ROVE - R2-4K Series
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Last updated: Nov 12, 2025 Scoring
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"the footage it's capturing even at night is crispy. ... It still looks amazing live and takes super clear video."
"It really does shoot in 4K, so the license plates look very sharp and legible."
"the Dual kit has one of the newest camera specs on the market. ... Starvis 2 is important for night quality reading plates. ... The novatek version also makes a difference. ... The dual is the newest specs."
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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"
"Rover4k car sits in the sun all day with no windshield shade works fine 2 years in."
"since I had the ROVE for almost a year now, I love the camera."
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"I love it after 6 months of owning it. ... it’s great quality for only $99. ... If you want something cheap this is the way to go."
"Rove is also cheaper (80 bucks) and I think it’s a great investment."
"I purchased the R2 4K dual which has the starvis 2 with discount for 339dhs. ... No need to pay stupid prices like 1K or more."
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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"
"I was able to get an accessory plug so it is powered off the rear view mirror; no running of wires."
"easy to do yourself. ... took about 45 minutes!"
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"Love their app too, very simple and intuitive ... great app on the phone ... Rove app much more seamless and intuitive."
"One thing I really like about it is you can easily pull footage off of it from your phone and save it to your camera roll."
"they have Wi-Fi and an app so you can control the camera and download the videos to your phone without removing the card."
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"won't power on"
"won't stay on"
"mine will randomly turn off when I turn off the car every now and then. ... This worries me that one day it'll be off when I needed it to be recording."
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"For parking mode there is a seperate kit to purchase for the rove that needs hard wiring."
"It wires directly into OBD for continuous power which my Rove doesn't have."
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"I hate pulling the videos."
"half of these don't connect to WiFi (customer reporting)"
"can't download unless near cam"
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"they did both run into some memory card issues. ... The recommended sd cards were registering as not fast enough. ... It was a little annoying that the cards in question were recommended by Rove themself."
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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."
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 researched dual dash cams for nearly a week a cpuple months ago. I was originally looking at the Viofo like everyone recommended but after some deep searching of what sensor and versions of novatek are in each. The one I wanted was out of stock. I found Rove R2-4K dual to be one of the newest versions of Sony Starvis 2 and novatek. Much newer than the standard R2-4K and R2-4K Pro. The reason, I do more night driving than day in my car and this matters for capturing license plates at night. They sell a hardware kit for it but I hear Toyota will void electronics warranty if anything happens if you hardwire to the fusebox. But recently I saw they did this to someone who had it wired into the 12v glovebox outlet with the adapter as well (which doesnt give you parking mode). The Haichi kit might be a smarter way to hide it on them but unless you remove everything related prior they will see mounts and your wiring. That being said, having the dash cam is more important that worrying about something going wrong IMO. Revert to stock if you have to take it in for electrical issue and maybe hide stuff during service calls so they dont have an opportunity to take notes :)
r/GR86 • How important is a dashcam? ->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 ? ->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
r/Lexus • Aftermarket Dash Cam ->I like and use the ROVE R2-4K....not fancy, but gets the job done for one front facing camera.
r/Dashcam • Best front facing dash cam for under $200? ->I use the ROVE R2-4K. It's a basic one camera dashcam, but has pretty good resolution. I like that it's easy to stick on the window and take off.
r/Dashcam • Dashcam Recommendations? ->I bought and use a ROVE R2-4K. It's one camera and records to a card. I'm happy with it for a basic front video.
r/Dashcam • Best dashcam that does not require hardwiring ->I use the ROVE R2-4K. It's a basic front view dashcam that I just use with a card. I like that it's easy to install to the windshield and easy to remove.
r/Dashcam • Walmart/Sams dash cams ->I got the ROVE R2-4K recently and love it...its supercapacitor based so no issues of lithium batteries heating up. And the day and night quality is very good, I upgraded from an Aukey DR02 which I had for over 5 years to this and it's quite good so far.
r/DubaiPetrolHeads • What's a good, cheap dashcam? ->Yep that's what I use ...fairly easy to run the wire across the headliner....down the pillar....along the side of the dash....and behind the glove box! I've had it for over a year and no complaints.
r/civic • Best affordable dash cam? ->If you want a good all around system that is super reliable I would go with the Rove R2-4K. Just keep in mind it is not true 4K and the video quality is average with poor night video quality. Still I like it so far and the deals it had with all the features was a nice bonus. The video quality for the viofos are much better in terms of being capable of reading license plates and the quality of night videos. I would go for the viofo pro if you're not on a budget. I personally don't like how outdated it looks which makes me wonder if that's why some reviews mention problems. Where I live it gets hot, and reading the bad reviews with potential heat and SD card errors deterred me enough from it even though viofo has a lot more useful features functionality wise. I'm patient and am hoping in a few years they make changes to the design.
