{"title":"Black Friday Deals","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome of the brands we stock have kicked off their Black Friday pricing early, and we've matched them. Every camera on this page is already at its Black Friday price, so there's no code to hunt for and no reason to wait. More brands will land here as their sales go live.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBought from The Dash Cam Guys team, a small Aussie-owned business in Melbourne.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vantrue-e1-pro-4k-dash-cam","title":"Vantrue E1 Pro 1-CH Front Dash Cam - Compact 4K, STARVIS 2, GPS, Dual-Band Wi-Fi","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGet 4K Plate Detail From a Camera Nobody Notices. The Vantrue E1 Pro Records the Road Ahead in 4K From Behind Your Mirror\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost people want two things from a front dash cam: a number plate they can actually read, and a camera that does not take over the windscreen. Those two usually pull against each other, because more detail tends to mean a bigger box on the glass. The Vantrue E1 Pro is a front-only dash cam that records 4K on a Sony STARVIS 2 sensor from a body small enough to sit in the shadow of your rear-view mirror.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant the full rundown before you buy? Read our hands-on \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/reviews\/vantrue-e1-pro-review\"\u003eVantrue E1 Pro review\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrusted AU store:\u003c\/strong\u003e We're an authorised Australian reseller, shipping from Melbourne within 24 hours\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dashcamguys.com.au\/policies\/shipping-policy\" title=\"See shipping policy\"\u003e\u003csup\u003e*\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. You get an 18-month warranty with no product registration required, local technical support, and our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dashcamguys.com.au\/policies\/refund-policy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e30-Day No-Worries returns\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho This Isn't For:\u003c\/strong\u003e The E1 Pro records the road ahead only, with no way to add a rear camera. For the road behind as well, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vantrue-element-2-pro-2ch-wifi-gps\"\u003eVantrue E2 Pro\u003c\/a\u003e records 4K front and 2K rear. If 1080p is enough, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vantrue-e1-lite-dash-cam\"\u003eVantrue E1 Lite\u003c\/a\u003e is the cheaper camera in a near-identical small body. The E1 Pro suits drivers who want sharp front footage from a camera that stays out of sight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDCG Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat We Love\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Sony STARVIS 2 IMX678 sensor (per Vantrue) recording 4K (3840 x 2160) at 30fps with HDR, so bright headlights and darker number plates can both hold detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlatePix, an image mode that prioritises number plate clarity, with its own timer so it only runs during the hours you choose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA body small enough to tuck behind the rear-view mirror, which keeps it out of your sightline and out of most of the direct sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA magnetic quick-release mount, so the camera lifts off while the mount stays on the glass, which makes taking it inside overnight a two-second job\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGPS in the mount stamps speed and location on every clip, and mileage statistics log each trip for the Vantrue app\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual-band Wi-Fi on 2.4GHz and 5GHz, so 4K clips reach your phone faster than they would over 2.4GHz alone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotion detection parking mode keeps the 15 seconds before movement and the 30 seconds after, so the clip shows who walked up to the car, not just the bump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA supercapacitor instead of a lithium battery, the better choice for a car parked in the Australian sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParking mode needs constant power from a hardwire kit, sold separately. Switching into parking mode when the ignition goes off (ACC mode) needs a kit with an ACC lead, such as the Vantrue VP05.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVantrue rates the E1 Pro from -20°C to 60°C. Above that range collision detection switches itself off, and Vantrue advises turning the camera off when parked in high heat. A car in full summer sun can pass 60°C inside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery resolution records at 30fps. There is no 60fps mode.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 1.54-inch screen is fine for checking the picture, but the Vantrue app is the easier place to change settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Do Number Plates Blur on Dash Cam Footage?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumber plates blur because a dash cam sets its exposure for the whole scene, not for the small, reflective plate in the middle of it. A plate is a tiny part of the frame, it is usually moving, and its white background bounces back sunlight and headlights. The camera balances everything else first, so the plate can come out smeared or washed out, and zooming into a paused clip only makes the smear bigger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vantrue E1 Pro attacks that from two sides. 4K gives each plate more pixels to begin with, and PlatePix is an alternative image setting that prioritises plate clarity and reduces blur caused by lighting. The trade-off is in Vantrue's own manual: PlatePix brightens the foreground but can make the overall picture darker, so Vantrue suggests scheduling it with the timer, or turning it off, in low light. At night every dash cam is also limited by your own headlight beam, and 4K does not change that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Vantrue E1 Pro compact 4K dash cam mounted behind the rear-view mirror\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/7486\/0324\/files\/VANTRUE_E1_Pro_Hero-Banner_Small_ddeca36a-91db-4585-952b-41d7a1b16c26.webp?v=1770771718\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTop Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReadable plates further back:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4K from the STARVIS 2 sensor leaves room to zoom into a paused clip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlate clarity when it counts:\u003c\/strong\u003e The PlatePix timer runs plate-first processing across your commute and switches it off afterwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNothing on show:\u003c\/strong\u003e The small body hides behind the mirror, so the windscreen still looks like your car.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof of where and how fast:\u003c\/strong\u003e GPS logs speed and location onto the footage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands on the wheel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Voice commands lock a clip, take a photo or switch Wi-Fi on without touching the camera.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClips on your phone sooner:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5GHz Wi-Fi moves large 4K files to the Vantrue app without pulling the card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoom to grow:\u003c\/strong\u003e The optional Vantrue LTE module adds remote viewing and alerts while you are away from the car.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Does the Vantrue E1 Pro Install?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsert a microSD card and format it in the camera under System, then Format Micro SD card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean the windscreen behind the rear-view mirror, fit the electrostatic sticker, then peel the tape off the GPS mount and press the mount and camera onto the sticker.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlug the car charger's built-in USB-C cable into the port on the mount. The USB-C port on the camera body is for data and the LTE module only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuck the 3.5m cable into the headlining and down the pillar with the included pry tool, and use the cable clip to keep it tidy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect the Vantrue app over the camera's Wi-Fi, pick your time zone, and let GPS set the date and time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith no rear camera, there is no cable to run the length of the car, so the plug-in install is short. Parking mode is the bigger job, because hardwiring means finding a switched and a constant fuse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAdd Yours Today\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair it with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vantrue-vp05-hardwire-kit\"\u003eVantrue VP05 hardwire kit\u003c\/a\u003e for parking mode with a live voltage display, and a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vantrue-microsd-card-256gb\"\u003eVantrue 256GB High Endurance microSD card\u003c\/a\u003e to give 4K footage room to breathe. Moving the camera between cars? The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vantrue-e-series-gps-suction-mount\"\u003eVantrue GPS suction mount for the E-Series\u003c\/a\u003e fits the E1 Pro. We ship from Melbourne within 24 hours\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dashcamguys.com.au\/policies\/shipping-policy\" title=\"See shipping policy\"\u003e\u003csup\u003e*\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, backed by our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dashcamguys.com.au\/policies\/refund-policy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e30-Day No-Worries returns\u003c\/a\u003e. We do not install cameras ourselves, but you can find someone local in our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/find-a-dash-cam-installer\"\u003edirectory of independent installers\u003c\/a\u003e. They are independent businesses, so you book and contract directly with them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ctime datetime=\"2026-10-01\"\u003eLast updated: October 2026\u003c\/time\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🔍 \u003cstrong\u003eStill deciding?\u003c\/strong\u003e Read our hands-on \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/reviews\/vantrue-e1-pro-review\"\u003eVantrue E1 Pro review\u003c\/a\u003e, or compare the range in our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/reviews\/best-vantrue-dash-cams-australia\"\u003eVantrue dash cam comparison\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eOwn this already?\u003c\/strong\u003e Read the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/user-guides\/vantrue-e1-pro-user-manual-guide\"\u003eVantrue E1 Pro manual and troubleshooting guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"VANTRUE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42417501863972,"sku":"E1PRO","price":169.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/7486\/0324\/files\/Vantrue-E1-Pro-1-CH-Front-Dash-Cam-Compact-4K-212.webp?v=1791417942"},{"product_id":"vantrue-e1-lite-dash-cam","title":"Vantrue E1 Lite 1-CH Front Dash Cam - 1080p HDR, GPS, Wi-Fi + Voice Control","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePut a Small, Simple Front Camera on the Glass. The Vantrue E1 Lite Dash Cam Records 1080p HDR With GPS on Every Clip\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlenty of people put off buying a dash cam because the spec sheets make it look like they need 4K, three channels and a weekend of wiring. Then something happens at a roundabout or in a car park, and there is nothing on record. The Vantrue E1 Lite takes the opposite approach. It is a small front camera with a 1.54-inch screen that plugs into your 12V socket, records 1080p with HDR and logs your speed and location through its GPS mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrusted AU store:\u003c\/strong\u003e We're an authorised Australian reseller, shipping from Melbourne within 24 hours\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dashcamguys.com.au\/policies\/shipping-policy\" title=\"See shipping policy\"\u003e\u003csup\u003e*\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. You get an 18-month warranty with no product registration required, local technical support, and our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dashcamguys.com.au\/policies\/refund-policy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e30-Day No-Worries returns\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho This Isn't For:\u003c\/strong\u003e The E1 Lite records the road ahead in 1080p only and cannot take a rear camera. If you want to read number plates further away, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vantrue-e1-pro-4k-dash-cam\"\u003eVantrue E1 Pro\u003c\/a\u003e is the 4K step up in the same small shape. For front and rear cover, look at the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vantrue-element-2-2ch-27k\"\u003eVantrue E2\u003c\/a\u003e. The E1 Lite is for first-time buyers and second cars that need a simple front camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDCG Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat We Love\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA small cube-shaped body that tucks behind the rear-view mirror, so it stays out of your sightline and out of view from the footpath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1080p at 30fps with HDR, which balances a bright sky against darker number plates and shadows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA GPS and BeiDou receiver built into the adhesive mount, so speed and location are logged with every clip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 1.54-inch IPS screen for aiming the lens and checking a clip without reaching for your phone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVoice control to lock a clip, take a photo or switch the microphone off while your hands stay on the wheel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWi-Fi and the Vantrue app for a live view, the full settings menu and copying clips to your phone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA supercapacitor instead of a lithium battery, the better choice for a car parked in the Australian sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe camera slides off its mount while the mount stays on the glass, so it is easy to take inside overnight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParking mode needs constant power from the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vantrue-vp05-hardwire-kit\"\u003eVantrue VP05 hardwire kit\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vantrue-vp04-obd-cable-led\"\u003eVantrue VP04 OBD power cable\u003c\/a\u003e, sold separately. The included car charger powers it while you drive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVantrue lists a 2MP GalaxyCore GC2093 sensor, not a Sony STARVIS. If night detail is your priority, the E1 Pro and its STARVIS 2 sensor is the stronger choice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWi-Fi is 2.4GHz only, so copying long clips to your phone is slower than on a 5GHz camera.