Customers commend the SC 400D Dual-View Smart Dash Cam for its impressive camera quality, ease of use, and straightforward installation. Many appreciate its resolution, size, overall performance, GPS functionality, and array of features. However, some customers express concerns regarding the app's usability, battery life, price point, and limited voice command capabilities.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The sc 400d cobra dash camera is a must have
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I really liked it, it has a lot of things on it that can do whatever you like. I especially liked the map and red light camera features. It’s cool that you can set it up on your phone. I’m not really that tech savvy but Eric in installation was really helpful in getting me started. I had one problem when first installed with the power wire that connects to unit. Eric and Emily helped me take care of that. I’m ready for the road now.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Cedar Electronics Team
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Thank you for sharing your experience! We're so glad to hear you're enjoying the SC 400D and taking full advantage of its features. Safe travels!
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Takes time to learn
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Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This dash cam can be used right out of the box without the extra features which take time to understand. If youll spend time learning the dash cam and its companion app Drive Smart, you’ll benefit from knowing what’s ahead.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
No long term quality
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
My experience with the SC400D started off great. The camera quality was excellent, and everything worked as expected. But about a week before the warranty expired, problems began. First, the voice control stopped functioning. Shortly after, the side button used to save important clips became unresponsive. Now, the camera won’t boot past the logo screen 99% of the time.
I reached out to Cobra before the warranty expired, but was ultimately told that since it’s now out of warranty, there’s nothing they can do—aside from offering to sell me a new one. I’m very disappointed in the long-term reliability of this unit and the level of support I received. I expected better product durability and customer service from a company with a long-standing reputation for reliability.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Cedar Electronics Team
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Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're truly sorry to hear about the issues you’ve encountered. We are unsure of the troubleshooting steps taken during your call with Customer Support, but if you have not done so, please make sure that your camera is on the latest version of firmware. If the issues remain, we’d be happy to take another look to see if there’s anything more we can do to make this right. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at 800-543-1608.
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great camera
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Works great install was easy app may be a little finicky.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Cedar Electronics Team
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Thank you for your valuable feedback and for choosing Cobra! Please make sure that you are running the latest version of the Drive Smarter app and that permissions have been granted. Also, check your camera for qualifying firmware updates for optimal performance.
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality, Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Worry free
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Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
It works like a charm. Great view, clarity, and peace of mind. Easy to install. No more than 30 minutes. Probably less.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Cedar Electronics Team
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We are happy to hear that you are enjoying the quality of your dash camera and that it gives you more peace of mind on the road. Thank you for choosing Cobra and stay safe!
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Cobra SC400D
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Excellent cameras in the package. Use both front view and rear view camera. Great picture quality and easy to use app
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Cedar Electronics Team
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Thanks for the feedback! We’re glad to hear you’re enjoying your dash camera along with our Drive Smarter app. We appreciate you choosing Cobra!
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality, Installation
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
For my children
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I bought one of these for each of my 3 children as a Christmas present.
My son installed them all and said it was very easy to do.
So far, they have informed me these are the best!!
Great picture.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Cedar Electronics Team
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Thank you so much for choosing Cobra! We appreciate the fantastic review.
Cons mentioned:
App
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Make sure to use the app
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Works amazing, app is a little slow but it has a lot of great features
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Cedar Electronics Team
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Thank you for choosing Cobra! We can help with the Drive Smarter app! Please contact us at 800-543-1608. We look forward to hearing from you!
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Cobra dash cam 4K
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Such a great piece of equipment the picture is so clear can see everything very happy with this product
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Cedar Electronics Team
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We're glad to hear that you are happy with your dash camera. Thanks so much for choosing Cobra and stay safe!
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality
Cons mentioned:
Voice commands
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great price for security
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Was in a car wreck a few months ago. The Cobra video cam I had caught everything. After the wreck I decided to upgrade to the sc 400d. This has a front and rear camera. I also bought the cabin camera separately from cobra. The Cabin camera hooks into a jack on the side of the SC 400d. All three camera's run simultaneously regardless of which view you have on the screen. I love the fact that you can give voice commands to the camera. The camera comes Alexa equipped and I love this function. The only negative thing I can say is that I wish the camera had more voice commands. I like this camera so much I bought one for my wifes car.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality, Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great product!!
