![]() ![]() ![]() The camera is a 2.0-megapixel unit that records in Full HD, but uploads to the Nexar cloud storage in 720p when you’re driving and have the app connected. You can leave your windscreen mount in place and hardwire to the car and still remove the camera without disturbing the positioning. This switch ends up nearer the passenger in right hand drive cars, so if it had other features it would be a little irritating to use.Ĭonnection to the mount is ‘dumb’ in that it’s just a plastic click, but there’s a flying cable to plug in. The interface is limited to just two LEDs on the rear for power and Wi-Fi connection, and a power switch on the side. Hardwired into the fuse box and connected to your battery ensures that your unit is ready to be yourĮyewitness 24/7.The Beam is a compact camera that measures less than a couple of inches square, and has no distracting display on the back. Insurance – you hope you never have to use it, but it’s great to have just in case. In putting this issue to bed, it is important to remember that having a dash cam in your vehicle is anĪdded layer of protection like seat belts, airbags and blind spot indicators. The dashcam to operate for as long as they would when connected to the car battery itself (although, expansion battery packsĪre also available to extend battery-pack-only run time). The only drawbacks to this solutionĪre the additional expense of the battery pack, and the fact that generally these battery packs do not allow These battery packs charge up while you’reĭriving (as the engine’s alternator supplies power to the vehicle) and the dashcam only draws power from theīattery pack when the engine is turned off and the vehicle is parked. Should you require additional preventative measures to ensure your peace of mind, we offer standalone battery packs such as the BlackVue B-130X, for purchase that doĭraw power from your vehicle battery while the car is parked. We certainly understand, and thankfully there is an alternative solution for you. Won’t be left stranded, or you have other reasons for not wanting to touch your vehicle’s electrical system. Prefer not to use your car battery at all for parking mode? Perhaps you’re still not convinced that you Pro, or taking advantage of built-in low-voltage cutoff settings when using your dashcam in parking We strongly recommend the use of a device like the Power Magic Keep a dashcam operating safely in parking mode for at least a day or two, if not more, before reaching the Solutions like that of Thinkware dashcams that monitor theĬar battery’s voltage level and will gracefully shut down the camera if the power drops belowĪn established safety threshold (typically around 12.0 or 12.5v). (for use with BlackVue cameras) or built-in low-voltage cutoff Unwanted dead battery situation by providing battery-discharge prevention accessories such as the Power Magic Thanks to a feature known as “low-voltage cutoff”. Principles we’re discussing here hold true.Īnother major reason why battery death should not be an issue when using your dashcam in parking mode is See “real world” levels of performance that match the theoretical figures exactly. Of the battery (a 3 year old battery won’t be as robust as one that is brand new), so you can’t expect to Of course, modern vehicles do tend to already have plenty of other electronics and systems in them thatĬonsume varying levels of power in the background while the car or truck is parked (alarm systems, keylessĮntry receivers, automatic software updates, etc), and overall battery performance does decline with the age ![]()
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