OBD to USB DashCam Cable 3.5m

Key points

If you want a tidy way to power a dash cam from an OBD 2 port, this RIIEYOCA OBD to USB DashCam cable is built around simple installation and clear operating modes. It is designed to detect when the vehicle is started and to manage power draw after you park, which can help you avoid unnecessary drain. The right angle micro USB and hardwire style adapter make routing easier, especially when you want the wiring to sit neatly out of view. 🔧

This cable supports both gasoline vehicles and new power vehicles, so you are not limited to one car type when fitting your camera setup. Installation is described as plug and play, and the cable can be hidden for a cleaner finish. You also get a switch button connector that lets you choose how the power behaves while the vehicle is running and when it is parked. 🚗

What to know

The cable is an OBD 2 power cord with a built-in intelligent control chip, and the original description focuses on how it monitors the car battery state in real time. According to the manufacturer, it detects whether the vehicle is started by vibration, then controls the supply accordingly. This is particularly useful if you are setting up a dash cam that needs power without repeatedly plugging and unplugging.

There are two operating modes you can select with the switch. In Mode O, the vibration of the vehicle triggers the power supply, and the cable automatically stops supplying power after the vehicle stops, with a delayed shut off of 20 minutes. In Mode -, the cable enters a 24 hour continue parking monitoring approach, supplying power after the car stops until the battery drops below a defined low voltage threshold.

It is also worth keeping in mind that the low voltage protection is a core part of the design. When the car power drops to the protection value stated for the cable, it turns off the output to help prevent the battery from going too low. If your parking monitoring needs are different, the switch lets you pick the behaviour that matches how you use your car day to day.

Tech specs

• Name: RIIEYOCA OBD to USB DashCam Cable, Right Angle Micro USB to OBD 2 Hardwire Adapter with Switch Button Connector
• Type: OBD 2 to USB dash cam power adapter cable
• Format: Right angle micro USB connector
• Length: 11.5 ft / 3.5 m
• Input range: 12.8 V to 36 V
• Output rating: 5 V / 3 A
• Low voltage protection behaviour: automatic low voltage protection based on real time battery detection and output shutdown

What it works with

You will like this cable if you plan to power a compatible dash cam from the OBD 2 port and prefer a cleaner hardwire style setup. It is described as detecting vehicle start via vibration, which means it can be used for both gasoline vehicles and new power vehicles. The manufacturer also states that it is easy to install with a plug and play approach, and it can be routed so it is less visible once fitted. 🙂

It might not suit you if your dash cam does not work with a right angle micro USB power input, since this cable is designed around that connection style. It is also a good idea to pick the operating mode that fits your parking habits, because Mode O and Mode - manage the post shut off power differently. If you want a straightforward way to manage power delivery and parking monitoring behaviour, RIIEYOCA OBD to USB DashCam Cable offers a practical way to do it with a switchable design.