
ROVE - R2-4K DUAL
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Last updated: Jan 13, 2026 Scoring
I have been really pleased with my Rove 4k dual. Does front and back and was just on sale recently for $100
r/dashcams • Dash cam recommendations for a brand new teen driver? ->I own 3 of these today. Normally they are around $150 - $160 when I've bought them. Seems like a great price to me.
r/dashcams • ROVE R2-4K "Limited time deal" feels off - Worth buying now? ->I did that for this very same reason. I got a Viofo and spent $400 for front and back cameras. Then I returned it because they were asking me to buy their memory card for over $100. Got a used Rove, 2 camera system for $100 used. It has the same starvis 2 sensor in front but only 1080p for back camera. It comes with a memory card and their specs are easy for upgrading the card. It just works. Also, it does not beep when recording as the Viofo did. I'm sure there is a setting to change that. It also allows me to put in car's license plate to display on video recordings. It has a screensaver mode also. It shows direction of travel which I don't have on my rear view mirror. I was hesitant on routing the wires, but they were a breeze on my hatchback.
r/SanJose • How many of you have dash cams and which one is best? ->I have a Rove 4K dash cam in my 2013 Highlander and it works really well. I have a FitCamX in my 2020 Corolla hybrid and it works well but it doesn't have the screen and some of the other bells and whistles of the Rove. I like that the fitcam looks factory but if you're wanting something with a little bit more bells and whistles the Rove is nice
r/ToyotaHighlander • Dash Cams.. ->I have a Rove R2-4K and only just started using the parking mode. I tested, and it does come on and start recording when the g sensor is triggered even with the ignition off and key removed. Mine is a bit older and is a single cam, but it says when I enable parking mode that it has an internal power source so no battery connection is required, but I did buy an ODB power adapter so the wire wasn't visible going to the USB port. I like mine so much that I bought a dual cam rove r2 for my wife's car and just bought a sl third one for my brother for Christmas. Got both (dual cam versions) for $99 and they came with a micro sd card that works fine for now but will probably replace the card sooner than if I bought a better quality one. Video quality is pretty good even on the rear cam.
r/Dashcam • My parked car got hit twice this year, looking for a dashcam that actually helps in parking mode ->I have a Rove 4k in my truck. I was able to get an accessory plug so it is powered off the rear view mirror; no running of wires. I got the Ford Thinkware dashcam for my wife's Ranger. It wires directly into OBD for continuous power which my Rove doesn't have. However Ford sells an older Thinkware that doesn't have wireless access..... Huge disappointment. There's nothing fancy about the Rove but it wasn't super expensive either
r/f150 • Dash Cam recommendations ->I got this with the hardwire kit. very nice dashcam and easy to do yourself. took about 45 minutes! https://a.co/d/ijaKqBN
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I have the Rove R2 4K Dual. I spent a lot of time researching. But I know the Dual kit has one of the newest camera specs on the market. That one does not unfortunately. Starvis 2 is important for night quality reading plates. The novatek version also makes a difference. Had no issues with my rove yet
r/GR86 • Dash cams ->The r2 4k, r2 4k pro and the r2 4k dual are three different specs. The dual is the newest specs. Works great love it but the pro isnt as good as the dual.
r/GR86 • Dash cams ->Nice but still its a hefty price to pay though for all that. Yeah i wasnt referring to your Rove, I specifically mentioned Rove 4k which i purchased that had starvis 2. U can refer to my original comment. For parking mode there is a seperate kit to purchase for the rove that needs hard wiring.
r/DubaiPetrolHeads • View on Reddit →I have a rove 4k and it works fine records front and back
r/Challenger • View on Reddit →+1 for the Rove. I've been using it for around 5 years, always take it down at the end of my shift.
r/Truckers • View on Reddit →I'm using a 256GB card (Sandisk High Endurance, item code SDSQQNR-256G-GN6IA) , so I cannot speak to anything larger being supported (but I do see others have). I've had the camera for roughly 7 months now (bought 2 of them on Amazon and with deal of the day discount, got them for $185)and I am really happy with them. The phone app isn't bad but could be better. I still use an older cell phone with the Torque app installed and use the track recorder function (I have an obd2 bluetooth adapter that interfaces with it and I have extra gauges as overlays for it) for a secondary dash cam, but it's nice to have the features of a dash cam with great night vision recording, something that a Galaxy Note 3 phone doesn't do well. 🤣 Overall the A119 is a great dash cam. I have one in my car and have been trying to convince my wife to let me install the second one I bought in her car because these days I really do believe that everyone should have a dash cam in their car. For my Firebird I went with a ROVE R2-4K DUAL Dash Cam (front and rear camera) that I'll be installing in the spring. That car already encountered a hit and run when it was parked and I wasn't in it, so I'm a little paranoid about that happening again.
