Who is getting the Gen 5 integrated dashcam?

Interesting. That one is a 3rd party dashcam. The image in the link you posted is just a stock image of a different Toyota dashcam.

https://carmate-usa.com/products/dc4000ra


edit: Ha ha, beat you by a few seconds.

 

Okay so some more research. The PTN57-00230 is also listed on that linked page as being a Carmate DC4000RA. So I assume that the Sparks page is just showing a generic image and not the actual camera.

Here is that camera. Not an integrated look at all.

https://carmate-usa.com/products/dc4000ra

Think I'll just toss in the towel at this point.. I have a Ring CarCam I can use until I figure out something more preferable. I'd prefer an integrated option but this whole situation has me wanting to pull my hair out.

 

The dashcam does not provide a rear view and there is not an option to add a rear camera.

 

Accessory Installation Instrucution Template - 2004 (sparkstoyota.com)

is Sparks' link for 2023 Prius instructions... despite the name...

So converting their $371 USD shipped cost for the dashcam and harness, it's about $483CDN.... and a dealer would charge $560 installed.

So maybe the extra $80 CDN for installation isn't unreasonable.

 

A lot of bucks, and frustrating there’s no rear camera.

 

I agree… but reluctant to splice in a non Toyota part at this stage of the car’s life.

 

I just looked at the dash cam on this link and it
Says discontinued.

I don’t really need a camera for when I’m driving. I want one that’s activated during parking with motion detection.

I was just speaking with a neighbor who lives in the building across from me. She’s convinced my cat theft was an inside job. Another guy in her building bought a camera for his car immediately after finding out about my car. Unfortunately he passed away so I can’t ask him what he bought.

Any suggestions? A camera with a motion detection alarm? i did see the Cateye alarm.

 

PT949-08210 was superseded by PT949-08230 which was superseded by PT949-08231. I believe the last two use the same base camera assembly. I don't know what any of the differences might be(if any). It's not out of the realm of possibility that the only difference between the -30 and -31 could be that the -31 might come with updated firmware preinstalled, while the -30 would benefit from an update after install. But that's just one possibility.

 

I also had a road rage incident a couple cars ago. The cameras (front and rear), documented the miscreant knocking off my mirror cap as we had stopped and gotten out of the cars (in retrospect, not a good move). It wasn't really necessary, because as luck would rarely have it, there was a state police detective following us who witnessed everything and arrested the guy. The SP still seemed to appreciate the video evidence that I supplied on an SD card.

I haven't reinstalled them, (Viofo), on the subsequent car because it's such a pain, for me, to hardwire them, they're rarely used, and could be a two-edged sword. Then again, the Prius' built in camera and other vehicle telemetry probably would convict you just as well.

 

I have been debating on getting it, I have been looking for an installation video on Youtube.
Its only the front camera though correct? It doesnt have a rear camera option?