DASH CAM4G vs WiFi Dash Cam: Stocking Guide for Distributors
How distributors stock 4G cloud vs WiFi hidden dash cams: remote view vs nearby phone app, GPS and mix tips.
· ShinVea
Short answer: stock WiFi when the driver only needs live view, playback and downloads on a phone nearby; stock 4G cloud when the buyer needs remote live view, GPS location and collision events pushed to the phone app away from the car. ShinVea (shinveadashcam.com) is the dash cam and car camera site of Guangzhou Shinvea Electronics Technology Co., Ltd., founded in 2015. The FAQ states that difference in plain language; the WiFi hidden dash cams and 4G cloud dash cams categories are the two shelves this guide compares.
The FAQ definition dealers should quote
From the published FAQ: A WiFi dash cam connects to a phone nearby for live view, playback and downloads. A 4G dash cam has a mobile-network module, so it can be viewed remotely, show its GPS location and send collision events to the app.
Use that wording in sales scripts. Do not invent chipset or third-party app brand names on boxes or in brochures—WiFi models connect to a free phone app confirmed with each inquiry; 4G models use the app path published for that programme.
Side-by-side stocking matrix
| Need | Prefer | Why (from FAQ + category roles) |
|---|---|---|
| Driver downloads video in the parking lot | WiFi hidden / WiFi-connected recorders | Nearby phone live view, playback and file download |
| Fleet manager checks the car from the office | 4G cloud | Mobile-network remote view |
| Share GPS location of the vehicle | 4G cloud | Published GPS / Beidou-GPS dual-mode on 4G sheets |
| Collision event push while away from the car | 4G cloud | FAQ: collision events to the app |
| Lowest complexity for retail DIY | WiFi hidden | No SIM / mobile plan conversation at the counter |
| Multi-phone remote users on one camera | 4G cloud | Published online-user notes on 4G sheets (model-dependent) |
Mirror DVRs, USB cams for Android head units, 360° systems and reversing cameras sit beside these two shelves on the all-products hub. This article only settles 4G vs WiFi for the first stocking decision.
What published 4G cloud sheets emphasise
Visible 4G models on shinveadashcam.com include SV-G102 4G, SV-G105 4G, SV-G103 4G, SV-T04 4G, SV-T06 4G and SV-G109 4G. Using only specs_pub / features_pub patterns that repeat across the G/T 4G sheets:
- 4G network bands such as FDD B1/B3/B5/B8, with additional TDD bands listed on features_pub for several models
- GPS: Beidou/GPS dual-mode on multiple G/T 4G sheets
- Front resolution commonly 2K (2560×1440P) with 1K (1920×1080P) rear on sheets that publish both
- Cloud storage note: 1-day free loop on several sheets
- Online users: “unlimited (multi-phone)” on some G-series sheets; “4 users simultaneous” on others—read the model table
- Display: none on many hidden-style 4G units; optional or fixed screens on models such as SV-G109
- Power: DC12V±5% Type-C on several G/T 4G sheets
- Lens angle: 125° diagonal on many 4G sheets
- G-sensor: collision alarm listed on those sheets
Confirm each live product page before you print a catalog row. Values that differ between sources are left out on the site until confirmed—follow that rule in your own sheets.
What WiFi hidden programmes look like on the shelf
The WiFi hidden category covers dozens of visible models (category count on the data map is about forty). Typical published patterns on entry hidden cams such as SV-T01, SV-T02 and SV-U1:
- Display: none (hidden body)
- Resolution: 1920×1080P on those entry sheets
- Lens angle: about 120° wide angle
- G-sensor and loop recording 1/3/5 min
- Power: 12 V-compatible paths with Type-C or AAC interfaces (model-dependent)
- Housing: painted premium plastic on those sheets
Step-up WiFi-connected units such as SV-T23 publish phone app connection, 3840×2160P front resolution, optional/small IPS screens, AHD rear-camera signal and supercapacitor notes on the sheet. Dual-channel S-suffix hidden cams (for example SV-T01S / SV-T02S) add rear AHD signal and higher front resolution on the published tables—read each row before you promise 2K/4K.
FAQ reminder: WiFi models connect to a free phone app for live view, playback and file download; the app for each model is confirmed with your inquiry. Do not print a third-party app brand on the carton unless the factory confirms that artwork.
How to build a first 4G + WiFi mix
- WiFi volume shelf: one 1080P hidden SKU (for example SV-T01 / SV-T02 class) for DIY retail.
- WiFi dual-channel: one S-suffix or similar dual kit where installers always wire a rear camera.
- 4G remote shelf: one no-display 4G model (for example SV-G102 / SV-G105 / SV-G103 class) for fleet / shared-car buyers.
- 4G with screen (optional): add SV-G109 only if retailers want an on-device preview.
- SIM / plan literacy: train counters to explain that 4G needs a local data plan; WiFi does not. ShinVea product pages do not sell SIM cards—state that clearly.
- Keep names clean: model prefixes from older codes are written SV on all dealer documents.
Commercial terms (confirm per model)
| Topic | What the site says |
|---|---|
| Prices | Not shown online; quoted after inquiry by model, version, quantity, packaging and destination |
| MOQ / lead time / payment | Confirmed after inquiry, per model and version |
| OEM logo / packaging | Tell the factory your requirements; options differ by model—see the OEM / ODM page |
| Memory cards | TF (microSD); maximum capacity differs by model where listed |
| Founded | 2015, Guangzhou |
More ordering language sits on the business-terms page and the FAQ.
Lighting distributors who also sell bulbs or lenses can keep camera programmes on shinveadashcam.com while headlight bulbs stay on the sister site shinvealed.com—do not mix warranty desks.
Contact the camera desk. Chat with ShinVea on WhatsApp or email [email protected] with your WiFi vs 4G mix, quantities, target market and whether you need your own logo or packaging.
FAQ
What is the difference between a 4G and a WiFi dash cam?
A WiFi dash cam connects to a phone nearby for live view, playback and downloads. A 4G dash cam has a mobile-network module, so it can be viewed remotely, show its GPS location and send collision events to the app.
Which ShinVea categories map to each side?
Use the WiFi hidden dash cams category for nearby-phone programmes and the 4G cloud dash cams category for remote / GPS / collision-push programmes.
Do 4G models need a SIM card and data plan?
Yes in normal use: the mobile-network module needs local connectivity. ShinVea quotes the hardware; SIM and plan are arranged in the destination market.
Which phone app do WiFi models use?
WiFi models connect to a free phone app for live view, playback and file download. The app for each model is confirmed with your inquiry—do not invent a brand name for packaging.
What resolutions appear on published 4G sheets?
Many G/T 4G sheets list 2K (2560×1440P) front and 1K (1920×1080P) rear. Always confirm the live model table before printing.
Are prices and MOQ published online?
No. Prices, MOQ, lead time and payment are confirmed after your inquiry, per model and version.
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