DH - USB Front facing port on mirror

[ShelbyMilk]

I have been looking in the PERF Infotainment, Sync 4, OTA, Electronics, Nav, Audio, Video, Bluetooth, Cameras thread and honestly got lost in the sea of responses.

The owners manual page 146 provides basic info......so im here looking for an easy answer. Last cam I owned was in 2016 for ref....

Does anyone have a dashcam using the front facing usb port without an additional power source (like a 12 volt converter) ? This port is very convenient for install and cable mgt. From what I understand the port is 5v and that is enough juice for the cams?

2nd Question - Does the usb cut power after the car is shut off? Worried about battery drain.

Thanks for your time.

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[timd38]

I can't answer your first question, but as far as the second question, the USB port does time out.

 

[RLE55]

I have the Nextbase 622GW hooked to the mirrors USB port. Picked up a r-hand USB 12" cable, as I have the d-cam mounted to the r of the mirror. Yes, after a short while the camera turns off. Exactly how short, don't know, haven't timed it.

 

[Interstellar]

Yes it is enough power for a dash cam. It is not enough power from some Radars.
I use it with a dash cam and yes cable management is super easy.
It also times out after about 30 minutes.

 

[Paul's stable]

I have been looking in the PERF Infotainment, Sync 4, OTA, Electronics, Nav, Audio, Video, Bluetooth, Cameras thread and honestly got lost in the sea of responses.

The owners manual page 146 provides basic info......so im here looking for an easy answer. Last cam I owned was in 2016 for ref....

Does anyone have a dashcam using the front facing usb port without an additional power source (like a 12 volt converter) ? This port is very convenient for install and cable mgt. From what I understand the port is 5v and that is enough juice for the cams?

2nd Question - Does the usb cut power after the car is shut off? Worried about battery drain.

Thanks for your time.

I used it to power my dash cam in my Dark Horse. Ordered a 9" usb to usb-c cable and it works great. Yes it does power down after 30 minutes when the car goes to sleep.

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