Customers enjoy the SC 120 QHD Universal Dash Cam's high-quality video and compact size, finding it easy to install and use. The crisp resolution and wide field of view are also frequently praised. However, some users have experienced challenges with the accompanying app's stability and connectivity.
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Cons mentioned:
Connectivity
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Defective
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Item came in defective i think. The adhesive would come off with the peeling cover. The camera’s wifi was not connecting to the app. Didn’t have any troubleshoot instructions included.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Cedar Electronics Team
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Thank you for your valuable feedback. Connection issues usually do not indicate a defective camera. Please ensure that you have accepted the app permissions, and that both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are enabled. If applicable, make sure to accept the camera firmware update. We can often resolve connection issues with some basic troubleshooting steps. Additionally, the adhesive mounts come with a 1-year warranty. For assistance, please contact us at 800-543-1608. We're happy to help!
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Dash cam
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Good view at night, I recommend it, good price, easy to use, does not need much space on the windshield.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Thank you for the excellent review!
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Resolution
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Would buy again!
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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Easy to install. Had no issues setting up. Great resolution.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Thank you for the fantastic review!
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Dash cam
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Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
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Product works as should, very easy to access footage in the app, cord was long enough for my vehicle
I would recommend this to a friend
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Thanks so much for the great review and for choosing Cobra!
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Works great
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Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Works perfectly. I can also see live stream which is exactly why I wanted it.
I would recommend this to a friend
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We're glad to hear that the camera is working great for you! Stay safe and enjoy!
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Dash cam
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Definitely an inexpensive gift for your safety for insurance reasons
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Cedar Electronics Team
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Thank you for the great review! We're glad the SC 120 has been a good investment to add extra peace of mind. Drive safe!
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Small and easy to install dash cam.
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
One of the best purchase when it comes to small and easy to install dash camera that also provides ease when driving!
I would recommend this to a friend
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We are thrilled to hear that you are happy with your purchase. Thank you for choosing Cobra and enjoy!
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Ldakins
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I like this cam recorder. I would recommend to anyone
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Cedar Electronics Team
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Thank you for choosing Cobra. We're glad you like it, and we are grateful for your recommendation.
Pros mentioned:
Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Cobra Dash cam
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Good product. Small dashcam. Easy to set up. Great features.
I would recommend this to a friend
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We are happy to hear that you are enjoying your dash camera! Thank you for choosing Cobra and stay safe.
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
EZ to use Dash Cam w Clear videos
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
EZ to use, still learning with playback (speed of frames), but it captures real time consistently.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Thank you for the great review and for choosing Cobra! You can find the full owner's manual at cobra.com/manuals or feel free to give us a call at 800-543-1608. We're happy to help!
Pros mentioned:
Design, Ease of use, Resolution
Cons mentioned:
Connectivity
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Compact dash cam that gets the job done
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Summary: Set it and forget it, that’s where the Cobra SC 120 shines as a dash cam with a decent camera and storage options. If you are looking for a more hand’s one experience with bells and whistles (like a built-in screen), there are other more expensive units out there. Comes with an App for fine tuning and works with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Pro’s:
- Compact, unobtrusive design.
- Easy to install.
- Good 1440P video resolution.
Con’s:
- So so wireless connectivity.
Matter of Taste:
- The App could use some work.
- Ultra-wide camera with a ‘fishbowl’ output.
- Do it yourself installation.
- Can’t connect with CarPlay (or Auto) and the included App at the same time.
- Your CarPlay has a larger user group for road alert functions.
More Words: Some dash cams have so many options and frills they almost double as an entertainment system, but the actual picture is no better than what the Cobra SC 120 can provide. It is a competent camera that is so small that it won’t distract you. The lens is ultra-wide, which has pluses and minuses. On the plus side, you record a lot of the action around you, on the bad side, things will seem further away with less detail than you might remember it. The fishbowl effect is so prominent you won’t be using the footage as home movies but it’s insurance in case of a negative road experience.
The App, well, make sure it’s up to date and the firmware is the most recent, and that means connecting inside to a strong WIFI source first. It does connect with your phone, to adjust settings and presumably download footage. I found it faster and easier to just use the included micro SD card (16 Gb) with a card reader. It’s a revolving loop, erases the oldest footage, so you will probably want to upgrade to a 256 card for long trips.
Bottom line is if you want a dash cam that is just a dash cam (records usable footage), this is a good price for a compact unit.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Cedar Electronics Team
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Thank you for your review and for choosing Cobra! We appreciate your feedback. If you need assistance or have any questions, please feel free to contact us at 800-543-1608. We're happy to help!