r/dashcams • Rove R2-4k dual vs Viofo A229 Pro/Plus ? ->I have been really pleased with my Rove 4k dual. Does front and back and was just on sale recently for $100
r/dashcams • Dash cam recommendations for a brand new teen driver? ->I have a Rove 4K dash cam in my 2013 Highlander and it works really well. I have a FitCamX in my 2020 Corolla hybrid and it works well but it doesn’t have the screen and some of the other bells and whistles of the Rove. I like that the fitcam looks factory but if you’re wanting something with a little bit more bells and whistles the Rove is nice
r/ToyotaHighlander • Dash Cams.. ->I have a Rove R2-4K in my Highlander and I really like it. I connect it to the mirror for power. I think I paid about $200
r/ToyotaHighlander • Dashcam ->I've got rove cams front and rear in my truck and my wife's. Power is tapped from the mirror in both with the mentioned adapter. Auto on and off with the ignition and couldn't be happier.
r/f150 • Best front & rear view camera ->Sure thing. The rove brand has an app and an SD card in the cam. You can get on the app and download footage to your phone - that was a hot seller for me.
r/f150 • Best front & rear view camera ->Yeah, half of these don't connect to WiFi (customer reporting), won't stay on, can't download unless near cam, won't power on, etc. When the reviews of negatives outweighs the positives, I'd be leery of just throwing brands out there... (Walmart? really?) Always do your own home work. I did a google search and looked at all these 'brands' (Especially the Rove R2 and RedTiger)... Just do the research, there is a lot of 'crap' out there. One way to tell; Do the housing on various models all look alike (same batch manufacturer)?
r/dashcams • Best Dashcam? ->I have the Rove 2, front channel only, and I like it. It will record 10-minute loops, it can be hard-wired or run off USB, and it works well. Rove also has really good tech support. I had an issue with one of my 2 cameras and they replaced it, no questions asked. Just sent me a new one and had me send the faulty one back.
r/Dashcam • New teen driver-do I need a rearview camera or just front? ->10 minutes is the longest loop. Otherwise, it is record until the end of storage and then it stops.
r/Dashcam • New teen driver-do I need a rearview camera or just front? ->I use the Rove R2-4K Dual for both my Rav4 and Sienna. It’s been great for me.
r/rav4club • Best Dash Cam? ->I had an issue with my Viofo not saving clips. I had an accident that it didn't capture and of course the other person lied. Took 7 months of arbitration. I got a Rove 4k instead and it's great!
r/Dashcam • is this a good dash cam? i’ll take any recommendations ->I have the ROVE r2-4k front and Rear facing.... my previous came was the same brand but it was only the front facing one. I might take it back out and put back in my car to use as a cabin cam, since I haven't sold it to anyone...
r/uberdrivers • What dash cams do you guys have? ->I rather like my Rove R2. It was $120 and pretty easy to work with and install
r/dashcams • Whats the Best Dash Cam to Buy Right Now? 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔 ->We have this one, but it plugs in to the cig-style outlet at the back (I think you can also usb-c it with an adapter). Got it because I didn't want to do any wiring. [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D6J5B98H](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D6J5B98H)
r/VWiD4Owners • Dashcam that is powered by the USB C? ->I have a VIOFO A229 Plus in my EUV. A little pricy (around $200) but the quality is good and I like that it makes it easy to have a front and rear camera. Also, it has a good WiFi connection (uses 5GHz), so downloading videos off the device is pretty quick (my previous dashcam, a rove r2-4k, had an awful WiFi chip, so downloading a minute-long video would take upwards of 10 minutes. Which was borderline useless when I just wanted to quickly get the video and pass it along to someone).
r/BoltEV • Dash Cam ->Im happy with my Rove R2-4K
r/askcarguys • Best dash cams in 2025? Need recommendations for my first one ->I bought this last month - not necessarily the cheapest ROVE R2-4K PRO Dash Cam, Built-in... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZRKRBHP?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
r/uberdrivers • Best dashcam for Uber? ->Rove R2-4K Pro. Under $100. Love this camera. I think the Viofo is great too. Can’t go wrong with either.
r/driving • Buy a budget friendly dash cam - recommendation needed ->I got a Rove R2-4K from amazon, it includes a rear camera for like $100. They also have a package deal that will include a lens cover for the camera that reduces glare for $120, that's the package i bought and videos are super clear with it. It captures great video. The app is fast and makes it super easy to download videos. I dont think id buy a different camera after owning this one.
r/ram_trucks • Wondering if anyone has any Dash cam recommendations? ->I have a rove 4k and it works fine records front and back
r/Challenger • Dash Cam Suggestions ->Rove 2. It’s easy to use and reliable
r/dashcams • What front and rear dash cam are you running right now? ->I purchased the R2 4K dual which has the starvis 2 with discount for 339dhs. Rove has more reviews that viofo but still a good brand. Installed the rove myself, hid the wires easily. Lots of guides on it. Just the rear has a wire shown as it needs some lenght to open the rear door given its an suv. Will be more neat for a sedan. No need to pay stupid prices like 1K or more. U can easily manage installation on ur own.
