If your car is parked and gets hit, will the unit automatically turn on and record like some of the other dash cams? Does it have an internal battery?
1288029
No, I think you have to keep it plugged in. I always unplug it when I leave the car. Kind of annoying
984697
Yes it does. When the unit is plugged in the car you can program it to automatically start and automatically shut off. It has a 1 minute and 5 minute loop option which eventually overrides previous recordings based on the memory capacity of the memory card.
331998
It does have auto record mode when it is plugged into the car. When the car starts the camera will turn on and start recording (it is an option in the menu).
1633320
When the camera is plugged into the Power Adapter, it will automatically start recording when it receives power and stops recording about 5 secs after it stops receiving power. Assuming your power outlet in your car only works when the key is in the ignition.
804296
Yes it does. I start my car and drive, and it records. I stop and turn my car off, it shuts down. VERY convenient! I love this recorder, and you'll be very happy with the quality off the playback. Day & Night Also...the video dosn't even shake.
1916648
Short answer: no. If you leave the car for longer periods with the camera in parking mode it may drain the battery preventing the car from starting. I would recommend that you get the discharge prevention unless you hook the camera up to a connection that does not have power when the car is switched off.
1873901
It does have the motion detection feature. Just go to "menu" -> "Camcorder" -> "Capture Mode". You will see both "continuous" and "motion detection" mode(with a hand icon). Once in the "Motion setting", you can have option of setting motion spot zone, detection window size, and motion sensitivity. If you want to use this feature while your car is at park but worry no power to the camera? A quick solution is to attach a portable battery. Just do a search on Amazon and get one that will power laptops. That's what I did for my own car. Cheers! It does have the motion detection feature. Just go to "menu" -> "Camcorder" -> "Capture Mode". You will see both "continuous" and "motion detection" mode(with a hand icon). Once in the "Motion setting", you can have option of setting motion spot zone, detection window size, and motion sensitivity. If you want to use this feature while your car is at park but worry no power to the camera? A quick solution is to attach a portable battery. Just do a search on Amazon and get one that will power laptops. That's what I... » Read More It does have the motion detection feature. Just go to "menu" -> "Camcorder" -> "Capture Mode". You will see both "continuous" and "motion detection" mode(with a hand icon). Once in the "Motion setting", you can have option of setting motion spot zone, detection window size, and motion sensitivity. If you want to use this feature while your car is at park but worry no power to the camera? A quick solution is to attach a portable battery. Just do a search on Amazon and get one that will power laptops. That's what I did for my own car. Cheers! « Show Less
2237436
No there is not. That is the difference between this camera and it predecessor model. This device has a capacitor which provides only enough power to allow for an orderly disk write of the recorded data and shutdown. But with a dash cam, that is all you really need. The benefit of this configuration is one of fewer heat issues. Most electronic devices that are meant to be used in car windshields/dashboards are susceptible to overheating, particularity when in direct sunlight/hot weather. But the real issue with these things is usually not the devices themselves but rather the batteries they contain. I have actually had batteries burst/explode on other devices. The use of a capacitor rather than a battery resolves many of these issues. the drawback to this is that you must be tethered to a power supply for the camera to operate. As this is designed to be an in-car dash cam with access to the vehicle's power, when used as intended this should not really be an issue.
2150868
Hi, I connected the power to the device, stuck it to the window with the supplied adhesive, inserted the SD card and that was it. When you turn the car on, the cigarette power comes on and the dashcamera turns on. Litte voice "welcome to lukas blackbox, drive safely. Recording started". I never touch the thing unless I need the SD card out to review or save the video. Erik
1631724
mine did not come with one either. Here is some helpful hints. Always charge the battery over night before starting and you will have to buy and install a memory card before it will work. Over 4 GB is best or it will not loop for use as a dash cam. Other than that, all I can tell you is work with the controls and figure it out. It takes a while. Sorry I could not help more.
2040958
Yes & No!It all depends where it's plugged in. I plug mine into my Aux 12v socket, when I turn the car on or off the camera does as well. If you want to record all the time, or maybe utilize the motion detection option then you need to plug it into he vehicles primary 12v socket which is powered all the time.
2225839
Depends on the car - or more specifically, the power outlet - on my Tahoe, the outlets are always hot so the GPS would be always on unless I unplug it. Many cars have outlets that are hot only when the ignition key is on, so then the GPS will start up with the car key and shutdown with the car key. The camera is controlled by the GPS unit so I don't think it can turn the unit on.
842422
I've had this same dash cam for over 3-4 years now and it records great at night. You have to press a button on back of the cam that faces you to switch from "Sunlight" to "Moonlight." I was hit from behind by another car one night last December and it recorded great. Showed me at a red light and then you can hear me being hit and see my car jump forward. P.S. this is a very good price, I paid $130 from a local spy shop. I wish I could post the video here for all to see. It also loops and record over older video when it reaches the end. I'm thinking about getting this one to face the rear of my car. I've had this same dash cam for over 3-4 years now and it records great at night. You have to press a button on back of the cam that faces you to switch from "Sunlight" to "Moonlight." I was hit from behind by another car one night last December and it recorded great. Showed me at a red light and then you can hear me being hit and see my car jump forward. P.S. this is a very good price, I paid $130 from a local spy shop. I wish I could post the video here for all to see. It also loops and record over older video when it reaches the end. I'm thinking about getting this... » Read More I've had this same dash cam for over 3-4 years now and it records great at night. You have to press a button on back of the cam that faces you to switch from "Sunlight" to "Moonlight." I was hit from behind by another car one night last December and it recorded great. Showed me at a red light and then you can hear me being hit and see my car jump forward. P.S. this is a very good price, I paid $130 from a local spy shop. I wish I could post the video here for all to see. It also loops and record over older video when it reaches the end. I'm thinking about getting this one to face the rear of my car. « Show Less
208717
No. I left this cam recording (with screen turned off) seven long days and it worked flawlessly. My car battery wasn't drained.
1200732
Dear,would you pls tell us where did you buy this item ? and same as us ?dear, this camera has internal battery ,but it cann't support to record ,pls connect it to the car charger ,should connect with the power.thank you pls try it again.
1288274
Yes, it turns on and starts recording as soon as it gets power (from USB or cigarette lighter outlet).
2036658
As long as there is power to the outlet the camera will be on - the camera itself has no on/off switch. Some cars, like mine, has powered outlets whether or not the ignition is on. Once or twice I forgot to unplug the camera and it was on for over 12 hours but the truck still started.