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo microSD card is included. It takes cards up to 512GB.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Is 1080p Enough for Everyday Driving?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1080p is enough for everyday driving because it shows what happened: who was in which lane, who moved first and what colour the light was. What 1080p cannot always do is read every number plate. The camera spreads about 2 million pixels across a wide view of the road, so a plate close in front of you is far easier to read than one on a car crossing the far side of an intersection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vantrue E1 Lite makes the most of those pixels with HDR, which stops a plate washing out in headlight glare or harsh low sun, and with GPS, which adds the speed and location an insurer will ask about. The trade-off is reach. If your real worry is a driver who clips you and keeps going, more resolution reads a plate from further away, and that is the case for paying more for the 4K E1 Pro.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTop Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-profile install:\u003c\/strong\u003e The small body sits behind the mirror, where it is hard to notice from inside or outside the car.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReadable in harsh light:\u003c\/strong\u003e HDR balances glare and shadow so plates and signs are not washed out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof of speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e The GPS mount records speed and location with every clip, and you can view the route on your phone or computer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands-free control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Voice commands lock a clip or take a photo while you keep driving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick aiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 1.54-inch screen shows the view as you set the angle, so you are not guessing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eParked protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e With the VP05 kit or VP04 cable, it offers collision detection, motion detection, low bitrate and time-lapse parking recording.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat-tolerant power:\u003c\/strong\u003e The supercapacitor copes with a hot parked car better than a lithium battery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Does the Vantrue E1 Lite Install?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlide the camera onto the GPS adhesive mount, insert a microSD card and power it on to find a spot behind the rear-view mirror that gives it a clear view without blocking yours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean the glass and fit an electrostatic sticker: peel film 1, press it onto the windscreen, then peel film 2. Press the mount onto the middle of the sticker.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlug the car charger into the 12V socket and its USB-C lead into the port on the mount, which carries power and GPS to the camera. Tuck the lead into the headlining and down the pillar with the trim tool and cable clip, keeping it clear of any airbag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart the engine and the camera turns on and records. Format the card in System Settings, then connect the Vantrue app over Wi-Fi to set the time and your options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plug-in route needs nothing beyond the trim tool in the box. Hardwiring with the VP05 means connecting to your fuse box, while the VP04 plugs into the OBD-II port instead. If fitment is a barrier, see the note below on finding a local installer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAdd Yours Today\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vantrue-128gb-microsdxc-card\"\u003eVantrue 128GB High Endurance microSD card\u003c\/a\u003e for everyday recording, and add the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vantrue-vp05-hardwire-kit\"\u003eVantrue VP05 hardwire kit\u003c\/a\u003e if you want it watching the car while you are parked. We ship from Melbourne within 24 hours\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dashcamguys.com.au\/policies\/shipping-policy\" title=\"See shipping policy\"\u003e\u003csup\u003e*\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, backed by our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dashcamguys.com.au\/policies\/refund-policy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e30-Day No-Worries returns\u003c\/a\u003e. We do not install cameras ourselves, but you can find someone local in our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/find-a-dash-cam-installer\"\u003edirectory of independent installers\u003c\/a\u003e. They are independent businesses, so you book and contract directly with them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ctime datetime=\"2026-10-01\"\u003eLast updated: October 2026\u003c\/time\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🔍 \u003cstrong\u003eStill deciding?\u003c\/strong\u003e Compare the range in our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/reviews\/best-vantrue-dash-cams-australia\"\u003eVantrue dash cam comparison\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eOwn this already?\u003c\/strong\u003e Read the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/user-guides\/vantrue-e1-lite-user-manual-guide\"\u003eVantrue E1 Lite manual and troubleshooting guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VANTRUE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42417501962276,"sku":"E1LITE","price":119.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/7486\/0324\/files\/Vantrue-E1-Lite-1-CH-Front-Dash-Cam-1080p-HDR-556.webp?v=1791418662"},{"product_id":"vantrue-n4s-3ch-dash-cam","title":"Vantrue N4S (Nexus 4S) 3-CH Front + Rear + IR Cabin Dash Cam - 2.7K, Triple STARVIS 2, GPS","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSee the Road, the Cabin and the Car Behind You After Dark. The Vantrue N4S (Nexus 4S) 3CH Dash Cam Records 2.7K Front, 2.5K Rear and an Infrared Cabin Camera\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA three-channel dash cam is only as good as its weakest camera. Plenty of them save the good sensor for the windscreen and leave the cabin and rear cameras to cope with headlights and dark streets on lesser hardware. That is exactly where a night incident tends to happen. The Vantrue N4S records the front at 2592 x 1944, the cabin and rear at 1440p (2.5K), all at once, and Vantrue states a Sony STARVIS 2 IMX675 sensor behind every lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrusted AU store:\u003c\/strong\u003e We're an authorised Australian reseller, shipping from Melbourne within 24 hours\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dashcamguys.com.au\/policies\/shipping-policy\" title=\"See shipping policy\"\u003e\u003csup\u003e*\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. You get an 18-month warranty with no product registration required, local technical support, and our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dashcamguys.com.au\/policies\/refund-policy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e30-Day No-Worries returns\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho This Isn't For:\u003c\/strong\u003e The N4S tops out at 2.7K at the front. If you want 4K ahead, choose the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vantrue-n4-pro-3ch-4k-dash-cam\"\u003eVantrue N4 Pro\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vantrue-n4-pro-s-3ch-4k-dash-cam\"\u003eVantrue N4 Pro S\u003c\/a\u003e. If you need the back seat on camera as well, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vantrue-n5s-4ch-dash-cam\"\u003eVantrue N5S\u003c\/a\u003e adds a second cabin camera. The N4S suits family, commuter and rideshare drivers who want all three views on matching sensors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDCG Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat We Love\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSony STARVIS 2 IMX675 sensors on all three cameras per Vantrue, so the cabin and rear get the same low-light sensor as the front rather than a cheaper one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1440p (2.5K) rear recording with all three cameras running, which gives the plate of the car behind you more pixels than a 1080p rear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHDR you can switch on or off for each camera separately, plus an HDR timer, so headlights and dark car parks are less likely to wash out the detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour infrared LEDs on the cabin camera, set to Auto by default, which keep faces and hands visible at night without a cabin light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlatePix mode with its own timer, which puts number plate clarity ahead of overall brightness for the hours you choose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGPS in the mount stamps speed and location on every clip, and the Vantrue app turns the trips into mileage statistics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emicroSD support up to 1TB per the manual, so three channels of video keep more days of history before loop recording writes over it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA supercapacitor instead of a lithium battery, the better choice for a car parked in the Australian sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParking mode needs constant power from a hardwire kit, such as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vantrue-vp05-hardwire-kit\"\u003eVantrue VP05\u003c\/a\u003e, sold separately. Vantrue recommends its own ACC kits because other brands place the ACC detection pin differently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVantrue's N4S manual lists two 2.5K rear cameras: the RC09, which is waterproof for mounting outside, and the RC18, which is not waterproof and mounts inside the rear window. Check which one is in your box before you mount anything outside, and ask us if you are unsure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery mode records at 30fps. There is no 60fps option.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you drive rideshare in Victoria or Queensland, transport rules restrict cameras that record inside the car. Read our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/rideshare-dash-cam-laws-in-australia-uber-didi-and-beyond\"\u003erideshare dash cam laws in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e before you use the cabin camera for rideshare work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Do Matching Sensors Matter on a Three-Channel Dash Cam?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatching sensors matter because an incident does not choose which camera it happens in front of. A three-channel dash cam splits its processor and its budget across three lenses, and the usual compromise is a premium sensor at the front with older, noisier sensors in the cabin and at the rear. In daylight you barely notice. At night, the rear plate and the faces in the cabin are often the first details to blur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vantrue N4S uses the same Sony STARVIS 2 IMX675 sensor on all three cameras, according to Vantrue, with HDR on each one and infrared LEDs for the cabin. The trade-off is the front resolution. At 2592 x 1944 it holds fewer pixels than a 4K camera, so a plate far ahead is harder to read than on the N4 Pro or N4 Pro S. If you plan to use the cabin camera for rideshare, check our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/rideshare-dash-cam-laws-in-australia-uber-didi-and-beyond\"\u003erideshare dash cam rules guide\u003c\/a\u003e first, because Victoria and Queensland restrict cameras that record inside rideshare cars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Vantrue N4S PlatePix mode number plate capture example\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/7486\/0324\/files\/N4S-2_03.webp?v=1779925831\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTop Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree views, one standard:\u003c\/strong\u003e STARVIS 2 sensors on the front, cabin and rear keep night footage consistent across all three.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlates behind you, clearer:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 1440p rear camera gives the car behind you more detail than a 1080p rear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour cabin on record:\u003c\/strong\u003e The infrared cabin camera covers the driver and passengers, day or night.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe lead-up, not just the bump:\u003c\/strong\u003e Motion detection parking mode keeps 15 seconds from before the trigger, per the manual.