Should the Parking Surveillance Feature of a Dash Cam Be Turned On?
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If you frequently park on the roadside or in open-air parking lots, it is recommended to enable parking surveillance. However, if you have a garage at home or park within a private courtyard, there is no need to turn on this feature as it would serve little purpose. Here is some additional information: The two main principles of parking surveillance are: G-sensor. Simply put, any vibration of the vehicle—whether from a kick, strong wind causing sway, or even a flowerpot falling on the sunroof—can activate the dash cam. Motion detection. Essentially, any moving object within approximately three meters will trigger the monitoring.
Personally, I think whether to enable parking monitoring on a dash cam depends on specific circumstances. I often drive into the city for errands, and parking spots can be chaotic, so having the monitoring on gives me peace of mind. It automatically records when detecting vibrations while the car is stationary, providing evidence in case of scratches or theft. Once, when parked roadside, a minor scrape occurred, and the camera captured the license plate, saving me a lot of trouble. However, the downside is obvious—it quietly drains the car battery, especially in older cars where a weak battery might prevent starting. So, I only enable it when parking outside my neighborhood or in unfamiliar areas, turning it off otherwise to avoid surprises. Some dash cams support setting a voltage threshold to auto-shutoff, allowing a balance between safety and practicality with some adjustments.
