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Using the Constant Power Cable with the Parking Guard Feature on a Garmin Dash Cam

The Constant Power Cable can be Used With the Parking Guard Feature on your Garmin Dash Cam to Provide More Customization Options for Monitoring Your Vehicle

See the detailed video below for info on using the Parking Guard feature with the Constant Power Cable.

  • The Constant Power Cable has a time switch to set the length of time the cable continues to supply power after you exit the vehicle.
    • Select the 10 minute option if you want the Garmin Dash Cam to turn off after that time and remain off until the Constant Power Cable detects disturbance.
    • Select the 24 hours or Always On option if you want the Garmin Dash Cam to operate continuously while the vehicle is parked.
  • The Parking Guard feature has an Auto Start setting to set the amount of time the vehicle must remain still before Parking Guard activates.
    • The options are 3 minutes, 5 minutes, or 10 minutes (Default is 5 minutes).
  • The Parking Guard feature has a Monitoring Time setting to set the amount of time the Parking Guard feature remains active.
    • The options are Always On, 24 hours, 12 hours, 8 hours, 4 hours, or 2 hours (Default is 8 hours).
  • The Parking Guard feature has a Record Before Incident (Pre-Buffered Video) setting to set the device to save recorded video 15 seconds before incidents are detected.
    • You must connect your Garmin Dash Cam to a constant power source to use this option.

There are Many Setting Combinations you can use to Customize the Constant Power Cable and Parking Guard. See Some Examples Below.

  • Low amount of power usage
    • Set the Constant Power Cable switch to 10 minutes
    • Leave the Parking Guard Auto Start setting at 5 minutes
    • Vehicle would only be monitored for 5 minutes
  • Balance energy use while monitoring
    • Set the Constant Power Cable switch to 24 hours
    • Adjust the Parking Guard Monitoring Time setting as needed
    • Do not enable Record Before Incident
  • Maximize monitoring capabilities
    • Set the Constant Power Cable switch to Always On
    • Set the Parking Guard Monitoring Time setting to Always On
    • Turn on the Parking Guard Record Before Incident setting

See  Using the Constant Power Cable with a Garmin Dash Cam for more info and instructions to install the Constant Power Cable.

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