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof of where and how fast:\u003c\/strong\u003e GPS logs speed and location onto every clip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands on the wheel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Voice commands take a photo, lock a clip or switch Wi-Fi on without touching the camera.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for heat:\u003c\/strong\u003e A supercapacitor copes with a hot parked car better than a lithium battery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Does the Vantrue N4S Install?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClip the camera onto the GPS adhesive mount, insert a microSD card and format it in the camera. Power it up on the car charger and set the date, time zone and language before you stick anything down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean the glass, fit the electrostatic sticker beside the rear-view mirror, and press the mount onto it. Check the front and cabin views on the 2-inch screen first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount the rear camera. The RC18 goes inside the rear window, clear of the demister lines. Only the waterproof RC09 goes outside, and Vantrue says to seal its cable joint with heat shrink tubing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRun the rear camera cable along the headlining to the front with the pry tool and plug it into the rear camera port. Power goes into the charging USB-C port. The other USB-C port is for data only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rear cable run is the longest part of the job. In a van, a wagon or a ute with a canopy, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vantrue-29-5ft-rear-camera-cable\"\u003eVantrue 9m rear camera cable\u003c\/a\u003e fits the N4S. Hardwiring for parking mode means finding a switched and a constant fuse, and a circuit tester makes that far easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAdd Yours Today\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair it with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vantrue-vp05-hardwire-kit\"\u003eVantrue VP05 hardwire kit\u003c\/a\u003e for parking mode with a live voltage display, and a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vantrue-512gb-microsd-card\"\u003eVantrue 512GB High Endurance microSD card\u003c\/a\u003e for three channels of recording. We ship from Melbourne within 24 hours\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dashcamguys.com.au\/policies\/shipping-policy\" title=\"See shipping policy\"\u003e\u003csup\u003e*\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, backed by our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dashcamguys.com.au\/policies\/refund-policy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e30-Day No-Worries returns\u003c\/a\u003e. We do not install cameras ourselves, but you can find someone local in our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/find-a-dash-cam-installer\"\u003edirectory of independent installers\u003c\/a\u003e. They are independent businesses, so you book and contract directly with them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ctime datetime=\"2026-10-01\"\u003eLast updated: October 2026\u003c\/time\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🔍 \u003cstrong\u003eStill deciding?\u003c\/strong\u003e Compare the range in our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/reviews\/best-vantrue-dash-cams-australia\"\u003eVantrue dash cam comparison\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eOwn this already?\u003c\/strong\u003e Read the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/user-guides\/vantrue-n4s-user-manual-guide\"\u003eVantrue N4S manual and troubleshooting guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"VANTRUE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42417578016804,"sku":"N4S","price":339.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/7486\/0324\/files\/Vantrue-N4S-Nexus-4S-3-CH-Front-Rear-IR-Cabin-676.webp?v=1791418026"},{"product_id":"vantrue-nexus-5-4ch-dash-cam","title":"Vantrue N5 (Nexus 5) 4-CH Front + Rear + Dual IR Cabin Dash Cam - 2.7K, STARVIS 2 Front, GPS","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRecord the Road and Both Rows of Seats on a Smaller Power Budget. The Vantrue N5 (Nexus 5) 4CH Dash Cam Records Front, Rear and Two Infrared Cabin Cameras\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA front and rear dash cam shows the road. It shows nothing of the passenger who disputes a fare, the argument in the back seat, or the person who leant in through the rear door. Adding cameras usually means a bigger power draw while you are parked. The Vantrue N5 records the road ahead, both rows of seats and the road behind at the same time, and Vantrue rates the whole system at 6W.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrusted AU store:\u003c\/strong\u003e We're an authorised Australian reseller, shipping from Melbourne within 24 hours\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dashcamguys.com.au\/policies\/shipping-policy\" title=\"See shipping policy\"\u003e\u003csup\u003e*\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. You get an 18-month warranty with no product registration required, local technical support, and our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dashcamguys.com.au\/policies\/refund-policy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e30-Day No-Worries returns\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho This Isn't For:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you want a sharper rear camera or remote viewing over LTE, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vantrue-n5s-4ch-dash-cam\"\u003eVantrue N5S\u003c\/a\u003e records its rear at 1440p and supports Vantrue's LTE module. If nobody rides in your back seat, the three-channel \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vantrue-n4s-3ch-dash-cam\"\u003eVantrue N4S (Nexus 4S)\u003c\/a\u003e has one less camera to fit. The N5 suits drivers who want both rows covered on a lower power draw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDCG Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat We Love\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour cameras recording at once, at 1944P on the front and 1080P on the other three, so one incident gives you the road, both rows of seats and the road behind from the same moment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 6W power rating in Vantrue's manual, against 10W for the N5S, so a long park asks less of your car battery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Sony STARVIS 2 IMX675 front sensor with WDR, per Vantrue, which holds number plate detail in low light and glare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour infrared LEDs on each cabin camera, per Vantrue, which keep faces and hands visible on a night shift without a cabin light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotion detection parking mode keeps the 10 seconds before a trigger, so the clip starts before someone reaches the car\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA supercapacitor instead of a lithium battery, the better choice for a car parked in the Australian sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVoice control, so you can lock a clip or take a photo without taking a hand off the wheel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParking mode needs constant power from a hardwire kit, such as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vantrue-5-level-hardwire-kit\"\u003eVantrue VP01\u003c\/a\u003e, sold separately. Vantrue's manual asks for its own kit, because other brands' kits may not switch parking mode correctly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe rear camera records 1080p on a 2MP Sony STARVIS sensor, per Vantrue. It is not the STARVIS 2 sensor used up front.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe rear module mounts inside the rear window. Vantrue publishes no IP rating for it, so it is not designed to be mounted outside the car.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you drive rideshare in Victoria or Queensland, transport rules restrict cameras that record inside the car. Read our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/rideshare-dash-cam-laws-in-australia-uber-didi-and-beyond\"\u003erideshare dash cam laws in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e before you use the cabin cameras for rideshare work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Does the Vantrue N5 Use Two Cabin Cameras?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vantrue N5 uses two cabin cameras because one camera at the windscreen cannot see the whole cabin well. A single interior camera sits beside the mirror and looks back past the front seats. It records the driver and front passenger clearly, but the back seat is further away and partly hidden behind the headrests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe N5 puts a second cabin camera in the rear module, on the back window, looking forward over the rear seats. Each cabin camera has infrared LEDs, so both rows stay visible at night. The trade-off is the install: the rear module needs a cable run to the back window, and four channels fill a card faster than two. In Victoria and Queensland, check the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/rideshare-dash-cam-laws-in-australia-uber-didi-and-beyond\"\u003erideshare camera rules\u003c\/a\u003e before recording passengers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Vantrue N5 dual infrared cabin cameras recording at night\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/7486\/0324\/files\/4efa2239-38dc-4edf-8bf7-ce2260fe07cf.__CR0_0_1464_600_PT0_SX1464_V1.jpg?v=1779760058\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Is the Vantrue N5 Different from the N5S?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vantrue N5 and N5S both record four channels with a 1944P front, but the N5S adds a 1440p rear camera and LTE support, and draws more power. Figures below are from the two Vantrue manuals, with sensors from Vantrue's product pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:2px solid #ddd;\"\u003e \u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:2px solid #ddd;\"\u003eVantrue N5 (Nexus 5)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:2px solid #ddd;\"\u003eVantrue N5S\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRear camera\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e1080P, 2MP Sony STARVIS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e1440P, Sony STARVIS 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop 4-channel mode\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e1944P + 1080P + 1080P + 1080P, 30fps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e1944P + 1080P + 1080P + 1440P, 30fps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e6W, DC 5V 2.4A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e10W, DC 5V 3A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLTE remote viewing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eNot listed in the N5 manual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eOptional Vantrue LTE module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShared\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eTwo infrared cabin cameras, 3.19-inch IPS screen, dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi, GPS mount, supercapacitor, microSD 32GB to 1TB, -20°C to 60°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTop Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoth rows on record:\u003c\/strong\u003e Separate front and rear cabin cameras cover the driver, front passenger and back seat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasier on the battery:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 6W rating gives a hardwire kit more parked hours before its cut-off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNight shifts covered:\u003c\/strong\u003e Infrared on both cabin cameras records the cabin with the lights off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe lead-up, not just the bump:\u003c\/strong\u003e Motion detection keeps the 10 seconds before a trigger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof of where and how fast:\u003c\/strong\u003e GPS logs speed and location onto every clip, and trip records export from the Vantrue app as a PDF.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFaster clip downloads:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5GHz Wi-Fi, the default mode, moves footage to your phone quicker than 2.4GHz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Does the Vantrue N5 Install?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean the glass, fit the electrostatic sticker, and stick the GPS mount behind the rear-view mirror, using the bracket adhesion promoter in the box. The mount base separates from the bracket, so the camera comes off without removing the base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFix the rear module to the top of the back window with its adhesive sticker, clear of the demister lines, with the red-lit rear cabin lens facing forward over the back seat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRun the 6m rear camera cable along the headlining to the front, using the trim tool, and plug it into the main unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower it from the 12V socket with the included car charger, or hardwire it with a Vantrue kit for parking mode. Then insert and format a microSD card and connect the Vantrue app to set the time zone, resolution and parking mode.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rear cable run is the longest part of the job. In a van or a vehicle towing a caravan, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vantrue-n5-rear-camera-cable-49ft\"\u003eVantrue 15m rear camera cable\u003c\/a\u003e fits the N5. Hardwiring means finding a switched and a constant fuse, and a circuit tester makes that far easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/7486\/0324\/files\/ee609522-c973-4ca0-b098-fcb3fcedce62.