Introducing the All-New U3000 PRO – Now Available!
Sony STARVIS 2 Image Sensor
Experience unmatched clarity with the U3000, equipped with upgraded 4K recording, powered by Sony’s advanced STARVIS 2 sensor and a high-performance Ambarella CPU. This enhanced technology ensures exceptional video quality, while the adjustable bitrate feature allows you to capture footage with greater precision and detail.
Wide Dynamic Range
Enhances image clarity by adjusting color balance in bright or shadowed environments.
Smart Auto-Exposure
Automatically adjusts exposure for clear footage in bright sunlight or headlight glare.
Dewarping Technology
Minimizes image distortion typically caused by a wide angle lens, and delivers a close-to-real image of the world.
Super Night Vision 4.0
Super Night Vision 4.0 takes advantage of Sony STARVIS 2’s advances in high sensitivity and low noise technology to help the U3000 capture clearer footage in low-light conditions.
Radar Parking Mode
with Built-in Radar
Radar Parking Mode uses low-power front and rear radars to monitor motion, ensuring extended parking surveillance with minimal power consumption. When the radar detects movement in the selected range, the dash cam "wakes up" from a low-power state and records a 20-second video clip.
*Requires hardwiring or the OBD-II cable
Parking Surveillance
*Requires installation of a hardwiring cable or OBD II power cable
Smart Parking Mode
Time Lapse
Energy Saving
Motion & Impact Detection
Easy Wi-Fi
Device Pairing
Effortlessly pair your dash cam with any compatible Android or iOS device using the THINKWARE DASH CAM LINK app. Once connected, you can easily adjust settings, replay footage, and download your latest driving videos on the go.
Dual-band Wi-Fi
Enjoy the best connectivity in any environment with the U3000’s dual-band Wi-Fi. Your iOS or Android smartphone can be connected to either the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz bandwidth for faster file transfers.
THINKWARE CONNECTED
Receive impact notifications or monitor remotely what’s happening around your vehicle via your smartphone with the THINKWARE CONNECTED app.
1. Connecting the dash cam to a mobile hotspot device or a Wi-Fi network with Internet access will consume data. Carrier/Service Provider charges may apply.
2. The smartphone used to set up the Internet connection on the dash cam cannot also be used as a mobile hotspot for the dash cam. A different hotspot device/smartphone is required.
3. To connect the dash cam to the internet, use the THINKWARE Dash Cam Link App. Once the dash cam is connected to the internet, you can go to the THINKWARE CONNECTED app to get access to CONNECTED features.
Strong Impact Notifications
Impact Notification when Parked
Send Emergency Message
Remote Live View
Vehicle Status & Driving History
Captured Image of Most Recent Parking
You can check the images of your front and rear view cameras of where you last parked, so you won’t have to remember where you parked your vehicle.
Strong Impact Notifications
Impact Notification when Parked
Send Emergency Message
Remote Live View
Vehicle Status & Driving History
Captured Image of Most Recent Parking
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
A suite of features designed to enhance driving safety by reducing the risk of collisions and mitigating injury severity. These systems provide real-time audio alerts to help keep you aware of potential hazards on the road.
Front Vehicle Departure Warning (FVDW)
Notifies the driver when the vehicle ahead starts moving after being at a complete stop.
Forward Collision Warning System (FCWS)
Monitors the speed and distance of the vehicle ahead, alerting the driver when the following distance becomes unsafe at speeds over 40 km/h.
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
Notifies the driver when the vehicle unintentionally drifts out of its lane at speeds over 50 km/h.
Safety Camera Alerts
Using its built-in GPS, the dash cam tracks your vehicle's speed and time data, providing alerts for upcoming red light and speed cameras.
