New Byte Tronik Hidden Dash Cam
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New Byte Tronik Hidden Dash Cam
Yep, you read it right, Byte Tronik has a new rearview mirror camera coming out soon for the 2nd and 3rd gen Minis. I had an opportunity to test one out and this thing is pretty cool.
The best part, it is powered by the OBD port so there are no wires to splice, fuses to tap, etc.. Simpley plug it in, run the cord and attach it to the mirror. It looks stock.
I ran mine up through the A-Pilar and tucked the cord into the headliner. There is an accompining app that controls the video recording, resolution, picture and video management, etc...
I did a full review here - https://myredmini.com/byte-tronik-re...mirror-camera/
The best part, it is powered by the OBD port so there are no wires to splice, fuses to tap, etc.. Simpley plug it in, run the cord and attach it to the mirror. It looks stock.
I ran mine up through the A-Pilar and tucked the cord into the headliner. There is an accompining app that controls the video recording, resolution, picture and video management, etc...
I did a full review here - https://myredmini.com/byte-tronik-re...mirror-camera/
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More detailed info can be found here: https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ml#post4379340
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We have one version (Version E)that uses the OBD2 Pass-through cable for power; this one is $10 more ($120 shipped). But you will lose the power-switch function since there's no dip-switch; so the camera will be switched on/off in accordance to your ignition.
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GPMini (04-01-2018)
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I had the same question. I sent a picture of my rear view mirror to Mike to make sure. The new one is virtually identical and should pose no problem with the auto wipers. Of course I haven't had mine installed yet. I'm giving my son in law a short break since he spent all day a couple weeks ago installing coil overs and catless DP for me. Might try today, but definitely by next weekend. I really want to try it at MOTD.
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Do you guys have a better users guide than the little piece of paper with vague suggestions in minuscule type that came with the camera. Installed easily and looks great. Seems to work fine, but is far from what I would call intuitive. Also, I can't seem to load the app onto my iPad by scanning the code on the "directions". Is there a trick to using the app on iPad?
EDIT: Disregard the iPad problem. I got that sorted out.
EDIT: Disregard the iPad problem. I got that sorted out.
Last edited by vetsvette; 04-25-2018 at 07:23 PM.
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Do you guys have a better users guide than the little piece of paper with vague suggestions in minuscule type that came with the camera. Installed easily and looks great. Seems to work fine, but is far from what I would call intuitive. Also, I can't seem to load the app onto my iPad by scanning the code on the "directions". Is there a trick to using the app on iPad?
EDIT: Disregard the iPad problem. I got that sorted out.
EDIT: Disregard the iPad problem. I got that sorted out.
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So I finally got around to installling the mirror cam, and have been playing with it and trying to figure out how it all works, since the instructions are cryptic at best. Had a couple of questions, and hopefully someone can answer them for me...
What is the "urgent" folder and the "emergency videos"? I had three videos pop up as "emergency videos", and downloaded one, which ended up in the "urgent" folder. No clue what I did to tag these videos as " emergency". Also, how do you delete the "emergency video"? I can select the regular videos and delete those, but am not able to select any of the "emergency" ones.
What is the "urgent" folder and the "emergency videos"? I had three videos pop up as "emergency videos", and downloaded one, which ended up in the "urgent" folder. No clue what I did to tag these videos as " emergency". Also, how do you delete the "emergency video"? I can select the regular videos and delete those, but am not able to select any of the "emergency" ones.