THINKWARE - Q200 2K Front & 1080p Rear Dash Cam with GPS and Wi-Fi - Dark Blue

[PROS] - Setup Process: Getting the dash cam connected was straightforward for the most part. I had a small connectivity issue, but they were resolved once I restarted my phone. From there, I'm able to connect to the Q200 seamlessly whenever I start up my vehicle. - Accurate Impact Detection: For testing, I increased the sensitivity settin to see how much it would record. I was quite pleased by the number of video clips the dash captured while I was driving and parked. Even certain speed bumps would trigger the camera to start recording. Overall, this was pretty impressive. - Great Video Quality: The 2K resolution on this device is sharp. Details were crisp and specific signs/markings were preserved properly. I was mostly surprised by the performance of the nighttime mode. Everything remain vivid enough even in poor to no lighting. [CONS] - Missing Manual: I thought this was one-off scenario, but the website confirms that no manual is included in the box. There's a QR code that leads to the website where I was able to download the full manual. Furthermore, I wish this information was already incorporated into the app to explain the various modes and settings to new users. - No cloud storage: Having only one way to access footage makes owning the Q200 (along with other non-cloud based cams) a double-edged sword. On one hand, you can just simply remove the SD card and upload the recordings to a device. On the other hand, theft will result in the loss of all of this data. The latter scenario is a real concern given that dash cams make cars more attractive to suspected burglars. Having a backup storage option would provide a bit more piece of mind. [CONCLUSION] The Thinkware Q200 works very well. It provides a satisfactory level of protection for when I'm out and about driving. It's trustworthy, and does an effective job.

This review is for the Thinkware Dash Cam Q200. I'll briefly say that the dash cam has been working nicely and setup wasn't too difficult. It has quite a few features and it records great but can be slow to connect and load videos. Also the settings within the app can do a better job at explaining what the settings actually do. I'll go more into detail below. Setup: 4/5 Setup was actually quite easy considering this was my first time setting up a dash cam and the setup will differ depending on the vehicle you have. I have a 2023 Ford F-150 with a 4 door super crew cab. First you'll have to find proper placement for your cameras. My front was just underneath my center view mirror while my other is on the driver side rear window because I did not have enough wire to connect my front camera to my rear camera. You'll have to run a wire from the front camera to a power source ( ODB, cigarette light port, or directly to the battery), then run a short wire for the GPS module, and the 3rd wire to connect the rear and front camera together. But you'll have to find a path to run your wiring and tuck them in to your vehicles trim with the plastic tool provided. Once all is connected, have the app downloaded and follow the instructions in the app to continue. But you may want to run your wiring first and wait to adhere the cameras until you download the app and get your camera views first before adhering the cameras. THIS IS IMPORTANT. Camera quality: 4/5 It states the front camera is 2K and rear is 1080p but they look the same to me as far as quality and clarity. They do a good job recording and depending on your settings within the app, will record at certain times or events. I have watched the recordings and they look decent. the front and back camera are quite small as well so they are pretty discrete looking. App and features: 4/5 The app was easy to download and setup with step by step instructions. Once inside the app you will have plenty of features to choose from. I do wish there was more explanations on what each setting does as sometimes it was rather unclear so I am left with figuring out how the setting work by trial. Not a huge deal but kind of annoying. The app can connect to your wifi and bluetooth and connecting does take longer than it should especially when trying to load the videos it recorded. When opening your videos it will say there was an incident recording at a certain time but when I viewed the footage it was just a false incident, like going over a speed bump will cause a false incident recording but the sensitivity can be changed in the settings. You can also change if you want your recording to be continuous, in parking mode, time lapse mode and economy mode but they do not explain the difference much. All in all, it a nice starter dash cam system with some decent settings but annoying settings. It has worked good for me in recording while driving. If I were to get hit while parked I know it will record the incident. I did have to place the rear camera behind the driver side on the back window because I did not have long enough wiring to connect the front and rear dash cameras.

