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Wi-Fi dashcams and MDVRs

Wi-Fi dashcams connect directly to a phone at the vehicle, so you can view and download footage and change settings without removing the memory card.

Compare Wi-Fi dashcams and MDVRs

Comparison of Wi-Fi dashcams and MDVRs
ModelTypeVideoCameras4GADASDMSBSDPassenger counting
D9Dashcams1080p2 built in, up to 4YesYesYesNoNo
D2Dashcams2K1, second camera on requestYesNoNoNoNo
WD02Dashcams1080p + 720p2 built in, up to 4YesOptionalOptionalOptionalNo
A5Dashcams2K + 720p2 (front and rear)YesNoNoNoNo
A3Dashcams2K + 720p2 (front and rear)YesNoNoNoNo
A6Dashcams2K + 1080p2 (front and rear)YesNoNoNoNo
A18Dashcams1080p + 480p2 (front and second camera)YesNoNoNoNo
D3Dashcams1080p2 (front and rear)YesYesNoNoNo
B5Dashcams1296p + 2 × 720p3 (front, cabin and rear)NoNoNoNoNo
WD10MDVR systems1080p4 × 1080p or 8 × 720pOptionalYesYesYesYes
WD11MDVR systems1080p4 × 1080p or 8 × 720pOptionalYesYesYesYes
WD12MDVR systems1080p4 × 1080pYesYesYesOptionalNo

A Wi-Fi dashcam makes a local wireless link to a phone at the vehicle. In the app you watch the live view, download clips and change the settings without removing the memory card, and without a SIM card or a data plan.

What Wi-Fi does not do

Wi-Fi works only within range of the camera. It gives no remote access from the office, no live tracking and no alerts while the vehicle is driving. For those you need a 4G model.

Who Wi-Fi dashcams are for

Small fleets, rental vehicles and owner-operators whose vehicles return to a depot or yard each day, where a supervisor or the driver downloads footage after an incident.

How to choose

  • Wi-Fi only. The B5 is our Wi-Fi-only dashcam. It has three cameras (the road at 2304 × 1296, the cabin and the rear in 720p), a 3.16-inch screen and WDR, and no GPS.
  • 4G with Wi-Fi. Our 4G dashcams, except the S202, and the WD12 recorder also have Wi-Fi for transfer at the vehicle: 2.4 and 5.8 GHz on the D9 and D2, 2.4 GHz on the A5, A3, A6 and A18, and 802.11 b/g/n on the WD02 and WD12. On the WD10 and WD11, Wi-Fi is an optional module.
  • Storage. The B5 takes microSD cards up to 128 GB, with loop recording and G-sensor protection for event clips.
  • Parked recording. On the B5, time-lapse recording while parked is an option and needs a hardwire kit.

This page lists every D4C product that has, or can take, Wi-Fi.

Questions about Wi-Fi dashcams and MDVRs

Can I view a Wi-Fi dashcam remotely?

No. Wi-Fi works only when your phone is within range of the camera. For remote live view and alerts, choose a 4G model such as the [D9](/product/d9-dual-lens-dashcam/).

Does a Wi-Fi dashcam need a data plan?

No. The camera connects directly to your phone, so no SIM card or mobile data is needed to view or download footage.

Which models have Wi-Fi?

The B5 is our Wi-Fi-only dashcam. Our 4G dashcams, except the S202, and the WD12 recorder also have Wi-Fi for transfer at the vehicle; on the WD10 and WD11 it is an optional module.

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