Maximizing Parking Security with Dash Cam Features

Dash cams are not just useful while driving; they also play a crucial role in monitoring your vehicle when parked. 70mai dash cam model offers parking surveillance, time-lapse photography, and motion detection for different parking security scenarios. These functions can be enabled individually or simultaneously to enhance surveillance of the car when the vehicle is off. In this blog, we'll explore how these features work and why they are essential for parking security.

Key Insights

🚗 Why Is My Dash Cam Not Entering Parking Surveillance Mode?
📜 Can The Dash Cam's Settings Be Changed Remotely After The Vehicle Has Been Turned Off And Left Unattended?
🔒 What Is The Parking Surveillance Cable (70mai Hardwire Kit)? This Model Requires A Parking Surveillance Cable To Detect Collisions, Detect Motion, And Take Time-lapse Photos.
🏛 Which Parking Surveillance Cable Fulfills The Requirements？
🎥 Why Is The Dash Cam Still Unable To Enter The Parking Surveillance Mode After The Car Engine Is Turned Off Even When The Parking Surveillance Cable Has Been Installed And The Collision Detection/Motion Detection Parking Surveillance Function Or Time-lapse Photography Function Has Been Enabled?
⚖️ Why Does The Dash Cam Not Respond To The Collision Trigger And Record Parking Surveillance Video When The Vehicle Was Hit When Parked?

Why Is My Dash Cam Not Entering Parking Surveillance Mode?

If your dash cam is not entering parking surveillance mode after the engine is turned off, despite enabling collision detection, motion detection, or time-lapse photography, it may be due to the following reasons:

1. Incorrect Wiring of the Parking Surveillance Cable:

This could prevent the dash cam from correctly entering parking surveillance mode after the vehicle engine is turned off. It is recommended to consult a 4S dealership or a professional workshop to ensure that the circuit cable remains connected to the power supply after the engine is turned off. Note that arbitrary alteration of the vehicle’s circuit may lead to serious consequences, such as battery failure or even spontaneous combustion of the vehicle.

2. Parking Surveillance Cable Issues:

Ensure that the parking surveillance cable is properly installed and connected. If you lack experience or knowledge about installation, it is advisable to seek professional help. For niche models, contact the 4S dealership store for vehicle fuse box circuit definition information to use as a reference during installation.

3. Heat Sensitivity:

During hot weather, the dash cam may automatically shut down to protect itself from high temperatures inside the vehicle cockpit. In such cases, it will not respond to collision events or trigger parking surveillance videos. To avoid this, apply a heat shield film to your windshield and try to avoid parking under direct sunlight for long periods.

Can the dash cam's settings be changed remotely after the vehicle has been turned off and left unattended?

You can access the "Remote Setting" page on the "Remote surveillance" page of the mobile app after the vehicle has been turned off if your dash cam is equipped with a 4G Hardwire Kit. In this menu, you can toggle the collision detection parking surveillance/time-lapse photography functions on/off.

Note: You may select the "Apply Now" option to immediately switch the status of these functions or directly exit the "Remote Setting" page after toggling the switch. Within five minutes of exiting the "Remote surveillance" page on your mobile device, these functions will be automatically switched on based on your settings.

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What is the parking surveillance cable (70mai 4G Hardwire Kit)? This model requires a parking surveillance cable to detect collisions, detect motion, and take time-lapse photos.

The parking surveillance cable is an accessory utilized in the dash cam for parking security. It is used for the following functions:

Drawing power from the battery of the vehicle in order to maintain the constant power supply to the dash cam after the vehicle engine has been switched off. This allows for the functions of normal operation of parking surveillance and remote surveillance.
To prevent the battery from being drained and the car from malfunctioning, the cable cuts off the power supply to the dash cam/4G module when the voltage of the battery has decreased to a preset threshold.

Which parking surveillance cable fulfills the requirements?

