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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Thinkware will take care of everything you need
I have the infamous KIA Sportage 2020, it is one of the affected brands by the nonsense TikTok challenge “Kia boys.” 2 weeks ago, someone broke into my car and tried to steal it. I assume it was a kid that probably panicked when the alarm went off. However, the window and the whole ignition was destroyed. So, it was time to get a device that allows me to video record my surroundings and since mostly kids are doing this, they could probably be deterred to do it once they see the camera installed. On top of that my daughter started college and the city we live in has a high rate of accidents. So, the THINKWARE Q200 Front Rear Camera Bundle was exactly what I was needing. For some time I was always willing to get a Dash Cam, this is my first Dash Cam. I thought to configure and install it would be rocket science. However if I knew how easy it was to install and configure it, I would’ve gotten one a long time ago, and honestly, the installation was easier than I thought. Once its installed, you don’t need to do anything else, the camera does everything that you have previously set up. So, let’s say basically it is a matter of trust. The camera by itself will record videos of the events you have set up in the app, either while on movement, car accident, or while in Parking Surveillance Mode by sensing movement in front or rear camera or sense a hit. By default, it will record 15secs before and after the event, and you can adjust these setting on the app. Thinkware has been in the market for a long time and has a good reputation for been reliable and efficient. This is an entry level 2 channel model, which means that you can have access to the unit through the app while you are close to the camera with your cell phone, first through the BT connection and finally through WIFI, so you can have a live view, but while you are doing that the recording will be disable. If the Camera is within the WIFI range, you can always reach the camera. My room is just above the driveway where I park my car, and I was able to get a live view of the cameras while the camera was on. So, it has good range. The way you can see the videos is either through the app, or by taking the SD card out and using your computer to see the videos that are recorded in the SD Card. There is also a SW for either Windows PC or Mac that you can download and check the videos. But for what I was looking for, I mean, to sense, capture, and record videos of surrounding or crash events, this bundle is more than enough. On other higher-level models, you can have the Thinkware Connected Cloud service, GPS Integrated antenna, and even a screen. You can also buy a separate Battery so your car battery will not be depleted in case of extreme activity while in Parking Surveillance mode. There is also a setting in the app where it will disable the camera function when the battery goes down to a preset minimum voltage previously set threshold. The unit comes with the mounts, mounting tape, for both the rear and front camera, a 32Gb Sd Card, and external GPS Antenna, and the 3 hardwiring cable options. The included external GPS antenna, will track your speed and the videos will show your distance information, and other features that are tied to some of this new terminology that I learned like ADAS. ADAS is comprised of 4 Alerts. Front Vehicle Departure Warning, Front Collision Warning, Lane Departure Warning, and Forward Collision Warning. You can set up those, however many cars are including this kind of features so I will only use the video record events feature. Things that I like the most, you don’t need to get any subscription for services or features, like some other brands. With Thinkware you have all the features you need for what you paid. Both Cameras looks great, the size, the simplicity to install, configure and use the app. Other brands I have seen the camera are bigger, but this one from the interior has a size that feels comfortable to the eye. It’s easy to install and to understand the different concepts involved with Dash Cam, intuitive. And basically, with some minor changes for my personal preference, I just let the system work with the preset settings and that will do the work. 2K resolution video is more than enough for me, and that saves storage space. You can clearly get the license plate number of the other cars either front or rear. For night events, it uses super night vision 2.0 technology, this feature will be active either when you are driving, or while it’s in Parking Surveillance Mode. So, I was able to see clearly at night even in full darkness. It comes with a 32GB SD card, that is a plus, and it can go up to 256GB. Colors and video capture response are great, and the Thinkware Dash Cam Link App is intuitive and super easy to install and adjust the settings. To be honest, of all the apps with BT and WIFI related configuration devices I have installed so far, this one was the smoothest. The first thing I recommend to do is to download the manual. It can be downloaded from the THINKWARE web site, and take your time reading it, it won’t take more than 10 min, but it is worth it, because you will have a better idea on how it works and how to proceed. The one I have got is the bundle, that comes with everything you need to finish the installation and put it to work. For the wiring that is needed to power on the device, it comes with 3 options, a 12-volt Car Charger where you can easily start using the camera asap, but you won’t have the “Parking Surveillance mode” feature, the Hardwiring cable and OBD-II Power Cable for an easy plug and play connection. I went with the Hardwiring cable, and it was not too hard to identify the correct fuses in the fuse box and attach the Battery and ACC connector of the cable to the fuse, the Instruction Manual explains well how to do it on pages 12-13. With a multimeter or a Probe Tester Power Circuit you can identify the fuse that is always powered and the ACC. If you don’t want to attach a cable to the fuse you can get a Fuse tap kit. If you don’t feel confident, an expert can do it for you, I think Best Buy offers this service through the Geek Squad. Then you must decide where exactly you are going to place the camera, so in that way you will know where to route the cable and you also will need to run another cable for the rear camera from the front camera. I was able to do it by myself and I am not an expert in this matter. Basically, you will be hiding the cable into the trim of the car with the trim