Features
What Is Parking Mode and How Does It Work?
Parking mode is one of the most valuable dash cam features, catching incidents when you are nowhere near the car. Here is how it actually works.
Recording while off
In parking mode the camera keeps watch after the engine is off, capturing hit-and-runs, door dings, and vandalism that would otherwise go unrecorded.
How it triggers
Depending on settings, it can record continuously, or wake and record only when it detects motion or an impact, which conserves storage and power.
What it requires
Because the ignition is off, parking mode needs constant power from a hardwire kit or a battery pack, along with a cutoff to protect your car battery.
This guide is general information to help you use your gear, not professional, legal, or insurance advice. Rules vary by region — check your local regulations where relevant.