r/Dashcam • View on Reddit →With Custom License Plate Ai setting you can achieve this easily. R2-4K DUAL PRO Dash Cam, which uses the latest Sony STARVIS 2 sensor technology. Here are the key details and features of the ROVE R2-4K DUAL PRO: Key Specifications and Performance Dual Channel Recording: Records footage from both the front and rear of the vehicle simultaneously. Video Resolution: Front Camera: True 4K UHD (3840 \times 2160P) at 30fps. Rear Camera: 2K QHD (2560 \times 1440P) at 30fps. Image Sensors (Sony STARVIS 2): Front: Sony IMX678 (8MP CMOS Sensor) Rear: Sony IMX675 (5MP CMOS Sensor) STARVIS 2 Advantage: This latest sensor technology significantly improves low-light performance, enhances dynamic range (reducing overexposure in bright areas and retaining detail in dark areas), and captures clearer details like license plates. Field of View (FOV): Front: 150^\circ ultra-wide angle. Rear: 140^\circ wide angle. Aperture: Front F1.7, Rear F1.55 (helps capture more light for better night vision). Power Source: Built-in Supercapacitor, which is more durable and reliable than traditional batteries, especially in extreme temperatures. Features Built-in Wi-Fi: Dual-band (2.4GHz and 5GHz) for fast file transfer (up to 30MB/s) and viewing/managing videos through the ROVE app on iOS and Android devices. Built-in Quad-Mode GPS: Records precise driving routes, locations, and speed data, which is embedded in the video footage. 24-Hour Parking Mode: Offers multiple modes (Time-Lapse, Motion Detection, Collision Detection) to monitor your vehicle when parked. Note: Requires a separate hardwire kit for constant power. Included Accessories (Often): The package typically includes a 128GB ROVE PRO microSD card and a CPL (Circular Polarizing Lens) filter to reduce glare and reflections. Display: 3-inch IPS screen on the front camera unit. Storage: Supports up to 1TB microSD cards. G-Sensor: Automatically detects sudden movement or collision and locks the current video file to prevent it from being overwritten. Loop Recording: Records continuously, overwriting the oldest non-locked files when the memory card is full.
r/Dashcam • View on Reddit →I got the ROVE R2/4K from Amazon. Cheap, works well, high ratings
r/subaru • View on Reddit →I use this when I rent cars or borrow someone else's for some reason. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0D6J5B98H?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
r/mercedes_benz • View on Reddit →Yeah, half of these don't connect to WiFi (customer reporting), won't stay on, can't download unless near cam, won't power on, etc. When the reviews of negatives outweighs the positives, I'd be leery of just throwing brands out there... (Walmart? really?) Always do your own home work. I did a google search and looked at all these 'brands' (Especially the Rove R2 and RedTiger)... Just do the research, there is a lot of 'crap' out there. One way to tell; Do the housing on various models all look alike (same batch manufacturer)?
r/dashcams • View on Reddit →I use a rove 4k in my car and I know alot of truckers use it also, the kit comes with a suction cup and a cig lighter power cable so you can plug it in and remove it as you like
r/Truckers • View on Reddit →I have a Rove R2-4K and love it. Front and rear.
r/Frugal • View on Reddit →I went with # ROVE R2-4K DUAL Dash Cam Front and Rear, STARVIS 2 Sensor, FREE 128GB Card Included, 5G WiFi - up to 20MB/s Fastest Download Speed with App, 4K 2160P/FHD Dash Camera for Cars, 3" IPS, 24H Parking Mode $127 on Amazon. Mainly wanted it for proving fault in an accident. Works fine. Nice and compact. Barely noticeable inside the car. My friend recently installed a couple for his kids and helped me.
r/BMW • View on Reddit →I went with the rove r2-4K dual. It's front and rear. Ended up getting the hardwire kit for it too
r/Civic_Type_R • View on Reddit →[rove 4k dual camera](https://a.co/d/6nFQRyI) is my go to
r/SanJose • View on Reddit →Most 4k (that I have looked into) are actually split, or divided, like its the total including the rear cam. I have a rove, its 4k, yet not the front nor rear is actually 4k alone. So personally, I would not recommend buying less than a 4k (plus the 1080p on my rear cam is in no way near as good of quality as the front cam, can't imagine decifiering plates off it). Just my experience / opinion. Strange your videos take that long to download. A 3 min video for mine takes seconds. Idk, maybe something in your settings? Worth double-checking.
r/Civic_Type_R • View on Reddit →Check out the Rove cameras on Amazon. I have the Rove2-4K and it is a pretty nice setup.
r/Dashcam • View on Reddit →I have the Rove R2-4K Dual. It has excellent video quality and minimal side blindspots. And I really like that you can manipulate the rear camera to your preferred angle. My only complaint is, I wish it was mobile network enabled for 24/7 live view from any range, cloud upload capabilities, and real-time alerts. I've recently started looking into others that do have this feature, and so far what I've found seem to have poor video quality (not really 4k, no night vision, etc), or some other issue. Or they seem pretty good, but doesn't have all of the features I would like. Please update with what you end up getting, and your opinion 🙂
r/Civic_Type_R • View on Reddit →I know my dash cam Rove R2 Dual Pro has Sony Starvis 2 sensor with Platepix tech like color priority or License Plate Priority settings in video settings.
