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DR650GW-2CH, DR650S-2CH, D650S-TR-IR-16JohnMetropolitan Adelaide, SA
- 2 reviews
- 2 likes
Piece of mind
Bought it 2 years ago for my new 4x4, really good quality and pay what you get for.
Tucks well behind the rear view mirror.
Only problem with it, it’s slow for download a video and SD card is too low at 16gb (2hrs usage before it rewrite over), Would love to have a 64 or 128gb.
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CazRAU
- 4 reviews
The most irritating distracting unintelligible voice ever
Four days after installation I emailed Blackvue about the helium assisted voice they now have on the dashcam. Their response was - just turn it off!! I have paid a substantial amount for this system and find the voice SO irritating and additionally almost incomprehensible when the car is running. As it is installed just behind the rearview mirror having the announcement is my indication that the system is working.
I have an older model that just plugs into the lighter socket and the voice is clear and van be understood.
I have just had it ...Read more
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BlackVue Australia T.BlackVue
Hello CazR, thanks for letting us know about this particular issue. Have you contacted BlackVue Australia, or BlackVue overseas?
If your new unit has a faulty speaker we can arrange a replacement for... Read more
you right away. Please message us with your name and place of purchase for immediate support.I did contact BlackVue Australia and that was where I was given the suggestion to turn the volume off. I have had the installer check it and replaced it with another one- just the same. Will try and message you later today.
BlackVue Australia T.BlackVue
Hi CazR, I'm not sure about the team member that may have said that but I assure you our first priority is always to offer a replacement to the customer. While we will do all we can - I am not particu... Read more
larly sure on what the problem with the voice is as this would be the first report of this nature on the DR650S series. Does the voice on your unit match the voice shown on the various Youtube videos that demonstrate the DR650S booting up? Alternatively we can send you a recording of a DR650S booting up here and you can check if this matches your camera. Thanks againSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
CherieSydney
- Dual Camera DR650S-2CH
- Verified purchase
Won't power up after upgrade to v1.008
Installed with Power Magic Pro. Worked perfectly until I upgraded the firmware to v1.008. It started continually powered on and off by itself when I was driving for a whole day, and it didn't power up at all the next day. Does the firmware v1.008 has a big issue? Because I saw your website released a newer firmware v1.009 immediately. But as I can't power up the unit I can't upgrade it to the latest version. Very disappointed as I just used it for two weeks.
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BlackVue Australia T.BlackVue
Hi Cherle, as the Australian representative for BlackVue we would like to do all we can to help you out, and we really hope we get the opportunity to do so. While we are not aware of the firmware for ... Read more
a camera affecting a power control module we will investigate this and if you can get back to us we will have our support team (Australia) contact you when we return to office on the 8th Jan. We hope this is satisfactory and look forward to assisting you further. Regards, Support Manager BlackVue Australia.BlackVue Australia T.BlackVue
Hi Cherie,
Just touching base to see if you had managed to get your camera working? Please feel free to email me at [email protected] if you are still experiencing issues with your camera. W... Read more
I got this resolved by reinstalling the camera and power magic pro and I installed the latest firmware by copying the files to the sd card. Now it works fine. Hope this could help people who have similar problem.
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Pete58Melbourne
Best Dashcan
After doing a lot of research I bought this dashcam about 18months ago (and talked my 2 sons into buying one) prior to driving to central Australia. Recorded and downloaded the whole driving as i also bought additional 128gb sd cards.. Went back this year and whilst in Alice Springs it kept rebooting. As i was taking it out of cradle dashcam fell onto centre console and stopped working. Would like to get it repaired or if too expensive happy to buy updated version where i can still use the same rear camera. Just need to know if there is any repair centre in Melbourne that can give me a quote for repairs. Thanks Pete M
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BlackVue Australia T.BlackVue
Hi Pete,
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review.
