Do You Need a Dashcam with GPS?

In some countries, the installation of GPS systems is mandatory for dangerous goods transport vehicles, passenger vehicles, logistics vehicles, buses, taxis, and other commercial vehicles. These vehicles are also required to have onboard video recording.
If a dashcam is equipped with a GPS function, users can review driving tracks through a mobile phone app or management platform. Some models have built-in GPS modules, while others require an external GPS box. But is location data the only benefit of GPS-equipped dashcams?

Is GPS Important on a Dash Cam?

By attaching a GPS signal receiver to a dashcam, it becomes possible to track the real-time position of the vehicle. The recorded video includes metadata such as location, route, time, date, and speed.

The GPS module is an integrated circuit consisting of an RF chip, baseband chip, core CPU, and related circuits. Through this module, positioning and navigation become possible.

Dashcam GPS modules can be built-in or external. The choice depends on usage scenarios: built-in modules are more integrated and reduce deployment costs, while external modules often offer better signal reception, especially on large dashcams.

What Are the Differences Between Dashcams with GPS and Onboard Navigators?

1. Different Main Functions
   Dashcam GPS is mainly for recording driving conditions, including positioning and route logging. It does not provide navigation. Navigation devices are built for routing and guidance and may also log routes.
2. Different Positioning Applications
   Navigators provide real-time directions with voice guidance, map display, and driving prompts. Dashcam GPS logs travel history to ensure the authenticity of video evidence.
3. Different Functional Roles
   In navigators, GPS is essential for providing map-based driving support. In dashcams, GPS enhances safety by validating video with location data, helping to defend against false claims.

How Is JimiIoT Dashcam with GPS?

JimiIoT dashcams with GPS offer real-time location monitoring, driving track playback, collision alerts, and speeding alarms.

Additional features include:

• 1080P Full HD Camera: Records at startup.
• Parking Surveillance: Time-lapse video is recorded after ACC is off.
• Collision Auto Recording: Crash triggers emergency video lock.
• Supports up to 128GB TF Card: Stores up to 16 hours of video.
• Remote Photography: Take snapshots via app.
• Loop Recording: Deletes old files automatically but keeps locked footage.

Dashcams are like black boxes for vehicles. Once the engine starts, they record road activity through a high-resolution camera. In the event of an accident, the dashcam provides immediate evidence, protecting the driver’s rights.
They also record impacts through built-in G-sensors, useful for accident validation or fraud prevention. Additionally, for road-trippers, dashcams offer a way to capture adventurous driving moments and can also serve as parking monitors.

For more information about dashcams with GPS or to explore more features, please contact us at info@JimiIoT.com.