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isaac
4.0
Beware with coupesReviewed in the United States
Bought it for my dad's Challenger. I had about 2 extra feet of cord connecting the front camera to rear. Had to find a way to tuck it in the headliner. The SD card slot feels really cheap. The SD card just gets shoved in, it doesn't click in like they usually do. But it works
Sergiio
Gifted this camera for my father . Quality is way better than the Walmart brand he bought . Recently bought 2 of Vantrue N2 Pro Dual 1080P Dash Cam for my own 2 cars . Didn’t need rear cam.
Christine from Philly
The cigarette lighter in an '05 Jeep Liberty is constant-on power. So, I assumed using that would be like having it hardwired into a constant-powered line. But, not only did it not have any kind of parking mode, we couldn't get this thing to keep recording AT ALL when we were using the cigarette lighter to power it. I also wasn't too concerned with parking mode, this being a old car that no one would probably want to mess with and it's usually parked in secure off-street locations. I was getting the worst of both worlds (not working in either mode!). But, I purchased the $19 hardwire kit that most people use for constant-on and instead of adding it to a fuse that was powered when the car was off, I added it to a fuse that was only powered when the car is on. This solved the problem. Now, we have regular, reliable recording in both front a back when driving (that was the goal). Pleased with the result, I invested the time and effort to run the lines behind the A-pillars and headliner and now we have a very inconspicuous front & rear dashcam. The rear dashcam has a red light that comes on when it is recording and I found that annoying when I looked in the rearview mirror, so I covered the lights with electrical tape. Problem solved.So, if you have issues with using a constantly powered cigarette lighter (I theorize that it has something to do with how the power level might drop when starting the car or something), just wire it in using Vantrue's kit. The kit is cheaper than piecing the components together yourself (which I had to do in my other car) and it has everything you need for a variety of cars (different fuse sizes).
The Colonel
had issue with the product and the company is sending me a replacement and reached out to me very quickly.
Rubernck21
I’ve had this a few weeks. It was pretty easy to install. The rear view camera wire was the toughest to hide since it’s so thick.Kind of a bummer that there isn’t a way to use this with a phone, but the video is super clear, and the info you get is amazing.
Michael
this dashcam saved me from felony charges i used the dash cam footage against them that shows cops were shady w audio and shows i was wrongfully pulled over and stop was bad. 10/10 recommend. discrete, the police did not know it was there until they watched me pull the memory card from it. get yourself one just incase ;)
noob
First, I will say that the company sent a long cable for the rear view camera as promised. THis unit is installed in a full sized GMC SUV. Unfortunately, the camera fails in the heat of the desert Southwest. It now stops recording randomly, and cutting power (like unplugging from the cig lighter) no longer shuts down the camera cleanly. It loses the recordings. Pic quality was pretty good though, but for the money, time to look elsewhere. It's a shame, I took a lot of care to mount this thing.
Albert Gertskis
Easy installation and picture quality is good. Got into an accident at night in 2018 and the video helped absolve me of any fault. The night time video quality is good enough to see license plates a few car lengths away from you (both front and back). Would highly recommend anyone to purchase this specific dashcam.
Vantrue Customer
This little camera just earned its badge of excellence. Just proved an accident where it would’ve been word against word. The rear facing is a life saver and is crystal clear video and audio. Guy who hit me tried to lie but this video cam kept a $25k claim off my insurance. I was denied until I sent his insurance company the video. They responded in less than 24hrs they are now accepting responsibility!!!
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John Sutherland
I received the S1 as a Christmas gift in December, 2021 for use on my older 1999 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck which I have had since January, 1999. Great truck. This is/was my first dashcam installation and use. It took a while for me to have the cabling routed and the cameras (both) mounted in the front cab on the front windshield. But the rear camera cable was far too long for a front cab install, and I had to wait for a shorter (19") cable to arrive from Vantrue. Now both cameras are mounted and both are working. Great imaging and audio from both cameras, one camera looking out the front, and the other (the rear camera) recording action inside the cab. I have both cameras up front in case of rare police interactions - I want any and all of them recorded.The camera control setup for me (a novice) was a bit complicated, and it took me a while to 'grok' the procedure. One anomaly for my installation was the fact that I used the cigarette lighter connection for camera power, and according to the factory, if the cigarette power is always on, the camera will always be running, regardless of the camera settings. And, if the camera is always on, the cameras will eventually drain the car/truck battery after a few days of non-travel use of the car/truck.One solution to the power drain problem is to buy and use Vantrue hardwire kit to directly power the cameras, and this will turn off the cameras when battery voltage goes below about 11.6 volts. Absent using that kit, you will have to unplug the cigarette lighter power at the end of every trip, otherwise, the camera's constant operation will drain your battery.On the bright side, if your battery is a good one and it's all charged up, and if you have to park in a potentially hazardous or dangerous location, leaving the S1 cameras powered on will record any sort of mischief going on near your car/truck.All in all, this is a very nice dual camera system. I gave the S1 a four star rating because of the battery draining problem in my truck. That was probably my own fault. But, I understand that learning is always expensive, and my older battery was about five years old, so I ended up buying a new battery for the truck. Maybe that was a good kind of problem to have. Time will tell.
Quandus B.
