So glad I watched this before ordering my new cam! I was going to buy the DR750-2CH LTE and Power Magic Pro but didn't realise the X series has built-in power management. As the LTE still requires a PMP and is a lot larger than I realised, I am opting for the DR750X-2CH + CM100LTE
Great channel. Think these top range companies are Missing a Trick ! Surely you would Make the camera unit as small as possible (less obtrusive in your nice car you are looking after) and then put the electronics in a ‘small box’ to go under the seat or near the fuse / power ! Why not do this. Please pass it on. Seems like a no brainer ! I would happily pay good money for that type. Will likely just buy the Garmin Mini 2 until they come up with something next gen.
I have been researching for 6+ hours it seems. Every MFG seems to have a different sort of deal breaker. From very poor reviews of overheating, connectivity, poor/glitchy function, to complicated and costly accessories needing to be purchased just to run a front and rear camera (garmin). And these Blackvues, certainly designed for and mostly written or reviewed by those that spend their entire life in the concrete jungles. It would be nice to see a 750 or 900 without al the cloud mess.
Wish they would make the 900 series with all the goodies now but with a different place for the Micro sd card. My bud had his car broken in to and they stole his cam....and the sd card was there with it.. No he didn't have cloud but still not everyone can pay for cloud service or an extra sim service to run the hotspot.. Just have an alternate place in the LTE box for the evidence that we can hide under the dash or seat.. OH..an thanks for the reviews on radars. I got the R7 3 days ago and the wife went to Georgia yesterday.. She said it saved her butt 4 times.. That paid for itself already...
@@freespiritagent LOL.. My bud told me he would defiantly do that except ..in 1968 they just didn't have the smarts to put factory alarms in cars.. Seat belts were the hot topic back then. I would like to see a remote small hideable DVR with these systems.
Looks good. I guess the NEXT level to improve the monitoring in general is to have 360 view rather than front/back cameras... This way you're able to see all sides (left & right like external side doors)... Also, part of the NEXT level will be personal cloud (not hosted on payed subscription) but rather onto your own purchased cloud...
Just curious. How much memory is available for video playback later on a computer versus storing it on the cloud. Or do they not save separate from cloud
Bonjour,ma question j'ai acheté la DASCHCAM 900X 12CH le cloud ne fonctionne pas.Est ce obligé d'acheter le module LTE pour que le cloud fonctionne sur ma Daschcam? Merci,si possible en Francais
I have updated the camera firmware and got it connected to my phone...now for the LTE module. Can't tell if it is connected or not. It seems like I am having a carplay fight with my stereo...ideally wifi would only connect in park mode at home and everything else LTE module. Trying to figure that out???
too the black vue 750x plus 369 plus 149.99 for the cloud module and the nano sim plan in order to get the cloud to work and I can't just use my phone? or check when I am home or do I need something to be able to send up my videos in the cloud from my dash cam while I am driving?
Hey Vortex. Nw that Blackview has a hard wires option, is Thinkware still the leader in low power parking mode? And how is the new X series in overheating vs older models. Haven’t heard of this issue with Thinkware. Thanks for your thoughts
I really value your reviews and wonder which camera I should go with for my new Mercedes S Class. Blackvue 900x plus 2 ch or the Thinkware U1000? I have owned the older 900s and currently have the Thinkware U1000 but the connectivity isn't the best on the Thinkware. What do you suggest?
I am in Arizona in the car get 140' to 180' in the day one sits outside all day and one in the garage even the garage is at 120' So will it work for me
Vortex, you have been my go-to person for Blackvue review since you were so thorough. I was hoping you could answer a question for me. Massachusetts laws state that cars can't have anything attached to the windshield. Unfortunately, doesn't make sense since Boston has the EZ pass that is mounted on the windshield; allowing cars to pass through state owned toll booths without stopping and waiting in line. LOL! QUESTION: Can the DR900x plus be mounted on the dashboard and have the same quality in it's performance? Is it physically capable of being mounted on the dashboard? Does the mount itself allow to be adjusted to make up for the point of view from the dashboard? I really wanted this device since it got my geekgirl going! I absolutely want this to work, but unfortunately Massachusetts is making it difficult.
Parking mode- just want to make sure, what you saying on 20:10, is it that the 900X detect parking even when connected to the ciggarete lighter? No need for the new 3 cables system?
With regards to the battery - my new car's 12V outlet is in the TRUNK of the car (grrr) - would this be a problem with regards to keeping power to my camera? It only has USB-C chargers in the front and back passanger seats, is it possible to charge these cameras using a USB-C? Or is there a way to charge it at home when it's running flat or something?
Personally I’d recommend hardwiring to your fusebox for a cleaner permanent install instead of putzing around with USB adapters. This’ll ensure your parking recording works too. You can also throw a dedicated battery back there geni.us/B124x to simplify the wiring process.
I heard the more complicated models with LTE and all the features like 1440p has the heat issue. I have the 650s 1 channel, live out here in Nevada heat /cold, no issues so far. It is 1080, gps. I don’t use any cloud feature stuff
I have the Blackvue DR900S-2CH brand new, unopen-still in the box. I purchased it a year ago. What do I do, if I want a simplified cloud-based experience without buying a newer model (Blackvue DR900X-2CH)?
What do you think full data coverage, for a Full-time cabbie, Driver? on a 8hrs Drive day (7-days a wk), or overnight security camera, and the Data use/charge would be? $$$$?
I use a Verizon Hotspot with my Blackvue DR900s-2ch. I'm on an unlimited data program with Verizon so my Hotspot is $20.00 a month unlimited. Verizon does "throttle down" the Hotspot after about 22 GB.