r/DubaiPetrolHeads • Changed dash cam from Rove R2-4K to Viofo 229 pro dual channel. Ask me Anything ->Nice but still its a hefty price to pay though for all that. Yeah i wasnt referring to your Rove, I specifically mentioned Rove 4k which i purchased that had starvis 2. U can refer to my original comment. For parking mode there is a seperate kit to purchase for the rove that needs hard wiring.
r/DubaiPetrolHeads • Changed dash cam from Rove R2-4K to Viofo 229 pro dual channel. Ask me Anything ->The A229 pro has been good to me. The app is not great but works. Have one for my daily driver and my wife's car. My other car I've been using the ROVE R2-4K DUAL Dash Cam. Micro SD card brand and type is equally important. I didn't use the micro sd card that came with the rove. I tend to stick to the Samsung Evo line or SanDisk High Endurance Video line.
r/Dashcam • What kind of dashcam should I get? ->I'm using a 256GB card (Sandisk High Endurance, item code SDSQQNR-256G-GN6IA) , so I cannot speak to anything larger being supported (but I do see others have). I've had the camera for roughly 7 months now (bought 2 of them on Amazon and with deal of the day discount, got them for $185)and I am really happy with them. The phone app isn't bad but could be better. I still use an older cell phone with the Torque app installed and use the track recorder function (I have an obd2 bluetooth adapter that interfaces with it and I have extra gauges as overlays for it) for a secondary dash cam, but it's nice to have the features of a dash cam with great night vision recording, something that a Galaxy Note 3 phone doesn't do well. 🤣 Overall the A119 is a great dash cam. I have one in my car and have been trying to convince my wife to let me install the second one I bought in her car because these days I really do believe that everyone should have a dash cam in their car. For my Firebird I went with a ROVE R2-4K DUAL Dash Cam (front and rear camera) that I'll be installing in the spring. That car already encountered a hit and run when it was parked and I wasn't in it, so I'm a little paranoid about that happening again.
r/Dashcam • Question for owners of VIOFO A119 Mini 2 dash cams ->Mount angle looks weird imo from operations perspective. You can get Rove dual with free memory card
r/Dashcam • is this a good dash cam? i’ll take any recommendations ->rove r2-4k best in business
r/Chandigarh • Recommendations for a good dashcam. ->Get it off on Amazon and fix it yourself. Using Rove Dual channel so back and front is covered and it’s been great so far. AD over here and as long as you’re not using it unless for insurance purposes or to hand footages over to the Police, it’s for your own peace of mind should the worst happen.
r/DubaiPetrolHeads • Dashcam in Abu Dhabi?? Recommendations? ->Women drive here. Depends how your door swing (upwards or outwards sideways). If it’s upwards like a sedan, you just have to fit it nicely around the windshield edges with the tool. With Rove, they gave a nice firm 3M stickers so it was easy for me to do the wiring for front camera but my door swing outwards sideways so needed it to be done through internal bits which I wasn’t confident to do on my own so took to the nearest garage. It’s really super simple.
r/DubaiPetrolHeads • Dashcam in Abu Dhabi?? Recommendations? ->I'll piggy back off what someone else said. Rove R2. Me and the wife both have them in our cars. We like them ALOT! It's like $120 bucks on Amazon, they basically do everything else the competition does. We also bought a generic mirror stem adapter for them. We have it clamped around the rear view mirror. It's flawless. Basically a set it up and leave it situation. Since our 12v plug ins are keyed to power we never have to touch it
r/dashcams • Whats the Best Dash Cam to Buy Right Now? 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔 ->I have a Rove R2-4K I really like. They make a Dual front and back combo I see on Amazon for $130 marked down from $200.
r/dashcams • Best dashcam under $150? ->Have the same unit, love it.
r/dashcams • Dash cam recommendations for a brand new teen driver? ->No issues, Rove R2-4K off amazon works perfect
r/subaru • Dash cam people please let me know what your using and why? ->* Rove R2-4K off amazon. Work really well and connects wirelessly to your phone so you can transfer video files easily. I've had a few dash cams before and always found the nighttime video to be so bad it's basically useless unless you are in an extremely well lit city. This dash cam is phenomenal at night in comparison. I put it on the right side of the passenger eyesight camera and have never had a problem with it interfering with the eyesight system. Your car should have an EyeSight manual check the index for "About EyeSight" and there should be a diagram in there for the prohibited attachment areas on your specific cars windshield.
