BEST APP FOR BYD · DILINK · DOLPHIN · ATTO 3 · SEAL
The most complete app
for your BYD.
People looking for a BYD app usually want several things at once: unlock the head unit, install YouTube and Netflix, watch the cameras live on the phone, get a dashcam, put Waze on the cluster and start the car remotely. DashArc was built to do all of that in one app, native on the DiLink head unit and on your phone.
Below is everything DashArc delivers, so you can compare it with any other BYD app.
Everything DashArc does on a BYD
| What you are looking for | In DashArc |
|---|---|
| Unlock the head unit to install apps | ✓ DashArc Unlocker, free, no root, no laptop |
| YouTube, Netflix, Prime Video, WhatsApp, Instagram | ✓ App store with any Google Play app |
| Watch the car cameras live, remotely | ✓ 360° cameras on your phone, with audio, even with the car off |
| Dashcam | ✓ The most advanced dashcam recording system for BYD: all 4 cameras in one video, H.265, car data in the video |
| Sentry mode | ✓ Records while parked, on SD card, USB drive or head unit |
| Recordings on your phone | ✓ Watch, download and share recordings from anywhere |
| Full vehicle telemetry | ✓ Over 100 live car data points: battery, SOH, 12V, tires, consumption and more |
| Waze and Android Auto on the instrument cluster | ✓ Turn-by-turn on the cluster, with speed camera and police alerts |
| Side camera on the cluster with the turn signal | ✓ Rear and side cameras on the cluster, adjustable |
| Start the car and A/C from your phone | ✓ BYD cloud commands, with the car off |
| Windows, sunroof, seats, lights and automations | ✓ One button per function and automations with triggers, actions and conditions |
| Mirror and control the head unit from your phone | ✓ Remote access with touch |
| Trip history and real consumption | ✓ kWh and liters per trip, charts and recordings |
| Files, wallpaper and screen lock | ✓ File manager, wallpaper and PIN with valet mode |
| Everything on your phone | ✓ Cameras, recordings, telemetry and commands; installs on the iPhone and Android home screen; opens in any computer browser |
| Updates | ✓ New versions arrive on the head unit itself, with automatic installs |
Native, no root, no hacks
- Runs right on the DiLink head unit: no phone mirroring, no dongle, no laptop in the car.
- No root: the Unlocker uses BYD’s own path to enable app installs.
- Built by a BYD driver and tested in the car every day, with frequent updates.
Pricing
The Unlocker and the app store are free. Full DashArc has a 14-day free trial with every feature unlocked; after that, plans from US$ 4.90/month (US$ 10.90/year; lifetime US$ 24.90 during the beta), paid via PayPal (no CPF needed).
Frequently asked questions
What is the best app for BYD?
DashArc is the most complete app for BYD cars with a DiLink head unit: a free head unit unlocker, an app store with YouTube, Netflix and WhatsApp, live cameras on your phone, the most advanced dashcam recording system for BYD (all 4 cameras in one video) and sentry mode, full telemetry with over 100 live vehicle data points, recordings available on the phone, Waze on the instrument cluster, remote start, remote head unit access and trip history, all in one app.
Which app unlocks the BYD head unit?
The free DashArc Unlocker: it completes the BYD verification, enables ADB, unlocks the APK installer and installs DashArc.
Which app shows BYD cameras live on a phone?
DashArc streams the 360° view cameras live to your phone or computer, from anywhere, with audio and even with the car off (stay-awake mode).
Is there a free app for BYD?
The DashArc Unlocker and app store are free. The other features have a 14-day free trial and then monthly, yearly or lifetime plans.
Does DashArc replace the official BYD app?
No. DashArc is independent and does what the BYD app does not, such as live cameras, dashcam, Waze on the cluster and an app store. It can use your BYD account for commands while the car is off.
Which BYD models does it work on?
BYD cars with a DiLink head unit, such as Dolphin, Dolphin Mini, Atto 3, Seal, Seal U, Sealion, Song, Yuan, King, Han, Tang and Shark. It has been tested on DiLink 3 (system 13.1.33); features may vary on other head units.
Tested on DiLink 3 head units running the 13.1.33 system family. Not every feature may be available on your vehicle; features depend on the head unit, firmware and model.
DashArc is an independent app. References to BYD, Waze and Android Auto identify the vehicle platform and integrations; they do not imply partnership or endorsement.
More DashArc features
- YouTube, Netflix, WhatsApp and more apps on the BYD head unit — install YouTube, Netflix, Prime Video, WhatsApp, Instagram and any Google Play app from the DashArc store.
- BYD live cameras on your phone — watch the car’s 360° cameras live on your phone, with audio, even while the car is off.
- BYD dashcam and sentry mode — record all four car cameras in a single video, driving or parked, to an SD card, USB drive or the head unit.
- Full BYD telemetry on your phone — 100+ vehicle data points in real time: battery, battery health, fuel, 12 V, tires, power, consumption and more.
- BYD dashcam: the most advanced recording system — all 4 car cameras (plus a USB camera) in a single video, in H.265, with car data and everything on your phone.
- BYD sentry mode — the parked car watched by all 4 cameras, recording to an SD card with the car off and with videos on your phone.
- Dashcam and sentry recordings on your phone — watch, download and protect your BYD videos on your phone, organized by day and linked to each trip.
- Your whole BYD on your phone — car status, live cameras, recordings, commands, telemetry, trips, files and the head unit — all on your phone.
- Start and control your BYD from your phone — start the car and climate, open the trunk, control windows, sunroof, seats and lights from your phone.
- Install apps on the BYD head unit — unlock app installs on the DiLink head unit, use the DashArc store and send APKs from your phone.
- Remote access to the BYD head unit screen — see and control the car’s head unit screen from your phone or computer.
- BYD trip history and telemetry — every trip with a map, distance, real kWh and fuel use, charts and the recordings from that drive.
- Waze on the BYD instrument cluster — Waze turn-by-turn navigation on the display in front of the wheel, with maneuvering cameras and alerts.
- BYD head unit wallpaper (even animated) — change the head unit background to your own photo or an animated video, right from your phone.
- BYD automations — routines that react to the car: triggers, actions, waits and conditions, with BYD cloud commands.
- Extra USB camera on your BYD — plug a webcam into the head unit: watch it live on your phone and record it with the car’s 4 cameras.
- BYD head unit file manager — browse the head unit, SD card and USB drive folders from your phone; upload and download files.
- BYD head unit screen lock and valet mode — protect the head unit with a PIN, password or pattern; valet mode; cameras and A/C stay available.
- Speed camera alerts on the BYD cluster — fixed and red-light speed cameras shown on the instrument cluster, with distance and limit.
- CarPlay on the BYD instrument cluster — Apple CarPlay route on the instrument cluster, automatic iPhone connection and speed camera alerts.
- Android Auto on the BYD instrument cluster — Android Auto route on the instrument cluster, with lanes, turns, exits and speed cameras.
- Maneuvering cameras on the BYD cluster — side camera when you signal and reverse cameras on the instrument cluster, without leaving the route.