This dash cam model only supports 70mai parking surveillance cable. You may choose from the following models of 70mai parking surveillance cable that is compatible with this dash cam:

70mai 4G Hardwire Kit. Besides supporting the parking surveillance function of the dash cam, it also enables 4G network connectivity, enabling 4G network functions related to parking surveillance. When your dash cam records parking surveillance videos, you will receive instant push alert messages and video clips on your mobile device. With this accessory for the parking surveillance cable, you can set three levels of voltage protection thresholds for your car battery (details in the following special Q&A).
70mai parking surveillance cable (USB Type-C power supply interface). This model does not support 4G network connection. With this model, it will not be able to notify you instantly when the recording of parking surveillance video is triggered. Instead, it will remind you to access the dash cam with your smart phone and view the recorded parking surveillance video in the device album next time you start your vehicle.

Why is the dash cam still unable to enter the parking surveillance mode after the car engine is turned off even when the parking surveillance cable has been installed and the collision detection/motion detection parking surveillance function or time-lapse photography function has been enabled?

This is due to the incorrect wiring of the parking surveillance cable on the vehicle fuse box. This may result in failure to enter parking surveillance mode correctly after the vehicle engine is turned off. In this situation,it is recommended that you consult a 4S dealership or a professional workshop to make sure the circuit cable is not disconnected from the power supply after the engine is turned off.

(Note: Arbitrary alteration of the vehicle’s circuit may lead to serious consequences such as battery failure or even spontaneous combustion of the vehicle. Hence, please make sure to resolve the parking surveillance wire installation and wiring issues with the help of professionals.)

Why does the dash cam not respond to the collision trigger and record parking surveillance video when the vehicle was hit when parked?

This issue may occur for the following reasons:

1. Parking surveillance video is not being recorded and collision detection is not triggered.

2. This may be because the sensitivity of collision detection triggering and parking surveillance has been set to a low level in the device settings. Try to set a higher sensitivity (For models with better chassis damping effect, it is recommended to set a higher sensitivity).

3. When the temperature of the vehicle cockpit becomes too high during hot weather conditions, the dash cam automatically shuts down to protect the device, Hence, it will not be able to respond to a collision event to trigger the parking surveillance video after the shutdown. To avoid this problem, you may apply a heat shield film to the windshield screen of your vehicle, and try to avoid parking the vehicle under direct sunlight for long periods of time during the hot season.

4. For instances where the low battery level of the car triggers the battery protection function of the parking surveillance cable and the power of the dash cam is cut off, please choose the appropriate battery protection voltage threshold gear according to the condition of your own vehicle battery. If the battery has been used for a long time, please replace it in time. Moreover, starting the vehicle repeatedly within a short period of time (e.g., making consecutive short-distance trips) will lead to insufficient power reserve. This will trigger the battery protection function of the parking surveillance cable soon after the vehicle is turned off. During such occurrences, you should start the vehicle and drive/let it be idled for more than 30 minutes to ensure that the battery is fully charged. Then, turn off the engine to use the parking surveillance.

5. This is due to incorrect wiring of the parking surveillance cable on the vehicle fuse box. This can cause the dash cam power supply to be cut off some time after the vehicle is turned off, causing the device to shut down. In this situation,it is recommended that you consult a 4S dealership or a professional workshop to make sure the circuit cable is not disconnected from the power supply after the engine is turned off.

(Note: Arbitrary alteration of the vehicle’s circuit may lead to serious consequences such as battery failure or even spontaneous combustion of the vehicle. Hence, please make sure to resolve the parking surveillance wire installation and wiring issues with the help of professionals.)

6. Please note that despite setting the dash cam with the highest collision detection sensitivity, it is possible that the parking surveillance video will not be triggered for some types of collisions, such as food delivery drivers riding motorized scooters passing by at low speeds and brushing against parked vehicles with the food container. Gravity acceleration sensors are more sensitive to vibrations caused by heavy objects. If a passing pedestrian or non-motorized vehicle causes damage to a parked vehicle, there is a probability that the parking surveillance recording function will not be triggered if the movement is relatively light or minor.

(Note: In an actual test, an SUV that emphasizes comfort as the selling point was parked on cemented ground and set to the highest sensitivity for collision detection. Someone then pressed a cigarette butt hard against the tire to trigger the parking surveillance video recording.)

Conclusion

With features like collision detection, motion detection, and time-lapse photography, your dash cam can provide comprehensive security for your parked vehicle. Ensuring that your dash cam is properly set up and that the parking surveillance cable is correctly installed will maximize the effectiveness of these features, keeping your vehicle safe and monitored even when you're not around.