Start with a spare phone
No hardwiring or vehicle modification is required to begin a parking monitoring session.
Parking mode app
A parking mode app for drivers who want evidence without wiring.
Parking mode usually means a dash cam keeps watch while the car is parked. Parking Guard brings that idea to a spare smartphone, with local evidence clips, trigger frames, and optional Google Drive backup.
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Detect key signals
Motion, sound, and impact detection work together around parked-car incidents.
Evidence first
Parking Guard saves clips locally before optional backup to your own Google Drive.
What “parking mode” means here
In dash cam language, parking mode means the camera continues watching when the car is parked. Parking Guard uses the same search intent, but the product is a smartphone app rather than fixed dash-cam hardware.
The goal is practical evidence: a readable clip or still frame around a hit-and-run, door ding, cart contact, vandalism, or suspicious approach.
Why use a parking mode app
A dedicated parking-mode dash cam can be excellent, but it often involves hardware cost, wiring, battery management, and installation. Parking Guard lowers that setup barrier by using a phone you already have.
Place the phone inside the car, point it toward the risk area, choose detection modes, and start monitoring before you leave.
- Use motion detection for people, carts, bikes, and nearby vehicles.
- Use sound detection for contact noises, voices, doors, or impacts.
- Use impact detection for jolts or vehicle movement that reaches the phone.
iPhone and Android parking mode limits
On iPhone, Parking Guard monitors only while the app stays open and the screen remains on. iOS does not allow this camera monitoring workflow to continue after locking the phone or returning to the Home screen.
On Android, Parking Guard can continue through a foreground service with camera and microphone service types, subject to permissions and device behavior.
How to set it up
Use 1080p as a balanced default, clean the window, test the angle, and keep the phone powered for longer sessions. On supported iPhones, 4K can help with distance but uses more memory.
The app records 3 seconds before detection and 10, 30, or 60 seconds after. If another trigger happens during recording, it can extend into one clip up to 60 seconds.
FAQ
Questions about using Parking Guard as a parking mode app.
Short answers for drivers comparing dash cam parking mode with spare-phone monitoring.
Is Parking Guard a parking mode app?
Yes. Parking Guard is a smartphone-based parking mode app focused on parked-car evidence, not continuous driving footage.
Is it a dash cam replacement?
No. It is a spare-phone evidence app. A dedicated dash cam can still be better for permanent always-on coverage.
Does it work offline?
Yes. Evidence is saved locally first. Internet is only needed for optional Google Drive backup or Gmail alerts.