How does Parking Mode work?Updated 25 days ago

Do you want the dash cam to record incidents when you are away from the vehicle? This is an option that is built into all Thinkware Dash Cams. This feature is only available with an optional Hardwiring Cable or OBD-II Cable installation.

Parking Mode will not work with the standard 12V Cigarette Lighter Adapter (CLA), even with an outlet with constant power. The Thinkware hardwiring kit and OBD-II Cable have 3 wires (ground, accessory and constant) where the accessory wire allows the dash cam to detect a switch in voltage so that it can switch from continuous mode to parking mode, which is not possible with the standard CLA. 

To enable Parking Mode, first install the dash cam using the Hardwiring or OBD-II Cable. Next, ensure that Parking Mode has been enabled in the Record Settings.

Most Thinkware dash cams will offer parking modes where the camera only wakes up and records upon impact, wakes up and starts recording when motion is detected, or records continuously in a time-lapse. Please refer to your Thinkware dash cam's manual to see which specific parking modes are available.

We also recommend enabling the Battery Protection Setting and the Voltage Cut Off to ensure minimal battery drainage. 

To learn more about parking mode, check out our Parking Mode page.

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