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Professional dashcam parking mode · Raynham, MA

Dashcam Parking Mode
for the Hours You Are Away

Parking Mode lets a compatible Dashcam keep recording after you shut the vehicle off. Choose standard hardwired Parking Mode or add a dedicated battery for less reliance on the vehicle battery.

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25+ years vehicle electronics experienceCamera selection through owner handoff
Professional installationDiscreet cameras. Concealed wiring.
Local support in RaynhamFor drivers across Southeastern MA & RI
Start with your routine

Which Parking Mode setup fits you?

Compare two options for your routine.

Compare the essentials

Three ways to use your Dashcam.

Standard hardwired Parking Mode

Simple Parking Mode for most daily-driven vehicles

Records while parked, then stops at its cutoff.

Included with eligible standard Dashcam installationChoose This Option

Driving recording only

No parking recording needed

Records while driving; turns off with the vehicle.

No Parking Mode upgradeChoose This Option
The direct answer

What is Parking Mode?

A compatible Dashcam keeps monitoring or recording after you turn the vehicle off.

It needs hardwired power or a parking battery. Basic outlets may switch off.

It records activity. It does not prevent theft or damage.

Momento M8 Max camera viewed through a vehicle windshield
The parked-recording sequence

What happens after the vehicle turns off?

  1. 01You turn the vehicle offThe Dashcam switches from driving recording into its preset Parking Mode.
  2. 02The camera stays poweredPower comes from the hardwired installation or a dedicated parking battery.
  3. 03The camera watches while parkedYour camera’s preset mode may record impacts, movement, time lapse, low-power events, or connected events.
  4. 04The camera eventually shuts offRecording ends when the set cutoff or timer is reached, or the parking battery runs out of charge.
Choose what you want to record

How Parking Mode records.

Impact / event

Good forFocused footage around an impact or event.

What to knowPre-event footage depends on the camera and mode.

Motion

Good forRecords detected movement around the vehicle.

What to knowBusy areas can create more recordings.

Time lapse

Good forContinuous recording at fewer frames per second.

What to knowPlayback differs from normal-speed video; audio and detail can differ.

Low power / ECO

Good forLonger standby using less power.

What to knowSome modes take a moment to wake and may miss footage before the event.

Connected events

Good forPhone alerts or easier remote access to footage.

What to knowRequires connected service and cellular or internet access.

Modes vary by camera. We explain yours at handoff.

The same goal. Different approaches.

Which camera fits your parking needs?

Local parking recording with ECO Mode

Momento M8 Max

Radar-assisted ECO Mode reduces power use. M8 Max offers 4K front / Full HD rear, nearby Wi-Fi, and GPS. No LTE in this package.

About Momento
Connected parking features

Drone XC2

XC2 can add DroneMobile remote viewing, alerts, GPS, and event previews with active connected service.

About Drone XC2
More Parking Mode choices + optional battery

BlackVue

Different parking modes, Cloud options, and an optional dedicated battery.

ELITE 10 Power Saving Mode does not record continuously or save footage before an event.

About BlackVue
An optional upgrade

BlackVue parking battery.

Charge while driving
Power the camera while parked

Want more parked recording without relying as much on the vehicle battery?

$499 installedor as low as $83/mo

It charges while you drive, then powers a compatible BlackVue after you park.

  • Less reliance on vehicle battery power
  • More power for Parking Mode
  • Useful for longer parked periods

Limited capacity; short drives may not fully recharge it. No overnight or multi-day guarantee.

We’ll confirm compatibility with the selected BlackVue system and installation.

Add a Parking Battery
Recording time

How long will Parking Mode record?

It depends on your camera, mode, driving routine, and power source.

  • Hardwired Parking Mode runs until its cutoff is reached.
  • A parking battery stops when its charge is used.
  • More camera activity can use more power.
  • Driving recharges the parking battery.

We do not promise a specific number of parked hours.

