How to save Hawk dashcam clips with Siri Shortcuts
Hawk by MRVL's Pro tier includes Siri Shortcuts and voice-save commands, letting you trigger clip saves hands-free while driving. Your footage is then synced to iCloud with full SHA-256 integrity protection.
Siri voice commands in Hawk Pro
Hawk Pro supports voice-activated Shortcuts on iOS, so you can save a dashcam clip without touching your phone. Simply say "Hey Siri, save Hawk clip" while driving, and the app marks the current recording segment for backup to your iCloud account. The clip is tagged with GPS coordinates, speed, and timestamp, making it ideal for accident disputes or insurance claims. Voice saves work whether Hawk is running in the foreground or background, so you stay focused on the road.
Why save clips in Hawk
Every clip saved in Hawk carries a SHA-256 integrity hash, cryptographic proof that the footage has not been tampered with. This evidence-grade protection is what separates Hawk from a standard video recording app. When you export a dispute ZIP file, it includes a manifest with all hashes, making clips admissible in small-claims court, police reports, and insurance settlements. As of June 2026, this level of built-in verification remains uncommon in mobile dashcams.
How the Evidence Locker works
Saved clips land in Hawk's Evidence Locker, a biometric-locked archive that syncs to your iCloud if you're using Pro. The locker uses fail-closed encryption, meaning if biometric unlock fails, the clips remain locked. You can manually export any clip as a dispute ZIP with its hash manifest, ready to send to your insurance company or police department. The free tier stores up to 10 clips with 7-day retention; Pro removes these limits.
Continuous recording vs. manual saves
Hawk records continuously once started, looping over older footage as storage fills. Without a manual save or Shortcut trigger, clips are discarded after a set period. Using Siri voice commands or Shortcuts ensures critical moments are permanently archived to the Evidence Locker and iCloud. This two-tier approach lets you preserve only the incidents that matter, rather than flooding your phone or cloud storage with hours of normal driving.
Which Hawk plan includes Shortcuts
Siri Shortcuts and voice-save commands are part of Hawk's Local Pro tier (£3.99 per month, £39.99 per year, or £49.99 lifetime). The free plan records and stores clips, but lacks Shortcuts integration and iCloud sync. Rideshare Pro (£8.99 per month or £69.99 per year) also includes voice commands, plus cabin camera and shift mode for multi-trip sessions. Start with the free tier to test Hawk's core dashcam features; upgrade to Pro when you need evidence-grade archival and hands-free controls.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need to buy external hardware to use Hawk dashcam
No. Hawk turns your existing iPhone or Android into a court-ready dashcam with no hardware purchase or subscription required to start. You simply mount your phone on the dashboard, launch the app, and tap record.
Can I use Siri Shortcuts to batch export clips
Hawk Pro's Shortcuts integration focuses on saving individual clips hands-free during driving. To export multiple clips for court or insurance, use the one-tap dispute export feature, which bundles clips with their SHA-256 manifest into a single ZIP file.
Are Hawk clips automatically uploaded to MRVL servers
No. Free Hawk clips stay on your phone until deleted or the retention period expires. Pro clips sync only to your own iCloud account; MRVL does not store or access your footage automatically.
What happens to a Hawk clip if my phone crashes
Clips in the free tier may be lost if your phone fails before export. Pro clips synced to iCloud are protected; the biometric-locked Evidence Locker ensures they remain recoverable on a replacement device.
Does Hawk work for rideshare drivers
Yes. Rideshare Pro adds cabin camera, shift mode for tracking multiple trips in one session, and mandatory passenger recording notices. Standard Pro works for personal commuters; Rideshare Pro is purpose-built for Uber, Lyft, and Bolt drivers.