I really enjoyed this device for almost a year, but it has suddenly stopped working. I have tried resetting, removing the SD card, powering on and off, etc. No luck. I don't know if it's stuck in a mode or what, but it's so frustrating, especially since I was an awesome purchase for a few months.EDIT: Vantru contacted me via email and Vantrue, and were helpful and quick to offer me some fixes. I downloaded the new firmware and formatted the SD card. It's back! Thanks again
Vantrue Customer
Very good dash camera.I bought the camera in 2020 ,and works great . I did not have any problem with the camera. I installed it in Cadillac Escalade .The customer service is fantastic. The cable to the rear camera was too short . I called the customer service and they sent it for free.
Rohailli Beato
Very good quality product, it records all day long! Have this for about 5 months now and the memory still continues to record! Image quality is great!
Sonia N.
I bought two orders of these cameras for 2 separate cars after a small accident on the highway.I had them installed and then was told that they only recorded in 1080p and not 4k.When I checked the settings myself, the resolution settings appear to only allow for recording 1080p as its max. Therefore the advertising for this item is false and I am a bit disappointed because I wanted to have the 4k on the front camera and 1080p on the rear. However, I only am able to get 1080p out of the front and the rear.
Kelvin Rhodes
It worked great for 2 days now it doesn't turn on . I need to contact the company for technical support
sergey palnov
Edgar
I bought this dash camera for my dad since he uses it for is semi truck and from what he's told me is that the camera quality is great and it's pretty simple to use. Vantrue's customer support is amazing as well. I needed more adhesive pads for the camera and the support team helped me right away with that.
RR
Loop recording just didn't work. Card got full and camera never started deleting old videos even though it was in 3 minutes loop mode, so I missed 5 days of data during which an event happened that I would have like to have captured.Massively frustrating that the menu doesn't work while it is recording, so if you have parking mode enabled and it keeps recording, you can't access any menus. Pressing buttons does not stop the recording and makes the camera freeze up. Overall not happy so far, but I'll give it another chance after turning parking mode off (even though that's disabling one of the reasons I bought this camera, I'd rather have it record more driving time because there's more idiots on the roads than thieves in the shadows).*UPDATE: Unit shipped with old Firmware, and during the process of moving the unit in to my PC to update it the charging port plastic broke. Mind you, this was only like the 3rd or 4th time the unit had ever had a cable plugged in or taken out, and should not have broken this quickly. Tried to submit a trouble ticket on the Vantrue website and their customer service form would not submit, so I sent them an email. Waiting to hear back for a resolution.
KingOfDraft
This camera lasted me one month after installation. It resets on its own, image freezes or stays on the gray or black screen. Support is unhelpful. Do not waste your money
Alysa Skousen
I have been using this dash camera for a couple of months now. It has worked perfect for me so far. The quality is super clear, and I like that there is a rear camera. I just got a new car and wanted to get a dash cam in ASAP to protect myself. As soon as the dash cam arrived, I installed it. I was too excited and didn't think about how I wanted to get my windows tinted until it was too late. The dash cam uses those adhesive strips, so they don't really seem reusable. I was worried if I peeled the stickers/cameras off, I wouldn't be able to get them to stick again. So I contacted Vantrue customer support and asked if they could send me a couple more of the adhesive stickers so I could remove and reattach the cameras after I got my windows tinted. They were so quick to respond and sent me two pairs of the front and rear camera sticker adhesives for free, they didn't even ask me to pay shipping. I was so grateful. Thank you!
Paula
After my son crashed the front of his car due to an imprudent driver, he suggested that we should buy this camera. He wanted to make sure that if something like this happens again, the recording would be his witness.I liked the excellent image and clarity this camera has. Furthermore, I feel a great relief knowing that my car is protected 24/7. My two previous SUVs were damaged while standing in a parking lot, by drivers who fled. Definitely, this is a plus.The customer service representatives assist you right away when one needs some accessories or a service.I did not like that in order to install the camera correctly, one needs to pay a professional to do it.However, the overall, this is a good purchase!Paula
Korrine Emory
Of course the one time i needed it to record, i decided to stop working , and now i cannot use the rear camera because it freeze's and refuses to work at all.. what a piece of crap
Laura Davis
This dashcam is great. I have a small windshield on an imported vehicle and other dash cams tend to take up a lot of my visual area. This tucks right up underneath the rearview mirror and is out of sight. Sometimes I even forget it’s there. Only had one problem, the cable for the rear camera wasn’t long enough for the way I needed to route the cable to be hidden. But after one email to the company they are sending me a longer cable to meet my needs at NO additional cost. I was extremely impressed by the customer service and prompt reply to my email. Will be buying this for birthday presents for family members.
JB
It may not be the best dash cam but I still love it. It gets the job done and catches dumb people like this one here. I haven’t had this camera long enough to see how it does in the summer, but so far so good. The camera quality could probably be better but I think that goes for almost every dash cam. Love that the cigarette lighter has a USB port. I think it charges faster than the other USB port I have in my car. Also, I should definitely say that having the dual cameras is a must! Instillation was easy. My car is just special and was fighting the instal. Once I got smarter than my car it was an easy peezy lemon squeezy instal! At first I thought I might be bothered that this dash cam doesn’t have wifi for the video transfer, but it’s actually okay without it. I got an SD card reader adapter for my iPhone and it opens right up in the files app. Super easy! Plus it’s fast this way and can still get your videos more or less right away!
Tristan
Quality is good from holding the cameras - just installed in my mk7 GTI. Quality is great on the video and it was a breeze to install
Product buyer
Great product. Liked the non cloud option. The customer service is awesome, almost like apple and Lexus level. I would say that is a very high standard. Does the job as I expected, easy for self install. Desktop software works fine. Little old school. But, I do not trust online backups. So, this is perfect.
mnewgen
It's not 4k for the front cam as advertised and after going through the entire menu settings, it's only 1080p for both front and rear dash cam. There is no option change resolution when running dual cams. Please fix this inaccurate info as it's not 4k...
Sergio
You can get.muxh better quality for cheaper. Do not buy this one.
Jeff Pesos
This dash cam works alright when it works, but be aware I’ve went through 2 sets in 2 months. Look elsewhere.
OKGuy
I bought this because of the size. I wanted it for my Jaguar F Type R which is a 2 seat car. I didn’t want a camera that took up lots of space in my windshield and I am not disappointed. It has good quality videos. I would buy again.
Father of Dragons
Great camera, I had an issue with mine but rest assured Vantrue stands behind their products. Resolved it completely. Buy with confidence not only in the camera but with support if needed. I would buy again!
bobbiesm
The camera gives an excellent front and rear view of traffic. It is very good quality.
JASSED SADER
Vantrue Customer
I ordered this last fall and wanted it professionally installed since I didn't trust myself to hardwire it. It didn't turn on, but since i'd ordered it months earlier, I was outside of the return period. However, after some emailing back and forth with the company, and sending them a video of the device failing to turn on, they did have me mail it back to them and they sent me a new one promptly. I appreciated that they did not insist I send the whole apparatus back, since I'd already paid to have it hardwired into the car. The new camera they sent turned on just fine as soon as we plugged it in. Having the back and front cameras feels like good coverage, and already it's come in useful - for the first time in my life I witnessed a hit-and-run, and we were able to offer the footage. Full disclosure, we hadn't yet really familiarized ourselves with the operation or erased the cache like the manual says to do every 2 weeks, but we got it straight home and loaded the videos onto the computer, and everything we needed was there. I would definitely get this camera again, mainly because the company honored its product and sent me a new one to replace the defective one (and did not ask me to take out the hardwired mounts).
Vantrue Customer
Worked well for about 12 months. Then started having start up/display issues at random. Sometimes just gave up for a few weeks but then would try it and it worked fine.Contacted customer service a few times and the initial response was prompt. They wanted me to take a video of the issue so that they could show the tech department. The first time the issue stopped before I sent them video.The second time I sent them a video and even after a follow up email from me heard nothing from them as to what the tech department recommended.Now it freezes up consistently at random.Eventually I will just spend the extra money and get one from a major brand with a better build and better customer service.This saddens me because I have never had to leave a bad review and was initially very happy with this product and its features, which makes me even more disappointed in the end.
Dennis D.
I’m very pleased with the S1 dashcam. Super high quality images and reliable operation.I power mine from a 100 AH auxiliary lithium battery in my SUV. The auxiliary battery is kept charged by a DC-DC charger unit that operates only when the alternator is generating current. This supports continuous operation of the dashcam for security monitoring over extended periods without draining the starter battery.I’m especially pleased with the customer service from VanTrue. I had a self-induced problem with my rear camera and when I reached out they responded quickly to resolve it. They have outstanding customer service and I really appreciate that.
ARM
Installed this on my DCSB Toyota Tacoma. The front camera works well on the top of the passenger side windshield, and I used a 12v to 5v USB adapter hooked into the compass circuit to power it. The kit comes with enough cable to run the rear camera from the back of my shell window up through the roof of the cab all the way to the front camera.The 3M double stick pads for mounting both front and rear cameras are heat resistant enough to not come lose even on very hot to the touch tinted windows in direct sunlight.Everything looks good with the camera, night and day and I am very happy with it. The only issue I had was during installation of my rear camera, I accidentally pulled hard on the cable and it broke the USB connection on the camera. I contacted Vantrue asking to buy a new replacement, but they just sent a brand new one with new cable at no charge. It’s nice having product support like that!
John Gallagher
The camera on the cam looks great and has a good quality picture front and back. However, the SD card won't work. Tried two at this stage and keep getting a card reading error. No matter how good the image is on the screen the Dashcam not much use if you can't record on it.
Spence R. W.
Just updated my car, I will have video evidence if anything happens, I generally drive during the day
William J. Bean
My only complaints are accessing the menu systems, and the tiny font used in the supplied manual.Once you get used to the quirkiness of the menu, the camera is easy enough to set up and operate. Where it really shines is the resolution, quality of the video recording, night-vision capabilities (quite high), and accuracy of the embedded GPS system. All of this is first rate.
Vantrue Customer
I purchased this dashcam prior to going on a cross country road trip as an extra layer of protection in case of an accident while out of state and to capture interesting moments on the road. That was almost a year ago, and I gotta say I still love the camera. Picture and video quality is good, it comes with a bunch of handy features, and once you play around with hiding the cables it's really easy to install. There's two things that aren't really issues, but just things worth noting.1. The time doesn't automatically update, you need to set it manually. So, make sure to update the time on the device when daylight savings hits. Last thing you want is to be in an accident and the time on your video evidence is wrong2. The automatic event capturing is motion activated. So if you're driving down a bumpy dirt road, or hitting speed bumps too hard, there's a chance your "events" folder can get filled up really quickly and replace actual important events once you start running out of space. So always transfer your "events" videos to another device asap if it's something you want to keep, don't trust the SD card to always have it.Last note, I did lose the mount for this lil guy once I sold my car. I emailed the company, and they said they're going to ship another one. I'll update if they do. If they do, that's some great customer service, so that's another plus
Sam
It’s a decent camera for the price, it’s saved us several thousands being able to show fault in an accident. Customer service is helpful and responds quickly. I wish it came with additional mounts but you can contact support for them to ship additional mounts to you. Solid so far.
