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

[fatboyfat1981]

Per the title- I’ve got a vague recollection that this has been discussed before but can’t seem to locate the original thread.

I would guess that would be why one was placed there (presumably switched by the “ignition”?)- if so I can reuse the one from my current chariot & just buy a diddy USB lead.

Ta in advance.

 

[Vipar]

Yes that’s why it’s there ,it’ll save you pulling down the headlining to hide the wires. Great shout by MG

 

[Nutnut]

I presume you mean rear mirror? If so, others have tried that USB port:

2022 ZS - Top/Dashcam USB port

Anyone with a 2022 ZS able to give me a rough idea of the length of cable I would need to connect a dashcam to the top USB port? I position my dashcam on the passenger side, but the port is on the drivers side(?) so would need to go around the "hump". Also, do you think would it be practical to...

www.mgevs.com

Dashcam fitted to USB power on rear view mirror

Morning 😊 I took the chance and ordered a short USB cable from Amazon to go from the port on the rear view mirror mount to the dashcam. See the pictures attached for how it looks…

www.mgevs.com

As per the user manual: "There is also one USB port located in the rear view mirror mounting trim cover, this provides a 5V power source."

 

[Hotlush]

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

 

[bobbleknob]

Does the MG4 trophy have this facility, picking one up in Jan, would be great if it did, but I am not expecting it to.

 

[Michel]

Works my dash cam fine

 

[wedding1944]

mine been working ok using that since getting car at start of month

 

[peterseddon]

Works fine with mine and powers the rear camera too.

 

[wedding1944]

what route did you put wires through was it adjacent to roof liner then into boot area, my rear camera is plugged into USB in rear then under carpet into boot area

 

[Roldorf]

Works on mine too.

 

[Deleted member 10911]

million dollar question - what camera to get?

 

[peterseddon]

million dollar question - what camera to get?

Nextbase for me, Halfords have a deal on a the moment, 522GW with rear camera and SD card for £199 reduced from £269. Easy to fit too.

 

[IanMG]

My Nextbase plugs into that rear view socket and works perfectly!

As to which make to get, well Nextbase are good as are Blackvue.
For ease of installation the Nextbase is best as it needs a 5v supply via an USB source. The Blackvue needs 12v so not so Plug'n'play for the MG ZS EV.
Both give excellent results in all light levels. Both makes have WiFi versions to get the files to your phone. WiFi NOT Internet by the way!
Blackvue do a 4G version that uses 4G to stream your videos, at a cost of course!

 

[Vipar]

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

 

[Toolman]

My dash cam works fine on this usb port also

 

[IanMG]

My dash cam works fine on this usb port also

I hope it does as that is what that USB port was put there for!

 

[Redoralive]

Works fine with Nextbase 222

 

[Enquirer 62]

million dollar question - what camera to get?

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.

 

[steve1973]

Per the title- I’ve got a vague recollection that this has been discussed before but can’t seem to locate the original thread.

I would guess that would be why one was placed there (presumably switched by the “ignition”?)- if so I can reuse the one from my current chariot & just buy a diddy USB lead.

Ta in advance.

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

 

[fatboyfat1981]

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

Me neither!