Dash Cam App for Android
336,000+ Speed Cameras, Flock Readers & Police Alerts Built In

Free Dash Cam App
for Android

Phone Dashcam is a free dash cam app for Android with a US-built database of 336K+ speed cameras, Flock Safety ALPR readers, and police traps — plus AI object detection, parking mode, crash detection, and Google Drive backup. Free to try. Pro from $6.99/mo.

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Phone Dashcam AI object detection showing cars, truck, and traffic lights with bounding boxes and confidence scores
Real screenshot — AI object detection
Phone Dashcam app running on phone mounted on car windshield showing dashcam recording at 25 mph
Phone mounted as dashcam — real use
Features

Everything You Need in a Dash Cam App

The most advanced AI dashcam app on Android. Features that expensive hardware dash cams charge hundreds for — free on your phone.

Phone Dashcam recording at night in foggy conditions with Vehicle Braking AI detection on Westwood Center Boulevard at 17 mph
AI detection working in real conditions — foggy night driving
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Parking ModePopular

24/7 parking security that monitors your car while parked. Motion detection auto-saves clips, flash strobe deters intruders, and smart alerts notify you instantly. Ultra-low power on AMOLED displays.

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336,000+ Camera AlertsPopular

Live alerts for speed cameras, red light cameras, Flock Safety ALPR readers, and police speed traps across the US. Real-time proximity warnings with street names, distance, and vibration so you're never caught off guard.

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Crash & Impact Detection

Accelerometer-based impact detection instantly locks and saves footage when a crash is detected. Your evidence is protected from loop deletion — automatically backed up to Google Drive.

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Google Drive Cloud Backup

Auto-upload crash footage and important clips to Google Drive. Smart filtering only uploads what matters — skips junk recordings. WiFi-only option saves your data plan.

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AI Object DetectionPro

On-device AI draws bounding boxes around vehicles and people on screen. Auto-saves clips when objects are detected. Runs entirely on your phone — no cloud, no privacy concerns.

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Continuous Loop Recording

Full dash cam replacement with continuous loop recording. Adjustable video quality (1080p, 720p, 480p), audio toggle, and automatic storage management. SD card and custom folder support.

Full Feature List

Every Feature in Phone Dashcam

A fully functional dashcam — free, forever. No account required, no credit card, no paywall to skip past. Just install and drive.

17Features included free
17Pro upgrades available
✓ Free — included with download Pro Paid upgrade

📹 Recording & Capture

  • ✓ Continuous loop recording with automatic storage management
  • ✓ Adjustable video quality — 1080p, 720p, or 480p
  • ✓ Microphone toggle for audio recording
  • ✓ Loop duration up to 2 hours
  • ✓ Loop duration up to 8 hours Pro
  • ✓ Auto-split files at 4GB for FAT32 compatibility
  • ✓ Auto-restart recording after interruptions
  • ✓ SD card and custom folder support
  • ✓ Battery threshold — stops recording before phone dies
  • ✓ Time-lapse creator — 4x, 8x, or 16x speed from any clip
  • ✓ Dual camera recording — front phone + rear USB camera
  • ✓ External USB UVC camera support
  • ✓ Auto-start recording when charger connected Pro

🚨 Detection & Alerts

  • ✓ Crash and impact detection with auto-save
  • ✓ Hard braking detection
  • ✓ AI object detection — animals (deer, elk, bear, coyote) Pro
  • ✓ AI object detection — people (pedestrians, cyclists) Pro
  • ✓ AI object detection — braking vehicles ahead Pro
  • ✓ Bounding boxes around detected objects Pro
  • ✓ Sky filter — ignore sky-region detections Pro
  • ✓ Auto-save clips when AI detects objects Pro
  • ✓ 336,000+ speed camera & Flock ALPR alerts Pro
  • ✓ Live community-reported police alerts Pro
  • ✓ Wildlife hotspot warnings Pro
  • ✓ Community animal sighting heatmap Pro

⚙ Tools & Storage

  • ✓ Parking mode with motion detection Pro
  • ✓ Flash strobe to deter intruders in parking mode Pro
  • ✓ Ultra-low power parking on AMOLED screens Pro
  • ✓ Live speedometer with GPS tracking
  • ✓ Trip tracking and history
  • ✓ Video clip manager with playback
  • ✓ Configurable trip retention period
  • ✓ Google Drive cloud backup — auto-uploads crash clips Pro
  • ✓ WiFi-only upload option to save mobile data Pro
  • ✓ Floating overlay over other apps Pro
  • ✓ Live map overlay with detection markers Pro
  • ✓ Compass & altitude on-screen overlays Pro
  • ✓ No ads Pro
See It Live

Watch It In Action

Real screen recording of Phone Dashcam with AI object tracking on the road. No editing, no fakery — just the app doing its thing.