The view still matters

The camera still has to see it.

Front and rear cameras leave side blind spots. Adding an interior camera does not provide 360-degree exterior coverage.

Lighting, angle, glass, tint, weather, and obstructions affect what it captures. No camera guarantees a readable plate or face.

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Illustration of separate front, rear, and interior camera views
Recording and phone access

Local footage or phone access?

Local

Video saves to the memory card. Use nearby Wi-Fi for app playback and downloads.

Connected

XC2 and BlackVue options add remote viewing, alerts, GPS, and Cloud access.

Requires matching equipment, power, account permissions, service where required, and internet or cellular access.

Alerts and uploads are not guaranteed. Local video is separate; previews may omit footage.

Installed and explained

From choosing a camera to using it.

Choose the camera

Choose your camera, views, and connected features.

Choose Parking Mode

Standard hardwire, dedicated BlackVue battery, or driving-only recording.

Install + set it up

Camera placement, concealed wiring, settings, and camera testing.

Show you how to use it

Learn the app, saving footage, and Parking Mode.

Vehicle and camera determine installation. Placement must preserve your view.

Plan My Parking Mode
Keep your footage useful

A few simple habits.

  • Check every camera’s video; keep lenses and glass clean.
  • Save important clips before new recordings replace them. Check timestamps and keep a backup.
  • Follow update instructions; recheck after vehicle or glass work.
Dashcam Owner Support

Disclose audio/interior recording and obtain required consent. Turn audio off if unsure. Protect footage and account access.

Recording and insurance outcomes aren’t guaranteed. Product and installation warranties differ. Momento / Drone warranty · BlackVue warranty

Different jobs. Complementary protection.

No one system does it all.

Document

Dashcam

Records within its camera views.

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Detect

Car alarm

Responds to supported threats.

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Authorize

IGLA / SPYNEX

Helps prevent unauthorized driving.

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Recording and GPS location do not prevent vehicle theft.

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Ready to choose your Parking Mode setup?

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Before you decide

Parking Mode questions, answered.

Does a Dashcam record when the vehicle is off?

Yes, with Parking Mode and hardwired power or a parking battery. Ordinary outlets may turn off.

Will Parking Mode drain my vehicle battery?

It uses power. Hardwired systems have a cutoff; a dedicated battery reduces reliance on vehicle power.

How long will Parking Mode record?

No fixed runtime. Hardwire stops at its cutoff; a parking battery stops when depleted. Activity and driving time matter.

Do I need a dedicated parking battery?

No. Standard hardwire works for many customers. The optional BlackVue battery is $499 installed or as low as $83/mo, with more parked power and less vehicle-battery reliance.

How do the recording modes differ?

Impact captures events, motion captures movement, time lapse compresses time, and low-power modes wait for activity. Camera choices vary.

Will it record before an impact?

Some modes save footage before an event. Low-power and wake-on-impact modes may not.

Will I get a phone alert?

Connected features and service are required. Alerts can fail or arrive late while video saves locally.

Can an EV or hybrid use Parking Mode?

Many can. Installation depends on the exact vehicle, Dashcam, and power method.

Can it capture damage to the side of my vehicle?

Possibly, within its view. Interior cameras still leave side blind spots.

Read the Complete Dashcam FAQ
Tell us what you want.

Plan parking recording around your vehicle.

We’ll review the Dashcam, Parking Mode setup, and options you want, then prepare a written installed quote.

Kickin’ Customs

244 North Main Street
Raynham, MA
Monday–Friday · 9 AM–6 PM

617-431-6858
Step 1 of 2 · Your parking routine

The parking battery is an option for compatible BlackVue cameras.

Camera views, storage, and vehicle details

We’ll confirm a compatible card for your camera.

Do not send passwords, private footage, travel history, or exact parking addresses.

Add your contact details on the next screen, then submit your request. We’ll review the details before confirming a price or appointment.

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