Everything you need to know about setting up the latest FineVu dash cams
Recent FineVu dash cam models such as the FineVu GX33, FineVu GX300, and the FineVu GX1000 come with a free mobile app. Like other screenless dash cams, the FineVu mobile app enables users to watch, download and share videos captured by the FineVu dash cam. This is also where you can configure the dash cam’s settings.
Connecting to the app is easy - all you need is your phone and your dash cam and you’re good to go. If you need help connecting to your app, simply follow the steps below:
FineVu's are actually rather picky with their format type, a brand new SD card will need to be pre-formatted off the bat in the unit to work and properly initialize.
All FineVu models can easily be formatted by holding down the record button for 5~ seconds.
This is required when first using the camera, as the camera will otherwise not be able to record, regardless of the format type of the SD card. This is notably absent from the FineVu manual.
If your FineVu camera is stating that it cannot read the SD card, or there is an SD card issue, you can also try holding both the record + wifi buttons to format the SD card instead.
On the main screen of your FineVu app, you will also see the Event Summary function. This is essentially a summary of all the recordings captured during a driving period.
The event summary provides plenty of useful information, which can’t easily be gleaned from looking over individual files and recordings. Including a detailed map and length of different trips, average speed, and key highlights and events over the drive.
Once you’ve connected to your camera the first time, the hard part is done! Now your phone is fully paired to this specific FineVu unit, and simply pressing the camera connection button will have your phone automatically search out and connect to the camera’s wifi network, creating a seamless and instant connection, given the camera’s Wi-Fi is turned on.
Note: Please ensure that the FineVu application is given the necessary permissions for proper use, including connecting to devices on the local network, location services, access to photos, and cellular data.
The FineVu app is compatible with FineVu dash cams like the GX33, GX300, and GX1000. Check out our FineVu collection to know more about these fully capable and smart dash cams.
