Powering your Blackvue dashcam for parking mode used to involve complicated fuse box wiring, but the Blackvue Obd2 power option offered a revolutionary plug-and-play solution. While the Power Magic EZ, which utilized this technology, has been discontinued, understanding its features and the concept of Blackvue OBD2 connectivity remains highly relevant for dashcam users seeking ease of installation and reliable parking surveillance.
The Power Magic EZ was designed to draw power directly from your vehicle’s OBD (On-Board Diagnostic) port. This eliminated the need to locate and tap into fuses in your car’s fuse box. This simple connection made setting up parking mode for your Blackvue dashcam incredibly straightforward. Instead of complex wiring, it was a matter of plugging the Power Magic EZ into the OBD2 port, making it accessible even for users with limited car electronics experience.
The key benefit of the Blackvue OBD2 approach, as implemented in the Power Magic EZ, was to enable your dashcam’s parking mode. This ensures continuous recording even when your engine is off, providing crucial protection for your vehicle while parked. Like the Power Magic Pro, the Power Magic EZ incorporated smart features to safeguard your car battery. It prevented battery drain by monitoring the voltage and automatically cutting off power to the dashcam if the battery level dropped below a safe threshold. This crucial battery discharge prevention ensured you wouldn’t return to a vehicle with a dead battery due to dashcam usage. Furthermore, it included a timer setting for power cut-off, offering another layer of customization and battery protection.
Even with its plug-and-play simplicity, the Power Magic EZ maintained important functionalities. It featured an override switch to disable parking mode when needed. For instance, if you were parking in a secure location like your home garage for an extended period, disabling parking mode could be convenient. Importantly, regardless of the override switch position, the dashcam would always power on and record whenever the engine was running, ensuring you never missed crucial driving footage.
While the Power Magic EZ is no longer available, the concept of simplified Blackvue OBD2 dashcam power remains valuable. For those seeking reliable parking mode and easy installation, exploring alternatives like the recommended Power Magic Pro is advisable. The Power Magic Pro offers a fuse box connection, ensuring consistent parking mode functionality and battery protection for your Blackvue dashcam.
BlackVue Power Magic EZ Specifications (Discontinued Model):
- Vehicle Compatibility: Works with vehicles from 2008 onwards with OBD2 port.
- Voltage Range: DC 12~24V Input.
- Output Current: Rated 1A, Max 3A.
- Quiescent Current: Under 300µA.
- Cut-off Voltage: 12v, 12.5v / 22.8v, 23.2v (±0.1v) (Voltage dependent).
- Cut-off Timer: 6 hours – Infinity.
- Connector: DC Plug: (-)–C–(+) (Ø3.5 x Ø1.35).
- Cable Length: 16.4ft / 5m.
- Warranty: 1 Year.
Compatible BlackVue Dashcam Models (with Power Magic EZ):
- DR900S-1CH/2CH/IR
- DR750S-1CH/2CH/IR/Truck
- DR650S-1CH/2CH/IR/Truck
- DR650GW-1CH/2CH/IR/Truck
- DR590-1CH/2CH/IR
- DR590W-1CH/2CH/IR
- DR490-2CH
- DR470-2CH
- DR450-1CH
- DR430-2CH
Incompatible BlackVue Dashcam Models (with Power Magic EZ):
- DR490L-2CH
- DR750LW-2CH
Although the Blackvue OBD2 Power Magic EZ is discontinued, its innovative approach to simplifying dashcam installation highlighted the potential of OBD2 ports for powering in-car devices. For current Blackvue dashcam installations requiring parking mode, remember to consider the Power Magic Pro as a reliable and recommended alternative for fuse box connection.
