Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, ADAS. Modern dash cams come loaded with features, and it is easy to pay for buzzwords you will never use. This guide cuts through the acronyms and explains what each dash cam feature actually does, from managing your footage on your phone over Wi-Fi to stamping location and speed onto your video with GPS. We tell you plainly which ones are worth the extra spend and which are just nice to have.

For most Aussie drivers, Wi-Fi and GPS are the two features that genuinely earn their keep, making the camera easier to live with and strengthening your footage as proof. Bluetooth and ADAS are handy extras rather than deal-breakers, especially if your car already has factory safety systems. Read on to work out which features matter for how you drive, then browse the range below or ask the Guys for a straight answer.