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Thinkware U1000 4K UHD Dual-Channel Dash Cam

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Thinkware U1000 4K UHD Dual-Channel Dash Cam

Voted Best All-Round Dash Cam of the Year by our Dash Cam Experts and Customers.

The Thinkware U1000 delivers sharp native 4K video quality and boasts a comprehensive driver assistance warning system to help keep you safe on the road. Fitted with the latest Super Night Vision technology - use it with the included CPL filter, 2K QHD rear view camera and hardwiring cable for a complete, best-in-class 24/7 all-round protection.

Front & Rear

4K UHD

Built-in GPS

Built-in WiFi

Cloud Alerts

Parking Mode

Bundle Up & Save Up to 15%

Our BlackboxMyCar Signature Bundles are curated to offer you and your drive the ultimate protection. The BlackboxMyCar Thinkware U1000 Signature Bundle comes with the Thinkware U1000 Front and Rear cameras + essential accessories: BlackboxMyCar PowerCell 8 Battery Pack, Thinkware CPL Filter, backup microSD card, and installation kit.

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.

Fitted with a 8.24-megapixel Sony STARVIS image sensor for an improved Night Vision mode, the U1000 is capable of recording highest-quality videos in low-light environments such as dark backcountry roads and dim parking lots.

2K QHD Rear Camera and Free Thinkware Anti-Glare CPL Filter included for best-in-class protection day and night.

Wide Angle View with Rotating Camera

Front View Camera - 150º + Rear View Camera - 156º

Uncompromised video coverage with the wide viewing angles, so you never miss a moment.

The camera lens is rotatable to accommodate a wide range of windshields and mounting angles.

Get 3X Longer Parking Surveillance

The U1000 conserves energy by going on standby when entering Parking Surveillance mode and wakes up to record events triggered by impacts only. With Energy Saving Parking Mode 2.0, you get 3x longer video recording than typical parking mode.

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 or under the hood. Please contact us if you need a hardwiring kit extension.

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

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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)
  • 1-Year Warranty

*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 Manufacturer Warranty

See helpful Thinkware U1000 questions and answers on our FAQ Knowledge Base.

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Michael M. (Fort Lauderdale, US)
Definitely recommended getting the install package

Been great so far. The app is not the most optimized but it isn’t something you’re going to use a lot, except to download footage. Get the Install package and hardwire. I used all the tools and it made hardwiring (recommended) and installing much easier. Video quality after you download and view from your tv or larger screen comes out pretty good.

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Robert L. (Dublin, IE)
One of the best dashcams on the market Thinkware U1000

I bought this for a gift for my sister-in-law for Christmas. Based on my experience with my own U1000 it’s helps me feel comfortable driving the car having a silent witness. I recommend a dashcam to everybody out there. I think it should be standard equipment for cars just like a black box in a plane.

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Eric A. (Rockport, US)
Thinkware U1000 initial impressions

I was interested in installing two dash cams in my two vehicles and found Blackboxmycar online.  After studying the various technologies, manufacturers and videos I decided on the Thinkware U1000 (2-channel from and rear cameras) with the Radar module (for park mode) along with a Powercell 8 backup battery while the car is parked for longer periods of time.  

My concern was video quality and reliably capturing events while on the road and while away from the car. The Thinkware unit is definitely able to produce very clear and smooth videos at 60 FPS.  The unit itself is actually quite small and stealthy when mounted on the windshield so I really like that as well.  One of the deficiencies of most dash cams is there is no video event coverage for the two sides of your car. I recently learned that Thinkware does offer a multiplexor unit that allows for adding up to 5-channels (front, back, inside and the two sides). While using the multiplexor the video screen is split up into multi-views and saved in one file. I really like that they offer this but unfortunately Thinkware does not currently offer this on their highest end dash cam. I hope Thinkware realizes that this would be a great add on to the Thinkware U1000 for those that want full vehicle coverage. I have given this dashcam a rating of 4 stars due to this lack of support.

The optional extended wiring harness to accommodate the long power runs back to the battery in my car was a perfect length.  My biggest worry was dressing the data and power cables from the windshield to the back of the car. The numerous videos found on their site demonstrating how to dress the cables gave me the confidence to do it myself.  It was actually very easy and not scary to do so I would encourage anyone that is reasonably handy to go for it but to first watch some of the installation videos. I would also buy the inexpensive trim tool they sell to make dressing the cables much easier without damaging interior liners.  

I did have a bad backup battery upon arrival and the company was very good in getting another one sent right out to me.  They provided all the necessary paperwork and shipping label.

As a general approach dashcams are really designed to capture events and not to regularly review hundreds of generated files. This is a surveillance recorder and as such is meant to automatically provide proof of an event when required. There is also a manual button on the Thinkware U1000 allowing to manually record an event All of these event files are separated out and placed into a Manual Folder of the dash cam app making it easy to quickly retrieve and view. There are other event folders easily accessible which include both parking and motion events.

As a final note, I have connected this dash cam to a mobile phone hotspot to the cloud. It was not quite as intuitive as it could be but I did get it connected. Unless you have built in wifi in your car with a strong internet connection I am not sure this is the best approach to capturing and storing your files over the time proven SD Card. Though it sounds like a good security feature should someone break into the car and steals the dash cam I question its overall reliability.