THINKWARE - Q200 2K Front & 1080p Rear Dash Cam with GPS and Wi-Fi - Dark Blue
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- THINKWARE
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- TW-Q200DCHG
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- 888622018920
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When it comes to capturing road incidents or helping you drive safely, the Q200 has you covered. Equipped with a high-resolution 2K QHD image sensor, the Q200 lets you capture every moment of your drive in crystal-clear detail, even in low-light conditions. The Q200 can also help you stay safe while you drive with alerts for lane departures and forward collisions. You can adjust settings or download files on the go thanks to its built-in Wi-Fi, and safeguard your parked vehicle with the Q200's advanced Parking Surveillance mode.
Dimension
Product Height : 1.3 inches
Product Width :3.9 inches
Product Depth :0.9 inches
Product Weight :0.12 pounds
Features
2K QHD recording Capture sharp and crystal-clear 1440p front and 1080p rear footage with accurate color balance and enhanced contrast. Whether it's night or day, all details are recorded with remarkable clarity.
125° Viewing angle Enjoy expansive video coverage through a wide 125° viewing angle with minimal edge-to-edge distortion, so you never miss a moment.
Easy Wi-Fi device pairing with THINKWARE Dash Cam Link App Built-in Bluetooth allows hassle-free dash cam pairing with your compatible Android or iOS device via the THINKWARE Dash Cam Link App. Once paired, adjust your dash cam’s settings or replay and download your latest driving videos on the go.
Built-in 3-axis G-sensor Allows the Q200 to automatically save a 20-second video clip upon detecting an impact (10s before and 10s after the incident). The footage is saved in a separate folder of the memory card for safety and easy file retrieval later on.
Built-in microphone and speaker Add an extra dimension to your driving experience with crisp and clear audio capture.
Parking Surveillance Mode* Capture video evidence for impacts and/or motions while your vehicle is parked. Choose from Motion & Impact Detection mode, Time Lapse, or Energy Saving mode for the Parking mode that best fits your needs.
Motion & Impact Detection Mode* Monitors the surroundings of the vehicle while parked, and saves a 20-sec video clip (10s before and 10s after the incident) upon detecting a movement or an impact.
Time Lapse Mode* Time Lapse in Parking Surveillance mode records footage at 2fps, enabling the dash cam to continuously record long periods of uninterrupted footage without increasing power consumption.
Energy Saving Mode* Reduces the dash cam’s power consumption to prolong surveillance duration while in Parking mode, and saves footage triggered by impacts only.
Smart Parking Mode* Prevents heat-related damage by seamlessly shifting into low-power mode when the vehicle's interior temperature rises excessively during Parking mode.
Super Night Vision 2.0 Super Night Vision technology enhances video brightness and reduces image noise in low-light conditions, so you don’t miss important details (available on the front camera only).
Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) ADAS helps you stay safe on the road with alerts for lane departures, front vehicle departures and potential forward collisions.
Speed & red-light camera alerts and GPS data Pair the dash cam with the included GPS Antenna accessory to enable speed and red-light camera alerts and embed GPS data (speed, time, location) into video recordings.
Loop recording Ensures continuous capture of video footage even when memory card storage is low. As the memory card reaches capacity, the dash cam will automatically remove older segments, making room for new video footage.
Anti-file corruption Eliminates data corruption and the need for frequent formatting. Safeguards stored video files on the memory card, protecting against data loss and fragmentation to prolong the card's lifespan.
Integrated supercapacitors and thermal sensors Built-in thermal sensor actively monitors internal temperature levels, triggering an automatic shut-off in extreme temperatures. Integrated supercapacitors provide added safety and reliability by ensuring uninterrupted operation and securely saving recordings even during sudden power cut-offs.
32GB micro sd memory card included Designed and rigorously tested for secure data storage, our MicroSD card ensures footage safety with our reliable Sudden Power Off Recovery (SPOR) technology. Allows for approximately 1.5 hours of recording before auto-looping. Supports up to 256GB.