We will be able to advise the best solution once we have inspected your camera. You are welcome to send the camera via one of our authorised dealers which you can find on the link below:... Read more
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GeorgePerth, WA
- 20 reviews
Works well, paid for itself, wireless no longer works
I received the two channel camera for my 60th birthday two years ago and it has worked very well, except now the wireless function has stopped working so I can no longer check the recordings from my phone, which is a small inconvenience as I have to take the SD card out and view the footage on my computer. Apart from that, it has worked well and paid for itself. Not long after installing it (fairly easily I found), I was waiting at a traffic light to turn right when the car in front of me suddenly reversed into me. The driver insisted I had hit...Read more
him, but I quickly showed him the footage from my camera revealing his reversing lights coming on and my velocity as zero which convinced him of the error of his ways. Thinking of getting one for my wife's car too. Great product4 comments
BlackVue Australia T.BlackVue
Hi maxfieldg, Thanks for leaving a review!! Glad to hear that your camera had paid for itself so quickly. As for the WiFi, come by our office and we can replace the module in your camera and get the W... Read more
iFi working again. Our address is 5/43 Hutton Street Osborne Park. Thank you, Tom. Auto BlackBox Pty Ltd.Hi Tom
Thanks for repairing my dashcam, the wireless works fine now and I am a happy camper again. Very prompt work.... Read more
GeorgeBlackVue Australia T.BlackVue
Hi George,
Glad to hear it!! Please get in touch if you have any other questions.
Thanks,
Tom.
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FabianPeel, WA
- 4 reviews
- Dual Camera DR650GW-2CH
- Verified purchase
Worked For A Total Of 4 Months Of True Time (Driving Equiv) Then Gps / Speed Failed.
The camera was fine until blackvue started issuing firmware updates. It was updated to last v2.008 and speed read capture eventually stopped at some point. During the support trials of keep putting re formats of same firmware and then one attempt to do it via phone which the last method now has rendered it useless. Won't restart at all even the the last instruct after the upload from the iphone app was to re boot it now sits all day with red/green alternating flashing light plus the blue blinker. The update via sd in pc won't save it either now. Reading all reviews google wide its a common fault over time. Why else was it superseded. No confidence in blackvue product line now on.
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BlackVue Australia T.BlackVue
Hi Fabian,
Thanks for taking the time to write a review and sorry to hear that you are having issues with your BlackVue camera. I assume you have contacted our office in Perth for support? If not, sen... Read more
Hi Tom,
I thought i would update my review with a response regarding events that have unfolded since i wrote originally. I believe Tom your in the Perth WA office and work along side your tech Caleb.... Read more
My review was based on the fact that there is known issues in how the dashcam behaves and integrates with iphone apps and the latest firmware dispatched by blackvue including failures with updating process. In summary the system has bugs and is well known and you cant discount that, yet in the end my problem i had as many others have had, I resorted to the original "legacy" firmware V1.011. This has resolved the issue of no GPS and more importantly has re-stored the cameras function. Strangely the camera will no longer accept V2.008 that enables the cloud remote access function that was promoted by blackvue themselves. Hence why i rated it based on the irritation it has caused and the fact users cant use cloud function if indeed was wanted as constantly advertised by blackvue emails. The Korean ( main site ) has issues in how it supplies firmware because the issue ultimately was resolved by an Australian Agent ( yourselves) by a independent link to firmware. How many people would know that??? Hence my review also covers the fact that the entire Blackvue ecosystem is a jumbled mess and possibly confuse the hell out those of a non technical background. This needs to be reported back to HQ were even their support structure was the usual fill out the RMA warranty process blah blah. It was in fact the software and improper function of firmware inc the iphone firmware updating process that rendered the dash-cam useless. BUT on a positive note i cannot fault the camera when it does work and even better the support offered by your guy "Caleb" that was an absolute breath of fresh air to deal with and even took the time to call me to discuss all matters relating the above...and each learnt some interesting quirks to the system. So that i cant rate high enough. CheersBlackVue Australia T.BlackVue
Hi Fabian,
Thanks for updating me with regards to the issues you were having with your camera, I'm really glad to hear that Caleb was very helpful in assisting you with this frustrating problem.
We wo... Read more
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RJMMetropolitan Adelaide, SA
- 9 reviews
It might suit your vehicle, but I regret this purchase
I did a lot of research to find a dual-channel camera suitable for a convertible. Ultimately chose this one. It is a good camera, with good video and audio quality, but you'd expect that for a $558 (+extra for essential 'accessories' like a cable and polarising filter) camera!
My main complaint is that the front-facing camera image is upside-down. Because of the rain sensor on my windscreen, I have to mount it in a particular position (to keep my view unobstructed). While the rear camera has an option to invert its image, the front one does n...Read more
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BlackVue Australia T.BlackVue
Hi RJM,
Sorry to hear your camera is not working as expected. It might be worth flipping your set up left to right so the cables are on the right hand side of the vehicle. This will result in the fron... Read more
Typical of their customer service - didn't even bother reading what I wrote: "Because of the rain sensor on my windscreen, I have to mount it in a particular position (to keep my view unobstructed)."