__CR0_0_1464_600_PT0_SX1464_V1.jpg?v=1779760057\" alt=\"Vantrue N5 four channel dash cam kit contents\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAdd Yours Today\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair it with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vantrue-5-level-hardwire-kit\"\u003eVantrue VP01 hardwire kit\u003c\/a\u003e for parking mode with a voltage cut-off and timer, and a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vantrue-512gb-microsd-card\"\u003eVantrue 512GB High Endurance microSD card\u003c\/a\u003e for four channels of recording. We ship from Melbourne within 24 hours\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dashcamguys.com.au\/policies\/shipping-policy\" title=\"See shipping policy\"\u003e\u003csup\u003e*\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, backed by our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dashcamguys.com.au\/policies\/refund-policy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e30-Day No-Worries returns\u003c\/a\u003e. We do not install cameras ourselves, but you can find someone local in our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/find-a-dash-cam-installer\"\u003edirectory of independent installers\u003c\/a\u003e. They are independent businesses, so you book and contract directly with them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ctime datetime=\"2026-10-01\"\u003eLast updated: October 2026\u003c\/time\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🔍 \u003cstrong\u003eStill deciding?\u003c\/strong\u003e Compare the range in our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/reviews\/best-vantrue-dash-cams-australia\"\u003eVantrue dash cam comparison\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eOwn this already?\u003c\/strong\u003e Read the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/user-guides\/vantrue-n5-user-manual-guide\"\u003eVantrue N5 manual and troubleshooting guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"VANTRUE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42419020267556,"sku":"N5","price":399.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/7486\/0324\/files\/Vantrue-N5-Nexus-5-4-CH-Front-Rear-Dual-IR-Cab-044.webp?v=1791418482"},{"product_id":"vantrue-s1-pro-max-2ch-4k","title":"Vantrue S1 Pro Max 2-CH Front + Rear Dash Cam - Dual 4K STARVIS 2, IP67 Rear, GPS, Dual-Band Wi-Fi","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRead the Plate Behind You, Not Just the One in Front. The Vantrue S1 Pro Max Front and Rear Dash Cam Records 4K at Both Ends\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost front and rear dash cams save their good camera for the front. The rear gets 1080p, which shows that a car hit you but often not whose car it was, once it sits a few lengths back or drives off. Rear-end crashes, tailgaters and a car reversing into you in a car park all happen behind you. The Vantrue S1 Pro Max (Sonnet 1 Pro Max) records 4K through the front and 4K through an IP67 rear camera, each on its own Sony STARVIS 2 sensor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/7486\/0324\/files\/Screenshot_2026-05-04_at_3.42.43_PM.png?v=1777873440\" alt=\"Vantrue S1 Pro Max dual 4K front and rear dash cam\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant the full rundown before you buy? Read our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/reviews\/vantrue-s1-pro-max-review\"\u003eVantrue S1 Pro Max review\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrusted AU store:\u003c\/strong\u003e We're an authorised Australian reseller, shipping from Melbourne within 24 hours\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dashcamguys.com.au\/policies\/shipping-policy\" title=\"See shipping policy\"\u003e\u003csup\u003e*\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. You get an 18-month warranty with no product registration required, local technical support, and our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dashcamguys.com.au\/policies\/refund-policy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e30-Day No-Worries returns\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho This Isn't For:\u003c\/strong\u003e If a 1080p rear is enough, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vantrue-sonnet-1-pro-2ch\"\u003eVantrue S1 Pro\u003c\/a\u003e costs less and adds a 1440p 60fps front mode, which the Max does not have. For 4K ahead from a smaller body, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vantrue-element-2-pro-2ch-wifi-gps\"\u003eVantrue E2 Pro\u003c\/a\u003e pairs it with a 1440p rear. To record the cabin, look at the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vantrue-n4-pro-s-3ch-4k-dash-cam\"\u003eVantrue N4 Pro S\u003c\/a\u003e. The S1 Pro Max suits drivers who want a sharp rear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDCG Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat We Love\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4K (3840 x 2160) through the front and the rear at 30fps, on twin Sony STARVIS 2 IMX678 sensors, so the car behind gets the same detail as the car ahead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn IP67 rear camera, the RC11, that can mount outside on a ute canopy, a van or a tailgate as well as inside the rear glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHDR you can switch on or off for each camera, plus HDR and PlatePix timers, so you can set plate-focused processing for the hours you need it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour ways into parking mode: Auto, ACC, G-sensor or manual, with the choice of watching front and rear or the front only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParking clips go to their own folder, so normal loop recording does not write over them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGPS in the mount stamps speed and location, sets the clock, and drives a HUD screen that shows your speed, heading and the time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual-band Wi-Fi on 2.4GHz and 5GHz, so large 4K files reach your phone without pulling the card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA supercapacitor instead of a lithium battery, the better choice for a car parked in the Australian sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery parking mode needs constant power from a hardwire kit, sold separately. Vantrue recommends its own ACC hardwire kit, because other brands can place the ACC detection pin differently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery mode records at 30fps. There is no 60fps option, unlike the S1 Pro.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo 4K streams fill a card quickly. Vantrue rates the S1 Pro Max for cards up to 1TB, and we would size it at 512GB or more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVantrue rates it from -20°C to 60°C and recommends collision detection in hot weather, and turning it off once the cabin reaches 60°C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Does a 4K Rear Camera Matter?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 4K rear camera matters because the rear lens is just as wide as the front, so a lower resolution spreads fewer pixels over the same scene. Most two-channel dash cams record 1080p behind, which is fine for the car touching your bumper. The problem starts a few lengths back. A tailgater, a car that swerves behind you, or a driver who clips you and keeps going can end up as a car-shaped smudge with no readable plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vantrue S1 Pro Max records the rear in 4K on its own STARVIS 2 IMX678 sensor, the same as the front, so a plate further back has four times the pixels of a 1080p rear to land on. The trade-off is storage and frame rate. Two 4K streams fill a card far faster than 2.7K and 1080p, every mode runs at 30fps, and Vantrue notes PlatePix can make the overall picture darker in low light, which is why it has its own timer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's the Difference Between the S1 Pro Max and the S1 Pro?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:2px solid #ddd;\"\u003e \u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:2px solid #ddd;\"\u003eS1 Pro Max\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:2px solid #ddd;\"\u003eS1 Pro\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFront\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e4K 30fps, STARVIS 2 IMX678, 155°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e2.7K 30fps or 1440p 60fps, STARVIS 2 IMX675, 160°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e4K 30fps, IP67 RC11, 155°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e1080p 30fps, RC04, 165°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlatePix\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eYes, with a timer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotion detection buffer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e10 seconds before, 30 after\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e15 seconds before, 30 after\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eDrivers who need plates read behind them\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eDrivers who need rear context more than rear detail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTop Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA rear camera that identifies:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4K behind gives a tailgater's plate the same detail as the car in front.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNight detail at both ends:\u003c\/strong\u003e Twin STARVIS 2 sensors and HDR hold detail under street lights and headlights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMount it where it sees clearly:\u003c\/strong\u003e The IP67 rear camera can go outside, clear of tinted or dirty rear glass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eParked clips kept apart:\u003c\/strong\u003e Parking footage saves to its own folder, away from loop recording.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands on the wheel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Voice commands take a photo, lock a clip, start recording or turn Wi-Fi on and off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for heat:\u003c\/strong\u003e The supercapacitor copes with a parked car far better than a lithium battery does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/7486\/0324\/files\/S1Pmax-1_03.webp?v=1770159222\" alt=\"Vantrue S1 Pro Max night footage showing number plate detail\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Does the Vantrue S1 Pro Max Install?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsert a microSD card and format it in the camera before your first drive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean the windscreen, fit the electrostatic sticker beside the rear-view mirror, then stick the GPS mount to it and fit the camera.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount the RC11 rear camera inside the rear glass or outside the car, and run the 6m rear camera cable to the front camera, using the pry tool and cable clips in the box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlug the car charger's built-in 3.5m USB-C cable into the mount, or hardwire it with a Vantrue ACC hardwire kit if you want parking mode to start when you switch off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect the Vantrue app over the camera's Wi-Fi, set your time zone, and let GPS set the date and time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plug-in route needs nothing beyond the pry tool in the box. Hardwiring is the bigger job, because it means finding a switched and a constant fuse. An outside rear camera adds a cable entry point that has to stay watertight, so take your time with it, or book an independent installer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAdd Yours Today\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair it with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vantrue-vp05-hardwire-kit\"\u003eVantrue VP05 hardwire kit\u003c\/a\u003e so parking mode starts when you switch off, and a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vantrue-512gb-microsd-card\"\u003eVantrue 512GB High Endurance microSD card\u003c\/a\u003e to give two 4K streams room to breathe. We ship from Melbourne within 24 hours\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dashcamguys.com.au\/policies\/shipping-policy\" title=\"See shipping policy\"\u003e\u003csup\u003e*\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, backed by our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dashcamguys.com.au\/policies\/refund-policy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e30-Day No-Worries returns\u003c\/a\u003e. We do not install cameras ourselves, but you can find someone local in our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/find-a-dash-cam-installer\"\u003edirectory of independent installers\u003c\/a\u003e. They are independent businesses, so you book and contract directly with them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ctime datetime=\"2026-10-01\"\u003eLast updated: October 2026\u003c\/time\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🔍 \u003cstrong\u003eStill deciding?\u003c\/strong\u003e Read our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/reviews\/vantrue-s1-pro-max-review\"\u003eVantrue S1 Pro Max review\u003c\/a\u003e, or compare the range in our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/reviews\/best-vantrue-dash-cams-australia\"\u003eVantrue dash cam comparison\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eOwn this already?\u003c\/strong\u003e Read the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/user-guides\/vantrue-sonnet-1-pro-max-user-manual-guide\"\u003eVantrue S1 Pro Max manual and troubleshooting guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"VANTRUE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51482950500388,"sku":"S1PROMAX","price":349.