Back up camera

[minke]

Originally Posted by honda03842

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Using my Smartphone as a display (actually an excellent display), a free app and a wireless camera ($25-40, mine was $40) works well.
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That looks like what I'd like to do. Please, what app (Android or IOS?) and what hardware??

[honda03842]

Originally Posted by minke

That looks like what I'd like to do. Please, what app (Android or IOS?) and what hardware??

I believe the App exists for both software platforms. I use it on my Samsung 4. Of course this implies you could use a pad as a display as well as your phone. We didn't try the Pad. Wifi Avin is the software, should see a link to it in the attached manual.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ilpage_o01_s00


I coppied the following from the reviews.
When powered on you'll search for wifi signal from WIFI_AVIN. Password is "12345678"
Here is a manual for the unit: http://www.himodel.com/manual/WIFI%2...r%20manual.pdf

[Glenn Baglo]

Best check the laws where you plan to use the app regarding the use of hand-held devices while driving. In BC, and increasingly in more provinces and states, you'll get a hefty fine.

[honda03842]

Originally Posted by Glenn Baglo

Best check the laws where you plan to use the app regarding the use of hand-held devices while driving. In BC, and increasingly in more provinces and states, you'll get a hefty fine.

Glenn.

Just because a phone can be held in your hand, does not mean that it's a requirement for use.

It's obvious that one can use a Smartphone for a GPS, it doesn't mean you have to hold your phone in your hand. When I use my phone as a monitor for my wireless camera, to receive calls while I drive, it sits in a dash mounted phone holder.

All of this is perfectly legal in all states and provinces as far as I know.

Smartphones are tremendously powerful devices. Owning one is a delight though I am a novice user compared to our children.

[Glenn Baglo]

I believe I said - best be knowledgeable of the laws.
My TomTom is attached to windshield with a suction cup. I don't change route, or alter volume while driving.

[Darral T.]

You ever play the radio or set a cruise control? Temp controls? Sip a coke (pop)?

Why do we have to get so nit-picky on this forum??

Originally Posted by Glenn Baglo

I believe I said - best be knowledgeable of the laws.
My TomTom is attached to windshield with a suction cup. I don't change route, or alter volume while driving.

[minke]

Thank you, Norm or Ginny or both. I have some reading to do.

[Carol H]

Originally Posted by honda03842

Glenn.

Just because a phone can be held in your hand, does not mean that it's a requirement for use.

It's obvious that one can use a Smartphone for a GPS, it doesn't mean you have to hold your phone in your hand. When I use my phone as a monitor for my wireless camera, to receive calls while I drive, it sits in a dash mounted phone holder.

All of this is perfectly legal in all states and provinces as far as I know.

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Not so obvious in BC Norm! In BC the law is such you can not even look at a mobile phone while driving!! And yes they are enforcing it!

The law in BC is:

"A driver must not hold, operate, communicate or watch the screen of a hand-held electronic communication device"

And yes they are enforcing that law like crazy right now!!! Its become a bit of a mission for the police to see just how many tickets they can write up for it in a month! LOL

A government of BC bulletin giving all you need to know to avoid a ticket can be found at Road Safe BC - Electronic Devices.

My doctor wishes she had read the whole law before she got a ticket for $167 (and 3 points against her drivers lessons which means she will pay more for her insurance next year should she get one more point) while sitting at a stop light for picking up her cellphone to look at the time and putting it down again. Kicking herself as she does have a clock on the dash of her car.

PS another part of the same Distracted Driver law forbids drinking or eating anything while driving as well as a no dog on your lap rule as well. :-)


[Darral T.]

I've only got one word for this... WOW!

[QUOTE=Carol H;554753] Not so obvious in BC Norm! In BC the law is such can not even look at a mobile phone while driving!! And yes they are enforcing it!

The law in BC is:

"A driver must not hold, operate, communicate or watch the screen of a hand-held electronic communication device"

[Carol H]

[QUOTE=Darral T.;554756]I've only got one word for this... WOW!

Originally Posted by Carol H

Not so obvious in BC Norm! In BC the law is such can not even look at a mobile phone while driving!! And yes they are enforcing it!

The law in BC is:

"A driver must not hold, operate, communicate or watch the screen of a hand-held electronic communication device"

apparently over 55,000 folks here in BC said the same thing while being handed a ticket for it last year!

[Glenn Baglo]

Originally Posted by Darral T.

Why do we have to get so nit-picky on this forum??

I believe I said - best be knowledgeable of the laws.

You'd rather not know?

[CampyTime]

I originally bought my backup camera because my van (the tank) is huge and it really helps in all ways, not just Scamp hitch up related.

I do like it now for hooking up and although I'm not a toy person this is one I'm glad to have with my wheelchair van. Whatever makes you happy right? It was money I was happy to spend. In the past, I've also been pretty good at eyeballing it and haven't lost that skill either, just because I now have a camera. I haven't become lazy, just makes things a bit easier.

Oh well. "We love the things we love for what they are."


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[honda03842]

Can you look at GPS?

[Jon in AZ]

I'm glad to know, but…

The whole thing sounds to me like a typical knee-jerk legislative response to rapidly changing vehicular technology. Like a lot of legislation it ends up being a day late and a dollar short. How many different electronic displays does a new vehicle have now from the manufacturer? A configurable electronic dashboard, a touch screen interface that controls user settings for climate control, media, navigation, even engine and transmission settings, a rear view camera screen,… Then there are the various electronic devices the user adds to the mix: GPS, smart phone, brake controller, rear view trailer camera,… And we think if we just legislate the phone…

We rented a new Chrysler earlier this year. Merely changing the fan speed on the climate control required me to take my eyes off the road long enough to tap the screen several times in different spots. It's a good thing my wife was along… "Honey, could you make it a little colder on my side, please?"

Maybe we need to mandate a copilot in every vehicle.

[minke]

My first reaction was also to pose questions: what if this, what if that, pointing out the foolishness. It took a while as I haven't worked for a while but I remembered that things like this are written by committee, the bane of corporations and government.

[Glenn Baglo]

Originally Posted by minke

My first reaction was also to pose questions: what if this, what if that, pointing out the foolishness.

Yup. Seat belts are stupid too, and air bags, and crush zones, and

[minke]

Originally Posted by Glenn Baglo

Yup. Seat belts are stupid too, and air bags, and crush zones, and

Come on now. That is a little over the top. To make an example I'd rather have a GPS on my dashboard and not have to look down at a built-in GPS.

[Glenn Baglo]

Nobody said that you can't have a GPS on your dashboard ( that's where mine is ). You just aren't supposed to program a route while driving.
Numerous studies have found that texting and talking on a cell phone is as dangerous as driving drunk.
That is the basis for the law.
I'm sure you can find examples for almost any law that would seem a ridiculous application of that law.

[minke]

Originally Posted by Glenn Baglo

Nobody said that you can't have a GPS on your dashboard ( that's where mine is ). You just aren't supposed to program a route while driving.
Numerous studies have found that texting and talking on a cell phone is as dangerous as driving drunk.
That is the basis for the law.
I'm sure you can find examples for almost any law that would seem a ridiculous application of that law.

I thought it included not blocking the view. Mine blocks my view of the hood but for someone shorter it would block the view of the road. Cops come in different sizes.

I wonder what set you off. Do you favor committees and found my statement offensive? If so please consider my committee statement retracted.

[Glenn Baglo]

I prefer well-considered positions and discussions. To suggest a law is foolish without presenting any evidence sets me off.

In any event, the police always have a back-up, 'driving without due care and attention' but the penalties for that are much harsher.