r/subaru • Dash cam people please let me know what your using and why? ->I currently have a couple of ROVE r2 4k. I got on sale over 1 year ago. They work great. Had a much cheaper amazon one for 5+ years, no problems, worked when needed. I dont think you can go wrong. Tech is reliable in my experience, Dont over spend.
r/ram_trucks • Help with Dash Cam Recommendation ->Low $100 should do the job. ROVE R2-4K Pro or REDTIGER 4K. I have both on different cars. Clear pics. On my ID4, I used Fuse #52. This is the rear trunk cigarette lighter power. Internet pic shows this #52 as one long Fuse, but it is not. It has two setup option, connect to the upper slot of #52, you will get power only when the car is On. I chose the upper slot setup. Lower slot of #52, then power is always On. YouTube has severals clips that show how to run and hide the cable. Be careful with the rectangular panel next to the door. You have to slide it to the side before pull out so you don't break it. One YouTube guy shows this briefly. It took 30-45 minutes to install front dashcam. I don't install the rear.
r/VWiD4Owners • Dash Cam Installation ->I went with # ROVE R2-4K DUAL Dash Cam Front and Rear, STARVIS 2 Sensor, FREE 128GB Card Included, 5G WiFi - up to 20MB/s Fastest Download Speed with App, 4K 2160P/FHD Dash Camera for Cars, 3" IPS, 24H Parking Mode $127 on Amazon. Mainly wanted it for proving fault in an accident. Works fine. Nice and compact. Barely noticeable inside the car. My friend recently installed a couple for his kids and helped me.
r/BMW • What dashcams are you guys running? ->After using Rexings for 10+ years I thought they looked a bit dated, so my latest find is a Rove R2-4K, was $99 and included front, rear and a 128GB SD card. Been using it for two months, pretty happy with it!
r/Camry • Looking to upgrade my car’s protection — scouting for a front & rear dash-cam that’s easy to install, reliable, and gives me full coverage. 🚗🔒 ->I went with the rove r2-4K dual. It’s front and rear. Ended up getting the hardwire kit for it too
r/Civic_Type_R • PFA: Dash cam recommendations? ->I bought a ROVE R2 4K on Amazon in December of 2021 and it still works perfectly. I never leave it in my car if it's parked though. I always bring it inside. I tried several other cameras and they all died insanely fast, days, weeks or months, after leaving them in the car.
r/dashcams • How long do dashcams actually last? ->I also use this. I have it in my WRX, my wife has it in her Kia, and my mom has one in her forester
r/wrx_vb • Which DashCam you guys using? ->I got the ROVE R2/4K from Amazon. Cheap, works well, high ratings
r/subaru • Dash cam people please let me know what your using and why? ->Rove, we have about 4 of these one being the new dual front and back. Don't just have one in the front, try to have a rear one as well. I was rear ended in April, and the guy accepted responsibility, but once he called his insurance his story changed, thank God I was driving my Tesla and had enough footage to fight his claim, after reviewing my video his insurance accepted full liability for the incident.
r/Insurance • Those in the auto insurance industry: what dash cam do you recommend? ->The rove r2-4k plugs into the lighter and has a parking mode where it will record for 5 minutes after impact to attempt to catch the perp hitting your car from internal juice it has saved.
r/dashcams • dashcam with parking mode but no hardwire kit required ->You can set the impact intensity. My doors don't trigger it. My trunk will occasionally trigger it because my husband is heavy handed.
r/dashcams • dashcam with parking mode but no hardwire kit required ->Mine I'd just plugged into the lighter and I've had no issues it alerts fine. You just only get however much juice the cam has on hand to record since not hardwired.
r/dashcams • dashcam with parking mode but no hardwire kit required ->I recently installed the ROVE R2-4K on the truck and the wife's car. Easy setup and they look great. If he has an auto dimming mirror, you can tap into the power for the camera and not have a power cable to run.
r/ram_trucks • Wondering if anyone has any Dash cam recommendations? ->Literally (Monday) I just installed a Rover R2-4k. It was a walk in the park to set up and the footage it's capturing even at night is crispy. Amazon has a coupon on it currently that drops it to around $100. I like that it has a screen and physical buttons and the app didn't feel quite as "info skimming" as most of the other $100 4k options.
r/prius • What Dash Cams is everyone using? ->Yeah for sure, the beefier version kept coming up in my hunt for one but I don't do Uber or whatever so I don't need an inside the car cam. Most people get tripped up with the SD cards cause they never need to write to one as quickly as uncompressed 4k video does. While U3 (and higher) rated cards are cheaper than they used to be, they're still more expensive than most average people spend on the ones laying around in some tech drawer we all have. I think this [website](https://www.kingston.com/en/blog/personal-storage/memory-card-speed-classes) is handy for understanding the classification but basically you need a card that is at minimum capable of writing at 30mb/s. 60mb/s would probably be better but Roves own cards are a U3. I'm several drives in and so far I'm very impressed for the price point. I've used to app to both live watch video and download a trip just to see what it looked like. I'm going to make my brother mess with it tomorrow when we're stuck in the car for 2 hours. Otherwise unless it just craps itself in a couple months, I don't think I'll have any complaints.
