FAQs

The VIOFO A329S offers several parking mode recording options designed to monitor a vehicle while it is parked. When connected using the HK6 hardwire kit, the dashcam receives constant battery power as well as ignition detection, allowing the camera to automatically switch from normal driving recording into parking mode when the vehicle is turned off.

WDR (Wide Dynamic Range) and HDR (High Dynamic Range) are image processing technologies used in dashcams to improve video clarity in scenes that contain both very bright and very dark areas, such as driving toward sunlight or through deep shadows. WDR works by digitally adjusting brightness levels within a single video frame to balance light and dark areas, helping reduce overexposed highlights and overly dark shadows. HDR, by contrast, captures multiple images at different exposure levels and combines them into a single frame to produce a more balanced and detailed result. Because HDR merges multiple exposures, it typically delivers better detail in challenging lighting conditions, such as night driving with bright headlights or high-contrast daytime scenes. For this reason, HDR is generally considered the more effective technology in modern dashcams, and many newer cameras use HDR processing supported by advanced image sensors to achieve clearer, more consistent footage.

Telematics in a dashcam refers to technology that combines video recording with vehicle data and remote connectivity to monitor how and where a vehicle is being used. In addition to capturing video footage, telematics-enabled dashcams can collect information such as GPS location, vehicle speed, driving behaviour, and event alerts, then transmit that data to a cloud platform or fleet management system. This allows business owners or fleet managers to remotely view vehicle activity, receive notifications of incidents such as harsh braking or collisions, and access recorded footage without needing physical access to the camera. Telematics is most commonly used in commercial fleets, delivery vehicles, and service vehicles where safety monitoring, driver accountability, and operational oversight are important.

Dashcams use a small internal power reserve to safely finish saving a recording if external power is suddenly lost

Dashcam Shape refers to the physical design of the dashcam body, which can influence how discreetly the camera fits on the windscreen and how well it suits different vehicle interiors.