Install a Dash Cam (Standard Instructions)

📦 G2 Dash Cam Installation Guide

🧰 Required Tools & Materials

• G2 Dash Cam unit with adhesive mount
• Philips Screw driver
• Alcohol wipe
• Lint-free cloth
• Cable clips
• Multimeter
• Access to fuse box
• Vehicle keys
• Access to https://cloud.firsteld.com/

✅ 1. Remove Existing Equipment (If Applicable)

If your vehicle has a previously installed dash cam:

• Carefully detach it from the windshield.
• Remove any residual adhesive or clips.
• Unplug and safely store or discard the old cables.

🔋 2. Activate Your Dash Cam

Before mounting:

1. Visit https://cloud.firsteld.com/.
2. Log in to your account.
3. Navigate to Devices in the left-hand menu.
4. Click the "Activate device" button in the top-right corner.
5. Enter the device serial number and assign it to a vehicle.

📍 3. Identify Mounting Location

For Optimal Visibility & Performance:

• Mount below the rearview mirror, centered on the windshield.
• Place the device within the wiper sweep zone.
• Avoid:
• • Blacked-out glass areas
  • Dot matrix or shaded sections
  • Areas that obstruct the driver’s view
• Leave enough clearance on both sides for screw driver access.

If using AI features:

• Follow AI Detection Best Practices and Dash Cam Position Recommendations provided by FirstELD for face and road detection accuracy.

🧼 4. Clean the Mounting Area

Windshield & Clip Surface Preparation:

1. Use the provided alcohol wipe to clean the windshield where you’ll mount the camera and route cables.
2. If more cleaning is needed, use a lint-free cloth with isopropyl alcohol (≥70%).
3. Let the area dry completely – no moisture, condensation, or alcohol residue should remain.
4. Use a clean, dry, lint-free cloth to ensure dryness.

⚠️ Install only when temperature is above 50°F (10°C).
If colder, use windshield defroster or a heat gun to warm the area.

📸 5. Mount the Dash Cam

1. Peel off the adhesive liner from the mount.
2. Position the camera and press firmly against the windshield.
3. Hold in place for at least 30 seconds to allow proper bonding.

🔌 6. Route the Power Cable

1. Run the cable across the top of the windshield toward the A-pillar.
2. Secure the cable using provided clips or tuck it under the trim or windshield seal.
3. Ensure the cable:
4. • Doesn’t hang loosely
   • Doesn’t interfere with airbags or sensors

⚡ 7. Connect the Power Wires

Locate the vehicle’s fuse box (usually in the footwell or under the dashboard).

Wire Connections (Use a multimeter to verify fuse voltages):

• Red Wire: This is for constant power (12V+). Connect it to a fuse that provides power at all times, even when the vehicle is turned off. This is usually referred to as a battery or always-on 12V source.
• Yellow Wire: This is the ACC (accessory/ignition) power wire. Connect it to a fuse that gets 12V only when the key is turned to the ACC or ON position. This allows the dash cam to detect when the vehicle is started.
• Black Wire: This is the ground wire. Connect it to a bare metal bolt or grounding point on the vehicle's chassis to complete the electrical circuit.
• Green Wire: This is the I/O data cable. Do not connect this wire unless you have a specific integration use case. It is not needed for standard dash cam installation.

Use fuse taps if available, and zip ties to secure wires safely.

🚘 8. Complete Installation & Power On

1. Double-check all connections.
2. Turn the vehicle ignition ON.
3. Confirm the dash cam powers up (LED indicators or screen).

🔍 9. Verify Installation Online

1. Go to https://cloud.firsteld.com
2. Navigate to Devices > Camera
3. Confirm:
4. • Device status = Healthy
   • Last communication = Recent
4. Go to Map > Select your vehicle
5. Click Refresh Snapshot to confirm:
6. • View is properly aligned
   • Nothing is obstructing the lens

✅ Done!

Your G2 Dash Cam is now fully installed and activated. It is ready to begin monitoring and recording driving events, AI detections, and footage to the cloud.

Video of how to install hardwired video camera: