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[REFURBISHED] Thinkware U1000 4K UHD Dual-Channel Dash Cam

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Certified Refurbished - Final Sale

What does refurbished mean?

All Refurbished items are tested for functionalities and defects. This unit comes with 12 Months Warranty.
May show signs of mild wear and tear. May not include all original packaging or user manual.

Thinkware U1000 4K UHD Dual-Channel Dash Cam

Voted Best Dash Cam of 2021 by our Dash Cam Experts and Customers.

Cutting-edge parking surveillance and Cloud technology in a very user-friendly dash cam. Sharp 4K video through a wide, 150-degree lens, with enhanced night vision and wide dynamic range help to produce the highest-quality video during the day and night. The ultimate peace of mind on and off the road.

Front & Rear

4K UHD

Built-in GPS

Built-in WiFi

Cloud Alerts

Parking Mode

Superb 4K Resolution with Super Night Vision

The Thinkware U1000 Dual Channel Dash Cam features a 4K Ultra HD at 30FPS front camera that is switchable to 2K QHD at 60fps to deliver crystal-clear, high-quality footage. Together with the 2K QHD rear camera provides high-quality footage of on-the-road incidents, especially when trying to read license plates from a distance.

It has a new 8.24-megapixel Sony STARVIS Image sensor for an improved Night Vision mode, which reduces noise and enhances image quality in low-light conditions. Many 4K cameras don't perform that well at night, so the U1000 is ahead of the competition in this regard.

Free Thinkware Anti-Glare CPL Filter included for enhanced colour clarity and improved light exposures at all times.

Minimalistic, Non-Distracting Form Factor with Rotating Camera

Breaking away from the design that Thinkware utilized for its previous flagships, the U1000 comes in an elegant yet stealthy black-and-silver casing that is virtually invisible from outside the vehicle. The camera lens is rotatable to accommodate a wide range of windshields and mounting angles.

Integrate thermal protection with a thermal sensor protect the U1000 and preserve its reliability in extreme temperatures.

Get 3X Longer Parking Surveillance

Energy Saving Parking Mode 2.0 takes energy saving efficiency to the next level. It uses ultra-low power of 7.8mA, reducing power consumption by 1/3 less and giving you 3x longer video recording than typical parking mode, whether it is motion or impact detection.

For those looking for the ultimate parking protection, the optional RADAR sensor an extend parking coverage even further while still offering pre-event/buffered footage.

Free Thinkware Hardwiring Kit included to unlock parking surveillance out-of-the-box.

NOTE: Certain makes/models of vehicles (BMW specifically) may require an extended hardwiring kit if the fuse box is located in the trunk. Please contact us if you need a hardwiring kit extension service.

Stay On Top Of Hazards Ahead

The Thinkware U1000's internal GPS provides accurate location information while the comprehensive safety camera and driver assistance warning systems help keep you safe on the road.

The Safety Camera Alert function is on continuous alert to warn you of red lights, speed traps and other traffic enforcement cameras.

The Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) can alert you of potential forward collisions, lane departures, and front vehicle departures.

Monitor Your Vehicle At No Additional Cost

Thinkware Cloud mobile app lets you check your vehicle's location and receive geo-fencing and impact notifications directly on your compatible iOS or Android smartphone

With the free Thinkware Cloud and Thinkware app, check your vehicle's location and receive geo-fencing and driving and parking impact notifications directly on your compatible iOS or Android smartphone.

 

Free Thinkware Cloud account included

Videos & Reviews

Sample Footage

Review

Follow-up Review

Review by Dial2Fast

Installation

Dual-Channel Installation for BMW

Check out our latest Thinkware U1000 Review. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for the latest news, reviews, and guides.

What's Included

  • Front Camera
  • Rear Camera
  • 12V Power Cable
  • Thinkware Hardwiring Cable*
  • Anti-glare CPL Filter
  • MicroSD Card
  • USB MicroSD Card Reader
  • Windshield Mount
  • Adhesive Cable Clips
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Rear Camera Cable (7.5m / 24.5ft)

*Thinkware Hardwiring Kit is not included if you have selected the OBD/OBDE or Battery Pack options at time of purchase.