Russ Bratton
I discovered that my rear view camera was damaged while the truck was being serviced. I requested information to purchase a replacement. They went above and beyond to resolve my issue,
albert r.
The customer service for this product has been great,I had an issue and the seller was very quick to take care of my ever need! I will be recommending this camera to all my friends .
Eugene Armenio
Eaay to use. Easy to understand the buttons.very very good quality
David
good product, it took about 30 minutes to install. my favorite characteristic is that I can use the old cigarette lighter port, and the camera will automatically turn off a few minutes after I shut off my vehicle.the only bad part I've dealt with is the sticky pads used to mount the front and rear cameras keep coming off, so I had to double up on the sticky pads.
michael
This does not link to a phone in anyway. Other than that, works great
Skyclimber19
First, a big thank-you to previous purchasers and their thorough reviews. They were a large reason why I purchased this unit over others. I didn't want a cheapie unit but I didn't want to break the bank. I merely wanted something that would do a good job of recording should I ever be involved in a crash.What do I like? Image quality both day and night is great. I love that the GPS feature isn't an add-on but rather already built into the unit. The directions were pretty straight-forward and installation took me a bit less than an hour. Everything I needed was in the kit (thank you for including a trim tool!) and the cable lengths are more than adequate. The camera unit is also lightweight; rather than use the provided mount and 3M adhesive I used some 3M Dual-Lock (10# max) and that works just fine.There really isn't anything I dislike about this unit, though I will say the camera is not resolute enough to record license plates at any sort of distance. In some cases I've noticed during video playback the license plate appeared blurred like in Google Earth. It may be a result of my state's plates (Virginia) being white with blue lettering so I'm willing to give the benefit of a doubt. I also realize this isn't a thousand-dollar AXIS camera. My work-around for now is to call out any plate numbers and let the audio recording pick it up.I'm sure more expensive cameras would do a better job with finer details but for now this unit has done everything to expectation. If you're looking for a fairly-priced, middle of the road dashcam that offers great piece of mind and features for the price, I recommend this unit. I recommend it so much so that there will likely be one on my wife's car in the very near future.
Vantrue Customer
The camera system works great, I know now there are some that have a little higher quality- but the video quality is still very good. No issues seeing items both at a distance or close up. wide angle view as well.The biggest bang for your buck here - Customer Service ROCKS! I had a windshield replaced and they took the adhesive mount so now I can set up my camera. Well I emailed support and within a few hours they replied and guess What I have a new base on the way. I am looking at purchasing another Vantrue camera system for my jeep. Money well spent
Alexis Mansel
I bought two of these for our Truck and our SUV. Great cameras, had them installed professionally by a Car Toys shop here in town. Ordered the hardwire kit as well to make sure it was hooked up to the battery to get the best usage. Cables and rigging were long enough to run no problem through a full-size Yukon SUV. Image and ability to continue to use a micro SD card worked great. Support was very helpful and quick in answering my questions.
Sam
I got the front and rear view camera and they are easy to set up, very clear, and work well. However after a year the rear view camera broke (I didn't attach the cable securely and when opening/closing the trunk too often it broke).I emailed Vantrue (support@vantrue.net) about my problem and they didn't hesitate to mail me a replacement for free. Unfortunately the package never arrived (most likely stolen by a package thief). When I remembered half a year later, I emailed again telling them about the lost package, thinking that they would say something like "sorry to hear that but it's outside your warranty" or something.Instead, THEY IMMEDIATELY TOLD ME THAT THEY'D MAIL ME ANOTHER ONE, and giving me a tracking number too!! I was astonished by their kindness and patience with me, not even doubting that I might have stolen it or something for a second. (I just had a terrible experience with Zmodo's customer service. So amazing to be treated like a human by Vantrue's support.)So buy this camera. Even if something goes wrong, they've got your back!
Nicole P.
This camera is so easy to install. I was amazed at the picture quality. You can hardwire or plug into your car. I liked it so much, I got one for my parents and husband.
Vantrue Customer
Had for several weeks. Easy to install. Some reviews said the cords at the camera was in the way on one another. They had them swoped. No issues for me.
Bagpiper
I've researched dashcams for a while now, and I knew I wanted one that was easy to setup and use, and came with a rear camera as well. The S1 hit all the marks. There are some great reviews and setup videos for the S1 on YouTube, so watch those first. It was very easy to install and route the wiring. All the cables are plenty long enough for my Subaru Forester. The camera orientation makes it very flush against the windshield, so I don’t notice it while I’m driving, but I know it’s watching everything.Be sure to get a Samsung Micro SD card. SanDisk won’t work.Overall, I’m very pleased with the quality and features of the S1.
Ann
The video is crystal clear! I have a ridiculously large van and needed a longer cable for the rear. They sent one right out to me from China. Free! Super accommodating.
