Had a general drive around doing some shopping,
some points =
- If the WIFI is in range, i can tap into the app and see a live stream (down side, its probably only about 20 - 30 meters roughly)
- being on alot, I dont think i want to leave it plugged in on a really hot day (i am in Australia, you can cook an egg on the ground some days lol)
- I think it helps if you are fastidious... as in remembering to stop and start the recordings manually. It wont hurt to forget to stop the recording but might be bad if you forget to turn it on.
- high setting takes a 30sec clip when i get out of the car and close the door. close to every occasion. I would rather leave it on high as I would be disappointed to find a dent and no recording on a lower setting.
Bottom line is, if you an average user, just want a cam, dont want use phone apps for it and dont care about when its sitting in the local carpark or work... dont worry about hardwiring it.
If you do use the app alot (if not every time), have a nice car you are looking to protect (in a legal sense) then get a hardwire.
I have 2 set up, the wife just wants one for driving where the car is no pristine lambo, she doesnt want to turn it off and on and mirco manage it, just get in and drive.
I have mine hardwired as i have a nice car i want to protect... but given more time and the novelty (and car) fades some what, I'd be happy to swap back to the other cable knowing i dont have to manage it ALL the time.