Specifications

Resolution (Front)

4K UHD @ 30 FPS

Resolution (Rear)

2K QHD @ 30 FPS

GPS

Built-In

Parking Mode

Built-In

G-Sensor

Built-In

Wide-Angle View

150°

Operating Temperature

-10°C - 60°C (14°F - 140°F)

Loop Recording

Yes

Maximum SD Card

128GB

LCD Screen

No

Wi-Fi

Yes

Microphone

Built-In

Speaker

Built-In

File Format

H.265 / .MP4

Country of Origin

South Korea

Warranty

1-Year Warranty


Customer Reviews

Based on 230 reviews
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Kim
Not worth it!

I bought this March 2022 with a 3 year warranty for $690. It came with the rear cam, radar and obd cable for hybrids. The app is a pain. There was even a point where it recorded nothing but a black screen, had to uninstall and reinstall the app to 'fix' it. Trying to get the app to cooperate in general to get videos was a pain and near makes it not worth buying but when it did work it worked well. The quality of the videos is good but no where as good as advertised. Heat is the biggest issue for this camera. I bought an awning for my car.... for my camera so it would be out of the heat/light. I bought an exterior sunshield even though it defeats the purpose of it recording! I babied the camera to no end! But after LESS THAN TWO YEARS it just died, power is going to the cable but camera. A SEVEN HUNDRED DOLLAR CAMERA BRICKED ITSELF IN LESS THAN TWO YEARS!!!! So much had been going on in my life I forgot where I bought the camera! I went directly to thinkware but it remained a mystery. Then I just randomly came across this site and it all pieced together. I found my account and the reciept. Now I see that this camera is less than half the price!!!! Then I see I bought a 3 year warranty for it only to notice it has expired as of 4 months ago! DO NOT BUY THIS CAMERA! It is a delicate snowflake, this is northern california, not Arizona! I kept it covered all the time which made it pointless to have! This was a poor investment on my part. Do not buy this camera! I'm absolutely furious i spent this much on garbage. I've been so busy with life i vanet even taken it out yet. Would have been nice to get videos of the stalkers, bad drivers and the one car on fourth of July this year that pulled in front of me from a side road and came to a dead stop on the freeway which I had to dodge. Thanks for nothing.

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MustangT
Best value and best features

Had this u3000 2ch installed in both my cars let me just say it's the easiest to use and best I've ever had. The app is very user-friendly and it even updates the camera for the red light camera locations

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Sean R.
I wish I could give 0 stars

This company is a complete SCAM! Do NOT buy there products! It’s been an absolute nightmare for me since day 1!! I spent nearly 1000$ on the u3000 back in September 2024. Right out of the box I had SO many issue, but one part of the unit worked as promised. The entire dash cam was completely useless. I mean it wouldn’t record, wouldn’t work for any of the live monitoring, like literally useless. I initially thought it was me so I called Thinkware to get some help setting it up. I spent hours upon hours on the phone with them trying to troubleshoot it, in the end they also couldn’t tell me what was wrong with it and couldn’t get it set up. After some back and fourth (and over 3 months time) they finally agreed to exchange the unit. I wish this is where this nightmare ended, but it’s not. I wait a couple weeks finally got my new camera went to hook it up and yet again had the exact same issue. Got back on the phone with Thinkware spent another 6 plus hours trying to troubleshoot it with them, and again at the end of it all they could not get it set up or tell me what was wrong with it. They then stated they were escalating it to their “level 2 team” and to give them a week and they would have the level 2 team call me. I waited and waited. I got a call from them about 10 days later. The guy on the phone did 0 troubleshooting with me. Asked me to confirm the issue, I did. He then said ok I’ll be in touch. This was January 17,2025. Nearly 4 full months after buying this unit. Here we are now at February 7, 2025. I have been emailing them and getting no response. I have asked multiple times to refund me my money as the unit had not worked since the day I bought it. They continue to ignore my request. Here I am now with a 900$ paper weight and no farther ahead then I was the day I bought it. Do yourself a huge favor and stay away from any products made from this company!!

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Michael
Broke after 3 years

My thinkware U1000 front camera and rear cvamera died recently after 3 years. I suggest another companys product

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Customer
Not worth the price

Lots of issues getting unit setup, front camera has a blue tint. Can't get it to live stream 99% if the time and the one time I was able to it had a 7 second delay. Had an incident and had trouble getting it off the camera. Cloud features I purchased this camera for are just not there. Maybe why it's free. Not a fan of the wiring placement , the large camera cord prevents it from mounting high and flush to mirror enclosure or roofline. Can't get a hold of support to resolve issues. Tempted to send it back but it is what it is for now.