THINKWARE - U3000 4K UHD Front and 2K QHD Rear Dash Cam with Built-in GPS, WiFi and Radar - Black
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Specifications
Field of View152 degreesAutomatic Incident DetectionYesG-SensorYesRecording Resolution3840 x 2160 (4K)Forward Collision WarningYesCompatibilityiOS, Android
Key Specs
Field of View152 degreesAutomatic Incident DetectionYesG-SensorYesRecording Resolution3840 x 2160 (4K)Forward Collision WarningYesCompatibilityiOS, AndroidWi-Fi Built-inYesCamera Mounting LocationWindshieldVehicle Camera TypeDashboardProfessional Installation RecommendedYes
General
Product NameU3000 4K UHD Front and 2K QHD Rear Dash Cam with Built-in GPS, WiFi and RadarBrandTHINKWAREVehicle Camera TypeDashboardProfessional Installation RecommendedYesModel NumberTW-U3000D64COColorBlackColor CategoryBlack
Recording & Playback
Field of View152 degreesAutomatic Incident DetectionYesG-SensorYesRecording Resolution3840 x 2160 (4K)Frame Rate30 frames per secondLoop-Cycle RecordingTRUEImage Sensor TypeCMOSGPS EnabledYesCamera Power SourceVehicle batteryExpandable Memory CompatibilitymicroSDRecording FeatureYes
Alert
Forward Collision WarningYesGo AlertYesLane Departure WarningYesTraffic Camera AlertYes
Compatibility
CompatibilityiOS, AndroidApp CompatibleYesWi-Fi Built-inYesOperating System CompatibilityApple iOS, Android, Mac OS, Windows
Features
Lane GuidanceYesIntegrated MicrophoneYesNight VisionYes
Display
Screen IncludedNo
Mounting
Camera Mounting LocationWindshieldMount IncludedYesMount TypeAdhesive
Input
Number Of Auxiliary Inputs0Number of USB Port(s)0
Dimension
Product Height2.19 inchesProduct Width2.75 inchesProduct Depth3.86 inchesProduct Weight0.29 pounds
Warranty
Manufacturer's Warranty - PartsMain Dash Cam unit in Box: 12 Months All Accessories: 12 Months MicroSD Card: 6 MonthsManufacturer's Warranty - LaborNot applicable
Other
UPC888622018470
Enjoy unparalleled parking protection with Thinkware’s all-new U3000 dash cam. The built-in radar enables the dash cam to monitor motion and impact with minimal power consumption while in Parking mode, allowing for prolonged surveillance of your parked vehicle. Featuring Sony’s next-generation STARVIS 2 sensor, the U3000 benefits from the latest advancements in recording technology to capture stunning daytime and nighttime footage in 4K UHD. Thanks to the Thinkware Connected companion app, you can keep tabs on your vehicle with features like Remote Live View, Locate Vehicle, and Impact Notification when the U3000 is connected to the internet. Dash cam set includes the U3000 dash cam, rear camera unit, 3M adhesive windshield mount with extra 3M tape, CPL filter, heat blocking film, adhesive cable holders, car power cable, OBD II cable, trim tool, and 64GB MicroSD card.
4K UHD with Sony STARVIS 2
Records superior 4K front and 2K rear footage thanks to Sony’s new STARVIS 2 sensor combined with a more powerful Ambarella CPU and an adjustable bitrate. Front view angle is 152-degree, and rear view angle is 128-degree.
Radar Parking Mode
Extend parking surveillance duration with Radar Parking mode, an ultra low-powered recording mode that utilizes the U3000’s built-in radar* to monitor motion and impact while parked (requires hardwiring or OBD-II cable).
Super Night Vision 4.0
Super Night Vision 4.0 takes advantage of Sony STARVIS 2’s advances in high sensitivity and low noise technology to capture clearer footage in low-light conditions.
Easy Device Pairing
Built-in Bluetooth enables quick pairing of your Android or iOS smartphone with the Thinkware Link App.
Dual-band Wi-Fi
Built-in dual-band 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi provides high-speed data transfers in iOS and Android smartphones.
Thinkware CONNECTED App
Connect to a hotspot or Wi-Fi network, and use the Thinkware CONNECTED app for live remote monitoring. Receive impact alerts with video uploads, and locate your vehicle on your Android/iOS smartphone. (Internet connection is required, data charges may apply)**
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
Helps you stay safe on the road with alerts for potential forward collision, lane departures, and front vehicle departures. If a vehicle tailgates you, the dash cam will alert you of a potential rear collision and save a video clip of the incident.
Safety Camera Alert
The built-in GPS antenna tracks the speed, time, and route history of your vehicle, and enables the dash cam to alert you of upcoming red light cameras and speed cameras.
Parking Surveillance Mode
With hardwiring or OBD-II installation, enjoy parking protection against potential mishaps and hit-and-runs by capturing footage when an impact or motion is detected. Choose from Impact/Motion Detection, Time Lapse, or Energy Saving parking modes.
