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Everything DashArc does
on your BYD.
DashArc is the most complete app for the DiLink head unit in BYD cars. It unlocks the head unit for free, adds an app store with YouTube, Netflix, Prime Video, WhatsApp and Instagram, brings Waze navigation to the instrument cluster, records all four cameras as a dashcam and sentry mode, and lets you see, hear and control the car from your phone, wherever you are.
On your phone, DashArc installs straight from the portal to your iPhone or Android home screen; on a computer, it opens in the browser.
Pick a feature
Free BYD head unit unlock
Unlock the head unit for free, no root and no laptop, and install YouTube, Netflix and any app.
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.
What is the best app for BYD?
DashArc brings a free unlocker, an app store with YouTube and Netflix, live cameras, dashcam, Waze on the cluster and phone control into one app.
What you can do on your BYD with DashArc
The questions BYD owners search for most, answered in one line, with the way to each feature.
Unlocking the BYD head unit
- How do I unlock my BYD head unit for free?
- Use the free DashArc Unlocker: it completes the BYD verification, enables ADB, unlocks the APK installer and installs DashArc. No root, no laptop.
- BYD unlock to install YouTube and other apps
- After unlocking, the DashArc store installs YouTube, Netflix, WhatsApp and any Google Play app on the head unit.
- Unlock the Dolphin, Atto 3, Seal, Song and Yuan
- The Unlocker has been tested on DiLink 3 (system 13.1.33, 2026 models). For other head units, see the regional unlock guide.
- Allow APK installs on the BYD head unit
- The Unlocker installs an unlocked package installer; from then on the head unit accepts APKs, including ones sent from your phone through the DashArc portal.
Dashcam, telemetry and everything on your phone
- What is the best dashcam for a BYD?
- DashArc has the most advanced dashcam recording system for BYD today: all 4 car cameras in a single video, in H.265 when the head unit supports it, at least 24 fps per camera, car data in the video and everything available on your phone, with no camera to install.
- Full BYD telemetry on your phone
- DashArc telemetry shows over 100 live vehicle data points: battery, battery health (SOH), 12V, tires, consumption, power, temperatures and much more.
- Watch dashcam recordings on your phone
- Dashcam and sentry recordings are available on your phone: watch, download and share from anywhere.
- Sentry mode on a BYD
- Sentry mode records the cameras while the car is parked and you see it all on your phone.
- Everything about your BYD on your phone
- With the DashArc phone app you get live cameras, recordings, telemetry, commands, files and the car’s head unit in your hand.
- Speed cameras, CarPlay and Android Auto on the cluster
- See speed camera alerts, CarPlay, Android Auto and maneuvering cameras on the instrument cluster.
- Wallpaper, files and head unit lock
- Animated wallpaper, file manager and screen lock with valet mode, all from your phone.
Apps, video and Google Play on the head unit
- YouTube on a BYD
- Install YouTube from the DashArc store and watch on the head unit with the car on.
- Netflix, Prime Video and Disney+ on a BYD
- Google Play streaming apps install from the same app store.
- WhatsApp, Instagram, Telegram and Spotify on the BYD head unit
- They work on the head unit just like on a phone, installed from the DashArc store.
- Watch while the car is in use, while moving
- Apps work with the car on, parked or moving: passengers watch YouTube and Netflix on the head unit during the trip.
- Google Play on the BYD head unit
- The DashArc store includes the Google Play client, which finds and installs any Play app on the head unit.
Live car cameras and recordings
- Watch the car cameras live, remotely
- DashArc streams the BYD 360° cameras live to your phone or computer, from anywhere.
- See BYD cameras with the car off
- With stay-awake mode on, live cameras and sentry mode stay available, with an eye on the 12 V battery.
- BYD dashcam without buying a camera
- The DashArc dashcam records all 4 car cameras into one video, on SD card, USB drive or head unit.
- BYD sentry mode
- Sentry mode records the surroundings while the car is parked, off and locked, and you watch it on your phone.
- Listen and talk to whoever is in the car
- Right from the live cameras, remote audio lets you hear and talk from your phone.
Remote control and automations
- Start a BYD from your phone
- With your BYD account in DashArc, the portal starts and stops the car, even with the head unit off.
- Turn on the BYD A/C remotely
- Climate turns on at the last temperature, for 10 minutes or the time you choose.
- Open the trunk, windows and sunroof from your phone
- One button per function, with a slider for the windows.
- BYD automations
- Triggers such as doors, lights, location and time fire actions, waits and conditions, including BYD cloud commands.
Instrument cluster
- Waze on the BYD cluster
- DashArc draws the Waze route on the instrument cluster, turn by turn, without mirroring your phone.
- Android Auto and CarPlay on the BYD cluster
- With Android Auto or CarPlay, the map and guidance appear on the cluster.
- Side camera on the cluster with the turn signal
- The side camera pops up on the cluster when you signal, to check the blind spot.
- Speed camera and police alerts on the cluster
- Speed camera and police alerts show on the cluster during the route.
The head unit from your phone
- Mirror the BYD head unit on your phone
- Remote access shows and controls the head unit screen from your phone or computer.
- BYD trip history and real consumption
- Every trip with a map, kWh and liters used, charts and recordings: see the trip history.
- File manager and wallpaper
- Browse the head unit, SD card and USB drive folders and change the wallpaper from your phone.
- Head unit screen lock with valet mode
- PIN, password or pattern to protect the head unit.
- What is the best app for BYD?
- See everything DashArc brings together in one app and compare.
By model
- DashArc on the BYD Song Pro
- DashArc on the BYD King
- DashArc on the BYD Song Plus
- DashArc on the BYD Seal U
- DashArc on the BYD Song Premium
- BYD models →
Also in DashArc
- USB camera: plug a USB camera into the head unit, watch it live and record it together with the vehicle cameras.
- Automations: routines with triggers, actions, waits and conditions, based on any data DashArc reads from the car.
- Safe places: mark places on the map, see how long you stayed and pause the dashcam and sentry mode there.
- Head unit screen lock: PIN, password or pattern, with a valet mode.
- Wallpaper, file manager and automatic updates of DashArc itself from the head unit.
Getting started
- Download the DashArc APK.
- If the head unit does not install apps yet, use the DashArc Unlocker, which unlocks the head unit and installs DashArc (or the regional guide).
- Open DashArc on the head unit, grant the permissions and create your account to use the portal on your phone.
DashArc comes with a 14-day free trial. 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
Is DashArc the official BYD app?
No. DashArc is an independent app installed on the DiLink head unit. It does not replace the BYD app; it can use your BYD account for commands while the car is off, if you choose to.
How do I use DashArc on my phone?
When you create your account, tap "Install DashArc on your phone": DashArc goes to your iPhone or Android home screen, with cameras, recordings, commands and trip history. On a computer, just open it in the browser.
Which BYD models work?
DashArc targets BYD cars with a DiLink head unit, such as Dolphin, Dolphin Mini, Atto 3, Song Plus, Seal, Sealion, Seal U, Yuan, King, Han, Tang and Shark. It has been tested on DiLink 3 head units on the 13.1.33 family; on other head units features may vary.
How much does it cost?
There is a 14-day free trial. 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).
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.