All drivers need to follow the road. But not everyone wants to buy a separate device for this - a DVR. Especially for them there is the possibility of using a smartphone in this capacity. This approach is quite popular, despite the fact that it has both its pros and cons.

Pros and Cons of a Smartphone DVR

The advantages of using the phone as a DVR include the following:

  • modern devices allow you to shoot high-resolution video, which contributes to a clearer picture;
  • built-in stabilization makes it possible to avoid shaking the image and blurring it;
  • availability of additional features. The smartphone can be simultaneously used not only as a DVR, but also as a navigator.

Not without drawbacks, among which stand out particularly:

  • special sensitivity to lighting. In the dark or in bright sun, the picture may become completely poor quality;
  • small viewing angle. This minus is a direct consequence of the small size of the device;
  • during continuous shooting, the device may overheat, so you need to take care of the cooling;
  • during use as a DVR, most functions of the smartphone are unavailable.

What should be done

To install a smartphone in a car, you need to perform a series of actions aimed at the possibility of convenient video recording of the road. Let's consider them separately.

Fix smartphone in car

First of all, the smartphone needs to be fixed. This is best done with a small holder with wide adjustment possibilities. It is also necessary to make sure that the smartphone is easily removed from the holder. Suitable models with special recesses or magnets. Fastening is made near a rear-view mirror. Suction cup holders are well suited for this.

Mount lens

To improve the quality of shooting and increase the viewing angle, you need to attach a special removable lens to the camera. It can be mounted on a clothespin or be part of a special cover.The best quality is provided by lenses whose lenses are made of glass. However, they are more expensive than plastic models.

Connect power

Before using your smartphone as a DVR, it is important to understand that such an operation will quickly drain the device’s battery. Therefore, you need to consider a system of constant recharging. It includes the power supply itself and a special cable. It is worth noting that the power supply will have to be connected to the cigarette lighter.

The more reliable all the components are, the calmer the owner of the car and smartphone will be. The device will not sit down at the wrong time and will not fail due to poor-quality power.

Choose application

For comfortable use on a smartphone will need to install a special application. There are a large number of different programs, among which are the “DVR”, “SmartDriver” and “AutoBoy”. Each of the applications provides a wide range of options for setting up video shooting, and also gives the opportunity to take advantage of additional functions. Which one is more convenient is difficult to say.

Customize record

Modern applications for the DVR have a lot of built-in functions and settings. Going into each of them does not make sense, since most are required in exceptional cases.

Among the general points, it can be noted that there is no need to shoot in high resolution. The necessary data will be clear anyway, and disk space is limited.

Using your smartphone as a DVR is a simple and affordable way to track your road.Of course, this is not a full-fledged registrar, but something close to it. You can travel with a smartphone for a long time, but for convenience it’s still better to purchase a standard model.