@@LudicrousFeed Thanks a lot for the video, I saw the rain sensor for wiper next to it which is missing in ATTO 3, could you please make a video of getting that part installing it and making it work. Appreciate a lot for your work.
Thank you, this video was extremely useful and made the task quite straight forward. A few tips after doing this on the 2024/03 model: 1) When undoing the case clips only insert the pry tool about 1 mm and it will only require gentle force to open each of the 3 passenger side clips. (If you go in too far you will be prying against the main body that is glued to the windscreen, not just the case). After undoing the passenger side clips you should be able to slide the case over slightly to undo the drivers side (without the need for further prying). 2) There is a small plastic plug in the mounting hole for the camera (2024/03 model) - push it out from the inside toward the windscreen. 3) There is no need to fully remove the case, you can work in the small space if you use this video to guide what you are looking for - find the cable and unwrap the piece of tape that holds it in the folded back position. (This step is a little fiddly in the tight space, but looks easier than disassembling and reassembling the case.) 4) When inserting the camera orientate it with the protruding tab in the top-left - it will slide easily into place if you provide some gentle upward pressure against the upper locking tab in the housing. (The blue plug at the end of the cable then slides easily into the back of the camera with the large socket at the top and the pair of smaller female sockets at the bottom). 5) Clip the case back on starting with the clips furthest from the windscreen and then work forwards (doing the driver- and passenger-side clips together in pairs).
Just read this, after installing it today. Didn't notice rubber plug until later, which slowed me down - push it from inside to out, as inside part smaller. Can easily cut plastic and tape with scissors.
Thanks for the video. When I installed mine I accidentally bumped the rear vision mirror making it fall off (it is designed to come off easily in the case of an accident). After unplugging the connector for the mirror dimming function the mirror and black cover could be removed completely. This made access to the video/power cable and installation of the camera a lot easier. The mirror is held in place by 3 claws that grip onto a 6 sided nut that has 3 short sides and 3 longer sides. When the mirror is installed the claws grip onto the 3 shorter sides (these sides are further away from the centre of the nut than the 3 longer sides). To reinstall the mirror place it so the claws are around the longer sides (60 degrees from the final position) then turn to bring it into the final position.
at approx 4mins into your video it shows the aperture in the casing where the lens of the camera will go thru so as to have a full view of what's ahead. In my case, that aperture appears to be fully blocked by a rubber grommet which impedes the lens of the camera to pass thru. I don't know if I should rip it off as I don't want to damage any part of the car. Any suggestions.
Hi Tom - did the same job on the Dolphin a couple of weeks back. The camera off of Alibaba has a really nice quality picture and as you showed is pretty easy to install. Just one strange thing when I went to BYD in Perth for a Seal test drive I mentioned I had installed the dash cam in the Dolphin and the sales person stated I should not have done this myself as it can invalidate the warranty on the car. He said that doing this incorrectly can send the speed reading camera in the same housing out of calibration. When I showed him that you can do a recalibration via the secret admin menu on BYDs he sort of reluctantly agreed that it should be ok - we even joked about the fact that the recalibration software has a Chinese language label and I jokingly said I spoke Chinese fluently (which I don’t) Once I showed him how to do the recalibration he just sort of shrugged and reminded me again that I should have got BYD to fit it for me !
I didn’t see any issues with the existing traffic sign camera even without the recalibration - and thank you as always for doing these excellent videos 👍
Under Australian law you can't invalidate your warranty adding things to a car. The only exception is if something went wrong directly attributable to your installation/modification.eg, if you break the plastic housing or accidentally disconnect the windscreen heater that's on you.
Only thing I would suggest to do is to plug the dashcam in before installation into the housing to make sure the camera isn't faulty. Would be a lot of hardship to get it out of it was dead on arrival.
The most awkward part of the install for me, was having to drive to the store to pick-up a micro SD card. Very easy install. Needed a long nose pliers to push in the tabs on the camera hole blank.
@@LudicrousFeed Video was very informative. Total job took 40 minutes, 15 of those was thinking about it and looking for a scissors to open the SD packet. Realistically it’s a 30 minute job, that includes 5 minutes for standing back and admiring the work. I’ve passed the website onto Co-workers who own Seals. Fed back my experience to them. One or two of them will probably get me to install their cameras if they get them.
Thanks for the video, got it installed without much drama. One more tip, make sure you have the car/air conditioning switched on while you are installing it from passenger seat. If you don't, it will set off an alarm thinking a child/pet is in the car.
A question, 256gb is a waste of memory?? (Since it indicayes máximum 128) Or if you use a 256gb the car takes advantage of tue 100% of the 256gb storage?? Thanks!
A great instructional video Tom. Here in Thailand is the same situation as AUS, only the Atto 3 came with dash cam attached, owners of Dolphin and Seal can buy the camera online and complete the installation as you have done. I believe in the uk that the Atto 3 did not come with dash cam or even the cable attached, but both cable and camera are available online and some clever souls managed to source the parts and complete the installation including cable.
Thanks! Yes I did see on AliE that some sellers were also supplying the cables etc. I still find it strange that inclusions differ from market to market. Would be good to have an official explanation from BYD
They all do it and it seems BYD as well. Our cars in Australia literally always appear to be missing features as found in the oversea market. Example: Our KIA EV6 GT-Line is missing the rear seat heating as it is installed in all the oversea models. I hope they won't strip features out of the Shark when it arrives.
