🚗 Drive with Confidence: Your eyes on the road, even when you're not!
The THINKWARE FA200 is the all-around economical dash cam you’ve been waiting for. Designed with utmost discreetness in mind while jam-packed with features such as built-in Wi-Fi and advanced parking mode, this sleek and compact dash cam offers 2-channel recording; so you can rest easy knowing the FA200 has your back. Key features: Full HD 1080p front and HD 720p rear recording, Wide Dynamic Range, 140-degree distortion-free, wide viewing angle, true colour video quality, improved night time picture quality recording, Ambarella 12 chipset, Built-in Wi-Fi with mobile app viewer for reviewing footage and configuring dash cam settings on a compatible iOS & Android smartphone, Red light camera and speed camera alerts, and GPS data (speed, time, location) in video recordings with optional GPS antenna, integrated thermal protection with super capacitor and thermal sensor for high temperature cut-off, anti-file corruption, format free technology, maximum 128GB micro SD card capacity, smart file management, various recording modes - continuous, event, manual, parking, impact, motion. Optional accessories: TWA-SGM GPS Antenna for red light camera and speed camera alerts, and to embed GPS data (speed, time, location) in video recordings. One-year manufacturer's : covers units sold at authorized retailers only. *Disclaimer: Device is pre-loaded with a firmware and GPS data that are specific for use within the US only. Proper device operation cannot be outside of the US.
G**Z
Easy to Use and Nice Video
I installed this and have been driving with it for about two months now. I didn't use the hardwire kit that was included, though. I instead ordered the EchoMaster OBD II Power Cable directly from the Thinkware website ($40). The OBD II cable is a much easier installation and only took a few seconds to get everything hooked up. The most time consuming part of installation was getting the cables hidden behind the door jams and A-pillar columns so as not to be hanging out all over the place. But once installed, it's basically set-it-and-forget-it. The OBD II cable automatically controls on/off and parking surveillance mode with no further input required. Also, I'm using a 128GB SD card, instead of the included 16GB card. (So, basically, the only thing I'm actually using from the bundle are the two cameras and the chords. I wasn't able to find the FA200 without the bundle, and the price point was reasonable enough that I didn't worry too much about it.)Connection to the camera wifi through my iPhone is straight forward and I haven't had any issues. I really only needed to connect to do the initial setup, and if I want to view the video feed or download a video. So far, I've only had one "idjut" almost hit me, so I've only downloaded the two (front and rear) videos for that minute, but download was hassle free. It does take a minute or so to download to the phone due to the file size. I'll note that you have to hit the wifi button on the camera if you want to connect, so thankfully your phone won't connect automatically every time you get in the car.Picture quality is relatively good. I did notice that sample video on youtube showed a sight "fish eye" quality, but it doesn't actually seem to do that on the downloaded videos. The downloaded videos look like a regular camera perspective, so I don't know what was up with the youtube videos. Video definition is pretty good. You can make out license plates and street signs, etc.*** UPDATE ***: After paying a bit more attention, there is a slight fish eye, especially around the edges. But it does not really effect the video in the way a normal "fish eye" camera would.My only downside is that the rear camera, though small, is fairly obvious from inside the vehicle. My rear view window has a bump for the high tail light, so I had to put the camera under the bump to be centered. The camera isn't exactly "stealthy," but it isn't overly obnoxious, either. (After I placed it, I realized I could have put the rear camera off to the side of the bump without really affecting the view, which would have placed the camera higher on the window. But, since I'd already installed it, I didn't want to pull off the adhesive and risk not being able to re-use it.) Overall, though, I'm quite happy with the FA200.
T**Z
An easily installed dash cam that works flawlessly.
We have Thinkware dash cams installed in all our vehicles and have saved a ton of money in insurance claims as a result. All it takes is one accident that isn't your fault to pay for a dash cam -- insurance companies cannot argue with dash cam footage. We have F750s in two vehicles (Now the F800), and FA200s in two vehicles... all with rear cameras.Installation and configuration is a breeze if you do the following:A) Purchase the Thinkware OBDII installation cable from Amazon so you don't have to mess with the fuse box. And there is absolutely no guessing as to which fuses to use.B) Use your computer to configure the dash cam settings once you get it up and running. (More Below)C) DO NOT DOWNLOAD THE 2.5-3 STAR APP. All it does is make you waste gas as you struggle to connect to the Thinkware wifi, sign in, allow notifications.... etc... and then it doesn't work worth a flip. Additionally, it often cannot be used after an accident. (More Below)For B) above.... You might ask how you can use the computer to configure the dash cam when there are absolutely NO instructions how to. It's easy -- just unplug the dash cam to stop annoying 'please insert a memory card' messages, take the memory card out of the dash cam, put it in your computer, go to the 'set up' folder, click on the 'setup' file (has a picture of your dash cam as an icon), and go through the options for settings.My settings?a) I MUTE THE ANNOYING ANNOUNCEMENTS - go to settings, system, and set volume to 0. Again, no where is there documentation on 'mute'b) I turn off all 'safety' notifications. I don't need both my car and my camera to tell me I'm drifting out of my lane or in peril of rear-ending someone. My passengers will do that!c) I turn ON all battery saving featuresFor C) above....So, now you might ask -- how do you watch your videos when you want?Easy -- on your PC... just plug in your memory card and go to the different folders to watch the videos you want (continuous, parking, event/accident, etc...)Ok, now you might ask, how do I get to my videos if I'm in an accident?Thinkware would encourage you to use their app which requires power (engine running) and you to connect to your dash cam. Unfortunately, if you're in an accident, you may not be able to keep your engine running....Amazon to the rescue here too. I searched for about 10 seconds to find a micro sd/sd card reader for my iphone that does not require an app to use. I have one in every glove box.... And find I use them for more than my dash cam.Sorry for the long review....
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