Can I use the USB outlet in my vehicle to power the dash cam?Updated 14 days ago
Unfortunately, this is not something we would recommend as the USB power source in most vehicles can only provide 5V and ~500mA to ~550mA of current, which is not enough to power a dash cam, as it requires at least 12V and ~1A to ~2A of current. This is why dash cams typically include a cigarette lighter adapter cable (also known as a 12V power cable).
Instead of powering your dash cam using the 12V power cable, we always recommend hardwiring the dash cam into your vehicle so that it can offer parking mode protection too.
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