Phone Dashcam AI Object Tracking Demo

AI Object Tracking

Phone Dashcam Live Police Locations Map

Live Police Locations

Phone Dashcam Full App Demo

Full App Demo

Phone Dashcam Time-Lapse Mode 8x speed

Time-Lapse Mode (8x)

Real Screenshots

The App in Action

Real screenshots from Phone Dashcam running on the road. No mockups, no AI-generated images — this is the actual app.

Phone Dashcam Police Hidden Ahead alert at 69 mph with 25 confirmed reports
Police Hidden Ahead — 69 mph
Phone Dashcam recording at night in fog with Vehicle Braking AI detection on Westwood Center Boulevard
Night Driving with AI Detection
Phone Dashcam FLOCK Camera Ahead alert with AI detection bounding boxes at 39 mph
Camera Alert with AI Detection
Phone Dashcam road hazard warning alert at night at 14 mph
Hazard Warning — Night Drive
Phone Dashcam FLOCK Camera Ahead alert at 41 mph in foggy conditions on North 16th Ave
FLOCK Alert — Foggy Night
Phone Dashcam AI detection with Vehicle Braking and Pedestrian bounding boxes in parking lot
Vehicle & Pedestrian Detection
Phone Dashcam Police Reports map showing 41 police reports across Chicago area
41 Police Reports — Chicago
Phone Dashcam Camera and Flock map showing 336000+ ALPR camera locations
336,000+ Cameras Mapped
Phone Dashcam Police map showing 38 police reports with visible hidden and other markers in Minneapolis area
38 Police Reports — Minneapolis
Phone Dashcam Flock camera map showing 80 Flock and ALPR cameras with red and purple markers
80 Flock & ALPR Cameras
Parking Mode & Dog Mode

A Dashcam That Watches Your Car While You're Parked

Phone Dashcam's parking mode turns any Android phone into a 24/7 car security camera. Motion detection saves a clip and instantly uploads it to Google Drive — evidence preserved before anyone drives away. Dog Mode displays a message on screen while you're gone. Check a live camera feed from any device, anywhere.

Phone Dashcam parking mode button — tap P icon to enable parking mode
Step 1
Enable Parking Mode

Tap the parking icon before you walk away. The screen dims to near-zero to save battery and motion detection arms after a short exit delay so your own footsteps don't trigger it.

Phone Dashcam Dog Mode — screen shows DOG MODE IS ON with Parking Mode Active and 7 motion events
Step 2
Dog Mode Stays On Screen

The screen shows a message for anyone who looks in. When motion is detected, the clip is saved and automatically uploaded to Google Drive — evidence is preserved and viewable before you're back.

Phone Dashcam remote viewer controls — Talk/Listen, Rotate Image, Front/Rear camera, Flashlight, Fullscreen
Step 3
Watch From Anywhere

Open the web viewer on any phone or laptop. Switch between front and rear cameras, talk through the phone's speaker, or trigger the flash to deter someone approaching your car.

Phone Dashcam Dog Mode settings — sensitivity, camera selection, photo mode, and exit delay
Tune It to Your Setup
  • Sensitivity: Low / Medium / High
  • Front or rear camera for monitoring
  • Photo mode instead of video clips
  • Exit delay so you don't trigger it walking away
Phone Dashcam showing MOTION DETECTED — Clip Saved toast with Parking Mode Active and 7 motion events
Motion detected — clip saved and uploaded
7 motion events, all backed up to Google Drive
Phone Dashcam remote viewer showing rear camera live feed of parking lot at night
Rear camera — live view from parking lot
A QR code appears on the parked phone's screen. Scan it from any device to open the live feed instantly — no account or setup needed.
How It Works

Set Up in 60 Seconds

Grab a spare Android phone. No hardware to buy. No wires to run. No expensive hardware to buy.

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Grab a Spare Phone

Dig out that old Android phone from a drawer — any phone running Android 8.0+ works. Install Phone Dashcam from Google Play for free.

2
Mount & Plug In

Stick your spare phone on a windshield mount, plug in a car charger, and you've got a dedicated dashcam that stays in the car.

3
Start Driving

Tap "Start Drive" and AI starts watching. Crash detection, recording, and alerts are all automatic.

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Park with Confidence

Tap "Park" when you stop. Motion detection guards your car 24/7 while the screen stays off.

