Bimmerpost
3
/
4 Series
BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read
BIMMERPOST Universal Forums General BMW News and Cars Discussion BMW Advanced Car Eye 2.0 OEM dash cam accessory

Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      04-03-2019, 07:33 PM   #23
amrazM
mTekMods
amrazM's Avatar
United_States
2115
Rep
2,871
Posts

Drives: like a granny.
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Manhatan

iTrader: (1)

You can get this from tischer for $395
__________________
2011 Frozen Black/Fox Red E90 M3 650+WHP

G-Power Supercharged
First DCT to Manual Conversion Worldwide
KW CS, BBS RI-A, BW Headers, Snow 2.5
Appreciate 0
      04-03-2019, 09:26 PM   #24
FreddyBMW
Lieutenant
FreddyBMW's Avatar
95
Rep
430
Posts

Drives: 2019 X7 40i iSTEP 07/2020.54
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: TX, USA

iTrader: (0)

Guess I am pretty confused as to which one to choose;

I had The Owl camera in mind before looking at this BMW Cam.

Here is the link for Owl;

https://owlcam.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjws5...oaApNJEALw_wcB

Comparing both I see the following PROS about the OWL Cam that makes me get it;

1. The single unit has both Front and Rear Cams. So no need to run wires all the way in the back.
2. Has a built-in SIM Card (LTE Band) and informs the user right away whenever there is a break in. FIrst-year access is free.
3. Live view can be accessed from the app. You can view live feed regardless of where you or car is. You can interact with the intruder through the built-in speaker of the cam.
4. The wire runs directly into the OBD Port so no playing with the Fuse Boxes.
5. Installing is a breeze.

Now some of the cons of it:

1. The camera is installed on the Dashboard only. You cannot install it on the top of the windshield
2. The live view takes away one credit (out of 60 credits given every month) every time you access to the cam. WiFi access (you have to be close to the cam to get it) is free.
3. Makes the dashboard a bit cluttered. Not much discreet.

All in all, I feel like The Owl Cam has nice features and a good price of $349.

What do you guys say?
Appreciate 1
Poochie9099.00
      04-04-2019, 02:03 AM   #25
Chicone
Private First Class
28
Rep
158
Posts

Drives: 2015 X1 X35i M-SPORT
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Seattle, Wa

iTrader: (0)

I’ve been running the owlcam since January. I like it, it’s been good. It takes a little bit of time to get used to it being there on the dash, not that it’s blocking or anything. After a month you almost forget it’s there. It’s nice to be alerted/ checkup on your car when it’s parked outside or in the parking lot at work.
__________________
-Steve

2015 BMW X1 35i MSport // BMS Intake
Appreciate 0
      04-04-2019, 03:01 AM   #26
Majest
New Member
Majest's Avatar
Ukraine
11
Rep
9
Posts

Drives: M2 Comp HS '18,X4M Comp TR '19
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Kyiv, Ukraine

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by shadowfax View Post
Where did you install the front camera?
I will send a photos in a while...
Appreciate 1
shadowfax1289.00
      04-05-2019, 03:50 AM   #27
Majest
New Member
Majest's Avatar
Ukraine
11
Rep
9
Posts

Drives: M2 Comp HS '18,X4M Comp TR '19
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Kyiv, Ukraine

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by shadowfax View Post
Where did you install the front camera?
Here is a photo from the driver's seat. If necessary, I can take a photo outside the car
Attached Images
 
Appreciate 3
Poochie9099.00
shadowfax1289.00
ried791.50
      04-05-2019, 12:12 PM   #28
Kief
Major General
Kief's Avatar
4420
Rep
5,719
Posts

Drives: '24 iX50; '23 i4 M50
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika

iTrader: (26)

Quote:
Originally Posted by FreddyBMW View Post
Guess I am pretty confused as to which one to choose;

I had The Owl camera in mind before looking at this BMW Cam.