Can't beat the flush installation of the BYD camera. I was close to getting aftermarket but hard pass due to the beautiful fit of standard issue camera. Quality is plenty good for purpose too very happy.
Hello, thanks for the video! My camera and cable just arrived after installation the app pop up but the picture from the camera isn't good just a white lines no picture at all. I try 2 different camera but the same result. any idea? ruclips.net/user/shortsKWHGzZvRbc4?si=D9tk7zeO7aS0p5ft
EXCELLENT video! Easy to follow and well described! Please ask your wife to hold the camera more often when needed - it makes everything even better👍 Thank you for a job well done🤗
@@LudicrousFeed you are welcome!! Regarding the 256gb storage, did you take advantage of the full GB available in your micro SD card ??? Or It is better to get a 128gb ? Thanks !
@@Andrew-Night Tbh I haven’t reviewed the card in a while but I think the 128Gb is probably enough … there’s definitely enough capacity to review any footage in time before it starts to rewrite itself
Great video thanks, can anyone confirm this still works with the latest update to software. I installed the camera on the weekend and its not detected. Thanks in advance.
This dashcam works ok for me up to the time of this post (Aug 2024) to V1.2.1 2403 - Maybe try rebooting the car? ie. hold onto the power button (volume control) for up to 10 seconds
I am surprised BYD dealerships dont offer to install this OEM camerah on purchase. My dealership was going to charge me $1600.00 to install an aftermarket system, and did not even mention this in there sale... A bit dissapointing.
Thanks for this video Tom. I’ll try to install the dash cam in my Seal next weekend. I already ordered the pry tool from Amazon. Slightly not related question, how and where did you put the linkt e-tag in your seal? Is it ok to put it inside the box along with the dash cam? Not sure if there is enough space and if it will work properly. TIA! Cheers!
Pleasure! Check out this video and you'll see where I placed my tolling device: ruclips.net/video/gBMin5wYB1s/видео.htmlsi=t07gN91ap3beREqt&t=167 It's been working for me 👍
@@LudicrousFeed 😮 ohh… I did not notice it, my apologies. 🙇 thanks again for the assistance, I greatly appreciate it. You’re is channel is my go to when it comes to EVs and BYD Seal. 😁 I also used your code when I purchased the dash cam in Top Byd store. Cheers mate! ☺️
Excellent guide. The image quality of the dash cam seems on par with my old blackvue dash cam. Is this camera able to capture license plate of a moving car, especially at night? My blackvue was useless at that, but newer dash cams from companies like viofo, 70mai and vantrue can do it. Also, does it have parking mode? Thanks
how clear is the camera when recording during driving. can it read plates? thinking of incase you are hit, can it see and easily record the plate, or is it unclear? Also, is there factory rear camera ?
According to TopBYD’s description, yes it works for the Tang also: www.topbyd.com/products/byd-atto-3-vehicle-mounted-dash-cam | Code: BYDTOM for 5% off site wide
Fabulous video. I used your link and got the OEM dashcam. Then followed the instructions......until. getting the last mirror surround piece in. I just couldn't get it in with the main section loose. I ended up securing the main section then brute forcing the final smaller section in. Luckily it worked without any noticeable clips broken off. I don't ever want to take it apart again to find out 😅
Good work with this mate, will get one if I end up with a Seal. Im still torn between Tesla LR, Performance and the Seal Performance. Acceleration is nicely in the middle and more than you would ever need. Stereo I prefer in the Seal, and I appreciate the levers and stalks etc. I just love the seats in the performance but dont know if they are worth the 16k and higher insurance premiums? Whats your take.
@@LudicrousFeed Thanks for sharing the video, great content and very informative. Mate, have to say, I just love the detail and care you take to deliver it well. Rapid fire of my findings for anyone on the hunt for an EV journey: - I found the Tesla LR was a bit course on freeways I tried, but the Model 3 Performance was great. Seal though had the best NVH and most comfortable ride for me. - Seal cabin is just better, heads up display, extra screen where it should be, I have no doubt Tesla will fold and include at least a HUD next year. - Tesla's steering wheel, feels like it will last longer. I dont like its design, but the Seal's one is so plush, Im curious to see durability. - Don't know why Seal doesnt have dashcam included? Poor effort (but this video helps with that) - I really think the Seal infotainment is more than enough and does a great job overall. - I tested the performance (Seal) in both dry and wet (different days).. I could not believe the pace the seal could build in the wet.. any ICE car I have owned that could crack 4s to a 100kmh, would be spinning like crazy, even the WRX's I have had. Incredible for a 2.2t car. - The brakes! The Seal performance had the best brakes of the 3 - and if you see the pull up times, the car pulls up shorter despite being 349kgs heavier.. which is just a great accomplishment. I really think the comment at the end of your video sums it up perfectly... my take is that Seal is trying to give you the best drivers car for the money, where the Tesla is focused on using software to transport you. The "dream" of proper hands free driving just isn't there yet.. and I don't see it coming for some time and probably not on these models, so for this reason, and for this generation, Seal is the winner for me. If however you are looking at brute force with the best seats and don't care about too much else (this would be
Watched this video last night as a guide and got into the car this morning to have a go. Went flawlessly and was installed along with my Toll tag in about 30 minutes. One point I want to add is that I saw you had trouble getting the plastic cover over the silver heat sinked module on the driver's side of the mirror. If you just tilt the mirror towards the passenger side it will give alot of room and the cover will come off and go back on with no issues. Thanks for the video
Another great video I wonder why it's not standard since its so easy to install, on another not test drove the atto3 today and plan on ordering one next week yay
I followed the video to install the dash cam, instructions are very easy to follow. And I’m happy with the results. I didn’t remove the whole casing as I couldn’t unclip the smaller piece and was too afraid of breaking it. There was also a round cap which seals the camera hole that I didn’t see, because I didn’t the whole housing I guess. Ended up wasting a bit of time trying to push the camera in. Otherwise all good and straightforward enough.
