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ROVE R2-4K Dash Cam Built-in WiFi 6 GPS Car Dashboard Camera Recorder with UHD 2160P, 2.4″ IPS Screen, 150° Wide Angle, WDR, Night Vision – For Sale – Price
Original price was: $119.99.$99.99Current price is: $99.99.
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Rain –
so far so good =SEE EDIT FOR SOME GUIDANCE IF YOU EXPERIENCE CHOPPY VIDEO PLAYBACK=
i’m writing this review on my literal day 1 of owning the camera and only just now finished installing it in my car. (the pic attached is from when i had JUST turned it on while i was in the passenger seat and was still fiddling with the angle. I also blocked out the location coordinates, but thats something you can toggle off in the settings as well)
the setup is simple. there are tons of quick short videos to help guide you on how you might want to tuck away the wiring. you just plug it into the car charging socket (you can also hard wire it into your car if you’re knowledgeable and comfortable doing so)
i read the booklet that came with it. a lot of useful info in it. Tons of features and settings you can use to customize it to what suits you best.
i like that it has ‘parking mode’ which means the camera will automatically turn on and record for a bit if it detects a sudden impact/movement while the car is parked (and while you are presumably away). i experienced ended up testing this while i was carrying the dashcam with my hands full. i accidentally dropped the camera, and even though it was off, it suddenly turned on and stating something along the lines of “parking mode has been activated”. It started recording, but since i didn’t fully charge it at the time, it only stayed on for a few seconds (which is normal for these type of dash cams. The manual states that the camera typically should be able to sustain a recording of 3-5 minutes on a fully charged battery).
I also tried the app. it lets you view/download your footage in real-time by connecting to the dashcam’s built-in wifi. i HIGHLY recommend downloading the newer beta app (which currently has an all orange UI. the old app hasn’t been updated since 2019 and had tons of negative feedback, so i didn’t even bother with that).
I think the app is a nice benefit. It’s nice if you need to quickly share a photo or footage of what just happened on the road, but you don’t have the time or ability to connect the dashcam to a computer or other device. and you do this by connecting to the dashcam’s BUILT-IN wifi. you don’t have to do anything special or complicated to set it up. it’s pretty self explanatory. BTW If you have any trouble connecting to the app, you might have to disable mobile data on your phone to properly connect).
I’ll be sure to update this review if anything comes up that greatly impacts my impression on the product, but so far i’m satisfied. I’ll be sure to take care of this one (my last dashcam stopped functioning properly because i would leave it in the car 24/7, even during extreme summer heat or extreme winter cold).
===EDIT 4-10-22===
i’ve owned this for a few weeks now. I recently decided to hook it up to my pc to check on the videos, just to make sure video/audio were being captured properly and that there were no issues. i was pretty horrified at first to see that the videos seemed really glitchy/choppy. it was practically unwatchable!
i did some quick googling and saw some people suggest it could be the framerate/resolution that it’s recording in. and then i remembered that the instruction manual mentioned using a decent video player- specifically something like VLC.
so that’s what i did. I already use VLC for other things on my pc, so i opened some videos in it. no more choppy/jittery video! everything was smooth and amazing!
So, in short, if you’re noticing that your videos appear choppy and strange i’d suggest either playing back your videos in something like VLC and NOT your basic windows media player. It’d also be worth it to maybe try lowering the camera’s FPS/resolution settings if that still doesn’t work for you (Although I would say lowering the quality should probably be a last resort… since, you know, the whole point of a dashcam is so that you can capture everything on the road in perfect quality)
the only gripe i have now is that the dashcam itself seems to slightly shake/jitter when driving at certain speeds/roads. I think this is a result of the cars vibrations. I’ll try to see if this’ll be fixed by tightening the mount or repositioning it a little. it’s possible that we just didn’t have it locked in properly (I haven’t been the one personally driving with the webcam lately. So maybe my family members flubbed on that)
It’s nothing too crazy, though.
Still happy with this device! very worth it!
==final edit 7-21-22===
it’s been 4 months since i owned it and its STILL incredible
i’ve even connected to it to share a clip of a dicey moment i had on the highway! (i did this by connecting to my pc. the app is still an amazing option to connect remotely/on the spot, but i was already at my pc anyways)
i wanted to take a moment to commend their support team as well. i recently contacted support because i somehow managed to push the power button in so far that it got stuck. i was surprised that this happened! this made it difficult to turn the camera on/off at will. i contacted their support team directly after finding their email on their website. i described the issue, provided picture evidence & proof of purchase, then they were able to process a replacement as it was still under warranty! the entire process was smooth and hasslefree. it didnt take very long at all for the replacement to come in. i customized the settings and took some video footage + photos as a test. Everything was perfect.
