vpopx2

Is it true that a prewired car for dashcam loses the wireless CarPlay? Sun coast has a note and that doesn’t seem logical unless it’s a channel restriction.

audi4t

Yes and no ‼️

it depends how you set it up.

I’m resigned to removing the SD card to review the video and could never get the camera video to display on my iPhone.

So I have wireless CarPlay 100% of the time, video recording on the Porsche camera but not display on my iPhone.

Just J

As worded, no. I had the prewiring option, have the front camera installed (cabriolet), and use wireless CarPlay all the time while the camera is recording.

That said, in order to access the camera itself, for settings or to view clips, I have to turn off CarPlay.

dchang81

Dumb question but how is filing down the console? That's the part that worries me the most if the plastic doesn't file down smoothly or size wise make a gaping hole. The other question I had was it seems like you need to pull down the headliner a bit to clip in the yellow connector for the front? Is there any other trim that needs to be removed or loosened, besides the overhead console and gently pulling down the headliner?

vpopx2

So... they tried to install mine yesterday and realized you have to order a short wiring harness when you order the cameras (dealer mistake)... when you open up that small piece of the overhead console on the left side, the wire is there and you shouldn't have to open the headliner... that said, the filing down is only a small semi-circle for the wire to pass through. My assumption is if they screw that up, they can replace that small piece of plastic and try again. I really don't expect an issue when they use a round file to open that pass-through. Now the back camera, I'm not sure if they need to do something similar or the wire just comes out of the back...

audi4t

yes the front harness is about $30 and the proprietary connector sticks to the windshield with double sided tape then the camera slides in to the connector - the power and video connectors are located behind the overhead lighting cover

I didn’t file the plastic cover there is enough room between the cover and windshield for the cable to slide through after you clip it back in place

the video cable connector may be easily accessible or not and may be hidden by black tape

txpackers

For those of you who have installed the Porsche dash cam, has the performance and ease of use improved with software updates?

I’m still debating whether to go with this or an aftermarket. Interestingly seems like all the top after market units also have some kind of buggy issues.

malba2366

Not true at all. With most dash cams if you want to connect the phone to the Dashcam it is over wifi. CarPlay works over wifi as well. Both can not be connected simultaneously.

edofloat

I used a small triangular file to make a small notch where I wanted the hole. Then I used a round file to file it and test fit a few times until it was perfect.

rbhun

Hi
im looking to buy a car that has the front dashcam installed. I’m thinking about installing a rear cam.

can somebody confirm the rear camera connector is present even if you only buy the front cam? I’d guess they didn’t make a ‘front only’ version.

I don’t think I can buy a Porsche rear camera, but since it’s an analog one I could just connect any?

PSPorsche

My coupe has not been delivered yet, but I ordered the pre-wiring for the dashcam, and here is the description of the option from the configurator...

vpopx2

Just had mine installed and it’s doable with the prewire. When you buy the cameras they give you both for the prewired cars. If you are buying another year which is not prewired then you won’t find the connector in the back and I hear it’s expensive to add it.

rbhun

I don’t really care about the cable to the back. I’ll have some other things added so I’ll have cables ran anyway. I have a shop which did all my cars so I trust them.

what I need to know if the front only camera can accept a rear input.

vpopx2

I’m not sure how it’s wired behind the panel. The actual camera doesn’t have any other connectors visible. Just a button and micro sd slot

rbhun

according to most info here, the connector is behind the ceiling panel