![]() 24-hour parked-car monitoring: We required each model to be capable of recording impacts or movement around your car, any time of day or night, whether you’re in it or not.Night vision: We made night vision a requirement for a dash cam to be considered for testing since car crashes and other incidents you may want to document can occur at any time of day or night (as well as in dark environments such as highway tunnels).We preferred models with 2160p (4K/UHD) or higher resolution, since their footage is often notably sharper than that of 1080p models, and we didn’t consider anything under 1080p. At least 1080p resolution: A dash cam’s video-whether captured in light or dark conditions-has to be sharp and distinct enough that you, a lawyer, your insurance company, or a member of law enforcement can read license plates and see other details clearly.The N4 also lacks built-in GPS tracking, but you can easily add that by buying a GPS mount ($20 at this writing) from Vantrue. But we think most people wouldn’t miss that feature, as it’s still fairly convenient to view footage on the camera itself or with a microSD card reader. Unlike some of our other picks, the N4 lacks app connectivity for you to view and download video remotely. And although it isn’t as well suited for sub-freezing temperatures as our other picks, it is designed to work even in extremely hot climates such as in the American South and Southwest. It has an intuitive menu, and its control buttons are clearly marked and readily accessible. It’s compact (a little smaller than most point-and-shoot cameras) and relatively unobtrusive on a windshield, and its 3-inch screen is bright and easy to read. In addition to a front-facing camera, it has interior and rear cameras, so it documents your car’s movements (and your surroundings) from three different perspectives. I never actually had to speak to Night Owl tech support but they have a system that allows you to contact them with your concern and they will assist you with your issue.Īfter a month in place, I am very pleased with my Night Owl.The Vantrue N4 is packed with premium features such as 2160p (4K/UHD) resolution in its main camera, night vision, and 24-hour parked-car monitoring to catch hit-and-run perpetrators, yet it costs half as much as some comparable models. That is the most important feature of a home surveillance system. Afte r I understood how to "port forward" the correct port numbers, my system was able to be viewed remotely. This was a little bit of an issue because Xfinity/Comcast has a different way of setting port forwarding. There is a difference to the setup between viewing your system within your home and out on public wifi. After downloading the remote viewing app's to my iPhone, my iPad and my Macbook pro. There is a built in setup wizard that had me up and running in a short amount of time. ![]() I purchased this unit without a hard drive and removed the HD from the failing DVR. I had a friend with a Night Owl system and he was always happy with the way the tech support people assisted him. My surveillance DVR began to fail and I needed a replacement. ![]()
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