Connecting to BlackVue Cloud: LTE Module vs. Built-in LTE - A $100 Cloud Connectivity Difference
TLDR: If you are looking for easy Cloud connectivity in your dash cam, BlackVue is the dash cam brand for you. BlackVue has a wide selection of Cloud-ready dash.
This older article mentions products that are no longer sold. The original names remain for historical context, with current alternatives listed where there is a suitable match.
The BlackVue CM100G LTE module is a 4G LTE device that allows you to connect your dash cam to the BlackVue cloud. The BlackVue LTE module is powered by the dash cam so you don’t need to worry about it running out of power as you might with a self-powered router.
A built-in LTE (now discontinued) means instead of relying on an external WIFI device (whether it’s a self-powered router or the BlackVue CM100G LTE module), the dash cam comes with a built-in SIM card tray so that you just need to insert an active/ valid nano SIM Card.
Is there a difference between the DR750X-2CH LTE Plus and the DR750X Plus in terms of size, weight, and installation?
While the DR750X-2CH LTE Plus weighs heavier than the DR750X-2CH Plus, when you add in the weight of the CM100G LTE module, the combined weight is now heavier than the DR750X-2CH LTE Plus.
Plus, the CM100G LTE Module connects to the DR750X-2CH Plus via a connecting cable, which means when installing the dash cam + module setup in your car, you have one more device to mount also one more cable to tuck into the headliner. So you’re looking for a more compact setup, the DR750X-2CH LTE Plus does have an advantage.
Is there a difference between the DR750X-2CH LTE Plus and the DR750X Plus in terms of Sony STARVIS sensors, framerate, or video quality?
Both cameras offer Full HD @ 60FPS Front + Full HD @ 30FPS Rear and come with the same camera specs:
Is there a difference between the DR750X-2CH LTE Plus and the DR750X Plus in terms of power consumption, hardwired or hooked up to a battery pack?
DR750X-2CH LTE Plus
DR750X-2CH Plus
Normal Mode (WiFi/LTE ON, GPS ON)
430 mA/hr
405 mA/hr
Parking Mode (WiFi/LTE ON, GPS OFF)
290 mA/hr
350 mA/hr
As you can see, while the DR750X-2CH LTE Plus (now discontinued) draws a bit more power during normal recording mode, it reduces power consumption significantly during Parking mode.
Do I really need a dash cam with cloud connectivity?
Before we let you go, we want to leave you with something to help you decide if a Cloud dash cam might be a good idea.
A dash cam records and stores your driving and parking footage on the microSD card inserted into the camera. While it’s convenient, many people don’t realize that the microSD card will run out of storage space, especially if you have a lot of locked event files on it. You must transfer these locked files to your phone, computer, or external storage device.
That’s why getting a dash cam with Cloud storage makes sense. With Cloud storage, you can upload your videos to the Cloud and access them anywhere, anytime.
Browser your videos from your phone or a web browser
Having cloud storage doesn’t mean you don’t have to worry about overwriting existing footage on your microSD card. Even with BlackVue’s Event Live Auto-Upload, where your Cloud-compatible BlackVue dash cam saves a live video stream (in real-time) to the Cloud server, a copy of the event footage is still saved on the microSD card, locked and taking up storage space.
But having Cloud storage allows you to offload a single video or multiple clips so you can watch them from your mobile phone or a web browser anytime, anywhere.
Remote Live View from anywhere
Perhaps, this is one of the crucial functions of the Cloud - the ability to check on your car from anywhere with Remote Live View. When your dash cam is connected to the cloud, you can tap into it and access the microSD car via the BlackVue Cloud through a web browser or your phone. You can access a real-time video feed from your dash cam.
Benefits for you as an individual car owner
These videos pretty much sum up how the BlackVue Cloud comes in handy in various situations.
Cloud connectivity differentiates the basic dash cam from the premium models. But just because your dash cam is cloud-ready doesn't mean you need to be connected to the Cloud every time you drive or park. The normal recording functionality of your dash cam, whether in normal driving mode or parking mode, is not affected by Cloud connectivity.
Cloud connectivity differentiates the basic dash cam from the premium models. But just because your dash cam is cloud-ready doesn't mean you need to be connected to the Cloud every time you drive or park.
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