*Requires installation with hardwiring cable (professional installation recommended) or THINKWARE OBD II cable accessory.
What's Included
Q200 Dash Cam
Q200 Rear Cam
Thinkware 32GB MicroSD Card
Adhesive Windshield Mount
12V Car Charger
Adhesive Cable Holder
Spare 3M Mounting Tape
Hardwiring Cable
Rear Camera Cable
GPS Antenna
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A Must Have
The THINKWARE Q200 is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a new or a starter dashcam. The front camera is a 2K HD resolution and the rear camera is a Full HD, so youll get clear video of your drive or any vehicle incidents you get involved in. The camera has what THINKWARE calls Super Night Vision 2.0, which captures clear video quality even in low light or night time recording. It comes with a GPS attachemnt so your recodings will have location stamps. There are a few different safety features for recording your drive like Forward Collison and Lane Departure but my favorite is the Parking Mode which is capable of continuous recording when your vehicle is parked. The cameras have mutliple options to power them on, in the box it comes with a 12v car plug-in and hardwires to connect them to your car's battery, if you're wanting to use Parking Mode though you'll need to hardwire it directly to your battery so that the camera is constantly powered. I got the additional OBD-II cable and while it is a seperate purchase, I absolutely reccomend you buy it to avoid having to run any wires into your dashboard and up to your battery. I installed my Q200 myself and it was fairly easy, it was my first time installing a dashcam and I was surprised at how easy it was. If you are a bit anxious about doing the installation yourself, then feel better knowing that THINKWARE has installation instructions on their website for the power supply, the front camera, and the rear camera. If you just dont want to take any chance of a mistake then you can always set an appointment with GeekSquad Auto and get a pro to install it. You can live view, download stored videos, and manage the settings of your cameras from the companion THINKWARE Dash Cam Link App. Nowadays its an absolute must to have a dashcam, there are too many crazy drivers out there and having video proof can be the only thing keeping your from getting the runaround by the other party and their insurance company. I love my new THINKWARE Q200 and I absolutely reccomend it.
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Great camera
So far it has been great. It has a little voice that tells me when it launches itself into regular recording vs parking. It tells me how many parking events occurred so that if I need to I can connect to the cam and pull those. While it doesn't include a screen to view the footage, it makes it quite easy to remove the included MicroSD card OR use the phone app. I noticed a few reviews complain about connecting via wifi...I have not ran into this issue but can offer some advice: Make sure your phone isn't trying to connect to another wifi at the time (like wireless carplay/android auto) AND make sure to give your camera ample time to turn on the wifi (it will tell you when to connect).
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Nice compact package
I've had prior experience with Thinkware; I owned what I believe was their first model with front/rear coverage. I owned that vehicle for 10 years, and the dashcam had rock solid performance throughout it's life. Sold the vehicle with the dashcam intact (good selling point) and since I know the person, it's still kicking! In my wife's vehicle, I've gone through 3 other brands of cam and experienced overheating, frozen screens, & one that completely conked out after a month. So I had no reservation about installing this Q200 in my current vehicle. If you want to take full advantage of all the dashcam's features, you really need to do a hardwiring. This can be a little tedious, finding the right fuses, the right size fuse adapter, routing the wiring, etc. But it's the only way you'll get full protection in parking mode. Sure, the dashcam offers a level of protection while you're in the vehicle, but hardwiring protects your vehicle while you're out of it. I received this unit with the optional OBD connector that greatly simplifies the installation. Simply plug it in to your car's OBD port below the dash, plug in your cam, and you've got 24 hour power. No need to identify a power source or probe your vehicle's electrical system. I strongly suggest picking up this optional adapter, especially if you're a novice at electrical. I plugged it in, and the LED came on immediately showing I had a power source. Plug & play at it's best. The other thing I wanted to highlight about the Q200 is its small size, not taking up a lot of windshield real estate. However, if you look at it closely from either the top or bottom, you can see the aluminum cooling fins. It's pretty hefty given its size, it's obvious that Thinkware gave attention to cooling. I've had a cam that would overheat, especially after sitting in the sun on a hot day. Yes, this is the first dashcam I've had that does without a screen, but do you really need one when you have the app? Honestly, the only reason I've ever used the screen while I'm in the car is to change a setting. This is an entry level model, if you need more, by all means upgrade. For me, this cam does everything I need it to do. My car is a recent model with lane departure, forward collision, etc, so I don't need an add-on with duplicate warnings. Setup and pairing bluetooth & Wifi were relatively easy, I've had a few hiccups with other brands, obviously Thinkware gave this some thought and I appreciate that. Reviewing clips I found quality to be above average, especially on night time clips. All in all, for an entry level entry, this is a great piece of equipment, has all the features I need, and given their track record with me, should operate trouble free for some time to come.
