BlackVue - DR900X Series
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Last updated: Sep 11, 2025 Scoring
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"The front 4K camera captures every detail even at night"
"The picture is phenomenal..."
"the rear 2K unit makes reading license plates a breeze."
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"It also allows her to receive live alerts from the truck whenever there was an impact, vibration, or motion detected in close proximity to the vehicle once parked, so that she can tap in right there and then and see what’s going on from her phone."
"when hardwired with their power kit the parking mode never misses a motion event."
"battery for parking mode"
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"when hardwired with their power kit the parking mode never misses a motion event."
"it’s been rock solid for the last 2 years."
"So far after five years I haven had any issues. ... Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, we get our temperature swings and will see a few days at -25C or lower during the winter and during the summer it will be +30C"
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"And I installed it myself too, which is saying something. I'm not the best at DIY projects...."
"This one was perfectly behind the frame of the window almost the whole time for me..."
"I’m not a car guy and I installed it all myself; was pretty easy."
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"It also allows her to receive live alerts from the truck whenever there was an impact, vibration, or motion detected in close proximity to the vehicle once parked, so that she can tap in right there and then and see what’s going on from her phone."
"Last month got rear ended by person on the phone. ... I downloaded the event clip from the mobile app and was able to show the video to the police on the spot. ... The other driver got a ticket for using the phone."
"Got a hotspot for the car so that I can access the cam 24/7."
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"The app. It's a complete pain in the ass to view any footage ... it won't update the firmware because the dashcam connects to my phone via wifi and if it's connected via wifi, there's not any actual Internet access from the cellular signal so it can never update 🤣 what a joke."
"The app is not very good and you have to use the app to point the camera as there is no screen on the camera itself (ie. always tied to the app unless you want to take out the memory card each time to verify where the camera is pointing."
"The app is bunk."
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"the footage only lasts for 24hrs so if I don’t download it that day it’s gone forever"
"it records in minute increments, which makes viewing footage a pain. ... There are an enormous number of files associated with a day of driving."
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"And my second one is the 900X which is prone to overheating."
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"The rear camera was impossible to keep attached though so I just got rid of it."
"The app is not very good and you have to use the app to point the camera as there is no screen on the camera itself (ie. always tied to the app unless you want to take out the memory card each time to verify where the camera is pointing."
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"The app is not very good and you have to use the app to point the camera as there is no screen on the camera itself (ie. always tied to the app unless you want to take out the memory card each time to verify where the camera is pointing."
"Only issue I have is it's has a better view of my surroundings than I do. ... This one was perfectly behind the frame of the window almost the whole time for me..."
I was looking at the A329. Saw that it had a similar looking rear cable to my Blackvue. Did a google search and this comment came up. So thanks for confirming and you are right that I am considering changing from my Blackvue DR900 to something with Starvis 2.
r/Dashcam • VIOFO A329 TESTING AND REVIEW ->I got Audi dashcam from CPO it was terrible. 1080p quality, who use 1080p anymore its unusable during night time, and the process to save the video was also terrible. Then i move to blackvue something, now its 4k, automatically connect to your phone, and easier to save the file
r/Audi • Dashcams - Audi's or Aftermarket? ->Blackvue 2 chanel camera. Get it with WiFi but no need for cellular connection as that is for people who operate fleets like taxis. Can get them with 1080 front and rear or 4k front with 1080 rear. It's a camera that you fit and forget until you need it then you just use the app on your phone to download the videos immediately.
r/drivingUK • Dash Cam recommendations ->I’ve been running a BlackVue DR900X‑2CH for over a year and it’s been rock solid. The front 4K sensor picks up plates at night and the rear 1080p lens covers everything behind me.
r/dashcams • Best Dashcam? ->I have a BlackVue 2 channel system in my 2017 [*trim level redacted so Shamy Shamerson doesn’t call me out, too*].
r/hondaridgeline • Updated list of the best dash cams ->I like how you had to add Black Edition like it matters with the dash cam lol I got a 4K BlackVue with front and rear. The app is bunk. But I also don’t have the cellular add on. And the footage only lasts for 24hrs so if I don’t download it that day it’s gone forever
r/hondaridgeline • Updated list of the best dash cams ->Blackvue forward and back camera on mine 750 or 900 series are great!
r/f150 • Dash Cam recommendations ->I stuck with Blackvue and upgraded to the DR900X‑2CH. Front records in 4K and rear in 1080, and when hardwired with their power kit the parking mode never misses a motion event.
r/dashcams • Best Dashcam? ->I upgraded from an older BlackVue to the DR900X 2CH and it’s been rock solid. The front 4K camera captures every detail even at night and the rear 2K unit makes reading license plates a breeze.
