I've spent a couple days trying to figure out what the best options are for a continuous or motion detected parking cam, and I am stumped. A cam that will automatically switch on when I turn the car off would be the highest priority as I plan to use a separate cam during my commute. Ideally, I'd love to rig a 4- or 5-channel setup, doesn't have to be controlled by one DVR, but must be able to be hooked up to one power source (any recs for that would be appreciated as well as I don't want to ruin my 12v car battery). I'd also like to have wifi-access for live cam mode capabilities, but that wouldn't be a requirement, just ideal. Another feature I'm after is discreteness, I drive an intermediate-sized Ford, and I have been considering tinting the front side windows and windshield, so discreteness might not be needed if I go that route, but the ability to not be affected by the tint would be priority in that case. I do have a lower-grade tint on the back windows already.
Basically -
Capable of being discrete w/o tint and/or compatibility with tinted windows
Ability to establish 4 or 5-channel continuous or pre-buffered motion-detected recordings or a 2x2 chan setup that can be DIY'd to function off of a separate power source
Wifi for Live Streaming and quick view of any recent events - not mandatory
California-Heat Resistant
Will work off a separate power source
Can be connected to the fuse box to toggle on Parking Mode when the car is turned off - not mandatory, but ability to turn the camera on/off manually is
And again, I'll take any recommendations for an additional power source (solar power rechargeable would be nice, but open to other options). I am not good with car mechanics or taking apart electronics, so anything DIY that comes with a video would be appreciated.
Basically -
Capable of being discrete w/o tint and/or compatibility with tinted windows
Ability to establish 4 or 5-channel continuous or pre-buffered motion-detected recordings or a 2x2 chan setup that can be DIY'd to function off of a separate power source
Wifi for Live Streaming and quick view of any recent events - not mandatory
California-Heat Resistant
Will work off a separate power source
Can be connected to the fuse box to toggle on Parking Mode when the car is turned off - not mandatory, but ability to turn the camera on/off manually is
And again, I'll take any recommendations for an additional power source (solar power rechargeable would be nice, but open to other options). I am not good with car mechanics or taking apart electronics, so anything DIY that comes with a video would be appreciated.