tool that is provided with this set. But if you don’t want to hardwire you can use the Car Charger Adapter connecting into your cigarette lighter socket and you are good to go. Once you finish the HW installation and put the key ignition on, you will hear a voice saying, “Please have a safe drive today.” From that point, the recording event process will start working. Then you install the APP. You can Scan the QR code located at the right top side of the box, or you can look for the “Thinkware Dash Cam Link” app in the Apple or Play Store. Questions like access to location, pics, and video, Battery Optimizer etc. Then you will select the product you are installing, Q200, Pairing BT process will start. Once it’s found, you will select the Language, Time zone and Country. And finally, it will ask you to download and install the latest firmware. The voice command will tell you that the firmware update process has started and once its finished, finally will tell you “Have a safe Drive.” In the app, you click on the “Connect to Dashcam” on the top right of the app and once its connected you have several options. “Live View”, “Settings” and “Dash Cam info”. With Live View, the first time, it will ask you to align the camera from the hood line view with blue lines for vertical and green for horizonal. Dash Cam will show you the model, name (you can change this one), Memory Size (32GB), and GPS Status. Settings will show you all the main features you want to set, like Camera Sensor sensitivity, Battery Mode, Time to start or stop recording once an event happens, etc. Below these settings, you will find another 3, main page, and probably the most important, the access of the video footage of the front or rear camera. You will see them either in separate view or all view at once, and you can sort them by date or time. And the third one, which looks like a 4-dot square, is to access the support, where you can find the Firmware update tool. You can also record videos manually by pressing the “Rec” button that is located at the back of the camera. The next button, “Wi-Fi” will allow you to connect your camera over Wi-Fi, with your phone. Once its pressed, you will look for on the Wi-Fi list, the Wi-Fi “Thinkware” device. However, this process was fully automated in my case. Another feature that stands out is the Safety Feature “Parking Surveillance Mode” where you can have a 24/7 surveillance for impact and motion recording, with 2 settings to protect your battery life, Smart Parking mode and Energy Saving Mode. The first one will place the camera in battery saving mode either on extreme heat or when the battery is close to cutting off its power, when it reaches the preset threshold, and the second one is when the camera will go on standby mode while on Parking Surveillance Mode only triggered by impacts. If you are like me, and you are looking for a Dash Cam that records and reports events and videos during either day or night, with great image resolution, clear license plate numbers, either while you are commuting or while parked and you are away, with the Safety feature Parking Surveillance mode, your car will be protected 24/7. And all of that at a very affordable price. The Thinkware Q200 is what I was looking for. All I must do is leave the camera to do all the work, and I feel very confident that when I need the video on any unfortunate event, I will find it there in the SD card.
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Great and Reliable Dash Cam with Some Quirks
I have been wanting to upgrade to a 2k dashcam from 1080p for a while, and finally did when the Q200 hit the market, along with a 1080p rear dash cam. I have had a few other dash cams before, one with a built-in WiFi like this one so I do have something that I can compare it with. Let's go over the features and impressions of the dash cam: INSTALLATION: - Installation was quite easy, especially if you have the ODBC power adapter cable (sold separately sadly) but it is quite worth it, especially if you want to have the option of parking mode enabled. Other wise, install is still easy, you can use a 12v adapter that is provided with an extremely long USB cable to route through the car. The provided tool they give you to help guide the wire into your headliner and trim is great and makes install a breeze. The instructions are clear and I love how the app has a guided line on the live view to help you perfectly align the dash cam. QUALITY - The camera quality is exceptionally good for the front view because of the 2k quality and also the enablement of super night mode helps in dark areas at night. Absolutely no issues reading license plates from afar. The rear camera is in 1080p sadly, but still provides good quality footage. - The quality of the product itself is also quite good. I actually do really like the simplistic design of the front camera, no need to be distracted with a LCD screen, not an absurd amount of buttons to press. APP: This is where I need to knock a star off sadly. I was hoping the app would work very well, and honestly, for the most part, it does, but it is quite buggy with the Wi-Fi connection. Sometimes the camera will just randomly disconnect after connecting, the download speed of files is a little slow, about 1mb/s.... it takes a good while to load the video files, take a good while to connect. The interface is a little confusing when you are trying to download events, also annoying how you have to download the front and rear files separate, it won't just automatically download both, you have to manually choose both. Settings on the camera are confusing and the app leaves little to be desired in terms of explaining to you what every option means... PARKING MODE: Another reason I had to knock a star off. It is fine for impact detection, but the motion detection feature, holy moly does it not work well. I set it to the lowest setting of motion detection, parked in the GARAGE and some how it decided to record 25 events overnight, with literally nothing happening in all of them. Pretty buggy, not impressed at all with that, almost invalidates parking mode. Maybe it needs a firmware update in the future to address that issue but the motion detection quite frankly sucks and will eat your entire memory card in an hour. And then when you get in the car, your camera will yell at you over and over "INSUFFICNENT MEMORY FOR MOTION RECORDING" until you turn the car on. Overall, its a good entry level starter front/rear dashcam combo. It is better than most on the market in this price range and despite its flaws, delivers good quality imagery and gives me peace of mind when I drive.