USB socket by the rear view mirror- suitable for dashcam?

[Phil752]

I have used it for mine and its perfect. No problems so far.

This on new models or all ZSEV's

 

[steve1973]

This on new models or all ZSEV's

No idea as only just got the new zs ev. First MG.

 

[ijk]

I paid £9 for mine 3 years ago got it from eBay, never had a problem. I will try to put a link to it also got 2 more as CCTV for home use.Dash Cam Mini Car DVR 2.4" HD Front Or Rear Camera Video Recorder Night Vision | eBay

Hi sorry to hijack this old thread but I'm interested in this camera! It comes with a cigarette lighter power source not usb! Does it work OK straight from USB? Many thanks

 

[sgt4hed]

Not just suitable, but thats what it was put there for. Although I am told it isn't continuously live, only when ignition on so won't be suitable for use if you want sentry mode

 

[Lovemyev]

This on new models or all ZSEV's

Only ZS EV face lift models I believe.

 

[Philekent]

Works fine on my Nexbase 522. As to what camera, go for one that has internal battery backup. Any movement of the car will switch it on. When i removed the dash cam equipment from my previous Mk7 Golf and fitted to the ZS EV the USB socket was so much easier than connecting to Fuse box... On the point about battery back up, i inserted the SD card into my PC to check out the quality of playback and was shocked and surprised to find that i was watching my previous car being serviced. It had its annual service a couple of days before i removed the Dashcam from the vehicle. In short, it pays to check the SD card regularly as you never know what's on it.

I used this connection for my NB 622, but the power is only 'On' when the ev is powered up. So the dashcam kept running out of battery overnight

For some reason the dashcam companies have been telling people it won't work but all the users are saying it works fine.

It depends on the dashcam. The socket is only 'Live' when the ev is 'turned on'.
My NxBs 622 uses up its battery overnight and so Ive connected it direct to an empty output on the Passenger Compartment Fuseboard.

 

[N2STY]

I used this connection for my NB 622, but the power is only 'On' when the ev is powered up. So the dashcam kept running out of battery overnight

It depends on the dashcam. The socket is only 'Live' when the ev is 'turned on'.
My NxBs 622 uses up its battery overnight and so Ive connected it direct to an empty output on the Passenger Compartment Fuseboard.

It's a shame the top usb was not like the rear usb and on a separate fuse (f18) as you could just remove fuse and run a fused fly lead from permanent live the usb would stay on

 

[LaS]

I recommend this one, DashCam • DRV-A501W Features • KENWOOD Europe
(Kenwood DRV-A501W)
It works ok and have a low power consumption since the usb share its 5a fuse with quite a lot of other devices..

Current Consumption

480 mA