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Thank you so much for your reply! This is exactly the type of response I was looking for! The size was a worry to me, but I felt it was a bit over exaggerated since it was often compared to the A118C which just has a sleeker look on the window. I think you confirmed that for me. As far as the reviews I was referring to: There were several on amazon that said they received a free device in order to review it, and they all had 5 stars which made me suspicious of an inflated review. Also some of the reviews would mention the driver assistance prompts like they were great, even though I have received the overwhelming opinion that it sucks (but I can just turn it off). This just made me suspicious as well.

I think I am leaning more towards the Yi dash cam, since it seems to offer more features and be a little better quality image. Although a bit more obvious, I think you proved it is still quite small. I think I will just risk it on the battery issue and call it a lesson learned if it screws me over. It rarely exceeds 100F where I live.

Anything else you think I should know before purchasing the Yi? I will probably purchase with the link in the original post text if that matters.

Also, since you seem quite knowledgeable about it, I also had a question about hard wiring to my fuse box (since I only have one cigarette lighter.) If you don't know the answer to this, it is fine I just figured I would try. I plan on buying this and this to hard wire it. Would this be acceptable and all I would need? Also is there another way to wire it without going through the fuse box, because then I won't be able to put the cover back on the fuse box (small issue but still) that also does not involve the cigarette lighter. Again, if this is not your specialty, it is fine.

Again, thank you so much for your detailed reply. It really helped me make my decision!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I0MWPXU

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C3DQRY0

These are the products I used to wire in my dash cam. So far I've had no issues with either. Also, I did a write up on installing one in my Elantra, but it should be about the same general steps for wiring up one in the Aveo as well:
http://imgur.com/a/MSLpz

Hope it helps!

Also, I installed the fuse tap where the fuse for the 12V accessory (cigarette lighter) goes, that way the camera doesn't stay on when my car is off.

A quick overview of the install of my ThinkWare F750 and Hardwired kit in the Crosstrek.


http://imgur.com/a/Eo2bm


Camera (bought at BestBuy price matched Amazon):

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VA5S9PW/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_aztlxbR4ZTV0S


Hardwire Kit (Bought at BestBuy):

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NC062E8/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_aAtlxbWWAME40


I used a Fuse Vampire Tap so that I had flexible options for power. In addition I did not wire to a constant constant 12v system since I don't want to use the parking feature. If you want to use this, but two fuse taps. Mine came from Blain's, you can get them on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I0MWPXU/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_lJtlxb74S99ZS


Use this video to learn how to remove the A Pillar:
https://youtube.com/watch?v=qt-hhesUlSI

1. Remove the A Pillar and fuse box cover.
   
   
   
2. Mount the camera where you want it, I chose this location because from the driver seat i cannot see it, but it's easy to access the buttons. In reality I should have gone a bit higher on the dots to hide it a bit, but I'll get some non douchey vinyl to cover up the sticky pad. With this camera I used the wifi app to view the image and be sure it was where I wanted it.
   
   
   
3. Now plug the power into the camera and start running it. I have the dimming mirror and by sliding the wire cover towards the front of the car it opened up and I ran the cable up that.
   
   
4. As you go just tuck the wire up into the seam at the headliner. I wore nitrile gloves to try and keep from smudging my window. It takes a bit of pressure, but the wire just sort of pops in and stays.
   
   
   
5. When you get to the corner you need to give it something to hang on. This kit came with sticky wire clips and I put one up there, you can see in two of the pictures.
   
   
   
6. As you run it down the A Pillar keep it from interfering with the airbag, I tucked it behind the wore that I assume is for the mirror.
   
   
   
7. At the bottom of the pillar I pushed a wire fish up from the fuse box (coat hanger) and hooked the wire then pulled it through to the fuse panel area. At the corner I used another Sticky wire clip to hold it in place. You can see this in a picture.
   
   
   
8. At the fuse box I used the Fuse Tap off the Audio/Nav fuse since its switched power. If you want to use parking mode add a second fuse tap to a constant power fuse and connect that to the appropriate wire. Pop out the original fuse, push the tap in place and put fuses in the spaces, the ones linked above have a fuse for the stock power feed and a separate one for the tap wire.
   
   
   
9. For the ground wire I used a 10mm socket to loosen the bolt behind the hold release and hooked the ground wire to this.
   
   
   
10. I then bundled the spare cable (2-3 feet maybe) and tucked it to the left of the fuse panel.
    
    
11. Turn the key on and make sure it works.
    
    
    
12. Reassemble the A Pillar, I found that putting the pillar in place first, and the tweeter cover second which made every thing line up properly.
    
    
    
13. Connect to the camera and set as you see fit. I turned the volume off, and Lane warning/car in front warnings off.
    
    

Seems like the hardwiring kit in /u/nonvideas post is out of stock. You can use these two things instead:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I0MWPXU?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=od_aui_detailpages00

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EZJBELQ?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=od_aui_detailpages00

This is what I used. There's a panel under the fuel lid/hood release latches that uncovers a small fuse panel. First, unscrew the big bolt you see (you may have to pry the bigger plastic cover slightly) using a 13mm socket. Tighten the bolt so that the black ground cable from the cigarette lighter thing is secure. Then, insert the red power cable into the red wire connector from the fuse tap and crimp the wire. Now you're ready to tap your fuse box. Take out the fuse you want to tap, insert it into the fuse tap, then insert the fusetap fuse into that same socket. Now you're tapped into the battery power and only the ignition will power the cigarette lighter.

Depending on the cam there will either be two or three wires that need connecting. One will be a ground and can be connected to any bolt around the fuse box that connects to the metal of the car body.

If only two wires then you would connect the other to either a fuse that is "always on" such as the stop lights (simply marked STOP) on my fuse box cover, or a line that is only on when the key is in and turned on, like the radio fuse. Which way you connect it will depend on your installation/camera and if you want to have a parking mode, etc

If there are three wires then you need to connect the remaining two wires to both of the fuses outlined above. If you know what kind of fuses your car uses (probably can google this) you can buy your add-a-fuses from amazon or if you don't just go to a car parts place, they can give you the correct ones.

An add-a-fuse is like this -> https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00I0MWPXU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00

you pull the existing fuse out of your fuse box, stick it into the add-a-fuse, so that there are now two in the add-a-fuse, and you install it where you took the fuse from. then just crimp the wire in the crimp connector (you'd want pliers for this) and you're good!