Your car likely contains an EDR (or Black Box). Fewer than 5 percent of new cars in 2013 did not include one; since 2014 they have become mandatory.
These devices can provide vital information about a vehicle at the time of an accident. You can learn more by visiting the National Conference of State Legislatures to understand your state laws regarding these devices.
1. Cellink NEO
Contrary to conventional ways of powering dash cams, the Cellink NEO uses an external battery pack to provide constant 12V power – this reduces risks such as low voltage warnings and flat batteries since no strain is put on your main car battery.
With our free app you can keep an eye on your battery % level, whether or not it is charging/discharging and how long its expected to be usable in parking mode. Furthermore, an expansion pack adds additional capacity.
As opposed to its predecessor, this Cellink NEO features a more premium feel and cleaner installation process with improved circuitry and Bluetooth connectivity for improved performance and connectivity.
2. Powercell 8
Powercell 8 provides the market’s best combination of power, capacity, and expandability. Featuring a 96Wh/7500mAh battery that delivers 25% more power than its counterparts (Celink NEO or BlackVue Power Magic Ultra Battery B-124X), and up to 2,000 charge cycles lifespan – this offering stands out as a market leader.
Fast recharge times enable you to quickly top off this dash cam battery pack in just an hour, which significantly reduces downtime between extended parking mode monitoring sessions. Furthermore, its smart feature automatically recognizes compatible dash cams and enters parking mode without additional setup needed – thus saving time and hassle when setting up parking mode monitoring sessions.
Egen Inc, one of the world’s premier dash cam battery manufacturers, created and manufactured The Powercell dash cam battery pack. Professionals praise its exceptional reliability for use with BlackVue, Thinkware and Viofo dash cam models alike; plus its extreme expandability allows for up to 200+ hours of runtime!
3. BlackboxMyCar
BlackboxMyCar is an official distributor and supplier of dash cams from East Asian countries for vehicles imported to North America. These dash cams are designed to increase road safety while helping lower insurance premiums by providing footage in case of accidents or mishaps, most featuring GPS for tracking vehicle location as well as WiFi connectivity for real time streaming to smartphone.
Black boxes, also known as telematics devices, monitor driving habits in exchange for reduced or zero-fee insurance premiums. Car owners must understand how their data may be used by authorities during investigations or their insurance company in adjusting claims; in addition to understanding their privacy rights regarding this data.
As opposed to Blackvue B-130X, BlackboxMyCar PowerCell 8 is compatible with all dash cam models available and its Battery Manager App allows for monitoring its status and setting remotely even when installed out of sight. Furthermore, this battery pack features a USB port to provide extra energy during parking mode if necessary.
4. iCarBlackBox
Like an airplane’s black box that stores flight data, this iPhone application turns your phone into a car black box and saves data should an accident occur. At less than $1.00, iCarBlackBox features speedometer, GPS tracker, and G-sensor features to continuously monitor vehicle status.
This handy app is also capable of detecting an impact and directly dialing an emergency number, as designated by the User. In case of light accidents, though, its “save” feature will be cancelled after five seconds but still save its location information into Google Maps.
This amazing iPhone app highlights an emerging trend of mobile applications incorporating black box technology for automotive safety and emergency response systems. This impressive tool illustrates how new technologies can make mobile devices even more useful than they currently are.