{"product_id":"thinkware-u3000-4k-dash-cam","title":"Thinkware U3000 4K Radar Dash Cam (Front + Rear)","description":"\u003csection class=\"dcc-pdp\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dcc-pdp-lede\"\u003eThe Thinkware U3000 puts the brand's signature radar parking mode and a 4K Sony STARVIS 2 front camera into a front-and-rear kit under $1,000 — with the widest driver-assistance suite in the Thinkware range, including rear collision warning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick the U3000 if radar parking protection and 4K clarity are the priority, and the Pro's dual-HDR rear and cabin-camera option aren't worth an extra $429 to you. It suits new-car owners, commuters in busy car parks and anyone who's come back to a dented panel and no note once too often.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"dcc-pdp-chips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRadar parking protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4K on a sensible budget\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew-car owners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBusy car parks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant HDR on both cameras, 512GB support and the cabin-camera option? Step up to the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/thinkware-u3000-pro-4k-dash-cam\"\u003eU3000 Pro\u003c\/a\u003e. Prefer 2K at both ends for less? See the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/thinkware-q1000-2k-dash-cam\"\u003eQ1000\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePros \u0026amp; cons\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dcc-pdp-pc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dcc-pdp-pros\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePros\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in dual radar parking — buffered clips of approaching cars, minimal power draw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4K STARVIS 2 front camera with a wide 152° view\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe fullest ADAS in the range, including rear collision warning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuper Night Vision 4.0 low-light processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardwire cable and 64GB card included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupercapacitor build with Australian safety-camera alerts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dcc-pdp-cons\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWorth knowing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo HDR — at night, headlight glare can wash out plates that the Pro's HDR would hold (the main reason to upsize)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emicroSD tops out at 256GB, endurance cards only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear camera is STARVIS 1 with a narrower 128° view\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnected features need your own Wi-Fi hotspot — there's no LTE module option for this model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA closer look\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it captures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA reversing SUV clips your bumper in a shopping-centre car park: radar caught it approaching, so the clip starts before contact and ends with their plate leaving. On the highway, 4K keeps signage and plates legible in a way 1080p simply can't.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRadar parking, Thinkware's signature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDual radar built into the front and rear cameras watches for approaching movement while parked, waking the camera to record buffered clips — the lead-up, the event and the exit — while drawing a fraction of the power of always-on recording.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e4K where it counts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front 8.42MP Sony STARVIS 2 IMX678 records 4K at 30fps (or 2K at 60fps if you prefer smoothness), with Super Night Vision 4.0 processing. The 2K rear camera covers the other direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe fullest driver-assist suite in the range\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLane departure, front collision (urban and highway), front vehicle departure and — unique to the U3000 among current Thinkwares — rear collision warning, plus Australian speed and red-light camera alerts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEV and smart-alternator friendly\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThinkware recommends pairing radar parking with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/thinkware-ivolt-max-battery-pack\"\u003eiVolt Max battery\u003c\/a\u003e in EVs and vehicles with smart alternators — weeks of protection with zero load on the car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardwire cable (included — unlocks parking mode):\u003c\/strong\u003e fuse-box install with battery-voltage cut-off; an auto electrician makes it a tidy job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOBD-II harness (easy DIY alternative):\u003c\/strong\u003e the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/thinkware-obd-ii-power-cable\"\u003eThinkware OBD-II Power Cable\u003c\/a\u003e enables all parking modes straight from the OBD port.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eiVolt Max battery (EVs \/ long parking):\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 40 days of radar parking without touching the car battery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended accessories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"dcc-pdp-acc\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAccessory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecommended?\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eiVolt Max battery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeeks of radar parking without using the car battery — the EV answer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptional\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOBD-II power harness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlug-and-play parking mode, no hardwiring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptional\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-endurance microSD (256GB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4K files are big — max out the history\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flag\"\u003eRecommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecording time by card size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"dcc-pdp-rec\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003emicroSD size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApprox. continuous recording\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e64GB (included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~4–5 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e128GB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~9 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e256GB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~18 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dcc-pdp-caveat\"\u003eRecording times are estimates only. Real-world figures vary with resolution, bitrate, the number of channels recording, how often parking mode is triggered and your settings. Footage loops (oldest overwritten first) unless saved or protected. Use a high-endurance microSD card rated for continuous recording.