To install a dash cam in your vehicle, follow the detailed workflow below or review the supplemental Dash Cam (CM) Install Guide (PDF) and install video.
For specific instructions to install a CM33 or CM34 model Samsara Dash Cam, refer to the CM33/34 Dash Cam Installation Guide.
To install a dash cam, you will need:
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Identify the mounting location and thoroughly clean with the provided wipe. For optimal visibility and to ensure accurate AI Event Detection, position the camera below the rear view mirror and above the windshield sweep. For regional and AI positioning recommendations, see:
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Peel off the protective sheet and firmly press the dash cam against the windshield. Make sure there are no large bubbles between adhesive and glass.
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Adjust the camera angle so that the camera hangs perfectly vertical, then tighten both screws using the hex key.
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Run the cable across the top of the windshield and secure it using the cable clips or tuck it under the glass seal around the windshield.
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Plug the camera into the USB port of the Vehicle Gateway (VG).
For best results, the cable should not wrap around the gateway or cross the diagnostics cable.
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After the dash cam is installed in the vehicle and connected to a VG, verify the installation:
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Verify that the new dash cam displays in the Samsara dashboard (settings (
) > Devices > Cameras.
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To confirm appropriate placement, Test Dash Cam Positioning.
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