Thinkware U1000 | Follow Up Review | BlackboxMyCar
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- Опубліковано 25 сер 2024
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Even before the Thinkware U1000 hit the shelves in October 2019, it was one of the most talked-about dash cams of the year. With high-quality 4K Ultra HD recording resolution and best-in-class parking mode features, the U1000 has topped every Best Dash Cam of the 2019 list.
And now that we’ve had a few months to further test the dash cams inside and out, as well as gather more customer feedback, here’s what we think of the U1000.
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I'm all about great useful features in any electronic device. And when it comes to a dash camera, high end or not, its basic features better include Wi-Fi connectivity to smartphone, built-in GPS, 170° view (for 6 lanes coverage), 1080p resolution, parking mode, and supercapacitor. ADAS, Lane Departure, Speed and Red Camera Alerts are just extra which is awesome as these features come in luxurious cars. Good review! Keep up the excellent and honest reviews coming! 🤝
All those extra ADAS and lane departure features produce heat and degrade your video quality.
To me they are extra junk taking up resources.
Hi Sun Tex and benefactionhindrance, thank you for the feedback. There's no right or wrong answer when it comes to these extra safety features - it's all up to your preferences. You can always turn off the features like ADAS directly within the smartphone settings so that they become less "annoying" :) Thanks for leaving your thoughts!
@@blackboxmycar Hi, Im worried if it can withstand extreme cold? I live where it gets -40 to -50 (winter). Will it affect my car battery if hard wired? Thanks
Agree on the chatty notifications. It’s either on or off. No choices. I don’t want to hear the cam is starting and gps is connected, but I want to hear the card is successfully formatted.
Hey Jack, we've notified Thinkware, and they're on it. They will hopefully have some new options to limit the notifications soon.
Imagine how beautiful our country will be when we get those power lines underground. HD really brings it home.
It’s 4K+2K rear but only offers 128GB max.
VIOFO A129 PRO 4K offers 256GB.
I read that some owners put in larger cards
Agreed ^ not official advice from Thinkware, but we will say that we've had some customers try with the SanDisk A1 256GB SD card and it did work for them on the Thinkware U1000.
There are two things holding me back from buying this product. The one main reason is that fact that it seems like I wouldn’t have the option to completely silence and or control the types of alerts the dash cam gives me and or how I receive the alerts. I’d be perfectly fine receiving phone alerts or in app alerts. I find sound coming from any other place than my car audio speakers to be a distraction to ride.
Secondly, as a result of the main argument. I’m now interested to see what Blackvue will release to compete with the U1000. I was set on getting Blackvue until I came across the U1000 but constant sound and chatty alerts is a dealbreaker.
Could you inform Thinkware of way integrate a complete silence mode and or send alert to my phone via connected app or better yet and CarPlay/Android Auto app alerting system. Sounds complicated, perhaps, but still value of this feature in my opinion would be great.
You can completely disable the audio from the U1000, and still have its Cloud featured enabled to that notifications are sent to your phone.
BlackVue already had the Cloud for years - this is Thinkware's reply to BlackVue actually.
Wait! What?! This news is EFFING amazing!!! Okay, so I can disable it to the point where no noises or alerts comes out of the dash cam?!
My reaction might highly animated but I might just have to come up with the money to cough up for the U1000.
Thanks BlackBoxMyCar for the info.
No problem, kaevn! Hope we were able to get you the information that you needed, and let us know when you're ready for the upgrade ;) We're here to help!
@@blackboxmycar Hi, is it Removable or Permanent in windshield? Im worried if it can withstand extreme cold? I live where it gets -40 to -50 (winter). Thanks
@@paulguanco7902 I’m curious about extreme cold AND hot weather.
Waiting for customer service to give a definitive answer.
I've hardwired my u1000 so far it's very good. Agree the noises do annoy me but isn't the worst. Atm I still have not been able to live view the car.
Did also just get the radar for Xmas so will install and also try figuring the rest out
Hi Iain, thank you for leaving your feedback! Glad to hear that you are loving your Thinkware U1000. Do keep in mind that in order to be able to Live View, your dash cam needs a steady internet connection via a mobile hotspot of sorts. Let us know if you need any help or clarifications - we're always available at info[at]blackboxmycar.com.
@@blackboxmycar yeah I know needs internet I was sitting in the car with it connected to mobile hotspot and wasn't working
I got this camera installed yesterday front and rear together with the radar and I love it!!!! the quality is GREAT 👍🏻
Awesome, glad you like it!
Yes, the U1000 is too chatty. It will be nice if we can have an update that allows us to turn individual notifications off.
Hi Jedediyah, we agree - we've already passed on the feedback over to Thinkware. Hope to hear an update soon!
BlackboxMyCar okay and thank you.
Bought one yesterday. Hope it lasts longer than my dr900s which only lasted just over a year, and a half.
Hey lolRNG, sorry to hear that about your BlackVue, best of luck! We do recommend purchasing warranty on your Thinkware dash cam in case anything like this happens again in the future. Let us know if you need any help.
Ive had my DR900s for 2 years no problems as of yet knock on 🪵
I order this from BB and everything is hooked up I’m have issues with the setting. I was to record will I’m driving and when the car is parked. I just dnt know the proper setting that’s going to give me that. The book is no help . Full disclosure I do have the obd2 connector and radar with 128g . Last should I use 2 or 5 ghz! Thanks
Hi there, as you've purchased from BB, we do recommend contacting them or Thinkware directly for help. However, if you don't get the answers that you're looking for from them, do contact us at info[at]blackboxmycar.com and we'll see what we can do.
For full transparency, we reserve our support team for helping customers who purchase from us at BlackboxMyCar, but we can help you with your Thinkware U1000 if they don't respond.
As for your settings, please make sure your Parking Mode is turned on within the settings with Motion/Impact Detection switched on. You should use 5GHz for the wi-fi when available for faster transfer!
Here's a guide from our website that you can use as well: www.blackboxmycar.com/pages/thinkware-f800-wifi-app-guide - It's for the Thinkware F800 Pro, but works just the same for the Thinkware U1000.
Thank you I did purchase my kit from Black box in my car I thought it was the same UA-cam account. I may have incorrectly abbreviate it the website. But I will check the website and contact support from the site. Thanks
Gotcha, then yes - please do contact us at info[at]blackboxmycar.com. We'll be sure to help you out!
I wonder if the U1000 being sold today in 2022 is identical to the one from 2019 (aside from the firmware updates).
heres what reviewers wont tell you about U1000,it records for only 1min or shorter clips even 1second.between clips mines would skip important moments before the next clip.they still have not fixed this
Another question on these . I have seen your 'heat' videos and was wondering if the car is not in use, can I remove the camera and pop it back in when i need to? Or is it taped to the window and can't be removed without having to put new tape on it? I live in southern US near the Gulf of Mexico and summers are very hot. Especially inside a closed up car. Just concerned about heat damage.
Hey Greg, absolutely. If you're not using the car, you can remove the camera right off the mount. The mount is connected to the U1000, but can be removed so only the mount is left on the window.
@@blackboxmycar thank you
Thanks. It sounds like the system is as chatty as the older model, without any custom ability to turn off particular features. That's a deal-breaker for me - it would drive me crazy.
Hi tsuchan1, this is something that Thinkware is looking into and has promised to provide a fix in the future. That said, while it's not something we recommend, it is possible to turn off the sounds completely in the settings.
@@blackboxmycar Thanks very much for your reply and letting me know. Yes, all or nothing, it seems. I'm glad that they're going to make a fix, hopefully to make individual item settings optional as you proposed to them. I'll wait for that.
Absolutely - we hear you!
My car has a ton of these safety features like lane keep assist and whatnot. I just need the camera there to be a silent witness in case anything happens. Should I look for a camera like this with less features or is there nothing out there now and it's best to just get this and turn the features off?
Hi Alain, you can always turn the ADAS feature (for the lane assist, etc.) - We still recommend the U1000 for its parking mode features!
Which do you think video quality is clearer in car board at night DR900X-2CH or Thinkware U1000 2CH
What is the price for the u1000? Why isn,t the 128 gb not included
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Hey Frank, you can check it out on our website at blackboxmycar.com: www.blackboxmycar.com/products/thinkware-u1000-4k-uhd-dual-channel-cloud-dash-cam
I have an older F770 dual system, would this be worth $500 to upgrade and could I use the existing hardwired cables? Is the lens angle adjustable? On my F770 I can turn off the gimmicky "safety alerts", is that still possible on this?
Also, I'd love an in depth review of it's cloud features over a WiFi hotspot.
Hi astrogeek1000, we'd obviously be biased if we were to tell you whether to upgrade or not, so we'll answer your other questions. Yes, you can use the existing hardwired cables, and yes, the lens angle is adjustable. You can absolutely turn off the ADAS safety alerts.
We will put that into our backlog of videos to tackle in the future regarding the Cloud features. Thanks for asking!
@@blackboxmycar Can we reuse the rear camera cable from the f770 or do we have to use the new cable? Thanks
My rear camera shows upside down images. Was this mounted correctly by Geek squad?
You can always change the image (mirror it horizontally/vertically) in the settings!
Does it have Inside camera too ?
Hi Lonestar, unfortunately at this time, Thinkware does not offer an interior camera version of the Thinkware U1000.
Will this work on a Jeep's more vertical windshield?
Yes, it will. It's possible to turn the U1000's camera vertically to make sure it faces the right direction.
I hate that this camera only has 1 minute loops. 3 Minute loops are preferred.
Hunting for months for a good front/rear set up. I'm looking to buy camera's, not something that talks. Seriously did not know that about these. Yikes!
Hi Eddie, cameras talk to you to tell you about any incidents that happen to your car. That said, you can absolutely turn off all audio altogether in the Thinkware U1000 :)
@@blackboxmycar Sweet! It looks like this is the one!!
Woop woop, great choice!
Are you able to turn off the lane departure warning and noises? And whenAre we going to get a three channel camera?
You sure can within the settings. You just have to turn off ADAS! We did recently launch the Zenfox T3 dash cam (3-Channel), but we do not have the hardwiring option available for it yet. One of the reasons that we haven't been able to recommend a good 3-channel dash cam is because they do tend to overheat easier, so for users in hotter climates, it's hard for us to make that recommendation for an all-in-one system.
That's why for now, we recommend getting a separate dual-channel + 1 single-channel system to keep them separated for optimal usage.
Can you please do a in-depth review of { Vezo 360 degree 4K smart dashcam }, and test it thoroughly, please
Hi Hatim, unfortunately as we have no plans to carry the Vezo 360 Degree 4K Smart Dashcam in the near future, we will not be able to do a review on this dash cam for now. Thank you for commenting tho!
Very nice and informative video. I have the F800 pro. Can I keep the same wiring in my car and replace it with the U1000?
i think the U1000 uses a different wires for the back
Hi there, unfortunately, while they are very similar wires, they are not the same configuration as the wires do need to be switched around so they do need to be replaced when upgrading.
good info
Thank you Joan!
I had a dealer install my U1000. They kept the installation paperwork. Is there a way to adjust the camera horizontally in the app, or do I need to remove the mount from the windshield and reposition it?
You would need to manually move the dash cam to adjust it horizontally.
How long is the cable/cord for the rear camera? We have a long pickup. A 6ft cord will not work, but a 16 ft one will.
Hey there, our rear camera cable is 7.5m (24.5ft), which will be adequate for connecting for your pickup :) You can find more information on our product page here: www.blackboxmycar.com/products/thinkware-u1000-4k-uhd-dual-channel-cloud-dash-cam
@@blackboxmycar Thank you
My Thinkware U1000 records a 53 second clip following by an 8 second clip. There is missing footage in between those 2 recordings - in continuous mode. Any suggestions ?
Hi Peetee, this may have to do with your setup. Please contact us at info[at]blackboxmycar.com and our team will help!
Why only 128gigs and can you get alerts from camera when its in parking mode? Ive heard you can’t
Hey Gilbert, that is the official specifications set out by Thinkware, but we've had customers tell us that they've found success with 256GB. You can get alerts from the dash cam when you're in parking mode if you have Cloud enabled.
They pair with 256GB card on Amazon? Does it support 256gb as well?
Officially, no, and we've seen limited success with 256GB cards!
Time to replace the music system box with a Dashcam ( front, side - especially the passenger side and rear ), having it's own battery. Impact sensors preferably mounted inside bumpers and side doors. Automatic number plate reading and searching the web and dialling hit and run driver. imvolved. Utilising the processing power of mobile phones to bring down the cost of hardware. Connection to OBD port.
It makes sense having all these combined through modules.
Hi Pradeep, great suggestions. It's definitely the way we see dash cams going. A number of what you've mentioned are already happening (if not, already happened), but technology is only getting better so it's only a matter of time before dash cams become one integrated system with the car altogether!
Does anyone make a camera that supports a local backup? I saw one from Planet Halo that lets you put a hard drive in your turnk so no one steels your memory card.?
Not that we've seen that are reliable, unfortunately. That said, you can try one with Cloud features. That would help!
What about picking up audio from someone talking? Hearing a conversation is important.
The U1000 can indeed pick up audio recording from inside the vehicle.
Why they wouldn't allow for a 256gb card is beyond me knowing 4k and many utilize front and rear.
Love the U1000 not going to lie, but I never heard mine say speed limit 50 km but it does say there's a camera.
Do you guys know if they will ever had Bluetooth connection ??
Mine doesn't say anything about red lights or speed, where did I go wrong on my settings
@@johnb1448 Mine will say the red light but not the speed limits but its in the setting on the App you have to enable it check those great review
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@@DamienMDA1 I have the latest downloaded version. Where is it located in the settings in regards to me enabling and disable?? Thanks for the fast reply earlier. I moved my radar module thinking that was the cause of it, but it wasn't.
@@DamienMDA1 Blackboxmecar did say they send them the feedback, but it would of been nice to have the thinkware button (all 3) on LED too and is it only me the Adhesive Windshield Mount from the F800 pro locked the dash cam better then the U1000?
@@DamienMDA1 Thanks for the info going to check it out now in the Road safety settings.
How do I keep the u1000 connected to a hotspot in parking mode?
Hi David, the Thinkware U1000 only connects to mobile hotspots continuously. So you'll need an external LTE device that can provide a mobile hotspot for your vehicle.
@@blackboxmycar I have a designated 24/7 hotspot device in my car. It was disconnecting from the hotspot because it was in energy saving parking mode. There's zero reference to that fact online.
Hi David, very interesting - can you please contact our in-house support team about this and they will help you out? They can help you with this technical issue. Please contact them at info[at]blackboxmycar.com with your order number so they can help you get to the bottom of this.
Can I View The U1000 Remotely While In PARK MODE Using A Hotspot Or Internet Connection?!?!?
Hi John, the official word from Thinkware is that you can only use a mobile hotspot. The U1000 will not connect to an internet connection from say.. your home, or a local Starbucks' free wi-fi.
So you can’t use your cars hot spot? Why would you only be able to use your phones hot spot that’s ridiculous. If this is the case then when I get it in a couple days then ima return it! What’s the use of having cloud service if you can’t connect it to your cars hot spot?
your car's hotspot is a mobile hotspot
Will it track my speed and record it?
Hi Tony, it sure will track your speed and record it through its built-in GPS module!
@@blackboxmycar is there an driver or third camera that records the inside of the car that is compatible with these?
Hi Tony, there is no 3rd camera that is IR built for the Thinkware U1000. However, what we typically recommend to our customers is to purchase a separate 1-channel dash cam (ie. the Thinkware Q800PRO-1CH) that you install separately into your vehicle and have that facing the interior. Thanks for asking!
@@blackboxmycar isn't there a cheaper option than the thinkware 800? It just a camera to record the driver
@@650tonyd You could use an action-cam.
I like the camera. I'm surprised no one talked the app (TRASH). I won't buy another one.
Thanks for the feedback. The new Thinkware models(U3000, Q1000) have introduced a new version of the app to allow for an easier connection. Thinkware Dash Cam Link App if you're curious, we have a video here: ua-cam.com/video/JczwkEqpNtE/v-deo.html
@@blackboxmycarCan I get trade in on the U1000?
We don't currently have a trade-in program unfortunately, but do consider reaching out to our support team to assess your specific situation at info@blackboxmycar.com
@@blackboxmycarI have tried that for months. I think I'll just give this one to someone I don't care for and try a different product.😡
Regarding the micro card, I have a Samsung EVO Plus 128gb 4k card. Will this work ok in the unit?
Hi Larry, Samsung Evo Plus should work well with the Thinkware U1000.
The Thinkware U1000 that I just bought is junk. Horrible video recordings. Should have went with the Viofo.