HD Camera Connector
Connect up to four high definition cameras for side, rear, or interior visibility.
360° event footage
Add side, rear, and interior video to your dash cam footage.
Trip timeline
Retrieve up to 100 hours of 360° HD video for incident review and coaching.
Live streaming
Perform ride-alongs and coach drivers with side and rear HD video.
Parking mode
Retrieve up to 12 hours of HD video after trips.
How it works
Features and Specifications
Samsara offers two camera connectors, the HD Camera Connector and the AI Multicam.
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# of Auxiliary Cameras Supported HD Camera Connector: Up to four per device AI Multicam: Up to four per device, or up to eight with Dual AI Multicam | Four | Four (eight with Dual AI Multicam) |
# of 1080p HD Video Streams AI Multicam: Up to eight with Dual AI Multicam (10 when also paired with Dual-facing Dash Cam) | One | Four (eight with Dual AI Multicam) |
Leverage Samsara or Compatible 3P Cameras Additional detail on compatible camera models here |
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Camera Health Report AI Multicam: Includes health of individual cameras |
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Camera Obstruction Detection AI Multicam: Notifies of obstructions detected on any camera feeds |
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Operate Without a Multiplexer HD Camera Connector: Requires a multiplexer if connected to >1 camera |
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Live AI Alerts for Drivers AI Multicam: Drivers receive live, in-cab Pedestrian Collision Warning alerts; Vehicle in Blind Spot & Rear Collision Warning coming soon |
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In-Cab Monitor Compatibility Leverage Samsara or compatible 3P monitors |
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Configurable, Trigger-Based Monitor Display AI Multicam: Supports up to four video display triggers for full screen viewing (e.g. reverse, left/right turn signal) |
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Audio Recording AI Multicam: Available on each individual camera |
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Secondary Extended Video Retrievals HD Camera Connector: 1 minute retrievals AI Multicam: 10 minute retrievals |
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Expandable Storage AI Multicam: Add 1TB encrypted microSD card for 5x storage |
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Parking Mode HD Camera Connector: 12 hours (one HD stream) AI Multicam: 8 hours (more HD streams) |
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Easy self-installation
No need to replace existing side, rear, interior cameras if they are compatible with HD Camera Connector.
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