Hi Steve,
I have ignored the salesperson, customer services rep and the Audi workshop and hardwired in a front camera, which is on a fuse that turns the camera on when I open the door using advanced key, so it’s all powered up and recording prior to me sitting in the seat or driving off.
The rear cam is connected to the rear 12v socket for convienience, it powers up when I push the start button even if the engine isn’t being started.
Much happier now with the long lead from front dashcam hidden from view