Dashcam activation
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Dashcam activation
Hello Gentlemen,
any idea how to activate the Dashcam? i dont see the icon of the dashcam inside the App folder, however i can see that inside my USB stick, Dashcam folder was created by the car and it empty
Can anyone pls tell me what to do?
BR
any idea how to activate the Dashcam? i dont see the icon of the dashcam inside the App folder, however i can see that inside my USB stick, Dashcam folder was created by the car and it empty
Can anyone pls tell me what to do?
BR
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If no dashcam app is included, it can be purchased from shop.mbusa.com. If your VIN is eligible, it'll be available for you to purchase. If your car doesn't have dashcam or AR navi from the factory, you likely don't have a camera inside the front mirror and cannot activate it in the Mercedes Me store.
You can check for this at the windshield. You should have one (standard) or two (included with drivers assist and AR navi) cameras that have a triangle cutout on the windshield. Under this, there is either a camera lens or black plastic cover in the mirror housing facing the windshield. Take a look, my car does not have the dashcam wired and instead a black cover:
If your car has the same button in the front of the mirror instead of a camera, you cannot activate the dashcam. Otherwise, you can purchase it from the Mercedes Me store after pairing the car to your account.
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The only reason I can think of then is that you haven't paid the Mercedes Me connect subscription. Even then, it should be included like it was in the sticker
I would suggest visiting the dealer. If it is equipped and Mercedes me is active, there is no reason dashcam app should be missing.
I would suggest visiting the dealer. If it is equipped and Mercedes me is active, there is no reason dashcam app should be missing.
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The only reason I can think of then is that you haven't paid the Mercedes Me connect subscription. Even then, it should be included like it was in the sticker
I would suggest visiting the dealer. If it is equipped and Mercedes me is active, there is no reason dashcam app should be missing.
I would suggest visiting the dealer. If it is equipped and Mercedes me is active, there is no reason dashcam app should be missing.
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Neither city or state law restricts dascham. If you go to Mercedes Dubai or AUE site, dashcam is available on more models than in US.
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Hi, I agreed with your comment then curiosity crept in! There are several countries where dashcam is disabled, but the UAE isn't one of them.
Neither city or state law restricts dascham. If you go to Mercedes Dubai or AUE site, dashcam is available on more models than in US.
Neither city or state law restricts dascham. If you go to Mercedes Dubai or AUE site, dashcam is available on more models than in US.
This gets strange if the service should be available in Dubai and the owner got the Mercedes Me activated and working but still no dashcam. Your imported car issue could still be the reason?
#14
Dash-cam from FITCAMX for C300 W206
I purchased a dash-cam from FITCAMX and installed it off Amazon.
you will connect to the rain sensor and it’s been working perfectly for me for more than 6 months now without any issues. The only down side to it is that you won’t still be able to access the videos from the car mbux multimedia but will be able to do that from the dashcam mobile app. I tried to upload the installation video but the file is too large
you will connect to the rain sensor and it’s been working perfectly for me for more than 6 months now without any issues. The only down side to it is that you won’t still be able to access the videos from the car mbux multimedia but will be able to do that from the dashcam mobile app. I tried to upload the installation video but the file is too large
Last edited by adept19; 12-24-2023 at 12:05 AM.
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you will connect to the rainsensor and it’s been working perfectly for me for more than 6 months now without any issues
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it works temporarily for few minutes without ignition like when you unlock the car and when you just turned off the ignition
And works fully as long as the engine is powered. You do not need subscription to download or watch the videos. They have their own phone app where you can connect to it through its inbuilt WiFi ONLY while in the car and you can stream live. Let me know if you have any other questions
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I purchased a dash-cam from FITCAMX and installed it off Amazon.
you will connect to the rain sensor and it’s been working perfectly for me for more than 6 months now without any issues. The only down side to it is that you won’t still be able to access the videos from the car mbux multimedia but will be able to do that from the dashcam mobile app. I tried to upload the installation video but the file is too large
you will connect to the rain sensor and it’s been working perfectly for me for more than 6 months now without any issues. The only down side to it is that you won’t still be able to access the videos from the car mbux multimedia but will be able to do that from the dashcam mobile app. I tried to upload the installation video but the file is too large
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What is the fitcamx model number for the w206?
From the pictures it looks like the 6329
https://fitcamx.com/collections/merc...41759929303212
From the pictures it looks like the 6329
https://fitcamx.com/collections/merc...41759929303212
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What is the fitcamx model number for the w206?
From the pictures it looks like the 6329
https://fitcamx.com/collections/merc...41759929303212
From the pictures it looks like the 6329
https://fitcamx.com/collections/merc...41759929303212
you can just order it from Amazon if you can. Here’s the link of the exact one I got.
Fitcamx 4K Dash Cam Suitable for...
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I’m in the uk. Even on Amazon uk you have to specify which style you need. Besides it’s cheaper to buy it direct.
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What is the fitcamx model number for the w206?
From the pictures it looks like the 6329
https://fitcamx.com/collections/merc...41759929303212
From the pictures it looks like the 6329
https://fitcamx.com/collections/merc...41759929303212
https://fitcamx.com/collections/merc...lass-2022-w206
The model needs to be chosen based on the provided picture 3 or 4 sensors from the factory.
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Murton (01-23-2024)
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Guys, can you please share your experience, so far with this FitcamX dashcam did you have any problems when connected via rain sensor? Why I am asking: I have exactly same-looking dashcam on my GLK, but not FitcamX, it is a chinese noname brand bought on AliExpress, looks exactly like FitcamX and supposedly produced on the same Chinese factory.
It has a problem: there is no seamless recording, it has interruptions and big periods of time are not recorded when they should be, and some of the video files are unreadable.
My assumptions about what causes this:
1. The power supply from rain sensor is unstable
2. The SD card is incompatible
3. My dashcam is a Chinese junk
Please share your experience if anybody had similar problems with FitcamX. I would very appreciate also if you share MicroSD card brand that you use with FitcamX. Thanks.
It has a problem: there is no seamless recording, it has interruptions and big periods of time are not recorded when they should be, and some of the video files are unreadable.
My assumptions about what causes this:
1. The power supply from rain sensor is unstable
2. The SD card is incompatible
3. My dashcam is a Chinese junk
Please share your experience if anybody had similar problems with FitcamX. I would very appreciate also if you share MicroSD card brand that you use with FitcamX. Thanks.
Last edited by Merciful; 06-30-2024 at 06:51 PM.