Does DR900X-2CH IR Plus work with cigarette lighter or has to be hard wired? I am looking for taxi dual cam to be moved easily around in different vehicles ? Any suggestion please
How does the 900X work when it's power cable has been disconnected? I've had dealerships unplug my dashcam even when it's hardwired to the fusebox but unplugged from the dashcam. Does it or will it still run as normal for a few hours even with it unplugged?
I am totally confused as to the best dash cam to order. The DR900X or the 750-2CH LTE. Which one has both parking mode and LTE Chip holder? Which is the most all contained Blackview Dashcam?
There's a good video on YT showing those 2 in action BUUUT it has the 900x on in 1080p not 4k. But the 750 had better low light images and the 900x had better clarity. So I guess it depends on what you need. I'd like to see a video w the 900x in 4k mode vs the 750. I wish it had 1 unit with 2 cams instead of 2 seperate cams. Also wish the wires were a little less noticeable.
Can you help me with my 900x shutting off during parking mode?? I was told that if I drive less than an hour a day, I will not get sufficient parking mode capabilities. Is there anything I can use to get more power for the parking mode?
Oh yeah, order one of these battery packs and hardwire it for faster charging. geni.us/B124x It takes 40 min to fully charge and offers 16-24 hours of parked record time, depending on settings and if you run one dashcam or both while parked. You can also add expansion batteries for longer record times if you can drive longer than 40 min. geni.us/B124e
For me, Blackvue = TRASH. I had an older one which couldn't handle the simple higher temps inside the car - at first summer temps these cameras cacked out completely or the cameras went blurry and turned images pink. And was a KNOWN problem. So $400 trash. When I tried to get a warranty replacement, they bailed on me and left me hanging. Yeah, they say they will stand behind you, but you'll need a pair of binoculars to see them. If they haven't figured the overheating problem yet, DO NOT BUY! They WILL NOT have your back and will look for any excuse to avoid taking responsibility.
@@VortexRadar Can't remember the exact model... 400 Season 2? Something like that. But the fact they BAILED on me and left me hanging really ticked me off. And this problem kept persisting in models after that.
@@VortexRadar Also - had problems with the software - not changing dates correctly, speaking to me in Korean after I updated... really poor quality and online service. No easily installable patches. Overall, just a bad experience.
I have a g20, it has a recorder given you got top of the line parking assistance. It is going to store a video if you have an accident. Unfortunately, it does not have a parking mode. So if someone approaches your car and scratches it, it will not be recorded. If someone bupms into you and triggers the g sensor, then yes, it will record something.
whos property is the video that gets uploaded to the cloud? Ours or there's or do we share the views created by the youtube channel they upload them to, most likely automatically. Haha..
That could be addressed by encrypting the video and allowing the user to manage the distribution of the public keys to their devices (the private keys would of course be periodically disposed of so the videos could not be modified). Whether or not they did such encryption management is another matter.
Wait I’m just a little confused. I just bought the BlackVue DR750X plus 2 channel and I want to enable cloud, are you saying I can buy the prepaid hot spot SIM card and out it in the camera itself ? Or do I HAVE to buy the hot spot box accessory ?
One way or another your dashcam needs an internet connection if you want the cloud features. If you have a wifi hotspot in your car already or you park near a hotspot at home or work, you can use those. If you don’t have one, the CM100LTE is the easiest way to add an internet connection to the dashcam.
@@VortexRadar ooohhh okay, thank you!! All very new to this. I work in down town Dallas and my coworkers keep getting car parts stollen from them so I definitely want that ability to be notified in real time and even stream my dash cam live on my phone.
I have seen on Amazon that the LTE module does not work on the DR590X. Is this a correct statement. I would like to purchase the DR590X 2CH and also at some point in the future purchase the LTE module that will allow me to have Cloud capabilities.
Blackvue if they would create these same exact dash camera’s X series but with dual camera lens for both front and rear camera modules. That would create a true 360 degrees protection so one lenses facing outside while the other faces inside the vehicle. while parked and while driving. Otherwise you’re missing critical footage if the vehicles broken into.
@@VortexRadar I have so many questions. I’m an Uber driver in Vegas. I’m currently using a vantrue n4 with an interior and rear cameras. Night clarity is awesome but I need a WI-FI setting. I’m not crazy about mounting a separate unit for interior filming
Sure, just disable the Blackvue cloud stuff and use your home wifi only so it goes to your NAS with your custom setup instead. Blackvue has IR dashcams designed for interior recording.
I'm looking for the best dashcam for a cross country trip. It needs to be able to record 40+ hours of video and withstand dessert heat. Does such a thing exist? The MicroSD cards on all the dashcams I've found are woefully small. I do NOT want anything connected to the 'cloud'.
You’ll have AC in your car, right? So it wouldn’t get too hot. On road trips I swap cards on gas stops and offload onto a computer then. If you need one card, many dashcams now support 512gb cards.
It depends on which features you want and how many cameras you have. The basic package is free and they offer some paid tiers as well with more features.
I am waiting for rear camera, inside the cabin camera and front camera as one package. Any ideas if this would be available in the future? Today I have 590d the front and rear Camera installed, not working though. Cheers Michael
Why is the 900x uses the LTE module and supposedly is the latest version versus the 750 dash, has the LTE SIM card is integrated in the camera so no module, why would one get the external module version aka 900x, instead of getting the 750? Weird
I don’t see a huge difference in video duality and I think is wayyy better when the SIM card it’s integrated in the camera, IF THEY HAD A LONGER CABLE CONECTED TO A MODULE WHERE YOU CAN INSERT THE SIM CARD AND MEMORY CARD WHERE ALL THE INFO AND RECORDING GO THAT WOULD BE WAY BETTER BECAUSE WHEN IF SOME ONE STEALS IT FROM YOU YOU GOT NOTHING , that’s what happened to me the 900s was stolen and contacted BlackVue and they don’t have any measures to rescue the footage, to have a module might be good but if it’s got longer cable that way you can hide that module and if they steal the dash I guess bad luck but at least you would have all video recording
Is there any new/ 900X alike dashcam that have cloud functionality and no LTE needed? I mean, I liked the 900X video quality but not to sure how to install and conceal the LTE module in the car. Don't want anything hanging or lying down anywhere...
Very expensive to maintain. In addition of you having to pay $10-$20 for Data, you will have to pay BlackVue for Cloud service which, I believe, costs $10. After all of this, the worst case scenario, which is someone breaking into your car and stealing the DashCam, can still occur and you won’t be able to view the footage because it takes the DashCam a lot of time to upload the footage.
Sure there's an added cost, like getting an extra data plan for an Apple Watch. Blackvue's cloud service is free unless you start adding multiple cameras. Uploading to the cloud in case of a breakin won't guarantee that you'll get the footage if the burglar rips it off super quick, but chances are you'll still get something. Better to have an opportunity to get the footage than not at all, yes? Either way, it's not for everyone and it's up to you to decide if you feel it's worth the cost or not. Totally fine either way.
@@VortexRadar Yeah, but the Apple Watch has a $10 unlimited LTE plan (at least my plan), and you don’t have to pay Apple to unlock its functionality. As for the breaking in, I have had my car broken into two times while having the SyncUP drive installed and nothing was uploaded, also the police told me that they couldn’t file a theft report because I was in an underground parking lot 🤷🏾♂️🤷🏾♂️, so I found the whole thing useless. Finally, BlackVue makes it nearly impossible to have your own quirky solution, they prevent your phone from connecting to the internet at the same time it’s connected to the DashCam.
Sorry to hear about your break-ins! That sucks. Strange about the theft report thing too. I've had my car broken into in a parking garage (in Canada) and was able to file a police report. The phone connectivity thing is weird, yeah, and so I don't use that. Their service certainly isn't perfect and could be better. I suppose it's only when you try some other cloud options that you realize how much better Blackvue's is by comparison. Nevertheless though, it could use improvement too.
@@VortexRadar Thanks for your replies. Unfortunately with Dashcams, they kinda need to be built perfect to accommodate all situations. I’m going to be holding off on the hope that when I upgrade my car, either it will have a built in Dashcam, or wait for BlackVue to see their next product. Anyways thanks for the Dashcam reviews keep them up.
Waiting for perfection is an exercise in frustration. I see this with dashcams, radar detectors, and everything else. I was actually super frustrated with all of this for a while and have started to accept that these are smaller companies that don’t have the budget for R&D that companies like Apple and Samsung do. I really really wish they did, but they don’t.
Hey buddy. Can you please go get your hands on the brand DDPAI and test their X5 Pro. Their software ADAS function looks really good and I like their AR video overlay where it can track objects in the video.
@@VortexRadar This is where I saw it. www.blackboxmycar.com/collections/blackvue/products/blackvue-dr590x-1ch I ended up ordering the 750X 1ch, thanks to your great reviews!
This video is an overview of their lineup, not a comprehensive review of every single cool thing or annoyance about their dashcams. I do wish they’d address that too.
What about vandalism such as a key or paint that really won't make an impact for the camera to sense motion Maybe sorry I'm making this comment quarter way through the video
Hello There I Truly appreciate your Videos., I a Chevy Express 3500 Comercial Van ., Unfortunately has been broken in multiple times ., I am very interested in a Parking mode Siviliance Dash Cam , with Alets Notifications to my phone . To be able to act and or have Record of Perpetrators. would you please advise me with some of the Dash cams in the Market , with Parking Mode, Wi-Fi Cloud,and Phone Notifications that will be best for my needs., Thank You !!!
Yikes! So sorry to hear that! The 750 LTE would be the easiest to use since you can put a SIM card right in it for the cloud stuff. geni.us/BBMC-DR750-2CH-LTEPlus I personally use the DR900X Plus for 4K up front. geni.us/DR900X-2CH-Plus To add the cloud features, I plug in the CM100LTE. geni.us/CM100LTE Having it record while parked is gonna be important of course so I’d get a big battery like this: geni.us/PowerCell8 That’ll record for about a day on a full charge. For longer parked record time, you can add in expansion batteries. geni.us/CellinkNeoExpansion A setup like this should help you stay protected and let you know if anything happens again. Hopefully not!
So... What does everyone do about mounting these in the hot Florida Sun? Instruction say don't park in direct sunlight lol How do you keep yours from overheating or falling off the windshield? I use a sun shade daily. I know if I put up the sun shade and leave this in my window all day, the sun will turn it to liquid..... What do you do?
I put a matte black vinyl strip on my windshield at the very top, it protects the camera from the shade, also hides the camera too.. plus looks sporty to me You can also go to a an auto tint shop and put a dark window tint strip on your top windshield, it really helps keeping the cams cool
@@IntegraDIY thanks for the reply! Actually, I have my entire front windshield tinted with 45 XPEL Prime Plus. Excellent heat and UV rejection. I just worry about putting my sun shade up, sandwiching the camera between the windsh6 and the shade. This creates a mini reflective oven I worry will damage the camera. If this easily removed from the windshield mount? Maybe I can just take it down everyday while I'm at work.
