Rideshare and taxi drivers face passenger disputes as often as road incidents, and a front-only camera misses everything that happens inside the cabin. This triple-channel dash cam records the road ahead and both sides of the cabin at once, with a built-in 360 radar sensor that keeps watching while the vehicle sits parked. The included hardwire kit powers all three channels around the clock, and a low-voltage cut-off shuts it down before the battery is too flat to start.
Key Features & Benefits
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Full cabin and road cover - Three channels record the front road and both sides of the cabin at once, so one unit covers the windscreen view and everything passengers do inside.
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Radar that watches while parked - A built-in 360 radar sensor wakes the camera when something moves close to the vehicle, with two sensitivity ranges (roughly 1 metre and 1.5 metres) for tight car parks or open driveways.
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Runs 24/7 off the fuse box - The included hardwire kit powers the camera straight from the fuse box, and you pick the cut-off voltage (11.8V, 12.0V or 12.2V) so parked recording does not flatten the battery.
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4K on the front channel - The front camera records 4K UHD in single-channel mode. With all three channels running it records 2K, still the sharpest footage in the triple-channel class.
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Clear cabin footage at night - Eight infrared LEDs light both cabin lenses, so faces stay visible in a dark vehicle without a glow that bothers passengers.
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Heat-safe power, no lithium battery - A super-capacitor replaces the lithium cell most cameras use, so the unit handles a closed car through an New Zealandn summer without the swelling that kills battery-based units.
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Wide 150 degree front lens - The F1.6 front lens covers 150 degrees, catching side-swipes and merging traffic that a narrower lens cuts off.
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Local live view and playback - A free smartphone app (iOS and Android) gives live view, setup and playback over a short-range link beside the vehicle. Footage stays on the microSD card with no monthly fees.
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Optional GPS track and speed stamp - An external GPS module stamps speed, coordinates and route onto the footage for incident reconstruction. The module is not included.
Real-World Scenarios
Rideshare and Taxi Liability
A fare disputes the route, or a passenger turns aggressive. The two cabin lenses cover both the driver and passenger sides, so the footage shows who said and did what. The front channel records the road and traffic lights at the same time, giving one continuous account of the trip.
Overnight Fleet Parking
Vehicles left in a depot or on the street overnight are exposed to break-ins and hit-and-runs. Hardwired to the fuse box, the camera keeps the radar active while parked and starts recording the moment something approaches. The voltage cut-off means a van that sits all weekend still starts on Monday.
Summer Heat on a Parked Dashboard
A cabin in the New Zealandn sun pushes well past 60 degrees, the heat that swells and kills lithium dash-cam batteries. This unit runs on a super-capacitor instead, so it survives the dashboard in February. In extreme heat, switch the radar to the lower sensitivity setting to avoid false triggers from heat shimmer.
How It Works
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Hardwire - Connect the included kit to a constant and a switched fuse, then set the cut-off voltage on the control box.
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Record - All three channels run while the engine is on. Parked, the 360 radar wakes the camera on movement and saves a short clip.
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Review - Pull the microSD card, or open the app over the short-range link to play back and export clips on the spot.
Technical Specifications
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Model: VIM-LUXXRD
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Channels: 3 (front road + dual cabin, rotatable side lenses)
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Front Resolution: 4K UHD (single-channel) / 2K (with all three channels recording)
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Cabin Resolution: 1080p per cabin lens (in 3-channel mode)
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Radar: Built-in 360 sensor, two sensitivity ranges (approx. 1m / 1.5m), 90s record / 10s standby
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Front Low-Light: WDR super night vision
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Cabin Night Vision: 8 infrared LEDs (4 per cabin lens), Auto / On / Off
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Front Lens: 150 degrees, F1.6 aperture
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Power: Hardwire kit included, low-voltage cut-off 11.8 / 12.0 / 12.2V, super-capacitor (no lithium battery)
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Input Voltage: 12V to 24V (cars and trucks)
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Storage: microSD 64GB to 256GB (not included); 256GB holds approx. 25-26 hours
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Video Format: MP4 (H.265)
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Audio: Built-in microphone and speaker (microphone can be muted)
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Recording Modes: Loop recording (1 / 2 / 3 min), G-sensor auto-lock, motion detection
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Overlays: Date, time, GPS coordinates, speed and number-plate watermark
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Display: 80mm diagonal IPS, 820 x 320
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Connector: USB Type-C power (needs 5V / 2.5A)
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GPS: Optional external module (not included), local recording only
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App: Free smartphone app (iOS and Android), short-range local link
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Operating Temperature: -20°C to +65°C
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Dimensions: 185 × 52 × 52mm
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Weight: 168g
Packaging Contents
- 1× VIM-LUXXRD triple-channel dash cam (with built-in 360 radar)
- 1× Hardwire kit with low-voltage cut-off control
- 1× Windscreen mount
- 1× Quick start guide
Not included: microSD card (64-256GB supported) and the optional external GPS module.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I hardwire a dash cam?
The included kit wires into two fuse-box circuits, an always-on fuse for parked recording and a switched fuse for ignition detection, plus an earth point. You set the cut-off voltage on the control box. Most operators have an auto electrician fit it in under an hour.
2. How long does dash cam footage last?
It depends on card size and how many channels record. A 256GB card holds roughly 25 to 26 hours of three-channel footage before loop recording writes over the oldest clips. Event files locked by the radar or G-sensor are kept separate and not overwritten.
3. Does parking mode drain the car battery?
No, provided the hardwire kit is set correctly. The low-voltage cut-off powers the camera down once the battery drops to your chosen threshold of 11.8, 12.0 or 12.2 volts, leaving enough charge to start the vehicle. Set it higher for an older battery.
4. Can I view the footage remotely from my phone?
You can live-view and play back on your phone over a short-range local link beside the vehicle, but not over WiFi or mobile data. There is no remote live view from another location and no cloud account, so footage stays on the card with no monthly fees.
5. Are dash cams legal to use in New Zealand?
Yes. Dash cams are legal to use in every New Zealandn state and territory. Recording audio inside the cabin is generally allowed in your own vehicle, though surveillance and listening-device laws vary by state, so check the rules that apply where you operate.
Legal Disclaimer
Legal to fit and use in vehicles you own or operate. In a commercial or rideshare setting, passenger notification and your state surveillance-device and privacy obligations apply. Audio and cabin recording consent rules vary by state. Confirm local requirements before deployment.
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