What's in the Box
33 reviews for U3000 Front
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Features
8.4 MP Sony STARVIS 2 sensor
152° Wide Viewing Angle
Super Night Vision 4.0
Dewarping Technology
Advanced Video Clear Technology
HEVC format H.265
Built-in Radar
Built-in Bluetooth & Wi-Fi
Built-in GPS
ADAS (LDWS/FCWS/uFCWS/FVDW)
Safety Camera Alert (Speed & Red Light Camera)
Parking Surveillance Mode (Radar, Smart, Motion & Impact Detection, Time Lapse and Energy Saving Mode)*
Easy Device Pairing
THINKWARE CONNECTED (Locate Vehicle, Impact Notification, Captured Image of Most Recent Parking and Remote Live View)**
THINKWARE Dash Cam Link app
Supports MicroSD Cards up to 512 GB
Supercapacitor
Integrated Thermal Protection
Anti-File Corruption
*Requires Hardwiring Cable or OBD II Power Cable and installation for Parking Surveillance mode (professional installation recommended)
**THINKWARE CONNECTED uses your smartphone’s or mobile hotspot device’s internet connection to send and receive notifications. Carrier charges may apply.
Specifications
Camera: 8.4 MP Sony STARVIS 2 IMX678
Frame Rate: 30, 60 fps
Viewing Angle: Front – 152° (Diagonal)
Dimensions(WxDxH): 69.8 x 98.1 x 55.5 mm (2.75 x 3.86 x 2.19 inches)
Weight: 133 g (0.293 lb)
Storage Temperature: -20°~ 70° C (-4°~ 158° F)
Operating Temperature: -10°~ 60° C (14°~ 140° F)
Capacity: MicroSD card 64/128/256/512 GB (UHS-I)
Interface: DC-IN / V-IN / EXT. / BAT. / MicroSD Card Slot
Input Power: DC 12/24V
GPS: Built-in GPS
Radar: Built-in Radar (Front, rear)
Languages: English (US, UK), Chinese (Simplified), French (Canada, France), German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
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Tradd (verified owner) –
This camera appears to work great, parking radar operates as it should and many of the settings are easy to adjust on the smartphone app. When you unbox this expensive flagship model from Thinkware all you are going to find is 3 cables, adhesive pads, and a warranty book in 17 languages (that will immediately go in the trash). You will need to figure the rest out on your own. Some of it is intuitive and most of your install time will be spent running the wires, but getting the rest done will require some advice from online videos. Including a QR code or physical book to an install guide is just a suggestion for the company, but the product quality is top-notch.
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Tradd (verified owner) –
This camera appears to work great, parking radar operates as it should and many of the settings are easy to adjust on the smartphone app. When you unbox this expensive flagship model from Thinkware all you are going to find is 3 cables, adhesive pads, and a warranty book in 17 languages (that will immediately go in the trash). You will need to figure the rest out on your own. Some of it is intuitive and most of your install time will be spent running the wires, but getting the rest done will require some advice from online videos. Including a QR code or physical book to an install guide is just a suggestion for the company, but the product quality is top-notch.
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Yuriy (verified owner) –
Purchased already two of them.
Did installation by myself.
Working perfectly fine.
Liked it.
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Anonymous –
I bought this unit roughly a month ago and it has worked flawlessly so far. The video is clear as a bell and the app works just fine for me. I am using a Samsung Note 10+ if that matters. This is not to dismiss other reviewers because I don’t know the problems they are having. I can only give my take on my experience with it. I am very satisfied with it so far. I will be buying the rear camera next month. I had to secure a place to mount it. My 2015 Toyota 4Runner has a back window that rolls down so I had to make sure I could secure a mounting point before I bought it since I couldn’t mount it on the rear glass.
Anonymous –
I am really enjoying this unit. I will be getting the rear camera too. The clarity of the video is incredible. So far is has been working flawlessly. I highly recommend it!
Remo (verified owner) –
Quality is only slightly better than Blackview DR-900. Thinkware is larger. Connection to phone is easier with U3000. Setup to cloud is nightmare. Overall I’m happy but cloud setup forces me to remove star.
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K (verified owner) –
Good resolution, good parking mode, easy app interface.
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Uberfarben (verified owner) –
I recently picked up the THINKWARE U3000 running a dual setup for front and rear coverage. Gotta say, it’s quite a solid performer. The radar parking mode is a standout feature, adding a significant layer of security. The camera’s image quality is on point, delivering clear and detailed footage.
