OEM Dashcam placement

Hey guys, about to install the OEM dashcam but have saw videos placing it in the left side of the rear view mirror. What is this spot for and could i install it here instead?

 

You probably could but the driver side has a notch for cable

 

Dealer installed mine left of mirror. Interface and app suck though. Can’t connect to the camera to view video while connected to Apple CarPlay wirelessly!? So stupid.

 

That’s easy. Just use another device like you iPad.

 

I believe the reason they have it on the left side is do you as the driver can see and press the action button if necessary without having to look for the button. I installed mine on the left side and put a large Samsung endurance memory chip in so I don’t have to worry about things getting overwritten before you have a chance to download the videos.

 

On platinum and higher trims there is a rain sensor for the automatic wipers in the spot mentioned in the original post.