Your Ultimate Guide to Thinkware Connected: Never Wonder What Happened to Your Car Again

You've walked back to your car in a parking lot and found a fresh scratch. No note. No witnesses. Just the sick feeling of wondering what happened while you were gone.

Or maybe you're a parent handing the keys to your teenager for the first time, anxiety rising every time they're late coming home. Perhaps you manage a fleet of vehicles and spend hours tracking down drivers, checking dash cam footage, and piecing together incidents after the fact.

These moments of uncertainty—the "what ifs" and "what happened"—are exactly why Thinkware developed their Connected service. It transforms your dash cam from a passive recording device into an active vehicle monitoring system that keeps you informed in real-time, whether you're on the road or miles away from your car.

Thinkware Connected is a cloud-based service that creates a direct line of communication between your dash cam and your smartphone. Think of it as turning your vehicle into a smart device—one that can alert you to impacts, show you live video, track your driving history, and even send emergency messages to your loved ones if something serious happens.

Unlike traditional dash cams that only record and store footage locally on a memory card (meaning you have to physically check the camera to see what happened), Thinkware Connected gives you instant access to what's happening around your vehicle from anywhere. Your car was hit in a parking lot? You'll know within seconds. Someone's leaning against your car suspiciously? Check it in real-time from your phone.

Compatible Models:

• Thinkware U3000 PRO (requires LTE Module)
• Thinkware U3000
• Thinkware U1000 Plus
• Thinkware Q1000
• Thinkware Q850

Thinkware offers two different approaches to Connected service, depending on which dash cam you have. With the launch of the Thinkware LTE Module, Thinkware has introduced a new two-tier payment structure—Basic and Premium plans—giving users more control over which features they need and what they're willing to pay for after the generous free trial periods end. This tiered approach is a first for Thinkware Connected and represents a more flexible way to match service levels to your actual usage.

While you must purchase the LTE Module, you get 3 years of completely free service included:

• Month 1: Premium Plan trial (full features so you can test everything)
• Months 2-36: Automatic switch to Basic Plan (still completely free)
• After 3 Years: Service ends; optional paid plans available starting at $3.49/month for Basic or $8.90/month for Premium

The LTE Module includes a built-in SIM card that works in 26 countries, including the US, Canada, the UK, Australia, Singapore, and the UAE. It is ideal for travelers or international fleet operations.

The Benefit: You get 5 years of completely free service—two years longer than the U3000 PRO. After the 5-year period, service continues for $6.90/month or $69/year if you choose to maintain it.

This approach offers flexibility: connect to your home Wi-Fi when parked in your garage, add your office Wi-Fi for when you're at work, and use a dedicated hotspot device when you're out and about. The dash cam will automatically connect to any saved network when in range.

While Driving: A serious impact (over 3G) while you're driving triggers something even more critical: an automatic emergency message sent to your registered contacts. They receive:

• Exact accident location
• Link to a 20-second video clip
• Immediate notification that something happened

This feature could be lifesaving in serious accidents where you're unable to reach your phone.

The beauty of Thinkware Connected is that the free plans are genuinely useful—not watered-down teasers. Let's break down exactly what you get:

That's it. Your dash cam is now connected and monitoring.

Detailed setup guides and video tutorials are available on Thinkware's support website and YouTube channel if you need step-by-step visual instructions.