Yes, dash cams are the next big thing in-car tech feature. Cars come with many features some of which are common, and others unique to specific car manufacturers or brands. Amongst the many features in a car, a dash cam is always a plus to the overall efficiency and aesthetics of your car. Dash cams are cameras mounted on the dashboard or windscreen of your car. They are normally used to capture images and videos of objects in front and around your car. These images will be recorded onto an SD memory card mounted in the camera for later replay. Some other, are fitted with rear-facing lenses to record images of the inside of the car. Modern dash cams have been greatly improved and modified to give more functionality to the user and can be referred to as smart cams. Smart dash cams are considered the next big thing in-car tech because:
Remote Access Capabilities
Modern dash cams have been fitted with a built-in Long Term Evolution (LTE) capability that provides faster wireless broadband, enabling the cam to send the live view of what is happening in and around your car to your phone. When your car is moved or tampered with, an alert can be registered in your phone or handheld device.
4G Connectivity
Along with common Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections, modern smart cams have 4G LTE connectivity. This allows continuous online camera operation, capturing images independently of your phone or hotspot. This feature enables seamless image capture. These images can be reviewed later to identify your mistakes or capture criminals who might have caused damage to your car.
Crash Detection Sensors
Smart cams are now fitted with internal sensors that alert the car owner of imminent collisions. Furthermore, some can be programmed to your phone and will automatically go into an emergency protocol which sends an emergency message to your contacts or relevant authorities unless manually canceled by the user after a crash.
Drive Assistance Alert
Some modern smart cams can carefully analyze the events ahead, and equally, send a warning if you are too close to the car in front of you, or if your car is drifting out of its lane. Although it will not take any action directly, some technologies are embedded with counter actions such as an alarm or brake lock engagement such as those provided by Eyeride.
Smart-Clip Isolation
Normal dash cams do not provide an easy method for easy searching through the recorded clips or images for specific areas of interest. It can take a lot of time to find what you want. However, smart cams can provides easier ways of isolating and transferring important moments for quick access. This move will save time for the insurance body in case of finding evidence to identify the causes of accidents when processing claims.
Voice Control
New smart cams have started incorporating voice features in the form of proprietary voice technology unique to the camera. Some cams can become another node for controlling some in-car media and navigation systems.
Conclusion
It is appropriate to say that, with the advent of the various makes and uniquely designed smart cam technologies, dash cams will be the next big thing in-car tech features