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360 Degree Camera System
TL;DR: 1. SETUP: It is not as intuitive as it should be 2. USE: There are a lot of settings you can change to customize once you download the app, but there could be more 3. USABILITY: It wasn’t as seamless as it should have been. It disconnected from the app multiple times, but still recorded everything as expected, although it didn’t inspire confidence 4. OVERALL: For a DashCam, you can set it and pretty much forget it, especially since Thinkware is a reliable company. It is a premium looking device. Thinkware Connected should be offered and included, as well as a quick start guide. Some sort of screen on the device would make it more useful, instead of a set of 2 lights, as well as a backup battery. I have personally used a few different DashCams, as well as a couple GoPro’s (which I would not recommend as a DashCam replacement). I have been using a competitor’s DashCam almost exclusively for around 5 years. It was a good model and has aged over time, which is why I was excited to try Thinkware’s new road warrior. My initial thoughts including the packaging wasn’t very inspiring or colorful. It didn’t feel premium, which is fine, as I most likely will recycle it pretty quickly (and its outer packing definitely felt that it should). Inside the packaging was similar and displayed the front facing camera. Below that, everything else, including the rear camera were in individual plastic bags (some zippered, some folded) and mostly had plastic covered wire ties. There were 3 QR codes on a small pamphlet to find additional information, as well as some warranty information. Disappointedly, there wasn’t a quick start guide. I took everything out of the box before installing in my car. I figured out where I wanted everything to go and examined both cameras. There is a 32GB MicroSD Card preinstalled in the main unit. I decided not to hardwire or use the OBDII cables, but instead to use the 12V cigarette lighter adapter, as I was planning on using the second row charger in my car, but the cable was about 6” too short for that. I eventually got everything sorted (the included trim tool was a lifesaver! Thank you!). Installation embarrassingly took me longer than it should have (a neighbor stopped by to ask what I was doing ;) ), but overall really shouldn’t take very long; maybe 5 - 30 minutes depending on on your confidence and ability. Once everything is installed how you like, you will want to make sure you download the app. I have the latest iPhone, an iPhone 15 Pro and downloaded the app to it. It was easy to connect my phone with the Q200. In the app, there is a main page with 3 tabs on the bottom. The first tab is where you can connect the Q200 to your device, as well as see a live view from one of the cameras at a time, edit the DashCam settings and see it’s information, including the firmware settings. The third tab is where you can update your settings and safety cameras (i.e. red light and photo radar cameras). The middle tab is only readable when your camera is connected to the app - and isn’t the fastest, but it reasonable. When you’re ready to hit the road, you don’t need to connect the app to the Q200. The Q200 will say, “Please have a safe drive today” and will tell you when it’s disconnected. I didn’t see a setting to edit and/or turn off those sounds, but that probably will come in a future Firmware Update. Once I realized you don’t need to connect the app, I was able to see my drive in short videos and incidents along the way (in the second tab). The cameras worked well. The front one is noticeably clearer and excellent (since using, I’ve only used it during the day with sun, some rain and some overcast. I haven’t used it in really inclement weather yet, nor have I used it at night). While setting up, I could feel it was getting warm on my lap (it was about 55 F out and overcast), which may be of concern in the warmer months, but it’s has thermal regulation, so I’m not really concerned. Overall, I would like it to include more. It would be nice to have Thinkware Connected offered and/or included. I would like some sort of screen or easy to use controls. I would like not permanent option, so I could use it in other vehicle more easily, a non-proprietary charging cable (USB-C), GPS built in (instead of external) and a battery backup (as added protection if something did go wrong). I like it, as it functions nicely, but feel there should be more to it. There isn’t a lot of difference between my 5+ year old DashCam and the Q200 - the front camera is significantly better, but the overall convenience is lacking (removable, instead of permanent install, no backup battery, no emergency camera use function if needed once outside the vehicle). It is a nice DashCam system and should work well going into the future, but isn’t all that much different from the higher end versions from a few years ago.