However, it’s a bit of a downer that there’s no HDR mode. On bright sunny days, this can lead to blown-out highlights, especially with license plates. It’s not a deal-breaker, but it’s a notable omission.
In my evaluation, I’d give it a solid 4 stars. The dashcam is technically sound, and the included accessories like the ODBC power cable, cable clips, and a heat shield sticker are practical additions. Toss in HDR, and this would easily be a 5-star contender.
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stephen Warburton (verified owner) –
great camera crystal clear
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Ash (verified owner) –
After doing research for the current 2023 lineup of dashcams, I settled on this model. Video image quality had its pro’s and con’s compared to other models, but after personally using it and viewing video quality, I feel it achieves what I’m looking for in a dashcam.
Installation on this camera was pretty easy. I did have an issue with the rear camera though. The connection to the camera was not great. Slightly tapping the connection would cause it to disconnect. I did end up exchanging it for another one, and the replacement doesn’t seem to have that issue as easily. If I tapped on the connection really hard, I could eventually get it to disconnect as well, but I don’t feel that would be an issue under normal conditions so I let it slide. Also, pay attention when installing the long cable for the rear camera. Even though both connections are the same type, the casing of the connectors is different. One connector end is meant specifically for the rear camera. I made the mistake of getting it backwards on my first installation.
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GD (verified owner) –
I’ve been using Thinkware products for many years. Mainly been using the Thinkware F800 2 Channel in my F150. I recently decided to upgrade to the U3000, and am not disappointed at all. It is a very solid upgrade over the previous 1080 generation of dash cameras from Thinkware.
The app is much more intuitive then the older one which constantly had connection issues. I did have a few issues at first as I could not get the U3000 to connect to the app for the initial setup. After many hours of trouble shooting I found out it was because I plopped in the older dash camera MicroSD card that was full, and the camera wouldn’t function correctly until I reformatted the MicroSD card on the computer. I was then able to plug it in and complete the initial setup and reformat the card on the device directly.
Overall the camera quality is great, the parking modes, and the included OBD connection setup is fantastic. Much easier, and don’t have to worry about hardwiring this camera directly to the battery/fusebox. The parking modes can be a bit intimidating, but with some tweaking you can get it just right so that you don’t have 10+ alerts every time you get in the car.
Compared to some other dash camera brands, I was a bit reserved on my purchase, as some online videos were pretty rough on this U3000, regarding quality compared to other 4k models. But in the end, I went ahead with the U3000 just due to the reliability of the parking modes, and experience with the previous camera I’ve used for many years.
On sale, this is a must have for sure if you want something reliable that will function on very hot summer days or very cold winter nights and still function as intended. There are also many online features that I have not yet tested.
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ryan (verified owner) –
Great quality I do like the u1000 a little better but being able to have increased quality is worth it. They need to allow larger storage though
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Ryan Jones (verified owner) –
This product is by far one of the best out there my only thing is you can’t connect to your car when your not near it. Like if I’m in my house I can not connect to the video but once I get in or close enough to Bluetooth distance I can connect and get a live view or whatever. It would be five stars everything else works fine the motion detection and the impact recording all great ????.
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Jason and Alison Johnson (verified owner) –
Easy setup app works great dependability 100% .spot check pulling clips works every time
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Anonymous (verified owner) –
While the picture is not as good as I expected, it is still quite nice! The biggest plus for me is that this camera actually turns on/works when its supposed to, and shuts off/stops recording when it’s supposed to. I can’t say that about the other dashcam brand I bought a few months ago! The U3000 is also easy to connect to the app and easy to set up. Definitely happy so far with this purchase!
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Sandeep p. (verified owner) –
Just name is enough to make its quality worth.you get what you pay for.thinkware and rexing reputable companies
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Jason and Alison Johnson (verified owner) –
Easy setup app works great dependability 100% .spot check pulling clips works every time
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Random (verified owner) –
I didn’t have any problems with the rear camera – installing or using. I followed the installation instructions and ensured that the end of the cable labeled “FRONT” was inserted into the front/main dashcam.
To make installation easier I downloaded the Android app, powered the dashcam temporarily with the 12v adapter, and watched live on my phone as I positioned the camera before touching the adhesive to the glass
I also didn’t have a problem finding a user manual/instructions, as the one guide that came in the package had a QR code that takes you to a web page with user manuals for all of Thinkware’s products.
The radar/motion detection has worked well so far.
I will edit this review (if possible) to include any long term observations, and to see if this camera holds up to winter cold.
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Anonymous (verified owner) –
While the picture is not as good as I expected, it is still quite nice! The biggest plus for me is that this camera actually turns on/works when its supposed to, and shuts off/stops recording when it’s supposed to. I can’t say that about the other dashcam brand I bought a few months ago! The U3000 is also easy to connect to the app and easy to set up. Definitely happy so far with this purchase!
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Jonathan Kim (verified owner) –
I am very impressed with this LED security light and its low-profile design that fits neatly behind the rearview mirror, blending well with my vehicle’s windshield. This design cleverly disguises the camera as part of the vehicle.
I’ve used several high-quality dash cameras before, but this was my first time trying a 4K camera with Sony’s Starvis2 image sensor and built-in radar. I was excited to try it, and it did not disappoint. The picture quality is excellent, and the phone app makes it easy to connect to the U3000 and download videos.
Most importantly, its low energy consumption in parking mode is a big plus compared to other models. Overall, I’m very satisfied with this purchase and its performance.
Bijendra (verified owner) –
Best and reliable dash cam with Sony starvis 2.
MarkK –
Clear picture, even at night, easy video retrieval.
I purchased this dashcam about two months ago and have been using it ever since. It is an amazing dash cam with extremely clear video quality. The app is amazing and works way better than the app for my Thinkware U-1000 did. It’s very easy to retrieve recordings, very easy to program, very easy to connect to. It includes a circular polarizing filter (CPL), which does an amazing job of eliminating glare in the picture. If you are installing this in an EV or hybrid, although the dashcam does have a feature which you can set it to will automatically turn itself off if the 12V battery charge gets too low, I would recommend also installing an iVolt backup battery. Although Best Buy does not sell them, they will install them. This is my fifth dashcam, my second Thinkware and I’m sticking with this brand.
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HG –
Best value dashcam!
This dashcam is awesome, it’s pretty simple to setup and works as intended, install it and forget about it, lastly the price-quality ratio is the best out there.
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Verified owner Demetri (verified owner) –
David –
Nice unit U3000
Nice unit, I upgraded from the U1000
I like all of it’s features.
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Ben J. –
It works fine
The only thing that would be better is if there was a green on the unit itself. All setting and videos have to be done through your phone
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BobE –
Highly recommend the U3000 front and rear dash cam
The U3000 provides high quality videos both front and rear. It is easy to install and setup. The support for THINKWARE is excellent as well. My only suggestions are to improve the apps to be easier to manage and view events.
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John H –
Outstanding!!!
This is my first dash cam. I did a lot of research before purchasing it and I am so glad I went with the U3000. It is outstanding. The quality is fantastic.
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NTL –
Works similar to the U1000, 2 new apps needed
U3000 connects to the iPhone much better than U1000. U3000 needs 2 apps and can be a bit of a hassle to set up. But once done, works well. MAC Software on the App store doesn’t work or doesn’t work well, so remember to use the software on the SD card (works best) and don’t format it! The Ultra Low Power Saving mode takes time to get used to. Hotspot connection and alerts works fine. Happy with purchase.
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Mike Banks –
Good for protecting yourself
Great for protecting yourself on a roadtrip if an accident occurs. The only reason I have it 4/5 stars is that i wish it would be better at recording cool things i drive through/by. It automatically records when a large bump occurs, so either a pothole or a speed bump, etc. When it records, it does 30 seconds before the “bump” and 30 seconds after. So only one minute total, but that should be perfect for an accident.
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Verified owner Jose (verified owner) –
Excelente 👌
Verified owner Stephen Keener (verified owner) –
Works great and provides peace of mind
Verified owner Gary A. (verified owner) –
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