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ROAV by Anker DashCam A1, Dash Cam for Car, Driving Recorder, 1080p FHD LCD Screen, Nighthawk Vision, Wide Angle Lens, Wi-Fi, G-Sensor, WDR, Loop Recording, Night Mode, Motion Detection, Dedicated App

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Brand eufy Security
Orientation Drivers Side
Vehicle Service Type Car
Connectivity Technology Wi-Fi, USB
Special Feature G-Sensor, Night Vision
Video Capture Resolution 1080p
Included Components Roav DashCam A1, 1-Port Car Charger, Suction Mount, Micro USB cable, Trim Removal Tool, User Manual, Happy Card See more
Color Black
Control Method App
Item Weight 0.19 Pounds

About this item

  • Broad, Detailed Video: 1080p Full-HD Video with a super-wide-angle lens captures the whole road in crystal-clear clarity.
  • Superior Night Vision: Advanced NightHawk technology and a unique Wide Dynamic Range video system provide enhanced nighttime capture.
  • Easy Video Management: Connect to the built-in Wi-Fi and open the Roav DashCam app to seamlessly view, configure, download, or share incredible HD video.
  • Records While You’re Away: Gravity Sensor detects sudden movements, such as a car bumping into your car, and automatically turns on to record activity, even when your car is off.
  • What You Get: Roav DashCam A1, Anker Car Charger, Micro USB cable, Trim Removal Tool, User Manual, Happy Card, our 12-month product replacement warranty and friendly customer service. Note: A Class 10, 32GB microSD / TF card (not included) is required as l
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  • Roav DashCam A1, 1-Port Car Charger, Suction Mount, Micro USB cable, Trim Removal Tool, User Manual, Happy Card
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    ROAV by Anker DashCam A1, Dash Cam for Car, Driving Recorder, 1080p FHD LCD Screen, Nighthawk Vision, Wide Angle Lens, Wi-Fi, G-Sensor, WDR, Loop Recording, Night Mode, Motion Detection, Dedicated App


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    From the manufacturer

    Dash cam

    Roav, by Anker Innovations, is dedicated to creating connected devices for your car that improve the convenience, safety, and enjoyment of every drive.

    Roav Dashcam A1

    Capture the Unexpected

    Roav’s advanced dashboard camera engineered with a cutting-edge Sony Exmor sensor and a premium lens. NightHawk Vision technology, built-in Wi-Fi, and a dedicated app track and record every drive in crisp 1080p—even at night.

    *Reddot Award won in 2018.

    • FHD 1080p
    • NightHawk Vision with Sony Sensor
    • Built-in Wi-Fi for easy downloading and sharing
    • Emergency Recording

    Clear Night Vision

    NightHawk Vision technology balances low-light contrast to provide a clear nighttime image.

    Ideal For Any Climate

    Built to withstand extreme heat and cold for reliable use, wherever you live.

    Seamless Set-Up

    The suction mount easily attaches anywhere on your windshield in seconds.

    Premium Build

    Composed of hard-wearing polycarbonate for greater durability and to protect internal components against vibrations.

    Complete Flexibility

    180° tilt and 360° rotation allow you to find the ideal angle to capture every driving moment.

    Automatic Activation

    Automatically turns on and off with your car.

    Seamless Download and Sharing

    Download videos and share online with the ROAV app.

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    Customer Reviews
    4.5 out of 5 stars
    4,297
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    4.5 out of 5 stars
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    4.2 out of 5 stars
    516
    4.4 out of 5 stars
    920
    Price $107.63
    Installation Method Suction mount Adhesive mount Adhesive mount Suction mount Adhesive mount
    Resolution 1080p/720p Front:1080p+ Inside:1080p 1080p 1080p/720p 1080p
    NightHawk Vision
    Sensor Sony IMX323 Dual Sony 323 Sony STARVIS Sony STARVIS Sony STARVIS
    Built-In Wi-Fi -
    GPS Logging -
    Emergency Recording
    Operation Temp -4℉-158℉ -4℉-158℉ 19℉-149℉ -4℉-158℉ 19℉-149℉
    Chipset Novatek NT96658 Novatek NT 96663 Novatek NT96660 Ambarella A12 Novatek NT96660

