Instructions for Connecting to the ROAD CAM APP with a Dash Cam

  Preparation Before Connection

   Device and Accessory Check

- Ensure that the dash cam has a memory card installed (a Class 10 or higher high - speed card is recommended), and that the battery has sufficient power (or it is connected to the vehicle power supply).

- Prepare the WiFi name and default password of the dash cam (usually marked on the bottom of the device, in the packaging box, or in the instruction manual).

   Mobile Phone and APP Preparation

- The mobile phone needs to have WiFi and Bluetooth functions turned on (Bluetooth assistance may be required for pairing on some models), and the system version should be iOS 10.0 or above, or Android 6.0 or above.

- Download and install the official "ROAD CAM" APP: iOS users can search and download it on the App Store, and Android users can download it from the app market or the official website of the dash cam brand (avoid pirated software from third - party platforms).

- Open the mobile phone settings, enter the "ROAD CAM" APP permission management, and enable the "Location Information", "Storage", and "Camera" permissions (permission may be required on some models to search for the device).

  Specific Connection Steps

   Step 1: Activate the Dash Cam's WiFi

- Power on the dash cam. After the screen shows the normal recording interface, find the "WiFi button" on the device (the menu button on some models).

- Press and hold the WiFi button for 3 - 5 seconds until the screen shows "WiFi has been turned on" or a WiFi signal icon appears. On some models, a voice prompt "WiFi is ready" will be played simultaneously.

- If there is no independent WiFi button, you can operate in the dash cam menu: press the "Menu button" to enter the settings interface, select "Network Settings" → "WiFi Settings", turn on the WiFi function, and confirm the device's WiFi name (usually named "ROAD - CAM - XXXX" or the device model).

   Step 2: Connect the Mobile Phone to the Device's WiFi

- Open the mobile phone's "Settings" → "WiFi" list, and find the WiFi name corresponding to the dash cam in the available networks (such as "ROAD - CAM - 8A3B").

- Click on the WiFi name, enter the default password (an 8 - digit combination of numbers or letters, as shown on the device label), and click "Connect".

- Wait for 10 - 15 seconds. When the mobile phone status bar shows "Connected", the WiFi pairing is completed (some mobile phones may prompt "No Internet connection", which is normal and does not affect the APP connection).

   Step 3: Add and Bind the Device in the APP

- Open the ROAD CAM APP. For the first use, you need to complete registration and login (supports login with mobile phone number or third - party accounts). If not the first use, directly enter the home page.

- Click the "+" sign in the upper - right corner or the "Add Device" button on the APP home page, and select the device type "Dash Cam" (if there are specific sub - models, select the corresponding one).

- The APP will automatically search for the dash cam that has been connected to the WiFi. Click on the corresponding device name in the search results (the same as the WiFi name connected to the mobile phone).

- For some models, binding verification is required: enter the device verification code as prompted by the APP (refer to the device instruction manual), or confirm the binding request on the dash cam (press the "Confirm button" when a pop - up window appears on the screen).

- Wait for 3 - 5 seconds. When the APP shows "Binding successful", it will jump to the device control interface, and the connection is completed at this time.

   Step 4: Verify the Connection Status

- Check whether the APP control interface shows the "Connected" status, and whether you can preview the live video captured by the dash cam in real - time (a video delay of ≤1 second is normal).

- Try operating the APP functions: click the "Take a Photo" and "Record Video" buttons to check whether the dash cam responds synchronously; enter "File Management" to check whether you can read the video/photo files in the device.

- If the preview is normal and the functions are controllable, it means the connection is successful; if it shows "Connection failed" or there is no preview image, handle it according to the "Troubleshooting of Common Problems".

  Function Adaptation Instructions (Available After Connection)

   Real - time Monitoring

The APP displays the live video captured by the dash cam in real - time. It supports switching between the front and rear lenses (for dual - lens models) and zooming in on the screen to view details.

   Recording Control

You can remotely start and stop the recording, start the emergency recording (lock the key video to prevent it from being overwritten), and set the loop recording duration (optional 1/3/5 minutes).

   File Management

View, download, and delete the video/photo files in the device. You can also share them to social platforms with one click or save them to the mobile phone album.

   Device Settings

Adjust parameters such as resolution (e.g., 1080P/4K), frame rate, WiFi password, and parking monitoring mode in the APP without operating the dash cam body.

  Troubleshooting of Common Connection Problems

   The APP Can't Find the Device

- Check whether the mobile phone has been connected to the device's WiFi. If not, re - operate according to Step 2.

- Restart the dash cam and the mobile phone, and turn off other WiFi/Bluetooth devices on the mobile phone (to avoid signal interference).

- Confirm that the APP is the latest version: enter the mobile app store and check if "ROAD CAM" needs to be updated. An old version may have compatibility issues.

   The WiFi Is Connected Successfully, but the APP Binding Fails

- Check if the WiFi password is correct. If you forget the password, you can reset the network in the dash cam menu ("Network Settings" → "Restore Default WiFi").

- Clear the APP cache: in the mobile phone "Settings" → "App Management" → "ROAD CAM" → "Clear Cache", and then restart the APP and try again.

- Check the device firmware version: view the firmware version in the dash cam menu. If it is too old, download the firmware upgrade package from the official website to update the device.

   Frequent Disconnection or Laggy Preview After Connection

- Ensure that the distance between the mobile phone and the dash cam is ≤10 meters, and there are no obstacles such as walls or metals blocking the WiFi signal.

- Turn off the mobile phone's "Battery - saving Mode" and "Data Saving Mode". The energy - saving mode of some mobile phones may limit the APP's network connection.

- Replace the memory card: if the speed of the memory card is insufficient (lower than Class 10), it will cause high operational pressure on the device and affect the connection stability.

   The APP Prompts "Insufficient Permissions"

- Re - enable the APP permissions: in the mobile phone "Settings" → "App Management" → "ROAD CAM" → "Permissions", check all the necessary permissions (location, storage, camera).

- iOS users need to additionally allow the APP to access the local network in "Settings" → "Privacy and Security".

  General Precautions

- After starting the vehicle each time, if the mobile phone and the dash cam's WiFi are not automatically connected, you can click "Reconnect" in the APP, or manually connect to the device's WiFi.

- Avoid frequently operating the APP connection while driving. It is recommended to complete the connection and settings after parking to ensure driving safety.

- Regularly upgrade the APP and the device firmware (which can be operated on the official website or in the "Settings - Firmware Upgrade" in the APP) to fix known connection bugs.

- If the connection fails multiple times and the troubleshooting is ineffective, contact the after - sales service of the dash cam brand (provide the device model, APP version, and problem description).