Dash Cam Parking Mode: What a Hardwire Kit Adds to the iGO CAM 90R
TL;DR For the Uniden iGO CAM 90R, impact-triggered parking recording requires a compatible hardwire kit, sufficient external power and the G-Sensor to be enabled. The camera can wake after detecting an impact and record for a limited time. The iGO CAM 90R and hardwire kit bundle includes the power accessory for this setup. What is dash cam parking mode? Parking mode is a dash cam function intended for use while the vehicle is parked. The way it operates varies between cameras, so the useful question is what your particular model records and how it stays powered. With the iGO CAM 90R's impact-triggered parking function configured, a detected impact can wake the camera and start a recording for a limited time. This may help document an incident after it happens, provided power, camera positioning and visibility allow it. Because the camera wakes after an impact, this function should not be described as a guarantee of uninterrupted footage from before an incident. That distinction matters when comparing parking features. Why does parking mode need a hardwire kit? During normal driving, a dash cam receives power from the vehicle. If that supply switches off when you stop the engine, the camera needs another...
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