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/7486\/0324\/files\/Vantrue-S1-Pro-Max-2-CH-Front-Rear-Dash-Cam-Du-236.webp?v=1791418704"},{"product_id":"vantrue-n4-pro-s-3ch-4k-dash-cam","title":"Vantrue N4 Pro S 3-CH Front + Rear + IR Cabin Dash Cam - 4K, 2.5K Rear, Triple STARVIS 2, GPS","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRead the Plate Behind You, Not Just the Car. The Vantrue N4 Pro S 3CH Dash Cam Records 4K Front, 2.5K Rear and an Infrared Cabin Camera\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany three-channel dash cams record the rear at 1080p. That is enough to show a car ran into you at the lights, and often not enough to read its number plate at night. Add a cabin camera and some also cut the front back below 4K. The Vantrue N4 Pro S records 4K ahead, 2.5K (1440p) behind and 1080p in the cabin, all at once, on Sony STARVIS 2 sensors that Vantrue names for every lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant the full rundown before you buy? Read our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/reviews\/vantrue-n4-pro-s-review\"\u003eVantrue N4 Pro S review\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrusted AU store:\u003c\/strong\u003e We're an authorised Australian reseller, shipping from Melbourne within 24 hours\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dashcamguys.com.au\/policies\/shipping-policy\" title=\"See shipping policy\"\u003e\u003csup\u003e*\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. You get an 18-month warranty with no product registration required, local technical support, and our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dashcamguys.com.au\/policies\/refund-policy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e30-Day No-Worries returns\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho This Isn't For:\u003c\/strong\u003e If a 1080p rear view is enough for you, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vantrue-n4-pro-3ch-4k-dash-cam\"\u003eVantrue N4 Pro\u003c\/a\u003e covers the same three directions for less. If you want the back seat on camera too, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vantrue-n5s-4ch-dash-cam\"\u003eVantrue N5S\u003c\/a\u003e adds a second cabin camera. If you need 60fps, no N4 Pro S mode goes above 30fps. The N4 Pro S suits rideshare, family and highway drivers who want a readable rear plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDCG Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat We Love\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.5K (1440p) rear recording while the front records 4K and the cabin 1080p, which puts more pixels on the number plate of the car behind you than a 1080p rear can\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSony STARVIS 2 sensors on all three cameras per Vantrue (IMX678 front, IMX675 rear, IMX662 cabin), so the rear and cabin get the same low-light sensor generation as the front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour infrared LEDs on the cabin camera, set to Auto by default, which keep faces and hands visible on a night shift without a cabin light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlatePix mode, which you can switch on or set on a timer, so the camera puts number plate clarity first when the lighting is against you\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotion detection parking mode with 10 seconds of pre-recording, so the clip starts before someone reaches the car\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGPS in the mount stamps speed and location on every clip, and the Vantrue app and player show the route\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emicroSD support up to 1TB per the manual, so three channels of footage keep more days of history before loop recording writes over it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA supercapacitor instead of a lithium battery, the better choice for a car parked in the Australian sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParking mode needs constant power from a Vantrue hardwire kit, such as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vantrue-vp05-hardwire-kit\"\u003eVantrue VP05\u003c\/a\u003e, sold separately. Vantrue warns that other brands' kits may not trigger parking mode correctly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVantrue makes the N4 Pro S rear camera in two versions, both 2.5K. The RC09 is IP67 rated for mounting outside. The newer RC18 is not waterproof and mounts inside the rear window. Check which one is in your box before you mount anything outside, and ask us if you are unsure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery mode records at 30fps, and the manual lists HDR for the front and cabin cameras, not the rear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you drive rideshare in Victoria or Queensland, transport rules restrict cameras that record inside the car. Read our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/rideshare-dash-cam-laws-in-australia-uber-didi-and-beyond\"\u003erideshare dash cam laws in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e before you use the cabin camera for rideshare work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Does a 2.5K Rear Camera Matter on a Three-Channel Dash Cam?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 2.5K rear camera matters because the plate you most often need is the one behind you, on the car that ran into you at the lights. A dash cam processor can only handle so much video at once, so most multi-channel cameras give the front the detail and record the rear and cabin at 1080p. A plate a few car lengths back, at night, under headlights, can end up as a handful of unreadable pixels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vantrue N4 Pro S records the rear at 2560 x 1440, about 78 per cent more pixels than 1080p, while the front stays at 4K and the cabin at 1080p. The trade-off is data and heat. Three streams fill a memory card quickly and the camera draws 7W, so a high endurance card and a hardwire kit with a voltage cut-off matter more than on a single camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Vantrue N4 Pro S night footage showing number plate clarity\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/7486\/0324\/files\/N4PS-1_02.webp?v=1779760717\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTop Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlates behind you, readable:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 1440p rear camera gives the car behind you more detail than a 1080p rear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlates ahead stay sharp:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 4K STARVIS 2 front camera keeps full resolution with all three cameras recording.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour cabin on record:\u003c\/strong\u003e The infrared cabin camera covers the driver and passengers, day or night.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe lead-up, not just the bump:\u003c\/strong\u003e Motion detection keeps the 10 seconds before a trigger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof of where and how fast:\u003c\/strong\u003e GPS logs speed and location onto every clip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands on the wheel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Voice commands take a photo or switch Wi-Fi on without touching the camera.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for heat:\u003c\/strong\u003e A supercapacitor copes with a hot parked car better than a lithium battery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Does the Vantrue N4 Pro S Install?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean the glass, fit the electrostatic sticker beside the rear-view mirror, and stick the GPS mount on it using the adhesion promoter in the box. Check the front and cabin views on the 3.19-inch screen before you press it down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStick the rear camera near the centre of the rear window, inside the glass and clear of the demister lines. Only the IP67 RC09 version goes outside, and Vantrue says to seal its cable joint with heat shrink tubing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRun the rear camera cable along the headlining to the front using the pry tool, and plug it into the USB-C port the manual shows for the rear camera. The other USB-C port is for power only and will not run the rear camera.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower it from the 12V socket with the included car charger, or hardwire it with a Vantrue kit for parking mode. Then insert and format a microSD card and connect the Vantrue app to set the time zone and parking mode.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rear cable run is the longest part of the job. In a van, a wagon or a ute with a canopy, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vantrue-29-5ft-rear-camera-cable\"\u003eVantrue 9m rear camera cable\u003c\/a\u003e fits the N4 Pro S. Hardwiring means finding a switched and a constant fuse, and a circuit tester makes that far easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAdd Yours Today\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair it with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vantrue-vp05-hardwire-kit\"\u003eVantrue VP05 hardwire kit\u003c\/a\u003e for parking mode with a live voltage display, and a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vantrue-512gb-microsd-card\"\u003eVantrue 512GB High Endurance microSD card\u003c\/a\u003e for three channels of recording. We ship from Melbourne within 24 hours\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dashcamguys.com.au\/policies\/shipping-policy\" title=\"See shipping policy\"\u003e\u003csup\u003e*\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, backed by our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dashcamguys.com.au\/policies\/refund-policy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e30-Day No-Worries returns\u003c\/a\u003e. We do not install cameras ourselves, but you can find someone local in our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/find-a-dash-cam-installer\"\u003edirectory of independent installers\u003c\/a\u003e. They are independent businesses, so you book and contract directly with them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ctime datetime=\"2026-10-01\"\u003eLast updated: October 2026\u003c\/time\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🔍 \u003cstrong\u003eStill deciding?\u003c\/strong\u003e Read our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/reviews\/vantrue-n4-pro-s-review\"\u003eVantrue N4 Pro S review\u003c\/a\u003e, our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/reviews\/vantrue-n4-pro-vs-n4-pro-s\"\u003eVantrue N4 Pro vs N4 Pro S comparison\u003c\/a\u003e and our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/reviews\/navman-mivue-surround-vs-vantrue-n4-pro-s\"\u003eNavman MiVue Surround vs Vantrue N4 Pro S comparison\u003c\/a\u003e, or compare the range in our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/reviews\/best-vantrue-dash-cams-australia\"\u003eVantrue dash cam comparison\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eOwn this already?\u003c\/strong\u003e Read the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/user-guides\/vantrue-n4-pro-s-user-manual-guide\"\u003eVantrue N4 Pro S manual and troubleshooting guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"VANTRUE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42419022528548,"sku":"N4PROS","price":455.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/7486\/0324\/files\/Vantrue-N4-Pro-S-3-CH-Front-Rear-IR-Cabin-Dash-972.webp?v=1791418890"},{"product_id":"vantrue-e360-5-2k-360-front-cabin","title":"Vantrue E360 2-CH 360° Front + IR Cabin Dash Cam - 5.2K Panorama, STARVIS 2, GPS, 5GHz Wi-Fi","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKeep the Road Ahead and the Cabin in the Same Clip. The Vantrue E360 Records a 5.2K 360° Panorama From One Windscreen Unit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA front dash cam only proves what happened in front of you. A car that drifts into your door at a roundabout, a cyclist who appears at the side window, or a passenger who disputes what happened on the back seat all sit outside its view. Add a separate cabin camera and you get two files with a gap between them. The Vantrue E360 puts two 210° lenses back to back and stitches them into one 360° picture of the road, the side windows and the cabin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant the full rundown before you buy? Read our hands-on \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/reviews\/vantrue-e360-review\"\u003eVantrue E360 review\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrusted AU store:\u003c\/strong\u003e We're an authorised Australian reseller, shipping from Melbourne within 24 hours\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dashcamguys.com.au\/policies\/shipping-policy\" title=\"See shipping policy\"\u003e\u003csup\u003e*\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. You get an 18-month warranty with no product registration required, local technical support, and our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dashcamguys.com.au\/policies\/refund-policy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e30-Day No-Worries returns\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho This Isn't For:\u003c\/strong\u003e The base E360 has no rear camera in the box. For the road behind, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vantrue-e360-plus-3ch-360-dash-cam\"\u003eVantrue E360 Plus\u003c\/a\u003e adds a 2.7K rear camera, and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vantrue-e360-ace-3ch-360-dash-cam\"\u003eVantrue E360 ACE\u003c\/a\u003e adds the rear camera and a handheld mount. If distant number plates matter most, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vantrue-n4-pro-s-3ch-4k-dash-cam\"\u003eVantrue N4 Pro S\u003c\/a\u003e is a conventional 3-channel camera with a 4K front. The E360 suits drivers who want the front and cabin in one view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDCG Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat We Love\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo 210° lenses back to back, stitched into one 5.2K (5184 x 1944) panorama, so the road ahead, the view out the side windows and the cabin share one clip instead of two files with a gap between them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Sony STARVIS 2 IMX675 sensor per Vantrue, with HDR on both lenses, which holds detail in low light and against oncoming headlights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEight infrared LEDs per Vantrue, with the cabin set to Auto by default, so faces and hands stay on record after dark without switching on a cabin light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou are not locked into the panorama. Switch to two flat views, such as 1944p on both lenses, or 1440p on both at 60fps, when you want a picture that looks like a normal dash cam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGPS built into the mount stamps speed and location on every clip, and the Vantrue app exports mileage statistics as a PDF or an image\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVoice control and a 1.54-inch touchscreen, so locking a clip or turning on Wi-Fi does not mean digging through a menu while you drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual-band Wi-Fi that runs on 5GHz by default, which matters when a single 5.2K file is a big download to your phone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe camera body has a rear camera port, but the base E360 ships without a rear camera or rear cable. Buy the E360 Plus or E360 ACE if you want one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParking mode needs constant power from a Vantrue hardwire kit or OBD cable, sold separately. Vantrue warns that other brands' kits may not switch parking mode on and off correctly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVantrue says to mount it at least 40cm from each A-pillar, ideally in the centre of the windscreen, and not directly in front of a passenger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you drive rideshare in Victoria or Queensland, transport rules restrict cameras that record inside the car. Read our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/rideshare-dash-cam-laws-in-australia-uber-didi-and-beyond\"\u003erideshare dash cam laws in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e before you use the E360 for rideshare work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Does the Vantrue E360 Stitch Two Lenses Into One View?