@@LudicrousFeed the South American version doesn't come with the cable like yours! I had to go all around the car with an extra cable. But it works! Love my dashcam thanks
Just saw the video.... 😅😅😅Take off the black cover from the mirror.. It is just for protection.... Took mine today...2 months after I got the car!!! 😅😅😅😅😅😅
what toolkit are you using? i got a set off Amazon, but they’re a bit thicker than i was expecting. hoping for thinner ones (better quality plastic required i’m guessing). cheers
I’ve got a whole bunch of pry tools from all the Tesla accessories I’ve installed in the past 😁 Yes the pry tool has to be fairly firm plastic in order to pry the housing off
Hi. Thanks for the channel’s informative content. The AliExpress product is no longer available, I don’t see any other availability. Any idea from anyone in the channel or the conversation ?
thank for the upload video with details. I didnt know they didnt come with the dash cam. I mean.. you purchased the car that comes with the spec then it should be in the package. Why did they take off the dash cam though? bloody hell... i hate that they take out something out of the car. Same thing when i first purchased brand new toyota camry back then and there are some rear light bulb is not fitted or included. really... i mean REALLY!.
I'm so confused about all the variants, at least in my manual there is no SD card slot, at least in the menu it shows sd card & usb storage, will check tomorrow on my car. Thanks for the video, looks doable without break too much. Did you manage to find the otg usb port on the Seal yet?
Hi Tom thanks for your dedication to the EVs Do you know if BYD is planning on do the security filming while the car is park like Teslas Do? Many thanks
I don’t have that info I’m afraid but it would surely just be a software implementation given there are at least 4 outward looking cameras … sadly the side cameras don’t look high enough to see the perp’s face
A great instructional video Tom! Approximately how much does it cost, and is it available from the BYD store in Sydney, or do you have to purchase online?
I think that not being able to record sound is a big downgrade. Would be useful to recird interactions with other people such as the police and road ragers for legal purposes.
That’s where a third party dash cam with sound recording may be preferential for some For reference, Tesla Dashcam / Sentry doesn’t allow sound recording either
Tom, is there any description in the system info area so we can see what CPU is used in the in the android in car entertainment and also does it report the RAM amount.
Hi can you please tell me where to plug the cam cable in the BYD HAN cause I didn't find the unit and the cable wasn't provided? Thanks a lot for your help.
hey tom great review. just randomly curious, i assume you're Chinese since you have some Chinese deco on your door haha. Just wondering if you're Singaporean/malaysian or mainland?
ExFAT is not the same as FAT32, its a better version. FAT32 is not good on filesystems bigger than 32GB (and Windows wont even let you use it if the disk is bigger than that)
Thanks for a very informative videoTom, with the installation of the dash cam. Do you need the plastic trim tool to remove that small piece of trim, or can you just use your fingers to remove it?
Pleasure. I used my fingers to gently pry both sides apart - warning: do not rush this step as there is a risk the plastic clips could break given its brittleness
It seems bizaare to me that BYD will not explain officially why they don't include the dashcam in the Seal where they do in the Atto 3. Not sure if true but what I heard was that it was from EU privacy regulations. Which makes little sense to me, as we are in Australia not the EU, and it would be in a different production line, i.e. RHD vs LHD.
Nice detailed tutorial Tom. Sadly, it looks like I won't be purchasing a Seal as the steep access to my driveway from the public road means that clearance from the underside of the front bumper is reduced to approx. 2 centimetres in an unladen Seal. I imagine fixing the issue would be a costly exercise, and simply not worth spending possibly a few thousand dollars having some bitumen removed and the angle leading to my cement driveway reduced. I drove a Performance Seal yesterday and did various careful checks of how the Seal traversed my driveway, being cautious not to in anyway damage the dealer demo vehicle. It would just be a very short time before I would scrape the black bottom part of the Seals bumper. I was absolutely blown away by the Performance Seal. Incredible amount of power and noticeably quieter than our Atto 3. Too be expected of course. Interesting I noticed that the screen brightness was at 100%, and not overly bright, but adequate. On our Atto 3 I have the screen brightness at I think 15 or 20%, so plenty adjustment in reserve for if and when the LED backlight of the screen loses a bit of brightness. I guess I'll have another look at the Tesla M3 - including the Long Range AWD version. My conclusion is that the Seal is better value for money (at least in Australia) but the M3 has a bit more clearance under the front bumper.
Shame about the low clearance! Same at my place because have a sloping driveway also. I’ve got rubberised speed bumps but am still trying to work out the ideal placement to prevent the scrapes - luckily it’s just on the plastic part of the hull
The rubber sticking out before the wheels on the underside of the car is just there for aero purposes. i wouldn't worry about it getting scratched. pretty sure you can take that off.
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This is excellent! We have the Atto 3 (which came with camera), but keep your awesome videos coming. Need more quality vids about the BYD cars in OZ
Will do 🙏👍
@@LudicrousFeed Thanks a lot for the video, I saw the rain sensor for wiper next to it which is missing in ATTO 3, could you please make a video of getting that part installing it and making it work. Appreciate a lot for your work.