Here is the link for Owl;

https://owlcam.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjws5...oaApNJEALw_wcB

Comparing both I see the following PROS about the OWL Cam that makes me get it;

1. The single unit has both Front and Rear Cams. So no need to run wires all the way in the back.
2. Has a built-in SIM Card (LTE Band) and informs the user right away whenever there is a break in. FIrst-year access is free.
3. Live view can be accessed from the app. You can view live feed regardless of where you or car is. You can interact with the intruder through the built-in speaker of the cam.
4. The wire runs directly into the OBD Port so no playing with the Fuse Boxes.
5. Installing is a breeze.

Now some of the cons of it:

1. The camera is installed on the Dashboard only. You cannot install it on the top of the windshield
2. The live view takes away one credit (out of 60 credits given every month) every time you access to the cam. WiFi access (you have to be close to the cam to get it) is free.
3. Makes the dashboard a bit cluttered. Not much discreet.

All in all, I feel like The Owl Cam has nice features and a good price of $349.

What do you guys say?
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chicone View Post
I’ve been running the owlcam since January. I like it, it’s been good. It takes a little bit of time to get used to it being there on the dash, not that it’s blocking or anything. After a month you almost forget it’s there. It’s nice to be alerted/ checkup on your car when it’s parked outside or in the parking lot at work.
It doesn't record the rear, correct?
Also, if you don't plan on paying for the real time service after the first year, you just manually go back in the video history to find the incident, correct?
__________________
__________________
'24-I20 iX 50; '23-G26 i4 M50; '22-G82 M4Cx*;20-G05 M50i*; '20-F82 M4CS*; '18-F80 M3CS*; '18-F80 M3CS*; '18-F85 X5M*; '18-G01 X3M40i*; '18-F80 M3ZCP*; '17-F80 M3ZCP*; '15-F15 X5*; '15-F82 M4*; '12-E92 335is*; '11-E70 X5d; '11-E89 Z435is*;'09-E89 Z435i*; '08-E92 335i*; '06-E90 330i*; '05-E83 X3*; '04-E83 X3*; '03-E46 325Ci* *retired
Appreciate 0
      04-09-2019, 04:45 PM   #29
Gen13 F36
Brigadier General
Gen13 F36's Avatar
United_States
1599
Rep
3,752
Posts

Drives: 428i Gran Coupe
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Los Angeles, CA

iTrader: (1)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Majest View Post
Here is a photo from the driver's seat. If necessary, I can take a photo outside the car
Hi there, can the GPS and speedometer be turn off? I just don't want my speed recorded
Appreciate 0
      04-10-2019, 12:48 AM   #30
FreddyBMW
Lieutenant
FreddyBMW's Avatar
95
Rep
430
Posts

Drives: 2019 X7 40i iSTEP 07/2020.54
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: TX, USA

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Kief View Post
It doesn't record the rear, correct?
Also, if you don't plan on paying for the real time service after the first year, you just manually go back in the video history to find the incident, correct?
1. It records both. In fact it has separate video feeds for them. BOth cameras record in real time.
2. After a year, all you have to do is to pay $40 for a year extension.
Appreciate 0
      04-10-2019, 02:30 PM   #31
Gary pa28
Private First Class
Gary pa28's Avatar
United Kingdom
81
Rep
108
Posts

Drives: X3 M40i
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Essex ,uk

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
I had these installed when I bought mine back in January, now removed and replaced by blackview 750s 2 ch
Don’t bother the image quality is crap , the app is totally useless.

If you want a set and ur in the uk , mine are on eBay
__________________
M40I - phytonic blue -21 in wheels -black leather - M -sport plus pack -comfort pack -folding mirrors
Appreciate 0
      04-11-2019, 03:14 AM   #32
Majest
New Member
Majest's Avatar
Ukraine
11
Rep
9
Posts

Drives: M2 Comp HS '18,X4M Comp TR '19
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Kyiv, Ukraine

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Gen13 F36 View Post
Hi there, can the GPS and speedometer be turn off? I just don't want my speed recorded
GPS, speedometer as well as a microphone can be turned off
Appreciate 0
      04-13-2019, 07:43 PM   #33
toddbike
New Member
2
Rep
6
Posts

