Thinkware's new iVolt Xtra BAB-95 External Battery, a step up from the previous
iVolt Mini BAB-50, is designed to supercharge
your Thinkware dashcam's parking mode for extended use. Combining upgraded performance with additional capacity, the iVolt Xtra ensures your parking mode lasts even longer.
The sleek aluminum casing adds a touch of modern
elegance to the package, making it not just efficient but also a stylish accessory. Plus, with the Bluetooth
companion app, you'll always stay know exactly how your device is doing. Stay powered up and never miss a moment
with the iVolt Xtra.
Benefits of Using a Dedicated Battery Pack for Your Dash Cam
Extended Parking Mode: When your dashcam is hardwired, it can capture footage in Parking Mode
for perhaps 8 hours, depending on your vehicle's battery life, before it needs to power down to conserve energy.
But with the iVolt, your 1-Channel dashcam can roll for a whopping 30 hours,
and your 2-Channel can keep going for 27 hours before you need to juice up the battery pack. With iVolt, you get
more power, more recording time, and less worry about battery recharge.
Safe for All Vehicles: With today's vehicles becoming more technologically advanced, battery
drainage can
lead to more than just a simple battery replacement. It could necessitate an expensive trip to the dealership
for a complete reset of the vehicle's electronics. By using a standalone, dedicated battery pack strictly for your dashcam, you will still be able to
use our Advanced Parking Mode, risk-free.
Extended Parking Mode: With a Hardwired Dash Cam, the constant discharge on the battery over a
long period of time can cause wear and tear. The iVolt 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, completely eliminating the need to draw power from the vehicle’s battery.
High Capacity Xtra Long Run Time
The iVolt Xtra, with a capacity of 7500mAh / 96Wh, offers an impressive 66% power increase over the iVolt
Mini, providing your Thinkware 2-channel dashcam with extended operating time of up to 27 hours* in
Motion Detection Parking Mode. Additionally, in Energy Saving Mode, the battery can keep your dashcam
powered for an extensive period of up to 960 hours (40 days)*. This ensures that your dashcam is always
ready to capture events, even during long parking periods.
iVolt Bluetooth Battery App
The iVolt Xtra comes with it's own app, letting you check in on how your battery's doing, its performance,
and even its
temperature. And to make things even easier, it's got Bluetooth built right in. So, just pair it up with
your smartphone and you're good to go.
Fast Charging
Even with a larger capacity compared to the iVolt Mini, the iVolt Xtra boasts a quick charge feature that
allows it to be fully charged in as little as 55 minutes*. It can also be completely
charged in standard mode in 100 minutes* without any negative impact on its lifespan. Conveniently, this
external battery recharges while you drive, ensuring your dashcam stays powered even when your car's
ignition is switched off.
Smart Charging
The Smart Charging feature of the iVolt Xtra ensures the battery's safety by preventing overcharging,
over-discharging, sudden changes in input voltage, and low voltage, all made possible by the PCM (Protection
Circuit Module). It also includes a Heat Protection mechanism during charging. If the temperature of the
dashcam climbs above 80°C, the battery automatically shuts off its power, as well as the power to the dash
cam, as a safety measure.
Safe LiFePo4 Technology
Made from Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4), the iVolt Xtra battery is safer and more reliable than
typical lithium-ion counterparts. The lifespan is three times longer than lithium-ion and
nickel-based batteries, making it an enduring choice.
Compatible with Electric Vehicles
The iVolt Xtra External Battery can be securely hardwired into both electric and gasoline-powered vehicles.
However, certain electric vehicles, such as Teslas, cannot accommodate a hardwired BAB-95 installation due
to the absence of a traditional fuse box.
* Based on 2-channel dashcam in Motion & Detection Mode. Charging and run time may vary depending
on the dashcam model and the environment.
Compatible with all THINKWARE Dashcam models.**
** Requires Hardwiring Cable (sold separately). Some Thinkware dashcams come with hardwiring cable included.
Please
check when purchasing.
Installation
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The iVolt Xtra requires a direct connection to an accessory-switched 12v DC power source, ideally the vehicle fuse
box.
Power Input (from vehicle): connect the battery pack 2-wire input power wire harness to a
ground point and also to the fuse
panel using one of the included "plug and play" fuse taps.
Power Output (to Thinkware dash cam): connect the battery pack 3-wire output wire harness to a
Thinkware direct-wire harness, not included. This direct-wire harness is sold separately
(or may be included already with your Thinkware dual-lens dash cam kit).
Fangen wir von vorne an: Der Einkauf im Shop verlief reibungslos, und auch der Versand lief einwandfrei. DHL hatte Rückfragen bezüglich des Zolls, da in der Sendung mehrere Kartons enthalten waren, jedoch nur eine Position mit einem Wert angegeben war. Das ließ sich jedoch unkompliziert per E-Mail klären. Die Lieferung erfolgte gewohnt unspektakulär.
Das Produkt kam sicher und unbeschadet an. Die Kamera ist überraschend klein und handlich. Die Inbetriebnahme gestaltete sich sehr einfach, ebenso der Umgang mit der Batterie. Etwas knifflig wurde es beim festen Einbau.
Als fest installiertes Element mit eigener Sicherung und separater Zuleitung zur Batterie war der Einbau schwieriger als erwartet – das lag jedoch mehr am Fahrzeug als an der Kamera.
Ein kleines Detail: In der deutschen Beschreibung wird nicht ganz klar, was genau der Unterschied zwischen den Eingängen "Bat. " und "EXT" ist.
Ansonsten hat alles gut funktioniert, und die Kamera läuft bisher einwandfrei.
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Let’s start from the beginning: Shopping in the store went smoothly, and the shipping process was flawless. DHL had questions regarding customs clearance, as the shipment included multiple boxes, but only one item was listed with a declared value. However, this was easily resolved via email. The delivery was as uneventful as expected.
The product arrived safely and undamaged. The camera is surprisingly small and handy. Setting it up was very straightforward, as was handling the battery. Things became a bit tricky during the fixed installation.
As a permanently installed component with its own fuse and a separate cable to the battery, the installation was more challenging than anticipated—though this was more due to the vehicle than the camera.
One small detail: The German manual doesn’t clearly explain the exact difference between the "Bat. " and "EXT" inputs.
Other than that, everything worked well, and the camera has been operating flawlessly so far.
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