How to get a firm grip: What’s the best mounting system for your car DVR??

Installation of the video recorder in the car interior seems to be a simple matter, but at a closer look there appear some nuances, which can greatly influence the further operation of the device. For example, much depends on the method of fixation and the point of attachment of the device in the car interior. Experts of Mio Technology, a leading international developer and manufacturer of automotive electronics, told about the pros and cons of different variants of mounting video recorders.

Mount it to your windshield with double-sided tape

Such mountings use a special 3M adhesive tape, and they are usually very compact, which allows you to install the DVR directly under the rearview mirror. To install the mount, you need to remove the protective film and firmly press the adhesive pad to the glass. If you follow the simple rules of installation mount on a thoroughly cleaned, degreased and dry glass surface , mount on the tape holds very firmly and is able to survive all conditions of use. But it has a disadvantage – rigid “disposable” fixation. You can not change the position of the recorder on the glass, not to mention move the device in another car: once removed, the tape loses its adhesive power.

Stand for the front panel of the car

These mounts are also attached with double-sided adhesive tape. It’s the easiest mounting option, because you don’t have to carefully check the mounting location. This is where the dashboard mount’s advantages stop and its disadvantages begin, chief among them being a decrease in the camera’s vertical viewing angle due to its too low mounting point. Also, the device is highly visible from the outside, which means it can attract thieves. And when a device is removed, there can be traces of glue on the front panel.

Holder to the windshield on a suction cup

One of the most practical ways, but the quality of the suction cup has a great influence on the usability. Small cheap fixings, which are pressed to the windshield by hand, are easily installed, but also easily dismantled, and spontaneously and at the most inopportune moment. A black box may fall off, for example, on a bumpy road, or move down the windshield due to vibrations.

Another thing – large-diameter suction cups with a special lever that creates a vacuum between the glass and the mount. They’re much better at holding any device securely, won’t shake loose from the shaking on the road, and allow you to rotate the camera if necessary. This mount can be easily repositioned, or even disconnected with one move, moving it to another car. And there will be no traces on the glass. The only condition is to mount them on a clean, dry, grease-free surface.

No wonder that mounts on large suction cups are the most popular, and all Mio DVRs are equipped with them. This mount allows you to rotate the DVR up to 360 degrees, as well as easily detach the device if necessary. Some models are equipped with additional 3M tape fastener, which allows the owner of the recorder to choose the most convenient way of installation or to use the recorder in two cars alternately. But if you plan to regularly rotate the device in the cabin lens, or often remove it from the mount, it is still better to give preference to a practical and reliable suction cup.