TL;DR: 1. SETUP: It is not as intuitive as it should be 2. USE: There are a lot of settings you can change to customize once you download the app, but there could be more 3. USABILITY: It wasn’t as seamless as it should have been. It disconnected from the app multiple times, but still recorded everything as expected, although it didn’t inspire confidence 4. OVERALL: For a DashCam, you can set it and pretty much forget it, especially since Thinkware is a reliable company. It is a premium looking device. Thinkware Connected should be offered and included, as well as a quick start guide. Some sort of screen on the device would make it more useful, instead of a set of 2 lights, as well as a backup battery. I have personally used a few different DashCams, as well as a couple GoPro’s (which I would not recommend as a DashCam replacement). I have been using a competitor’s DashCam almost exclusively for around 5 years. It was a good model and has aged over time, which is why I was excited to try Thinkware’s new road warrior. My initial thoughts including the packaging wasn’t very inspiring or colorful. It didn’t feel premium, which is fine, as I most likely will recycle it pretty quickly (and its outer packing definitely felt that it should). Inside the packaging was similar and displayed the front facing camera. Below that, everything else, including the rear camera were in individual plastic bags (some zippered, some folded) and mostly had plastic covered wire ties. There were 3 QR codes on a small pamphlet to find additional information, as well as some warranty information. Disappointedly, there wasn’t a quick start guide. I took everything out of the box before installing in my car. I figured out where I wanted everything to go and examined both cameras. There is a 32GB MicroSD Card preinstalled in the main unit. I decided not to hardwire or use the OBDII cables, but instead to use the 12V cigarette lighter adapter, as I was planning on using the second row charger in my car, but the cable was about 6” too short for that. I eventually got everything sorted (the included trim tool was a lifesaver! Thank you!). Installation embarrassingly took me longer than it should have (a neighbor stopped by to ask what I was doing ;) ), but overall really shouldn’t take very long; maybe 5 - 30 minutes depending on on your confidence and ability. Once everything is installed how you like, you will want to make sure you download the app. I have the latest iPhone, an iPhone 15 Pro and downloaded the app to it. It was easy to connect my phone with the Q200. In the app, there is a main page with 3 tabs on the bottom. The first tab is where you can connect the Q200 to your device, as well as see a live view from one of the cameras at a time, edit the DashCam settings and see it’s information, including the firmware settings. The third tab is where you can update your settings and safety cameras (i.e. red light and photo radar cameras). The middle tab is only readable when your camera is connected to the app - and isn’t the fastest, but it reasonable. When you’re ready to hit the road, you don’t need to connect the app to the Q200. The Q200 will say, “Please have a safe drive today” and will tell you when it’s disconnected. I didn’t see a setting to edit and/or turn off those sounds, but that probably will come in a future Firmware Update. Once I realized you don’t need to connect the app, I was able to see my drive in short videos and incidents along the way (in the second tab). The cameras worked well. The front one is noticeably clearer and excellent (since using, I’ve only used it during the day with sun, some rain and some overcast. I haven’t used it in really inclement weather yet, nor have I used it at night). While setting up, I could feel it was getting warm on my lap (it was about 55 F out and overcast), which may be of concern in the warmer months, but it’s has thermal regulation, so I’m not really concerned. Overall, I would like it to include more. It would be nice to have Thinkware Connected offered and/or included. I would like some sort of screen or easy to use controls. I would like not permanent option, so I could use it in other vehicle more easily, a non-proprietary charging cable (USB-C), GPS built in (instead of external) and a battery backup (as added protection if something did go wrong). I like it, as it functions nicely, but feel there should be more to it. There isn’t a lot of difference between my 5+ year old DashCam and the Q200 - the front camera is significantly better, but the overall convenience is lacking (removable, instead of permanent install, no backup battery, no emergency camera use function if needed once outside the vehicle). It is a nice DashCam system and should work well going into the future, but isn’t all that much different from the higher end versions from a few years ago.

