AIO-6 LTE vs. AIO-6 Max: BMW Power Supply Requirements for Camera

AIO-6 LTE vs. AIO-6 Max: BMW Power Supply Requirements for Camera

When installing CHIGEE AIO-6 LTE or AIO-6 Max with front and rear cameras, it’s critical to understand the differences in power supply requirements, especially for BMW motorcycles. Proper wiring determines whether key features like remote camera access, parking monitoring, and anti-theft alerts will function.

AIO-6 LTE + Camera: Must Connect Power Cable to Battery & ACC

If you do not connect the included power cable to both the battery and the ACC (Accessory power):
  • The AIO-6 LTE will still power on and record via the camera as usual.
  • 4G connectivity will work normally, and you can stream the camera feed via the app only while the motorcycle engine is ON.

However, the following features will NOT work:

  • ❌ Remote camera access when the engine is OFF
  • ❌ Parking monitor mode
  • ❌ Anti-theft alerts via the CHIGEE GO App
Summary: To enable these smart features, proper wiring to battery + ACC is required so the device can wake up automatically even when the bike is turned off.

AIO-6 Max + Camera on BMW with Nav Cradle: Optional Power Cable Connection

The AIO-6 Max can be powered directly via the BMW Navigation Cradle, and both front and rear cameras will:

  • Record normally during riding
  • Support all on-device functions

However, if you don’t wire to the battery and ACC, the following feature will be missing:

  • ❌ Parking monitor mode

Summary: If you don’t need Parking Monitor, the BMW cradle alone is enough. But for full features — especially anti-theft recording while parked — we recommend connecting the battery + ACC cable.

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