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[REFURBISHED] BlackboxMyCar PowerCell 8 Dash Cam Battery Pack

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BlackboxMyCar PowerCell 8 Dash Cam Battery Pack

Keep your dash cam powered while parked with our PowerCell 8, a dedicated 96Wh LiFePO4 battery. Charge it while driving and check its status over Bluetooth. A compatible extension pack can add capacity for longer parking.

This tested, like-new BlackboxMyCar Outlet unit has passed our in-house 10-point check. It includes a 12-month BlackboxMyCar warranty and normal returns; see our warranty and return terms. Mild cosmetic wear or different retail packaging is possible.

96Wh Capacity

Two Input Options

Bluetooth App

5V USB Output

Expandable

Power for your parked camera

A separate battery lets your dash cam keep recording after the ignition switches off. With the specified ignition-switched input, it uses the PowerCell’s 96Wh power reserve while parked instead of drawing directly from the vehicle’s starter battery.

The manual’s reference 2CH setup runs for about 24 hours. Your camera’s settings, power draw and starting charge determine the actual recording time.

Check charge from your phone

Built-in Bluetooth connects to the Cellink NEO Plus app so you can check charge level, temperature, charging status and estimated remaining time without reaching under the seat.

The remaining-time display is an estimate that responds to the camera’s power use. Change the default app password after purchase, as directed in the manual.

Cellink NEO Plus battery status displayed on a phone inside a vehicle

Connect the input that suits your car

Use LOW for socket input or HIGH for a suitable hardwired ACC connection. Both input cables are supplied. The 5V USB outlet can also power a mobile device, drawing from the same battery reserve.

Set the pack to OFF before connecting cables. Follow the manual and our battery installation guide to choose the correct input and secure the pack.

PowerCell 8 connection panel showing expansion, switch, USB, camera output and vehicle input

Recharge during the drive

The manual lists approximately 50 minutes in nominal 9A mode with a suitable hardwire installation, compared with approximately 100 minutes in nominal 5A mode using LOW.

These reference times are for the PowerCell 8 itself. Vehicle supply, starting charge and added extension capacity affect recharge time; a short trip may not restore a depleted system.

Add capacity for longer parking

Connect a compatible Cellink NEO Extended Battery Pack when you need more stored energy. The main pack continues to handle charging and camera power.

The current extension adds 6,800mAh / 87.04Wh. Use its IN/OUT (Auto) connection as directed in the manual and check that the combined capacity updates in the app. Added capacity also takes longer to recharge.

PowerCell 8 and original Cellink NEO Extended battery pictured together inside a vehicle

Connect your camera with the included crimp sleeves

The supplied unspliced 3-wire output connects to your camera’s compatible hardwire kit using the included insulated crimp sleeves. The vehicle input hardwire cable is a separate supplied cable.

Use a regular unspliced hardwire kit for your exact camera, rather than a pre-spliced battery harness. Match BATT+ to BATT+, ACC to ACC and GND to GND by their labels. See the output cable guide or ask our team to confirm compatibility.

Three red insulated crimp sleeves supplied for joining the unspliced output cable to a compatible camera hardwire kit
What's Included
  • BlackboxMyCar PowerCell 8 battery pack
  • Vehicle input hardwiring cable
  • Unspliced 3-wire camera-output cable
  • Crimp sleeves
  • 12V cigarette socket input cable
  • One each of the ATO, low-profile, Micro2 and Mini add-a-fuses for battery packs
  • 2 Velcro strips
  • User manual
Specifications
Supplied Camera Connection Unspliced 3-wire output cable and crimp sleeves; compatible camera hardwire kit required separately
Battery Chemistry Lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4)
Capacity 96Wh / 7,500mAh
Nominal Voltage 12.8V
Charging Input DC12 to 17V; LOW: maximum 8A input; HIGH: maximum 13A input
Battery Charging Voltage / Current DC14.2V; LOW: maximum 4.5A; HIGH: maximum 8.5A
Reference Charging Time Approximately 100 minutes in nominal 5A mode; approximately 50 minutes in nominal 9A mode
Camera Output DC11 to 14.2V, maximum 2A
USB Output DC5V, maximum 2A
Expansion Support Compatible Cellink NEO Extended battery pack via EXT. Battery port
Connectivity Bluetooth with the Cellink NEO Plus app
Dimensions 157mm wide × 207mm long × 39.5mm high
Weight 1.67kg
Warranty 12-month BlackboxMyCar warranty
Frequently Asked Questions

How do I join the unspliced output cable to my hardwire kit?

Set the battery to OFF and disconnect power before working on the cables. Use a compatible regular camera hardwire kit. Prepare each wire to suit the supplied sleeve and wire gauge, match BATT+ to BATT+, ACC to ACC and GND to GND by label, then use a suitable crimping tool to secure each pair. Check that every joint is insulated and secure before reconnecting power. Follow both manuals or have a qualified installer make the connections.

Will every dash cam record for 24 hours?

No. Approximately 24 hours is the manual's reference for its 2CH setup. Camera power draw, parking settings, starting charge and any connected USB load affect runtime. Short trips may not replace all the energy used while parked.

Which charging setting should I use?

Set the pack to OFF before installation. Use LOW with the supplied cigarette socket input cable. HIGH is for the supplied hardwire input connected to a suitable ignition-switched ACC circuit; charging current can be adjusted in the app. Follow the manual and have the circuit checked by a qualified installer.

What does the hardwire installation require?

The manual specifies an ignition-switched fuse location with an original fuse rated at least 10A, the appropriate add-a-fuse and a sound chassis ground. This is the battery’s vehicle input; the camera connects separately to the battery’s output. Our battery installation guide explains the setup choices.

Will it keep drawing from my car battery while parked?

With the specified ignition-switched installation, vehicle charging stops when the ignition is off and the PowerCell supplies the camera. A permanently powered socket or constant-power fuse can keep drawing from the vehicle battery, so confirm that the chosen input switches off with the ignition.

Which camera hardwire kit do I need?

Use a regular, unspliced hardwire kit made for your exact camera and compatible with the battery’s 3-wire output. The camera hardwire kit is not included. This offer supplies one unspliced output cable and crimp sleeves; there are no selectable spliced cable options.

How do I add the current 6,800mAh extension?

Connect the Cellink NEO Extended Battery Pack IN/OUT (Auto) connector to the PowerCell 8 EXT. Battery port with the supplied transfer cable. The manual says the app capacity should update automatically. One extension gives a nominal total of 14,300mAh; two give 21,100mAh. Verify the displayed total after connecting; if it has not updated, follow the app instructions or contact support.

Should I change the app password?

Yes. The manual recommends changing the default password, 1234, after purchase. Choose four digits from 0001 to 9999; 0000 is not allowed. Keep the new password somewhere you can retrieve it and contact support if you forget it.

What should I know about heat and mounting?

Install the pack in a dry, ventilated location away from direct heat and moving seat mechanisms. Leave room for the connectors and cable bends. The manual’s 80°C internal protection cutoff is a fault-protection threshold, not a normal operating-temperature rating.

What warranty and return terms apply?

Our PowerCell 8 includes a 12-month BlackboxMyCar warranty and normal returns. See our warranty, returns and exchange policy for coverage, return conditions and support.

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