r/dashcams • Best Dashcam? ->I used a BlackVue 2 channel camera in our Bolt LT2 because of the size of the plastic shroud behind the camera. My previous VIOFO camera would have blocked too much of the view. I also hard wired it for parking protection. The BlackVue has some nice cloud features like viewing footage. When I get home, it connects to my wifi and uploads all of its captured data to their cloud service.
r/BoltEV • Recommendations for dash cameras? ->I live in South Louisiana and I've had a regular BlackVue (non-box model) for 7 years. Never had any issues with overheating. And my second one is the 900X which is prone to overheating.
r/dashcams • Is there a heat resistant dashcam? ->For the dashcam I would do the VIOFO A229. I have the blackview 4k and I dont care for it. The app is not very good and you have to use the app to point the camera as there is no screen on the camera itself (ie. always tied to the app unless you want to take out the memory card each time to verify where the camera is pointing.
r/crv • Dashcam and weather mats recommendation for 2025 crv ->I've used the DR900X-2CH and appreciate its clear video and ease of hard wiring. It delivers reliable coverage on all my drives.
r/dashcams • Best Dashcam? ->Viofo’s are a great value, but be cautious if you live in a high heat area. After 6 months of living in Phoenix (very hot summers, like 115 degrees), my A129 Pro Duo died. Replaced it under warranty and the second died within the next year because of over heating. Did thorough research and picked up a BlackVue 900X Plus and it’s been rock solid for the last 2 years.
r/dashcams • Whats the Best Dash Cam to Buy Right Now? 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔 ->I went with the Blackvue dual dash cam 900x with cloud feature and battery for parking mode. It’s a game changer!
r/KiaTelluride • Dash Cam for the 2025 Telluride SX Prestige ->I just did this one. Really happy with it so far. Got it on sale at $570 Canadian? Takes a bit to find good fuse circuits to tap into without affecting critical components. I ordered “add a circuit” fuse jumpers off amazon. [https://www.blackboxmycar.ca/products/blackvue-dr970x-2ch-plus-4k-uhd-cloud-dash-cam?variant=44908916015354](https://www.blackboxmycar.ca/products/blackvue-dr970x-2ch-plus-4k-uhd-cloud-dash-cam?variant=44908916015354) I have the older version the 900x or something that you can’t hardwire in my fiancés C30 and it’s still nice and clear after 8 years. No parking mode though. https://preview.redd.it/sjjgmc11k4ae1.jpeg?width=1179&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=13df1b9800ce133f184fb659ca620bdd0be861a0
r/Volvo • I highly recommend the FITCAMX for anyone looking for a dashcam. Very easy installation that looks 100% OEM. Great 4K video quality too. ->I have BlackVue front and rears on mine with incident recording and remote access. I would recommend!
r/AMG • Do any of you all use dash cams to help protect your car while parked? ->I have BlackVue in 3 of my vehicles and expect to add another when my Land Cruiser comes in the ned of this month. I used the BlackVue in one accident and the insurance company said it was the highest quality video they ever saw.
r/ChevyTahoe • Best Dashcam for '25 Tahoe ->BlackVue comes out with new models annually. So mine is now discontinued, they have even better ones now. Right now, I would buy this one in 2 Channel with a 128 GB card. [https://blackvue.com/dashcams/4k-cloud/](https://blackvue.com/dashcams/4k-cloud/) I also did a Billet aluminum mount to hold the camera and allows for quick tooless detach, instead of glueing the included mount to the windshield. Then when you want to switch it to another vehicle it is easy, quick and no tools. A lot of people own dash cams, how many have had to use theirs in a major collision that resulted in a multi million dollar lawsuit as I am dealing with now. Without that DC I would be screwed.
r/ChevyTahoe • Best Dashcam for '25 Tahoe ->I got the best one at the time, which was around $1000 for the dashcam and $300 for the battery pack. But Black Vue sell all sorts, just make sure you have a dual cam, that is front and rear.
r/melbourne • Given the general level of sketchiness of Melbourne drivers, I don't think a dash cam is optional any more. ->I’ve been running the BlackVue DR900X‑2CH for over a year and its 4K front and 1080p rear footage stays crisp in all light.
r/dashcams • Best Dashcam? ->I picked up a dual channel blackvue. It records front and back. I used a fuse tap to power it both during driving and while parked. I've had it for ~9 months. Love it.
r/VWiD4Owners • Dash Cam Installation ->I had one failure of my 12v about 3 months after install. I'm unsure if it was related to the dashcam, but I haven't had an issue since...and nothing noticeable on battery life. The picture is phenomenal... And I installed it myself too, which is saying something. I'm not the best at DIY projects.... But couldnt stomach a $600-$800 install cost I was finding.
r/VWiD4Owners • Dash Cam Installation ->BlackVue DR900X is brilliant kit. Lovely parking mode and cloud recording, small and unobtrusive for front and rear recording.
