“Is the USB for charging the unit occasionally or does it require wired charging constantly”
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there are 2 power options: 1) the included is a 12v adapter which powers the camera only while the car is in operation. This means no, or very limited Park Mode. 2) this option is always an additional cabling kit. You would run a different USB cable from the camera, this time to your fuse panel. You pick an appropriate spot to tap into full time power (instructions will provide details), and the camera can then operate in Park Mode using the car battery. Park Mode differs on various units. Some only have Impact detection, others have motion detection as well. Motion detection units only operate that feature with option 2 power. Some units can do impact detection off an internal battery or super-capacitor, though it won't be many instances.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.While the unit does have an internal battery, I don’t believe it’s meant to keep the mirror/cam powered for very long. Maybe 2 minutes tops. So a dedicated USB connection is required. They sell a hardwire kit that will keep it powered even while the car is off if you want it to record while parked or while the car is off.
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