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great picture quality!! Nice compact size! Easy to use features
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Cedar Electronics Team
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Thank you so much for the amazing review!
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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.
Purchased two units, and installed them. Easy to set up, only issue was getting Alexa to work, but was probably my fault.
Happy with the product so far.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The camera itself records in high quality. Catches good details and already snitched on someone trying to lie about their accident. But the app itself is horrible. It connects and disconnects when changing screens. Its slow and riddle with freezing errors. The shared radar feature, I don't even know if it works. It popped up once and never again. It also requests location access at all times and then proceeds to eat 25 percent of my phones battery in a hour. I have a Samsung flagship phone and this app is throwing warnings that the processor is being overused. I wish I could give it 5 stars but the app is so bad it literally holds this camera back from greatness.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality, Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Better than all others
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I love it. The videos are so clear. I love that its front and rear camera. Decent size. I can see both angles very clear. Super easy to function and navigate. The person who installed it gave us a brief description but to be honest it's so straightforward. The app doesnt have any glitches and i manage it myself. It also has a lot of different features. Somewhat pricey but definitely worth it with the amount of claims nowadays.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best webcam
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The best webcam i ever had compared to other cheaper webcams
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Cedar Electronics Team
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Thanks so much for the awesome review! Stay safe and enjoy it!
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Cons mentioned:
App
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
I feel safer with this
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Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
It was easy to install and easy to use. My major complaint would be the app. I haven't been able to connect to it for about a month now. I can't find any necessary updates or anything. It just connects, I try to view a video and it disconnects. You still have the ability to eject the SD card and pull videos that way though. Overall, it was a good investment.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
App, Battery life
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
2 failures so far, not the quality I would expect
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I purchased 3 of these camera setups to install in 3 different vehicles that are commonly driven. I have had extreme difficulty using the app especially recently on an android device. I purchased the hardwire cord to connect in the vehicles and the wire gauge is so small its almost ridiculous. With all those negatives I felt as though the cameras were ok at best and most functions like live updates and alexa I didn't use because I just wanted a camera, not some interactive device giving out verbal vomit all the time. Now it's been over a year and warranty has run out. several months ago while still under warranty I was having issues with 2 of the cameras. because I have been out from a bad injury the camera warranty has expired.
the first camera started just beeping at me several times a minute, come to find out it was as though the event button was being pushed repeatedly but it was not. the second camera gets very hot to the touch and shuts off randomly. on top of that the second one now is killing the battery if left plugged in for more than 12 hours or it will randomly shut off while driving down the road.
Needless to say I would have expected a short lived product if I purchased on some cheap garbage website however I expected a 3-5 year device with these cameras. consequently I will now be looking for a much better product moving forward.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Cedar Electronics Team
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Thank you for your review. We are sorry you are having issues. Some basic troubleshooting will resolve most issues. We'll be happy to help. Please contact us at 800-543-1608. We look forward to hearing from you and providing further assistance.
Pros mentioned:
Resolution
Cons mentioned:
App
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Bad app
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The camera is great. Great resolution. But the main problem is with the app connecting to the device. It freezes gets stuck on a continuous loop. Doesn't detect device. Lags to get videos when it does work. Only one phone can be registered to the device so if you have multiple drivers only one person can have access to the dash cam but like i said it never works i well be calling customer support tomorrow to trouble shoot it and if that doesn't work i week be returning it. The last thing anyone needs after an accident is not being able to retrieve the video footage to send it to yourself for insurance purposes.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great 4k Dash Cam, with some unfulfilled desires.
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great 4K Dash cam with crisp images and easy download thru 5G WIFI. I wish it could integrate with car's navigation system/google maps, and I wish it would allow video downloads integrated with the location map. I am not sure if any Dash cam in current market carries such features.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Did not meet my expectation
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I kept it for a week and not very impressed. The picture during the daytime was very good at night. You couldn’t even pick up a license plate mostly due to it being wiped out due to headlights and or street lights. My biggest concern was that after about eight or nine minutes it would keep shutting off and that was with a 256 gig card. I have an iPhone 14 and I could not playback any video at all. I would have to take the card out and stick it in my laptop in order to see any of the videos which makes absolutely no sense.