ROVE - R2-4K PRO
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Last updated: Jan 13, 2026 Scoring
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 ->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 • Best Dashcam? ->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 • Best front & rear view camera ->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 • Best front & rear view camera ->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.. ->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 ->Yep that's what I use ...fairly easy to run the wire across the headliner....down the pillar....along the side of the dash....and behind the glove box! I've had it for over a year and no complaints.
r/civic • Best affordable dash cam? ->Beware of Fitcamx on my previous car; it slowly drained my battery over six months while the car was off. I have been using a [Rove R2-4k Pro](https://www.amazon.com/ROVE-R2-4K-PRO-Dashcam-Supports/dp/B0BZRKRBHP) since May in my MK 8.5, which can be hardwired into the Fuse box or connected to the 12V port, and haven't had any issues.
r/Golf_R • Dashcam install and quality ->I have the Rove 2, front channel only, and I like it. It will record 10-minute loops, it can be hard-wired or run off USB, and it works well. Rove also has really good tech support. I had an issue with one of my 2 cameras and they replaced it, no questions asked. Just sent me a new one and had me send the faulty one back.
r/Dashcam • New teen driver-do I need a rearview camera or just front? ->10 minutes is the longest loop. Otherwise, it is record until the end of storage and then it stops.
r/Dashcam • New teen driver-do I need a rearview camera or just front? ->Check out the Rove cameras on Amazon. I have the Rove2-4K and it is a pretty nice setup.
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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 2023 HR-V and got a a Rove 4K Pro under $100 on Amazon. Oh but, comes without storage so I got the max size for this dashcam, SanDisk Extreme PRO microSDXC UHS-I Memory Card 512gb around $60 US. I didn't feel like running wires ...and didn't feel the need for parking mode operation (wiring to fusebox where power is avail when not running), especially since the Honda battery is small..if I change my mind I would use a separate power pack. Chose one with no rear view, and Bought a (super high quality) Anker USB A to USB C Cable, Charger Cord 6 ft, letting the cord dangle straight down from its near-mirror windshield mount position, wrapped a couple loops of excess charger cord around the cool center console then plugged into one of the two charging ports on my HR-V. (I need the closer/3rd one with DATA for my phone and Android Auto.) You might find that ugly, but I don't. The Rove comes with a (useless for us) cable+thing requiring cigarette lighter power, and warns about using high power USB-C sources (NOT a concern for you. I researched specs of camera and HR-V USB power but forgot details, amps/watts.) Setup: I disabled the vehicle SPEED reporting/recording function (allows you to simply not show MPH in the saved videos) after pondering the wisdom of that. If it were my kid's car I would not disable..
r/HRV • View on Reddit →I got the ROVE R2/4K from Amazon. Cheap, works well, high ratings
r/subaru • 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 have dash cam since 4 years i can say best i likedtill now rove r2 pro 4k with high sd card & u r ready to go, u can have better same brand if u want but dont go for less, also if u wait amazon friday offer this month u will get crazy deal
r/DubaiPetrolHeads • View on Reddit →Yepppp, that's why I went with the ROVE R2-4K PRO capacitor build handles heat much better
r/Dashcam • View on Reddit →I have a rove 4k and it works fine records front and back
r/Challenger • View on Reddit →I have the Rove 2, front channel only, and I like it. It will record 10-minute loops, it can be hard-wired or run off USB, and it works well. Rove also has really good tech support. I had an issue with one of my 2 cameras and they replaced it, no questions asked. Just sent me a new one and had me send the faulty one back.
r/Dashcam • View on Reddit →I bought this last month - not necessarily the cheapest ROVE R2-4K PRO Dash Cam, Built-in... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZRKRBHP?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
r/uberdrivers • View on Reddit →Hardwired in a Rove 4K pro and now upgraded to the dual camera 4K model. Old one will go in my truck next time it's warm enough outside to install it.
r/SubaruForester • 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 →I have a rover from Amazon. Has a Sony sensors and Records in 4k
r/askcarguys • View on Reddit →Look on Amazon. I had a Kingslim that I liked on my old car. Now I have a Rove 4k.
r/Austin • View on Reddit →I use the Rove R2 4K Pro camera and have it mounted to the stock of the rearview mirror using a different mount. I hid the cords under the window trim and connected it to the port on the center console. Works great and never have to fiddle around with it. 🌞
r/BroncoSport • View on Reddit →Probably get a lot of hate but the Rove4k has been great for my daughter and myself. Very simple and has a good quality sensor that works at night too. App makes it easy to review footage and download but can also just review on the unit.
r/ToyotaTacoma • 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 rather like my Rove R2. It was $120 and pretty easy to work with and install
r/dashcams • View on Reddit →My son has the Rove R-2 4k also. It works pretty good but I hate pulling the videos.
r/Camry • View on Reddit →I have the rove 4K dash cam, mine is only forward facing but you can buy a rear one as well. It saved me in January when I had a Subaru run the a red and turn into my lane. I like the app only hard part sometimes is connecting the wifi. Other then that it does the job
r/HRV • View on Reddit →I have one of these: https://amzn.to/4juNUv5 You'll also need a durable MicroSD card for the video to record to: https://amzn.to/4juNUv5 Keep in mind you need to replace the SD card every 3-5 years. They can only handle so many read/write cycles before they degrade. You can download stuff straight to your phone. It's just powered by USB. If you can charge your phone, you can power a dash cam.
r/urbancarliving • View on Reddit →Rove r2-4k single dashcam for front Red tiger F9 lite single dashcam for rear Both are 4k 24/30fps, Don't buy a combo, as they will provide a 1080p cam for rear. Buy Individual 4k dashcams.
r/DubaiPetrolHeads • View on Reddit →I second the Rove R2-4K Pro dash cam. I got mine a few weeks ago on sale on Amazon for $84. My friend has one she has had for over 6 years and has not had any problems with it. I have added it to my 2022 RAV4 and it has worked great. Good resolution both in daylight and at night. Good luck with your search!
r/rav4club • 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 →Yes a dashcam is worth it. If app quality matters most, look for models with strong WiFi + good parking mode. The Rove R2-4K PRO is solid: clear video, reliable app, and you can view/download clips on your phone without the car running (with a hardwire kit). Incase you're having problem they have cx team who will really help you.
r/Dashcam • View on Reddit →I have 3 Rove models. 4k, parking mode, Wi-Fi. Quite economical if you catch them on sale.
r/Lexus • View on Reddit →Not hard at all, I just stuffed it along the airbag and went down around the passengers floor matt and up to the plug
r/HRV • View on Reddit →Low $100 should do the job. ROVE R2-4K Pro or REDTIGER 4K. I have both on different cars. Clear pics. On my ID4, I used Fuse #52. This is the rear trunk cigarette lighter power. Internet pic shows this #52 as one long Fuse, but it is not. It has two setup option, connect to the upper slot of #52, you will get power only when the car is On. I chose the upper slot setup. Lower slot of #52, then power is always On. YouTube has severals clips that show how to run and hide the cable. Be careful with the rectangular panel next to the door. You have to slide it to the side before pull out so you don't break it. One YouTube guy shows this briefly. It took 30-45 minutes to install front dashcam. I don't install the rear.
r/VWiD4Owners • View on Reddit →Rove 4k for $99 and it really shoots in 4k. License plates are easy to read and night filming is really good too. I have 2. One for the front and one for the rear.
r/VWiD4Owners • View on Reddit →Rove R2-4K Pro. Under $100. Love this camera. I think the Viofo is great too. Can't go wrong with either.
r/driving • 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 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 →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 →Most dash cams, even at full price are a worthwhile investment if you ever need the video, that being said I like the R3 4k much better than I liked the R2, but I had an older version apparently cuz that looks nothing like the R2 in my truck
r/dashcams • View on Reddit →10 minutes is the longest loop. Otherwise, it is record until the end of storage and then it stops.
r/Dashcam • View on Reddit →I tried Viofo and had issues with it. Bought a Rove R2 in 2022 and then upgraded to the Rove R3 that corms with a cabin cam. Hasn't given me any issues since.
r/Dashcam • View on Reddit →Check out the Rove cameras on Amazon. I have the Rove2-4K and it is a pretty nice setup.
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