You can configure dashcam settings as follows:
Fleet managers can customize the settings for a vehicle dashcam from the Surfsight Portal.
To configure settings:
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From the Surfsight Portal dashboard, click Devices on the navigation bar.
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Use the Search bar to find the name of the dashcam or browse to find the relevant dashcam.
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Click the three dots next to the relevant dashcam.
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In the Edit Device window that pops-up, click SETTINGS.
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Setting
Explanation
This setting enables the recording of audio in both the front and the cabin of the vehicle.
This setting enables or disables MV+AI related events when the driver is distracted. For more information, see About MV+AI.
Enable Audio Alerts
This setting enables audio alerts in the vehicle when there is a risky driving event. The table below shows which configurations of settings enable audio/visual alerts.
This setting enables or disables video recording from the in-cab lens.
Video Text Overlay
This setting enables or disables the text overlay on the video.
Speed Units in Text Overlay
This setting determines the speed units (miles per hour or kilometers per hour) to be used on the video recording.
Time Format
This setting determines the time format (24 HR or 12 HR), in video recordings.
Enable Live Video Streaming
This setting enables live video streaming from the vehicle.
Idle Minutes to Enter Standby
This setting sets the minutes from when the vehicle stops moving until the dashcam enters Standby mode. In Standby mode, the dashcam does not stream live video, record video, or upload video events, until the camera exits Standby mode. Fore more information see Standby mode,
For the AI-12 dashcam, the minutes to enter standby are between ten and sixty.
For the AI-14 dashcam, the minutes to enter standby are between two and sixty.
Drivers Camera
Disable the option to stop recording with the in-cab lens.
When set to off, there are no recordings even if Enable Distracted Driver is set to on.The Drivers Camera setting takes precedence.
Driver Position
Set to left or right to indicate the side on which the driver seat is located. This important for MV+AI and distracted driving functionality.
Recording Encryption
This setting enables encryption for SD card recordings.
Enter a password for the encryption. The password can be 16, 24, or 32 characters in length.
For more information about encryption, see Enable encryption for SD card recordings from the dashcam.
Applicable for AI-14 devices only
This setting enables virtual ignition to start the AI-14 dashcam.
Applicable for AI-14 devices only
This setting sets the seconds from when the AI-14 dashcam wakes up until the screen shuts off.
Note
The AI-14 dashcam records the entire trip, even when the screen is off.
Driver Identification
Driver Prompt
Audio Alert
Driver Prompt Duration in Seconds
This setting enables or disables driver identification (and assignment) through driver check in and check out with a unique PIN or QR code specific to that driver. Driver identification can be enabled either for a driver PIN code or a QR code, but not both.
For more information about Driver check-in and check-out, see Driver check-in and check-out on the dashcam.
When Driver Identification is enabled, a configurable driver prompt is available, with an optional audio alert. The driver prompt can be customized to time intervals between 10 and 60 seconds . This is required when Driver Prompt is enabled.
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Adjust the settings as necessary.
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Click SAVE to apply the changes.
Bulk Settings allows fleet managers to quickly customize the settings of multiple dashcams at once without having to individually configure each dashcam.
To configure settings in bulk:
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From the Surfsight Portal dashboard, click Devices on the navigation bar.
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Check the boxes next to a group of vehicles or next to multiple vehicles in the same or different groups whose settings you want to configure.
Bulk Settings appears at the top.
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Click BULK SETTINGS.
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Setting
Explanation
This setting enables the recording of audio in both the front and the cabin of the vehicle.
This setting enables or disables MV+AI related events when the driver is distracted. For more information, see About MV+AI.
Enable Audio Alerts
This setting enables audio alerts in the vehicle when there is a risky driving event. The table below shows which configurations of settings enable audio/visual alerts.
This setting enables or disables video recording from the in-cab lens.
Video Text Overlay
This setting enables or disables the text overlay on the video.
Speed Units in Text Overlay
This setting determines the speed units (miles per hour or kilometers per hour) to be used on the video recording.
Time Format
This setting determines the time format (24 HR or 12 HR), in video recordings.
Enable Live Video Streaming
This setting enables live video streaming from the vehicle.
Idle Minutes to Enter Standby
This setting sets the minutes from when the vehicle stops moving until the dashcam enters Standby mode. In Standby mode, the dashcam does not stream live video, record video, or upload video events, until the camera exits Standby mode. Fore more information see Standby mode,
For the AI-12 dashcam, the minutes to enter standby are between ten and sixty.
For the AI-14 dashcam, the minutes to enter standby are between two and sixty.
Drivers Camera
Disable the option to stop recording with the in-cab lens.
When set to off, there are no recordings even if Enable Distracted Driver is set to on.The Drivers Camera setting takes precedence.
Driver Position
Set to left or right to indicate the side on which the driver seat is located. This important for MV+AI and distracted driving functionality.
Recording Encryption
This setting enables encryption for SD card recordings.
