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Charging a Garmin Dash Cam

To power and charge the battery in the Garmin Dash Cam™ X110, Garmin Dash Cam™ X210. Garmin Dash Cam™ X310. Garmin Dash Cam™ Live, Garmin Dash Cam™ 47, Garmin Dash Cam™ 57, Garmin Dash Cam™ 67W, Garmin Dash Cam™ 46, Garmin Dash Cam™ 56, and Garmin Dash Cam™ 66W driving recorders, Garmin advises:

  • Always use the USB Dual Adapter and USB cables packaged with your dash cam, or a compatible cable and adapter as described below. 
  • The dash cam cannot be charged by a USB cable in the vehicle unless used with the provided dual adapter.  The device's Owner's Manual contains more information under Specifications.
  • A compatible cable and adapter will allow for charging and full power to assist all features to work properly on your dash cam. 
  • Third-party cables or adapters may not charge the dash cam or provide full power for all functions to work. See Using Third-Party AC Chargers, Cables, and Other Accessories with Garmin Automotive Devices for more information.

Ways to Charge Your Dash Cam's Internal Battery:

In the Vehicle

Power the dash cam and charge the battery with any of the 3 methods below:

  • A full charge may take up to 6 hours

On a AC Wall Outlet

Power the dash cam and charge the battery with a Garmin USB Power Adapter below:

  • A full charge using a Garmin AC power adapter may take 3 to 4 hours
  • When you plug the dash cam into a USB power adapter and push the button to turn it “off”, the device will remain on enough to charge the battery, then fully suspend or turn off.

The included Garmin dual USB power adapter and USB cable for the Garmin Dash Cam X110, Garmin Dash Cam X210, Garmin Dash Cam X310.  For replacement options, see Vehicle Power Kit.

For all other dash cams, the included Garmin dual USB power adapter and USB cables.  For replacement options, see Dual USB Power Adapter.



Garmin Constant Power Cable (sold separately on Garmin's online store):

Garmin Parking Mode Cable with USB-C connector (sold separately).

  • Compatible with the Garmin Dash Cam X110, Garmin Dash Cam X210, Garmin Dash Cam X310, Garmin Dash Cam Mini 3

Parking Mode Cable USB-C

Garmin Parking Mode Cable with microUSB connector (sold separately). For compatible dash cams, see product link.

Parking Mode Cable

Garmin USB Power Adapter (sold separately on Garmin's online store):



NOTE: Temperature can affect the charging of a dash cam:

The battery will not drain when the dash cam is connected to external power.

See How Can I Tell Whether My Automotive Device is Charging? to ensure your device is charging properly.

Replacement and compatible Garmin USB adapters and cables can be purchased for your particular dash cam at Garmin’s online store.

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