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vantrue E360 stitches its two lenses together so there is no blind gap between the front view and the cabin view. A conventional front and cabin setup records two separate pictures, each with an edge. Anything that happens at the edges, such as a car clipping your front guard at a roundabout or a passenger reaching across from the side, can fall between them. Each 210° lens sees past the halfway point, so the two views overlap and Vantrue's PanoVis stitching joins them into one continuous circle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe trade-off is detail at distance. The 5.2K panorama is made from two 2592 x 1944 frames placed side by side and spread across 360°, so a number plate far ahead gets fewer pixels than it would on a 4K front camera. The cabin footage also turns black and white while the infrared LEDs are on. Because it records the cabin, rideshare drivers in Victoria and Queensland should note that transport rules restrict cameras that record inside the car. Read our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/rideshare-dash-cam-laws-in-australia-uber-didi-and-beyond\"\u003erideshare dash cam laws in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cvideo width=\"100%\" autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"\" playsinline=\"\"\u003e\u003csource src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/videos\/c\/o\/v\/9697de9803e1490aaee9d42bb18e3769.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\"\u003e\u003c\/video\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTop Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo gap between cameras:\u003c\/strong\u003e One stitched view covers the road ahead, the side windows and the cabin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNight shifts covered:\u003c\/strong\u003e Infrared LEDs keep the cabin readable after dark without a light on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe view you need:\u003c\/strong\u003e Swap the panorama for two flat views or a front-only mode in the menu.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof of where and how fast:\u003c\/strong\u003e GPS logs speed and location onto every clip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands on the wheel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Voice commands lock a clip, take a photo or turn Wi-Fi on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe lead-up on record:\u003c\/strong\u003e Motion detection parking mode keeps the 10 seconds before a trigger and the 30 seconds after.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Does the Vantrue E360 Install?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsert a U3 microSD card, power the camera on and set the language and time zone before it goes on the glass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose a spot in the centre of the windscreen, at least 40cm from each A-pillar. Clean the glass, fit the electrostatic sticker and press the adhesive GPS mount base onto it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlide the camera onto the mount with the front lens facing the road and the cabin lens facing the seats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlug the car charger into the cigarette lighter socket and tuck its 3.5m cable along the headlining and down the A-pillar, using the cable clip to keep it tidy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith no rear camera there is no cable to run the length of the car, so the car charger install is short. The split mount means the camera lifts off while the base stays on the glass. Parking mode is the bigger job, because hardwiring means finding a switched and a constant fuse. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vantrue-vp04-obd-cable-led\"\u003eVantrue VP04 OBD power cable\u003c\/a\u003e avoids the fuse box in vehicles that keep the OBD port live when parked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/7486\/0324\/files\/E360-6_02_f63fbfd6-450d-4416-8870-628cb7601ea0.webp?v=1772149851\" alt=\"Vantrue E360 360 degree dash cam mounted on the windscreen\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAdd Yours Today\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair it with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vantrue-vp05-hardwire-kit\"\u003eVantrue VP05 hardwire kit\u003c\/a\u003e for parking mode with a live voltage display, and a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vantrue-512gb-microsd-card\"\u003eVantrue 512GB High Endurance microSD card\u003c\/a\u003e, because a 5.2K panorama fills a card quickly. Running two cars? A spare \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vantrue-e360-ace-gps-mount\"\u003eVantrue E360 GPS mount\u003c\/a\u003e lets the camera move between them. We ship from Melbourne within 24 hours\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dashcamguys.com.au\/policies\/shipping-policy\" title=\"See shipping policy\"\u003e\u003csup\u003e*\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, backed by our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dashcamguys.com.au\/policies\/refund-policy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e30-Day No-Worries returns\u003c\/a\u003e. We do not install cameras ourselves, but you can find someone local in our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/find-a-dash-cam-installer\"\u003edirectory of independent installers\u003c\/a\u003e. They are independent businesses, so you book and contract directly with them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ctime datetime=\"2026-10-01\"\u003eLast updated: October 2026\u003c\/time\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🔍 \u003cstrong\u003eStill deciding?\u003c\/strong\u003e Read our hands-on \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/reviews\/vantrue-e360-review\"\u003eVantrue E360 review\u003c\/a\u003e, see how it stacks up in our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/reviews\/best-360-dash-cam-vantrue-e360-vs-70mai-omni\"\u003eVantrue E360 vs 70mai Omni comparison\u003c\/a\u003e, or compare the range in our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/reviews\/best-vantrue-dash-cams-australia\"\u003eVantrue dash cam comparison\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eOwn this already?\u003c\/strong\u003e Read the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/user-guides\/vantrue-e360-user-manual-guide\"\u003eVantrue E360 manual and troubleshooting guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"VANTRUE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42938925383716,"sku":"E360","price":249.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/7486\/0324\/files\/Vantrue-E360-2-CH-360-Front-IR-Cabin-Dash-Cam-524.webp?v=1791418542"},{"product_id":"vantrue-n2x-2ch-front-cabin","title":"Vantrue N2X 2-CH Front + IR Cabin Dash Cam - 2.7K STARVIS 2, GPS Mount, Replaces N2 Pro","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKeep the Road and Your Passengers on Record. The Vantrue N2X Front and Cabin Dash Cam Records 2.7K Ahead and 1080p Infrared Inside\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA front dash cam proves what happened on the road. It proves nothing when the argument is about what happened inside the car: a fare dispute, a claim about something you said, or damage to the back seat. A cabin camera without infrared also turns to grain once the interior light goes off. The Vantrue N2X records the road ahead and the cabin from one body, day or night, and it is the model that replaces the Vantrue N2 Pro.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant the full rundown before you buy? Read our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/reviews\/vantrue-n2x-review\"\u003eVantrue N2X review\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrusted AU store:\u003c\/strong\u003e We're an authorised Australian reseller, shipping from Melbourne within 24 hours\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dashcamguys.com.au\/policies\/shipping-policy\" title=\"See shipping policy\"\u003e\u003csup\u003e*\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. You get an 18-month warranty with no product registration required, local technical support, and our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dashcamguys.com.au\/policies\/refund-policy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e30-Day No-Worries returns\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho This Isn't For:\u003c\/strong\u003e The N2X has no rear camera and cannot take one. If you want the road behind on record too, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vantrue-n4-pro-3ch-4k-dash-cam\"\u003eVantrue N4 Pro\u003c\/a\u003e adds a rear camera to the front and cabin. Victoria's rideshare rules call for a front-facing, video-only camera, such as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vantrue-e1-pro-4k-dash-cam\"\u003eVantrue E1 Pro\u003c\/a\u003e. The N2X suits drivers elsewhere whose main risk sits inside the car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDCG Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat We Love\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 2.7K front camera (2592 x 1944) on a Sony STARVIS 2 IMX675 sensor per Vantrue, recording alongside the 1080p cabin, so plates ahead come out sharper than the N2 Pro's 1080p front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour infrared LEDs on the cabin camera, set to Auto by default, which keep faces and hands visible on a night shift without a cabin light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGPS built into the mount in the box, so speed and location are stamped on every clip and trip reports export from the Vantrue app as a PDF or JPG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotion detection parking mode keeps the 15 seconds before a trigger and the 30 seconds after, so the clip shows who walked up to the car, not just the bump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe camera lifts off its mount while the mount stays on the glass, which makes it easy to take inside overnight or move to a second car\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual-band Wi-Fi that runs on 5GHz by default, so clips reach your phone faster than on 2.4GHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA supercapacitor instead of a lithium battery, the better choice for a car parked in the Australian sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnly the adhesive GPS mount comes in the box. If the camera will move between cars, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vantrue-gps-mount-n2x-n4s-n5s\"\u003eVantrue GPS suction mount for the N2X\u003c\/a\u003e is sold separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParking mode needs constant power from a Vantrue hardwire kit or OBD cable, sold separately. Vantrue warns that other brands' kits may not trigger parking mode correctly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe cabin camera tops out at 1080p in every mode, and its night footage is black and white while the infrared LEDs are on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you drive rideshare in Victoria or Queensland, transport rules restrict cameras that record inside the car. Read our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/rideshare-dash-cam-laws-in-australia-uber-didi-and-beyond\"\u003erideshare dash cam laws in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e before you use the cabin camera for rideshare work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Does the Vantrue N2X Cabin Camera Use Infrared?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vantrue N2X cabin camera uses infrared so it can still record faces after dark, when there is almost no visible light inside the car. A camera sensor needs light to build a picture. On a night shift the cabin is lit by little more than the dash and passing headlights, so an ordinary cabin camera records grainy shapes, or nothing useful at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe N2X fixes that with four infrared LEDs beside the cabin lens. They light the cabin with infrared that the camera sees clearly and your passengers barely notice, and on Auto they switch on as the light drops. The trade-off is colour. While the LEDs are running the cabin footage is black and white, and at 1080p it records who did what rather than fine detail such as the text on a card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Vantrue N2X infrared cabin footage showing passengers at night\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/7486\/0324\/files\/N2X-1_04.webp?v=1777873778\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDoes the Vantrue N2X Replace the N2 Pro?