Leigh Weems
Very pleased with this camera, I have a 4 door Jeep Wrangler and I like to take the hard top off during the summer so mounting on the back glass was out of the question. I ended up putting it on the rollbar using the adhesive but double securing it with 2 long zip ties. The tint on my rear glass makes it had to see out at night, but that isn't the fault of the camera, rather the tint darkness and distance from the window where it's mounted. The main camera is mounted to the windshield using the adhesive but because of the angle of my Jeep windsheild, the lens doesn't tilt up enough to my liking, I am seeing more of my hood versus farther out in front of the Jeep. Overall I'm happy with the camera and would recommend it to others.
harshglare
After getting rear-ended and realizing that my Yi dash cam (while perfect for me at the time) did nothing for me when rear ended. I ordered the Vantrue camera while my car was in the shop... and it was in the shop for over THREE MONTHS!When I received the Vantrue camera, I tested it and set it and all was good to go. I even had the shop run the rear camera wire for me. As soon as I got my car back from the shop, I set up the camera with no problems and no glitches.... EXCEPT when I was installing the rear camera, I put a little too much pressure on the cable while in the USB input port and damaged the input port. I was not much pressure so I feel Vantrue can improve on that (I took the rear camera apart and found that the port was properly soldiered BUT very weak with very little mechanical support).I looked to see if I could just buy another rear camera, but could not find one. I contacted the seller to see if I could buy a rear camera and they immediately and with out hesitation sent me a new one but warned that it would take two weeks to receive.Two weeks later, here it is fresh from China along with a replacement cord!Now that is amazing customer service from any company at any level.Pros:Great productGreat customer serviceEasily configured and manual is clear and concise.Night vision is good (but not GREAT)If you use just the front camera the 4K resolution is good.Cons:Weak USB input portsCamera cannot record at full 4k resolution with rear camera installed (I knew this going in but it is still a sore point with me).Parking mode can drain your batteries so a second battery is recommended.Over all a great product and amazing customer service! for the price, you will not be disappointed.
D. Thao
i bought a new car and needed a reliable dash cam. decided on vanture s1. im more concern about reliability and quality then price. so far it has been great. other than parking mode activating a few 1 or 2 seconds late. it has been good. clear quality video for front and rear. easy to read license plate of close vehicle. with recording audio and GPS a 5min clip uses about 450MB per camera. im using a 256GB SAMSUNG EVO Select Micro SD-Memory-Card which holds a lot. i also self install parking harness because i like a clean car look. took about 1 hour to full install dash cam. im experience with working on vehicle so it was simpler for me. if price is not an issue for you, i would recommend buying vanture s1 as your dash cam. but if price is an issue another dash cam i would recommend if you want to save money is 70mai. its a decent dash cam with price in mind that's made in korea, not china.
Richmond Aransazo
Good quality dash cam. It’s got everything that I’m lookin for. The only thing is I couldn’t connect to it to access it on my phone to review the videos. But otherwise, it’s a good quality and durable dash cam.
Chris
The installation was pretty simple in my 2021 CX-5. The cable for the rear was a tad short so it took a few tries running it back before I was able to make it reach. Video quality for front and rear camera's are good enough, and the lens are wide enough to get most everything. The microSD card slot can be a bit tricky to get the card in and out of, but hopefully I won't need to do that very often now that it's installed. I used a 3rd party kit to connect it to my fuse box so can't rate the cable that this came with for power or the Vantrue kit (it was a few month wait so went with something else).
ReviewItRight
1.0
Consistent recording gaps and randomly switches timestamp to year 2020Reviewed in the United States
The whole point of having a dashcam is to record at all times when in use without missing anything and this is where this camera fails. Have it for around nine months now and it is consistently missing recordings. Observations & Dashcam settings: 1. The files names are in proper ascending sequence for both front & rear cams. 2. The timestamp is also in proper sequence with recording set to 3 minutes before it starts to write to the next file.3. Firmware is current - VTS11F.V114. Recording mode set to 1080/60 frames with a 3 minute file (1080/30 frames, same issue)4. MicroSDXC card - Samsung Evo & Evo plus 32GB & 64GB MicroSDXC (recommended by Vantrue)5. Cards formatted every 2-3 weeks when mounted in the dashcam. Dashcam settings validated at the same timeAnother concerning issue is that the timestamp on the dashcam keeps switching back randomly to year 2020 even though the dashcam settings are checked and validated when the card is formatted.Checking for an incident a couple of days ago, noticed that the date had switched back to year 2020 and the time was off by 12 hours (AM instead of PM) not to mention that a vital 3 minutes of recording was just not there. On further checking the other recordings over the past 3/4 days, noticed that the cam was consistently having such gaps even though the timestamp and the filenames (front/rear - A/B) were in proper ascending sequence.In comparison, I have an older Korean dashcam from 2013, has no GPS, uses only a 16/32GB SDXC card, records in 1080P and 8 years on, is still going strong. No issue with timestamp and no gaps in recordings ever. It is formatted whenever I can remember.It doesn't matter if this dashcam does 4K or has WiFi access or other features if it is unable to perform the very basic function which it is meant for and this is to have a continuous un-interrupted recording with the correct timestamp.I would not trust this dashcam in a vehicle.
David L. Dunn
This is an excellent dashcam. The installation was very easy, using the hard wire kit, purchased separately. Having read many reviews prior to my purchase, I was just a little disappointed with the picture quality, as most of the reviews raved about this feature. Nonetheless, the other very good features make this a good buy.
Jose G
UPDATE:Received a replacement unit after very helpful support. Just be patient as they are in a different time zone. The new unit is working good so far. Check out any of the newer Vantrue products and pick the best one for your needs, you’ll get great customer support in case it’s needed.Have had this for a few months and I’ve run into issues with it freezing and not responding to input. I’ve troubleshot it by factory resetting, formatting the card, and it continuously stops at the 1 minute 22 second card. I’m using a Samsung Evo card that was recommended. Starting to look for a replacement which is a shame because I spent money having this professionally installed.
t.w. escher
I've had this camera for awhile with zero issues. I traded in a vehicle for another and accidently left the brackets attached to the glass. I contacted Vantrue on where to get replacements and they sent me new ones, no charge. Customer for life.