Compare

Phone Dashcam vs Hardware Dash Cams

Your phone already has a camera, GPS, and storage. Phone Dashcam adds everything else. Full comparison →

Feature Phone Dashcam $150 Hardware
Dash Cam		 Other Dashcam
Apps
Police & Camera Alerts ✓ 336K+ cameras ✗ ✗
Parking Mode ✓ $50+ add-on ✗
Cloud Backup ✓ Google Drive $10/mo subscription ✗
Camera & Speed Alerts ✓ 336K+ cameras ✗ ✗
Crash Detection ✓ ✓ Some
Loop Recording ✓ ✓ ✓
Monthly Fee $0 $0–$10/mo $0
Hardware Cost $0 Use any old phone $100–$400 $0
Dedicated Device ✓ Spare phone stays in car ✓ ✗ Uses daily phone
GPS Photo Capture ✓ With Stamp ✗ ✗
Who It's For

Built for Every Driver

Whether you're commuting, delivering, or road-tripping — Phone Dashcam has you covered.

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Old Phone, New Purpose

That old Android phone in your drawer? Turn it into a dedicated dashcam that lives in your car. Leave it mounted with a charger — parking mode runs 24/7 without tying up your daily phone. Setup guide →

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Daily Commuters

Crash detection auto-saves evidence. Cloud backup means your footage is safe even if your phone is damaged. Peace of mind on every drive.

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Delivery & Rideshare Drivers

Amazon, UberEats, DoorDash, Uber, Lyft — protect yourself with continuous recording, crash evidence, and parking mode between deliveries.

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Street Parkers

Park on city streets with confidence. Motion detection catches hit-and-runs, vandalism, and break-in attempts. Flash strobe scares off intruders.

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Highway & Long-Distance Drivers

Continuous recording captures every mile. Crash detection auto-saves evidence instantly. Cloud backup means your footage is safe even on long trips away from home.

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Truckers & Fleet Drivers

Long-haul recording with loop storage management. Full-screen dash cam mode. Impact detection protects you in disputes.

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Road Trip Enthusiasts

Capture your journey with GPS-stamped photos and video. Camera alerts keep you aware of speed traps and cameras. Back up highlights to Google Drive automatically.

Customizable

Total Control Over Every Detail

Fine-tune detection, alerts, recording, display, and storage to match exactly how you drive. No guesswork — every setting is right where you need it.

Phone Dashcam Settings menu showing Detection, Alerts and Sounds, Recording, Display, Data and Storage categories
Organized Settings
Phone Dashcam Detection settings with Animals, People, Vehicles toggles and 35 percent confidence threshold slider
AI Detection Controls
Phone Dashcam Alerts and Sounds settings showing Speed Camera, Police Alerts, Wildlife Hotspot, Sound Effects and Haptic toggles
Alerts & Sounds
Phone Dashcam Recording settings showing Microphone, Auto-Save on Detection, Loop Duration, Auto-Restart, Split at 4GB, Battery Threshold
Recording Options
Phone Dashcam Parking Mode settings with motion detection sensitivity, camera selection, photo mode, flash strobe, exit delay
Parking Mode Settings
Phone Dashcam Display settings with MPH km/h toggle, Wildlife Counter, Compass, Altitude, Live Map, Trip Indicator, Floating Overlay
Display Customization
Phone Dashcam Data and Storage settings showing 1080p quality, 7 day retention, Google Drive backup connected, WiFi Only upload
Cloud Backup & Storage
Phone Dashcam Police tab showing 3 police reports with Visible Hidden and Other markers on Minneapolis area map
Live Police Map
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Know Where Every Camera Is

Phone Dashcam maps 336,000+ surveillance cameras, speed cameras, red light cameras, Flock Safety ALPR readers, and police speed traps across the United States. Get real-time alerts with the camera type, street name, and distance as you approach.

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Phone Dashcam Police Hidden Ahead alert at 69 mph with community-reported police activity
Real screenshot — Police alert on the highway
Pricing

Free Is the Whole Dashcam

Most drivers never need to pay. The free version records, detects crashes, and tracks trips with GPS. Pro adds parking mode, camera alerts, AI detection, and Drive backup. DriveSight pricing plans: free forever, or Pro at $6.99/month or $29.99/year.

