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Choosing Your Telemetry Data-Sharing Method

Last Updated 3/30/2026

Choosing Your Telemetry Data-Sharing Method

To help manage risk and keep premiums affordable, telemetry data sharing is a required part of Cover Whale’s Auto Liability insurance program. Policyholders can meet this requirement by either connecting an Electronic Logging Device (ELD) or installing a dashcam. Below, we outline both options, including new updates to our dashcam policy and underwriting fees.

 

Option 1: Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Connection

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Why Choose ELD?

  • The fastest and easiest way to meet insurer requirements.
  • No new equipment installation needed—just connect your existing ELD (or your own camera, if supported by our vendor, Terminal).
  • Helps ensure compliance while maintaining driver privacy.

How to Connect Your ELD:

  1. Check email: After binding, the policyholder will receive a link to connect their ELD.
  2. Select your vendor: They can choose from the list of supported Electronic Logging Device (ELD) providers.
  3. Follow the steps: Each vendor has its process—complete setup within 10 days of your policy's effective date.

If ELD isn’t an option, policyholders can instead install a Cover Whale-issued dashcam.


 

Option 2: Outward-Facing Dashcam

Why Choose Dashcam?

  • Ideal for drivers without a compatible Electronic Logging Device (ELD).
  • Delivers real-time safety insights and claims support through a road-facing lens.
  • Enhanced monitoring with a simple install.
  • Now provides greater driver privacy.

What’s New (Effective May 5, 2025):

  • Interior-facing cameras are no longer required and have been remotely disabled.
  • New dashcams will ship with the interior lens either disabled or omitted entirely, depending on the model.
  • No hardware swaps are needed.


How to Set Up the Dashcam:

  1. Receive a dashcam: Pay for the camera(s) using the STRIPE link in the email sent to the policyholder post-bind.
  2. Install the camera: Use the included instructions for setup.
  3. Activate: Ensure it is installed and transmitting within 10 days of delivery.

Confirming Inward-Facing Camera Deactivation

  • Orion Devices:
     Confirm interior view is disabled through the Orion Portal or Waylens Fleet app (available on Apple App Store or Google Play).