Dewitt Ortuno-Davari
Great item, would buy again. The only thing I have to complain about is the mounting glue... it keeps falling down. I have a Mercedes that doesn’t have a sun screen on the windshield and may be it gets too hot and falls down? Not sure but I had to buy a stronger strip to hold it.
Vantrue Customer
After having used many cameras in the past, I must say this one is impressing me. Here are my main thoughts without boring you.As always, should the device fail in any way, this review will be updated so everyone can know.Installation Tips-Make sure you place your rear camera between any of your rear window heater grid lines. Some are thicker than others.-If you must remove the front or rear camera mount, use an old plastic gift card. As you slide it under a corner, just keep lifting the camera slowly and wiggling card. Will come off without breaking anything. Do not try just twisting the camera or lifting right off as this could damage the unit.-Plug the camera in and keep the front camera with you in the rear of the vehicle when you install it. You will be able to have the display with you to compare the view – alignment verse installing the whole setup first and then running to the front and back of the vehicle to check views.Pros-This is priced excellent considering you are getting a dual-camera setup; GPS is built-in and other cameras with similar specifications (Like BlackVue) can cost almost double the price. A lot of cameras will try to see you the secondary GPS for extra verse it being built in.-Cameras are smaller, sleek looking and fit very well into a vehicle interior. The front camera can be detached with leaving mount which is really nice for when you may not want to leave the camera in the car or just take the camera with you for any reason.-The camera has all the features I desired. (Loop recording, g sensor, GPS, dual camera, high-quality chipset – sensor, parking mod and excellent 18-month warranty which outshines a lot of others. Time-lapse is also a neat feature; however, I have not used that yet.-Uses one micro SD card (up to 256gb) to record MP4 video files. When the camera records it makes two video files at the same time on the card. One for front and one for the rear. It makes it easy to find the footage you may looking for. If you have a micro-sd to USB adapter, you can easily transport files to your pc. Free software is great for viewing video and GPS activity.-Wires and accessories are excellent. Plenty of length in the cables even for even a full-size SUV and extra 3m pads for the cameras so you can move them a second time if needed.-They use 3m pads to adhere to the window. After using a ton of suction cups, you will soon learn 3m are the best and hands down better than suction cups. Suction cup mounts always left me frustrated. Falling off the windshield in the very cold or hot or becoming loose and saggy over time.-The video is excellent! No cheap sensor used and the Sony Starvis CMOS F1.47 wide aperture lens gives excellent low light results. I was not sure the back camera would do well as I have a limo darkness tint on the back. Cameras do excellent even behind a very heavy tint.-Cables were plenty long to route in a full-size vehicle.Cons-The Micro SD card is a little difficult to get in and out.
Terry L. Hoyt
This was easy to setup Got it quickly I had a few issues getting it to come out on my computer but it was a matter of the camera settings Im a truck driver its on my dash. I work nights so Im impressed with the night views its great. Only complaint is it wasnt clear if it came with the card or not and it does not need to get a card for it.
Arn
Easy installation more than enough cable for a family car could possibly be used on a minivan excellent mounting options and spare adhesive pads. Good camera adjustable view angles very good quality good options on the menu. Price is high but this device works not sure you could find anything like this for less I’m satisfied with this device.
Hayley
My dash cam completely stopped working “again” I emailed the company so they can possibly give me a new one because I received a “lemon” and they said no but they can give me a “ discount” for another!!! I WILL NEVER BUY THIS PRODUCT AGAIN!!! WASTE OF MONEY!!!!
Pernell Vinnett
Diana l madera
This is a amazing camera the image is clear this recording was taking at 7:30 PM I really recommend is 110% I install this camera to work 24 seven I had it for one year and I bought a memory of 256 MB with this camera I was able to catch the person who hit my car you won’t believe in who did that he is the pastor Of the church he hit my car and then took off with this camera I found out that it was him and I reported to the police and report it to the insurance I recommend this camera and I wish everybody have a camera in their car for safety and protection I would love to put the second video but he’s not allowed me to do it the second video that is in the back of my car the second camera record when he went to the church an open the church that’s why I found it was him and then I went to church and I tell him why he hit my car The pastor he lie everything he told me he was a lie I was a little bit of shame on him he told me that one day he will look for my car and tell me I told him usually put a memo in my car with your phone number and everything will be fine but his intention was not what he told me the video say everything With this video I could be able to track him in to find out that he was a liar I feel sorry for the people in church
Vantrue Customer
This dash camera has great video, audio and it is easily hidden behind the rear view mirror also it’s very easy to install. If you find yourself with any questions feel free to contact vantrue customer service and they’ll get back to you within 24hrs!!
Scott Tate
The UI is a little laggy, but overall this camera works great.Little larger than I was expecting, but the fact that the rear camera is specifically designed to attach to rear glass INSIDE the car is a huge advantage over others.....it keeps it clean and protected.Will update review if any issues arise over time.
regexpGOD
Not a bad pricey dashboard camera, got what I paid for in a sense. Playback picture could be crispier though!
aris
easy to setup dual camera. high quality for acceptable price excellent customer support c/o Echo!