Thank you, this video was extremely useful and made the task quite straight forward. A few tips after doing this on the 2024/03 model:
1) When undoing the case clips only insert the pry tool about 1 mm and it will only require gentle force to open each of the 3 passenger side clips. (If you go in too far you will be prying against the main body that is glued to the windscreen, not just the case). After undoing the passenger side clips you should be able to slide the case over slightly to undo the drivers side (without the need for further prying).
2) There is a small plastic plug in the mounting hole for the camera (2024/03 model) - push it out from the inside toward the windscreen.
3) There is no need to fully remove the case, you can work in the small space if you use this video to guide what you are looking for - find the cable and unwrap the piece of tape that holds it in the folded back position. (This step is a little fiddly in the tight space, but looks easier than disassembling and reassembling the case.)
4) When inserting the camera orientate it with the protruding tab in the top-left - it will slide easily into place if you provide some gentle upward pressure against the upper locking tab in the housing. (The blue plug at the end of the cable then slides easily into the back of the camera with the large socket at the top and the pair of smaller female sockets at the bottom).
5) Clip the case back on starting with the clips furthest from the windscreen and then work forwards (doing the driver- and passenger-side clips together in pairs).
Nice! Thanks for the pro tips 👍
Just read this, after installing it today. Didn't notice rubber plug until later, which slowed me down - push it from inside to out, as inside part smaller. Can easily cut plastic and tape with scissors.
Thanks for the video. When I installed mine I accidentally bumped the rear vision mirror making it fall off (it is designed to come off easily in the case of an accident). After unplugging the connector for the mirror dimming function the mirror and black cover could be removed completely. This made access to the video/power cable and installation of the camera a lot easier. The mirror is held in place by 3 claws that grip onto a 6 sided nut that has 3 short sides and 3 longer sides. When the mirror is installed the claws grip onto the 3 shorter sides (these sides are further away from the centre of the nut than the 3 longer sides). To reinstall the mirror place it so the claws are around the longer sides (60 degrees from the final position) then turn to bring it into the final position.
Thanks for sharing! How serendipitous to enable better access 😃
at approx 4mins into your video it shows the aperture in the casing where the lens of the camera will go thru so as to have a full view of what's ahead. In my case, that aperture appears to be fully blocked by a rubber grommet which impedes the lens of the camera to pass thru. I don't know if I should rip it off as I don't want to damage any part of the car. Any suggestions.
Yes apparently the newer builds have this grommet which can be pushed through apparently (according to other comments)
Hi Tom - did the same job on the Dolphin a couple of weeks back. The camera off of Alibaba has a really nice quality picture and as you showed is pretty easy to install.
Just one strange thing when I went to BYD in Perth for a Seal test drive I mentioned I had installed the dash cam in the Dolphin and the sales person stated I should not have done this myself as it can invalidate the warranty on the car.
He said that doing this incorrectly can send the speed reading camera in the same housing out of calibration. When I showed him that you can do a recalibration via the secret admin menu on BYDs he sort of reluctantly agreed that it should be ok - we even joked about the fact that the recalibration software has a Chinese language label and I jokingly said I spoke Chinese fluently (which I don’t)
Once I showed him how to do the recalibration he just sort of shrugged and reminded me again that I should have got BYD to fit it for me !
Hmm thanks for sharing this experience … I’ll monitor the other camera’s traffic sign capability in coming days to see if it’s had any effects 🤔
I didn’t see any issues with the existing traffic sign camera even without the recalibration - and thank you as always for doing these excellent videos 👍
Under Australian law you can't invalidate your warranty adding things to a car. The only exception is if something went wrong directly attributable to your installation/modification.eg, if you break the plastic housing or accidentally disconnect the windscreen heater that's on you.
Only thing I would suggest to do is to plug the dashcam in before installation into the housing to make sure the camera isn't faulty. Would be a lot of hardship to get it out of it was dead on arrival.
Yes great suggestion 👍
@@LudicrousFeed I've learned the hard way from building computers 😂
The most awkward part of the install for me, was having to drive to the store to pick-up a micro SD card. Very easy install. Needed a long nose pliers to push in the tabs on the camera hole blank.
Great to hear 🙏
@@LudicrousFeed Video was very informative. Total job took 40 minutes, 15 of those was thinking about it and looking for a scissors to open the SD packet. Realistically it’s a 30 minute job, that includes 5 minutes for standing back and admiring the work. I’ve passed the website onto Co-workers who own Seals. Fed back my experience to them. One or two of them will probably get me to install their cameras if they get them.
Thanks for the video, got it installed without much drama. One more tip, make sure you have the car/air conditioning switched on while you are installing it from passenger seat. If you don't, it will set off an alarm thinking a child/pet is in the car.
Ah yes good tip. Or leave the door open
A question, 256gb is a waste of memory?? (Since it indicayes máximum 128) Or if you use a 256gb the car takes advantage of tue 100% of the 256gb storage?? Thanks!
Seems to be utilising it …
A great instructional video Tom.
Here in Thailand is the same situation as AUS, only the Atto 3 came with dash cam attached, owners of Dolphin and Seal can buy the camera online and complete the installation as you have done.
I believe in the uk that the Atto 3 did not come with dash cam or even the cable attached, but both cable and camera are available online and some clever souls managed to source the parts and complete the installation including cable.