The Thinkware Q200 dash cam has a 2K resolution front camera and a 1080p rear camera. It comes with a 32GB SD card and can take up to a 256GB memory card. It has many features, among them several driver assistance options, GPS, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connection. It would have been a great dash cam if it wasn’t for the troublesome app that made the experience mediocre. I had it professionally installed by the Geek Squad; they did a hardwired installation which was my choice. Both front and rear cameras are made of hard plastic that feels well built. Unlike many other dash cams, the Thinkware Q200 doesn’t have an interactive touchscreen display and no cabin camera which could be a drawback for some users. However, live footage, front and back, can still be accessed through the app. The Parking mode is simple and it detects and records movements around the car. It has a voice assistant that welcomes you as you enter the car and summarizes the parking mode activities, which is a nice option if only the sound quality was better. This model has a GPS module that comes in handy in case of an accident by providing useful data such as location and speed. The dash cam works seamlessly as it should and is not intrusive. The front camera resolution, at 2K, provides good video clarity in most conditions. License plates and other details are easy to make out during the day. Night vision is also decent but a bit grainy. As safety features, it offers forward collision warning and lane departure warning. I was able to test the lane departure warning and compared it to the one included in my car. It worked well overall, a little miss here and there but. if you have an older car without that option, this one would be worth it. This dash cam could have been great if not for the app. Bluetooth connection is quick and reliable. To take full advantage of the dash cam, Wi-Fi connectivity is required and that is where it falls short. Only through Wi-Fi can you change the settings, download recordings directly through the phone and view live footage. It’s been an exercise in frustration trying to connect to the Wi-Fi, even though it says that it is connected it keeps on failing many times. Once I get it connected, live view, front and back is quick with no lags, and the user interface is easy to navigate. I managed to download a new update and the user manual and change the settings easily and quickly. The software is responsive and efficient but it’s a hit or miss with the connectivity. Thankfully, there’s a dashboard version for PCs where you can review the recordings by inserting and connecting the SD card. In conclusion, the Thinkware Q200 is a mid-range dash cam full of promises with its many features and good quality build. I like the way it works and the quality of the video, both front and back, gives clear footage with nice details. It depends on the app to fully function and the many connectivity issues from the Wi-Fi has made my experience second-rate. Hopefully future updates will correct those issues.

I am a dash cam owner and this is the first time I hear about Thinkware. So far it lives up to its potential but with a few minor drawbacks. This Q200 dash cam is well constructed and has a discrete slim design for the front and back cameras. It comes with a camera lens with 125 degrees field of view that can record at 1440P at 30FPS. The rear camera records at 1080P. It has built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, SD Card reader, parking surveillance mode, advanced driver assistance system (ADAS), built-in speaker, external GPS, and night vision recording. The main camera is very slim which makes it easy to conceal behind the rearview mirror. Installation is pretty straightforward if you decide to use the 12V cigarette lighter adapter that is included. However, if you choose the hardwiring or the OBD2 route it will require professional installation unless you know how to do it. The OBD 2 is simple, the hard part is hiding the wires. The main difference between the 12V adapter and hardwiring is that you will get continuous recording when the car is off, with hardwired or OBD2. The OBD2 wiring has to be purchased separate. The rear camera just take1 simple cable connection and the cable is very long. Both cameras are glued to the glass with 3M tape that is attached to the base. I would have preferred suction cups which are easier to remove if you need to relocate the cam. To access the camera you are required to download the Thinkware app. The pairing process is very simple. Once paired you can access the camera menus and view/download recordings or live feeds. Included with the cam is a 32GGB micro SD card if you prefer to view the videos on your computer. You will be required to install another thinkware software and external plugin on your computer to view the recordings. The Thinkware software file is inside the SD card and you will be prompted with an external link for the video plugin. That software is also easy to use as well. The Camera does a good job with the recording front and back. However, despite its 1440P QHD and 1080P for the back the videos show a little granny. The built-in speaker that works in conjunction with ADAS and prompts some information about the cam, it is not very loud. I honestly would have preferred a small LCD screen instead of the speaker. The reason for that is, if you need to view the live recording you will have to use your phone which will make you take your eyes off the road. If you have a small LCD screen all you need to do is take a quick peek, that is my opinion. Another thing that I found to be annoying is the amount of cables that are to be connected to have full functionality. The camera will have a power cable, rear cam cable and the GPS cable. Also the GPS has to be glued to the windshield as well unless you find a place to hide it. Overall the camera does what it is supposed to do and does it well despite the few drawbacks that I mentioned. You will get a full camera set for the price point and plenty of installation options. You get front and rear cameras, 12V adapter, hardwiring kit, 32GB micro SD card, external GPS antenna, spare mounting tape, rear camera cable, trim tool and manual.

I was able to install this camera and less than 10 minutes. At first, I put it too high on the windshield and it covered my rearview mirror sensor. So my rearview thought it was dark and tinted all of the mirrors. So I had to reposition it a little lower. The cord was able to be tucked into the roof and side door trim. There is a lot of excess wiring left after plugging in to the bottom. I do like how small and petite this camera is however I miss having a small screen to view with the camera is seeing at any point in time however you can use your app for that. It’s just one extra step. The motion sensor is set halfway so most bumps into the car will trigger the camera and it will start recording. I like that the camera speaks as to what it is doing. Simply open the door and the camera says have a safe drive. Which I think is cool. I haven’t hooked up the back camera or sensor yet and I don’t think I will because I have everything I need attached to the windshield. But if you want a 360 view of what’s going on with your car when it’s parked, I do suggest installing everything.

The THINKWARE Q200 is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a new or a starter dashcam. The front camera is a 2K HD resolution and the rear camera is a Full HD, so youll get clear video of your drive or any vehicle incidents you get involved in. The camera has what THINKWARE calls Super Night Vision 2.0, which captures clear video quality even in low light or night time recording. It comes with a GPS attachemnt so your recodings will have location stamps. There are a few different safety features for recording your drive like Forward Collison and Lane Departure but my favorite is the Parking Mode which is capable of continuous recording when your vehicle is parked. The cameras have mutliple options to power them on, in the box it comes with a 12v car plug-in and hardwires to connect them to your car's battery, if you're wanting to use Parking Mode though you'll need to hardwire it directly to your battery so that the camera is constantly powered. I got the additional OBD-II cable and while it is a seperate purchase, I absolutely reccomend you buy it to avoid having to run any wires into your dashboard and up to your battery. I installed my Q200 myself and it was fairly easy, it was my first time installing a dashcam and I was surprised at how easy it was. If you are a bit anxious about doing the installation yourself, then feel better knowing that THINKWARE has installation instructions on their website for the power supply, the front camera, and the rear camera. If you just dont want to take any chance of a mistake then you can always set an appointment with GeekSquad Auto and get a pro to install it. You can live view, download stored videos, and manage the settings of your cameras from the companion THINKWARE Dash Cam Link App. Nowadays its an absolute must to have a dashcam, there are too many crazy drivers out there and having video proof can be the only thing keeping your from getting the runaround by the other party and their insurance company. I love my new THINKWARE Q200 and I absolutely reccomend it.