Happy t Help
Everything works as you'd expect in this cam and there are a lot of great features. The main goal of these in my opinion is to avoid false claims in the event of an accident. With the sharp video and wide lenses, this cam will meet that need.My top positive is the form factor/build quality. It can be tucked out of view and remains accessible for saving clips and taking photos using the very solid control buttons and intuitive/simple menu system. It also allows easy access to the memory card.Next is the clear crisp video. It's fantastic. Bright and sharp and crystal clear.Be aware though that this cams sensor is only 2.1MP. The video looks great but if you plan on going frame by frame to see details, good luck. I think they must be upscaling but I'm no expert. Even on a sunny day trying to read license plates is nearly impossible unless you're stopped right behind the other car. (Note that cams with high MP, 5+ are either much more expensive or there's a big feature trade off.)Huge storage is another big plus. 256GB holds anywhere from 3 days to over a week depending on settings.The GPS is a nice feature providing coordinates and speed.Parking mode with motion sense works ok, only downside is it often records a clip after action has passed.Others have complained about the power plugs interfering. It's not so bad because you normally only plug it in once. Still. I bought a 90 degree adapter, it helps.Summers coming and that will be the true test. Previous cams from other manufacturers have deformed from heat. This one feels more solid. More on that later.
Adam
The camera wouldn’t come on after starting and driving my car. It also wouldn’t automatically go into parking mode. I had to manually turn camera on and manually place in parking mode every time. I’d usually remember after I was already driving, or not at all.I went over the settings a few times to ensure I had everything set correctly.Other than that it seemed like a solid product. Wish it had blue tooth capability/app as well.The instructions are a little difficult to interpret due to language barrier during translation from Chinese.Be sure to purchase a memory card that is designed for multiple rewrites. Cards like the Samsung Evo Plus, while high quality, aren’t up for the task of constant rewriting as the video loop recording continues.Ended up returning this camera.
Anatoliy Onufriychuk
Supper clear video. Best camera so far from all I had.
Jennifer Hagen
Before I purchased this camera, I did a little research. It had positive reviews and some really good videos of how it actually worked, as well as how to install this unit. The price was in my budget, so I went for it. I have had some really close driving encounters that I am glad I have this unit for capturing the event.I am pleased with this dash camera and how easy it is to use, it does not take up a lot of my view on my windshield which was another selling point for me.
Joseph Hartman
This is a great product. I wired to the truck's internal power and I do not even think about it but it is there recording when I need it.
W. Hoffman
Works well, records nice quality video. Easy to access settings. It’s nice that after the screen turns off there is still a blinking red light to let you know it’s recording.UPDATE: The rear camera quit working and when I investigated, the cable receptacle where it would plug into the rear camera appears to have pushed through into the camera. It no longer will receive the plug. The female part (that receives the plug) is loose and shaking inside the rear camera if you move the camera around in your hand. I tried to contact support, and am waiting for a response... Will update again after response...They sent me a rear camera, no issue with that. They have been so far very responsive and helpful. Since getting the new rear camera and rear cable, I installed it and also ran the new wire. I went to check out my new footage (which was great as expected) and rand into a problem with the main unit when I went to put the micro as card back inside. It would not go in and stay in place. After trying multiple times to get the card to stay and having it spring right back out, I tried once again. The last time, it didn’t appear to have any resistance and went all the way in. I MEAN ALL THE WAY INSIDE THE CAMERA. I can hear the card rattling around inside the camera now. It’s definitely broken. I would think a few times of installing and removing the micro SD card shouldn’t cause the slot to fail. Questionable quality. I have contacted Vantrue again. I am and waiting for a response. Will update afterUpdate: here’s the latest. Vantrue customer service has been top notch. They asked me to send them the defective unit, which I did, and the sent me a new package with new front and rear cameras, mounts, cables, and instructions. Not just some replacement parts, but an entirely new package. It is installed now and has been working fine. Thank you Vantrue for excellent customer service. :-)
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Anna Hnatii
This is my second vantrue cam. I had N2 before , and now I decided to upgrade to this one. I like that now I can put this back camera at my rear window. Camera works fast and quality is very high.
John
Buy Vantrue products at your own peril. My n2 camera stopped functioning after normal use for 20 months. I contacted Vantrue and they told me they couldn’t help me at all. They also would NOT tell me where to get one to have better customer support.
Vantrue Customer
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I will Update the review once Samsung sd card is properly inserted. As shown in the photo, my sd card is already half damaged after going back and forth. It never has a sound of click and I had to use the tweezer to take out. Anyone can tell me what I am missing or something wrong with mine?
Steve T.
The video quality is amazing. It conceals pretty well. I have the N2 uber pro and this is by far better. I originally got the n2 pro because of the rear video. But it doesn't really video outside the car well, which led me to this. I've never been happier. I don't get nervous about my brand new car anymore. Weather you're driving or parked well behaved or racing, you got the footage. I always look forward to catching dumb people on the road so I can start a youtube channel.
Ohio Bud
This is the 4th dash camera I have owned. Others I have used had suction cups that kept falling off. One camera kept destroying the micro disc. This one works great but I am just using the front camera. The only problem I am experiencing is that I can't get a return from the company after registering the camera on two occasions. I wonder if I can get any service if I can't get ahold of them to register the product?
Sharyn V.
I cannot get the device to stay on the matter what I do once it’s fully charged. And it seems, that you can only charge it in your car. Who drives in their car for four hours straight? It was a waste of money and I’m having a difficult time getting a refund
Idelvani G.