r/prius • What Dash Cams is everyone using? ->I love it, I did go in about a week later and changed the time loop setting to record in 5 minute incriments. I think it was originally 30 seconds. I also have it set to just start recording over the previous files as well. I figure if I'm in an accident or something I'll pull the files off well before it would risk writing over. It still looks amazing live and takes super clear video. I'm extremely pleased.
r/prius • What Dash Cams is everyone using? ->I have the Rove R2-4K Dual. Works great. No issues so far with heat.
r/phoenix • Affordable car dash cams that can survive the Phoenix heat? ->Rove r2-4k dual dash cam. Comes with 128 gb card…is 4k. Pretty awesome
r/wrx_vb • Which DashCam you guys using? ->I'm using [this one](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D6J5B98H?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title), ROVE R2-4K dashcam
r/VWatlas • What is the port in the side of the rearview mirror? 2024 ->Rove R2 4K... Yes its fake 4K but it is still super clear... and its on Sale on Amazon
r/dashcams • Dash cam recommendations for a brand new teen driver? ->I have the rove r2-4k. It takes great video. Luckily the only time I had to pull video from it was because we saw a very bright meteor. I also ordered dash cam install kit Soni could hard wire it to a switched power source in the fuse box. Tucking the wires in the trim wasn't bad and only had to pull a few to do it all.
r/GolfGTI • Opinions on Dash Cams? ->I really like and have the ROVE R3 in my car. I also installed the ROVE R2-4K DUAL in my wife's car and it does a good job. These camera's work best with the hardwire kit. I've recommended the R2 to several friends and so far no complaints.
r/dashcams • Looking for The Best Dash Cam – Recommendations? ->Rover 2k from Amazon. Think the current one is an update from the one I have but has lasted for 4 years on my windshield. Did have to replace the suction cup a few months ago for $10 but other than that has been a good camera for $100.
r/JeepGladiator • Best Dash Cams? ->Something about this angle is unsettling. Anyway, a very nice budget cam: ROVE R2-4K DUAL Dash Cam Front and Rear, STARVIS 2 Sensor, FREE 128GB Card Included, 5G WiFi - up to 20MB/s Fastest Download Speed with App, 4K 2160P/FHD Dash Camera for Cars, 3" IPS, 24H Parking Mode Always on sale, replaced my shitter cam last week. My homie with an integra loves it as well, just did his. https://preview.redd.it/007coxu1g2df1.jpeg?width=1284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a5c7446ab4c8d256a388b775e93ef348c5b83750 I know most people get the VIOFO one or something like that but it’s always like $300.
r/GR86 • Dash cam recs? #gr86 #dashcam ->I have the Rove 4K Dual and it works just fine behind the rear view mirror
r/SubaruForester • What Dashcams are y’all using on your 25 Foresters? ->Features you should care about: look for buffered parking mode (so it saves the 5–15 seconds before/after a bump), solid heat tolerance with a supercapacitor since batteries puff in hot cars, built-in GPS with speed plus easy clip export (in case you care about getting clips), and a CPL filter to cut windshield glare. Also check if it includes hardwire kit support with a low-voltage cutoff so you don’t drain your battery. For reccs-I always recc everyone the [Rove R2]( https://x.com/jamaxo97324/status/1980243574534074742) because its simple to install and use based on my experience. Just don’t go for some no-name dash cam, they’re cheap but a major headache in the long run
r/askcarguys • Best dash cams in 2025? Need recommendations for my first one ->I bought the rove r2 4k dual camera.has a small screen but app to phone and even comes with micro sd card. It was $150 on amazon.
r/dashcams • whats an affordable dual dash cam under 150 dollars ->I have the rove 4K dash cam, mine is only forward facing but you can buy a rear one as well. It saved me in January when I had a Subaru run the a red and turn into my lane. I like the app only hard part sometimes is connecting the wifi. Other then that it does the job
r/HRV • What dash cams are you guys using? ->Not hard at all, I just stuffed it along the airbag and went down around the passengers floor matt and up to the plug
r/HRV • What dash cams are you guys using? ->I have a 2023 HR-V and got a a Rove 4K Pro under $100 on Amazon. Oh but, comes without storage so I got the max size for this dashcam, SanDisk Extreme PRO microSDXC UHS-I Memory Card 512gb around $60 US. I didn't feel like running wires ...and didn't feel the need for parking mode operation (wiring to fusebox where power is avail when not running), especially since the Honda battery is small..if I change my mind I would use a separate power pack. Chose one with no rear view, and Bought a (super high quality) Anker USB A to USB C Cable, Charger Cord 6 ft, letting the cord dangle straight down from its near-mirror windshield mount position, wrapped a couple loops of excess charger cord around the cool center console then plugged into one of the two charging ports on my HR-V. (I need the closer/3rd one with DATA for my phone and Android Auto.) You might find that ugly, but I don't. The Rove comes with a (useless for us) cable+thing requiring cigarette lighter power, and warns about using high power USB-C sources (NOT a concern for you. I researched specs of camera and HR-V USB power but forgot details, amps/watts.) Setup: I disabled the vehicle SPEED reporting/recording function (allows you to simply not show MPH in the saved videos) after pondering the wisdom of that. If it were my kid's car I would not disable..
