[Shop-talk] USB powered dash camera?

[Douglas Shook]

I would think that all the cameras are USB voltage driven, but come with
the cigarette adapter as the default.

Even this economical one specifies:

   - Cigarette Lighter Socket Adaptor: The charging cable that comes with
   the Ecomoment S70 car dash cam needs to be plugged into the cigarette
   lighter of your car, please make sure your car has a cigarette lighter
   socket before purchasing. (The usb-c cable can also supply power for the
   dashcams)


I was thinking about using my GoPro, but seeing these are now as low as
$39, I would not bother with a GoPro:
Amazon.com: Dash Cam Front and Rear, 2.5K Dual Dash Camera for Cars, Car
Camera with 3.16" IPS Screen, 170° Wide Angle, WDR Night Vision, G-Sensor,
24H Parking Monitor, 32GB Card Included, Support 256 GB Max : Electronics
<https://www.amazon.com/Ecomoment-G-Sensor-Parking-Monitor-Included/dp/B0D2VPCMHK/ref=asc_df_B0D2VPCMH>

On Tue, Jun 30, 2026 at 3:24 AM Jeff Scarbrough <fishplate at gmail.com> wrote:

> I have the Viofo A129 in my Subaru and the A229 in my Maverick.  Both are
> USB powered, though you can buy a cable with battery monitoring to lower
> them directly from the battery or fuse box.  They have been just fine for
> me.
>
> On Tue, Jun 30, 2026, 00:18 James Juhas <james.f.juhas at snet.net> wrote:
>
>> My wife's Mazda 3 does not have a traditional 12v power port/cigar
>> lighter but does have powered USB jacks. Does anyone know of a dash camera
>> brand and model that is powered from a 5v USB port?
>>
>> Shop content: if I can find one I don't have to re-wire the car in my
>> shop.
>>
>> Jim
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