Essential package · powered by skEYElite
The fleet dash camera.
Single-camera coverage with built-in GPS tracking and cloud platform. Built for owner-operators and small fleets.
- From $269
- No contract required
- Self-install in 15 minutes
HD Video
1080p Full HD recording
Built-in GPS
Real-time location tracking
Cloud Access
Live & recorded video from anywhere
Built for Fleets
Reliable. Secure. Always connected.
Built for you
Built for owner-operators and small commercial fleets.
Essential is the fleet dash cam package built for fleet operators who know what they need: dependable HD video, real-time location tracking, and cloud video access — without paying for features they'll never use. Whether you're a single-truck owner-operator protecting your livelihood, a service company managing 5 vans, or a small business owner who wants visibility into where vehicles are going, Essential delivers exactly what your fleet needs and nothing it doesn't.
Protect your rig, protect your record.
HD video evidence and GPS data help defend you fast when it matters most.
Learn moreEyes on your fleet without the overhead.
Real-time location and live view give you the visibility you need, right when you need it.
Learn moreStart small, scale when you're ready.
Add vehicles as you grow. No contracts. No complexity. Just flexibility.
Learn moreFrom $269
One low price. Everything included.
No contract required
Month to month. Cancel anytime.
Self-install in 15 minutes
Peel, stick, and power up. That's it.
U.S.-based support
Real people. Real help. When you need it.
What's included
What you get with Essential.
Every Essential package includes the skEYElite hardware unit and full access to the skEYEvue cloud platform. No surprise add-ons. No "starter tier" limitations on the platform itself.
Hardware
HD windshield dash cam — 1080p road-facing camera, mounted directly to the windshield for zero sun glare
Built-in GPS tracking — 5-second refresh, continuous location data
Dual Micro SD storage — local backup ensures footage is captured even when cellular signal isn't available
4G + WiFi connectivity — built into the unit, no separate gateway
Cloud platform
Real-time live view — watch any vehicle from your mobile app or web portal
Cloud video storage — important moments saved to the cloud automatically
Mobile app — iOS and Android, for managers and drivers
Reporting & route history — trip logs, driver reports, route playback
Liability video evidence — HD footage timestamped and ready to share when you need it
Pricing
Three ways to start with Essential.
Buy the hardware outright. Subscribe to the platform. Or get the hardware free with a 5-year agreement. Your choice — not ours.
Buy Outright
Own the skEYElite unit. Run it standalone with SD card recording. No service, no contract, no monthly fee. Activate the cloud platform anytime if you change your mind.
Subscribe
Full skEYEvue platform access — live view, mobile app, cloud storage, reporting. Starts with a 1-year service term, then month-to-month.
5-Year Agreement
Free skEYElite unit for every vehicle in your fleet — regardless of fleet size. Lock in your rate for five years. Best value if you're committed.
Camera coverage
One camera, expandable to two.
Essential ships with the skEYElite road-facing windshield camera. If you decide later that you want rear or cabin coverage, you can add one secondary camera to the same unit — no need to swap hardware. Adding a rear or cabin camera moves you to the Vision configuration without losing your platform setup, your dashboard, or your account.
- Included with Essential: 1 HD road-facing camera
- Add later: 1 rear OR 1 cabin-facing camera (becomes Vision)
- Maximum cameras supported: 2
Optional add-ons
Layer on what you need, when you need it.
Essential is fully expandable within the skEYElite hardware. Add any of these without replacing your unit.
Rear-facing camera
Hardware: $129
Monthly: No additional charge
Backing into customer driveways, cargo verification, rear-collision evidence
Cabin-facing camera
Hardware: $129
Monthly: No additional charge
Driver behavior monitoring (without AI), in-cab incident documentation, ride-along records
Professional installation
Pricing: Quote-based per vehicle
While Essential installs in 15 minutes by plugging into your vehicle's power port, professional installation is available for fleets that prefer hardwired installation or installer-managed rollout.
How it works
From unboxing to recording in 15 minutes.
- 1
Plug in
Connect the skEYElite unit to your vehicle's 12V power port (or hardwire if you prefer). Stick the windshield mount in place.
- 2
Activate
Open the skEYEvue mobile app and pair your unit. Activate cloud platform service if you've subscribed, or run with SD card recording only.
- 3
Drive
Recording starts automatically when the vehicle moves. GPS data flows to your dashboard in real time. Critical moments sync to the cloud automatically.
Recommended for
Fleets that run on Essential.
Essential is the right starting point for fleets where simple, reliable single-camera coverage is enough. If your fleet needs more, Vision or Guardian may be a better fit.
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