    Product Description

    DashCam A1Capture the UnexpectedFrom ROAV by Anker — Making the smart driving experience accessible to all A collection of connected devices that enhances your driving experience Created by the same team as Anker—renowned for exceptional quality and innovationCrystal-Clear VideoA premium Sony sensor with NightHawk Vision technology saves every driving moment in crisp 1080p. Clearly capture speeding license plates, even at night.See The Whole RoadA wide-angle lens provides a view of 4 lanes of traffic at once so you record more than just the car in front.Easy Download and SharingBuilt-in Wi-Fi and the dedicated ROAV by Anker DashCam app let you view, download, configure, and share your drive using your phone.Shock ActivatedEquipped with a shock sensor to instantly start recording when suddenly jolted, like when a car bumps yours. Even when your car’s turned off.Worry-Free WarrantyWe have total confidence in our products and back them with a 12-month warranty. We will replace any defective product within 12 months of purchase, so use your Roav product without any worries.

    Customer reviews

    4.5 out of 5 stars
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    4,297 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the quality, picture quality, ease of use, performance, and value of the onboard camera. For example, they mention it's well made, works reliably, and is great value for money.

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    541 customers mention440 positive101 negative

    Customers like the quality of the onboard camera. They mention it's well-made, durable, and takes good videos in both daylight and night. Some say the app is solid, but transfers off the camera could be quicker. Overall, most are happy with the quality and functionality of the product.

    "...Can read license plates during the day...+ Sturdy construction. Does not feel like a cheap plastic toy.+Ventilation. Keeps dashcam cool...." Read more

    "...The unit has held up well to New England weather, where we get single digits and high nineties through the seasons...." Read more

    "Excellent product, and I'm not easy to impress.It's sturdy and doesn't feel cheap...." Read more

    "...this device is relative to how easy it is to install, set up, and live with; the quality of the recording; and the fact that it has worked for as..." Read more

    347 customers mention286 positive61 negative

    Customers like the picture quality of the onboard camera. They say the picture clarity is amazing, and the sound from the video is clear. Customers also mention that the camera captures very good picture and the wide-angle, super clear night time footage is more than enough evidence.

    "...Roav Dashcam A1 Pros and Cons:Pros:+Nice picture quality. Can read license plates during the day...+ Sturdy construction...." Read more

    "...It holds several days of recordings. SD cards are getting rather cheap, so I say spring for the larger capacity, won't cost much extra...." Read more

    "...The image quality is quite adequate given the price of the unit, enough to clearly see what's happening in all lighting conditions and make out..." Read more

    "...Even at night! Thats what for me is the fact that it’s so clear. Although I have stupid bright headlights so I washout licencss plates...." Read more

    338 customers mention310 positive28 negative

    Customers find the onboard camera simple to use and install. They say the directions make it easy to set up and hide the cables. They also say the app is simple and straightforward. Customers also say that all the functions are easy to understand and use. They mention that the cable was easy to run in their car and the suction keeps it stable. They find the menus easy to navigate and the instruction manual does a good job of explaining them. They even say that the navigation on the device is very easy and that it's easy set the camera's settings on the iPhone app.

    "The Roav A1 is easy to use and the WiFi feature makes it easy to download video files...." Read more

    "...Given how affordable this device is relative to how easy it is to install, set up, and live with; the quality of the recording; and the fact that it..." Read more

    "Easy to set up, reliable and worth the money. Great system" Read more

    "...Sorry for all the cussing oh last thing, I love the app it’s super user friendly and fast!..." Read more

    323 customers mention252 positive71 negative

    Customers like the performance of the onboard camera. They mention that it works reliably, consistently, and does everything they expect it to. The app works well and all the features work as expected. Some say that the wifi feature works well, but the connection to their phone is slow.

