How Do You Power Your Dash Cam? Plug-In or Hardwired?
How Do You Power Your Dash Cam? Plug-In or Hardwired?
Quick question for dash cam users here 👇
Do you prefer powering your dash cam via:
- Cigarette lighter / car charger, or
- Hardwiring it directly into the fuse box?
🔌Car charger pros:
- Easy to install: You're up and running in 60 seconds.
- No wiring knowledge needed: No messing with the car's electrical system.
- Great for rentals or switching vehicles: It provides maximum flexibility and is ideal for rentals or if you frequently switch between vehicles.
🔧 Hardwire pros:
- Cleaner setup (no visible cables): All wires are tucked away for the trim look.
- Enables parking mode: It is a lifesaver if someone bumps your car in a parking lot while you're away.
- More stable long-term power supply: A more stable, permanent power supply that frees up your 12V socket.
⭕️ No matter your choice, Vantrue offers a range of high-quality dash cams designed to fit your needs — with easy-to-use car charger options and professional hardwiring kits available.
We also offer hardwire kits with low-voltage protection, so your car battery stays protected during long-term parking monitoring.
🚗 What's your setup — and why did you choose it?
Any pros or cons you've experienced?
We'll randomly select one engaged member to receive a Vantrue 10th Anniversary Gift Pack (U.S. only)!
Looking forward to hearing everyone's thoughts!
This kind of installation keeps the interior clean and clutter-free, with no messy cables showing. I'm sure a lot of people would prefer setting it up this way.
