Just purchased this same dash cam (on 01.04.2025) before I seen this particular video, after performing my own research the ROVE R2-4K Dash Cam (Front & Back) is an excellent choice. I installed it in my 2018 Ford F150 King Ranch FX4 truck.
Excellent video. I'm debating between this and Viofo A229 Plus. Between the two which would you recommend not considering price as the A229 costs more.
Thank you! Ah unfortunately I have not tested the A229 so I can't comment on how it's performance or how it compares to the R2-4K Dual. I will see if we can add it to the list of to review (list is getting longer by the day! LOL) Cheers!
Hello Alex, I am glad to see someone review the Rove R2-4K dual with starvis 2. Have you done a review with the Vantrue E2 which seems to be close with this? The vantrue does not have the starvis 2 and seems to be a smaller footprint but the Rove seems to have a few different options like the starvis 2, a rotatable camera which might come in handy, a 128mb memory stick and a few options on mounting. Thoughts and don't remember if you did the Vantrue E2 or not. Thanks
Thank you Ken, glad to hear that. Ah yes it would be nice if it was smaller (the Rove) specially since I usually don't use the screen much (after setup). I think size does help if you don't plan to use the App and if you want to use the onscreen menus with full descriptions of what each option does (something that is difficult on smaller screens). I will take a look at the E2, however this is what I been telling dash cam manufacturers: Starvis 2 is such a large leap (specially for day, night gains are minimal imo) than anyone who does not upgrade to it, will be left behind (as non premium dash cam). So while the market will be there for 1 and, I think Starvis 2 will dominate the premium sector of the industry. Probably be good to make a video comparing Starvis to Starvis 2.. Cheers friend!
Thank you! Ah regarding the rear camera, nope the video is not mirrored (you can see this during the demo and during the driving video portion of the review) Cheers!
Hi J! Not sure what type of group activities you are looking for with several people using the dash cam, but if you are referring to using multiples phones to connect to the WiFi, yes that can be done (one phone at a time of course lol) Cheers!
@@johna1060 Hi! Ah your are looking for remote monitoring, Wi-Fi Dash cams do not let you access the dash cam when you are away from it. What you are looking for is a Cloud connected dash cam like this one ruclips.net/video/EBLvq2X2SwQ/видео.html or ruclips.net/video/pe7MCtun4So/видео.html or ruclips.net/video/8Q-u3PHmfls/видео.html or ruclips.net/video/BAEH4f2ulEs/видео.html (live video, tracking, notifications to your phone etc.) Cheers!
I believe that Hardware Kit is only needed if you don't have a cigarette lighter that stays hot when the vehicle is turned off. In my case my cigarette lighter plug stays hot even with the ignition off. So i didn't need that hardware kit. I know some of those power adapters do turn off when the ignition is turned off.
Hi! If your cigarette lighter port turns off and on when you turn on and off you car, then the dash cam will come on and off with the car (so it will not drain you car battery). But if your plug is always on even when the car is off, I use one of this ones amzn.to/3BofzJI to control the lighter port manually and ensure the dash cam turns off and not drain the car's battery, Cheers!
@@AlexAutoFun In my particular case my Cigarette lighter stays on. Even with the ignition off which is nice because I didn't need the hardware kit. I believe the hardware kit if needed would pull the same amount of energy as a cigarette lighter connection would.
@@ginky4 Hi! Yes the hardwire kit uses the same amount of power than the cigarette lighter plug, the difference is that the hardwire kit is able to pull power from the vehicle when the vehicle is off where the cigarette lighter plug does not (assuming that it is switched on your vehicle). Now since yours stays on, the power draw is higher since the dash cam does not enter park mode and instead it stays one constantly like if the vehicle was running. And here is my follow up video ruclips.net/video/Yky9_tTvwMc/видео.html where I explain how hardwire kits work and the different features to look for. Cheers! Cheers!
