Baseus Solar Dash Cam Records Parking Incidents for 14 Days

Baseus PrimeTrip VD1 Pro brings solar-boosted parking monitoring

Baseus has introduced the PrimeTrip VD1 Pro, a dual-camera dash cam that combines a rechargeable battery with a tiny solar panel to keep monitoring a parked car for up to 14 days. The device is available now on Amazon for $169.99 (currently discounted with a coupon through October 1).

How it works: while driving the main unit draws power from your vehicle’s auxiliary outlet to run a 4K front camera with a 170° field of view. A wired rear 1080p camera with a 120° view connects to the main unit via a cable routed inside trim panels. The small solar panel—about the size used on calculators—tops up the internal battery when the car is parked, extending standby monitoring without draining the vehicle battery.

Parking monitoring and storage are event-driven. Motion or impact wakes the cameras and records 30-second clips from front and rear up to a limit of 20 incidents (40 clips). Clips are stored on a 32GB microSD card that can be upgraded, and continuous loop recording automatically overwrites the oldest files when space runs out.

Other features include an LCD for local playback, hands-free voice controls, and Wi‑Fi 6 connectivity for wireless clip downloads and firmware updates via the Baseus mobile app. But note: the unit is not a fully wireless solution — you still need to route the rear camera cable and use the vehicle outlet while driving.

Practical limits: the solar panel extends standby life but doesn’t provide indefinite power. In low-light situations such as underground parking, you should expect reduced battery gains. Baseus rates up to 14 days of standby parking monitoring under optimal conditions.

Feature snapshot

• 4K front camera, 170° FOV
• 1080p rear camera, 120° FOV
• Tiny solar panel plus rechargeable battery for up to 14 days standby
• Records up to 20 incidents (40 clips), stores to microSD (32GB included)
• Wi‑Fi 6 for fast downloads and firmware updates, LCD playback, voice controls

What this means for buyers and fleets

For private owners the VD1 Pro is a plug-and-play option that raises the bar for off-hour monitoring without professional hardwiring. Fleets and security teams should weigh the trade-offs: the calculator-sized solar cell is convenient but not a replacement for a hardwired constant power feed if you need indefinite monitoring. Consider climate, typical parking environments, and incident frequency when estimating real standby uptime.

Operational advice: upgrade the microSD if you need longer retention, secure Wi‑Fi access and app accounts, apply firmware updates promptly, and test parking modes in the environments where vehicles are stored. For managed fleets, pairing dash-cam footage with telematics and a retained upload policy can streamline claims and investigations.

From a privacy and security perspective, Wi‑Fi 6 speeds help transfers but also create an attack surface. Use strong passwords, isolate camera devices on dedicated networks, and confirm authenticity of firmware before applying updates.

QuarkyByte’s approach is to quantify these trade-offs: model expected standby days under local sunlight and parking patterns, estimate evidence retention needs, and design secure data flows so footage is available when it matters while minimizing operational cost. For organizations evaluating many vehicles, that kind of analysis clarifies whether a solar-augmented dash cam is a cost-effective stopgap or if a hardwired solution is required.

Bottom line: the VD1 Pro is a sensible mid-tier option for owners who want extended parking recording without invasive installation. It’s not a silver bullet for every fleet, but for many use cases it provides a low-cost way to capture incidents and collect actionable evidence.