Drives: BMW X2
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio

iTrader: (0)

I went to my dealer to ask about the Car Eye 2.0. The service manager didn't know anything about them as he had never installed one. He was going to email me if he found out anything about them. That was 4 days ago. I guess they aren't that popular.
Appreciate 0
      04-13-2019, 09:57 PM   #34
WingZeroX5
Colonel
WingZeroX5's Avatar
United_States
764
Rep
2,358
Posts

Drives: F80 / F30
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: New Hampshire

iTrader: (14)

You all are seriously considering this? It looks so fugly and obtrusive. Get a blackvue at least ffs and install it behind the mirror
Appreciate 0
      06-03-2019, 10:54 AM   #35
maomig
Registered
0
Rep
2
Posts

Drives: BMW 225xe
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Rome - Italy

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Majest View Post
Here is a photo from the driver's seat. If necessary, I can take a photo outside the car
Basically where the instructions say it should be mounted. I saw some footage and it seems like it got an insanely wide angle, including the side windscreen pillars as well as central rear mirror support. Do you confirm that?
Appreciate 0
      06-11-2019, 05:44 AM   #36
jsf721
Captain
United_States
1096
Rep
855
Posts

Drives: 2019 540i X M Sport
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Long Island, NY

iTrader: (0)

The only dash cam I will ever buy is one that is so well hidden that I can decide if I disclose its existence or the contents.

This way I am in control of any of the information that has been recorded and can use it as I see fit. This is America and you are under no obligation to provide evidence against yourself in any situation.

I’m hoping that in the future you can mount a Camorra that looks like the lane keep camera and reverse camera and cover as much of the 360 view as possible.
Appreciate 0
      06-11-2019, 08:29 AM   #37
AVB-AMG
Private
AVB-AMG's Avatar
53
Rep
72
Posts

Drives: 2016 BMW X5M
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: NJ

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
I am currently using a windshield-mounted Escort MAX 360c radar/laser detector with the Escort M1 dash cam connected to it. I like the fact that it's total mass/area is not as large as most stand-alone dash cams, including the BMW dash cam (BMW Advanced Car Eye 2.0). From what I have seen on the BMW video of their dash cam, it looks quite large, as well as disappointingly, very after-market appearance. FYI, here are some links to the Escort M1 dash cam:

AVB-AMG

https://www.escortradar.com/products/m1#

__________________

2016 BMW X5M
2014 BMW M6
2007 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG
2004 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG
Appreciate 0
      06-13-2019, 08:01 PM   #38
Nikki!!
Registered
0
Rep
2
Posts

Drives: 2106 BMW 435i XDrive MSport
Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: New York

iTrader: (0)

BMW Advanced Car Eye 2 issues

Quote:
Originally Posted by Majest View Post
Here is a photo from the driver's seat. If necessary, I can take a photo outside the car
Hi,

I am having a terrible time getting my new BMW Advanced Car Eye 2.0 to connect to my iPhone X so I can get the system started. I can’t get it to connect to the device WIFI.
I am using an iPhone X running the current version of the iOS and was briefly able to use the ACE 2.0 application to update the firmware of the camera.
However, since then I have not had any operational success.


Here are some questions:
1. Do you connect to Car Eye WIFI via the WIFI settings BEFORE opening the app? If so, what are the proper security settings? (WEP, WPA, etc) I tried all of them, but that didn't work.
2. When in the process do I press the power button for turning on the unit to try and connect the app? I only got the green WIFI connection app once. The red light comes on for about a minute and then it turns off.
3. When the dashcam is recording, are any of the lights on the front dashcam illuminated? When I start my car the unit does not turn on. This makes me wonder if the dealer, BMW of Tenafly, installed it correctly.

I am the first one to ever have it installed at my local dealer, so they have been unable to help. BMW genius wasn't helpful either.

Note: The manual for this unit is especially challenging. It does not have a troubleshooting section.

Thanks.
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:56 AM.




g20
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST