Audi UTR Dash Cam Review (updated)

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  • Опубліковано 27 жов 2024

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  • @AntonyWilliams
    @AntonyWilliams 2 роки тому +13

    very good video. Simple, clear, and to the point. Thanks

    • @immleman
      @immleman  2 роки тому +1

      Glad you liked it. Thanks.

  • @davidjones1049
    @davidjones1049 Рік тому +6

    Nice video and explanation. What I don't understand is why can't I utilize the multiple cameras that are already built into my 2018 Audi Q5 instead of having to add an additional one or two more cameras? Obviously Immleman's suggestions for software upgrades are essential.

  • @kneeking9222
    @kneeking9222 2 роки тому +1

    Great video, its super helpful. Thanks for your efforts!

  • @terrym8824
    @terrym8824 2 роки тому +2

    I had a UTR v2.0 installed in my e-tron by Maidstone Audi.The e-tron specific wiring loom ordered Feb 1 arrived at the end of June.
    Installation was done over two days, and is very neat with no visible wires.
    Both cameras are 4k, 2560 x 1440. The supplied µSD card is 32 GB. There were no installation issues.

    • @immleman
      @immleman  2 роки тому

      Good. I hoped you're pleased. Any chance you can share some footage?

    • @terrym8824
      @terrym8824 2 роки тому

      @@immleman No problem. Just tell me how to get it to you😀

    • @immleman
      @immleman  2 роки тому

      @@terrym8824 You can upload it to this Google Drive directory:
      drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-Nw11FVHNxACtJL_NhsGdMKMfZh2Suyb

    • @immleman
      @immleman  2 роки тому

      One last thing to put your mind at rest: Once I have the footage, I will take the link away and won't publish any of it without (a) sanitising it first and (b) getting your consent.

    • @terrym8824
      @terrym8824 2 роки тому

      @@immleman I've uploaded a selection. The three parking ones are rear camera. The others are just normal driving. Disappointingly, both cameras have reflections which can be seen. I find downloading files is a bit clunky. Copy to iPhone and then from iPhone to iCloud files. Would be nice if the files could be downloaded from UTR to iCloud directly using iPhone.

  • @danielg9393
    @danielg9393 10 місяців тому +1

    Great video! It actually helped me decide to get this option
    I got the original version (not 2.0) in my VW Taigo and it's recording video fine, but I got 2 major issues neither me nor VW has been able to fix for months:
    1. Every time I turn on ignition the utr voice complains "please check rear camera".. but i dont have a rear cam installed. This cant be normal right?
    2. The app connects fine and sorta displays events and so on but settings are not saved.. e.g. turned the speaker off it will say saved but next time its back on with the annoying message
    3. I cannot apply the firmware update. It says updating forever. I even tried the sd card option in the manual and reset
    4. I tried android and ios apps on different phones
    So maybe I have a dud but it's easily the worst piece of tech I own and the only thing I dont like about the car... which is a shame because the actual hardware looks great and the recordings are fine so it should be a good product.
    Any ideas appreciated 😂
    Thanks

    • @immleman
      @immleman  10 місяців тому +1

      It does sound like a dud to me. Here are a couple of things I would try:
      1. A different micro SD card. Settings are stored on the card so that might be a clue.
      2. Just slide the front unit off the dock and back on again.
      3. Any chance you can take it to the dealer that installed it? Ask them to temporarily swap the front unit with another one. That would tell you if its the unit or the dock/wiring.

    • @danielg9393
      @danielg9393 10 місяців тому

      Thanks for the reply. I switched to branded SD card already. I also found those settings in a file on the SD card and tried to edit them but camera just ignores it.
      VW has been pretty useless both online and in dealership although I only mentioned it as part of my service so don't think they looked at it properly. You're right I need to book it in for a full check, just tried to avoid the hassle..
      Tried the slide off slide on now to no avail
      Sorry just to check yours does not say "please check rear camera" every time then 😂 ?

    • @immleman
      @immleman  10 місяців тому +1

      @@danielg9393 Never. But I did actually have a rear camera. This sounds suspiciously like a wiring fault to me.

    • @danielg9393
      @danielg9393 10 місяців тому

      @@immleman that was my initial thought as well. Think I'll have to ask dealership to check again after Xmas! Cheers

  • @ImagineAkira
    @ImagineAkira 7 місяців тому +1

    Wow, thank you!

  • @Ikuorai
    @Ikuorai Рік тому +1

    Super well made video.

  • @speedy7879
    @speedy7879 Рік тому +1

    Use for Windows "Audi UTR PC Viewer V4. You can see the Videos and split the Tracks.

  • @MarcLucas-lt8fb
    @MarcLucas-lt8fb 5 місяців тому

    Thanks for the video. How easy was it to install ?

    • @immleman
      @immleman  5 місяців тому

      I've no idea! I Had it installed when I bought the car. But I've heard several stories of installation cock-ups by dealers so it's obviously not trivial.

    • @MarcLucas-lt8fb
      @MarcLucas-lt8fb 5 місяців тому

      @@immleman Thanks. I've got a new A4 on order i'd like my dealer to supply a fit the latest UTR but they don't seem to offer this service.

    • @immleman
      @immleman  5 місяців тому

      @@MarcLucas-lt8fb If it's a factory order as opposed to dealer stock you should be able to get it done there. Then you know they'll get it right.

  • @Ralph49279
    @Ralph49279 9 місяців тому

    I’ve got the original. Great video. How do you watch Live when you are nowhere near the car? Why would you only want to watch Live when you are in/next to the car?

    • @immleman
      @immleman  8 місяців тому +1

      I don't think there's any practical way to do this. With the V1.0 UTR that I had (sold the car last year) I could attach it to my home WIFI but connecting the App disables recording.

    • @Ralph49279
      @Ralph49279 8 місяців тому

      Thanks for confirming my suspicions. I suspect the connectivity features got dropped in 1.0. It’s easiest just to pop the sd card out and the live feature is useless unless it’s remote. I guess the Use Case would be a “G Shock” event notifies to the UTR App and you look at Live?

  • @PrzemyslawMazurek
    @PrzemyslawMazurek Рік тому +2

    Hi, does anyone knows who is producing this UTR 2.0 Dash Cam for Audi? And what possible model of the original producer it represents? It is obvious that the UTR 2.0 Dash Cam is produced by third party. Thanks for advice

  • @macleansf1
    @macleansf1 3 місяці тому

    Would you recommend this over the thinkware 3000?

    • @immleman
      @immleman  3 місяці тому

      I have no experience or knowledge of the Thinkware 3000 so can't make a recommendation. I currently have a Nextbase 622GW and, whilst the features are great, I've experienced severe reliability problems so couldn't recommend it either.

    • @macleansf1
      @macleansf1 3 місяці тому

      Thanks.

  • @graemesoutar768
    @graemesoutar768 Рік тому +1

    Hi, really hoping you can help. Just got my car today and it has this installed. If I am in the car then I can view live, watch recordings etc but when I access the app from the house it just will not connect. Am I doing something wrong?

    • @immleman
      @immleman  Рік тому

      In orded to access the UTR with the App, the ignition needs to switched on.

    • @graemesoutar768
      @graemesoutar768 Рік тому

      @@immleman many thanks for the speedy response. So is it not possible to go on the app away from my car and look at recordings etc?

    • @immleman
      @immleman  Рік тому +1

      @@graemesoutar768 Not easily. It is possible to configure the UTR to be the client of another WIFI network (such as your home network). But, obviously, this only works when you're in range and when you're out of range you can't reconfigure. I did this when I made my first review. I put a WIFI extender in my garage, made the UTR a client of my home network and shot the pictures of the App from the comfort of my dining room. The simplest option is to take the SD card out and stick it in your computer.

    • @graemesoutar768
      @graemesoutar768 Рік тому

      I understand.. that’s great and very helpful. I thought it was something I was doing wrong so I really appreciate your time 👍🏻

    • @extractengineeringltd
      @extractengineeringltd 11 місяців тому +2

      It cannot work if the ignition is off basically you can only live view if you are sitting in the car with the ignition on total waste of time

  • @matthiasfell5495
    @matthiasfell5495 2 роки тому

    Hello, maybe you now a answer… my UTR 2.0 works perfekt drive mode and shock mode. But the radar will not work. What can be the problem ?

    • @immleman
      @immleman  2 роки тому +1

      Check the settings under "Mode". The "Parking" setting should set to "Radar + Shock". Also, note that the radar only triggers if you've not been close to the car for a few mins so walk away, wait a couple of minutes then approach the car and it should trigger.

  • @sarinsanjeev
    @sarinsanjeev 27 днів тому

    Hi. I don’t understand how to get live view on the UTR app when not near the car! Anyone help?

    • @immleman
      @immleman  27 днів тому +1

      I can only answer for the V1 UTR. There's no useful way to do this. If your car is near a suitable access point then you can configure the UTR to connect to that rather than act as its own access point but the kicker is that the ignition needs to be on!

    • @sarinsanjeev
      @sarinsanjeev 25 днів тому

      @@immleman I think there is a LTE module attachment available. But can’t find any reviews about it anywhere.

  • @extractengineeringltd
    @extractengineeringltd 11 місяців тому

    Please note this system in the uk cannot give you remote view as you require the utr router which I’d not available in the uk

    • @patrickdnb7881
      @patrickdnb7881 10 місяців тому +1

      Audi have just installed this camera, but I wanted it mainly to be able to remotely view it. So is this correct that this cannot be done without the extra router?
      So far, I can’t even connect. My Apple iPhone to it, and my Audi dealer is struggling to even get an iPhone working on it. ! Every time I try and connect, it says cannot connect to UTR

    • @extractengineeringltd
      @extractengineeringltd 10 місяців тому

      @@patrickdnb7881 yes you cannot have remote view without the router unless you are sitting in the car with the ignition on which is a waste of time.
      You cannot connect to the camera using the 5 ghz what I have to do is switch of the wifi on my phone turn off the auto connect on the 5ghz turn on the none 5 ghz then it will connect to the camera but you will not get any alerts as that is the only way we can get it to connect so 99% of the time you are not connected to the camera system.

  • @donnyj6535
    @donnyj6535 6 місяців тому

    What app. I can use to view the sd card? 2024 Audi A3 with front and rear dash cams.

    • @immleman
      @immleman  6 місяців тому

      VLC is a good option as there are versions for Windows, Mac, iOS and Android.

  • @aronsee
    @aronsee 2 роки тому

    Hi
    How can i watch all the recorded videos
    I wanted to check some incident which happened 3 days ago but cannot see any recorded on camera.. i even tried on PC but cannot see anything 😢

    • @immleman
      @immleman  2 роки тому

      It depends on twol things: whether or not you were driving or parked and whether or not an event file was created. If you were driving and simply saw something that didn't result in a Gshock event then, with the standard microSD card the file will be overwritten after about 20 mins of further driving - this is why I keep banging on about card size! If an event file was created from a Gshock event whilst driving or a radar or Gshock whilst parked, then the file will be safe for months. In the App, view the video gallery, select the tab for Event files and then tick as many as you want around the time of interest. Select Play and the files should be played in order.

  • @henrygingold6549
    @henrygingold6549 Рік тому

    I thought that the video would better than my old Nextbase 312GW but it's not. When parked details are blocky and there doesn't appear to be any polarising which I regard as a must have.

    • @immleman
      @immleman  Рік тому

      I can't speak to the Nextbase 312GW but I agree that the lack of a polarising filter is a major omission, especially when it's so easy to correct.

  • @MichaelBLK
    @MichaelBLK 4 місяці тому

    In Not able to See Videos from rearcamera. I tried with VLC but also nothing

    • @immleman
      @immleman  4 місяці тому

      Can you see them with the App? I don't have a UTR anymore but I've got a feeling that there might be an option to turn the rear camera off. Can you check this with the App?

    • @MichaelBLK
      @MichaelBLK 4 місяці тому

      @@immleman yes no Problems with the App

    • @immleman
      @immleman  4 місяці тому

      @@MichaelBLK OK. So which UTR - 1.0 or 2.0? 1.0 saves the two video streams in the same AVI file whereas, I think, 2.0 creates separate MP4 files for front and rear. Never had a 2.0 version but someone sent me some files that I might still have.

  • @SteveThaBarber
    @SteveThaBarber Рік тому

    I been searching for a dash cam for my A5 and came across this one that’s on video. Would you prefer this one over other ones in the market?

    • @immleman
      @immleman  Рік тому +1

      If I bought another Audi then I'd buy another UTR. Most of the shortcomings are in the App and they don't bother me. Other people may not feel the same.

  • @LeoLeo-ki5nb
    @LeoLeo-ki5nb 2 роки тому

    Hi, can you advise how to reset the wi-fi between iPhone and UTR. l had to have the windscreen replaced and when l try to connect it advises password incorrect. Any advice/help would greatly appreciated.

    • @immleman
      @immleman  2 роки тому +1

      There's a hole labelled "Reset" on the front of the unit and the manual claims that this can be used to reset the WIFI settings to default (password 1234567890). I haven't tried it but I imagine you poke it with a paperclip or similar. You may need to hold it in for several seconds (the manual doesn't say) and you may need to have the ignition switched on. However, before you try this, can I suggest you first try the default password above.

    • @LeoLeo-ki5nb
      @LeoLeo-ki5nb 2 роки тому

      @@immleman Hi, very helpful, thank you very much!

  • @441meatloaf
    @441meatloaf Рік тому

    Its a bit expensive no? an off shelf dash cam does the same function and probably better and cheaper. Sure you gotta manage the cables but if you spend 1 hr or so to cable manage it saves you quite a bit of money. Not to mention its reusable across diff vehicles vs audi ones are only usable in audi vehicles.

    • @immleman
      @immleman  Рік тому

      Yes it's expensive but it looks like the price may have come down a bit since I made this video. A front and rear camera set is now £618.50 as a factory fitted option for an A5. I've just changed my car and had a Nextbase 622GW fitted. All in it was £412.20 so, yes, cheaper than the UTR plus some features that the UTR doesn't have but the Nextbase is missing the UTR's radar which is useful.

    • @441meatloaf
      @441meatloaf Рік тому

      @@immleman UTR in my country is $2,200 as an option lol. Not cheap.

    • @immleman
      @immleman  Рік тому

      @@441meatloaf Which country is that?

    • @441meatloaf
      @441meatloaf Рік тому

      @@immleman Canada

    • @immleman
      @immleman  Рік тому

      @@441meatloaf Wow! So, that about £1,350 sterling. Around twice the UK price. Looks like there's a business to be made importing UTR's for an enterprising individual.

  • @terrym8824
    @terrym8824 2 роки тому

    Two days ago I posted some information about my experience with the UTR 2.0, app pairing issues, and how I solved them, and some useful information. It has been deleted. Was there a reason?

    • @immleman
      @immleman  2 роки тому

      I haven't deleted it. Nor have I seen it. Can you post it again?

    • @immleman
      @immleman  2 роки тому +2

      In fact, I think we'd all be very interested to hear about your experiences with the 2.0 version. In particular, I'd like to see what the quality of the footage looks like compared to the old version. Are you planning on uploading anything?

    • @colinbrough3099
      @colinbrough3099 2 роки тому

      I'm currently sitting in Edinburgh Audi waiting on my UTR being fitted. I'd be very interested to hear your experinces as part of my learning curve. We've had a Nextbase front and rear cam for years and I'm looking forward to an Audi version.

    • @terrym8824
      @terrym8824 2 роки тому +2

      @@colinbrough3099 Get them to pair your smartphone to the app. Maidstone Audi did not do this. The technician paired his own phone and told me it worked. With my iPhone it would connect to the UTR wifi but the app would not connect. I discovered that mobile data needs to be turned off. I also have privacy settings turned off. Bluetooth and VPN seem OK to be on.

    • @terrym8824
      @terrym8824 2 роки тому +1

      @@immleman I reposted but it has again disappeared. Is there a size limit?

  • @muralireddy8667
    @muralireddy8667 2 роки тому

    Where can I get one fitted ? Thanks

    • @immleman
      @immleman  2 роки тому

      Your Audi dealer. I'm assuming you own an Audi?

  • @mariyanzapryanov9794
    @mariyanzapryanov9794 2 роки тому

    how to switch driving mode set up from continious + shock to standart ?

    • @immleman
      @immleman  2 роки тому

      I'm not sure I fully understand the question but it sounds like you're asking about how the various sensors are set. The link below shows a screenshot of the Mode menu from the App and what settings can be changed.
      drive.google.com/file/d/1Z8IWdwNQ7JjEN7j8o7yIDo5-d7oxUX4V/view?usp=sharing

  • @meat_loves_wasabi
    @meat_loves_wasabi 2 роки тому

    When I try view the videos through handphone it always say wifi weak connection and disconnects… I need remove the memory card and play on laptop

    • @immleman
      @immleman  2 роки тому

      If you've got the car's own WIFI hotspot turned on, it could be interfering. If so, try turning it off.

    • @meat_loves_wasabi
      @meat_loves_wasabi 2 роки тому

      @@immleman thk u… will check on that

  • @doctorbashir3497
    @doctorbashir3497 2 роки тому

    which version of the UTR is this 1.0 or 2.0?