@@feeltharave try another sun shade that doesn’t reflect so much? If the camera is getting full reflection of the window shade, and it’s still in the sun, it’ll heat up really quickly. You should still try a 5% window tint strip at the top, it’ll still keep the area cool, and you can adjust the camera to have full field of view and still be completely out of the sun. Also, I have rain visors on my side door windows, it allows me to keep the windows cracked about 1” to help keep the cabin of the car cooler. But if your area where you park isn’t very safe, I wouldn’t recommend this..but it does work, and that’s if you like rain visors on the doors (or if your car has them available)
Doesn’t look like it yet. Wouldn’t surprise me to see them release it eventually. I usually they do traditional models first and then all the special editions.
They don't have an Apple Watch-specific app, but you can mirror your phone notifications to your watch and see the notification and image previews on your watch. I use it and it works pretty well.
@@VortexRadar Can you confirm this? I was told by blackboxmycar that I would need 2 lte modules for a blackvue 750x 2ch ir and a 750x 1ch plus. I have a tmobile sync up and drive already in the car but not sure if it can stay on when car is off, any ideas?
Officially it's 256gb. I run 256's in my Blackvues and they work great. I've heard of some people experimenting with 512's and having good results, though I haven't tried it. You can read more here: dashcamtalk.com/forum/threads/largest-sd-card-for-blackvue-dr900x-2ch.43790/
So glad I watched this before ordering my new cam! I was going to buy the DR750-2CH LTE and Power Magic Pro but didn't realise the X series has built-in power management. As the LTE still requires a PMP and is a lot larger than I realised, I am opting for the DR750X-2CH + CM100LTE
Wait the 750 lte doesn't have power management?
Thank both of you put this excellent video, GOOD ON YOU!
Great channel. Think these top range companies are Missing a Trick ! Surely you would Make the camera unit as small as possible (less obtrusive in your nice car you are looking after) and then put the electronics in a ‘small box’ to go under the seat or near the fuse / power ! Why not do this. Please pass it on. Seems like a no brainer ! I would happily pay good money for that type.
Will likely just buy the Garmin Mini 2 until they come up with something next gen.
Blackvue has got to create a more user-friendly interface. If they create an ecosystem for their car tech, they'd easily dominate the market
Their app is trash. In what product in todays market can you get away with an app that cannot link your phone to the device? Trash.
@@anthonyrosa5006 Maybe it’s your phone, and not the dashcam/app.🤷♂️
I feel like the LTE box should have been a wifi Hotspot itself for that price.
And size!
I have been researching for 6+ hours it seems. Every MFG seems to have a different sort of deal breaker. From very poor reviews of overheating, connectivity, poor/glitchy function, to complicated and costly accessories needing to be purchased just to run a front and rear camera (garmin). And these Blackvues, certainly designed for and mostly written or reviewed by those that spend their entire life in the concrete jungles. It would be nice to see a 750 or 900 without al the cloud mess.
I hear you. There’s no dashcam that’s perfect and problem-free.
Which one did you go for, I am debating Blackvue v Garmin and not sure
@@carolineharley3317 I purchased a Garmin with screen for the front and Garmin mini for the back.
Wish they would make the 900 series with all the goodies now but with a different place for the Micro sd card. My bud had his car broken in to and they stole his cam....and the sd card was there with it.. No he didn't have cloud but still not everyone can pay for cloud service or an extra sim service to run the hotspot.. Just have an alternate place in the LTE box for the evidence that we can hide under the dash or seat.. OH..an thanks for the reviews on radars. I got the R7 3 days ago and the wife went to Georgia yesterday.. She said it saved her butt 4 times.. That paid for itself already...
Your buddy should definitely upgrade their factory alarm to a 2 way paging alarm with proximity sensor plus back up battery for the alarm.
@@freespiritagent LOL.. My bud told me he would defiantly do that except ..in 1968 they just didn't have the smarts to put factory alarms in cars.. Seat belts were the hot topic back then. I would like to see a remote small hideable DVR with these systems.
Looks good. I guess the NEXT level to improve the monitoring in general is to have 360 view rather than front/back cameras... This way you're able to see all sides (left & right like external side doors)... Also, part of the NEXT level will be personal cloud (not hosted on payed subscription) but rather onto your own purchased cloud...
Tesla?
teslas suck!
Just curious. How much memory is available for video playback later on a computer versus storing it on the cloud. Or do they not save separate from cloud
Bonjour,ma question j'ai acheté la DASCHCAM 900X 12CH le cloud ne fonctionne pas.Est ce obligé d'acheter le module LTE pour que le cloud fonctionne sur ma Daschcam? Merci,si possible en Francais
1080p is really shifty for a DashCam and night vision is really poor on all these cameras period !
@blackboxmycar great prices and service. Only bad thing is that if you have a warranty issue it was something like 65 bucks to ship to you.
Hello guys. What do you more recommend to choose from oldest models: Thinkware FA200 or BlackVue DR590? Thanks for great videos 👍
I have updated the camera firmware and got it connected to my phone...now for the LTE module. Can't tell if it is connected or not. It seems like I am having a carplay fight with my stereo...ideally wifi would only connect in park mode at home and everything else LTE module. Trying to figure that out???
too the black vue 750x plus 369 plus 149.99 for the cloud module and the nano sim plan in order to get the cloud to work and I can't just use my phone? or check when I am home or do I need something to be able to send up my videos in the cloud from my dash cam while I am driving?
