Toyota OEM Dash Cam worth it?

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Does the OEM camera have a wire harness with a Toyota PN?

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[Timmybung]

Does the OEM camera have a wire harness with a Toyota PN?

The OEM camera plugs directly into a factory connector above the controls by the rearview mirror. There's no separate wiring harness.

 

[ggrant20]

Personally have the OEM camera because it was the one olive branch I gave the dealer when negotiating new, and I knew I wanted some sort of dashcam so figured I'd give it a shot. It does the job, I do like it's placement and design and I honestly never notice or think about it.

That being said, if it were not installed to begin with I would have researched elsewhere for an aftermarket set and just done the install in a similar placement. Not being able to connect a rear camera is a big con for me and I feel like retrieving the footage could be more seamless (granted I have no other experience to compare to but in today's world the app feels clunky to me).

All that to say it's currently not worth me removing it for a new set. I might swap it out in the future so I can add more cameras as a system, but it's staying put for now.

 

[sbacelis]

My 2 cents:

My 4Runner came with it installed at the port. Does it do what a dash camera should - yes. Are there better options - absolutely.

What I dislike about the oem camera is it has to be connected to WiFi in order to retrieve/view any video on your phone. I know all aftermarket cams also require this but I’ve had issues connecting to the oem camera reliably. I have not needed it *knock on wood* but the videos I have looked at seem to be very clear.

Other issue is I can not have brow tinting with the oem camera due to the space between the camera and rear view mirror housing. But admittedly this is more of a cosmetic thing not necessarily a deal breaker.

I do want a bumper cam mainly for when I’m on trails etc. (live viewing) and may go the Wolfbox route, I have just been lazy and not pulled the trigger. One issue I see with other cams for a rear view is tinting on the rear window (I have limo tint all around) - but this can be avoided with mounting it on the exterior (possible issue running wires inside). Again, I’ve been too lazy to actually order it and install but I plan to.

 

[Tahoe4run]

I have the Fit Cam X (bought on Black Friday for 25% off) and I don’t Even notice it’s there. Install can be a bit tricky, but happy with the look/4k video quality.

 

[DaMike13]

I have the Fit Cam X (bought on Black Friday for 25% off) and I don’t Even notice it’s there. Install can be a bit tricky, but happy with the look/4k video quality.

I'm thinking of getting this one. But some people have said the quality is not the greatest.

 

[Dphotos]

Hi, Is it worth it to purchase the Toyota Dash Cam for a new TRD Pro. Currently I have the aftermarket WolfPro for my 2014. It is a great camera and system but I don't want to be messing too much with the new TRD Pro.

I am selling my Toyota Dash cam. I just put in a new Viofo system. The Toyota one that came with my new car will just plug in the housing by the rear view mirror. Plug and play. Go to Home Depot or Amazon and buy black or clear 3M VHB tape. That is what Toyota uses. I took off the tape from my front window and the dash cam bracket. Set it up with the Toyota Dash Cam app and watch this video

 

[kingb0o_13]

I am selling my Toyota Dash cam. I just put in a new Viofo system. The Toyota one that came with my new car will just plug in the housing by the rear view mirror. Plug and play. Go to Home Depot or Amazon and buy black or clear 3M VHB tape. That is what Toyota uses. I took off the tape from my front window and the dash cam bracket. Set it up with the Toyota Dash Cam app and watch this video

Interested in buying your dash cam, how much and would you ship to 22302?

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