Thanks! Yes I did see on AliE that some sellers were also supplying the cables etc. I still find it strange that inclusions differ from market to market. Would be good to have an official explanation from BYD
I am SO doing this when my Seal arrives. Thanks Tom!
Pleasure 🙏
Has anyone successfully installed the BYD dash camera on a UK spec Dolphin? Was the wiring there?
Good question
Thanks Tom. This video was very helpful step by step, worked a treat took me about 20mins, didn't have to take the cover right off which was good.
Fantastic! Glad you found it helpful
could you do one for your european atto3 drivers who do not get supplied with the dash cam please?
If the opportunity arises …
They all do it and it seems BYD as well. Our cars in Australia literally always appear to be missing features as found in the oversea market.
Example: Our KIA EV6 GT-Line is missing the rear seat heating as it is installed in all the oversea models.
I hope they won't strip features out of the Shark when it arrives.
The unspoken reason is to do with security/espionage, the usual
@@LudicrousFeed LOL...yeah, I can see that. Amazing how Tesla and all the other brands appear to be 100% trusted.
Can't beat the flush installation of the BYD camera. I was close to getting aftermarket but hard pass due to the beautiful fit of standard issue camera. Quality is plenty good for purpose too very happy.
Agreed, put the thing back in the hole that it was designed for 👍
Hello, thanks for the video! My camera and cable just arrived after installation the app pop up but the picture from the camera isn't good just a white lines no picture at all. I try 2 different camera but the same result. any idea?
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Have you tried rebooting the car? Hold down scroll wheel next to gear stick for a few seconds until the multi infotainment screen restarts
@@LudicrousFeed yes i do, but nothing changed.
"finger maneuvering that is hard to show on camera..."
Not safe for work
Did it today on my new Aussie Sea Lion 6. Worked fine. See Strawmanns comments though for an update.
Great to hear it works for the Sea Lion 6 👏
In mine, there is no wiring for it, purchased it for no use unfortunately
I believe you can buy wiring for it too
@@LudicrousFeed i have the wire, purchased them both, but have no idea on how to install it in this case
any confirmation does this work for the Hong Kong Seal
Great ! thank you , you've helped
Pleasure 🙏
How to remove the camera lens cover ?
Can you try just pushing it through?
Does installing this dashcam void BYD warranty?
Good question but no
@LudicrousFeed Thank You, your videos are very informative and helpful 👍
EXCELLENT video! Easy to follow and well described! Please ask your wife to hold the camera more often when needed - it makes everything even better👍 Thank you for a job well done🤗
Pleasure 🙏
Glad you found it useful
Useless dashcam... Does not have parking mode and no remote access. Better to spend the extra money to get a Blackvue Lte dashcam
@@Zedikai7 yes if you need the other features then by all means spend the money
Yes you can record remotely, using the BYD app by turning on the Air conditioning.
@@Andrew-Night Wow great tip!!
@@LudicrousFeed you are welcome!! Regarding the 256gb storage, did you take advantage of the full GB available in your micro SD card ??? Or It is better to get a 128gb ? Thanks !
@@Andrew-Night Tbh I haven’t reviewed the card in a while but I think the 128Gb is probably enough … there’s definitely enough capacity to review any footage in time before it starts to rewrite itself
Great video thanks, can anyone confirm this still works with the latest update to software. I installed the camera on the weekend and its not detected. Thanks in advance.
This dashcam works ok for me up to the time of this post (Aug 2024) to V1.2.1 2403
- Maybe try rebooting the car? ie. hold onto the power button (volume control) for up to 10 seconds
@@LudicrousFeed Thanks I have rebooted the car , just no detection of the camera.
Camera hardware issue? Might be worth asking the seller …
@@LudicrousFeed I think so 👍
Does anyone know how to unclip cable from camera?
I am surprised BYD dealerships dont offer to install this OEM camerah on purchase. My dealership was going to charge me $1600.00 to install an aftermarket system, and did not even mention this in there sale... A bit dissapointing.
I think the reason is to do with security concerns given it's a Chinese brand (a viewer has told me that's what a BYD staff member told them) 🤷♂️
Thanks for this video Tom. I’ll try to install the dash cam in my Seal next weekend. I already ordered the pry tool from Amazon.
Slightly not related question, how and where did you put the linkt e-tag in your seal? Is it ok to put it inside the box along with the dash cam? Not sure if there is enough space and if it will work properly. TIA! Cheers!
Pleasure! Check out this video and you'll see where I placed my tolling device: ruclips.net/video/gBMin5wYB1s/видео.htmlsi=t07gN91ap3beREqt&t=167
It's been working for me 👍
@@LudicrousFeed alright, thank you. 😊
Hi Tom, I can’t seem to find it in the linked video. 😅 it was all about accessories from top byd. Maybe it’s in another video. 🤔
Have a look at the 2 min 47s mark of that video: you'll see it just to the top and left of the housing in the corner ...
@@LudicrousFeed 😮 ohh… I did not notice it, my apologies. 🙇 thanks again for the assistance, I greatly appreciate it.
You’re is channel is my go to when it comes to EVs and BYD Seal. 😁 I also used your code when I purchased the dash cam in Top Byd store. Cheers mate! ☺️
Excellent guide. The image quality of the dash cam seems on par with my old blackvue dash cam. Is this camera able to capture license plate of a moving car, especially at night? My blackvue was useless at that, but newer dash cams from companies like viofo, 70mai and vantrue can do it. Also, does it have parking mode? Thanks
No parking mode
I got my camera and it sits in the bag because I can't get the housing off. It doesn't come off easily like yours does and not prepared to risk it.