@@AlexAutoFun Can I still enable Parking Mode since my power source is a constant hot from the cigarette lighter and doesn't turn off with the ignition? How would the camera know when to go into Parking mode? I assume with the hardwired kit it detects when the ignition is turned off to enable the parking mode.
Hi 4! Wi-Fi Dash cams do not let you access the dash cam when you are away from it. What you are looking for is a Cloud connected dash cam like this one ruclips.net/video/EBLvq2X2SwQ/видео.html or ruclips.net/video/pe7MCtun4So/видео.html or ruclips.net/video/8Q-u3PHmfls/видео.html or ruclips.net/video/BAEH4f2ulEs/видео.html (live video, tracking, notifications to your phone etc.) Cheers!
Hi! If your cigarette lighter port turns off and on when you turn on and off you car, then the dash cam will come on and off with the car and begin recording. But if your plug is always on even when the car is off, I use one of this ones amzn.to/3BofzJI to control the lighter port manually and ensure the dash cam turns off and not drain the car's battery, Cheers!
Hi P! I usually hide the excess in an a available area, here is my install video so you can see how I do that ruclips.net/video/IYRavaIBmSY/видео.html Cheers!
Hi N! Nope, the rear camera does not support Horizontal Flip (mirrored view), however here is good alternative that does have Horizontal Flip option ruclips.net/video/3BAIkipQYA8/видео.html Cheers!
Hi 80s! Ah this one ruclips.net/video/pe7MCtun4So/видео.html if you only need part time cabin coverage but want motion tracking. Or this one ruclips.net/video/d6OObfweGts/видео.html if you want to switch between cabin and license plate capture camera. This one ruclips.net/video/8bWYvNcam3M/видео.html if you need live video and vehicle tracking. Or this one ruclips.net/video/pZ9HcEmL2GU/видео.html if you want to have the option for a rear camera in the future. And here is my follow up video ruclips.net/video/F7OzM2i7ErE/видео.html where I cover the different places a dash can be installed and their challenges. Cheers!
Heyo! Looking for a security dash cam that can let me know if my cars being broken into, it’s all I need but I can’t find one, please send me to a video or link of one that is reliable thank you 🙏
Hi S! Ah what you are looking for is a Cloud connected dash cam like this one ruclips.net/video/EBLvq2X2SwQ/видео.html or ruclips.net/video/pe7MCtun4So/видео.html or ruclips.net/video/8Q-u3PHmfls/видео.html or ruclips.net/video/BAEH4f2ulEs/видео.html (live video, tracking, notifications to your phone etc.) Cheers!
@@stay_in_school-8048 Hi S! That will depend on the dash cam, most use power from the cigarette lighter plug or a hardwire kit. Here is my video explaining hardwire kits ruclips.net/video/Yky9_tTvwMc/видео.html And some use power from an OBD2 power adapter, here is my video explaining the OBD2 power adapter ruclips.net/video/YEklm9V6xYE/видео.html And some use power from the mirror area of the vehicle, here is my video for those ruclips.net/video/-hGu8KZLaZ4/видео.html and ruclips.net/video/P0VapL70m7c/видео.html Cheers!
Hi M! Just checked the link, it's working correctly. However if you are in a area where Amazon does not deliver the R2-4K Dual too, then it's possible you will be show an alternate product instead. Hopefully they add more delivery locations soon. Cheers!
Hi M! Ah yes unfortunately there are no dash cams in the market yet with 4K for the rear (only interpolated 4K). Current dash cams use AHD 2.0 for the rear camera signal and that standard is limited to FHD. Not long ago the same company that developed AHD announced that they have began working on AHD 3.0 which will support higher resolutions (however considering 2.0 took many years to be released, it will be a while till we see 3.0). Once that standard comes out, we will eventually see dash cam manufacturers began to use it at some point in the future (which I don't see coming any time soon). Cheers!
