Installing phone in vehicle

Make sure you have installed the RoadAI Mobile Application.
Each vehicle will have a slightly different setup depending on available space and windshield angle.
Follow local regulations regarding how much of the windshield can be covered by devices. In some cases, the phone might have to be installed closer to the passenger's side.

Required equipment:

  • Phone with RoadAI Mobile Application installed
  • Phone mount
  • Car power adapter and cable
  • Polarizing filter
  • White sheet of paper
  • Bluetooth button
  1. Center the phone mount behind the windshield as high as possible behind or next to the rear-view mirror on the passenger's side.
  2. Secure the mount in place by fastening the locking mechanism.
  3. Attach the phone to the mount horizontally.
    Depending on the angle of the windshield, it is possible that positioning the phone in front of the holder will give a better view of the road.
    1. The back of the phone should be flush against the circular center grip.
    2. The charging port of the phone should point towards the passenger's side.
    3. The camera lens should be as far away as possible from the mount, while still ensuring a stable fit in the mount.
    important Do not record with the phone set vertically. Vertical videos cannot be processed by RoadAI.
    important Make sure no buttons on the sides of the phone are pressed by the mount.
    Figure 1. Holder behind the phone
    Figure 2. Holder in front of the phone
  4. Connect the phone charging cable to the phone and vehicular power outlet. The phone must be connected to a power source at all times.
  5. Launch the RoadAI Mobile Application to adjust the angle of the phone for an optimal image.
    1. Adjust the camera's field of view so that 1/3 of the view is above the horizon, and 2/3 below. Use the RoadAI Mobile Application assist line as a guide.
      The car hood can be slightly visible. If the hood is very long, mount the phone as high as possible on the windshield, and point it slightly downwards to get the best possible view of the road. It is better to have more of the hood visible than the sky.
    2. Make sure the mount, cables, and rear-view mirror are not visible in the camera's field of view on the screen.
  6. Install the polarizing filter.
    1. Fasten the polarizing filter to the clip by aligning the threads and rotating it clockwise.
    2. Attach the polarizing filter to the phone to cover the rear camera entirely.
      If there are several cameras, make sure the main camera used by the RoadAI Mobile Application for recording is covered properly by testing and adjusting the filter before recording.
    3. Look through the camera view in the RoadAI Mobile Application to make sure the edges of the filter are not visible.
    4. Calibrate the filter by placing a white sheet of paper on the dashboard under the phone, and gradually rotate the filter until the reflection disappears.
    5. Remove the white sheet of paper from the dashboard.
      important It is important to calibrate the filter before each drive, or at least once a day when recording. An uncalibrated filter can cause false detections of distresses and prevents the system from properly analyzing the road.