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Thinkware Is A No Brainer
At first glance this dash cam can look a bit intimidating. But in all honesty, it's really easy to set up and get going. The only diffrence you'll get from this one, as is the case with other Thinkware cams, they come with wiring is that you may not use. The connector wiring, in this case is for that safety, 24/7 feel. Where in which case, the cam is hardwired to your vehicle, making it capable of monitoring your vehicle around h clock. This particular setup actually comes with a connector that plugs directly into your computer below your front console. Making it super easy to just plug and play. Also, this setup comes with the rear cam connection so I am able to enjoy front, as well as rear view connectivity. To help with police reports and general accitent and/or location data, this system has an external GPS device that is also plug and play. There are sticky 3M mountsto keep your cams secured in place on those hot to just plain humid days. Which is very helpful. And the connector cables are plenty long enough for wiring the vehicle. That brings me to my only real issue. You may want to have some knowledge about how to safely run wiring throughout your ceiling or just simply get help. There is a push wand that helps with hiding those cables, but I still recommend getting a friend to help with installation, if you are at least little unsure. When done properly, this thing can look really nice.Because you have to understand that the GPS, Front as well as the back dash cam, has wires that need to be hidden. Yes. this is a low end dash cam. As it is only utilizing a 2k front cam and a 1080p rear cam. But you're also not shooting race sceens or movi footage( I hope not, anyway) with this system. So I feel like this a great cam set-up and it's a welcomed upgrade from what I had before. Yes. There's a memory card slot. And you can use the app and shoot the footage to you mobile device via the wifi link and the Thinkware app. I think this is a great deal for what you're getting and outside of cable management, this a full on go for the road.
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Decent Dash Cam
Good buy, the only thing I don’t like about it is you have to be connected to the camera to get access to the recordings on your phone. Great if you don’t want the most expensive but also not the cheapest. and it comes with front and back cameras. It’s nice and sleek, I opted for this one because I don’t like the ones with the screens attached. The app also lets you customize the sensitivity, whenever I went across a bridge, it would register it as a small impact and start recording. All of this can be changed in the app.
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If you don’t have a dash cam, get one!
So I was at Best Buy today for a speaker install that turned into a dash cam learning session. The audio install guys at the Janesville store hooked me up with a slick dash cam for $200, it even surveils movement around your car when you are away, so flipping cool! I plan on putting this in my jeep, truck and RV, so if you worry about a loved one driving alone this awesome cam is just like being there. 1440 resolution and all app driven so set up is a breeze, this would be a nice birthday or Christmas present for any driver you love or care about, I bought it for my granddaughter, peace of mind for $200, priceless if ever needed.
