What are the video quality specifications of the Thinkware U3000 Dash Cam?

The Thinkware U3000 Dash Cam records in stunning 4K UHD resolution at 30FPS using the 8MP Sony STARVIS 2 IMX678 sensor with a 158° field of view for the front camera. The rear camera captures in 2K QHD at 30FPS using a 5MP Sony STARVIS IMX335 sensor with a 128° field of view.

How does the Thinkware U3000 perform in low-light conditions?

The Thinkware U3000 is equipped with Super Night Vision 4.0 technology, powered by Sony STARVIS 2.0, which offers the highest sensitivity and lowest noise. This ensures exceptional video quality even during night drives or in low-light environments.

Can I access Thinkware U3000 footage remotely?

Yes, the Thinkware U3000 is compatible with Thinkware Connected, allowing drivers to watch their car remotely using the smartphone app or desktop viewer. Cloud features include strong impact notifications, emergency SOS messages, and remote live view.

Is there additional protection against reflections and heat for the Thinkware U3000?

Yes, every purchase of the Thinkware U3000 includes a CPL filter that minimizes reflections and glares, especially in bright conditions, and a heat blocking film that protects your dash cam from direct sunlight, enhancing performance and longevity.

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Thinkware U3000 4K UHD Dual-Channel Dash Cam

Q: What features does the Thinkware U3000 offer for parking surveillance?

The Thinkware U3000 includes an advanced built-in radar sensor for parking mode recording. It offers smarter and more efficient surveillance with minimal power consumption by monitoring motion around your vehicle, allowing for longer buffered parking surveillance.

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Thinkware U3000 4K UHD Dual-Channel Dash Cam

The Thinkware flagship dash cam with Sony STARVIS 2 technology, built-in RADAR, and Super Night Vision 4.0. Outperforming our all-time favorite Thinkware U1000, the 2023 U3000 dash cam is built with more advanced parking mode features, Cloud connectivity, and sharper 4K UHD resolution that makes it the smartest Thinkware ever.

4K + 2K
Video Quality

Super Night Vision 4.0

Sony STARVIS 2.0

Thinkware Connected

Advanced Parking Mode

Built-In
Radar Sensor

First Premium 4K Dash Cam with Sony STARVIS 2 Technology

Recording in stunning 4K UHD @ 30FPS or 2K QHD @ 60FPS, thanks to its 8MP Sony STARVIS 2 IMX 678 Sensor and a 158° field of view. Additionally, its rear camera captures 128° in 2K QHD @ 30FPS through a 5MP Sony STARVIS IMX335 Sensor.

With the new Sony STARVIS 2 technology, the Thinkware U3000 has improved low-light performance and contrast, provides high resolution and clarity, while also lowering power consumption in parking mode.

Free CPL filter included, effective in minimizing reflections and glares so that more details is preserved.

Super Night Vision 4.0 for highest sensitivity and lowest noise

Never miss a moment, even in low-light conditions, with the Super Night Vision 4.0 feature. Powered by Sony STARVIS 2.0, this innovative technology offers the highest sensitivity and lowest noise available, ensuring exceptional video quality during night drives or in low-light environments - making it perfect for night drives or low-light conditions.

Built-in Radar Parking Mode

The built-in Radar Sensor takes parking mode recording to the next level by providing smarter and more efficient surveillance. With minimal power consumption, the Radar sensor uses high-frequency radar to monitor motion around your vehicle, allowing for longer buffered parking surveillance. You'll have footage of events leading up to any incident, giving you peace of mind.

Setting up the parking mode has never been easier with the free universal Thinkware OBD cable included in the package.

Smart Parking Mode

Designed to protect your vehicle and prevent heat-related damage. If the temperature inside your car rises too high during Parking mode, the dash cam will automatically switch to a low-power mode. It will only record incidents triggered by impacts until the temperature is safe to resume Motion Detection or Timelapse Parking mode. Don't worry about missing out - Thinkware’s Smart Parking Mode ensures your car is always protected while parked.

Free Heat Blocking Film included for ultimate protection against direct sunlight.

Monitor Anytime, Anywhere with Thinkware Connected

The U3000 is compatible with Thinkware Connected which enables drivers or car owners to watch their car remotely through the smartphone app or the desktop viewer.

Enjoy Cloud features like Strong Impact Notifications while Driving, Impact Notifications when Parked, Emergency SOS messages, Remote Live View, Vehicle Status & Driving History, and Geo-Fencing, best for personal use and fleet.

Built-in Bluetooth and Dual-band WiFi for hassle-free app pairing

Stay connected with built-in Bluetooth and Dual-band WiFi. Enjoy seamless connectivity in any environment with dual-band WiFi that allows faster file transfers. Pair your compatible Android or iOS device with the dash cam using the Thinkware Link App and the Thinkware Connected App, and effortlessly replay your latest driving videos or manage your dash cam's settings.

Built-in Bluetooth allows hassle-free dash cam pairing with your compatible Android or iOS device via the Thinkware Link App and the Thinkware Connected App. Once paired, replay your latest driving videos and manage your dash cam’s settings with the apps.

Storage Capacity, Upgraded

With high-resolution 4K UHD files, it's important to have sufficient storage capacity. That's why Thinkware has upgraded the storage capacity of the Thinkware U3000, supporting microSD cards up to 256GB, compared to previous 128GB.

