BLACKVUE DASHCAM PARKING MODE


When does the dashcam switch to Parking Mode?
BlackVue Parking Mode activates after the dashcam’s accelerometer detects that the vehicle is stationary for five minutes.
A word about DR900S and DR750S Series Parking Modes
Since August 2018, BlackVue DR900S Series and DR750S Series dashcams support two different Parking Modes:
- The default Motion & Impact Detection mode, with the addition of selectable detection regions.
- Time lapse (with buffered Events videos in case of impact).
Unless mentioned otherwise, the instructions on this page refer to Motion & Impact Detection Parking Mode.
Motion & Impact Detection mode
Region – Based
Motion Detection
Motion & Impact Detection Parking Mode detects both:
- Motions recorded by the image sensor (Parking Mode files marked “P” in the file list).
- Impacts detected by the accelerometer/G-sensor (Event files marked “E” in the file list).
With the DR900S and DR750S Series dashcams, users have the added possibility to choose detection regions to reduce the risk of triggering too many motion recordings due to trees swaying in the wind, far away moving objects, etc.
Time lapse mode
Parking Mode Kit:
- Power Magic Pro (Hardwiring Kit)
Parking Mode Batteries:
- Power Magic Battery Pack (B-112)
- Power Magic Ultra Battery (B-124)
Power Magic Battery Pack: the simple DIY solution
Simply installed
The Power Magic Battery Pack simply plugs into your vehicle’s cigar lighter socket and provides a female power socket to power your dashcam.
While the ignition is ON, the Power Magic Battery Pack charges itself while powering your BlackVue. It charges itself fully in approximately one hour.
When the ignition is OFF, the Power Magic Battery Pack keeps your BlackVue powered for up to eight (8) hours—for a dual-channel dashcam—or twelve (12) hours—for a single-channel dashcam.
Designed with safety in mind
Unlike conventional lithium-ion battery packs found in consumer electronics like phones or laptop computers, the Power Magic Battery Pack is of the LiFePO4 (lithium iron phosphate) type. LiFePO4 batteries are highly resistant to heat, which is critical to ensure safe operation in a vehicle. Indeed, in a vehicle parked in the sun, temperatures can reach levels at which lithium-ion batteries could pose a safety hazard. Note that this is also why our dashcams use a supercapacitor instead of a battery. Last, LiFePO4 batteries have an overall higher lifespan (based on the number of charge/discharge cycles) when compared to lithium-ion batteries.
Compact size
The Power Magic Battery Pack is small enough to fit in a glove box.
Power for your other electronic devices
Two USB ports let you charge other electronic devices such as phone, tablet or a Wi-Fi hotspot to enjoy BlackVue Cloud.
Power Magic Ultra Battery: high-capacity battery
High capacity for extended Parking Mode sessions
Capacity: 6000mAh / 12.8V / 76.8Wh. On a full charge, Power Magic Ultra Battery can power a single dashcam for over 28 hours or a dual-channel dashcam for over 20 hours in Parking Mode.
Full aluminium casing
The Power Magic Ultra Battery is kept ultra compact thanks to its aluminium casing optimizing heat dissipation.
Simple or hardwired installation
The Power Magic Ultra Battery can be plugged into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket or hardwired via the vehicle’s fuse panel.
Cigarette lighter socket installation (5A): the Ultra Battery charges itself fully in less than 80 minutes.
Hardwired installation for rapid charging (9A): the Ultra Battery charges itself in under 40 minutes.
Free BlackVue Battery Manager app
The status of the Ultra Battery can be checked via the BlackVue Battery app (iOS/Android). See at a glance available capacity, time to full charge (when charging), expected time available (when powering the dashcam) and change settings.
Double capacity with Expansion Battery
More than double the Power Magic Ultra Battery capacity with Power Magic Expansion Battery (6600mAh). You can connect multiple Expansion Batteries in sequence (daisy-chain) to the Power Magic Ultra Battery.
Power Magic Pro: the hardwiring solution
Power your dashcam. Protect your vehicle’s battery.
Power Magic Pro is the hardwiring kit by BlackVue. It powers your dashcam and protects your vehicle’s battery.
Simply hardwiring your dashcam without Power Magic Pro would risk depleting your vehicle’s battery with long Parking Mode sessions.
With Power Magic Pro, your dashcam is powered as long as your battery maintains sufficient voltage to start your vehicle. When the voltage drops below cutoff value or the timer expires, Power Magic Pro stops powering your dashcam to preserve your vehicle’s battery.
For professional installation
For users who are not afraid to work with the fuse panel of their vehicle, the Power Magic Pro is a great accessory that enables Parking Mode with a lot of control. With a bit of planning, Power Magic Pro allows for a very stealthy installation, with no visible cable.
Multiple controls
Power Magic Pro allows you to:
- Set a timer from 6 hours to infinite.
- Set a voltage cutoff value (12V by default): as soon as the vehicle’s battery reaches that voltage, Power Magic Pro will stop powering the dashcam, in order to prevent battery discharge.
- Turn Parking Mode ON/OFF: with the switch OFF, the Power Magic Pro will power your BlackVue dashcam only when the vehicle’s ignition is on.
If you plan on having your dashcam installed by a professional, don’t miss on the chance to have them install the Power Magic Pro as well.