r/Dashcam • View on Reddit →I also use this. I have it in my WRX, my wife has it in her Kia, and my mom has one in her forester
r/wrx_vb • View on Reddit →I use the Rove R2-4K Dual for both my Rav4 and Sienna. It's been great for me.
r/rav4club • View on Reddit →I have this one in both my Civics. I really like it https://a.co/d/7x3DDBh
r/civic • View on Reddit →I've got rove cams front and rear in my truck and my wife's. Power is tapped from the mirror in both with the mentioned adapter. Auto on and off with the ignition and couldn't be happier.
r/f150 • View on Reddit →I rather like my Rove R2. It was $120 and pretty easy to work with and install
r/dashcams • View on Reddit →Women drive here. Depends how your door swing (upwards or outwards sideways). If it's upwards like a sedan, you just have to fit it nicely around the windshield edges with the tool. With Rove, they gave a nice firm 3M stickers so it was easy for me to do the wiring for front camera but my door swing outwards sideways so needed it to be done through internal bits which I wasn't confident to do on my own so took to the nearest garage. It's really super simple.
r/DubaiPetrolHeads • View on Reddit →We have this one, but it plugs in to the cig-style outlet at the back (I think you can also usb-c it with an adapter). Got it because I didn't want to do any wiring. [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D6J5B98H](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D6J5B98H)
r/VWiD4Owners • View on Reddit →I'll piggy back off what someone else said. Rove R2. Me and the wife both have them in our cars. We like them ALOT! It's like $120 bucks on Amazon, they basically do everything else the competition does. We also bought a generic mirror stem adapter for them. We have it clamped around the rear view mirror. It's flawless. Basically a set it up and leave it situation. Since our 12v plug ins are keyed to power we never have to touch it
r/dashcams • View on Reddit →I have been loyal to Garmin as I have had 3 so far. I had a ROVE in bewtween and it just quit after 2 years. Their support team was not helpful so I went back to garmin. My garmin 47 just lost its GPS capabilites for some reason so I am looking again. The thing I like about the garmin is the size, the magnet mount is unmatched comparied to the suction cup thing. Garmins app does suck but I don't use it. Any video I need I take out the SD card and pop into my laptop. I feel the camera quality seems to be superior to most. My question why I don't see many review comparisons with garmin in mind?
r/dashcams • View on Reddit →Get it off on Amazon and fix it yourself. Using Rove Dual channel so back and front is covered and it's been great so far. AD over here and as long as you're not using it unless for insurance purposes or to hand footages over to the Police, it's for your own peace of mind should the worst happen.
r/DubaiPetrolHeads • View on Reddit →Mount angle looks weird imo from operations perspective. You can get Rove dual with free memory card
r/Dashcam • View on Reddit →Viofo a139 pro was the best dashcam I had until it stopped working one day. Now i have a viofo a329s and a rove r2 -4k dual
r/dashcams • View on Reddit →I have a Rove R2-4K and only just started using the parking mode. I tested, and it does come on and start recording when the g sensor is triggered even with the ignition off and key removed. Mine is a bit older and is a single cam, but it says when I enable parking mode that it has an internal power source so no battery connection is required, but I did buy an ODB power adapter so the wire wasn't visible going to the USB port. I like mine so much that I bought a dual cam rove r2 for my wife's car and just bought a sl third one for my brother for Christmas. Got both (dual cam versions) for $99 and they came with a micro sd card that works fine for now but will probably replace the card sooner than if I bought a better quality one. Video quality is pretty good even on the rear cam.
r/Dashcam • View on Reddit →https://a.co/d/dID3OyF I have this in both my cars. I love it
r/civic • View on Reddit →Sure thing. The rove brand has an app and an SD card in the cam. You can get on the app and download footage to your phone - that was a hot seller for me.
r/f150 • View on Reddit →I purchased the R2 4K dual which has the starvis 2 with discount for 339dhs. Rove has more reviews that viofo but still a good brand. Installed the rove myself, hid the wires easily. Lots of guides on it. Just the rear has a wire shown as it needs some lenght to open the rear door given its an suv. Will be more neat for a sedan. No need to pay stupid prices like 1K or more. U can easily manage installation on ur own.
r/DubaiPetrolHeads • View on Reddit →I had an issue with my Viofo not saving clips. I had an accident that it didn't capture and of course the other person lied. Took 7 months of arbitration. I got a Rove 4k instead and it's great!
r/Dashcam • View on Reddit →I have a Rove R2-4K I really like. They make a Dual front and back combo I see on Amazon for $130 marked down from $200.
r/dashcams • View on Reddit →The A229 pro has been good to me. The app is not great but works. Have one for my daily driver and my wife's car. My other car I've been using the ROVE R2-4K DUAL Dash Cam. Micro SD card brand and type is equally important. I didn't use the micro sd card that came with the rove. I tend to stick to the Samsung Evo line or SanDisk High Endurance Video line.
r/Dashcam • View on Reddit →