Thanks for that r7 sale email last night. I picked one up
As did I! Really happy about my purchase.
@Brycen Louis if you gotta hack, give her back
Hey Vortex. Nw that Blackview has a hard wires option, is Thinkware still the leader in low power parking mode? And how is the new X series in overheating vs older models. Haven’t heard of this issue with Thinkware. Thanks for your thoughts
I’m planning to get a front and rear dash cam from blackvue but to be honest as soon as I seen the other options I had no Idea what I was looking at.
I really value your reviews and wonder which camera I should go with for my new Mercedes S Class. Blackvue 900x plus 2 ch or the Thinkware U1000? I have owned the older 900s and currently have the Thinkware U1000 but the connectivity isn't the best on the Thinkware. What do you suggest?
I wish they make a dash cam for vehicles straight from the factory like TeslaCam sentry mode. I think Tesla Cam is the best dash cam.
I wonder why Apple does not make a dash cam??
They do, you just have to pay extra, I have a bmw and I have a factory built in cam
@@a.s.y.s.s8389 I just bought a Genesis G80..If I can get an Apple cam...please give me a number to call
That 750 looks like an obnoxious octopus with all those cables plugged in
lol obnoxious octopus
Thank you for having info for Canadians as well.
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I am in Arizona in the car get 140' to 180' in the day one sits outside all day and one in the garage even the garage is at 120'
So will it work for me
Great video with so much info thank you
Vortex, you have been my go-to person for Blackvue review since you were so thorough. I was hoping you could answer a question for me. Massachusetts laws state that cars can't have anything attached to the windshield. Unfortunately, doesn't make sense since Boston has the EZ pass that is mounted on the windshield; allowing cars to pass through state owned toll booths without stopping and waiting in line. LOL! QUESTION: Can the DR900x plus be mounted on the dashboard and have the same quality in it's performance? Is it physically capable of being mounted on the dashboard? Does the mount itself allow to be adjusted to make up for the point of view from the dashboard? I really wanted this device since it got my geekgirl going! I absolutely want this to work, but unfortunately Massachusetts is making it difficult.
Just got 750 LTE its not reading 128 / 256 sd cart can you tell me how can I setup?
Parking mode- just want to make sure, what you saying on 20:10, is it that the 900X detect parking even when connected to the ciggarete lighter? No need for the new 3 cables system?
It can do either one. 3 wire is better, but it can fall back to two wire as needed.
With regards to the battery - my new car's 12V outlet is in the TRUNK of the car (grrr) - would this be a problem with regards to keeping power to my camera? It only has USB-C chargers in the front and back passanger seats, is it possible to charge these cameras using a USB-C? Or is there a way to charge it at home when it's running flat or something?
Personally I’d recommend hardwiring to your fusebox for a cleaner permanent install instead of putzing around with USB adapters. This’ll ensure your parking recording works too. You can also throw a dedicated battery back there geni.us/B124x to simplify the wiring process.
My BlackVue 900S lasted 12 months then died I think from the summer heat. Hopefully the 900X will last longer.
That is why I am askance at buying car cams. I have had some burn up in months due to heat.
I heard the more complicated models with LTE and all the features like 1440p has the heat issue. I have the 650s 1 channel, live out here in Nevada heat /cold, no issues so far. It is 1080, gps. I don’t use any cloud feature stuff
I have the Blackvue DR900S-2CH brand new, unopen-still in the box. I purchased it a year ago. What do I do, if I want a simplified cloud-based experience without buying a newer model (Blackvue DR900X-2CH)?
does it matter if i live ireland can i still get pre paid card from an irish network in ireland such as 3 and use that for the mobile hotspot?
What do you think full data coverage, for a Full-time cabbie, Driver? on a 8hrs Drive day (7-days a wk), or overnight security camera, and the Data use/charge would be? $$$$?
Will this work with Chromecast? I have WiFi in my car.. would be able to see on TVs Screens ?
How would using a prepaid sim card work? I'm a Verizon customer and can't use any cloud features without a sim card. I don't want to do Hotspot.
I use a Verizon Hotspot with my Blackvue DR900s-2ch. I'm on an unlimited data program with Verizon so my Hotspot is $20.00 a month unlimited. Verizon does "throttle down" the Hotspot after about 22 GB.
how did you get the dash read the sim?? mine doesn’t work. blackvue and att are clueless everything activated
Does DR900X-2CH IR Plus work with cigarette lighter or has to be hard wired? I am looking for taxi dual cam to be moved easily around in different vehicles ? Any suggestion please
Both options work
How does the 900X work when it's power cable has been disconnected?
I've had dealerships unplug my dashcam even when it's hardwired to the fusebox but unplugged from the dashcam. Does it or will it still run as normal for a few hours even with it unplugged?
It will turn off if the power cable is disconnected.
I have the same cameraDR900x, but there is a problem with my Cloud Live turning on, sometimes it works and sometimes it turns off while I'm in the car
I am totally confused as to the best dash cam to order. The DR900X or the 750-2CH LTE. Which one has both parking mode and LTE Chip holder? Which is the most all contained Blackview Dashcam?
There's a good video on YT showing those 2 in action BUUUT it has the 900x on in 1080p not 4k. But the 750 had better low light images and the 900x had better clarity. So I guess it depends on what you need. I'd like to see a video w the 900x in 4k mode vs the 750. I wish it had 1 unit with 2 cams instead of 2 seperate cams. Also wish the wires were a little less noticeable.
Should I add Blackvue in my tesla? or the Tesla system is good enough?
Can you help me with my 900x shutting off during parking mode?? I was told that if I drive less than an hour a day, I will not get sufficient parking mode capabilities. Is there anything I can use to get more power for the parking mode?
Oh yeah, order one of these battery packs and hardwire it for faster charging. geni.us/B124x It takes 40 min to fully charge and offers 16-24 hours of parked record time, depending on settings and if you run one dashcam or both while parked. You can also add expansion batteries for longer record times if you can drive longer than 40 min. geni.us/B124e
EXELLENT VIDEO!! ..as usual.
But do you have to pay for the cloud?
Nope, the standard plan is free. blackvue.com/cloud-plans/ There’s paid versions too with more features.
Looking to find a dashcam (best) to put in the upcoming ranger raptor. Any updated one since ?
For me, Blackvue = TRASH. I had an older one which couldn't handle the simple higher temps inside the car - at first summer temps these cameras cacked out completely or the cameras went blurry and turned images pink. And was a KNOWN problem. So $400 trash. When I tried to get a warranty replacement, they bailed on me and left me hanging. Yeah, they say they will stand behind you, but you'll need a pair of binoculars to see them. If they haven't figured the overheating problem yet, DO NOT BUY! They WILL NOT have your back and will look for any excuse to avoid taking responsibility.
Which model did you have that failed due to heat? Was it a fairly recent one or an older one now?
@@VortexRadar Can't remember the exact model... 400 Season 2? Something like that. But the fact they BAILED on me and left me hanging really ticked me off. And this problem kept persisting in models after that.
@@VortexRadar Also - had problems with the software - not changing dates correctly, speaking to me in Korean after I updated... really poor quality and online service. No easily installable patches. Overall, just a bad experience.
BMW is now offering an optional Dash Cam as part an option package, and I'd think that other manufactures are going to start doing the same.
What BMW? I have a brand new M8 competition and it does not have it
Audi have one its called a universal traffic recorder
I have a g20, it has a recorder given you got top of the line parking assistance. It is going to store a video if you have an accident. Unfortunately, it does not have a parking mode. So if someone approaches your car and scratches it, it will not be recorded. If someone bupms into you and triggers the g sensor, then yes, it will record something.
WHY "Clearance Required" Sticker? What is allowed?
so if I get the 750x plus in order to use the cloud feature I need to buy another module and buy a nano sim? otherwise I can't use the cloud?
Yes
whos property is the video that gets uploaded to the cloud? Ours or there's or do we share the views created by the youtube channel they upload them to, most likely automatically. Haha..
That could be addressed by encrypting the video and allowing the user to manage the distribution of the public keys to their devices (the private keys would of course be periodically disposed of so the videos could not be modified). Whether or not they did such encryption management is another matter.
Wait I’m just a little confused. I just bought the BlackVue DR750X plus 2 channel and I want to enable cloud, are you saying I can buy the prepaid hot spot SIM card and out it in the camera itself ? Or do I HAVE to buy the hot spot box accessory ?
One way or another your dashcam needs an internet connection if you want the cloud features. If you have a wifi hotspot in your car already or you park near a hotspot at home or work, you can use those. If you don’t have one, the CM100LTE is the easiest way to add an internet connection to the dashcam.
@@VortexRadar ooohhh okay, thank you!! All very new to this. I work in down town Dallas and my coworkers keep getting car parts stollen from them so I definitely want that ability to be notified in real time and even stream my dash cam live on my phone.
Keep the videos coming!
I can't decide between BlackVue 900x or Thinkware u1000
For cloud, Blackvue. For video quality and reliability, Thinkware. For most people I think U1000. Blackvue's speciality is the cloud.
Does the 2k qhd gold pro exclusively for dealerships only?
I just picked up a uniden R3 off of Amazon for $145!!! Absolute steal, they were having a 60% off sale or something like that
Congrats!
I have seen on Amazon that the LTE module does not work on the DR590X. Is this a correct statement. I would like to purchase the DR590X 2CH and also at some point in the future purchase the LTE module that will allow me to have Cloud capabilities.
The 590 uses a different LTE M module. I’m not sure if it’s available yet though or when it will be.
Blackvue if they would create these same exact dash camera’s X series but with dual camera lens for both front and rear camera modules. That would create a true 360 degrees protection so one lenses facing outside while the other faces inside the vehicle. while parked and while driving. Otherwise you’re missing critical footage if the vehicles broken into.
Does black box my car have affiliated installers in other canadian cities
Vantrue has the front and interior cab combined. Does blackvue have the same?
Blackvue just released a 3CH system with separate front/interior/rear cams.
@@VortexRadar I have so many questions. I’m an Uber driver in Vegas. I’m currently using a vantrue n4 with an interior and rear cameras. Night clarity is awesome but I need a WI-FI setting. I’m not crazy about mounting a separate unit for interior filming
How about if you have a Synology NAS system, can I upload it to it my NAS instead of the Cloud?, How about the interior of the car?
Sure, just disable the Blackvue cloud stuff and use your home wifi only so it goes to your NAS with your custom setup instead. Blackvue has IR dashcams designed for interior recording.
no quality increase is kinda disappointing...
can blackvue slow down a bit with the releases? it makes it really confusing for buyers.
I'm looking for the best dashcam for a cross country trip. It needs to be able to record 40+ hours of video and withstand dessert heat. Does such a thing exist?
The MicroSD cards on all the dashcams I've found are woefully small.
I do NOT want anything connected to the 'cloud'.
You’ll have AC in your car, right? So it wouldn’t get too hot. On road trips I swap cards on gas stops and offload onto a computer then. If you need one card, many dashcams now support 512gb cards.
