Can you turn the camera on while driving to monitor a trailer?
917734
Don't know.. had it for a year and haven't installed. Tell you next year...MaybeMy guess is the camera is activated by the reverse switch. You may be able to do some custom wiring to get around the problem. Check the manufactures instillation instructions on there site.
917735
Not by design as it automatically turns on when the camera is powered, and the camera is powered by the back up lights
917736
No.Per the designed setup the camera is only powered when the reverse rear lights are on. You could setup an alternate power source, always on, which would keep the camera and system on.
917737
Byron, i suppose if you use the power wire that is suppose to be wired to the back up light,and wire that to a constant power source and toggle switch, then its possible.
2029629
You can turn off the display but still have the device record. It is actually what I like to do as I find the live video feed as a distraction while driving.
2127206
I wired the camera to power up only in reverse with a trailer plug in my trailer outlet. I wired the screen into my fuse board under the steering column.
701998
Use the motion detection. The camera will stay on, but will not record.Another option, change the wiring of your car:-)
1481446
No you can't. Camera is static. You can add additional equipment down the road like a gimbal to get it to do what you want. That's what I did.
323428
No. The camera is powered on all the time and so is the monitor but you don't get a picture until you turn on your vehicle lights and the monitor picture does not go off unless you turn off the power.
2207555
It uses a rca cable to connect so it can be as long as you want. I hooked my unit up so the camera has a switch to an always live circuit, not the reverse light, so I can switch it to always be on to see my boat trailer. Nice picture that is tilted slightly to just see my trailer ball as well to back it up and hitch up. Has a nice wide-angle. Works great so far.
744664
I don't know, I haven't seen or tried that feature, but I'll check. I do have to say the camera has exceeded my expectations. The picture is crystal clear. I hardwired the rear of my 5th wheel and made a quick disconnect to my truck where I tie in the trailer connecter and everything works flawlessly. The only negative is that the angle of the rear camera required me to turn it upside down - the monitor allows you to reverse the image, but the text on the screen is reverse also, but it doesn't affect the ability to back up.
374412
There is a servo connection that attaches to the camera. This allows remote trigger of it. Also to change modes from still to video.
698454
if you wire it appropriately then yes. few people do. I wired mine to a backup light so the camera is only on while I backup my car. In your case you need to wire it to constant + with a switch in between so you may turn it on or off when you want.
410412
No, I have not seen where there is a setting for this feature. The screen will light up and show all cameras if motion is detected. That is beneficial if you have the monitor near you.
990482
It will automatically turn on and off with the vehicle if connected to switched power, so I would recommend that rather than using an always-on circuit and having to turn the camera on and off manually.
1906669
Yes, there are options to have it begin recording when motion is detected. See this page for the options: https://dashcamtalk.com/forum/threads/mobius-in-motion-detect-mode.3656/
119943
Yes you can just turn on the unit and when the screen comes up, just press the "OK" button and it will start recording but it will be set for long distance viewing.
1596179
Yes. You can choose to record it while you view it or just view it. Works very well.
1482474
I think you need to insert a Micro SD card for recording. If you plug the power cord to the cigarette charger, the camera will turn on and off automatically every time you start your car engine or turn it off.
1506909
Yes you can. I have done it. However, the audio isn't amazing, but for monitoring purposes, it works fine (no loud background noise). However, you will always have to have the video on at all times as well, no way to turn it off. If your device turns off, so will the monitoring. If you use it for any serious length of time (over night baby monitoring) your phone or tablet may heat up much more than is wanted.