Hi F! I never stated that this is a native 4K sensor or that is not. Rove does not disclose the sensor model they are using so I cannot say what is inside the dash cam only what is shown in the settings menu and the driving video (which is 4K at 30fps). If you need a native sensor I would recommend one like this one ruclips.net/video/3mB_gHIjXqo/видео.html but again keep in mind that just because a manufacturer says that they are using a particular sensor model, it does not guarantee that is actually what is inside, here is a good example ruclips.net/video/GQZne5fsWw0/видео.html I do have more teardown videos coming so we can confirm what is actually inside more dash cams as well as a dedicated video where I cover native sensor resolution in more detail, stay tuned. Cheers!
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Hi Everybody! Here is my Dash Cam installation and hardwire video ruclips.net/video/tIoPqr6MJfw/видео.html Cheers!
Just purchased this same dash cam (on 01.04.2025) before I seen this particular video, after performing my own research the ROVE R2-4K Dash Cam (Front & Back) is an excellent choice. I installed it in my 2018 Ford F150 King Ranch FX4 truck.
Congrats on your new dash cam!
@@AlexAutoFun Thank You!
Finally found my next dash cam, thank you for such a good review.
You're welcome!
@@AlexAutoFun So, if I don't use wifi and I have an accident, do I just pull out the card and give it to the cop?
Been a minute since RUclips recommended one of your videos. Glad you're still at it, Great vid!
Thank you K!
Cool to see you still in the game
Thanks Judge!
Thank you. This video was very helpful.
You're welcome!
Great video buddy! You got yourself a new subscriber! Keep them coming! 😊
Thank you and welcome to the Channel!
Awesome review and I dig the stache!!!!
Thanks Tommy!
Thank you for sharing, great video. I've finally decided which dash cam I should get
You're welcome!
Excellent video !
Thank you Chris!
Excellent video. I'm debating between this and Viofo A229 Plus. Between the two which would you recommend not considering price as the A229 costs more.
Thank you! Ah unfortunately I have not tested the A229 so I can't comment on how it's performance or how it compares to the R2-4K Dual. I will see if we can add it to the list of to review (list is getting longer by the day! LOL) Cheers!
Great bideo
Thank you!
Hello Alex, I am glad to see someone review the Rove R2-4K dual with starvis 2. Have you done a review with the Vantrue E2 which seems to be close with this? The vantrue does not have the starvis 2 and seems to be a smaller footprint but the Rove seems to have a few different options like the starvis 2, a rotatable camera which might come in handy, a 128mb memory stick and a few options on mounting. Thoughts and don't remember if you did the Vantrue E2 or not. Thanks
Thank you Ken, glad to hear that. Ah yes it would be nice if it was smaller (the Rove) specially since I usually don't use the screen much (after setup). I think size does help if you don't plan to use the App and if you want to use the onscreen menus with full descriptions of what each option does (something that is difficult on smaller screens). I will take a look at the E2, however this is what I been telling dash cam manufacturers: Starvis 2 is such a large leap (specially for day, night gains are minimal imo) than anyone who does not upgrade to it, will be left behind (as non premium dash cam). So while the market will be there for 1 and, I think Starvis 2 will dominate the premium sector of the industry. Probably be good to make a video comparing Starvis to Starvis 2.. Cheers friend!
Does the motion detection parking mode works for back camera?
Fantastic video! Set mine up super fast from it. I may have missed it but is the rear cam image supposed to be mirrored?
Thank you! Ah regarding the rear camera, nope the video is not mirrored (you can see this during the demo and during the driving video portion of the review) Cheers!
Great video, one question. Does this cam support group activities for family monitoring when you have several dash cams?
Hi J! Not sure what type of group activities you are looking for with several people using the dash cam, but if you are referring to using multiples phones to connect to the WiFi, yes that can be done (one phone at a time of course lol) Cheers!
@ I will have 3 dash cams. My goal is to be able to monitor drives on all 3 from my Rove app. Hope this clarifies things.
