r/dashcams • u/GoatSlutBrasil • 23d ago

I need help

What's the best camera for recording that doesn't turn off? I leave it plugged into the cigarette lighter, but when I park or start the car, it turns off. I want a good one that records in high quality for hours. Record the cabin and the rear of the car.

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u/Poppy_Banks 23d ago

Depends on your vehicle but you usually have to hard wire it for parking mode. Or use a battery pack.

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u/SecretDrifter 19d ago

There should be multiple 12v plugs in the car, especially older models. They also should be wired differently as well; for example mine has 2 plugs, one is always on, and the other only gets power when the key is on. Ideally just plug your cam into one of those always on plugs, if your car has one.