    "...collect footage from the camera is a great feature and it works well enough on this camera, probably better than the two Rexing cameras I've..." Read more

    "...The wi-fi feature works well, and you can also always just pull the video off the SD card directly...." Read more

    "...Installed in October '18, it has continued to function as promised. The night vision is just 'OK', but the daytime video is great!..." Read more

    "Works great, better then my previous dash cameras, next upgrade will be to camera that can read licenses plates from further away" Read more

    304 customers mention287 positive17 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the value of the onboard camera. They mention that it is great for the price, inexpensive, and a solid dashcam at its price point.

    "...No popping or scratchy sounds during playback.+Great price...." Read more

    "...the competition, but I'm happy with my purchase, especially at the low price. I do wish it were a little smaller...." Read more

    "...It holds several days of recordings. SD cards are getting rather cheap, so I say spring for the larger capacity, won't cost much extra...." Read more

    "Easy to set up, reliable and worth the money. Great system" Read more

    97 customers mention87 positive10 negative

    Customers like the appearance of the onboard camera. They mention it's spectacular, well designed, and well made. The fit and finish of the camera looks high quality. Some say the design and feel just screams luxury. Overall, most are happy with the quality and build of the product.

    "...COMPARED TO THE YI SMART DASHCAM:- Much better, noise free, sharp in-focus daytime video quality with license plates clearly visible within 20-..." Read more

    "...I haven't had any false positives yet. The mic on it also seems to be pretty good. I put both cameras in the fun car to test the mics...." Read more

    "...Overall assessment: a well designed, well made, reasonably priced camera whose user interface (iPhone app) is rather plain vanilla." Read more

    "This is a nice, basic dash cam at a decent price point...." Read more

    108 customers mention51 positive57 negative

    Customers are mixed about the wireless download speed. Some mention that the Wi-Fi technology and app make downloading footage a breeze, while others say that the file transfer speeds are incredibly slow.

    "...The file transfer speeds are also incredibly slow. Streaming the video footage from the camera is also clunky.-..." Read more

    "The Roav A1 is easy to use and the WiFi feature makes it easy to download video files...." Read more

    "...The app is solid but transfers off the camera could be quicker...." Read more

    "...the cussing oh last thing, I love the app it’s super user friendly and fast!..." Read more

    122 customers mention30 positive92 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the suction cup of the onboard camera. They mention that it does not stay adhered to the inside windshield, and the camera suction has dropped recently from their front window. Some customers also report that the sucker has weakened after six months. Overall, some customers are disappointed with the quality and functionality of the product.

    "...so with constant opening and closing of the trunk the suction mount kept falling off ...." Read more

    "...The suction mount ain't great. It has fallen off more than once, even without the camera on it...." Read more

    "...The suction cup is never fallen and I off road 3 times a week off Big rocks and burms, never fell." Read more

    "...The only problem I have with the unit is that the suction cup does not stay adhered to the inside windshield.....especially in the summer months...." Read more