Free
$0
No account, no credit card, no catch
  • Full dashcam recording (1080p / 720p / 480p)
  • Loop recording up to 2 hours
  • Dual camera — phone + USB rear cam
  • Impact & crash detection with auto-save
  • Hard braking detection
  • Live speedometer with GPS tracking
  • Time-lapse creator (4x, 8x, 16x)
  • Trip tracking and history
  • Video clip manager with playback
  • SD card and custom folder support
Download on Google Play
Pro
$6.99/mo
Or $29.99/year — cancel anytime. Subscription vs one-time: Pro is subscription-based with no lock-in.
  • Everything in Free, plus:
  • Parking mode with motion detection
  • 336,000+ speed camera & Flock ALPR alerts
  • Live community-reported police alerts
  • AI detection — animals, people, vehicles
  • Bounding boxes & sky filter
  • Wildlife hotspot warnings & heatmap
  • Google Drive cloud backup
  • Floating & live map overlays
  • Loop recording up to 8 hours
  • Auto-start when charger connects
  • No ads
Upgrade to Pro
Reviews

What Drivers Are Saying

★★★★★

"Finally a dashcam app that actually works in parking mode. Caught someone bumping my car in a parking lot. Worth every penny."

— Google Play reviewer, Delivery Driver
★★★★★

"The camera alerts are a game changer. It warned me about 3 speed cameras on my commute I never knew about. Already saved me from a ticket."

— Google Play reviewer, Commuter
★★★★★

"Cloud backup saved me after an accident. The other driver lied to insurance but I had the whole thing on Google Drive. Case closed in my favor."

— Google Play reviewer, Commuter

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Phone Dashcam provides continuous loop recording just like a hardware dash cam. It records in segments, automatically deletes old footage to manage storage, and saves important clips (crashes, motion events, manual saves) permanently. You can record in 1080p, 720p, or 480p with optional audio.
When you activate parking mode, Phone Dashcam dims your screen to near-zero brightness (saving battery on AMOLED) and continuously monitors the camera for motion. When motion is detected, the app instantly saves the clip, plays an alert sound, and can trigger a flash strobe to deter intruders. You can choose front or rear camera for parking mode.
Phone Dashcam uses a GPS database of 336,000+ camera locations across the US. As you drive, it constantly checks your position against the database and alerts you with sound, vibration, the camera type, street name, and distance when you're approaching one. Alerts include Flock Safety ALPR readers, speed cameras, red light cameras, and reported police speed traps. The database is built into the app — works without an internet connection.
Absolutely. All AI processing happens on your device — no video is ever sent to our servers. Recordings are stored locally on your phone. Cloud backup goes to YOUR Google Drive account, not ours. We only collect anonymous crash reports and usage analytics to improve the app. We never sell your data.
Yes — this is actually the recommended setup. Grab any old Android phone (Android 8.0+, made after 2017), install Phone Dashcam, mount it on your windshield with a car charger, and leave it in the car. It works as a dedicated dashcam with parking mode running 24/7 — so you don't need to tie up your everyday phone. A $10 windshield mount and any spare phone is all you need.
Phone Dashcam works on any Android phone running Android 8.0 (API 26) or higher — that covers virtually every Android phone made since 2017. For the best experience, we recommend Android 10+ with at least 3GB of RAM. Tested on Pixel, Samsung Galaxy, OnePlus, and more.
Phone Dashcam is free to download with all core features included. Pro unlocks AI detection, 336,000+ camera alerts, and the ad-free experience for $6.99/month or $29.99/year. You can cancel anytime from the Play Store — no penalties, no lock-in.
Phone Dashcam is a top-rated dashcam app for Android that turns any old phone into a dedicated AI-powered dash cam. It includes features typically found only in expensive hardware dashcams — parking mode with motion detection, crash detection with auto-save, Google Drive cloud backup, 336,000+ camera and police alerts, loop recording, and AI object detection. It's free to download. Pro is $6.99/month or $29.99/year, cancel anytime.
For most people, yes. A spare Android phone with Phone Dashcam gives you everything a $200+ hardware dashcam does — loop recording, parking mode, crash detection — plus features hardware cams don't have, like Google Drive cloud backup, 336,000+ camera alerts, police speed trap warnings, and AI object detection. The only advantage of dedicated hardware is better heat tolerance in extreme climates. If you have an old phone, Phone Dashcam costs nothing to try.
Phone Dashcam includes a map of over 336,000 surveillance and traffic cameras across the United States — including Flock Safety ALPR readers, speed cameras, and red light cameras. When you're driving, the app alerts you with the camera type, street name, and distance as you approach. This is a Pro feature available from $6.99/month.
No — recording, crash detection, parking mode, and the speedometer all work completely offline with no data connection. The camera and police alert locations are stored in the app's built-in database, so alerts still trigger by GPS even without internet. The only thing that needs a connection is the live map background and Google Drive cloud backup. Without data, you still get the audio alerts with street name and distance — you just won't see the map tiles. Clips sync to Google Drive whenever the phone connects to WiFi (like when you park at home).

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Every day without a dashcam is a day you're gambling with your evidence. Download Phone Dashcam now — it's free.

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