Cons mentioned:
Connectivity
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Wish I had made another selection
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Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Unless you buy a separate wiring kit, this is only on when the car is running. Looking at videos is a pain and there are chimes that seem to be meaningless. When I tried to use with Apple CarPlay I get an error message that it cannot be done.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Cedar Electronics Team
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Thank you for your valuable feedback. To ensure that the SC 120 remains powered on while your vehicle is turned off, the camera must be connected to a constant power source. This can be achieved either through the CLA port, which must provide constant power, or by purchasing an optional hardwire kit that supplies continuous power to the camera and enables Parking Mode features. Additionally, pairing the SC 120 with our Drive Smarter app via Bluetooth makes it easy to access your camera settings and view video recordings. Once paired with Drive Smarter, connecting to CarPlay should be straightforward. If you need any assistance, please feel free to contact us at 800-543-1608. We are happy to help!
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Absolutely love this dash cam! Direct downloads to your phone and works well with Android Auto!
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Cedar Electronics Team
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We're so glad to hear that you are loving your dash camera along with the Android Auto integration. Thanks so much for the great review!
Cons mentioned:
Connectivity
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Piece of Junk
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Will not connect to Bluetooth. Will not record. I have tried and tried to get it to work. I was going to send it back but I waited too late so I guess I will try another dash cam.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Cedar Electronics Team
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We're sorry to hear you're having issues. Some basic troubleshooting should resolve this. Please make sure your camera and Drive Smarter app are on their latest versions. If this does not resolve the issue, our support team would be happy to help. Feel free to contact us at 800-543-1608. Thanks!
Cons mentioned:
Connectivity
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Dont buy. Nothing works correctly.
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Terrible camera. Bought the OBD2 port connection and no matter what setting i did. The camera would either record constantly while off or when i set to parking mode, it would stay in parking mode while driving and every bump would set it off like it was being hit and the SD card filled up on one 20 minute drive. I tried changing all the settings and nothing worked right. The App is terrible and it took multiple times to connect to the camera every time. Will be returning and trying another brand.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Cedar Electronics Team
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We appreciate your valuable feedback and are sorry to hear that you are not fully satisfied.
The SC 120 starts loop recording immediately when powered on. As the SD card becomes full, the oldest footage is automatically erased to make space for new recordings. You can save loop recordings and emergency videos in clips of 1, 2, or 3 minutes, depending on your preference. Please note that smaller 1-minute files are easier to transfer to your phone and share. Emergency recordings are locked and will not be overwritten.
You also have the option to adjust the G-Sensor sensitivity between levels 1 and 3, or to turn it off completely. Level 1 makes it easiest to activate the G-Sensor, while Level 3 only locks videos in the event of the most severe impacts.
The SC120 comes with a 16GB SD card but is compatible with Class 10 or U1 high-endurance cards up to 256GB. Our OBD-II power cords are designed to work with the industry-standard On-Board Diagnostics II port found in most vehicles and most customers have success, however, there can be occasional compatibility issues with specific vehicles.
Regarding the Drive Smarter app, if you are having trouble connecting, please ensure that you are using the latest version of the app and have granted all requested permissions. We regret that you decided not to keep your dash camera, but we hope you will consider us in the future. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at 800-543-1608.
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Garbage - find a different solution.
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Stay away! This thing records random events, nothing specific lol. I have countless hours me walking around in my garage BUT no actual driving events. I bought this to record classic car runs in my classic car; and it recorded NONE of the driving, only stops at lights, and random "quick videos" that are 1 pic/second showing nothing of interest. One video has 10 minutes of my garage - no movement, no sound. lol.
Save you money - do not buy this.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Cedar Electronics Team
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We appreciate your feedback and are sorry to hear about the issues you are experiencing. Please reach out to our support team at 800-543-1608 so we can troubleshoot this with you and get the camera working the way it should. We’re here to help make this right.
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
EASY AND READY
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Easy installation,easy to use app and the discreteness is amazing
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Cedar Electronics Team
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Thank you for the great review! Enjoy!
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Dash Cam
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Huge shout out to Andre' for finding the correct camera for my car.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Cedar Electronics Team
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Thanks so much for choosing Cobra. Stay safe and enjoy!
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Cobra
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Love this camera! Sometimes it takes a while to connect to the app but its worth the money for sure.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Cedar Electronics Team
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Thank you for the great review. We are happy to hear that you love your dash camera! Please ensure that both the Drive Smarter app and your dash camera are on the latest versions for optimal performance. If you need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us at 800-543-1608.
Cons mentioned:
App
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Not worth it
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Returned it the same day after trying it. Set up but it wants to use an additional app. No thanks!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Cedar Electronics Team
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We're sorry to hear you decided not to keep it. As a note, our mobile app is completely optional and is not required for dash camera use. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at 800-543-1608.