Description
Your Trusted Road Companion
When it comes to capturing road incidents or helping you drive safely, the Q200 has you covered.Equipped with a high-resolution 2K QHD image sensor, the Q200 lets you capture every moment of yourdrive incrystal-clear detail, even in low-light conditions.
2K QHD Recording
The Q200 excels in capturing razor-sharp 2K QHD videos at 30fps, presenting crystal-clear footage with enhanced contrast and precise color balance. Powered by a dynamic Omnivision OS04C20 image sensor and advanced WDR technology, every detail is recorded, ensuring exceptional clarity, whether it's day or night.
Safety Camera Alerts
With the optional GPS Antenna accessory (sold separately), enable speed and red-light camera alerts and embed GPS data (speed, time, and location) into video recordings.
Wide Angle View without the Distortion
Get uncompromised video coverage with a 125° viewing angle that provides expansive road coverage with minimal edge-to-edge distortion, thanks to dewarping technology
Super Night Vision 2.0
Experience enhanced video brightness and minimized image noise in low-light conditions with our advanced Super Night Vision technology, ensuring you never miss crucial details while parked.
Harnessing ISP (Image Signal Processing) technology and real-time image processing, the system captures significantly greater detail at night.
Easy Wi-Fi Device Pairing
Effortlessly pair your dash cam with any compatible Android or iOS device using the THINKWARE DASH CAM LINK app. Once connected, you can easily adjust settings, replay footage, and download your latest driving videos on the go.
Parking Surveillance
Automatically activates when you turn off the ignition, capturing footage to provide video evidence of any incidents, such as hit-and-runs, while your vehicle is parked.
*Requires installation of a hardwiring cable or OBD II power cable
Smart Parking Mode
Prevents heat-related damage by automatically switching the dash cam to low-power mode if the vehicle’s interior temperature rises excessively during Parking Mode.
Time Lapse
Records at 2 frames per second (fps), enabling the dash cam to capture long durations of continuous footage while keeping power consumption low.
Energy Saving
Conserves power by recording only when impacts are detected, allowing the dash cam to stay in Parking mode for extended periods.
Motion & Impact Detection
Automatically triggers a 20-second recording when motion or impact is detected, capturing 10 seconds before and after the event.
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
A suite of features designed to enhance driving safety by reducing the risk of collisions and mitigating injury severity. These systems provide real-time audio alerts to help keep you aware of potential hazards on the road.
*Requires optional GPS Antenna
Front Vehicle Departure Warning (FVDW)
Notifies the driver when the vehicle ahead starts moving after being at a complete stop.
Forward Collision Warning System (FCWS)
Monitors the speed and distance of the vehicle ahead, alerting the driver when the following distance becomes unsafe at speeds over 40 km/h.
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
Notifies the driver when the vehicle unintentionally drifts out of its lane at speeds over 50 km/h.
Safety Camera Alerts
With the optional GPS Antenna accessory (sold separately), enable speed and red-light camera alerts and embed GPS data (speed, time, and location) into video recordings.
Built-in 3-Axis G-Sensor
Allows the Q200 to automatically save a 20-second video clip upon detecting an impact (10s before and 10s after the incident). The footage is saved in a separate folder on the memory card for safety and easy file retrieval later on.
Anti-File Corruption
Proprietary file management system eliminates data corruption and improves the reliability of the memory card. It secures video files stored on the card, shielding against data loss and fragmentation for enhanced protection.
Built-in Microphone and Speaker
Add an extra dimension to your driving experience with crisp and clear audio capture.
Integrated Thermal Protection
Built-in thermal sensor actively monitors internal temperature levels, triggering an automatic shut-off in extreme temperatures. Integrated supercapacitor and thermal sensor enhance reliability in extreme temperatures.
What's in the Box
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Q200
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12V Power Cable
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Hardwiring Cable
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Windshield Mount
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Spare Mounting Tape
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32GB MicroSD Card
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Adhesive Cable Holders (3ea)
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Trim Tool
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Warranty & CS Information
Seems great so ask me in a year
Straight forward cam, the bmw I have made it troublesome. The cam is great
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Finally, a functional dashcam after years of cheap knockoffs lasting months. I now have 2x f200pros and just bought these two q200s for parents. Basically same camera but improved image quality.
