When it comes to dashcam setups, video quality is paramount, and in that area, the Aukey dual dashcam system truly delivers. Both the front and rear cameras provide very good video clarity, ensuring number plates are easily readable even on moving vehicles. Nighttime glare from license plates was noticeable, a common issue with many cameras, and understandable for my first dashcam experience. For the price point, the 1060p front and rear capture offered by this system is hard to fault, providing excellent value for money in terms of visual recording.
However, the motion detection feature presented a notable drawback. This system relies on an internal sensor for motion detection rather than leveraging the cameras’ visual input. This design necessitates manual activation of Motion Detection each time you park, otherwise, if left continuously active, it would trigger randomly during driving, interrupting recording. My setup included the Aukey Obd2 Hard Wire kit, equipped with a low voltage cut off to protect the car battery. This hard wire kit also incorporates its own in-line motion detector, intended for placement near the windscreen top.
Unfortunately, the motion detection proved unreliable in practice. Rainy conditions would trigger constant recording, while actual motion events near the vehicle were often missed. The issue might stem from a conflict between the in-line motion detector of the hard wire kit and the internal sensor of the camera itself. It’s plausible that pairing the dashcam with a different OBD2 hard wire kit, potentially from another manufacturer, could yield better results for motion detection. Alternative OBD2 kits are indeed available and might offer different performance characteristics.
If robust motion detection and parking mode are not critical requirements, this Aukey dual dashcam setup, especially when powered by an OBD2 hard wire kit for continuous power, stands out as a very good option, primarily due to its impressive video quality. For users seeking enhanced parking surveillance with buffered parking mode, models like the BlackVue 750s come into consideration. Despite some user feedback regarding its video quality, exploring such alternatives might be necessary to achieve comprehensive parking mode functionality. Personal testing would ultimately be the best approach to determine if the BlackVue 750s or similar systems offer a better balance of features for individual needs.
