For optimal visibility and easy use, you will want to install the dash cam in the center of the windshield near the rearview mirror. Placing it high up on the windshield will keep the dash cam from obstructing your view while giving the camera the best vantage point to record the road ahead.
When it comes to setting up a dash dam, the main thing you will need to figure out is the cord situation. Most of the best dash cams have a long cord that plugs into the cigarette lighter. With that, you’ll find that some dash cams come with cable-holding clips to help with the install. But, regardless, securing the cord takes some patience and a little bit of elbow grease.
Once the dash cam is secured, you can run the cord toward the passenger side, securing it between the top of the windshield and the car’s headliner. Then, just keep securing the cord either with clips or sturdy tape along the edge of the windshield.
Though most people opt to secure the wiring themselves in DIY fashion, you can also opt to hardwire the dash cam to your car’s fuse box. For this method, we recommend taking your car to a shop so a mechanic can perform this task.