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BlackVue Australia T.BlackVue
Hi RJM, Sorry that you feel we didn't read your review, however I can assure you that we did and we have forwarded your suggestions to the manufacturer in Korea already. We always encourage customers ... Read more
to make their feedback directly to the manufacturer as well, this will help with improvements when they implement future firmware changes. Our position as the sole Australian Distributor for the product and not the manufacturer, limits our opportunity to make direct changes such as the one you mentioned, but we always forward feedback to the manufacturer regardless if it has been done before or not. I am happy to forward their reply as soon as we hear back from them. Thank you, Tom. Auto BlackBox Pty Ltd.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
tilba16NSW, 2546
- 14 reviews
BlackVue DR650GW-2CH
Its a little late with my review of the DR650GW as it has been superseded however I'm sure this review would cover the latest model as well. I was very impressed with this dashcam camera and the quality of it. Very easy to use and setup and the fact I can look at the footage wirelessly without removing the SD card was a real bonus.
Picture quality is superb.
Initially I had it installed in my Honda Accord and because I parked in the City and City car parks I wanted to incorporate the PowerMagic option to keep an eye out if someone bumped into...Read more
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BlackVue Australia T.BlackVue
Hi Tilba16,
We're glad to hear you are enjoying your BlackVue dash camera. Thanks for taking the time to leave a review.
The Power Magic hard-wiring kit comes with a 12 month warranty so if you have b... Read more
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firemansam87South East Queensland, QLD
- 4 reviews
- Dual Camera DR650GW-2CH
- Verified purchase
Excellent dashcam, highly recommend!
I purchased this dashcam on 14/10/2014 and overall I am very happy with it. The one thing that I love about this cam is that it sits nicely up behind the rear vision mirror out of sight with it's nice compact mount which not many other cams have.
If they were not so expensive I would buy them for the whole family, 7 of them :-)
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BlackVue Australia T.BlackVue
Hi firemansam87,
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. BlackVue is definitely the most discrete dash cam on the market.
Get in touch with Dash Cams Australia and I am certain that will do you ... Read more
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VikingMelbourne
dash cam heaven
Yes, there are a lot of products out there that do similar jobs and at a much more affordable price point BUT....THIS product is fan-bleepin-tastic. Easy to use and review the SD card. Unobtrusive and not in the driver's view, great video quality, maps, GPS, anddriving data. I literally would NOT be without it and the dual camera option is well worth it and now I have had need of some after-sales service, it not only matches the product but stands out as a credit to the company. Don't consider cheaper products just to save money,. THIS does THE LOT and is worth it. We have a dual camera for both of our cars and feel safer for it.
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BlackVue Australia T.BlackVue
Hi Viking,
Its great to hear you are enjoying your DR650S-2CH and the the service has been of expected high standard.
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review.... Read more
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SunnyMelbourne
- 15 reviews
- Dual Camera DR650GW-2CH
- Verified purchase
Good camera but with issues
Have had the camera for nearly 2 years, but recently the time zone reverts back to incorrect time zone inspite of choosing the right time and have found that the internal battery needs replacing. Wasn't told this at the time of purchase and blackvue wants to charge upto $140 to fix the timezone, which is ridiculous.
So anyone thinking of buying one just be mindful that as soon as the warranty runs blackvue will cost you a fortune to get fixed.
Moreover it has to be sent to Perth at your own expense as they don't have any repair shops in other cities.
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BlackVue Australia T.BlackVue
Hi Sunny, Sorry to hear you are not completely happy with your BlackVue dash cam. We will forward your feedback to the manufacturer in Korea. As you are aware, your dash cam came with a 1 year warrant... Read more
y, however we now offer a 2 year warranty with the new DR650S series if that is of any interest to you, in case you are considering upgrading to the newest model? We do encourage you to contact your original retailer for out of warranty support, as they may be able to offer you a discounted repair or upgrade. All our repairs are charged at cost, as per the manufacturer's request and need to be carried out in Perth, which is the location of our office. However, we are happy to reimburse you for postage if you wish to send us the camera for repair. Thank you,BlackVue Australia T.BlackVue
Hi Sunny, I have spoken with the RMA team further and while your unit is well outside the warranty period, we would like to help you out here. We have heard your concerns and would be able to repair t... Read more
he system for you at no charge. Can you please send us a copy of your receipt so we can confirm your unit is from one of our authorised dealers by email? We also have upgraded your units WiFi module last year free of charge, and as confirmed we are happy to repair your camera that is almost 3 years old. We do our very best to offer after sales service for BlackVue customers, and are upholding all requirements under Australian Consumer Law.Hi team, yes the camera got upgraded with WiFi module and that was very nice of you, however with the timezone being incorrect on the camera it is annoying when the camera is well looked after.