Time Lapse
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
Energy Saving in Parking Surveillance mode records footage triggered by impacts only, allowing the U3000 to reduce its power consumption and remain in Parking Mode for a longer duration
Smart Parking Mode
If the interior temperature of the car becomes too high during Parking Surveillance mode, the dash cam automatically activates its low-power recording mode to prevent heat-related damages (requires hardwiring or OBD-II cable).
Integrated Supercapacitors and Thermal Sensor
Provide added safety and reliability in extreme temperatures.
Anti-File Corruption
Anti-file corruption technology with Format Free 2.0 improves the reliability of your Thinkware memory card and extends its lifespan by minimizing the risk of lost footage due to bad blocks and data corruption, thus also eliminating the need to format the card periodically.
Save More Footage with HEVC Format H.266
HEVC (High-Efficiency Video Coding) format can compress high-resolution video files 1.7 times more efficiently than the Advanced Video Coding (AVC) format, minimizing video file size while still retaining the original video quality.
64GB MicroSD Memory Card Included
Supports memory cards up to 256GB.
*The distance and degree of detection by the radar may differ. Not every object is guaranteed to be detected by the radar.
**Thinkware Connected features are unavailable in radar and energy saving parking modes as all network data functions are turned off to reduce power consumption.
What's Included
U3000 Dash Cam
Mount with 3M Tape
Rear View Camera
Car Charger
Rear Camera Cable
OBD Cable
MicroSD Memory Card with Adapter
Warranty & QR Code
Heat Blocking Film
CPL Filter
Search
Q: QuestionWhats included in a pckage to install camera? Does it wireless? What about rear one?(3 answers)
A: Answer2 camera (front and rear), power cable (obdII or cigarette power cable), and rear camera to front camera cable. They are not wireless. You will need to route the cable from the front of the camera to the rear camera. For the power cable, I use the Obdii cable, so the dashcam enables the parking mode. Cigarette power will not enable the parking mode.Answered by Tsaoandy12
Q: QuestionIs this camera available for installation(2 answers)
A: AnswerYes, BestBuy does offer installation. You can also check our YouTube page for a guide on how to DIY installation.Answered by Thinkware Product Expert
- A: AnswerI was not paid or receive a discount on the dash cam. I paid full price for this dash cam. I will also advise that Best Buy does not offer warranty which is a huge downside. As expensive as it is, Best Buy should consider and allow this dashcam to be insured by their insurance.
Answered by Dann
Q: QuestionIs a monitor available to also be installed with this camera system ?(1 answer)
A: AnswerHello, if you are referring to an LCD monitor to connected to the dash cam, unfortunately, it will not be compatibleAnswered by Thinkware Product Expert
Q: QuestionCan I view live video, when I’m not in my car.(1 answer)
A: AnswerHello! Yes you can access the dash camera remotely but just make sure that the dash camera is connected on a constant hotspot or Wi-Fi connection.Answered by Thinkware Product Expert
Q: QuestionDoes Thinkware-U3000 4k have image stabilization?(1 answer)
A: AnswerHello, we're very sorry as we do not have that feature in our U3000. We do have basic advanced clear video technology Intelligent Auto Exposure Smart Focusing System Noise Reduction SystemAnswered by Thinkware Product Expert
Q: QuestionWhy isn't installation offered on this model?(1 answer)
A: AnswerHello, you can find an authorized installers and dealers here https://thinkwarestore.com/ca/where-to-buy/Answered by Thinkware Product Expert
- A: AnswerJust leave a tiny hole for camera
Answered by HafizM
Reviews
Rating 3.8 out of 5 stars with 32 reviews
3.8Rating by feature
- 3.9Value
Rating 3.9 out of 5 stars
- 4.1Quality
Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars
- 3.8Ease of Use
Rating 3.8 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers are positive about the video quality, ease of use, and parking mode of the U3000 4K UHD Front and 2K QHD Rear Dash Cam. They appreciate the clear and good quality recording, user-friendly interface, and reliable parking mode features. However, customers are negative about the phone app, with complaints about connectivity issues, slow performance, and limited functionality.