r/HRV • What dash cams are you guys using? ->Nice wagon. Picked up a Rove R2-4k Dual for my Q5 along with the hardwiring kit. Didn't know Audi offered one.
r/Audi • Dashcams - Audi's or Aftermarket? ->I bought a Rove R2-4k Dual for my Q5. I tried their hardware kit but that didn't work well. I ended up getting a cable that taps the rain sensor and the rear view mirror. Works great.
r/Audi • Dash Cam Recommendations for 24’ SQ8 ->I have a Rove R2-4K that I don't have any complaints about. No cloud option but the wifi download is really fast.
r/dashcams • Best dashcams on Amazon Prime for under $150 these days? ->I have a rove r2 4k connected to sunroof power
r/MazdaCX30 • Rear DashCam ->If you don't want parking mode, you can install any dashcam that plugs in usb-c. Tucking the cords isn't hard, just takes some time and planning. I have this one, no complaints. It's always $100 on sale so this is just the normal price. https://a.co/d/iiJEaKC
r/MazdaCX30 • Dashcam recs? ->You can do a sunroof adapter for power. It won't have parking mode. Here's the one I installed in my CE: https://www.reddit.com/r/MazdaCX30/s/4UWK2flqam I went with Rove r2 4k and am happy with it. It just depends which features you want with the camera.
r/MazdaCX30 • Need a dash cam that goes well with my CX-30! ->Rove r2 4k has been working well for me
r/dashcams • whats an affordable dual dash cam under 150 dollars ->I got the ROVE R2-4K during the prime day sale i hope it’s good. I’m going to try and install it myself. It’s normallly $200 and i got it for $100
r/CX50 • Dash Cam ->I got the Rove R2-4K and a polarized lens. It's not fancy, but it works well for what I needed it for. All in, it was $130 with the lens and SD card.
r/MachE • Dash cam recommendations? ->The [Rove](https://a.co/d/96MnN3D) \- look for sales and Used-Like New deals and you can buy it in the 60s. The best camera I've ever had.
r/phoenix • Affordable car dash cams that can survive the Phoenix heat? ->I got the Rove R2 4k dual after my accident. I love it! https://a.co/d/6KJh4K3
r/driving • Without the dashcam, I’d probably be blamed for this ->I got this one https://a.co/d/9clIy5e and I love it.
r/driving • Without the dashcam, I’d probably be blamed for this ->I use rove 42k dual dash cam I like it
r/TwoXPreppers • thoughts on dashcams? ->I have the Rove R2-4K dual pro as well as the Rove hard wire kit and have had zero issues with it
r/wrx_vb • Dash cam? ->I always have both. Try the ROVE 4K Dual.
r/dashcams • front dash cam vs front and rear ->Rove 4k for $99 and it really shoots in 4k. License plates are easy to read and night filming is really good too. I have 2. One for the front and one for the rear.
r/VWiD4Owners • A good dash cam for the ID 4 2024? ->I bought 2 of these Rove R2 4K dash cams from Amazon. I bought them when they were $49.99/ea. Now, they're $72 each. It really shoots in 4k with the license plates being very sharp. https://a.co/d/fFteWsN You'll need a USB to C adapter for $8 though. https://a.co/d/ccnT6qL
r/VWiD4Owners • Dashcam that is powered by the USB C? ->Rove 4k Dashcam. https://a.co/d/0GZ3SRz This camera really shoots in 4k and is USB powered. It comes with a cigarette lighter adapter too for the rear of the car. License plates are sharpand legible. Night time shooting is great like Sony cameras. I bought 2. One for the front and one for the rear. You'll need this USB C male to USB 3 female 90 degree adapter to power the front camera. https://a.co/d/8zWMZ9R
r/VWiD4Owners • Dashcam recommendations please? ->I have 2 Rove 4K Dashcams. At one point, I would leave my portable battery bank in the car to provide the camera power via USB at night because there were some thefts going on. I eventually stopped because the front camera basically ran 24/7 so it would eventually burn out because this camera when powered on will do continuous recordings.
