Make sure your dashcam is not actually be installed in the wrong spot

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A surprising number of dashcam video quality issues… aren’t caused by the dashcam itself. They’re caused by its mounting location. Here are some common mistakes to avoid when installing a dashcam for the first time:

 

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1. Outside the windshield wiper area​

If your dashcam sits outside the wiper sweep zone, rain and dirt stay on the glass right in front of the lens. A clean sensor can’t fix a dirty windshield. There will be:

• blurry night footage
• smeared headlights
• harder plate capture in bad weather

2. Too close to the black dotted area​

Those little black dots near the top of the windshield can actually affect image clarity and focus if the lens partially sees through them.
Some of you also accidentally mount the adhesive onto the dotted section, which can weaken the hold over time in hot weather.

3. Blocking sensors or safety equipment​

A badly placed dashcam can sometimes interfere with visibility or sensor performance. Modern cars hide a lot behind the rearview mirror like rain sensors, lane assist cameras or emergency braking systems.

4. Rear camera placement matters too​

A lot of rear cams get mounted directly on defroster lines or too low on the rear glass at extreme angles. Which usually causes rear footage to be more glaring, with ashed-out headlights and poor night detail.
Even a high-quality dashcam still needs to be mounted in the right spot to ensure reliable protection!