Do you want to utilize Thinkware’s Advanced Parking Mode for an extended amount of time, without wear-and-tear on your vehicle’s battery?
Introducing our iVolt Mini (BAB-50) Dash Cam Battery Pack which is compatible with all Thinkware Dash Cams and is available for purchase on our website.
A Dash Cam Battery Pack is a dedicated battery designed to power the Dash Cam for an extended amount of time in Parking Mode.
Portable USB Battery Packs feature different technology than a dedicated Dash Cam Battery Pack. Portable USB Battery Packs typically use Lithium-Ion batteries to provide power to the device. Our Thinkware iVolt Mini utilizes a LiFePo4 (Lithium iron phosphate) battery.
The LiFePo4 battery is safer for in-vehicle use as it was designed to withhold extreme temperatures. Lithium-Ion Batteries used in these Portable USB Battery Packs have been known to combust under extreme heat.
In addition, Portable USB Batteries typically have a long charging time (overnight) compared to our Thinkware iVolt Mini which fully recharges in 45 mins while driving.
Extended Parking Mode
When Hardwired the Dash Cam will record in Parking Mode for approximately 8 hours (depending on vehicle’s battery and the voltage cut-off setting) before powering down to save power. With the iVolt Mini, your 1 Channel Dash Cam can run for 20 hours, or if you have a 2 Channel Dash Cam, 16 hours in Parking Mode before needing to recharge the battery pack.
Safe for Luxury Vehicles
If you own a Luxury Vehicle such as a BMW, battery drainage not only means replacing the vehicle’s battery but it can also require the dealership to reset the vehicle’s electronics, which can turn into an extremely expensive fix.
By using a Dash Cam Battery Pack, you will still be able to use our Advanced Parking Mode risk-free.
Avoid Wear and Tear
With a Hardwired Dash Cam, the constant discharge on the battery over a long period of time can cause wear and tear. The iVolt Mini Battery Pack only draws power to charge when you are driving the vehicle, which prevents damage to the vehicle’s battery over time. With the ignition off, the Dash Cam relies solely on the Battery Pack for power, eliminating the need to draw power from the vehicle’s battery completely.
Thinkware Dash Cams offer a few different methods in which the device is powered.
All Thinkware Dash Cams come standard with a built-in voltmeter and battery protection settings to ensure you will not return to your vehicle with a dead battery. These Voltage Settings can be utilized with the Hardwiring Kit or OBD-II Harness to protect your battery when using Parking Mode.
However, If you wish to record an extended amount of Parking Footage, or if you have a Luxury Vehicle/Small Vehicle Battery the Thinkware iVolt Mini Battery Pack may be the right choice for you.
The iVolt Mini Battery Pack is a hardwired product. This means that the battery pack itself will be attached to the Fuse Box directly, to charge while driving.
When you open your iVolt Mini Package, you will be provided with 2 Cables; an Output Cable and Input Cable. A standard Thinkware Hardwiring Cable (sold separately) will also be required. Most Thinkware Dash Cam bundle include the Hardwiring Cable. Please check before purchasing.
The iVolt Mini (12V Outlet) Battery Pack plugs directly into your vehicles 12V outlet to charge while driving.
When you open your iVolt Mini Package, you will be provided with 2 Cables; an Output Cable and Input Cable. A standard Thinkware Hardwiring Cable (sold separately) will also be required. Most Thinkware Dash Cam bundle include the Hardwiring Cable. Please check before purchasing.
Input Cable (12V Charging Cable) is available separately for the iVolt Mini External Battery (Hardwire) when 12V Power Outlet charging is prefered.
2. Next, open the vehicle’s interior fuse box and locate and remove the fuse for the accessory power supply
***The Accessory Power (ACC) supplies power when the vehicle is on only. Use a Fuse 20A or larger.
3. Insert the input cable into the sleeve at the end of the fuse tap, and then secure it by squeezing on the sleeve using appropriate tools, such as pliers.
