![]() ![]() ![]() 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 Use the installation tool and cable clips provided with the dash cam to hide and secure the cable around the windshield.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 Peel off the backing plastic from the adhesive, then firmly attach the camera to the windshield. Check the camera view on the Nexar app and position it where you have a full, clear view of the road and cabin (if cabin-view is available). Remove the protective film on the camera lens. If you have chosen the Nexar hardwiring kit, we recommend seeking professional assistance with the installation. Remove the right-side lid where the +Connectivity module will be attached, and the left-side lid where the cabin view camera will be connected.Īttach the +Connectivity add-on to the right-hand side of the dash cam and the cabin view camera (if available) on the left-hand side.Īttach the magnetic mount to the road-facing camera, making sure it's firmly connected, then plug the power cable to the power port on top of the mount.Ĭonnect the Nexar OBD power adapter to the OBD port or insert the charger into the power outlet, making sure they fit securely. Once activation is complete, you will hear a voice prompt that confirms this and your camera will be ready to use. The camera may reboot during this time - nothing to worry about. Once the camera is plugged into a power source, it can take approximately 15-20 minutes to charge and for the activation process to be completed. ![]()
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