Dash cam and CarPlay at the same time

[cappers]

Received my car on Wednesday and love it. However struggling to work out how to have a dash cam and CarPlay working at the same time. I’m probably being stupid but can anyone help?

 

[Diggsy]

Not sure I understand the question. Surely CarPlay is part of the infotainment system, whereas a Dash Cam isn’t…

 

[cappers]

In my old zsev I connected each one to o e of the usb ports. However in the mg4 I only have one as the other is a usbc port and no good for these items.

Not sure I understand the question. Surely CarPlay is part of the infotainment system, whereas a Dash Cam isn’t…

In my zsev there were 2 ports at the front and I could use one for each. In the mg4 one of these is a usbc port which I can’t use for either of these

 

[ukslim]

There's another USB port in the back seats.

 

[cappers]

I know. Just thought there might be another way

 

[Diggsy]

You can always plug an adapter into the 12v (cigarette) socket to gain some extra USB ports

Edit - I’m sure you can also get a usb-c to micro usb cable, which would allow you to plug the dashcam directly into the port

 

[ukslim]

Also if you want to get fancy, I saw someone on another thread had found a connector in the roof, among the interior light wiring, that he'd drawn power from for his dashcam. It did need a voltage conversion.

 

[RayReliable]

In my zsev there were 2 ports at the front and I could use one for each. In the mg4 one of these is a usbc port which I can’t use for either of these

You can but a USB C to USB A adapter, or just use the 12v to host a USB adapter.

 

[wandle MG4 trophy]

You can buy a powered OBD adapter from Amazon. The OBD port is above the foot rest and you plug the adapter and dashcam into that.

 

[Alb]

Check out these threads:

Dashcam install

Had my dashcams professionally reinstalled today. For anyone interested they were able to use empty live and switched live slots in the fuse box rather than tapping onto existing fuses. He installed a battery monitor to ensure voltage doesn't drop too low. I will try and get the pictures and...

www.mgevs.com

Dashcam install power from interior lights

Finally completed the dash cam install over the weekend. I took the power from the interior lights via a simple adaptor. https://www.mgevs.com/threads/interior-lights-wiring-harness-adapter.10814/ The install is simple, remove the interior lights, plug and play. The black of the lights. With...

www.mgevs.com

 

[dawson2099]

You can always plug an adapter into the 12v (cigarette) socket to gain some extra USB ports

Edit - I’m sure you can also get a usb-c to micro usb cable, which would allow you to plug the dashcam directly into the port

If this is only to get power to the Dashcam then use the 12v round socket

 

[Chrisjk]

The ZS gen 2 has a separate usb socket just for thi purpose in the rear view mirror mounting. This alsaves having to thread cables though the dashboard area

 

[snowyy]

same sort of issue with the 5 here's the way round it .https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0B4SXSC5T/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1