The new Garmin OBD2 Constant Power Cable is designed to provide continuous power to your compatible Garmin dash cam, ensuring your vehicle is monitored around the clock. This simple plug-and-play solution connects directly to your vehicle’s OBD-II diagnostic port, allowing your dash cam to remain powered even when your engine is turned off, giving you peace of mind whether you are parked at home or away.
Dual Dash Cam Support
Equipped with dual USB power ports, the Garmin Obd2 Power Cable allows you to connect and power two Garmin dash cams simultaneously. This is ideal for comprehensive coverage, enabling you to use a Garmin Dash Cam 57 for front-view recording and a Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2 for the rear, capturing events from multiple perspectives. This dual camera setup maximizes your vehicle’s surveillance, recording critical details from both front and rear angles.
Customizable Power Modes
The Garmin OBD2 Power Cable offers three distinct power modes to suit your specific needs and preferences:
- 10 Minute Mode: In this mode, your Garmin dash cam will continue recording for 10 minutes after you switch off your vehicle’s engine. This is a convenient option for short stops, ensuring any immediate post-parking incidents are captured. After 10 minutes, the camera will automatically power down, and will reactivate when you next start your engine.
- 24 Hour Mode: For extended surveillance, the 24 Hour Mode keeps your Garmin dash cam powered for a full 24 hours after engine shutdown. Importantly, this mode includes integrated low battery voltage detection. If your vehicle’s battery voltage drops below 12V, the power cable will intelligently shut off the dash cam to prevent battery drain and ensure your vehicle can start.
- Always On Mode: For continuous, uninterrupted recording, select Always On Mode. Your Garmin dash cam will remain powered at all times, providing constant monitoring. This mode also incorporates the low battery protection feature, deactivating the dash cam if the voltage falls below the 12V safety threshold to protect your vehicle’s battery. The built-in timer in Always On Mode is designed to automatically reset whenever motion is detected around the vehicle, if an impact occurs, when a vehicle door is opened, or while the engine is running, ensuring relevant events trigger recording.
Intelligent Low Battery Protection
The Garmin OBD2 Constant Power Cable is engineered with a smart low voltage detection system. To safeguard your vehicle’s battery, the cable will automatically shut down power to your dash cam within 10 minutes if it detects that the battery voltage has dropped below 12.0V. This crucial feature prevents excessive battery discharge, ensuring you won’t return to a vehicle with a dead battery.
Status LED Indicator
A clear LED status indicator on the Garmin OBD2 Cable provides instant feedback on the cable’s operational status:
- Solid Red: Indicates that the cable is currently supplying power to the connected Garmin devices, and your dash cam is actively recording or in parking mode.
- Flashing Red: Signifies that the selected timer mode (10 Minute or 24 Hour) has expired, and the cable has ceased supplying power to the dash cam.
- Off: An Off status indicates that the cable is receiving less than 12V of power from the vehicle’s battery. In this state, the low battery protection feature is active and has отключен the device to conserve vehicle battery power.
Wide Compatibility
The Garmin OBD2 Constant Power Cable is compatible with a wide range of Garmin dash cam models, including:
- Garmin Dash Cam 6 Series
- Garmin Dash Cam 7 Series
- Garmin Dash Cam Mini Series
- Garmin Dash Cam Tandem Series
- Garmin Dash Cam Live LTE Series
- Garmin Dash Cam X Series
Please note that while compatible with most passenger vehicles, this cable is not compatible with commercial vehicles that utilize a J1939 connector.
When purchasing Garmin dash cams and accessories, ensure you buy from authorized distributors like The Dashcam Store™ to guarantee genuine products and warranty support. Protect your investment and your vehicle with the reliable Garmin OBD2 Constant Power Cable.
