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While previous Thinkware models, such as the U1000, came with a hardwiring cable, the Thinkware U3000 comes standard with an OBD power cable. This, too, will enable your parking mode, with a simple plug-and-play connection. However, the OBD installat
The Thinkware U3000 can still use the same power cable as previous Thinkware models, with the exception of the Thinkware F790, F770, and F550. The Thinkware U3000 has a different rear camera cable, switching from Micro USB to Mini USB. The front cam
Unfortunately, HDR functionality is not supported by the Ambarella H22A77 CPU in the Thinkware U3000. However, it is still Thinkware’s best dash cam in terms of video quality and resolution, thanks to its 8MP Sony STARVIS 2 IMX 678 front sensor and S
Yes. Just like the Thinkware Q1000, the Thinkware U3000 is equipped with a Wide Angle Lens and Dewarping Technology to ensure that all front footage is recorded with minimal distortion, delivering a close-to-real view of the road ahead. We love heari
The EXT port in the Thinkware U3000 is used to connect a separate GPS antenna, which is useful if the dash camera's GPS signal is impeded by a heat-reflecting windshield or a heated windshield, often found on European vehicles. Meanwhile, the BATT po
Yes, and it can be done separately for ADAS, Safety Camera Alerts, and U3000 System Notifications. We love hearing from our customers, and we'd love to get your feedback to further improve your experience with us. Let us know how we're doing, or cont
Yes. The Thinkware U3000 enables users to adjust Image Quality with Standard and High Options. The Standard Option records at a Bitrate of 24Mbps while the High Option is at 30Mbps. The lower bitrate option will decrease the size of the footage, allo
To format the SD card in the Thinkware U3000, hold down the REC button + the Wi-Fi button for 5~ seconds. The camera will provide an audio notification that it will format the SD Card and reboot over the course of a minute. We love hearing from our c
The Thinkware U3000 can record a scene when an accident occurs while driving and store it as a separate file. To start SOS recording, press and hold the REC button for 3 seconds. After pressing the REC button, the video will be recorded for 10 second
The Thinkware U3000's Bluetooth connection is used to authenticate connections with the Thinkware Dash Cam Link smartphone app, in lieu of a password, and perform simple in-app actions. This includes changing settings, pre-viewing parking mode events
If your Thinkware U3000 is unable to connect to the internet after successfully pairing it with a nearby hotspot/wifi connection, please check the internet settings in the system settings. If this setting is turned off, then the Thinkware U3000 will
If you turn off the internet setting on your Thinkware U3000, then the U3000 will not be able to connect to the internet. This will prevent it from connecting to any wifi networks and will disable the cloud entirely, making the Thinkware Connected ap
Our recommendation is to have this enabled. This is important if you wish to connect to the Thinkware Connected Cloud features. If this isn’t enabled, the dash cam will not be able to connect to any internet source. We love hearing from our customers
Set Privacy Recording is a feature that only saves a limited duration of footage for your privacy. Our recommendation is to have it Disabled. However, if you want to enable this, you can choose between 1 min, 2 min, or 3 min options. Files will be sa
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The Thinkware U3000 has a built-in voltage monitor that allows you to set a voltage cutoff. With this setting, you can also set a timer so that your dash cam will turn off after a specific duration of parking mode or the voltage cutoff, whichever com
With the Thinkware U3000's built-in radar sensors, motion can be detected from a distance of 1 meter (3.3 feet) minimum to 5 meters (16.4 feet) maximum, depending on the sensitivity selected. This works for both front and rear cameras. We love hearin
The solar attenuation layer found on some vehicles (such as the Land Rover Discovery) is designed to reduce heat and UV rays entering the vehicle, but due to the metal oxide coatings, it may interfere with the radar sensors of the Thinkware U3000. To
The built-in Radar sensors of the U3000 do supply signals on the same wavelength as standard Radar Detectors. However, the Radar sensors only function once the vehicle is turned off, so there will not be any interference. There is a possibility of a
Instead of X-Rays, Thinkware's RADAR sensors use radio waves to monitor the surroundings. To walk you through it, the Thinkware U3000’s RADAR sends out radio waves, which pass through the windshield glass. When these waves hit an object, they bounce
To Factory Reset the Thinkware U3000, hold down the REC button + the MIC button for 5~ seconds. The front unit of the Thinkware U3000 also has a reset slot. To reset, simply insert the tip of a thin, blunt object like a SIM card ejector into the slot
The Thinkware heat shield is a specialized film designed to deflect heat away from the dash cam. It is mounted on the windshield first, after which the dash cam is mounted on top. This will help with preventing overheating and provide extra protectio