Thinkware - U3000
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Last updated: Dec 5, 2025 Scoring
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"I have U3000 and night vision is great. ... I was rear ended 3 days after install at night and footage shows every expression on the ladies face as she slammed into me."
"great at reading license plates"
"3 days after install was rear ended, was amazed at quality of video as I had not even installed the app or checked video before."
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"Yes my crash was at night and rear camera which is only 2K had what I consider perfect night vision. I could clearly see her facial expressions as she plowed into the back of my car."
"I have U3000 and night vision is great. ... I was rear ended 3 days after install at night and footage shows every expression on the ladies face as she slammed into me."
"Parking mode works perfectly with the OBD port"
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"Parking mode works perfectly with the OBD port"
"Reason I got it is for the OBD power option. ... Just run the wire to the OBD and not have to worry about it."
"I used the ODB2 plug so the camera goes into park mode 30 seconds after turning it off. ... It seems to take 1 image a second or so to keep from running down the car battery."
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"Tech support is amazing, I work in IT and deal with support companies all day and THINKWARE support is better than 90% of computer software vendors"
"Tech support was super good and explained how to transfer video to PC, as I did not want to lose anything by missing a step."
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"The thinkware, while you can see a lot, is blown out so bad you can't make any license plates or signs out."
"I decided to turn off Super Night Vision when I first got it (Idk if I heard it’s improved since then?)"
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"I struggled with that as well. ... I could not get wifi to connect at all... ... I find the app a little lacking except to change settings... ... so I bought a USB reader for my phone and not only does it work.. .but it works WAY faster."
"have been frustrated trying to get on the Thinkware Connected app."
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"99+ alerts this morning during overnight parking in my own driveway. ... Must have detected every car that went buy. ... Makes the feature useless."
"it catches A LOT of moments of nothing ... Cars passing by, people walking thru the parking lot. ... turning on the car reports the number of incidents that are sometimes so high that I don't even bother to review."
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"I struggled with that as well. ... I could not get wifi to connect at all... ... I find the app a little lacking except to change settings... ... so I bought a USB reader for my phone and not only does it work.. .but it works WAY faster."
I have this and it's pretty bomb : https://www.bestbuy.com/site/thinkware-u3000-4k-uhd-front-and-2k-qhd-rear-dash-cam-with-built-in-gps-wifi-and-radar-black/6552793.p?skuId=6552793
r/nova • Buy a dashcam ->I also have a Pilot ('20). I will be installing a U3000. We have a U1000 in our Santa Fe.
r/dashcams • Best dash cam? ->Thinkware U3000 with OBDII plug. we sell these and install them at my work all the time. Qualified installation absolutely required, wire needs to be routed behind all airbags, and wiring for rear dash cam on tailgate needs to be routed through the rubber boot and boot seated properly to prevent water intrusion and other future issues. We charge for about three or 3 1/2 hours at my work. any decent car stereo shop should be able to do it, and if they provide the dashcam they may charge a lower labor rate versus you bringing in your own.
r/PorscheMacan • Dash cam recs ->U3000. although any with a parking mode should still record with the engine off.
r/neighborsfromhell • Neighbors tampering with my car ->I have the Thinkware U3000 2 channel. It fits my needs but I miss the screen my viofo a129 pro had. The rear camera on the Thinkware fits under my rear sunshade which is why I went with this one.
r/dashcams • What front and rear dash cam are you running right now? ->I have a Thinkware U3000 2ch, love it overall, great at reading license plates
r/Dashcam • Dash cam recommendations ->It’s a lot better compared to cams I’ve had in the past, especially with the rear cam / no headlights. I decided to turn off Super Night Vision when I first got it (Idk if I heard it’s improved since then?). Parking mode works perfectly with the OBD port, I will note that it doesn’t seem to be buffered.
r/Dashcam • Dash cam recommendations ->I actually mainly had lower end Thinkwares, so go figure… but it was well worth the investment. I’ve never had a proper setup with parking mode before but motion detection works very well and I attibute that in part to the RADAR
r/Dashcam • Dash cam recommendations ->In my WRX I use a Garmin DashCam Mini 2. In my Outback I use a Thinkware U3000 dual camera setup with Thinkware iVolt Mini battery for parking mode. Thinkware setup is excellent and has advanced parking mode features. Garmin is good enough for when you just need a camera while you are driving. I typically use the Outback for road trips. WRX is driven much less and I did not find the bulkier/more expensive Thinkware setup to be necessary for how I use it.
r/wrx_vb • Which DashCam you guys using? ->I have a Thinkware U3000 4K UHD Dual-Channel Dash Cam, and I like it pretty well. The app can be a bit of a pain in the rear. ETA: It has 24/7 recording options.
r/Austin • Truck vandalized in apartment complex parking lot. What can I do. ->I have a Thinkware U3000 dual-cam setup connected to a Powercell 8 LiFePo4 external battery. This setup allows me to use the dashcam's parking modes without worrying about draining the car's 12V battery . The external battery lasts for several days or weeks depending on how much activity it detects. LiFePo4 batteries are safer, mode durable and can withstand extreme temperatures. They're ideal for use with dashcams.
r/Autobody • What dash cams do you all use? ->Thinkware U3000 if you want the best 2ch 4k. Viofo also make a really great option too.
r/KiaTelluride • Dash Cam for the 2025 Telluride SX Prestige ->Thinkware U3000 is best right now for parking mode and battery drain I believe. Get a Powercell 8 as well, hardwired, and you should be good to go.
r/Dashcam • Suggestions for dash cams that record when in park mode without draining your battery? ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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