Some people have managed to install it with the housing half off
how clear is the camera when recording during driving. can it read plates? thinking of incase you are hit, can it see and easily record the plate, or is it unclear? Also, is there factory rear camera ?
During the day, it can read plates. At night, not so much. I don’t have a rear camera installed yet
can I use this for byd tang ?
According to TopBYD’s description, yes it works for the Tang also: www.topbyd.com/products/byd-atto-3-vehicle-mounted-dash-cam | Code: BYDTOM for 5% off site wide
thank you.
I placed an order of dash cam, floor mat and sun shade today using your coupon of 5% discount. Hope you do gain some commission from this transaction.
Thank you and enjoy!
Fabulous video. I used your link and got the OEM dashcam. Then followed the instructions......until. getting the last mirror surround piece in. I just couldn't get it in with the main section loose. I ended up securing the main section then brute forcing the final smaller section in. Luckily it worked without any noticeable clips broken off. I don't ever want to take it apart again to find out 😅
Glad it worked out in the end
Hopefully you’ll never need to access it again!
Thank you for the very informative and detailed video. Very helpful 👍
Pleasure 🙏
Great video. Didn't even know this was possible on the Seal which is extremely interesting to know. Many thanks !
Should be fairly straight forward to follow along
Good work with this mate, will get one if I end up with a Seal. Im still torn between Tesla LR, Performance and the Seal Performance.
Acceleration is nicely in the middle and more than you would ever need. Stereo I prefer in the Seal, and I appreciate the levers and stalks etc. I just love the seats in the performance but dont know if they are worth the 16k and higher insurance premiums? Whats your take.
Here’s my take: 2024 Tesla Model 3 RWD Highland Update vs BYD Seal Premium Australia
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@@LudicrousFeed Thanks for sharing the video, great content and very informative. Mate, have to say, I just love the detail and care you take to deliver it well.
Rapid fire of my findings for anyone on the hunt for an EV journey:
- I found the Tesla LR was a bit course on freeways I tried, but the Model 3 Performance was great. Seal though had the best NVH and most comfortable ride for me.
- Seal cabin is just better, heads up display, extra screen where it should be, I have no doubt Tesla will fold and include at least a HUD next year.
- Tesla's steering wheel, feels like it will last longer. I dont like its design, but the Seal's one is so plush, Im curious to see durability.
- Don't know why Seal doesnt have dashcam included? Poor effort (but this video helps with that)
- I really think the Seal infotainment is more than enough and does a great job overall.
- I tested the performance (Seal) in both dry and wet (different days).. I could not believe the pace the seal could build in the wet.. any ICE car I have owned that could crack 4s to a 100kmh, would be spinning like crazy, even the WRX's I have had. Incredible for a 2.2t car.
- The brakes! The Seal performance had the best brakes of the 3 - and if you see the pull up times, the car pulls up shorter despite being 349kgs heavier.. which is just a great accomplishment.
I really think the comment at the end of your video sums it up perfectly... my take is that Seal is trying to give you the best drivers car for the money, where the Tesla is focused on using software to transport you.
The "dream" of proper hands free driving just isn't there yet.. and I don't see it coming for some time and probably not on these models, so for this reason, and for this generation, Seal is the winner for me.
If however you are looking at brute force with the best seats and don't care about too much else (this would be
Watched this video last night as a guide and got into the car this morning to have a go. Went flawlessly and was installed along with my Toll tag in about 30 minutes.
One point I want to add is that I saw you had trouble getting the plastic cover over the silver heat sinked module on the driver's side of the mirror. If you just tilt the mirror towards the passenger side it will give alot of room and the cover will come off and go back on with no issues.
Thanks for the video
Good tip! Glad the installation went well otherwise 🙏👍
This will only give you the front view. What's the solution for rear view?
You’ll need a third party camera
Another great video I wonder why it's not standard since its so easy to install, on another not test drove the atto3 today and plan on ordering one next week yay
Nice work! 👍
Received my BYD dash cam today and got it installed and running. Just follow the steps you shown in this video and it works perfectly well.
Awesome!
Hi, what about the rear dashcam? Do I need to install it separately?
You’ll have to find another aftermarket product for the rear
Nice comprehensive video. Qq does the recording start automatically when car starts ?
Yes it does
It's possible the "lock video" prevents the dashcam footage from being overwritten when it cycles back to the first video when the card is full
Ah yes that is quite probably
Great video guide! can i request video for how to use apps activate sentry mode recording on seal?
Thanks! There’s no sentry mode or park mode with this camera
Hello from Ireland! Thanks for the great video. Hoping to get my own Seal in next couple of weeks. Camera is on its way too.
Enjoy!
Your video is very helpful👍. I just installed my dashcam following your instructions! All done good👌
Glad it helped🙏
This was great. Was very helpful to install my camera 👍
Pleasure 🙏
Thanks for the Video. Just installed the Camera, was a 5 minutes Job.
Nice!
wonder if we can use for sentry mode? or view via phone?
Sadly no and no. Or at least not yet
Hi, I have just purchased this dash cam and installed successfully, but just wondering how to restart the computer? because I am having the dolphin.
Have you tried turning the car off and on again?
@@LudicrousFeed i tried, but nothing changed
Ok so as per manual to reset the infotainment screen, hold the centre scroll/volume button for 3 seconds
is this standard across the range? looking at getting the Premium.
