Does it have any warnings to not use it on the dash of your car while parked? Temperature concerns?
1188946
The unit does come with an instruction booklet, but does not mention a concern about the panel itself overheating. I am going to leave my windows cracked to alleviate some of the heat, but the warnings do mention a concern over the connected/charging electronics themselves overheating in the sun. I plan to place the electronics in the charging pouch, and leave my windows cracked a little to avoid the greenhouse effect on the inside of my vehicle. I think this will work fine. I have had my phone overheat before in the direct sunlight, but in the shade it works fine, so I have a feeling that it should recharge no problem in the pouch.
1951582
I don't know I didn't use it on my windshield. I use it on my dashboard. Because that was one of my concerns.
2006165
That is really too bad. I've only used mine in the garage to keep dust off my car while it is stored during the winter, so I haven't had that experience.
153838
You can apply some pressure as you mount the unit to the windscreen. Cleaning the silicone surface from time to time does help. Or there may be some temperature differences as when you mount the unit and it then gets exposed to sunlight, where the air inside the mount expands. Anyway, even with a secure mounting, it won't stick forever (over a course of several days), so you might have to remount occasionally. I usually detach the unit whenever I have to park the car in the middle of sunlight for extended number of hours. I didn't do so with my previous unit and it bluetooth appeared to stop functioning as I assumed the electronics should have been worn due to excessive heat.
1583023
Intended use is to install (i.e., hang on the wall or some other such location) so when you're not present you can access the temperature information on your smart 'phone. I think you'd be better advised to get a stick-on thermometer that attaches to your windshield or a fixed vent (on the outside) so you can read it inside while driving. The Weatherhawk device might be a little cumbersome to use while driving.
2103799
No it will no be damaged. It can be placed anywhere in the car as long as you can see it. I put it on the p/s front corner of the dash - right below the p/s A-pillar. I have the battery operated one, and it turns on automatically when it senses motion. I've had it for several months - so far so good and programming took 5 minutes.
1350114
0 to 60 degrees f. It depends on temp outside. It will stay on with vehicle off and will shut down before draining battery.
458860
After a year I had mine melt into the dash one day in Seattle. I have a review with pictures in that section. It has seen hotter weather but something about today (68 degrees measured in the shade) and it decided to melt.
2197028
Pretty much nothing. May keep your car a little cooler/warmer. That's all it'll do.
495431
We used to keep one on low in the garage for one of our cats. We didn't have any problems with it, but I would definately check for hot spots and any fire hazards.
1161077
Not so much... That's the only down side. Since it's got the sticker ring attached to the suction cup, it tends to detach from the Dashboard in the 90+ heat, if there is anything in the bracket. When it's sitting empty, with no weight to pull it down, it stays, even in the heat.
1236723
You, probably, should never leave it on direct sunlight, especially in parking mode. Just disconnect and hide it - it will be much safer.
905779
If you mean would the heat damage it, I doubt it. However I always hide mine in the glove compartment to deter thieves. Because of the detachable magnetic mount it's easy to leave the suction cup attached to the window but remove the actual unit.
2211990
No it's NOT sutiable for use in the car. There is not enough cold air produced by the unit. I thought plugging it in to electricity would help, it didn't! Skip the purchase.
420842
I have had mine for over 8 months now. The only problem I ever have is with it over heating in my parked car. But at my job I'm forced to park in the sun and I live in central Florida. Our heat index yesterday was over 100f. I can only imagine how hot it gets in a parked car with the windows shut from 530am to 300pm. It overwrites files automatically in the order of the oldest to the newest. I leave mine in live recording mode 24/7. I have many emergency lights in my vehicle so I have a deep cycle battery for my accessories. So I never worry about it draining my battery.
1528882
You might get away with having it outdoors and under a carport roof, but it was not made for being in the rain or worse. Even a temperature near freezing might harm it, as might strong sunlight.
1504747
I 've had mine for over a year now, and live in south Texas where the temperature he's to over 108. I 've never had any trouble with it at all. The inside temperature can get as high as 130 when parked for long periods of time. As a police officer, it comes in real handy as a backup camera.