D... Read more
ealer where I bought the camera from don't sell blackvue anymore as I went to get a new dashcam for my new vehicle Suburu XV and he tried to sell me brand called " Thinkware" but I didn't buy it.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
PeteMelbourne
- 5 reviews
- 1 like
Outstanding service.
Had to have the wife's BlackVue DR650GW -2CH camera repaired recently by autoBlackBox.com.au in WA and would like to say what a pleasure it was to deal with such a professional organisation that gave you a level of courteous service with a speedy turnaround time. Certainly would not hesitate to recommend this company to anyone.
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BlackVue Australia T.BlackVue
Hi Pete,
Really glad to hear that you're happy with your dash cam and that we were able to service your warranty as quickly as possible.
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Very high quality camera solution
This isnt just a camera, it is peace of mind! I can now log in and check my car from anywhere, anytime! Very easy to install and setup. The quality of the camera footage is fantastic as well! No issues with anything - instructions are clear and simple.
Highly recommend
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BlackVue Australia T.BlackVue
Hi Rene,
Really appreciate your review!! Glad to hear that it was a seamless and hassle free set up.
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OzzySydney, NSW
- 2 reviews
- 1 like
This is Perfeet, can't live without my BlackVue
It's easy to use and even an app to connect to it inbuilt WiFi. I love it, It's got record while car is parked which is the best as being a deliver driver I park and stop all the time, I'm on the road most days so it's caught a lot of crazy drivers even a hit and run on my van..
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BlackVue Australia T.BlackVue
Hi Ozzy, Feel free to share some of the videos you have captured on our Facebook page, we always love to see footage our customers have captured.
Cheers,
Tom.
Auto BlackBox Pty Ltd.
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BrazilnutSouth East Queensland, QLD
Excellent low profile dash cam.
Recently installed the DR650s 2 ch system with power pro magic. Very discrete profile with HD front camera 1080 and 720 rear camera. Optional power pro installed to prevent draining battery when in park mode. Easy application installed to change settings and review any footage. Plenty of easy to follow instructions on their web site and utube.
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BlackVue Australia T.BlackVue
Thanks for the review Brazilnut, definitely a great choice with the DR650S-2CH and Power Magic Pro.
Cheers,
Tom.
Auto BlackBox Pty Ltd.
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AMAZING CAR CAMERA
By far the best car camera ive seen and brought on the market would never buy any other car camera blackvue is the best the two channel is great as you can record front and back of car and the recording even after parking is awesome keep up the great work blackvue
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BlackVue Australia T.BlackVue
Hi David, Thanks for the review!! Really happy to hear how much you love your BlackVue.
Cheers,
Tom.
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WallyworldMaroochydore, Queensland
Had some issues at the start but been running fine ever since
Bought and had the Blackvue DR650GW-2CH cam and T-Power UPS hard wired into my Mercedes Benz W205 C250 around mid June 2015 by Maroochy Car Sound. Had some issues at the very start with the DTV as a result of the cable to rear camera not being shielded properly but once that was resolved its been running fine ever since. I like the fact that I can now rely on it working every time I drive anywhere and it gives me peace of mind. I would never go back to the other brands. I have tried several other brands and they did not come close.
I like the fact that whilst the car is parked I have assurance that I am filming anyone that tries to scratch or steal anything.
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BlackVue Australia T.BlackVue
Hi Wallyworld,
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. Great to hear your camera system is working well and protecting your car.
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Mind at Ease.
Best thing since slice bread. I hear all the time he hit my car and denying it. Great to have for the safety of your family, all you hear these days is people getting hijacked. You need to see it with your own eyes to believe it. Great product. ✅.
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BlackVue Australia T.BlackVue
Hi Davo,
Thanks for leaving a review. Great to hear you're enjoying you new BlackVue.
Cheers,... Read more
Couldn't think of anything better. Especially when disputing the speed travelling. It's all being recorded in front of your eyes, when, where, what & whom. Love it cos the truth hurts. Recommend this product 10 million times over.