Yes it is
Sir thank you for this video! Installed the camera to my atto 3 with your help!
Pleasure
What is with this recording obsession ???.
In our modern world, video is evidence
Hi mate, I just installed my dash cam a few days ago, and i must say it was really easy.
Great to hear!
I followed the video to install the dash cam, instructions are very easy to follow. And I’m happy with the results. I didn’t remove the whole casing as I couldn’t unclip the smaller piece and was too afraid of breaking it.
There was also a round cap which seals the camera hole that I didn’t see, because I didn’t the whole housing I guess. Ended up wasting a bit of time trying to push the camera in. Otherwise all good and straightforward enough.
Glad you found it useful. Yes later delivered cars have that little round cap which mine didn’t
@@LudicrousFeed yes super useful. I wouldn’t have the confidence to even think about doing this if it weren’t for this step by step video
Tom do you have footage from your dashcam at night so we can see how clear it is?
I’ll try to remember to show some footage in a future vlog
@@LudicrousFeed Thanks Tom.
Do you know you could remove this black "ring" over back mirror to have it nicely frameless ))
Oooo ok I’ll try
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I tried it and yes I agree it looks good!
Can this dashcam operate when the car is lock or only when the car is running?
There’s no inbuilt “park mode” unfortunately. The car must be on for recording to occur
Is there a dashcam model that has the park mode? This is helpful to detect careless drivers. What about two way camera ie including the rear view?
Thanks for this video. I’ve only placed an order for a seal today, but adding (back) the dash cam will be one of my first priorities when I get it.
Definitely worth doing 👍
@LudicrousFeed is it possible to install a dashcam on the rear, or is this only for front?
@@vikremganapathy6043 Not natively. You’d need an after market product
Thank you. Super useful video. Keep it up.
Pleasure and will do!
Can it be installed in the seagull?
It’s not one of the vehicles listed in the Top BYD description
For some reason mine doesn't open up as easily as yours. I wasn't able to open mine up.. I'll take it to the dealership to see if they can try
Hmm let us know how you go
@@LudicrousFeed the South American version doesn't come with the cable like yours! I had to go all around the car with an extra cable. But it works! Love my dashcam thanks
Is it same with Sealion6 ? thanks
Can’t be 100% sure sorry … hopefully someone with a SL06 can confirm
Does the BYD have sentry mode and a dash cam mode like a tesla?
Sadly this is one drawback of the BYD Seal
Don’t think Tom would not be installing this if it did, also don’t think it will have a sentry mode after this installation, just a dashcam.
@@LudicrousFeed i am starting to see where byd is doing its cost cuting.
Great job man, thank you!!
Thanks!
Just saw the video.... 😅😅😅Take off the black cover from the mirror.. It is just for protection.... Took mine today...2 months after I got the car!!! 😅😅😅😅😅😅
Cheers 👍
I also took mine off a while ago after I made the vid
Perfect! Worked perfectly for me.
Glad it helped!
Seriously, boring
Dashcams are definitely a serious matter
what toolkit are you using? i got a set off Amazon, but they’re a bit thicker than i was expecting. hoping for thinner ones (better quality plastic required i’m guessing). cheers
I’ve got a whole bunch of pry tools from all the Tesla accessories I’ve installed in the past 😁
Yes the pry tool has to be fairly firm plastic in order to pry the housing off
Hi. Thanks for the channel’s informative content. The AliExpress product is no longer available, I don’t see any other availability. Any idea from anyone in the channel or the conversation ?
The same DVR is available from other sellers on AliE also
Thank you very much for your video tutorial! Following your instructions, I successfully installed the camera!
Pleasure!
thank for the upload video with details. I didnt know they didnt come with the dash cam. I mean.. you purchased the car that comes with the spec then it should be in the package. Why did they take off the dash cam though? bloody hell... i hate that they take out something out of the car. Same thing when i first purchased brand new toyota camry back then and there are some rear light bulb is not fitted or included. really... i mean REALLY!.
The working theory is that it was removed due to EU privacy laws and for ease of production was removed across the entire line
Thanks for the excellent guide! I'll be doing this to my Dolphin when it turns up, I hope the cable is present or easy to install if it's not present.
Pleasure
I'm so confused about all the variants, at least in my manual there is no SD card slot, at least in the menu it shows sd card & usb storage, will check tomorrow on my car. Thanks for the video, looks doable without break too much.
Did you manage to find the otg usb port on the Seal yet?
I haven’t seen a OTG port yet in the Seal but I wonder if an adaptor would work for the USB-A data port
The aliexpress link now shows this item is no longer available, also finding similar item function doesn't work, any other ideas?
I’ll see if I can find a more permanent solution for sourcing it
Very odd - the "premium" didn't come with the dashcam but my Atto 3 does. I'm going to subtract a point for that one... 😂
Yeah it’s a new issue due to EU privacy laws apparently or at least that’s the current working theory
Hi Tom thanks for your dedication to the EVs
Do you know if BYD is planning on do the security filming while the car is park like Teslas Do?
Many thanks
I don’t have that info I’m afraid but it would surely just be a software implementation given there are at least 4 outward looking cameras … sadly the side cameras don’t look high enough to see the perp’s face
A great instructional video Tom!
Approximately how much does it cost, and is it available from the BYD store in Sydney, or do you have to purchase online?
