Customer Ratings & Reviews

I owned an earlier model Thinkware and it worked great for years, so I chose to buy another (different model) for my new Jeep. I had Geek Squad install it (good job guys). I've downloaded a few videos using my phone and everything worked fine. The only issue I had was the transition from it being connected to the phone via Bluetooth to connected via the Wifi hotspot (which is required in order to playback video clips). Initially I didn't know the default password for the wifi and had to google it. But once I got that, it took a couple tries to connect and it finally did. Once past that, the transition happens seamlessly, although a little slowly, so you have to have patience. I know others don't like having to use the app to access their videos ( you could take the sd chip out and go plug it into your laptop or PC in the house) but, it works fine. One thing I don't like is the number of permissions absolutely required in order for the app to even start. They need to provide a readily visible detailed explanation of the reason it needs EVERY permission. Even good reputable companies need to acknowledge that the world wide web has gotten increasingly hostile, and should be upfront about EVERY, I repeat EVERY permission requirement, and don't make us DIG for it!

A dash camera is an essential tool for anyone looking to enhance their driving safety and security. Many drivers rave about the peace of mind a dash cam provides, knowing that any incidents or accidents are automatically recorded with clear, high-quality footage. The camera’s wide-angle lens captures a broad view of the road, while its continuous loop recording ensures that important moments are always stored, even during long trips. Dash cams are praised for their reliability, with many models offering features like motion detection, GPS tracking, and night vision, making them useful in a variety of conditions. Whether for protecting yourself in case of an accident, or just for capturing memorable road trips, a dash camera is a great investment that provides added security and convenience.

The Thinkware Q200 2K Front and 1080p Rear Dash Cam with GPS and Wi-Fi is a must-have for modern drivers seeking peace of mind on the road. Its sleek dark blue design is both stylish and discreet, blending seamlessly into your vehicle’s interior. This dash cam delivers exceptional video quality, with 2K resolution for the front camera and 1080p for the rear, ensuring every detail is captured day or night. The built-in GPS adds a layer of functionality, allowing you to track your routes and speeds, while Wi-Fi connectivity makes it easy to view and share footage directly from your smartphone. The intuitive setup and advanced features like motion detection and parking surveillance make it perfect for daily commutes or long road trips. If safety, style, and cutting-edge tech are what you’re looking for, the Thinkware Q200 is a standout choice!

Thinkware Q200 is an amazing dashcam. Easy to use and download as needed. Front camera image is excellent as well as the rear cam is excellent too!!! Excellent value. I personally drive 25,000 miles a year. Just buy it and have Best Buy install it. Totally worth your money. We have installed it in every family car now.

The Thinkware Q200 Dash Cam offers a compelling blend of performance, ease of use, and value, making it a standout choice for drivers seeking reliable video evidence without breaking the bank.

This is the second time I have purchased this same front/rear dash cam set. Both times I have had the cams installed and hardwired by Best Buy automotive employees, and the process is flawless. The cams work perfectly and look great with the professional installation, almost no visible wires. No problems at all, and my most recent install is in a brand new vehicle. The staff have all been great and I trust them completely and recommend the install through Beat Buy as well. The cams give peace of mind while driving and even when the vehicle is parked. Additional safety features are optional and can be toggled on/off in the app. User friendly settings and video quality is great.

Super clear video from both cameras! The GPS feature is a nice touch, and I love that it connects to my phone so easily. It’s compact, looks clean on the windshield, and gives me peace of mind while driving. Great buy.

I love this dash cam it provides front and rear camera, also picks up audio of inside and outside the car!!

Good items and easy to installed Very friendly please purchase

Super excited the get this amazing product it’s amazing to finally have a peace of mind

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.

I love ❤️ my front and rear dash cam Im telling all my friends and family to buy one.

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.

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.

This is an excellent dash camera system. Both cameras have outstanding resolution. The GPS antenna adds quite a bit to the overall functionality and the parking mode provides additional coverage while parked. I recommend this system to anybody that would like both front and rear coverage.

Excellent dash cam. Easy to install, just note I purchased the OBD2 connector direct from the manufacturer for the additional options that provides. I have not needed to retrieve any video yet so I can’t comment on the video quality but when viewed in realtime on my smartphone it appears to be high quality.

For the price this dash cam is the best bang for your buck! You’re getting 2K resolution in the front and 1080 P resolution in the back with GPS information on the footage, what more can you ask for it also comes with the hard wiring kit which makes it easy to enable parking mode!

Love the dash cam. Very sleek and doesn’t interfere with the driving. Strongly recommend the geek squad install. All wires are hidden. Easy to access videos

The Thinkware Q200 is exactly what you want a dash cam to be: reliable, discreet, and quietly doing its job without demanding attention. The 2K front camera delivers sharp, detailed footage where it counts, and the 1080p rear camera is more than sufficient for capturing incidents behind you. Daytime footage is crisp, and night recording holds up well, especially for a camera in this price range. What really sets the Q200 apart is how polished and unobtrusive it feels. There’s no bulky screen cluttering your windshield, just a clean, low-profile design that blends in and lets you forget it’s even there. The app makes reviewing footage and changing settings straightforward, and features like parking mode and motion detection add real peace of mind when your car is unattended. It’s not flashy, and it doesn’t try to be. This is a dash cam built for people who want solid evidence, dependable performance, and minimal hassle. If you’re looking for a well-rounded front and rear dash cam that feels thoughtfully engineered and trustworthy, the Thinkware Q200 absolutely delivers.

Very good quality gives me a sense of security. Hardly noticeable.