The Thinkware Q200 front and back combo dash camera system is not the first system I have had in one of my vehicles. In fact, I have had dash cameras in both my cars for the last 7 years and they have helped me out a few times. I am a firm believer in the importance of documenting your driving, and if for no other reason at least it documents the crazies out there. That said, this is the first time I have had a front and back camera setup.
To start, before you install the camera system you need to make sure it will work on your vehicle. If you are on the Best Buy website and look at the Q200 page, it will have an option at the top of the page to enter your vehicle identifiers. I have a 2020 F-150, and it will work on my truck.
Out of the box the camera looks and feels substancial. It comes with all the cords you need and they are long enough to actually use. I say that because I have had cameras that would not reach around the front window of the car (I was wiring it so the wires were hidden) and the wires were exposed. Sort of like the old radar detectors. But with this everything is perfect.
So I will kind of just go by the numbers here, and go from the front to the back and talk about the features I like the most.
Front camera: The front camera has a fairly wide angle lense, but with the width you are not getting any associated distortion. I think the literature says it is a 125 degree angle for the lense. It is also 2K, which I think is the equivilant of HD. It has a built in microphone and speaker in it. I never like to have the microphone on, as if I am on the road and something happens, but vocabulary tends to get a bit more “colorful.” But it is smart to have on as you can describe what you are seeing as an event happens. For instance saying a license plate number in case the camera is not picking in up. I have it attached to the back of my rear view mirror. Also an important note is that is works well in day or night. Yes, that means it has night vision.
Back Camera: The back camera is not quite as sharp, but that just means lower on the HD video scale. Still shoots great video and it was super easy to install as well.
Another cool feature is impact detection mode. So if you are parked and you are out of the car, it will record for a period of time to watch what is happening. Front and back cameras. It then saves the footage automatically. Also, there is a driver’s assistance mode too.
The video quality is excellent and the integration with the app is very user friendly. Once you get things set up, it is really easy get started with the app and manage everything right from your phone. Worked great on my iPhone 15, so I cannot speak to android users.
At the end of the day, I was expecting a dual camera system that has decent video quality and a user friendly app. I got way more than that. There are more features for sure, I am just speaking to what I used so far as well as what features impressed me. So if you want a great camera system with solid vehicle integration and tons of extra features for a reasonable price, look no further. It take a little bit of work to get it installed, and may take longer if you have never done something like that before. But once you get it done, it is really a good “eye witness” to all the crazy things that happen on the road. You never know, so you might as well protect yourself. I recommend this for anyone that is looking for a two camera system for their car. Tons of bang for your buck
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The Thinkware Q200 front and back combo dash camera system is not the first system I have had in one of my vehicles. In fact, I have had dash cameras in both my cars for the last 7 years and they have helped me out a few times. I am a firm believer in the importance of documenting your driving, and if for no other reason at least it documents the crazies out there. That said, this is the first time I have had a front and back camera setup.
To start, before you install the camera system you need to make sure it will work on your vehicle. If you are on the Best Buy website and look at the Q200 page, it will have an option at the top of the page to enter your vehicle identifiers. I have a 2020 F-150, and it will work on my truck.
Out of the box the camera looks and feels substancial. It comes with all the cords you need and they are long enough to actually use. I say that because I have had cameras that would not reach around the front window of the car (I was wiring it so the wires were hidden) and the wires were exposed. Sort of like the old radar detectors. But with this everything is perfect.
So I will kind of just go by the numbers here, and go from the front to the back and talk about the features I like the most.
Front camera: The front camera has a fairly wide angle lense, but with the width you are not getting any associated distortion. I think the literature says it is a 125 degree angle for the lense. It is also 2K, which I think is the equivilant of HD. It has a built in microphone and speaker in it. I never like to have the microphone on, as if I am on the road and something happens, but vocabulary tends to get a bit more “colorful.” But it is smart to have on as you can describe what you are seeing as an event happens. For instance saying a license plate number in case the camera is not picking in up. I have it attached to the back of my rear view mirror. Also an important note is that is works well in day or night. Yes, that means it has night vision.