Thanks! Glad you liked it
Check out 3:18 where I paid ~$83 from AliE
I couldn’t find a local seller nor does BYD store supply it AFAIK
Very professional presentation Tom, I will point people to this video if they can't follow mine :)
Pleasure! It was your original video which provided me with the inspiration so thank you 🙏
I think that not being able to record sound is a big downgrade. Would be useful to recird interactions with other people such as the police and road ragers for legal purposes.
That’s where a third party dash cam with sound recording may be preferential for some
For reference, Tesla Dashcam / Sentry doesn’t allow sound recording either
Good timing! I have the camera sitting here ready to go in the Dolphin
Good luck!
I am a dolphin too, just would like to ask how did you reset the computer?
@@eddieleung1102 Try this: as per manual to reset the infotainment screen, hold the centre scroll/volume button for 3 seconds
@@Dwil9057 on a UK spec Dolphin?
Thanks for the video Tom, all the other driving videos was blurred so we can't track you down like a Taylor swift / tesla tom fanatic
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The BYD dashcam isn't movement activated is it? Like if someone hits your car in the parking lot it won't record?
Hmm I don’t think so … maybe Atto 3 users can comment
Thank you
Pleasure
Darn - this camera is out of stock in that link! We just got the Seal Premium too - it’s great isn’t it?
Yes I’m enjoying the Seal Premium very much 👍 Look at other sellers on AliE - there are some other selling the same DVR
Tom, is there any description in the system info area so we can see what CPU is used in the in the android in car entertainment and also does it report the RAM amount.
Yes there is info stated ... I'll do a walkthrough of the infotainment screen and menus soon
Great content mate, can you do a rundown on home charging the seal? What charger, installation etc
Sure, I’ll show what I use at home in an upcoming video so stay tuned 🙏
Hi can you please tell me where to plug the cam cable in the BYD HAN cause I didn't find the unit and the cable wasn't provided? Thanks a lot for your help.
Some models in different markets don’t come equipped with the cable - you may have to buy this separately
Yes I bought it with the cam but I can't find the unit behind the console where to plug it like other BYDs
Does the dash cam automatically record? Or do you have to manually press record everytime?
Rolling recording 🎥
18:45 shows the explanatory notes
20:07 shows evidence
hey tom great review. just randomly curious, i assume you're Chinese since you have some Chinese deco on your door haha. Just wondering if you're Singaporean/malaysian or mainland?
Born in Malaysia, identify as Chinese ethnicity, lived most of my life as a citizen of Australia 🇦🇺🇲🇾❤️😃
@@LudicrousFeed that’s cool mate. I kinda knew you were Malaysian haha idk why. I’m Malaysian myself, just moved to Melbourne 😁. keep the vids coming!
Many thanks for showing this - really useful!
Pleasure
Need to install dash cam!
Old fashioned, like an ICE car.
😁
ExFAT is not the same as FAT32, its a better version. FAT32 is not good on filesystems bigger than 32GB (and Windows wont even let you use it if the disk is bigger than that)
Ok got it, appreciate the clarification
@@LudicrousFeed would be interesting to format a card in the car and see what the filesystem is.
Great suggestion, I may do that next chance I get
Thanks for a very informative videoTom, with the installation of the dash cam.
Do you need the plastic trim tool to remove that small piece of trim, or can you just use your fingers to remove it?
Pleasure. I used my fingers to gently pry both sides apart - warning: do not rush this step as there is a risk the plastic clips could break given its brittleness
Yes, in this case, patience is a real virtue, lol.
It seems bizaare to me that BYD will not explain officially why they don't include the dashcam in the Seal where they do in the Atto 3. Not sure if true but what I heard was that it was from EU privacy regulations. Which makes little sense to me, as we are in Australia not the EU, and it would be in a different production line, i.e. RHD vs LHD.
Yes does seem strange
@@LudicrousFeedhi Tom have you asked Luke Todd?
@@orangikaupapa3122 Next time I speak to him 👍
Nice detailed tutorial Tom. Sadly, it looks like I won't be purchasing a Seal as the steep access to my driveway from the public road means that clearance from the underside of the front bumper is reduced to approx. 2 centimetres in an unladen Seal. I imagine fixing the issue would be a costly exercise, and simply not worth spending possibly a few thousand dollars having some bitumen removed and the angle leading to my cement driveway reduced.
I drove a Performance Seal yesterday and did various careful checks of how the Seal traversed my driveway, being cautious not to in anyway damage the dealer demo vehicle. It would just be a very short time before I would scrape the black bottom part of the Seals bumper.
I was absolutely blown away by the Performance Seal. Incredible amount of power and noticeably quieter than our Atto 3. Too be expected of course.
Interesting I noticed that the screen brightness was at 100%, and not overly bright, but adequate. On our Atto 3 I have the screen brightness at I think 15 or 20%, so plenty adjustment in reserve for if and when the LED backlight of the screen loses a bit of brightness.
I guess I'll have another look at the Tesla M3 - including the Long Range AWD version. My conclusion is that the Seal is better value for money (at least in Australia) but the M3 has a bit more clearance under the front bumper.
Shame about the low clearance! Same at my place because have a sloping driveway also. I’ve got rubberised speed bumps but am still trying to work out the ideal placement to prevent the scrapes - luckily it’s just on the plastic part of the hull
The rubber sticking out before the wheels on the underside of the car is just there for aero purposes. i wouldn't worry about it getting scratched. pretty sure you can take that off.
Phew that’s good to hear