I've just had a dash cam fitted to my car, a Nextbase 622GW + Rear view camera. The RS Connect engineer who installed it, set it up so that it only records when the ignition is on and the car is being driven. He did say that if I subsequently changed my mind and wanted to have it 'on' all the time (e.g. as a safeguard in car parks, or on my driveway), I have only to give them a call and he can come round to re-set it. When I spoke to him about having it on all the time, he gave me the impression that it could potentially drain my battery, especially if I didn't drive the car for several days.
I do wonder how much drain there would actually be on a healthy car battery, by having the dash cam set to record 24/7. Having the little red light blinking away could deter a potential intruder. Also, if someone backed into the car in a car park, the system kicks in when it detects the sharp movement of the vehicle, but you wouldn't be able to review the seconds leading up to the knock.
Does anyone have any thoughts on this point, please?
I do wonder how much drain there would actually be on a healthy car battery, by having the dash cam set to record 24/7. Having the little red light blinking away could deter a potential intruder. Also, if someone backed into the car in a car park, the system kicks in when it detects the sharp movement of the vehicle, but you wouldn't be able to review the seconds leading up to the knock.
Does anyone have any thoughts on this point, please?