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"dcc-pdp-specs\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront camera\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4K UHD 2160p @ 30fps (or 2K @ 60fps), Sony STARVIS 2 IMX678, 152°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear camera\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2K QHD 1440p @ 30fps, Sony STARVIS IMX335, 128°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNight vision\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuper Night Vision 4.0 (no HDR — see U3000 Pro for dual HDR)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRadar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilt-in dual radar (front + rear) parking surveillance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParking modes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRadar, Smart, Motion, Impact, Time Lapse, Energy Saving 2.0 (HWC or OBD-II required)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDriver assistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLDWS, FCWS, uFCWS, FVDW + rear collision warning; AU safety-camera alerts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS; Thinkware Connected via your own hotspot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCodec\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eH.265 (HEVC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e64GB included; up to 256GB (high-endurance cards only)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDC 12\/24V; supercapacitor; voltage cut-off\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-year Australian warranty (TDJ Australia)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eU3000 front camera, 2K rear camera, hardwire cable (HWC), 64GB microSD card, mounts, heat-blocking film, cable clips and quick-start guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dcc-pdp-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow is the U3000 different from the U3000 Pro?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Pro adds HDR on both cameras (the biggest night-time difference), a STARVIS 2 rear sensor with a wider 156° view, 512GB card support and the LTE module \/ cabin camera options. The standard U3000 counters with rear collision warning and a lower price.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes radar parking really save the battery?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — that's the point of it. The camera sleeps on minimal power and radar wakes it only when something approaches, instead of recording continuously. The hardwire cable's voltage cut-off is the safety net.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I use Thinkware Connected with this model?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, via your own Wi-Fi hotspot in the car — the U3000 doesn't take the LTE module (that's a U3000 Pro option). Recording, radar and ADAS all work with no internet at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat microSD card should I use?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eUp to 256GB, and Thinkware specifies high-endurance cards (Samsung PRO Endurance or SanDisk High Endurance) for reliable continuous recording.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat warranty applies in Australia?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003e3 years through TDJ Australia, Thinkware's official distributor, on genuine Australian stock — plus Australian Consumer Law rights.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDownloads\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe free \u003cstrong\u003eThinkware Dash Cam Link\u003c\/strong\u003e app (iOS and Android) handles setup, playback and downloads. Ask our team for the latest manual and firmware for your unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatch it in action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOfficial Thinkware video — the U3000 explained, from radar parking to 4K STARVIS 2 clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;max-width:900px;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lm93efhWjX4\" title=\"Introducing THINKWARE U3000 — 4K UHD Sony STARVIS 2\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dcc-pdp-caveat\" style=\"margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eOfficial product overview — radar parking, 4K STARVIS 2 and the full ADAS suite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy buy from The Dash Cam Co\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"dcc-pdp-why\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine Thinkware stock from an \u003cstrong\u003eauthorised Australian reseller\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cstrong\u003e3-year Australian warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e via TDJ Australia, plus your full rights under Australian Consumer Law\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSame-day dispatch\u003c\/strong\u003e on orders placed before 1pm AEST, Monday to Friday\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree Express Post\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia-wide on orders over $200, tracked with signature on delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHonest, expert local support before and after you buy — we only sell dash cams, so we know them inside out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dcc-pdp-cta\"\u003eAdd the Thinkware U3000 to your cart for same-day dispatch, or compare the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/thinkware-u3000-pro-4k-dash-cam\"\u003eU3000 Pro\u003c\/a\u003e, browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/4k-ultra-hd\"\u003e4K dash cams\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eask our team\u003c\/a\u003e which fits your car and parking situation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Thinkware","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44308448575531,"sku":"U3000D64","price":870.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/5814\/3019\/files\/U3000-1.png?v=1783233287","url":"https:\/\/dashcamco.com.au\/products\/thinkware-u3000-4k-dash-cam","provider":"The Dash Cam Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}