I have the infamous KIA Sportage 2020, it is one of the affected brands by the nonsense TikTok challenge “Kia boys.” 2 weeks ago, someone broke into my car and tried to steal it. I assume it was a kid that probably panicked when the alarm went off. However, the window and the whole ignition was destroyed. So, it was time to get a device that allows me to video record my surroundings and since mostly kids are doing this, they could probably be deterred to do it once they see the camera installed. On top of that my daughter started college and the city we live in has a high rate of accidents. So, the THINKWARE Q200 Front Rear Camera Bundle was exactly what I was needing. For some time I was always willing to get a Dash Cam, this is my first Dash Cam. I thought to configure and install it would be rocket science. However if I knew how easy it was to install and configure it, I would’ve gotten one a long time ago, and honestly, the installation was easier than I thought. Once its installed, you don’t need to do anything else, the camera does everything that you have previously set up. So, let’s say basically it is a matter of trust. The camera by itself will record videos of the events you have set up in the app, either while on movement, car accident, or while in Parking Surveillance Mode by sensing movement in front or rear camera or sense a hit. By default, it will record 15secs before and after the event, and you can adjust these setting on the app. Thinkware has been in the market for a long time and has a good reputation for been reliable and efficient. This is an entry level 2 channel model, which means that you can have access to the unit through the app while you are close to the camera with your cell phone, first through the BT connection and finally through WIFI, so you can have a live view, but while you are doing that the recording will be disable. If the Camera is within the WIFI range, you can always reach the camera. My room is just above the driveway where I park my car, and I was able to get a live view of the cameras while the camera was on. So, it has good range. The way you can see the videos is either through the app, or by taking the SD card out and using your computer to see the videos that are recorded in the SD Card. There is also a SW for either Windows PC or Mac that you can download and check the videos. But for what I was looking for, I mean, to sense, capture, and record videos of surrounding or crash events, this bundle is more than enough. On other higher-level models, you can have the Thinkware Connected Cloud service, GPS Integrated antenna, and even a screen. You can also buy a separate Battery so your car battery will not be depleted in case of extreme activity while in Parking Surveillance mode. There is also a setting in the app where it will disable the camera function when the battery goes down to a preset minimum voltage previously set threshold. The unit comes with the mounts, mounting tape, for both the rear and front camera, a 32Gb Sd Card, and external GPS Antenna, and the 3 hardwiring cable options. The included external GPS antenna, will track your speed and the videos will show your distance information, and other features that are tied to some of this new terminology that I learned like ADAS. ADAS is comprised of 4 Alerts. Front Vehicle Departure Warning, Front Collision Warning, Lane Departure Warning, and Forward Collision Warning. You can set up those, however many cars are including this kind of features so I will only use the video record events feature. Things that I like the most, you don’t need to get any subscription for services or features, like some other brands. With Thinkware you have all the features you need for what you paid. Both Cameras looks great, the size, the simplicity to install, configure and use the app. Other brands I have seen the camera are bigger, but this one from the interior has a size that feels comfortable to the eye. It’s easy to install and to understand the different concepts involved with Dash Cam, intuitive. And basically, with some minor changes for my personal preference, I just let the system work with the preset settings and that will do the work. 2K resolution video is more than enough for me, and that saves storage space. You can clearly get the license plate number of the other cars either front or rear. For night events, it uses super night vision 2.0 technology, this feature will be active either when you are driving, or while it’s in Parking Surveillance Mode. So, I was able to see clearly at night even in full darkness. It comes with a 32GB SD card, that is a plus, and it can go up to 256GB. Colors and video capture response are great, and the Thinkware Dash Cam Link App is intuitive and super easy to install and adjust the settings. To be honest, of all the apps with BT and WIFI related configuration devices I have installed so far, this one was the smoothest. The first thing I recommend to