Have you done a video on the differences between the 950x and the 750x (2 ch)?
Good question
Do you still need a premium Blackvue subscription to live view the video? I recall being cut off after 10 minutes without purchasing that.
You get 10 min / day with the free plan, yeah. blackvue.com/cloud-plans/
Is there a extra charge for using their cloud functionality?
It depends on which features you want and how many cameras you have. The basic package is free and they offer some paid tiers as well with more features.
Does the camera capture photo in parking mode when hit at the back?
If you have a rear cam, it’ll capture video of the back
I am waiting for rear camera, inside the cabin camera and front camera as one package.
Any ideas if this would be available in the future?
Today I have 590d the front and rear
Camera installed, not working though.
Cheers Michael
I’d order a 2CH IR setup for front/interior and a separate 1CH cam for the rear.
Would you say their flagship 4k dashcam is higher quality than the Thinkware U1000?
The U1000’s quality definitely outperforms the DR900S/DR900X. ruclips.net/video/lxJ8_rsT1Zk/видео.html
What, no 4 channel support?
Why is the 900x uses the LTE module and supposedly is the latest version versus the 750 dash, has the LTE SIM card is integrated in the camera so no module, why would one get the external module version aka 900x, instead of getting the 750? Weird
For the 4K. DR750LTE is 1080p.
I don’t see a huge difference in video duality and I think is wayyy better when the SIM card it’s integrated in the camera, IF THEY HAD A LONGER CABLE CONECTED TO A MODULE WHERE YOU CAN INSERT THE SIM CARD AND MEMORY CARD WHERE ALL THE INFO AND RECORDING GO THAT WOULD BE WAY BETTER BECAUSE WHEN IF SOME ONE STEALS IT FROM YOU YOU GOT NOTHING , that’s what happened to me the 900s was stolen and contacted BlackVue and they don’t have any measures to rescue the footage, to have a module might be good but if it’s got longer cable that way you can hide that module and if they steal the dash I guess bad luck but at least you would have all video recording
The lockpickinglawer would probably have something to say about the “ tamper proof case” 🤣. Tamper resistant would be a better description
So, basically if you buy the DR900X and still want to have all the cloud functionality you must buy the LTE module?
Is there any new/ 900X alike dashcam that have cloud functionality and no LTE needed? I mean, I liked the 900X video quality but not to sure how to install and conceal the LTE module in the car. Don't want anything hanging or lying down anywhere...
If you have in-car wifi already and only need cloud functionality when driving, no need for the LTE module.
@@VortexRadar I was told I have a sim-card slot for the multimedia, so I can put a card there, is that enough?
Very expensive to maintain. In addition of you having to pay $10-$20 for Data, you will have to pay BlackVue for Cloud service which, I believe, costs $10. After all of this, the worst case scenario, which is someone breaking into your car and stealing the DashCam, can still occur and you won’t be able to view the footage because it takes the DashCam a lot of time to upload the footage.
Sure there's an added cost, like getting an extra data plan for an Apple Watch. Blackvue's cloud service is free unless you start adding multiple cameras. Uploading to the cloud in case of a breakin won't guarantee that you'll get the footage if the burglar rips it off super quick, but chances are you'll still get something. Better to have an opportunity to get the footage than not at all, yes? Either way, it's not for everyone and it's up to you to decide if you feel it's worth the cost or not. Totally fine either way.
@@VortexRadar Yeah, but the Apple Watch has a $10 unlimited LTE plan (at least my plan), and you don’t have to pay Apple to unlock its functionality. As for the breaking in, I have had my car broken into two times while having the SyncUP drive installed and nothing was uploaded, also the police told me that they couldn’t file a theft report because I was in an underground parking lot 🤷🏾♂️🤷🏾♂️, so I found the whole thing useless. Finally, BlackVue makes it nearly impossible to have your own quirky solution, they prevent your phone from connecting to the internet at the same time it’s connected to the DashCam.
Sorry to hear about your break-ins! That sucks. Strange about the theft report thing too. I've had my car broken into in a parking garage (in Canada) and was able to file a police report. The phone connectivity thing is weird, yeah, and so I don't use that. Their service certainly isn't perfect and could be better. I suppose it's only when you try some other cloud options that you realize how much better Blackvue's is by comparison. Nevertheless though, it could use improvement too.
@@VortexRadar Thanks for your replies. Unfortunately with Dashcams, they kinda need to be built perfect to accommodate all situations. I’m going to be holding off on the hope that when I upgrade my car, either it will have a built in Dashcam, or wait for BlackVue to see their next product. Anyways thanks for the Dashcam reviews keep them up.
Waiting for perfection is an exercise in frustration. I see this with dashcams, radar detectors, and everything else. I was actually super frustrated with all of this for a while and have started to accept that these are smaller companies that don’t have the budget for R&D that companies like Apple and Samsung do. I really really wish they did, but they don’t.
Just contact blackbox, they are no longer to carry bi750. Very disappointed. Any battery pack for camera to recommend?
Probably becuz the 750x plus is out
Hey buddy. Can you please go get your hands on the brand DDPAI and test their X5 Pro. Their software ADAS function looks really good and I like their AR video overlay where it can track objects in the video.
Can you make a video how to setup NAS with blackvue automatic backup footage please
Was there a mistake at 7:22? The DR590 and the DR590X is advertised as 1080p @ 60fps on the website.
Which website? It says 30fps both on Amazon and on Blackvue's website.