For Safety

Every purchase includes a free CPL filter to minimize reflections especially in bright light conditions, best paired with an Aqua Shield for protection against environmental factors such as rain, dust and glares. The new Heat Blocking Film protects your dash cam away from direct sunlight.

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Stay in the Know with Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS)

The Thinkware U3000 also has an integrated GPS that gives precise location information, while the comprehensive safety camera and driver assistance warning features keeping you safe on the road.

The Safety Camera Alert tool is always on the lookout for red lights, speed traps, and other traffic enforcement cameras. The Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) can also warn you of impending crashes, lane changes, and front vehicle departures.

What's Included

Front camera
Rear camera
OBD power cable (3m / 9.5ft)
Mount
12V cigarette lighter adapter power cable (4m / 13ft)
Trim tool
Heat blocking film
Adhesive cable holder
64GB MicroSD memory card with adapter
Thinkware CPL filter
Rear camera cable (7.5m / 24.5ft)
1-year manufacturer warranty

Specifications

Resolution (Front)

4K UHD @ 30 FPS | 8MP Sony STARVIS 2 IMX 678 Sensor

Resolution (Rear)

2K QHD @ 30 FPS | 5MP Sony STARVIS IMX 335 Sensor

Night Vision

Super Night Vision 4.0

Radar Sensor

Built-In (Front and Rear)

GPS

Built-In

Parking Mode

Built-In

G-Sensor

Built-In

Wide-Angle View

158° (Front)| 128° (Rear)

Operating Temperature

-10°C - 60°C (14°F - 140°F)

Loop Recording

Yes

Maximum SD Card

256GB

LCD Screen

Wi-Fi

Dual-band, 2.4GHz and 5GHz

Microphone

Built-In

Speaker

Built-In

File Format

H.265 / .MP4

Country of Origin

Korea

Warranty

1-Year Manufacturer Warranty

Notes

EXT Port: To connect an external GPS
Useful in cases where there is a heat reflective film or heated front windscreen that may screen the GPS signal from the camera)

BATT Port: For the iVOLT Xtra External Battery
It comes with a communication cable that plugs in to this port to allow the dash cam to verbally tell you about the battery's status

Thinkware Hardwiring Kit may be purchased separately if hardwiring is preferred. A Spliced Thinkware Hardwire Kit is required if you are connecting to a dash cam battery pack, which will be provided by default if purchased bundled with the U300, but will otherwise need to be purchased seperately. You can also choose the IROAD OBD cable, which is fully compatible.

The Thinkware OBD-II cable has been updated to a new version, which has been found to be compatible with nearly all vehicles (except Tesla). EVs, Hybrids, and standard Gas vehicles are all compatible with the Thinkware OBD cable.

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RAM Cam

This is my second Thinkware product. The operation is similar to my older model. Only complaint to swaping out units was the rear camera connections weren't the same. So, a rewire was required. This unit has more adjustments for settings like sensitivities. Driving a truck tends to trip it on high sensitivity, and it can be dialed back. Next test: Overheat. It had better live up to the posted tests.

Best value and best features

Had this u3000 2ch installed in both my cars let me just say it's the easiest to use and best I've ever had. The app is very user-friendly and it even updates the camera for the red light camera locations

Apps don't work .

The apps that you use are very hard to use for us. Seniors, and we have nobody over here in town that understands your apps.
Right now All i'm doing is running the camera to be able to capture anything.But I can't use your other app to have to use the functions on it.

I wish I could give 0 stars

This company is a complete SCAM! Do NOT buy there products! It’s been an absolute nightmare for me since day 1!! I spent nearly 1000$ on the u3000 back in September 2024. Right out of the box I had SO many issue, but one part of the unit worked as promised. The entire dash cam was completely useless. I mean it wouldn’t record, wouldn’t work for any of the live monitoring, like literally useless. I initially thought it was me so I called Thinkware to get some help setting it up. I spent hours upon hours on the phone with them trying to troubleshoot it, in the end they also couldn’t tell me what was wrong with it and couldn’t get it set up. After some back and fourth (and over 3 months time) they finally agreed to exchange the unit. I wish this is where this nightmare ended, but it’s not. I wait a couple weeks finally got my new camera went to hook it up and yet again had the exact same issue. Got back on the phone with Thinkware spent another 6 plus hours trying to troubleshoot it with them, and again at the end of it all they could not get it set up or tell me what was wrong with it. They then stated they were escalating it to their “level 2 team” and to give them a week and they would have the level 2 team call me. I waited and waited. I got a call from them about 10 days later. The guy on the phone did 0 troubleshooting with me. Asked me to confirm the issue, I did. He then said ok I’ll be in touch. This was January 17,2025. Nearly 4 full months after buying this unit. Here we are now at February 7, 2025. I have been emailing them and getting no response. I have asked multiple times to refund me my money as the unit had not worked since the day I bought it. They continue to ignore my request. Here I am now with a 900$ paper weight and no farther ahead then I was the day I bought it. Do yourself a huge favor and stay away from any products made from this company!!

stopped working

a few days after it was installed. It started saying "have a safe trip" over and over again. When I restarted the car, the lights would not go on on the camera.

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