ROVE R2-4K Dash Cam Built-in WiFi 6 GPS Car Dashboard Camera Recorder with UHD 2160P, 2.4" IPS Screen, 150° Wide Angle, WDR, Night Vision

The Rove R2-4K Dash Cam is small enough to not be obtrusive or distracting, while also being effective and inexpensive. A great deal for the money for this first time dash cam user. I like how it is small enough to partially tuck in behind my review mirror so I can see it is working without being a distraction.The Rove Dash Cam comes with plenty of configuration options, but simple to set up. I completed the configuration prior to installation by using a USB cable that came with it and a charging plug; much easier than when attached to the windshield. If you plug it in, it will begin recording. Press OK to stop recording.Installation in my 2019 Acura RDX went much easier than I expected. I used the suction cup mount so I can reposition it if needed. The provided USB cable has plenty of length. After installation, it’s easy to remove from its mount and reattach.I like that Rove is a small, startup based in the U.S. The instructions they provide are clear and plentiful. The app also works well and easy to use.The video quality is good, including at night. If the detail on the dash cam or cell phone screen is not enough, you can launch the file on a PC for a larger view.A few comments:The Rove app connects to the dash cam using the Rove WiFi that the dash cam generates. The Rove WiFi signal does not include internet. Therefore, while connected to the Rove WiFi, your cell phone may attempt to use it for other functions, such as Android Auto, which will not work. Therefore, I don’t use the Always Connect option for the Rove WiFi. You only need it when viewing, downloading, or configuring.I would not recommend using any time lapse options; they speed up the playback as if you are in fast forward.The installation instructions warn against mounting the suction cup mount on the black checkered portion of your windshield that blocks sun glare because it is too bumpy. However, it was fine in my car because the black checkering is inside the glass; it’s smooth. Your windshield may be the same.

I purchased two of these cams, one for each of the vehicles. They’re super easy to set up, and the video quality is great. Love all of the settings, and that they’re easy to adjust. Good value for what you get, as they seem to be high quality. The best part is that because there is no battery, you can leave them inside the vehicle when not in use. They give me much more peace of mind, so I’m quite happy with my purchase.

I've had the camera for a few months now, and it honestly works just fine. This review is mostly intended to talk about some of the concerns that I'm sure many other people have already discussed.Pros:1. The camera was very easy to install right out of the box. The instructions are clear and comprehensive, and I had the camera running in less than 5 minutes.2. The picture quality is pretty good. Like I mentioned, the detail does drop off at a distance, but honestly that's to be expected. It's a dashcam - you're not going to be filming 4k movies with it.3. I like that I don't have to do anything with it. I turn my car on, it turns on. I turn my car off, it turns off. Does exactly what it's supposed to.4. For the camera, it's a good value for the price.Cons:1. It's very weird that in 2023 they're using an obsolete charging cable. It comes with a ~10 ft long mini-USB charging cable. Mind you, that's "mini," not "micro." If I had to hazard a guess, it's to make it harder to replace without going through their company, but I'll get to that in Con #2. This is also very minor, but it bends at a 90 degree angle from the camera, which is totally fine - but the orientation of the charging port causes it to bend "up," which is a little odd.2. To address the elephant in the room: the SD card. I have experienced the dreaded "Memory card is too slow. Please contact us" message multiple times in the few months I've owned it. I read the disclaimers. I saw their instructions. I ignored them. Here's the thing: it's very bad business practice to tell people "Hey, you know the most reliable, well-known, and reputable suppliers of SD cards? Don't use those. Instead, use ours which cost twice as much." (Looking at you, Apple) In their description, they will use terms like "not genuine" or "third-party" to describe other companies that make SD cards (such as Samsung). I'm sorry, Rove, but YOU'RE the third-party here when it comes to technology products. I took great care to ensure that the memory card I purchased met the exact recommended specifications, while admittedly ignoring them requesting I purchase their brand. If they happen to read this: I would have bought your card if it wasn't literally twice as expensive. It kind of feels like a shill: invent a problem (annoying message) and sell people the solution (buy OUR card).All of that being said, if you get this message and have an SD card that actually meets their recommended specs: turn off the camera by hand and turn it back on. Problem solved.