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Vantrue N2X is the model that replaces the Vantrue N2 Pro, and it is the one to buy if you are replacing an N2 Pro. It keeps the idea that made the N2 Pro popular with rideshare drivers, one camera body filming the road and the passengers, and brings the front camera and the GPS up to date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVantrue N2 Pro\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVantrue N2X\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFront with cabin running\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1080p at 30fps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 1944p (2.7K) at 30fps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCabin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1080p, lens rotates 80°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1080p, 4 infrared LEDs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGPS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeparate GPS mount, bought separately\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilt into the mount in the box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003e\u003cem\u003eN2 Pro figures are from Vantrue's N2 Pro product page. N2X figures are from the N2X user manual and Vantrue's N2X product page.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two cameras use different mounts, so an N2 Pro mount will not fit the N2X. If you are keeping an N2 Pro running, we still stock the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vantrue-n2-pro-adhesive-gps-mount\"\u003eVantrue N2 Pro GPS mount\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTop Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoth sides of the story:\u003c\/strong\u003e The road ahead and the cabin record together, so a passenger dispute has footage behind it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNight shifts covered:\u003c\/strong\u003e Infrared LEDs keep the cabin readable after dark without switching on a light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlates ahead stay readable:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2.7K STARVIS 2 front camera holds more detail than a 1080p front.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof of where and how fast:\u003c\/strong\u003e GPS logs speed and location onto every clip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands on the wheel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Voice commands lock a clip, take a photo or switch Wi-Fi on without touching the camera.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrivacy when you want it:\u003c\/strong\u003e Audio recording switches off, and Privacy Mode is one setting away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Does the Vantrue N2X Install?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsert a microSD card, power the camera on through the GPS mount, and set the date, time zone and language before it goes on the glass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean the windscreen beside the rear-view mirror, fit the electrostatic sticker, and press the adhesive GPS mount onto it so the front camera faces the road and the cabin camera faces the seats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePush the camera onto the mount and plug the car charger into the power port on the GPS mount.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuck the 3.5m charger cable along the headlining and down the pillar with the pry tool, and use the cable clip to keep it tidy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith no rear camera there is no cable to run the length of the car, so the car charger install is short. Parking mode is the bigger job, because hardwiring means finding a switched and a constant fuse. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vantrue-vp04-obd-cable-led\"\u003eVantrue VP04 OBD power cable\u003c\/a\u003e avoids the fuse box in vehicles that keep the OBD port live.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAdd Yours Today\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair it with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vantrue-vp05-hardwire-kit\"\u003eVantrue VP05 hardwire kit\u003c\/a\u003e for parking mode with a live voltage display, and a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vantrue-microsd-card-256gb\"\u003eVantrue 256GB High Endurance microSD card\u003c\/a\u003e for long shifts with parking mode on. Moving the camera between cars? The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/road-ready-portable-dash-cam-pack-rr1-vantrue-n2x\"\u003ePortable Protection Pack\u003c\/a\u003e bundles the N2X with a suction mount and a 128GB card. We ship from Melbourne within 24 hours\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dashcamguys.com.au\/policies\/shipping-policy\" title=\"See shipping policy\"\u003e\u003csup\u003e*\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, backed by our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dashcamguys.com.au\/policies\/refund-policy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e30-Day No-Worries returns\u003c\/a\u003e. We do not install cameras ourselves, but you can find someone local in our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/find-a-dash-cam-installer\"\u003edirectory of independent installers\u003c\/a\u003e. They are independent businesses, so you book and contract directly with them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ctime datetime=\"2026-10-01\"\u003eLast updated: October 2026\u003c\/time\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🔍 \u003cstrong\u003eStill deciding?\u003c\/strong\u003e Read our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/reviews\/vantrue-n2x-review\"\u003eVantrue N2X review\u003c\/a\u003e, or compare the range in our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/reviews\/best-vantrue-dash-cams-australia\"\u003eVantrue dash cam comparison\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eOwn this already?\u003c\/strong\u003e Read the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/user-guides\/vantrue-n2x-user-manual-guide\"\u003eVantrue N2X manual and troubleshooting guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"VANTRUE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42940012462116,"sku":"N2X","price":229.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/7486\/0324\/files\/Vantrue-N2X-2-CH-Front-IR-Cabin-Dash-Cam-2-7K-476.webp?v=1791417746"},{"product_id":"vantrue-sonnet-1-pro-2ch","title":"Vantrue S1 Pro 2-CH Front + Rear Dash Cam - 2.7K STARVIS 2 Front, 1080p Rear, GPS, Dual-Band Wi-Fi","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGet a Sharp View Ahead and a Witness Behind Without Paying for 4K Twice. The Vantrue S1 Pro Front and Rear Dash Cam Records 2.7K Ahead and 1080p Behind\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of the detail that settles a claim sits in front of you: the plate of the car that pulled out, the colour of the light, the sign on the corner. The rear camera has a simpler job, which is to show the car that ran into your bumper. Paying for 4K at both ends makes sense for some drivers, but not everyone. The Vantrue S1 Pro (Sonnet 1 Pro) puts a Sony STARVIS 2 sensor and 2.7K up front, and a 1080p camera behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrusted AU store:\u003c\/strong\u003e We're an authorised Australian reseller, shipping from Melbourne within 24 hours\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dashcamguys.com.au\/policies\/shipping-policy\" title=\"See shipping policy\"\u003e\u003csup\u003e*\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. You get an 18-month warranty with no product registration required, local technical support, and our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dashcamguys.com.au\/policies\/refund-policy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e30-Day No-Worries returns\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho This Isn't For:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you need to read the plate of a car well behind you, the 1080p rear is the limit. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vantrue-s1-pro-max-2ch-4k\"\u003eVantrue S1 Pro Max\u003c\/a\u003e records 4K at both ends, and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vantrue-element-2-pro-2ch-wifi-gps\"\u003eVantrue E2 Pro\u003c\/a\u003e pairs 4K with a 1440p rear. To record the cabin, look at the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vantrue-n4-pro-s-3ch-4k-dash-cam\"\u003eVantrue N4 Pro S\u003c\/a\u003e. The S1 Pro suits drivers who want strong front detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDCG Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat We Love\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Sony STARVIS 2 IMX675 front sensor recording 2.7K (2592 x 1944), so plates and signs ahead hold their detail at night as well as by day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 1440p at 60fps front mode in the record menu, which halves the gap between frames when a car crosses in front of you quickly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHDR on by default, with an HDR timer if you only want it at set hours, so headlight glare is less likely to wash out a plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotion detection parking mode saves the 15 seconds before movement and the 30 seconds after, with front and rear detection areas you can resize\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGPS in the mount stamps speed and location on every clip, sets the clock, and logs trips in the Vantrue app as mileage statistics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual-band Wi-Fi on 2.4GHz and 5GHz, so clips reach your phone without pulling the card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA supercapacitor instead of a lithium battery, the better choice for a car parked in the Australian sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoom to grow: an optional IP67 rear camera for outside mounting, a cabin camera for driver monitoring, and the optional Vantrue LTE module for remote alerts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery parking mode needs constant power from a hardwire kit, sold separately. Vantrue recommends its own ACC hardwire kit, because other brands can place the ACC detection pin differently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe RC04 rear camera in the box sticks to the inside of the rear glass. For mounting outside, such as on a ute canopy, Vantrue offers the optional RC07 waterproof rear camera.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVantrue rates the S1 Pro from -20°C to 60°C and advises turning it off once the cabin reaches 60°C, so use collision detection, or switch off, on the hottest days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParking clips share the normal video folder with your driving footage, so save anything important before loop recording writes over it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Is a 1080p Rear Camera Enough for Most Drivers?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 1080p rear camera is enough for most drivers because the car you need on record is usually right behind you. In a nose-to-tail crash the other car fills a large part of the rear frame, so its plate, driver and position are clear without 4K. Where 1080p struggles is distance. A wide 165° rear lens spreads its pixels across the whole back window, so a car two or three lengths back can be identifiable as a car without its plate being readable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vantrue S1 Pro puts its detail where most evidence comes from, with a 2.7K STARVIS 2 front camera and a 1440p at 60fps mode for fast cross traffic. The trade-off is at the back. If your worry is a tailgater hanging back or a car swerving behind you at highway speed, a 4K rear records more of that, which is why the S1 Pro Max exists. Storage is the tax you pay for detail, and the S1 Pro charges less of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTop Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlates readable at night:\u003c\/strong\u003e The STARVIS 2 front sensor and HDR keep detail under street lights and oncoming headlights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA clear view of the bump:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 1080p rear camera records the car behind you every time you drive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLess blur on fast traffic:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 1440p at 60fps option records twice as many frames as 30fps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe lead-up, not just the hit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Motion detection keeps the 15 seconds before movement as well as the 30 seconds after.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands on the wheel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Voice commands take a photo, lock a clip, start recording or turn Wi-Fi on and off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for heat:\u003c\/strong\u003e The supercapacitor copes with a parked car far better than a lithium battery does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Does the Vantrue S1 Pro Install?