I didn’t have to wait long at all for their replies/solution (something i was extremely wary of after dealing with support teams from other products/services)
Anyways, I support this brand/small team VERY much! I think its VERY important to have a dashcam. Even if u don’t feel comfortable hot-wiring or whatever, i feel that even a USB/car charger-type of cam is better than nothing– like i said, i’ve already reviewed & shared footage to friends & family at least once after having a spooky moment on the highway. It’s not only good for urself, but others as well. U never kno wat could happen. Video doesnt lie. ur footage/photos could do a lot to help u or even a stranger if u ever come across a sticky situation.
Lisa –
Dash camera
This is a good camera. I bought it to go in my big truck. It is easy to install and watch it back. It records constantly or you can set it where it only records when it detects a hit. The video quality is great both day and night. The price is reasonable.
Mitchell McGonigle –
Decent camera with expected drawbacks.
I’ve had the camera for a few months now, and it honestly works just fine. This review is mostly intended to talk about some of the concerns that I’m sure many other people have already discussed.
Pros:
1. The camera was very easy to install right out of the box. The instructions are clear and comprehensive, and I had the camera running in less than 5 minutes.
2. The picture quality is pretty good. Like I mentioned, the detail does drop off at a distance, but honestly that’s to be expected. It’s a dashcam – you’re not going to be filming 4k movies with it.
3. I like that I don’t have to do anything with it. I turn my car on, it turns on. I turn my car off, it turns off. Does exactly what it’s supposed to.
4. For the camera, it’s a good value for the price.
Cons:
1. It’s very weird that in 2023 they’re using an obsolete charging cable. It comes with a ~10 ft long mini-USB charging cable. Mind you, that’s “mini,” not “micro.” If I had to hazard a guess, it’s to make it harder to replace without going through their company, but I’ll get to that in Con #2. This is also very minor, but it bends at a 90 degree angle from the camera, which is totally fine – but the orientation of the charging port causes it to bend “up,” which is a little odd.
2. To address the elephant in the room: the SD card. I have experienced the dreaded “Memory card is too slow. Please contact us” message multiple times in the few months I’ve owned it. I read the disclaimers. I saw their instructions. I ignored them. Here’s the thing: it’s very bad business practice to tell people “Hey, you know the most reliable, well-known, and reputable suppliers of SD cards? Don’t use those. Instead, use ours which cost twice as much.” (Looking at you, Apple) In their description, they will use terms like “not genuine” or “third-party” to describe other companies that make SD cards (such as Samsung). I’m sorry, Rove, but YOU’RE the third-party here when it comes to technology products. I took great care to ensure that the memory card I purchased met the exact recommended specifications, while admittedly ignoring them requesting I purchase their brand. If they happen to read this: I would have bought your card if it wasn’t literally twice as expensive. It kind of feels like a shill: invent a problem (annoying message) and sell people the solution (buy OUR card).
All of that being said, if you get this message and have an SD card that actually meets their recommended specs: turn off the camera by hand and turn it back on. Problem solved.
Amazon Customer –
“After years of buying things on Amazon, it is my first review ever!
I spent hundred of hours online to look and compare dashcam specs, price and reviews. This one had all the specs I was looking for, including a reasonable price. But what caught my eye for this one, were the reviews explaining in details how great their experience was with customer Serivce. Another thing that caught my attention was the fact that this company offers firmware updates and an app for your phone.
So I bought it and got it the next day! You gotta love Prime!I
In the box, you get 2 usb cables, one short to connect the dashcam to your compter and another one of 12ft long for your car. I quickly released that the 12ft cable was defective. I was not impressed to say the least. Info provided in the box explains that you can contact customer service Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm via text or email but it could take up to 6h. Well, it was a Saturday when I got the dashcam so It was another bummer for me to have to wait until Monday to speak to customer service. I live in Canada so I did not want to text. I decided to email customer Serivce that same Saturday I got my dashcam. A hour after I sent my email, Joe from Rove customer service replied to me and asked me additional info to confirm my credential etc…. Joe was very professional in his communication and on the second email reply, Joe let me know that he shipped a 12ft cable my way and provided me with the UPS tracking #… Unfortunately with the pandemic situation, I got it 2 weeks later, no fault to ROVE neither for the cable, it happens…
Here is my review:
CUSTOMER SERVICE:
5 stars, and I must say that I was impressed with their packaging: easy to read, friendly Manuel, well done!!!
HARDWARE:
The dashcam does not look cheap at all, very slick and good looking to my point of view, see picture. time will tell but it is a solid 4.5 stars in my book
INSTALATION:
Super easy to install, once again the instruction in the box are very well done. In the box they give you a plastic stick to be used to hide/tuck in the wire (see picture). It took me 5 minutes and if I can do it, you can do it!
