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Troubleshooting with Thinkware

What should I do when I'm experiencing wi-fi connection issues on my Thinkware dash cam?

If you are struggling to connect to the dash cam via Wi-Fi, follow the steps below. Dash Cams with Bluetooth:. Dash Cams without Bluetooth:. Thinkware Dash Cam Link (Bluetooth models only): Initiate a live view or video playback, then follow the prom

What should I do if my Thinkware dash cam keeps rebooting or overheating while I'm driving?

If your Thinkware Dash Cam begins overheating or turning on and off while driving, please try the following steps to fix the issue. If you are still having issues, please contact us at [email protected]. Alternatively, you can also contact Think

What should I do if my front Thinkware dash cam keeps rebooting with the rear camera?

If the front dash cam continually restarts with a rear camera attached, first disconnect the rear camera and test if the rebooting Stops. Please check the connectors on both the cameras and the cable to ensure they are not damaged or worn. Update/Re-

I'm getting a "Format SD Regularly for Data Integrity" or "Memory Card Format Required" error. What's happening?

If the dash cam states "Format SD Regularly for Data Integrity" or "Memory Card Format Required" upon each startup, this is an indication that your microSD Card may be corrupt. If the issue persists, please contact us at [email protected]. Alter

I'm having some Speed and Red Light Camera Issues on my Thinkware dash cam. What should I do?

If you are experiencing an issue with the Red Light/Speed Cameras not announcing while driving, first, please re-download the latest version of the Speed Cam Data to the dash cam itself. If the alerts are still not announcing, please contact us at in

My Thinkware dash cam is displaying the wrong date/time in the video files. What should I do?

If you are having an issue with your dash cam displaying the wrong date and/or time on the video files:. Please check that the timezone and daylight savings settings are correct, and re-download the latest version of the Firmware to the camera. Next,

The date/time stamp on my Thinkware dash cam doesn't seem to work. What do I do?

Your RTC battery may have gone bad, unfortunately. The RTC battery is a small internal component of the dash cam whose sole purpose is to keep an accurate track of the date and time. This is why, if you've ever shut down your dash cam, the date and t

My Thinkware GPS is not Connecting. What should I do?

If the GPS is not connecting when the device is powering on, please note that the GPS signal may not be received in out-of-service areas (such as garages or tunnels), or if the device is located between tall buildings. Also, GPS signal reception may

My Thinkware dash cam won't power on / turn on. What should I do?

Is your Thinkware dash cam no longer powering on? If that is the case, this is most likely a power issue. Please try the following steps to fix the problem. Please also check out our general Why Won't My Dash Cam Turn On page here. We love hearing fr

My Thinkware dash cam is warm to the touch, is this normal?

A dash cam of this calibre is a pretty high-tech piece of equipment. When you think about it from an engineering perspective, capturing high-quality full HD, 2K, or 4K video takes a large amount of processing power. Until a few years ago, any dash ca