@@johna1060 Hi! Ah your are looking for remote monitoring, Wi-Fi Dash cams do not let you access the dash cam when you are away from it. What you are looking for is a Cloud connected dash cam like this one ruclips.net/video/EBLvq2X2SwQ/видео.html or ruclips.net/video/pe7MCtun4So/видео.html or ruclips.net/video/8Q-u3PHmfls/видео.html or ruclips.net/video/BAEH4f2ulEs/видео.html (live video, tracking, notifications to your phone etc.) Cheers!
I believe that Hardware Kit is only needed if you don't have a cigarette lighter that stays hot when the vehicle is turned off. In my case my cigarette lighter plug stays hot even with the ignition off. So i didn't need that hardware kit. I know some of those power adapters do turn off when the ignition is turned off.
Hi! If your cigarette lighter port turns off and on when you turn on and off you car, then the dash cam will come on and off with the car (so it will not drain you car battery). But if your plug is always on even when the car is off, I use one of this ones amzn.to/3BofzJI to control the lighter port manually and ensure the dash cam turns off and not drain the car's battery, Cheers!
@@AlexAutoFun In my particular case my Cigarette lighter stays on. Even with the ignition off which is nice because I didn't need the hardware kit. I believe the hardware kit if needed would pull the same amount of energy as a cigarette lighter connection would.
@@ginky4 Hi! Yes the hardwire kit uses the same amount of power than the cigarette lighter plug, the difference is that the hardwire kit is able to pull power from the vehicle when the vehicle is off where the cigarette lighter plug does not (assuming that it is switched on your vehicle). Now since yours stays on, the power draw is higher since the dash cam does not enter park mode and instead it stays one constantly like if the vehicle was running. And here is my follow up video ruclips.net/video/Yky9_tTvwMc/видео.html where I explain how hardwire kits work and the different features to look for. Cheers! Cheers!
@@AlexAutoFun Can I still enable Parking Mode since my power source is a constant hot from the cigarette lighter and doesn't turn off with the ignition? How would the camera know when to go into Parking mode? I assume with the hardwired kit it detects when the ignition is turned off to enable the parking mode.
@@ginky4 Hi! Nope, park mode requires the hardwire kit to enable it, here is the video for it amzn.to/3yJs8yA Cheers!
13:30 must be a fellow Floridian, he aint got no signal.
LOL!
Can we use an application to see the live view of the camera when we are away from the car ?
Hi 4! Wi-Fi Dash cams do not let you access the dash cam when you are away from it. What you are looking for is a Cloud connected dash cam like this one ruclips.net/video/EBLvq2X2SwQ/видео.html or ruclips.net/video/pe7MCtun4So/видео.html or ruclips.net/video/8Q-u3PHmfls/видео.html or ruclips.net/video/BAEH4f2ulEs/видео.html (live video, tracking, notifications to your phone etc.) Cheers!
Does this dash cam start recording when you start your car? Or do you have to click the button to record every time you start the car?
Hi! If your cigarette lighter port turns off and on when you turn on and off you car, then the dash cam will come on and off with the car and begin recording. But if your plug is always on even when the car is off, I use one of this ones amzn.to/3BofzJI to control the lighter port manually and ensure the dash cam turns off and not drain the car's battery, Cheers!
The cable from the rear camera going to the front camera is too long. What can I do with the extra ?
Hi P! I usually hide the excess in an a available area, here is my install video so you can see how I do that ruclips.net/video/IYRavaIBmSY/видео.html Cheers!
While taking Reverse will this act like a reverse Cam?
Hi N! Nope, the rear camera does not support Horizontal Flip (mirrored view), however here is good alternative that does have Horizontal Flip option ruclips.net/video/3BAIkipQYA8/видео.html Cheers!
Not being a hands on kinda guy to install a dashcam that has a rear cam, what dashcam would you recommend for a front and cabin?
Hi 80s! Ah this one ruclips.net/video/pe7MCtun4So/видео.html if you only need part time cabin coverage but want motion tracking. Or this one ruclips.net/video/d6OObfweGts/видео.html if you want to switch between cabin and license plate capture camera. This one ruclips.net/video/8bWYvNcam3M/видео.html if you need live video and vehicle tracking. Or this one ruclips.net/video/pZ9HcEmL2GU/видео.html if you want to have the option for a rear camera in the future. And here is my follow up video ruclips.net/video/F7OzM2i7ErE/видео.html where I cover the different places a dash can be installed and their challenges. Cheers!
@@AlexAutoFun TYVM bro.
@@80sCrazyCatDadNGunAddiction You're welcome!
I see that this camera can be adjusted up or down. Can it be adjusted or turned left to right or vice versa?
Hi Z! Yes, the mount allows you to turn the camera. Cheers!
@@AlexAutoFun Thank you.
You're welcome!
Heyo! Looking for a security dash cam that can let me know if my cars being broken into, it’s all I need but I can’t find one, please send me to a video or link of one that is reliable thank you 🙏
Hi S! Ah what you are looking for is a Cloud connected dash cam like this one ruclips.net/video/EBLvq2X2SwQ/видео.html or ruclips.net/video/pe7MCtun4So/видео.html or ruclips.net/video/8Q-u3PHmfls/видео.html or ruclips.net/video/BAEH4f2ulEs/видео.html (live video, tracking, notifications to your phone etc.) Cheers!
@@AlexAutoFun do all use power from the car or can some use batteries/solar? If not then how much power do they drain from the car battery?
@@stay_in_school-8048 Hi S! That will depend on the dash cam, most use power from the cigarette lighter plug or a hardwire kit. Here is my video explaining hardwire kits ruclips.net/video/Yky9_tTvwMc/видео.html And some use power from an OBD2 power adapter, here is my video explaining the OBD2 power adapter ruclips.net/video/YEklm9V6xYE/видео.html And some use power from the mirror area of the vehicle, here is my video for those ruclips.net/video/-hGu8KZLaZ4/видео.html and ruclips.net/video/P0VapL70m7c/видео.html Cheers!
Odd the link takes me to a different camera
Hi M! Just checked the link, it's working correctly. However if you are in a area where Amazon does not deliver the R2-4K Dual too, then it's possible you will be show an alternate product instead. Hopefully they add more delivery locations soon. Cheers!
the name makes it sound like is 4k+4k but alas was disappointed it was not.
Hi M! Ah yes unfortunately there are no dash cams in the market yet with 4K for the rear (only interpolated 4K). Current dash cams use AHD 2.0 for the rear camera signal and that standard is limited to FHD. Not long ago the same company that developed AHD announced that they have began working on AHD 3.0 which will support higher resolutions (however considering 2.0 took many years to be released, it will be a while till we see 3.0). Once that standard comes out, we will eventually see dash cam manufacturers began to use it at some point in the future (which I don't see coming any time soon). Cheers!
Hi M! This may interest you, finally a 4K Rear camera has just been released ruclips.net/video/3BAIkipQYA8/видео.html Cheers!
It's not a true 4k sensor and not a true 30p. Research my friend!
Hi F! I never stated that this is a native 4K sensor or that is not. Rove does not disclose the sensor model they are using so I cannot say what is inside the dash cam only what is shown in the settings menu and the driving video (which is 4K at 30fps). If you need a native sensor I would recommend one like this one ruclips.net/video/3mB_gHIjXqo/видео.html but again keep in mind that just because a manufacturer says that they are using a particular sensor model, it does not guarantee that is actually what is inside, here is a good example ruclips.net/video/GQZne5fsWw0/видео.html I do have more teardown videos coming so we can confirm what is actually inside more dash cams as well as a dedicated video where I cover native sensor resolution in more detail, stay tuned. Cheers!
I’m definitely NOT going to buy this camera 😒they asking to much personal stuff, but EXCELLENT video👏👍👍👍
Thank you R! Yep, I really hope Rove changes the way the App works as far as all the information they request ugh. Cheers!