Will the Dash Cam Record When the Vehicle is Not Started?
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Yes, because the dash cam has a battery, but the capacity is small, so it cannot be used alone for too long. Dash cams are usually used in conjunction with the car's cigarette lighter. Another method is to turn on the dash cam and connect it to a power bank for charging, which is also feasible. A dash cam is an instrument that records images, sounds, and other related information during vehicle operation. After installation, it can record video images and sounds throughout the driving process, providing evidence for traffic accidents. It can also be used for parking surveillance. Dash cams are mainly divided into portable dash cams and aftermarket integrated DVD dash cams. It depends on whether the installed dash cam has a parking surveillance mode. If this mode is not available, of course, it cannot record after the car is turned off. Even dash cams with parking surveillance mode will only start recording when necessary. Dash cams with parking surveillance function abandon the traditional cigarette lighter and USB interfaces for power supply. Instead, they use a step-down cable to draw power directly from the ACC fuse box. After the vehicle is parked and turned off, the dash cam will automatically shut down and enter a low-energy sleep state. Once it detects a collision or movement in front, it will immediately wake up and capture images of the surroundings. The parking surveillance mode of the dash cam is not always on, as the device typically uses a step-down cable with low-voltage protection to minimize battery drain as much as possible.