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsert a microSD card and format it in the camera before your first drive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower the camera on and check the front and rear views, then clean the windscreen, fit the electrostatic sticker beside the rear-view mirror and stick the GPS mount to it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFix the rear camera to the rear window, turn on Rotate Display if it ended up upside down, and run the rear camera cable along the headlining to the front camera, using the pry tool and cable clips in the box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlug the car charger's built-in 3.5m USB-C cable into the mount, or hardwire it with a Vantrue ACC hardwire kit if you want parking mode to start when you switch off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect the Vantrue app over the camera's Wi-Fi, set your time zone, and let GPS set the date and time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plug-in route needs nothing beyond the pry tool in the box. Hardwiring is the bigger job, because it means finding a switched and a constant fuse. On a wagon, SUV or ute canopy, check the rear cable reaches before you start, and add the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vantrue-29-5ft-rear-camera-cable\"\u003eVantrue 9m rear camera cable\u003c\/a\u003e if it does not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAdd Yours Today\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair it with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vantrue-vp05-hardwire-kit\"\u003eVantrue VP05 hardwire kit\u003c\/a\u003e so parking mode starts when you switch off, and a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vantrue-microsd-card-256gb\"\u003eVantrue 256GB High Endurance microSD card\u003c\/a\u003e. Driving an EV or a hybrid? Our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ev-hybrid-essential-2ch-pack\"\u003eEV \u0026amp; Hybrid Essential 2-CH Guard\u003c\/a\u003e packs the S1 Pro with an OBD power cable, a 128GB card and a CPL filter. We ship from Melbourne within 24 hours\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dashcamguys.com.au\/policies\/shipping-policy\" title=\"See shipping policy\"\u003e\u003csup\u003e*\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, backed by our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dashcamguys.com.au\/policies\/refund-policy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e30-Day No-Worries returns\u003c\/a\u003e. We do not install cameras ourselves, but you can find someone local in our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/find-a-dash-cam-installer\"\u003edirectory of independent installers\u003c\/a\u003e. They are independent businesses, so you book and contract directly with them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ctime datetime=\"2026-10-01\"\u003eLast updated: October 2026\u003c\/time\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🔍 \u003cstrong\u003eStill deciding?\u003c\/strong\u003e See how it stacks up against the 4K model in our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/reviews\/vantrue-s1-pro-max-review\"\u003eVantrue S1 Pro Max review\u003c\/a\u003e, or compare the range in our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/reviews\/best-vantrue-dash-cams-australia\"\u003eVantrue dash cam comparison\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eOwn this already?\u003c\/strong\u003e Read the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/user-guides\/vantrue-sonnet-1-pro-s1-pro-user-manual-guide\"\u003eVantrue S1 Pro manual and troubleshooting guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"VANTRUE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42940015771684,"sku":"S1PRO","price":199.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/7486\/0324\/files\/Vantrue-S1-Pro-2-CH-Front-Rear-Dash-Cam-2-7K-S-388.webp?v=1791418087"},{"product_id":"vantrue-pilot-2-thermal-dash-cam","title":"Vantrue Pilot 2 4-CH Thermal + Front + Cabin + Rear Dash Cam - 1440p, 6.25-inch CarPlay Screen, GPS","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSpot Warm Bodies Past Your Headlights, and Keep the Evidence. The Vantrue Pilot 2 Thermal Dash Cam Records 1440p Front, 1080p Cabin and 1440p Rear, Plus a Thermal Camera on a 6.25-inch CarPlay Screen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn an unlit country road, your high beams decide how much warning you get. A kangaroo on the verge, stock on a station track or a cyclist in dark clothes can be inside that pool of light before you see them. An ordinary dash cam has the same limit, because it needs light too. The Vantrue Pilot 2 adds a thermal camera that reads heat instead of light, alongside three optical cameras that record the evidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant the full rundown before you buy? Read our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/reviews\/vantrue-pilot-2-thermal-review\"\u003eVantrue Pilot 2 review\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrusted AU store:\u003c\/strong\u003e We're an authorised Australian reseller, shipping from Melbourne within 24 hours\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dashcamguys.com.au\/policies\/shipping-policy\" title=\"See shipping policy\"\u003e\u003csup\u003e*\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. You get an 18-month warranty with no product registration required, local technical support, and our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dashcamguys.com.au\/policies\/refund-policy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e30-Day No-Worries returns\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho This Isn't For:\u003c\/strong\u003e If your vehicle already has a dash cam you are happy with, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vantrue-pilot-2-thermal-only-dash-cam-system-6-25-carplay-hud\"\u003eVantrue Pilot 2 thermal-only system\u003c\/a\u003e adds the heat camera and screen without doubling up. If you mostly drive lit suburban streets, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vantrue-n4-pro-s-3ch-4k-dash-cam\"\u003eVantrue N4 Pro S\u003c\/a\u003e records 4K front and 2.5K rear with a far simpler install. The Pilot 2 suits country, farm and night drivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDCG Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat We Love\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA thermal camera with a 12µm vanadium oxide (VOx) uncooled detector, per Vantrue, which picks out people, animals and running vehicles by their heat in total darkness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree optical cameras on top of the thermal: 2560 x 1440 front, 1920 x 1080 cabin and 2560 x 1440 rear, so the camera that warns you is not the only one recording\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAI markings on the thermal view, with vehicle recognition out to 100 metres and pedestrian and animal recognition out to 70 metres per the manual, which gives you more notice than dipped headlights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnimal detection that Vantrue's manual says covers four-legged animals including kangaroos, cows, sheep and horses, with its own warning tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 6.25-inch IPS touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus a right-hand drive mode, which brings maps and music to an older ute or work vehicle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGPS in the main unit stamps speed and location on every clip, and the screen can show speed, altitude and a compass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA supercapacitor rather than a lithium battery, rated from -20°C to 60°C, the better choice for a car parked in the Australian sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe thermal camera mounts outside the vehicle, on the bonnet or above the number plate, because glass blocks the heat it reads. That means a cable through the firewall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePedestrian and animal detection are switched off by default. Turn them on in the Thermal Smart menu before your first night drive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParking mode is collision detection only and needs constant power from a Vantrue step-down cable. The unit draws 14W at 5V 3A, so check the kit with us before you order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you drive rideshare in Victoria or Queensland, transport rules restrict cameras that record inside the car. Read our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/rideshare-dash-cam-laws-in-australia-uber-didi-and-beyond\"\u003erideshare dash cam laws in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e before you use the cabin camera for rideshare work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Does a Dash Cam Need a Thermal Camera on a Country Road?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thermal camera matters on a country road because it does not need light to see. A normal dash cam and your own eyes work from reflected light, so at night they only see as far as your headlights reach. An animal standing just past that point, or one stepping out of the scrub, is invisible to both until the gap has closed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vantrue Pilot 2 thermal camera builds its picture from the heat that people, animals and engines give off. A warm body stands out against cooler ground in darkness, dust and smoke, and the Pilot 2 draws a coloured box around it on the 6.25-inch screen. The trade-off is that thermal reads heat, not detail. It cannot read a number plate, and on a hot evening, when the bitumen is close to body temperature, contrast drops. That is why the three optical cameras do the recording. It is a driver aid that shows and warns. It does not brake or steer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cvideo width=\"100%\" autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"\" playsinline=\"\"\u003e\u003csource src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/videos\/c\/o\/v\/4258d593deb940f0b17131cc53feba5e.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\"\u003e\u003c\/video\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTop Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarning past your high beams:\u003c\/strong\u003e The thermal camera marks warm bodies on screen before your headlights reach them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvidence from every side:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1440p front and rear and a 1080p infrared cabin camera record while the thermal camera watches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClearer through dust and smoke:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat travels through dust and smoke far better than visible light does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNight cabin on record:\u003c\/strong\u003e Four infrared lights keep the cabin camera recording with the interior lights off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof of where and how fast:\u003c\/strong\u003e GPS logs speed and location onto every clip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaps on a bigger screen:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto run on the 6.25-inch touchscreen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for heat:\u003c\/strong\u003e A supercapacitor copes with a hot parked car better than a lithium battery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Does the Vantrue Pilot 2 Install?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStick the main unit bracket to the dash where the screen does not block your view or an airbag, and insert a formatted microSD card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the front and cabin camera to the windscreen behind the mirror using an electrostatic sticker. Run its cable to the main unit, and run the rear camera cable from the rear window to the front and cabin camera.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount the thermal camera outside, in the centre of the bonnet. Vantrue picks the fixing from the gap between the bonnet and the water deflector below it: 25mm or more takes the thumb screw, 10mm to 25mm a set screw, and under 10mm means the number plate bracket instead. Check the wipers clear it and the bonnet is not in the thermal view.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoute the thermal cable into the cabin through the firewall, away from the engine and exhaust, and secure it with the Velcro fasteners. Power the system from the car charger, or a Vantrue step-down cable for parking mode, then set the time zone and right-hand drive mode.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe thermal camera is the part that makes this a bigger job than a normal dash cam, because its cable has to pass from the engine bay through the firewall into the cabin. The hex wrench, screwdriver and pry tool are in the box. Ask us which power option suits your vehicle before you start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAdd Yours Today\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vantrue-512gb-microsd-card\"\u003eVantrue 512GB High Endurance microSD card\u003c\/a\u003e, because four channels fill a card quickly, and read our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/accessory-guide\/vantrue-sd-card\"\u003eVantrue SD card guide\u003c\/a\u003e if you are unsure about size. 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They are independent businesses, so you book and contract directly with them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ctime datetime=\"2026-10-01\"\u003eLast updated: October 2026\u003c\/time\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🔍 \u003cstrong\u003eStill deciding?\u003c\/strong\u003e Read our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/reviews\/vantrue-pilot-2-thermal-review\"\u003eVantrue Pilot 2 review\u003c\/a\u003e, or compare the range in our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/reviews\/best-vantrue-dash-cams-australia\"\u003eVantrue dash cam comparison\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eOwn this already?\u003c\/strong\u003e Read the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/user-guides\/vantrue-pilot-2-user-manual-guide\"\u003eVantrue Pilot 2 manual and troubleshooting guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"VANTRUE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50999951327268,"sku":"PILOT2-THERMAL-4CH","price":999.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/7486\/0324\/files\/Vantrue-Pilot-2-4-CH-Thermal-Front-Cabin-Rear-252.webp?v=1791418341"}],"url":"https:\/\/dashcamguys.com.au\/collections\/black-friday-deals.oembed","provider":"The Dash Cam Guys","version":"1.0","type":"link"}