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A Capable Complete set dash cam
I am a dash cam owner and this is the first time I hear about Thinkware. So far it lives up to its potential but with a few minor drawbacks. This Q200 dash cam is well constructed and has a discrete slim design for the front and back cameras. It comes with a camera lens with 125 degrees field of view that can record at 1440P at 30FPS. The rear camera records at 1080P. It has built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, SD Card reader, parking surveillance mode, advanced driver assistance system (ADAS), built-in speaker, external GPS, and night vision recording. The main camera is very slim which makes it easy to conceal behind the rearview mirror. Installation is pretty straightforward if you decide to use the 12V cigarette lighter adapter that is included. However, if you choose the hardwiring or the OBD2 route it will require professional installation unless you know how to do it. The OBD 2 is simple, the hard part is hiding the wires. The main difference between the 12V adapter and hardwiring is that you will get continuous recording when the car is off, with hardwired or OBD2. The OBD2 wiring has to be purchased separate. The rear camera just take1 simple cable connection and the cable is very long. Both cameras are glued to the glass with 3M tape that is attached to the base. I would have preferred suction cups which are easier to remove if you need to relocate the cam. To access the camera you are required to download the Thinkware app. The pairing process is very simple. Once paired you can access the camera menus and view/download recordings or live feeds. Included with the cam is a 32GGB micro SD card if you prefer to view the videos on your computer. You will be required to install another thinkware software and external plugin on your computer to view the recordings. The Thinkware software file is inside the SD card and you will be prompted with an external link for the video plugin. That software is also easy to use as well. The Camera does a good job with the recording front and back. However, despite its 1440P QHD and 1080P for the back the videos show a little granny. The built-in speaker that works in conjunction with ADAS and prompts some information about the cam, it is not very loud. I honestly would have preferred a small LCD screen instead of the speaker. The reason for that is, if you need to view the live recording you will have to use your phone which will make you take your eyes off the road. If you have a small LCD screen all you need to do is take a quick peek, that is my opinion. Another thing that I found to be annoying is the amount of cables that are to be connected to have full functionality. The camera will have a power cable, rear cam cable and the GPS cable. Also the GPS has to be glued to the windshield as well unless you find a place to hide it. Overall the camera does what it is supposed to do and does it well despite the few drawbacks that I mentioned. You will get a full camera set for the price point and plenty of installation options. You get front and rear cameras, 12V adapter, hardwiring kit, 32GB micro SD card, external GPS antenna, spare mounting tape, rear camera cable, trim tool and manual.
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Good, discrete dash cam
The Thinkware Q200 has a lot to live up to given that it is replacing a Viofo A129 that has served me well for six years(rear camera aside, which went after three years. Given that I purchased a new car, I decided to attach a new dash cam to it. Overall, the Q200 is good though it does have some minor annoyances. Mounting is simple is enough - it's like any other dash cam where you attach it to your front windshield. You can try to hide wires in the front by stowing it under the A Pillar trim either on the driver side or passenger side depending on where you have your Q200 mounted. I was able to hide the GPS in the center compartment behind my rear view mirror on my Prius Prime. Mounting on the rear is harder if you're using a hatchback given that the rear windshield lifts up. You can either do like me and put it on the back center seat or attach it to the upper plastic mold or rear windshield directly. You do need some more slack with the wire if you choose the latter options due to it being lifted up. Moreover, you'll have an advantage of better visibility with the camera. Video quality wise, the Q200 is good. You should be able to make out other cars' license plates if they're close enough. Night vision isn't bad as in the example picture I show. All in all I don't have any complaints about the video quality. The Q200 does have support for monitoring, while your car is parked either through hardwiring or an OBD-II power cable(not recommended for EVs and hybrids). I elected not to do this as I do not want to drain my battery given that I drive a PHEV. As I mentioned, I do have several annoyances with this dash cam. First of all, its safety features are very sensitive. So sometimes if you get to stop too close to a car or go over a bump, a beep will go off. Fortunately, you can adjust a lot of the settings using the app. For better or for worse, you have to adjust everything through the app(connected by Bluetooth) as opposed to the Viofo I have before where it has an internal screen for settings adjustment. There is also no instruction manual included either; you have to download it. If you're using your own microSD card, be sure to hold down REC and Wi-Fi to format the memory card. Also if you're using a VPN on your phone, turn it off or else you cannot connect to the Q200 via Wi-Fi to view recorded/live footage.