do is to download the manual. It can be downloaded from the THINKWARE web site, and take your time reading it, it won’t take more than 10 min, but it is worth it, because you will have a better idea on how it works and how to proceed. The one I have got is the bundle, that comes with everything you need to finish the installation and put it to work. For the wiring that is needed to power on the device, it comes with 3 options, a 12-volt Car Charger where you can easily start using the camera asap, but you won’t have the “Parking Surveillance mode” feature, the Hardwiring cable and OBD-II Power Cable for an easy plug and play connection. I went with the Hardwiring cable, and it was not too hard to identify the correct fuses in the fuse box and attach the Battery and ACC connector of the cable to the fuse, the Instruction Manual explains well how to do it on pages 12-13. With a multimeter or a Probe Tester Power Circuit you can identify the fuse that is always powered and the ACC. If you don’t want to attach a cable to the fuse you can get a Fuse tap kit. If you don’t feel confident, an expert can do it for you, I think Best Buy offers this service through the Geek Squad. Then you must decide where exactly you are going to place the camera, so in that way you will know where to route the cable and you also will need to run another cable for the rear camera from the front camera. I was able to do it by myself and I am not an expert in this matter. Basically, you will be hiding the cable into the trim of the car with the trim tool that is provided with this set. But if you don’t want to hardwire you can use the Car Charger Adapter connecting into your cigarette lighter socket and you are good to go. Once you finish the HW installation and put the key ignition on, you will hear a voice saying, “Please have a safe drive today.” From that point, the recording event process will start working. Then you install the APP. You can Scan the QR code located at the right top side of the box, or you can look for the “Thinkware Dash Cam Link” app in the Apple or Play Store. Questions like access to location, pics, and video, Battery Optimizer etc. Then you will select the product you are installing, Q200, Pairing BT process will start. Once it’s found, you will select the Language, Time zone and Country. And finally, it will ask you to download and install the latest firmware. The voice command will tell you that the firmware update process has started and once its finished, finally will tell you “Have a safe Drive.” In the app, you click on the “Connect to Dashcam” on the top right of the app and once its connected you have several options. “Live View”, “Settings” and “Dash Cam info”. With Live View, the first time, it will ask you to align the camera from the hood line view with blue lines for vertical and green for horizonal. Dash Cam will show you the model, name (you can change this one), Memory Size (32GB), and GPS Status. Settings will show you all the main features you want to set, like Camera Sensor sensitivity, Battery Mode, Time to start or stop recording once an event happens, etc. Below these settings, you will find another 3, main page, and probably the most important, the access of the video footage of the front or rear camera. You will see them either in separate view or all view at once, and you can sort them by date or time. And the third one, which looks like a 4-dot square, is to access the support, where you can find the Firmware update tool. You can also record videos manually by pressing the “Rec” button that is located at the back of the camera. The next button, “Wi-Fi” will allow you to connect your camera over Wi-Fi, with your phone. Once its pressed, you will look for on the Wi-Fi list, the Wi-Fi “Thinkware” device. However, this process was fully automated in my case. Another feature that stands out is the Safety Feature “Parking Surveillance Mode” where you can have a 24/7 surveillance for impact and motion recording, with 2 settings to protect your battery life, Smart Parking mode and Energy Saving Mode. The first one will place the camera in battery saving mode either on extreme heat or when the battery is close to cutting off its power, when it reaches the preset threshold, and the second one is when the camera will go on standby mode while on Parking Surveillance Mode only triggered by impacts. If you are like me, and you are looking for a Dash Cam that records and reports events and videos during either day or night, with great image resolution, clear license plate numbers, either while you are commuting or while parked and you are away, with the Safety feature Parking Surveillance mode, your car will be protected 24/7. And all of that at a very affordable price. The Thinkware Q200 is what I was looking for. All I must do is leave the camera to do all the work, and I feel very confident that when I need the video on any unfortunate event, I will find it there in the SD card.

