ROVE - R2-4K Series
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Last updated: Dec 25, 2025 Scoring
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"Front/rear cam and hardwire kit was only $200"
"Front/rear cam and hardwire kit was only $200"
"Front/rear cam and hardwire kit was only $200"
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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."
"records clear enough in day and night to submit to insurance or a YouTube channel"
"records clear enough in day and night to submit to insurance or a YouTube channel"
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"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."
"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."
"Love their app too, very simple and intuitive ... great app on the phone ... Rove app much more seamless and intuitive."
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"I have these in 2 vehicles, and one has been installed for almost 3 years. No issues whatsoever."
"Basically a set it up and leave it situation. Since our 12v plug ins are keyed to power we never have to touch it"
"Basically a set it up and leave it situation. Since our 12v plug ins are keyed to power we never have to touch it"
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"Basically a set it up and leave it situation. Since our 12v plug ins are keyed to power we never have to touch it"
"Basically a set it up and leave it situation. Since our 12v plug ins are keyed to power we never have to touch it"
"Basically a set it up and leave it situation. Since our 12v plug ins are keyed to power we never have to touch it"
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"My Rav4 hybrid had it's battery drained from the FitcamX ... just last week it drained the battery and we were stuck. ... I did not know that the camera continues to draw power via the mirror even when the car is off (we do not have any parking mode turned on), and we didn't even leave the car off that long, it was literally 4 hours."
"My Rav4 hybrid had it's battery drained from the FitcamX ... just last week it drained the battery and we were stuck. ... I did not know that the camera continues to draw power via the mirror even when the car is off (we do not have any parking mode turned on), and we didn't even leave the car off that long, it was literally 4 hours."
"Oh, on their web-site, it says that when the vehicle is locked, it turns off. So this is not a "sentry mode" option. ... As far as parking, plenty of use cases, two of which I've personally experienced: people backing up into your vehicle while you're parked. ... Hit and run is a great reason for parking cam."
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"Video quality on another lever compared to r2 4k. ... Rove still offered first Sony Starvis sensors. ... Was looking for better video quality ... because I want not just dash cam for the sake of having dash cam, but also best image quality therefore I spend more."
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"won't power on"
"won't power on"
"won't power on"
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"I hate pulling the videos."
"I hate pulling the videos."
"I hate pulling the videos."
I got a rove r2 4k pro with a rear camera, and I love it. It’s currently on sale for 90 and it comes with a 128gb sd card.
r/dashcams • whats an affordable dual dash cam under 150 dollars ->This is just for the front camera? It took all of 15 minutes to run power through the headliner, down the A pillar, and to an add a fuse adapter. The back camera is what took a good hour to route through the hatch conduit and all the way to the front camera. I have the Rove R2 4k dual with the hardwire kit. Works great. No complaints. Also not a sales pitch. I just haven’t used other dash cams so can’t speak to them. Can’t post any pictures. Thanks Tiguan subreddit config.
r/Tiguan • Anyone hide power to dashcams? ->I have the Rove R2 4K Dual. I spent a lot of time researching. But I know the Dual kit has one of the newest camera specs on the market. That one does not unfortunately. Starvis 2 is important for night quality reading plates. The novatek version also makes a difference. Had no issues with my rove yet
r/GR86 • Dash cams ->The r2 4k, r2 4k pro and the r2 4k dual are three different specs. The dual is the newest specs. Works great love it but the pro isnt as good as the dual.
r/GR86 • Dash cams ->The r2 4k, r2 4k pro and the r2 4k dual are three different specs. The dual is the newest specs. Works great love it but the pro isnt as good as the dual.
r/GR86 • Dash cams ->The r2 4k, r2 4k pro and the r2 4k dual are three different specs. The dual is the newest specs. Works great love it but the pro isnt as good as the dual.
r/GR86 • Dash cams ->I have a Rove 4k in my truck. I was able to get an accessory plug so it is powered off the rear view mirror; no running of wires. I got the Ford Thinkware dashcam for my wife's Ranger. It wires directly into OBD for continuous power which my Rove doesn't have. However Ford sells an older Thinkware that doesn't have wireless access..... Huge disappointment. There's nothing fancy about the Rove but it wasn't super expensive either
r/f150 • Dash Cam recommendations ->I just returned the ROVE R2-4K. I even cant see the plate in front of 10 fts during daytime. I plan to try A229 plus dual.
r/mazda • What budget+reliable Dashcams do you guys use? ->I've got a Rove R2-4K in my Rav4. Is this one better?
r/rav4club • Is this a dash cam ? ->I did that for this very same reason. I got a Viofo and spent $400 for front and back cameras. Then I returned it because they were asking me to buy their memory card for over $100. Got a used Rove, 2 camera system for $100 used. It has the same starvis 2 sensor in front but only 1080p for back camera. It comes with a memory card and their specs are easy for upgrading the card. It just works. Also, it does not beep when recording as the Viofo did. I'm sure there is a setting to change that. It also allows me to put in car's license plate to display on video recordings. It has a screensaver mode also. It shows direction of travel which I don't have on my rear view mirror. I was hesitant on routing the wires, but they were a breeze on my hatchback.
r/SanJose • How many of you have dash cams and which one is best? ->I own 3 of these today. Normally they are around $150 - $160 when I’ve bought them. Seems like a great price to me.
r/dashcams • ROVE R2-4K “Limited time deal” feels off - Worth buying now? ->Beware of Fitcamx on my previous car; it slowly drained my battery over six months while the car was off. I have been using a [Rove R2-4k Pro](https://www.amazon.com/ROVE-R2-4K-PRO-Dashcam-Supports/dp/B0BZRKRBHP) since May in my MK 8.5, which can be hardwired into the Fuse box or connected to the 12V port, and haven't had any issues.
r/Golf_R • Dashcam install and quality ->I got this with the hardwire kit. very nice dashcam and easy to do yourself. took about 45 minutes! https://a.co/d/ijaKqBN
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