FitCamx question(s)

[JackFlash]

New F150 owner ('24 Lariat in Antimatter). Loving the truck.

I went ahead and ordered the FitCamx for it and it arrived today - because of how other people #$%! drive - and had a couple of questions for those who have them now (seems like a popular choice).

1. FitCamx requires WIFI. Obv as soon as you turn on WIFI, carplay disconnects. Seem like a PITA to constantly cycle WIFI to see the cam. Wonder how others are dealing with this. I have older iPhone and Android devices lying about. I could just dedicate that one to Cam if I really wanted to watch it (particularly for rear facing, see below).
2. I have a (unlicensed, public freq) wireless RV backup Cam. Was considering doing a longer cable run from the FitCam to the back of the RV. Wondering if FitCam will sell an additional cable for the rearview Cam run, or if that cable is some standard cable I could buy on the 'open market'. Or other thoughts on this.

Any other words of wisdom on the FitCamx - or either of the above greatly appreciated. It seems the FitCamx is a popular choice.

Jack

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[The Weatherman]

It doesn’t disconnect my CarPlay. I only have to connect via WiFi if I want to access it from my phone. Which I do periodically to ensure it is operating correctly.

Don’t know about the extra cable.

 

[JackFlash]

It doesn’t disconnect my CarPlay. I only have to connect via WiFi if I want to access it from my phone. Which I do periodically to ensure it is operating correctly.

Don’t know about the extra cable.

Thanks for replying.

Yeah - I don't think I was clear on my post on this. I get that the FitCamx doesn't need a constant phone connection - only if you want to watch in "real time" as it's record. I was thinking more in terms if I were to use this as an rv trailer cam and wanted / needed to see behind the trailer - which is obv a major blindspot when you're towing...

 

[The Weatherman]

I see now.

Would you be up to connect your phone to the truck via a USB direct connection? I think that would give you access to both simultaneously.

 

[JackFlash]

I see now.

Would you be up to connect your phone to the truck via a USB direct connection? I think that would give you access to both simultaneously.

I was actually wondering that - if carplay would work via direct-connection via USB and then free up the WIFI connection for the Cam... whenever I turn on WIFI in / around the truck I get a warning that I'm disconnecting CarPlay by doing so.

I'll be installing the FitCam this afternoon. Will circle back...

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