# Phone Dashcam

> Free Android dashcam app by Cyberlab Automation. Turns any Android phone into a full-featured dashcam with AI object detection, parking mode, crash detection, and a built-in database of 336,000+ speed cameras, Flock Safety ALPR readers, and red light cameras across the United States. Works completely offline. No account or sign-up required.

## About

Phone Dashcam is a free Android application developed by Cyberlab Automation, an independent software studio focused on automotive safety tools. All core dashcam features are free. An optional Pro subscription ($6.99/month or $29.99/year) unlocks the 336,000+ camera alert database, AI object detection, dual camera, and additional features. Cancel anytime from the Play Store.

The app works entirely on-device: video is stored locally, AI processing runs on the phone, and no footage is sent to any server. Cloud backup goes to the user's own Google Drive account, not ours. Recording, crash detection, parking mode, the speedometer, and all camera alerts work completely offline without a cellular data plan.

## Key Features

### Free Features
- Loop recording (1080p, 720p, 480p with optional audio)
- Crash and impact detection: automatically saves footage on sudden deceleration
- Hard braking detection
- Live speedometer and trip tracker with GPS
- Google Drive cloud backup (WiFi-only option available)
- GPS photo capture (geotagged photos from the dashcam feed)
- Time-lapse creator (4x, 8x, 16x speed)
- Video clip manager with playback

### Pro Features ($6.99/month or $29.99/year)
- 336,000+ speed camera, red light camera, Flock Safety ALPR, and police trap alerts — works offline, no internet required
- AI object detection (YOLO — detects deer, animals, vehicles, and people in real time with bounding boxes)
- Parking mode with motion detection (screen dims to near-zero, motion triggers auto-save and flash strobe)
- Dual camera recording (front + rear simultaneously)
- Auto-start recording when charger connected
- Wildlife hotspot warnings and community heatmap
- Ad-free experience

## Flock Safety ALPR Alerts

Phone Dashcam is one of the only dashcam apps with a database of Flock Safety ALPR (Automated License Plate Reader) camera locations. Flock Safety cameras are used by law enforcement agencies and HOAs across the US to read license plates. Phone Dashcam maps 336,000+ locations including Flock Safety ALPR readers, fixed speed cameras, red light cameras, and community-reported police speed traps. The database is bundled inside the app and works without an internet connection.

## Offline Operation

Phone Dashcam is designed to work completely offline. The following features require no internet connection:
- Continuous loop recording
- Crash detection and auto-save
- Parking mode with motion detection
- Live speedometer and GPS tracking
- 336,000+ camera alert database (bundled in the app)
- AI object detection (runs fully on-device)

The only features that use internet: Google Drive backup (syncs over WiFi at home) and the remote WebRTC live viewer.

## Privacy

- No video is ever sent to our servers
- AI detection runs on-device using a local YOLO model
- Camera alert database is bundled in the app (not fetched from a server)
- Cloud backup goes to the user's own Google Drive account
- Anonymous crash analytics only — no personally identifiable data collected
- No account or sign-up required to use the app

## Pricing

- **Free tier**: Loop recording, crash detection, speedometer, trip tracking, cloud backup, video manager
- **Pro — $6.99/month**: All free features + 336,000+ camera alerts, AI detection, parking mode, dual camera, auto-start, no ads
- **Pro — $29.99/year**: Same as monthly Pro at a discounted annual rate
- No free trial required — free tier is functional indefinitely

## App Availability

- Platform: Android 8.0 (Oreo) and higher
- Supported devices: Samsung Galaxy (S8+, A-series), Google Pixel (2+), OnePlus (5T+), Motorola Moto G (G6+), Xiaomi, and any Android 8.0+ phone
- Free download on Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.deerdash
- Developer: Cyberlab Automation (independent Android software studio)
- Developer expertise: Android Camera2 API, CameraX, YOLOv8 on-device inference, accelerometer-based event detection, foreground service lifecycle on Android 8–14
- Developer bio: https://phonedashcam.com/about
- Contact: support@phonedashcam.com