r/CarTalkUK • Dashcams ->What’s currently better and cheaper? I have a DR900X 2chan and am open to making a change.
r/f150 • Best dash cams ->I’ve been running a DR900X‑2CH for about a year now and it’s hands‑down the best BlackVue I’ve tried.
r/dashcams • Best Dashcam? ->Usually you can't utilize the oem camera systems, and the ones on the leaf are garbage anyway. I have both a red tiger amazon brand that cost about $130 and does front and rear and a blackVue 4k that also does front and rear and cost about $400. Each have a 512Gb micro sd and both are hardwired, which cost me about $100 at my local auto speaker store. Functionally there really isn't a difference. The blackvue interface is much more intuitive, and you get way better quality, and their upload process and automated overwriting happen in the background and you can set auto uploads when you're parked at home if your wifi reaches the camera. You can also set up a security mode where if it detects movement it will record for a bit. The red tiger every now and then I have to clear it, and I didn't want to connect it to my home wifi because the app was basically spam to get me to sign up for dumb shit. It should be able to do all those things the blackvue can, but I haven't bother to mess with it.
r/leaf • Any recommendations on a dashcam? ->I eventually switched over to the BlackVue DR900X-2CH for my setup. I needed a solid 2-channel dashcam that could be hardwired easily, and this one fit the bill. The upgrade to 4K for the front channel was noticeable....it's much clearer in low-light conditions too. The installation was a bit more involved than I expected, but once it was set up, everything worked flawlessly.
r/dashcams • Best Dashcam? ->For fleet we often do blackvue DR-series with a tamperproof case. That way, it can not be unplugged. Some options for LTE models for remote viewing capabilities. Pricing will vary depending on where you are.
r/Dashcam • Best DashCam for small business? ->Bought a blackvue dual front & back camera with parking mode. Watched YouTube videos of day and night performance and readability of license plates. Video clips are corded in 60 second increments with overlap start and finish. Last month got rear ended by person on the phone. They didn’t know I had a camera and they called the cops. I downloaded the event clip from the mobile app and was able to show the video to the police on the spot. The other driver got a ticket for using the phone.
r/VictoriaBC • Best dashcam brands and installers ->I have a BlackVue front and rear on my 2025 Outback. I’m not a car guy and I installed it all myself; was pretty easy. Only thing was I forgot to untuck some slack for the wire attached to the rear camera, and when I Opened the trunk it ripped the wire out of the cam and damaged it so I had to order a new one. But both work great and I would 100% get front and rear.
r/subaru • Dash cams ->Depends on what your budget is. When I got my '23 Santa Fe Limited a year ago, I immediately bought a Blackvue (https://blackvue.com/dashcams/4k-lte/) and installed it myself (pretty easy if you're even a little bit tinker-y). Never looked back! Always got it recording. Got a hotspot for the car so that I can access the cam 24/7. No regrets, and no issues with it so far!
r/Hyundai • 2024 Sonata Hybrid Front and Rear Dash cam recommendations ->Still have my BlackVue DR900X 2 channel from my 2019 Sport. Custom mount behind/below the mirror. Still works great.
r/SubaruForester • What Dashcams are y’all using on your 25 Foresters? ->I have a BlackVue DR900X 2 channel. I also have an external battery for parking mode. Not cheap but very effective. I bought a 3rd party mount that hid the camera behind the mirror. Originally purchased for a 2019 Sport and transferred to a 2025 Sport.
r/SubaruForester • Front and rear dashcam Recommendations ->Blackvue Dr900x. 2 channel, not cheap. Also had no problems with it, high quality video.
r/SubaruForester • Dashcam recommendations ->There's an Audi dashcam? Hmm.. I have a blackvue 2 channel camera which is very nice and sleek. It hides well on the front and rear window. My only gripes are: 1) The app. It's a complete pain in the ass to view any footage and it won't update the firmware because the dashcam connects to my phone via wifi and if it's connected via wifi, there's not any actual Internet access from the cellular signal so it can never update 🤣 what a joke. There are other ways to update the firmware, but I can't be bothered lol And 2) it records in minute increments, which makes viewing footage a pain. There are an enormous number of files associated with a day of driving. Other than those 2 points, it's a great dashcam and overall, I do recommend it.
r/Audi • Dashcams - Audi's or Aftermarket? ->We have the Blackvue 2 channel ( front and rear ) .
r/KiaEV6 • Dash Cam? ->https://preview.redd.it/cilhk57buz7e1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=30d85f62c450a09a25287bd0e2e3eb86db98305c We use Blackvue, two channel for front and rear, and married to a B124X battery to allow the dashcam to run whilst parked for up to 24 hours independently of the car battery.
r/Subaru_Outback • Dash cam reccomendation 2025 Outback ->Blackvue 900x2ch. Ive had it for 4 years now. They're on a newer model now. I believe its called the 960
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