Back Camera: The back camera is not quite as sharp, but that just means lower on the HD video scale. Still shoots great video and it was super easy to install as well.
Another cool feature is impact detection mode. So if you are parked and you are out of the car, it will record for a period of time to watch what is happening. Front and back cameras. It then saves the footage automatically. Also, there is a driver’s assistance mode too.
The video quality is excellent and the integration with the app is very user friendly. Once you get things set up, it is really easy get started with the app and manage everything right from your phone. Worked great on my iPhone 15, so I cannot speak to android users.
At the end of the day, I was expecting a dual camera system that has decent video quality and a user friendly app. I got way more than that. There are more features for sure, I am just speaking to what I used so far as well as what features impressed me. So if you want a great camera system with solid vehicle integration and tons of extra features for a reasonable price, look no further. It take a little bit of work to get it installed, and may take longer if you have never done something like that before. But once you get it done, it is really a good “eye witness” to all the crazy things that happen on the road. You never know, so you might as well protect yourself. I recommend this for anyone that is looking for a two camera system for their car. Tons of bang for your buck
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I have been using this dashcam for close to 10 days now so this is not an early assessment. I have had a dashcam from Yi and a 1080 Dashcam with ADAS from Transcend in past so that is what I will be using as a reference point.
First the negatives.
The setup could have been much better, There were no paper instructions in the box and the scanned QR code took me to a link which did not work, so off to internet I went. As there is no screen you will need to download an app on your phone. There are a couple of application from Thinkware in play store but the one you need is “Thinkware Dashcam Link”, this was also not mentioned on the box or inside the box.
If you also have the GPS connected and want to grab the micro-sd card to watch the footage in the PC, it shows the GPS sensor data over the video instead of actually calculating speed from that data. The same works fine in the Phone App, which I am guessing is calculating it on the fly. There is a PC app which shows the GPS speed correctly but unfortunately ask for administrator rights every time it is launched.
The app does not offer much customization with the volume, there is a welcome message at the start, and I could not find a way to disable that unless I turn off the volume but when I turn the volume off, I am also turning off any advance road safety features. There is no volume button on the device itself, but you can turn off the voice recording if you hold the recording button. Do note that the manual states that “Select the desired volume level for each feature (Safety Cameras/ADAS/System).” but the app itself just shows on and off.
Done with the negatives, lets continue with the review.
It is a small device which can easily hide, if you want you can add a GPS module to it and the rear a rear dash cam. I got the full package along with the OBD2 cable but I have not yet explored the parking features, I will update the review once I get to that.
The video quality is good but not great, my Yi 2k dashcam looks similar but that is probably 7+ years old. If you use the super night vision it shows shimmer in daytime video. I did not like that and have turned it off. You CAN see the number plate clearly from the front camera.
I tested ADAS and noticed that the feature which tells me that the car ahead moved works reliably. I am yet to hear a beep for lane change and I did try lowering the speed in the settings. My Transcend dashcam does it every time I change the lane and I hate that, so I am not sure if Q200 is just smart or not working at all.
Do note that the manual states that, “To use the road safety features, you must install an external GPS receiver”.
I do not drive a lot now days so have not yet tested the parking features, but I will update when I will.
It came with extra mounting tape for both front and rear dashcam with a long enough cable for both power and rearcam. The rear cam can rotate if you need it to record inside of the car.
Build quality of the camera and the accessories is good. It is a good setup, with lots of options in the App, I think what makes it a bit lackluster is the camera lens itself, it is really basic even when I compare it to the dashcams I have used in the past.
The PC apps can change the settings of dashcam, which should mean that they are saved in a file on the MicroSD card.
I think it is a good entry point if you want to do more than just the very basic dashcams in your car, with front cam capable of recording plate and more than decent in App control with some really advanced features like parking mode. I really hope thinkware will bring the volume option in the app in future.
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