This dashcam replaced an 8 year old ThinkWare X500 dual channel dashcam that has served me well, and saved me from having to have my insurance or myself, pay for a new windshield a few years ago. I man mowing his yard drove it over his gravel driveway and slung rocks into my truck leaving a large round spidering crack in the top middle of my windshield and breaking the glass lens to the left fog light. The dashcam captured the rocks flying through the air and their impacts and the results of them. Everyone needs a dashcam. Setup to WiFi via BT was easy. OBD II clipped right on to the truck’s computer port to power the cam. I have a 2017 Honda Ridgeline. Lots of options in the mobile app. See photo of 6 screen shots. Lacks option to brighten rear camera in mobile app, but has it in PC app. If you have an older Thinkware camera and plan on reusing the existing mount, you may not be able to. Mount hinge sizes are different. Also, I had to relocate the camera to the other side of the rearview because my previous dashcam, a Thinkware X500, has the camera part on the left side of it. The power connector is different too. Voice prompt sounds tinny and distorted but is understandable in a quiet vehicle, but not so much if you’re playing music, talking, noisy road, window down. Not much of a problem since it only talks when you get in your vehicle and start it up. Tells you about any incidents. Opening your door and shutting it will create an incident. The rear camera to the Q200 looks the same as the old one from 2016, however the older camera uses a micro USB connector at both ends. The new camera uses a TSR style phone jack at either end. I put the new camera in the same location as the old one after I removed the adhesive. GPS option uses a separate antenna, whereas my X500 has GPS built in. Lacks a screen on the back, uses phone app Can view live and playback with app. Live view can be slow and stutter. Sometimes it just froze. Sometimes it went to a black screen. Restarting the app got it working again. Video quality when played back on a PC with a large screen, looked good for a dashcam. Better than my 2016 vintage Thinkware X500, I expected even better since it’s newer, but dashcams have to keep file sizes small as possible with as much clarity as possible. It succeeds in that area. The cam gets high shutter speeds with good light, sunny days are perfect, produces very detailed stills when paused with edge to edge clarity in daytime lighting. See photos. That’s what you want. Nighttime video is pretty good too. Especially in town with street lights, as expected. In the country, headlights do a satisfactory job on low beams and a good job on high. if you own a car with LED headlights, even better. Records to MP4 file format. Again, see photos. The camera also records audio. It’s set to record audio in the app by default. You can turn audio recording off. Since it has GPS, it records your speed and location. You can have your speed made visible on the video, or not. However, I’m pretty sure that it’s imbedded in the file along with other GPS data. Also imbedded in the video file is X, Y, Z axis data. It shows that data in a graph at the bottom of the screen in the Thinkware viewing PC software. You can also have it show the rear view camera or your location on a map in the PC app in the top right corner during playback. You can swap primary view between front and back too. You have zoom options and playback speed options. There are 4 folders that contain video files. CONTinuios REC, MANual REC, TIMElapse REC EVENT REC. The folder names are pretty obvious as to what is in them. I found Time Lapse to be pretty cool. While parked at work, the rear camera was triggered to record every vehicle and person that passed within its view. It acted like it recorded every other frame than normal. It might as will have recorded at the usual frame rate because that wasn’t much of a reduction and it looked weird and shaky. Stills were perfect though. There are many options in the app. One is how low the battery voltage can drop before it cuts the camera off. I had my old X500 setup where it lost power when the vehicle was shut off. If had the ignition set to accessory the X500 powered up, but when I started the vehicle the power would drop enough for long enough that the X500 shut off and had to me manually restarted. If I didn’t catch it, then I was driving with the dashcam off. I believe that setting will prevent that from happening when connected with a switched power port. If you use the ODB II connector or uninterrupted power with the direct connection power cable, I doubt it would happen anyways. And I can verify that it doesn’t shut down like that when using the ODB II connector and power cable. Comes with 2 plastic pry tools to pry off screw covers and pry up interior automotive trim The only bad things I encountered were: No Manual. Must go to Thinkware site. Site is not the easiest to navigate. Instant pop-up wanting your email as soon as you go to it is VERY annoying. Lacks an option to brighten rear camera in mobile app, but has it in PC app during playback. Conclusion: I think this is a very good dashcam for the price. I think some improvements could and need to be made concerning the WiFi connection for live view. Recording is rock solid no matter what live view shows.