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great Features and Parking Mode, meh Video
Overall, the U3000 is a pretty solid camera. Starting with features, it is packed with almost everything you can think of. It has a GPS, includes a rear camera and a really good parking mode, which I will talk about in a moment. It includes an OBD 2 cable to power the camera, which makes it really easy to get parking mode working without having to hardwire the camera. The camera can stamp your current speed in the video and it also records some extra data which can be viewed through a program in a computer. You also get an app for your phone through which you can connect to the camera, change all the settings, get a live view which can also help you mount the cameras properly and see all of your videos. Cable lengths are pretty good and you should be able to reach the back of your car even if you have a large SUV. The camera also includes A polarizing filter, which you can stick on to reduce reflections from your windshield. The pictures I posted are with a polarizer installed. At first I was concerned with the lack of a screen, but it turned out to be a non issue. If there is an error with an SD card, the camera will speak it out loud. And you can use an app on your phone or a program on your computer to change any of the camera settings relatively easily. The LED indicators are easily viewable from the driver seat, even in direct sunlight, and do a good job of providing some information as to what the camera is doing. There are also some more gimmicky features like the lane departure or the go notifier. The go notifier alerts you if the vehicle in front of you is moving, and the lane departure lets you know if you're drifting out of your lane. They don't work super well, but they're also not annoying, so they don't bother me at all. The go notifier is super sensitive and will trigger constantly, if you creep forward, if a pedestrian walks in front of you, if the car in front of you creeps a bit, etc. It definitely needs a bit of work, but as I said it is not annoying. I also wish that the buttons were backlit, they’re impossible to read at night. Parking mode is excellent. Easily the best I've ever tried. The camera includes an OBD 2 cable which can be easily plugged in and ran to get the same effect as a hardwired connection. The camera will remain powered even with the car off, and you can set a battery cutoff voltage. When the car is off, the camera switches to a motion recording mode. When it detects motion, it records a 20 second clip. If it detects an impact, it also stores the clip into a separate folder and it will notify you when you get into your car. The camera also has a radar, but it isn't very clear to me what it does. Supposedly the camera is supposed to record only if it detects something getting close via the radar, but mine just records whenever it detects motion. It's not the end of the world, but it also means I get a bunch of clips of people just walking by. I had really high expectations from the radar, but it doesn't seem to be super useful, although it doesn't hurt the cameras performance or functionality in any way. One complaint I do have about parking mode is that it's not very clear what each video is supposed to be. Some of the videos are stored in the same folder as your regular driving videos, and some of them seem to be stored in a separate folder called Motion Timelapse. It isn't very clear what the difference is between these and it can make the videos hard to find if you’re looking for a particular moment. However, if you have impact detection on and the camera detects an impact, it will store the video in a separate folder called parking event. Personally, I care about looks and this camera is OK. Definitely not the best looking camera out there, but it is not ugly or anything. I do wish that all the cables came straight out of the back of the camera, but the power cable comes out at an angle which makes running the cable a little bit awkward. I also wish that everything connected through USB type C instead of proprietary connectors. Just like the front camera, the rear camera has the cable coming out on an angle, which makes it a little bit awkward to run. The rear camera isn't super small, but it isn't huge, especially considering that it also has radar. Both cameras have a small blue light which illuminates when the cameras are recording. It looks very cool and is a neat gimmick, but I don't think it's super useful. I still like it though. Video quality is a big disappointment for me. Compared to other dash cams, the U3000 is excellent, but considering the price and comparing it to other cameras in general, it is still very underwhelming. It costs nearly five times as much as my $120 Xiaomi camera, but it does not record five times better. A $500 phone’s camera will absolutely mop the floor with any dash camera, and a phone has to do way more than just record video, so I can’t grasp why in 2025 a camera of this price still has such potato quality video. At its default settings, the camera seems a little bit prone to overexposed video, especially at night. License plates can often be washed out and unreadable. The video is also a relatively low bit rate, which leads to a lot of compression artifacts. Even in good daylight, with ideal conditions for the camera, any license plates that are more than about 100 feet away are basically unreadable. The front polarizer filter definitely helps the front camera because it reduces a lot of glare. But there is no polarizer for the rear camera and it could really use one too, as you can see in one of the photos. While the camera will do a great job of documenting an accident, it won't do a great job at documenting a face or a license plate.
Posted by MrFastFox666
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love this dash camera
This camera is even clearer than my older u1000. Love the features. Connecting to the camera is easier than with the thinkware cloud app. All of the features have been working great for me. As a 12 volt technician, Thinkware is the brand I recommend most.
Posted by GSRR
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great Dash Cam
Overall I'm very pleased with the Thinkware U3000. Here are my thoughts. Pros: Sleek and quality build. Installation was easy with the OBD cable. Connecting to the dash cam to review footage and download is fairly easy. Footage is clear and crisp (when you download and view from your phone). Includes safety/warning features which you can enable/disable. Various Parking Mode options including Radar mode which allow it to last far longer than other dash cams without draining your battery. Thinkware customer service is easy to contact and very prompt in assisting you to help dial in your settings. Cons: Super Night vision 4.0 is nothing like having HDR. Street, head, and taillights are intensified and make it hard to read plates (disabled in Continuous and left on in Parking mode). In order to review footage through the app you need to have your vehicle running (or else it goes into parking mode). You also need to disable Carplay on your phone when reviewing footage (then remember to enable it again when you're finished). Impact notifications through Thinkware cloud connection doesn't work with Radar mode. For the money it's still a solid dash cam. Plus it comes with the OBD cable, 64 gb memory card, and CPL filter which are add-ons when purchasing other dash cams. Just wish it had HDR.
Posted by RM456