    • @immleman
      @immleman  2 роки тому

      1.0 I haven't managed to obtain any info about the 2.0 version yet. I contacted Audio but they just fobbed me off.

    • @keithpilborough3881
      @keithpilborough3881 2 роки тому

      Hi,
      I have had an ongoing battle with Audi over the quality of mine fitted by them over 3 years ago. Ver 1.0. In the very small paper user guide there is listed polarised filters x2 ? I’ve none at all. Plus the reflection from dashboard. I have tried every Audi help desk, dealer technical etc for software and firmware updates, none advised. Interested to find you have managed to update, would appreciate help on this. Great video, i agree with all your point especially the app. 40k plus for any Audi and its an appalling interface. Even worse if your a Porsche owner! I used my wife’s Nextbase 322GW in parallel and took both files in to show Audi service, embarrassing to say the least. Also don’t ask them to refit after mounting if you windscreen is smashed, £242 pounds for the 3M double sided tape.

  • @saintmay1952
    @saintmay1952 Рік тому

    Do I need Wifi to view the live recordings on Android?

    • @immleman
      @immleman  Рік тому

      Yes. In its default set-up the UTR broadcasts its own WIFI signal. You connect to it and use the App to view recordings. The other option is to take the SD card out.

    • @saintmay1952
      @saintmay1952 Рік тому

      @@immleman so I would have to be close to the vehicule!
      Taking the SD card out?

    • @immleman
      @immleman  Рік тому

      @@saintmay1952 Yes, you need to be close or in the vehicle. It should be parked with the ignition on as recording stops when you connect via WIFi. Alternatively, you can pop the micro SD card out and connect it to a computer with an adapter.

    • @saintmay1952
      @saintmay1952 Рік тому

      @@immleman if I do that with the SD card, would I be able to stream the recording, live, on my phone?

    • @immleman
      @immleman  Рік тому

      @@saintmay1952If you mean as the UTR is recording it, then I doubt you'll be able to do what you want. Remember, the UTR stops recording when you connect the App. You can view the live feed via the App and you MIGHT be able to screen share but the video in the App is only part of the screen so the quality will be low.

  • @patrickdnb7881
    @patrickdnb7881 10 місяців тому

    Has anyone got this working with an IPhone?
    It’s been installed by Audi Bolton. But even they can’t get it to connect to my iPhone!
    It sees the UTR WiFi but just fails.
    Also how do you view it remotely and use the car finder? Obviously once they finally get it to connect to my phone!
    So far I’m not impressed. It’s installed but I cannot use the app at all.

    • @immleman
      @immleman  10 місяців тому

      Yes. Mine worked with both an iPhone 6 and my current iPhone 12. Does your phone actually connect to the UTR WiFi?

    • @extractengineeringltd
      @extractengineeringltd 9 місяців тому

      The only way I can connect to the utr is by connecting via the low speed Wi-Fi my I phone connects to the MMI using the 5 WI-FI but the camera cannot use that.
      So I have to go on my Wi-Fi connections turn off the auto connect on the high speed Wi-Fi turn on the auto connect on the low speed Wi-Fi then it will connect to the utr,then I have to reverse the process to reconnect to the MMI.
      You cannot have remote view without the utr router which you cannot get in the UK if you press the utr router on the app it tells you that.
      My Audi dealer tried everything to get it to work but that is the only way it will work or as I was told you can view it in the car with the ignition otherwise not.

  • @Shrike12
    @Shrike12 2 роки тому

    Hi, what is the max SD card size the UTR supports ? I want to upgrade from the 8GB the car came with but don't know what size to go for - 32, 64,128,256 ?

    • @immleman
      @immleman  2 роки тому

      I haven't tested every card size but it looks to me like 64GB is the practical max. That's the size I have in mine. This gives you up to 256 minutes of drivetime video. It'll probably work with a larger card but I suspect you'll still only get 256 mins.

  • @briangrady365
    @briangrady365 3 місяці тому

    The Audi software team seem to have no vision. There’s so much capability with the hardware they make, but fall short with user experience and logical features.

    • @immleman
      @immleman  3 місяці тому

      I couldn't agree more. The same goes for the in-car SW. What we have is a bunch of separate systems that don't work with each other. I've spent most of my career working at the HW - SW boundary and there's just so much more I would do.

  • @lucaeh
    @lucaeh Рік тому

    This white tape is not very appealing. It would be much better looking if it were black.

    • @immleman
      @immleman  Рік тому

      It turns out that was my Audi dealer fitting it incorrectly. There's a black panel that should be stuck to the windscreen first.

  • @GJX-xy7dm
    @GJX-xy7dm Рік тому

    My UTR app will not connect to the Audiutr wifi if engine is off. Help. I’m sitting in the house wanting to connect Audi UTR app. The Audi app connects fine but the UTR app no way.

    • @immleman
      @immleman  Рік тому

      I'm sorry, but that's just the way it works. With the ignition on, it also stops recording if you connect the App. I'm guessing it's processor power limitation.