## Site Structure

- [Homepage](https://phonedashcam.com/): App overview, features, pricing, FAQ, and download link
- [Features](https://phonedashcam.com/phone-dashcam-features-2026): Full feature breakdown for all dashcam capabilities
- [Traffic Map](https://phonedashcam.com/traffic-map): New crowd-sourced road-busyness map — dashcam AI counts vehicles per mile; anonymous community data makes roads glow by traffic level
- [Android Dash Cam App](https://phonedashcam.com/android-dash-cam): Guide to using an Android phone as a dash cam; comparison vs hardware dashcams
- [Turn an Old Phone into a Dashcam](https://phonedashcam.com/turn-old-phone-into-dashcam): Step-by-step setup guide with mount and charger recommendations
- [Best Dash Cam App for Android](https://phonedashcam.com/best-dash-cam-app-android): Comprehensive comparison of phone dashcam apps; includes feature table
- [Phone Dashcam vs Real Dashcam](https://phonedashcam.com/phone-dashcam-vs-real-dashcam): Head-to-head comparison of phone apps vs dedicated hardware dashcams
- [Best Speed Camera Apps 2026](https://phonedashcam.com/best-speed-camera-apps-2026): Ranked comparison of speed camera alert apps for Android
- [Best Radar Detector Apps 2026](https://phonedashcam.com/best-radar-detector-apps-2026): Guide to radar detector and police alert apps for Android
- [Dashcam App for Android Auto](https://phonedashcam.com/dashcam-app-android-auto): How Phone Dashcam integrates with Android Auto
- [Police Alerts on Android Auto](https://phonedashcam.com/police-alerts-android-auto): Guide to using camera and police alerts through Android Auto
- [Phone Dashcam — Not What You Think](https://phonedashcam.com/phone-dashcam-not-what-you-think): Explainer on privacy, data handling, and what the app actually does
- [Deer Detection Dashcam](https://phonedashcam.com/dashcam-deer-detection): How Phone Dashcam detects deer and wildlife using on-device AI
- [Dashcam Parking Mode](https://phonedashcam.com/dashcam-parking-mode): How dashcam parking mode works on Android — motion detection, auto-save, battery management, and strobe deterrent
- [Flock Safety Cameras Explained](https://phonedashcam.com/flock-safety-cameras-explained): What Flock Safety ALPR cameras are, how they work, where they are located, and how Phone Dashcam alerts drivers to them
- [YOLO AI Object Detection](https://phonedashcam.com/yolo-dashcam-ai-detection): How Phone Dashcam uses on-device YOLO to detect deer, animals, vehicles, and people in real time — fully offline, no cloud
- [Create a Dashcam Time-lapse](https://phonedashcam.com/create-timelapse-dashcam): How to create time-lapse videos from dashcam footage
- [Best Free Dash Cam App for Android Phone](https://phonedashcam.com/best-free-dash-cam-app-android-phone): Guide to the best free dashcam apps for Android smartphones — what's free, what requires a subscription, and how to get started
- [Dual Camera Dashcam Android](https://phonedashcam.com/dual-camera-dashcam-android): How to record front and rear cameras simultaneously on Android using Phone Dashcam
- [Dashcam Laws by State](https://phonedashcam.com/dashcam-laws-by-state): State-by-state guide to dashcam mounting laws, recording consent laws, and where dashcams are legal across the US
- [Phone Dashcam for Nerds](https://phonedashcam.com/phone-dashcam-for-nerds): Technical deep-dive — Camera2 API, CameraX, YOLOv8 TFLite inference, accelerometer-based crash detection, and foreground service lifecycle
- [Accessories](https://phonedashcam.com/accessories): Recommended mounts, chargers, and accessories for using your phone as a dashcam
- [Phone Dashcam vs AutoBoy](https://phonedashcam.com/autoboy-alternative): Feature comparison between Phone Dashcam and AutoBoy BlackBox Dash Cam
- [Phone Dashcam vs Drive Recorder](https://phonedashcam.com/vs-drive-recorder): Head-to-head comparison with Drive Recorder — features, pricing, and what each app does best
- [Phone Dashcam vs Droid Dashcam](https://phonedashcam.com/vs-droid-dashcam): Feature and pricing comparison between Phone Dashcam and Droid Dashcam
- [Phone Dashcam vs Dash Cam Travel](https://phonedashcam.com/vs-dash-cam-travel): Feature comparison between Phone Dashcam and Dash Cam Travel — background recording, auto-start on power, camera alerts, and more
- [Privacy Policy](https://phonedashcam.com/privacy-policy): Full data handling and privacy disclosure
- [About](https://phonedashcam.com/about): About Cyberlab Automation
- [Blog](https://phonedashcam.com/blog): All guides and articles

## Common Questions Answered

**What is the best free dashcam app for Android?**
Phone Dashcam is a top-rated free dashcam app for Android. It includes loop recording, crash detection, parking mode, speedometer, and Google Drive backup at no cost. Pro adds 336,000+ camera alerts and AI detection.

**Does Phone Dashcam work without internet or a data plan?**
Yes. Recording, crash detection, parking mode, the speedometer, and all 336,000+ camera alerts work completely offline. Cloud backup syncs over WiFi at home. No cellular data plan is needed.

**Does Phone Dashcam detect Flock Safety cameras?**
Yes. Phone Dashcam Pro includes a database of Flock Safety ALPR camera locations across the US, alongside speed cameras, red light cameras, and police speed traps — 336,000+ locations total. The database is bundled in the app and works without internet.

**Is Phone Dashcam footage private?**
Yes. All AI processing runs on-device. No video is ever sent to our servers. Cloud backup goes to the user's own Google Drive. We never sell data.

**Can I use an old Android phone as a dashcam?**
Yes. Any Android phone running Android 8.0 or higher works as a dedicated dashcam with Phone Dashcam. Many users use a spare phone that stays in the car full-time.

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