r/VWiD4Owners • How best to set up front and rear dashcam? ->I use rove 4k for work truck. ($75) Blackvue DR970X with 2 battery packs for ICE ($1k+). Cam runs off battery packs which charges thru cig port when the car is running.
r/MachE • What dash cam are you all using for the MachE? ->I was in the same boat, had a cheap dash cam that only recorded in weird 1-minute clips and constantly corrupted files. I switched to the [Rove R2-4K](https://amzn.to/4nL7JR7), and it’s been solid. It records super clear video (4K front), loops automatically, and saves impact footage with the G-sensor. It’s easy to set up, supports big SD cards (up to 512 GB), and you can pull clips to your phone over Wi-Fi. For around $100, it’s probably the best “set it and forget it” dash cam I’ve tried.
r/Dashcam • Dash Cam Recommendations ->I have one of these: https://amzn.to/4juNUv5 You'll also need a durable MicroSD card for the video to record to: https://amzn.to/4juNUv5 Keep in mind you need to replace the SD card every 3-5 years. They can only handle so many read/write cycles before they degrade. You can download stuff straight to your phone. It's just powered by USB. If you can charge your phone, you can power a dash cam.
r/urbancarliving • Full-Timers: do you have a dashcam? ->I have a Rove R2-4K dual dash cam with a front & rear. They have a hard wire kit that was easy to connect. I have the rear just dangling, I haven’t decided if I’m going to use it since it supposed to go in the middle and can’t and the view is off. I bought them for myself, my wife and my 3 kids and everyone I Loves them.
r/FordMaverickTruck • Hardwired dash cam ->I tried Viofo and had issues with it. Bought a Rove R2 in 2022 and then upgraded to the Rove R3 that corms with a cabin cam. Hasn’t given me any issues since.
r/Dashcam • Dash cam suggestions ->I’ve been using the Rove R2 dual for about a year now, and I chose it mainly because of the price. Plus, it’s great that it doesn’t automatically upload to the web like some others. That way, I can keep everything private. https://a.co/d/860knBC
r/rav4club • What Dashcam do you use/recommend? ->I have Rove R2-4K. I am satisfied with the quality but mine will randomly turn off when I turn off the car every now and then. This worries me that one day it'll be off when I needed it to be recording.
r/dashcams • Looking for The Best Dash Cam – Recommendations? ->This one always dies in the heat during parking mode. Wouldn't recommend it for that reason.
r/GR86 • Dash cam recs? #gr86 #dashcam ->I have it hardwired for parking mode and mine constantly shuts off midday (due to the heat).
r/dashcams • whats an affordable dual dash cam under 150 dollars ->I use this one and its mounted on windshield behind the infotainment screen. the cord is sticky tied to dash down to the power sockets. I really like it and its out of the way. Nice cam as well with gps and speed and excellent display. [Amazon.com: ROVE R2-4K DUAL Dash Cam Front and Rear, STARVIS 2 Sensor, FREE 128GB Card Included, 5G WiFi - up to 20MB/s Fastest Download Speed with App, 4K 2160P/FHD Dash Camera for Cars, 3" IPS, 24H Parking Mode : Electronics](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D6J5B98H?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_2)
r/crv • Dash cam? ->I have the Rove R2-4k. It works well.
r/ram_trucks • Dash cam suggestions? ->I recently bought Rove (on Amazon), dual channel. Working fine so far.
r/DubaiPetrolHeads • Is Viofo Dashcam worth? ->I bought Rove dual channel from Amazon, working great. Installed it on my own, very easy.
r/DubaiPetrolHeads • Dashcam in Abu Dhabi?? Recommendations? ->I have a Rove R2-4K Dual, and since I don't have a sunroof, installation was a breeze. I shot the rear cam cable down the center of the roof behind the headliner (the roof console and rear dome light are easy to remove), then ran down the A pillar to get power. The front one tucks nearly ahead of the rear view mirror. I also got a polarizing filter for the front one, which helps clarity a lot. Image quality is pretty good, but I do need to switch fuses so it's on in "sentry" mode, just in case.
r/GolfGTI • Mk8 GTI dashcams ->I use the Rove R2 4K Pro camera and have it mounted to the stock of the rearview mirror using a different mount. I hid the cords under the window trim and connected it to the port on the center console. Works great and never have to fiddle around with it. 🌞
r/BroncoSport • Anyone have a dashcam setup they like for their Bronco Sport? ->My son has the Rove R-2 4k also. It works pretty good but I hate pulling the videos.