After an extensive amount of time spent looking for a dash cam for our school bus, we’re extremely happy with our purchase. The Vantrue S1 has satisfied our needs and surpassed our quality expectations, it’s a great camera. While a longer rear camera cable was necessary to cover the length of the school bus, Vantrue customer service stepped up and gladly provided one with the utmost customer care. We highly recommended this product -:
John L
I own a Vantrue N2 Pro Dual Dash Cam Dual 1920x1080P Front and Rear Dash Cam prior to The S1 2160P, I like Vantrue products because of their excellent communication and customer support. The Vantrue S1 gives great 2160P/24fps resolution if you only use it for the Front view, if you using the S1 camera for both front and Rear then its at 1080P/30fps. The positive about this camera vs the N2 pro is it comes with a built in GPS vs the add on for N2 pro, comes with the Adhesive sticker to mount on the Windshield vs the suction cup on N2 which falls off during frequently during very cold or hot weather. It fits perfectly behind my rear view mirror with no obstruction when trying to drive. A Well Build product. They supply everything I needed to install except an memory card. This camera is a bit bigger than most wedge shaped cameras however the S1 has integrated GPS and also an adjustable camera lens when center mounting is not possible. The great thing is when it saves the video it creates 2 full size 1080p clips so you get a great view of what you need to see. because of the build in GPS, it embeds every video with gps information so when you play it in the vantrue gps player you get real time information on vehicle heading, speed, latitude, longitude and route that the car was on for that clip. Its very easy to setup and works right out of the box.
Jun S
There are better products out there in the same price range!This product is very pricey and there are better options out there for $150 and lessThe company is trying to delete this review.
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Robert M. Jones
I installed this Unit in a 2017 Honda Ridgeline. The front camera mounted below the mirror, and the rear camera attached behind the headrest of the rear seat behind the driver. I ran the cable under the weather stripping atop the doors and down the A pillar. (Excess cable was run down the B pillar). Then it came across the top of the windshield to the camera. The Power cable attached to the camera, ran across the top of the windshield and down the A pillar, under the dash to the fuse box. The ground wire was attached to a pre-existing nut and the "hot" wire connected to fuse #40 which is labeled ACC. and supplies power even when vehicle is turned off. I used the optional install kit for this. Please program the camera prior to installing it, and keep the manual with you until you get adept to all the features.Absolutely Great Product
Tarik Suleiman
I have had a great experience with Vantrue in general and I appreciate the after-sale support for this company. I have been using the Vantrue N2 Pro dashcam for 2 years now and it has been a great experience. However, there are few uses where S1 dual dashcam is the better option. For example, the S1 dual dashcam has a supercapacitor instead of a built-in battery, which is a huge improvement for hot weather areas especially in Southern California where I live. Another advantage of S1 dashcam is the bigger 2“ LCD screen size. You can easily see the details of the video with the S1 dashcam without the need to connect it to PC / Laptop and this is a huge improvement. Another improvement of the S1 dual dashcam is the navigation system. It is cleaner, faster and I like the snapshot feature of this cam – I cannot find this feature on N2 Pro-. The image quality is great for both dashcams. From the hardware perspective, The S1 dual dashcam is bigger because it has a built-in GPS and bigger buttons, which are easier to press, but the S1 design aligns with the car which makes it hidden and almost invisible to the eye. Be aware that the S1 comes with two 3M stick pads instead of a suction cup and you can detach the front dashcam easily but I need to wait for the summer to check the quality of the stick pads. The most important feature of the S1 is the rear cam. N2 Pro does not have a rear cam since it is only meant for front and interior recording. In general, I see the S1 dual dashcam as an overall improvement over the N2 Pro.
James R
This is the best dual-camera system I've ever seen for this price range. Also bought the recommended 128GB micro-SD card. Set both cameras to 1080p X 60fps for nice action footage.
Vantrue Customer
I love this product. Very easy install. I purchased the hardwire kit as well because I wanted it to be powered 24/7. The camera had a software update which caused it to malfunction but the customer service team was able to replace it with a new camera in a timely manner. I highly recommend it .
Kindle Customer
I tried using a free video editor to put edit, cut, and link the front and back camera videos, but this was the first time I have used the program, and regardless of what I tried, it would not export the project to an MP4 file. Moreover, even one file was too large to be uploaded, so all I have are my words.I deliberately did not select the highest quality in order to conserve file size, so I set my cameras to one setting below the top. At that setting both cameras produce excellent quality videos. License plates may be read from both front and rear cameras.I am still using the plug-in cables; I wanted to wait to see the results before I did the custom installation with the cables running under the top cover. But now that I am convinced the system is excellent and am keeping it, I will certainly get the hiddle cable installation completed.
Ian
I had gotten the camera over a month ago. I was able to go to my mechanic to have this hardwired into my car so that parking mode can work. Picture clarity was good in both daylight and night time. I really liked the wide field of view that this camera has however, be aware that things such as license plates to the right or left of you are not as clear as ones directly in front of you due to lens distortion. The emergency save button was easy to access with a double tap of the center "OK" button in case you need to protect any footage. The rear camera could not be mounted directly on the trunk door of my SUV since it would pull on the wire as the trunk opens. I had wished the rear camera cable was coiled at the end so that it would be able to mount directly on the trunk door glass. The real problem I am starting to get with this camera happens a few times a week. The camera begins to freeze and does not capture video out of the front camera. When this happens, all of the buttons do not function and there is no way to reset the camera without unplugging the power wires. This is a huge issue to me because I now need to check if the camera is functioning properly every time I get into the car. When using a dash cam, I need it to be reliable and I don't want to worry if footage is being recorded or not, in case of an emergency.
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