@@VortexRadar This is where I saw it. www.blackboxmycar.com/collections/blackvue/products/blackvue-dr590x-1ch
I ended up ordering the 750X 1ch, thanks to your great reviews!
How come you haven't mentioned any fix for the ongoing Wifi connection to mobile phones issue that has plagued Blackvue dashcams for years ???
This video is an overview of their lineup, not a comprehensive review of every single cool thing or annoyance about their dashcams. I do wish they’d address that too.
@@VortexRadar If you don't mention serious failing's about products your reviewing then how are your viewers meant to make informed decision's.
Hello Guys! can I still purchase a Blackvues dashcam if I have an android? is still useful? Im an Uber Driver
For sure
@@VortexRadar thank u! Very appreciative 😊
how do they look through 5% tint
have the same question
But which ones have actually been newly released in 2021? I do not wish to pay top prices for something that has three year old technology.
All of these have been released fairly recently.
can i use the wifi in my car ?
instead of the module for 24 hour monitoring
Sure though typically the in-car WiFi only works when the car is on.
Can the CM LTE module be used with the Blackvue 900S?
Nope
DR590-1CH here in Australia already does 60 fps
Is blackvue coming out with a 3 channel anytime soon?
What about vandalism such as a key or paint that really won't make an impact for the camera to sense motion Maybe sorry I'm making this comment quarter way through the video
Hello There I Truly appreciate your Videos., I a Chevy Express 3500 Comercial Van ., Unfortunately has been broken in multiple times ., I am very interested in a Parking mode Siviliance Dash Cam , with Alets Notifications to my phone . To be able to act and or have Record of Perpetrators.
would you please advise me with some of the Dash cams in the Market , with Parking Mode, Wi-Fi Cloud,and Phone Notifications that will be best for my needs.,
Thank You !!!
Yikes! So sorry to hear that!
The 750 LTE would be the easiest to use since you can put a SIM card right in it for the cloud stuff. geni.us/BBMC-DR750-2CH-LTEPlus
I personally use the DR900X Plus for 4K up front. geni.us/DR900X-2CH-Plus To add the cloud features, I plug in the CM100LTE. geni.us/CM100LTE
Having it record while parked is gonna be important of course so I’d get a big battery like this: geni.us/PowerCell8 That’ll record for about a day on a full charge.
For longer parked record time, you can add in expansion batteries. geni.us/CellinkNeoExpansion
A setup like this should help you stay protected and let you know if anything happens again. Hopefully not!
BlackVue needs to make a camera that has a 3rd camera for the cabin.
So... What does everyone do about mounting these in the hot Florida Sun? Instruction say don't park in direct sunlight lol How do you keep yours from overheating or falling off the windshield? I use a sun shade daily. I know if I put up the sun shade and leave this in my window all day, the sun will turn it to liquid..... What do you do?
I put a matte black vinyl strip on my windshield at the very top, it protects the camera from the shade, also hides the camera too.. plus looks sporty to me
You can also go to a an auto tint shop and put a dark window tint strip on your top windshield, it really helps keeping the cams cool
@@IntegraDIY thanks for the reply! Actually, I have my entire front windshield tinted with 45 XPEL Prime Plus. Excellent heat and UV rejection. I just worry about putting my sun shade up, sandwiching the camera between the windsh6 and the shade. This creates a mini reflective oven I worry will damage the camera.
If this easily removed from the windshield mount? Maybe I can just take it down everyday while I'm at work.
@@feeltharave try another sun shade that doesn’t reflect so much? If the camera is getting full reflection of the window shade, and it’s still in the sun, it’ll heat up really quickly.
You should still try a 5% window tint strip at the top, it’ll still keep the area cool, and you can adjust the camera to have full field of view and still be completely out of the sun.
Also, I have rain visors on my side door windows, it allows me to keep the windows cracked about 1” to help keep the cabin of the car cooler. But if your area where you park isn’t very safe, I wouldn’t recommend this..but it does work, and that’s if you like rain visors on the doors (or if your car has them available)
Do you think the dash cams will hold up going off road?
I don’t think I’ve heard of them having issues because of that, so I think it should be fine
so there is no IR version for the built in LTE model?
Doesn’t look like it yet. Wouldn’t surprise me to see them release it eventually. I usually they do traditional models first and then all the special editions.
Can this camera connect to wifi already available in car ?
Yep
@@VortexRadar Thanks. Will it connect automatically to car wifi ? Also no need for SIM card ?
I whant an app for my apple whatch for notification
They don't have an Apple Watch-specific app, but you can mirror your phone notifications to your watch and see the notification and image previews on your watch. I use it and it works pretty well.
The BlackVue wireless still sets off my R7. I find the only way around it is to turn off wireless on the dashcam.
Try switching from 5 GHz to 2.4 GHz WiFi or space them apart more.
What if you aren't interested in paying for cloud storage. To bad, the other features are good. I guess I need to look at another company
Can one run two 4K and two 1080p cams off one separate LTE access point?
Sure why not?
@@VortexRadar Can you confirm this? I was told by blackboxmycar that I would need 2 lte modules for a
blackvue 750x 2ch ir and a 750x 1ch plus. I have a tmobile sync up and drive already in the car but not sure if it can stay on when car is off, any ideas?
Whats the bigggest memory card that you can put ?
Officially it's 256gb. I run 256's in my Blackvues and they work great. I've heard of some people experimenting with 512's and having good results, though I haven't tried it. You can read more here: dashcamtalk.com/forum/threads/largest-sd-card-for-blackvue-dr900x-2ch.43790/
Any good for Arizona heat and sun
Do they sale and deliver in India.??
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