r/Camry • What's everyone's go to dashcam? ->Caveat- I don’t know your budget and I’m not a dash cam expert. I picked a model with an image sensor that I knew was good from watching YouTube comparison reviews last year. I got mine with their polarizing filter on sale for $142 with tax after a coupon. My pick was ROVE R2-4K DUAL Dash Cam Front and Rear. I’m also copying the comment above you as I thought it relevant. ‘Soggy Parfait’ suggested to me “ Dashcams are useful no matter where you are in the world. I have a dashcam installed at day 1 of getting a car. Check r/dashcam for recommendations. Personally I get the Viofo A129 Plus Duo but I think there are newer models that are better.”
r/AskLosAngeles • Is a (front/rear) dash cam actually useful in LA? ->I use rove 4K dual. It plugs into USB-C for power, and powers on/off with the car. I am happy with the video quality.
r/MazdaCX30 • Dash cam recommendations that work with USB-C – no modifications ->Yes. Very good camera. You will need the longer USB cable Rove offers for it though. Highly recommend hardwire kit for 24/7 recording as well.
r/crv • Dash cam questions ->Not true. You can also download the video to your phone through the app. The transfer speeds are miles ahead of the standard R2-4K.
r/crv • Dash cam questions ->I recently got the Rove R2 for mine. Works well and I’m pretty happy with it. I haven’t hard wired it. ROVE R2-4K DUAL Dash Cam Front... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D6J5B98H?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
r/HyundaiTucson • Can anyone recommend a good dash cam for my Tucson? ->Rove R2-4K. Not super expensive like the fancier ones but also not cheap like the $30-$40 ones I had previously that would maybe last one summer. Has rear cam also. Easy install. Pleased with it for the price.
r/Austin • Learn me on your Austin dashcams. What holds up here? ->Yepppp, that’s why I went with the ROVE R2-4K PRO capacitor build handles heat much better
r/Dashcam • First-time dashcam buyer — what should I avoid? ->Can’t speak on the 11th gen but the [rove 4k dash cam](https://a.co/d/ieAuw37) that I got on Amazon works great with my 10th gen civic. Caught a minor accident where an older gentleman merged into me earlier this year and his insurance covered all the damages because of the footage. Pretty sure you need to buy a memory card on top of the dash cam too, I just got a rove brand one with it for compatibility.
r/hondacivic • Dash cam recommendations? ->We have a Rove R2-4K.
r/RVLiving • RV dashcams next must have gadget? ->I got the Rove 4K Dual and it works great for a pretty decent price. I paid the extra $20 to get the harness to make parking mode work while the car's off. A silly kid rear ended me last month and the footage helped speed up the claims process.
r/SubaruForester • Anybody use a dashcam or have any recommendations for one? ->I bought a Rove 4K Dual for about $99 with 1080p front and a rear camera. Easy to use, easy to install. There have been too many close calls so if it ever comes to a collision, I want video. Of course, if I do something dumb, it's going to be on there, too, but if I have momentary insanity, I find I drive more carefully when I know I'm being watched.
r/driving • Without the dashcam, I’d probably be blamed for this ->Using rove front and rear, happy with it so far
r/Camry • What's everyone's go to dashcam? ->Mine is not hardwired https://a.co/d/6n6IaVf
r/Camry • What's everyone's go to dashcam? ->I’m using it, it works great in the heat & the camera quality is pretty decent too, it also has Starvis 2 sensor (make sure you get the one with this, the others have older sensors).
r/DubaiPetrolHeads • Looking for a Dashcam for UAE weather ->That's the one I got, works well enough.
r/GR86 • Dash cam recs? #gr86 #dashcam ->Just swapped my Rove R2-4K for the Viofo A229 Pro and did the install properly. I’ve spent a lot of time researching dashcams before making the switch, and I’ve learned a ton about the market. Dashcams in UAE are getting more popular, and I see many posts recently, so if you have any questions or need advice, I’d be happy to help!
r/DubaiPetrolHeads • Changed dash cam from Rove R2-4K to Viofo 229 pro dual channel. Ask me Anything ->Check Rove r2 4k it is very good, but make sure it’s with Starvis 2 sensor. On amazon there is both versions.
r/DubaiPetrolHeads • Changed dash cam from Rove R2-4K to Viofo 229 pro dual channel. Ask me Anything ->R2 4K have first Starvis IMX 335 sensor, Viofo 229 pro have Starvis 2 IMX 678 front and IMX 675 sensor at the back camera. Video quality on another lever compared to r2 4k. But yeah, I like the app and UI of the Rove much more
r/DubaiPetrolHeads • Changed dash cam from Rove R2-4K to Viofo 229 pro dual channel. Ask me Anything ->I bought my r2 4k literally 6 month ago and they had a first starvis… Rove is good, if the Starvis 2 there with IMX 678 then it’s a no brainer. I could install myself which I did with Rove, but now there is no unwanted wire anywhere around and can do parking mode as well since dashcam is hardwired and not from usb
r/DubaiPetrolHeads • Changed dash cam from Rove R2-4K to Viofo 229 pro dual channel. Ask me Anything ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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