Enter a password for the encryption. The password can be 16, 24, or 32 characters in length.
For more information about encryption, see Enable encryption for SD card recordings from the dashcam.
Applicable for AI-14 devices only
This setting enables virtual ignition to start the AI-14 dashcam.
Applicable for AI-14 devices only
This setting sets the seconds from when the AI-14 dashcam wakes up until the screen shuts off.
Note
The AI-14 dashcam records the entire trip, even when the screen is off.
Driver Identification
Driver Prompt
Audio Alert
Driver Prompt Duration in Seconds
This setting enables or disables driver identification (and assignment) through driver check in and check out with a unique PIN or QR code specific to that driver. Driver identification can be enabled either for a driver PIN code or a QR code, but not both.
For more information about Driver check-in and check-out, see Driver check-in and check-out on the dashcam.
When Driver Identification is enabled, a configurable driver prompt is available, with an optional audio alert. The driver prompt can be customized to time intervals between 10 and 60 seconds . This is required when Driver Prompt is enabled.
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Adjust the settings as needed.
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Click SAVE to apply the changes.
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In the Settings area, select Organization Settings to turn the Organization profile on and configure the following settings at the organization level:
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Device Settings - configure dashcam settings
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Event Settings - select how to receive alerts (text notification, snapshot, or video) and add the relevant email recipients
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Webhook Settings - add a webhook URL address
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SD Retention Settings - update the recording retention time, in minutes, for each dashcam. The minimum is four minutes.
Current and future dashcams that are part of the organization receive these default settings.
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When the Organization settings profile is enabled and users configure settings using a combination of single, bulk and this profile, each existing device is configured based on its most recent updates, regardless of method. Newly added devices are automatically configured with the Organization profile.
You can configure these at the organization level even if the organization includes dashcams from multiple reseller partners.
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An organization can have dashcams from more than one reseller partner. Fleet managers can buy and manage dashcams different reseller partners, and partners can help manage organizations with their own dashcams and those of other partners.
To configure organization settings:
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Log into the Surfsight Portal and from the navigation bar, click .
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From the Settings menu, select Organization Settings.
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Toggle the button at the top right to turn the profile on.
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Setting |
Explanation |
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This setting enables the recording of audio in both the front and the cabin of the vehicle. |
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This setting enables or disables MV+AI related events when the driver is distracted. For more information, see About MV+AI. |
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Enable Audio Alerts |
This setting enables audio alerts in the vehicle when there is a risky driving event. The table below shows which configurations of settings enable audio/visual alerts. |
This setting enables or disables video recording from the in-cab lens. |
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Video Text Overlay |
This setting enables or disables the text overlay on the video. |
Speed Units in Text Overlay |
This setting determines the speed units (miles per hour or kilometers per hour) to be used on the video recording. |
Time Format |
This setting determines the time format (24 HR or 12 HR), in video recordings. |
Enable Live Video Streaming |
This setting enables live video streaming from the vehicle. |
Idle Minutes to Enter Standby |
This setting sets the minutes from when the vehicle stops moving until the dashcam enters Standby mode. In Standby mode, the dashcam does not stream live video, record video, or upload video events, until the camera exits Standby mode. Fore more information see Standby mode, For the AI-12 dashcam, the minutes to enter standby are between ten and sixty. For the AI-14 dashcam, the minutes to enter standby are between two and sixty. |
Drivers Camera |
Disable the option to stop recording with the in-cab lens. When set to off, there are no recordings even if Enable Distracted Driver is set to on.The Drivers Camera setting takes precedence. |
Driver Position |
Set to left or right to indicate the side on which the driver seat is located. This important for MV+AI and distracted driving functionality. |
Recording Encryption |
This setting enables encryption for SD card recordings. Enter a password for the encryption. The password can be 16, 24, or 32 characters in length. For more information about encryption, see Enable encryption for SD card recordings from the dashcam. |
Applicable for AI-14 devices only |
This setting enables virtual ignition to start the AI-14 dashcam. |
Applicable for AI-14 devices only |
This setting sets the seconds from when the AI-14 dashcam wakes up until the screen shuts off. NoteThe AI-14 dashcam records the entire trip, even when the screen is off. |
Driver Identification Driver Prompt Audio Alert Driver Prompt Duration in Seconds |
This setting enables or disables driver identification (and assignment) through driver check in and check out with a unique PIN or QR code specific to that driver. Driver identification can be enabled either for a driver PIN code or a QR code, but not both. For more information about Driver check-in and check-out, see Driver check-in and check-out on the dashcam. When Driver Identification is enabled, a configurable driver prompt is available, with an optional audio alert. The driver prompt can be customized to time intervals between 10 and 60 seconds . This is required when Driver Prompt is enabled. |
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Select Device Settings.
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In the Device Settings window that pops up, adjust settings as necessary.
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Click SAVE to apply the changes.