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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 Connected (Bluetooth models only): Initiate a live view or video playback, then follow the prompts

What should I do if I'm experiencing errors when exporting my footage to my smartphone from the Thinkware Dash Cam Link app?

If you are experiencing an error exporting footage to your smartphone via the Thinkware Dash Cam Link App, please follow the steps below to resolve the issue. If you are still having issues, please contact us at [email protected]. Alternatively,

What should I do if I'm experiencing errors when exporting my footage to my smartphone from the Thinkware Cloud app?

If you are experiencing an error exporting footage to your smartphone via the Thinkware Cloud App, please follow the steps below to resolve the issue. If you are still having issues, please contact us at [email protected]. Alternatively, you can

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

If your Thinkware Dash Cam begins 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 Thinkware support at

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 is correct, and re-download the latest version of the Firmware to the camera. Next, try using a different SD card.

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 accurate track of the date and time. This is why, if you've ever shut down your dash cam, the date and time

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, or if the product is located between tall buildings. Also, GPS signal reception may not be available during stor

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 camcord

I cannot download the Thinkware Dash Cam Link App on an Android phone. What should I do?

Android users running any software before 9.0 will be unable to download the Thinkware Dash Cam Link Application in the Google Play Store. Please send an email to [email protected] and request the legacy Thinkware Dash Cam Link App File. This fil

I can't download the Thinkware Cloud app on my Android phone. What should I do?

Android users running any software before 7.0 will be unable to download the Thinkware Cloud Application in the Google Play Store. Please send an email to [email protected] and request the legacy Thinkware Cloud App File. This file will allow you

I'm getting a "Dash Cam Not Responding" error message. What do I do?

When connecting to the mobile app for the dash cam, if you receive the pop-up "Dash Cam is not responding" immediately after opening the app, this is an indication that you have downloaded the incorrect application. Please double-check to ensure that

I'm getting a "This dash cam is not supported" message when connecting camera to the Thinkware app. What should I do?

If you are connecting to your Thinkware camera's wifi and then attempting to connect in the Thinkware application, but are receiving the message "This dash cam is not supported. The connection will end", then we have good news, as this is an easy fix