When your car is stopped in a garage or on the street, this does not prevent theft and vandalism. Bad people may be attacking your property. To make up for this, you need a on-board camera which detects these cases and automatically records events. It is the role of Parking Monitor function that will be developed below.

What is Parking Monitor for an on-board camera?

Depending on the brand, the definition of Parking Monitor Differs. Indeed, some manufacturers call it " motion detection when others opt for the term " parking surveillance ». In general, Parking Monitor is a monitoring system for your vehicle when it is at a standstill. We will see that these two characteristics differ in terms of quality.

Conventional on-board cameras rotate continuously to record. This system is a waste of storage and energy memory. The best on-board cameras of the next generation incorporate the Parking Monitor function and don't'activate only when detecting movement near your vehicle.

How do you power your dashcam when your vehicle is at a standstill?

When your car is at a standstill, it is important to have a power source other than your cigarette lighter or fuse box. Consider getting a on-board camera with an internal battery or an external battery connected to your electrical circuit. Wiring is the most appropriate option as a internal battery on your dashcam will need to be regularly recharged. It's the perfect solution to get the most out of your device. Wiring kits are currently available to make it easier to connect your on-board camera to your electrical circuit. This will be of great help especially if you are new to electrical connection. In general, cars made from the 1990s have an OBD-II port that can make it easier to connect your dashcam.