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Scott PSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 3 reviews
- 2 likes
Best Car Camera on the Market
The Blackvue is the best car camera on the market. Crystal clear picture, excellent features and easy to use software that easily bluetooths to your smartphone. If you're in the market for a car vamera, do yourself a favour and buy one of these for your vehicle, you wont regret it.
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BlackVue Australia T.BlackVue
Hi Scott,
Thanks for your review. Glad to hear you are very happy with your BlackVue.
Cheers,... Read more
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SandyNewcastle, NSW
- 8 reviews
- 35 likes
A Definate Necessity
I have learnt quickly in Newcastle & Central Coast NSW that double centre lines, traffic lights and stop signs around here are only for be law abiding citizens. And sorry, that's very few, considering I see 70 year olds overtaking in school zones and back streets and 8/10 drivers heading towards you with their drivers side wheels 1/2 metre across centre lines oblivious to their poor driving skills. In the UK, you would be arrested and charged. Anyway, I purchased this CAM out of necessity. The CAM works well and does the job its intended for.
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BlackVue Australia T.BlackVue
Hi Sandy, Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. We hear similar stories to yours far too often and it seems the only way to protect yourself and combat 'bad drivers' is with arming yourself wi... Read more
th a Full High Definition dash cam such as the BlackVue. If you capture anything of interest feel free to upload it to our Facebook page 'BlackVue Australia'. Thanks again, Tom. Auto BlackBox Pty Ltd.I will upload one soon. Crazy driver 1/2 metre over double centre lines around a blind corner (curb side parked cars and vans in our lane block line of sight) and head on crash in to tractor - ouch !
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Questions & Answers
Benjamin C.asked
While reviewing playback from the SDCard for my Blackvue DR900S-2CH, I noticed in parking mode the playback is almost an hour not 3min which I set. And the playback is in 16X or 32X fast forward speed with no audio. Why?
1 answer
BlackVue Australia T.BlackVue
Hi Benjamin,
Thanks for getting in touch with your query.
It sounds like your units parking mode has been set to Time Lapse recording instead of Motion & Impact detection.
This will make the camera record 1 frame per second for the duration of the parking time and then plays the files back at 30 frames per second so a 30 minute recording period is played back in a 1 minute file.
To change settings access the firmware settings and under the basic then recording tabs change the parking mode recordings.
If you require further assistance please get in touch on the number below.
Best regards,
Chaim
BlackVue Australia
08 6267 5167
Yorinaldiasked
After upgrade firmware, my blackvue DR650S-2CH can't connect to wifi, it says "wifi unavailable"
Can you help me about this problem ?
1 answer
BlackVue Australia T.BlackVue
Hi Yorinaldi, Thanks for sending your query through. Typically for this error message disabling mobile data on Android based devices will resolve the issue. However if you are using a apple device then a network reset maybe required to get it back up and running. Can you confirm if this error message is occurring in your devices WiFi network list or when trying to connect through the app?
Best regards,
Chaim
BlackVue Australia
08 6267 5167
Casey R.asked
Hi since installing the device my car battery has been draining, is it connected to the car battery?
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BlackVue Australia T.BlackVue
Hi Casey,
Whether the unit is drawing from your vehicles battery is determined by how it has been installed.
If the unit was installed with the hard wiring Power Magic Pro kit, then the camera will draw from the vehicles battery.
However the Power Magic Pro has inbuilt voltage and timer cut off to ensure that the camera does not run the vehicles battery flat.
The voltage cut off setting can be adjusted on the Power Magic Pro itself to either 12V or 12.5V cut off.
If you require any assistance with how the devices work or would like to run something by our support team they can be contacted on the details below.
Phone: 08 6267 5167
Email: [email protected]
Best regards,
Chaim
BlackVue Australia
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BlackVue Australia T.BlackVue
Hi John,
https://www.blackvue.com.au/support/downloads/ The new DR750S series has much quicker WiFi for more convenience when using the mobile app. Larger SD cards are also available from our authorised dealers, you will need to check with the dealer to see if your camera is compatible with a 128GB as the older DR650GW models we not compatible. https://www.blackvue.com.au/dealer-locator/ Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions. Best Regards, James BlackVue AustraliaGreat to hear your are enjoying your BlackVue dash cam.
The quickest way to save files form the SD card is through the BlackVue PC player which is available for download from the BlackVue website:... Read more