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Dashcam Portal Onboarding

Updated this week

This guide includes:

1. Accessing the Portal and Apps

Portal

All configuration and setup is completed through:

portal.viaesys.io

From the portal you can:

  • Claim devices

  • Create vehicles

  • Set up sites and geofences

  • Manage users

  • View live tracking

  • Run reports

Mobile Apps

Two apps are commonly used:

Viaesys AllTrack

  • Management app

  • Similar to the portal but primarily view-only

  • Used for live monitoring and checking activity on mobile

Viaesys InstallTrack

  • Installation app

  • Used to install and validate dashcam devices

  • Recommended when installing multiple units

2. Claiming a Dashcam Device

There are two ways to add a device to your account.

Option 1 — Claim from the Portal (Quick Method)

  1. Log into the portal

  2. Click Claim Device

  3. Select Dashcam

  4. Enter the last 6 digits of the IMEI number (printed on the dashcam)

  5. Click Lookup

  6. Click Claim

The device will now appear in your account.

Option 2 — Install Using InstallTrack (Recommended)

InstallTrack allows you to:

  • Scan the IMEI barcode

  • Document installation photos

  • Run automatic device tests

  • Automatically claim the device into your account

Information required during install

  • IMEI number (scan barcode)

  • SIM card (optional but recommended)

  • Power source

  • Vehicle asset name

  • Master shut-off indicator

  • Installation photos:

    • Power wiring

    • GPS location

    • Mounted camera

    • Button location

    • Vehicle overview

After submission, InstallTrack automatically checks:

  • Cellular connection

  • GPS signal

  • Camera

  • SD card

If the installer is interrupted, progress is saved and can be completed later.

3. Creating Vehicles

A device must be attached to a vehicle to function correctly.

To create a vehicle:

  1. Go to Vehicles

  2. Click Add

  3. Enter a Vehicle Name

  4. Click Save

Naming examples:

  • Unit number

  • Year / Make / Model

  • VIN

  • Equipment name

4. Attaching a Device to a Vehicle

There are two methods:

Recommended Method — From Vehicle Screen

  1. Open the vehicle

  2. Select Attach Tracking Device

  3. Choose the device

  4. Click Attach

Alternative Method — From Device List

  1. Open the device

  2. Use Select Vehicle

  3. Save

5. Creating Sites and Geofences

Sites are critical because:

  • Visits are created when vehicles enter geofences

  • Dashcam photos are linked to sites

  • Reports depend on geofence data

Required Site Information

  • Site Name

  • Address (street + city minimum)

  • Geofence

Drawing the Geofence

  • Use the map search to locate the site

  • Switch to Satellite view

  • Click around the serviceable area

  • Close the shape to complete the geofence

Best Practice

Be generous with boundaries:

  • GPS accuracy is measured in meters

  • Vehicles may not follow exact curb lines

  • Avoid overlapping geofences between adjacent sites

6. Site Voice Messages (Optional Feature)

Under the Dashcam section of a site you can configure:

  • Message In — played when entering a site

  • Message Out — played when exiting a site

Common uses:

  • Confirm correct property

  • Provide instructions

  • Safety reminders

Tip: Usually only configure one message to avoid repetition.

Once a site is created and has an active associated geofence, anytime a vehicle enters that site a site visit is created automatically.

7. Creating Users

To add users:

  1. Go to Users

  2. Click Add

  3. Enter:

    • Name

    • Email (does not need to be real)

    • Password (minimum 8 characters)

    • Role

Roles are customized by Viaesys.

Common roles:

  • Admin (portal + app)

  • AllTrack only (mobile view only)

8. Dashcam Core Functionality

Dashcams perform several automatic functions.

Automatic Photos

Photos are taken based on:

Forward-Facing Camera

  • Immediately upon entering a geofence

  • Every 3–4 minutes while moving inside a site

  • Based on distance when driving on roads

Interior Camera

  • When ignition turns on and vehicle begins moving

  • Used to identify driver occupancy

Manual Photo Button

Press once:

  • Takes a photo

  • Announces “Taking picture”

Press and hold:

  • Records an audio note (up to 30 seconds)

  • Transcribed automatically

  • Linked to the site visit if inside a geofence

Audio is only recorded when the button is pressed.

Video Recording

Dashcams record video continuously to the SD card.

Video can be accessed by:

  • Removing SD card

  • Connecting via phone when near the device

9. Live View Overview

Live View shows:

  • Vehicle locations

  • Breadcrumb trails

  • Site visits

  • Photos

  • Status indicators

Breadcrumb Colors

  • Green — Breadcrumb trail (moving)

  • Blue— speed changes

Clicking a Vehicle or Trail Shows

  • Latest photo

  • Interior photo

  • Speed and location

  • Status

Status Indicators

Common icons include:

Orange - Idling

Blue - Entering or Exiting a geofence

Purple - Ignition On

Green - Moving

Black - Parked

SD Card Warning

  • Missing or corrupted SD card

  • May require formatting

GPS Disconnected

  • Antenna unplugged or damaged

Poor GPS Accuracy

  • Antenna placement issue

  • Obstructed signal

10. Image Gallery Report (23:52)

The Image Gallery allows you to:

  • Filter by date range

  • Filter by vehicle

  • Filter by site

  • View photos chronologically

  • Export images to PDF

This is the preferred method for reviewing photos.

11. Audio Gallery

Audio Gallery displays:

  • Driver voice notes

  • Transcriptions

  • Site association (if inside geofence)

12. Access Groups (Permissions Control)

Access Groups allow you to limit what users can see.

You can restrict:

  • Vehicles

  • Sites

  • Equipment

  • Users

Example uses:

  • Supervisors see only their fleet

  • Hide executive vehicles

  • Limit access by region

Access Groups override standard permissions when assigned.

13. Key Reports

Site Vehicle Activity Report (Most Important)

Shows:

  • Visits per site

  • Time in / time out

  • Duration

  • Photos

  • Vehicle details

You can print individual visits to PDF for:

  • Clients

  • Insurance

  • Documentation

Vehicle Activity & Speeding Report

Shows:

  • Distance traveled

  • Travel time

  • Idle time

  • Time on site

  • Speeding alerts

Speed alerts are triggered only when thresholds are exceeded for a period of time.

Vehicle Trip Details Report

Highly detailed movement report.

Important:

  • Run for 1 vehicle

  • For short date ranges

Reports can be very large.

14. Device Installs Section (Portal)

If InstallTrack was used, the portal shows:

  • Installation status

  • Test results

  • Installer name

  • Device information

15. Advanced Features

Additional features may be available:

  • Facial recognition

  • Audio keyword triggers

  • Job creation

  • Fleet maintenance tracking

  • Alerts

  • Vehicle categories

Contact your Viaesys representative for configuration.

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