APP:
The iPhone (I have the 12pro max) app has a terrible rating on the apple store. Unless the prior versions were glitchy, I can only assume that it was a user error, not the app. The app works as advertised, zero issue for me. I will give the app a solide 4 stars. The app can always be improved and I wish you can have the same options in the app that are available in the dashcam. For example, I would like to be able to change from mile to km within the app without doing it in the dashcam itself. in short, I think the app should mirror the dashcam when it comes to the settings.
USER EXPERIENCE:
Easy to use despite all the options available for that dashcam. The engineers really had the customer in mind when they created the operation system, they have done a great job with the menu and settings.
FIRMWARE:
When you have company that provide firmware update, you know that they stand behind their product!
VIDEO QUALITY
I have zero complains, as advertised, night and day, it looks good
Just for the customer service alone, I will recommend that product. Add to this a dashcam packed with options that are easy to use, installing is a breath, the dashcam video/ picture quality is on point and all of this for a reasonable price.. I have to give overall 5 stars as the company provide app and firmware update and will keep improving this product! “
Vincent Paul –
Works well, actually it is a HD cam, only it does not turn off when I switch of my car, it’s okay, their helpline is too good, I had raised the complaint, the seller sent me an email immediately and explained, if you drive a ?Ford car then do not by as you will face the same issue which I am facing now, every now and then need to take out and put back the cigarette power plug.
All over the Camera is very good even during the night.
Loher –
Die erste bestellt Cam kam nicht an. Kein Problem bei Amazon. Geld wurde zurückgebucht. Beim zweiten Versuch hat es dann geklappt.
Die Cam läÃt sich intuitiv bedienen, man stellt die Sprache auf Deutsch um und schon klickt man sich durch das Menue durch und ruckzuck ist alles eingestellt. Die Betriebsanleitung in englisch ist jetzt keine besondere technische Herausforderung und versteht auch der technisch Unversierte. Der Saugnapf hält bombenfest auf seinem Platz. Die Aufnahmen sind gut, daran habe ich nichts auszusetzen. Allerdings darf man sich nicht der falschen Vorstellung hingeben, man könne auch bei Hochauflösung ein Nummernschild wirklich lesen. Bei Autos die einem entgegen kommen und bei Abenddämmrung so gut wie nicht, es sei denn beide fahren nur Schrittgeschwindigkeit. Das Nummernschild des Vorausfahrenden kann auch nur gelesen werden wenn man nah genug aufgefahren ist. Aber letztlich geht es im Zweifelsfall um die Darstellung eines evtuellen Unfallgeschehens und dafür ist sie von der Aufzeichnungsqualität absolut in Ordnung. Bei sonnigem Wetter ist die Lesbarkeit von Nummernschildern und Ortstafeln besser. Das GPS Signal kommt, je nach Verfügbarkeit, nach 200 m Fahrzeit und zeichnet korrekt auf. Das Anbringen der Cam an der Windschutzscheibe ist simpel und dank der geringen GröÃe der Cam stört sie auch die Sicht nicht. Ich hab sie bei mir direkt neben dem Innenspiegel leicht versetzt angebracht. Das Stromkabel habe ich nicht extra verlegt. Mich stört ein kurzes Kabel das offen liegt nicht. Es ist ja ohnehin nur eins, da das GPs Modul im Gerät selbst enthalten ist. Bei einer anderen Cam die ich habe, benötigt man eine gesonderte GPS Antenne und schon hat man 2 Kabel. Insofern ist die Lösung mit GPS im Gerät deutlich besser und es entsteht kein Kabelsalat. Die Aufnahmen selbst können über den PC problemlos angeschaut werden. Zeit und gefahrene Geschwindigkeit werden korrekt wiedergegeben, über google maps kann auch der Fahrtverlauf dargestellt werden. Nachtfahrten hab ich mit der Cam noch nicht durchgeführt, insofern kann ich zur Bildqualität hierzu keine Aussage treffen. Bislang erfüllt die Cam die Erwartungen und insofern eine klare Kaufempfehlung.
M. Cauche –
Très bien
Très bien emballé
Facile d emploie
Très très bon appareil !
Armando –
Recensisco ora la Dash Cam, dopo un lungo perido di test.
Avviso a chi ha problemi a fa riconoscere una Micro SD da 128GB, consiglio di inserirla ed accendere la Dash Cam. Quando appare il messaggio di errore come se non fosse presente la Micro SD, entrare comunque nel menu sino a raggiungere la funzione di formattazione della SD. Eseguire quindi la formattazione. Uscire dal menu. Spegnere la Dash Cam e riaccenderla. Ora viene riconosciuta.