    Best WiFi Dashcam In the $50-$60 Range, Far better than the comparable Yi Smart DashCam
    5 Stars
    Best WiFi Dashcam In the $50-$60 Range, Far better than the comparable Yi Smart DashCam
    When my last cheap dashcam stopped working, I set out to look for the best value for money budget dash cam with the best video quality. I considered the Viofo A119 which a lot of sites recommend, but did not get that one as at $95 it was a bit expensive and did not have WiFi, then I purchased the Yi Smart Dashcam which had an absurdly high number of positive reviews here on Amazon, but ended up being thoroughly disappointed by the Yi Dashcam due to its poor, grainy, out-of-foucs video quality with serious heat susceptibility issues. I ended up returning the Yi and getting this Roav A1 even though i did not see a large number of reviews for the A1 in the 'dashcam enthusiast' community forumsAfter testing the Yi & the Roav A1 side by side during my return window I can pretty much say that the Roav A1 is hands down the BEST WiFi dashcam available in the ~$50 price range with an excellent Sony Exmor IMX323 sensor with great daytime and night video quality . Here's how the A1 stacks up against the Yi :COMPARED TO THE YI SMART DASHCAM:- Much better, noise free, sharp in-focus daytime video quality with license plates clearly visible within 20-30 feet infront of you, even at high speeds or places where the YI would struggle (see my comparison pics)- Much better, natural looking Night video quality with less noise and clear outlines (reading license plates at night is hard for both dashcams at this price point, but the A1 does a comparatively better job)- Comparatively much better WiFi transfer speeds on the Roav A1 while transferring videos via the App than the Yi- The Roav has a 140 degree field of view (FOV) , compared to the 165 degrees FOV of the Yi . While the Yi may look better on paper , In my testing the 140 degree FOV for the A1 was better in real life as it provided a less distorted 'Fish eye' image than the Yi and yet captured everything in front and the side lanes adequately- The only redeeming quality of the Yi Dashcam was that it could record at 60FPS@1080P while the Roav can only do 30FPS@1080P & 60FPS@720P. But the poor image quality of the Yi ruins this advantage anyway- The Yi also has lane departure warning system which the A1 does not have . But those features are really gimmicks and more of a nuisance than be helpful with multiple false alertsSUCTION MOUNT:- While I generally prefer sticker mounts , the suction mount included with the A1 was pretty good and did not fall off , even under 95 degree hot weather (where temps inside parked car can reach almost 140)- Try using a bit soapy water to wet the suction cup for a more firm fit in case yours keep falling offDISLIKES:- The only minor negative that I can think of the A1 is that its video/image quality looks overly sharpened and as a result a bit harsh looking. But I can kind of understand the logic of using an overly sharpened image in order to get maximum licesne plate readability..so there's that.- The WiFi must be turned on manually from the menu each time you wish to use the app (it turns back off once the camera turns off) . While having WiFi not running when not in use helps keep the camera run cool , but a dedicated hardware WiFi button would have been betterLIKES:- Absolutely great daytime and night video quality , that captures license plates in most conditions where lighting is adequate and really thats the most important part of any dashcam- Responsive and helpful chat support via the mobile app itself that actually responds to your questions when I wanted to know how to upgrade the frimware on the A1 manually (It was a pain to deal with Yi support in comparison)FINAL THOUGHTS:I loved this dashcam so much , that I got two of them for my car (one front , one rear). And to summarize :- If you are looking for the best WiFi in the $50 price range - Get the Roav A1- If you are looking for a cheaper dashcam , consider upping your budget to $50 and - Get the Roav A1- If you're looking for a more expensive dashcam - Again take a good hard look and consider getting the A1UPDATE 11/02/2018I was using one of the two A1's I purchased as a rear facing dashcam , now since my car is an SUV the camera had to be mounted directly on the trunk, so with constant opening and closing of the trunk the suction mount kept falling off . I spoke with Kevin from Roav customer service about and he sent me an adhesive mount at no cost . Thats great customer service right there!!
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    Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2019
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     My Roav Dashcam A1 was delivered earlier today via Amazon. Gave my new dash cam a quick daytime driving test run and I must say the picture quality is better than I expected. Crisp clear quality at 1080p BUT I do wish there was a way to slightly soften the video image as the original recorded video appeared a bit too sharp at times.

    Not a big deal because compared to the ToGuard Dashcam, which did have the softer image yet blurred and discolored around the outer edges of the video, I can deal with a sharper image and picture quality that looks exactly like what is being recorded. As with the ToGuard Dashcam, headlights and light fixtures appear much brighter than what they actually are making objects near them difficult to see despite the exposure video settings allowing the picture to be adjusted which was either too bright or too dark.

    Roav Dashcam A1 Pros and Cons:

    Pros:
    +Nice picture quality. Can read license plates during the day...
    + Sturdy construction. Does not feel like a cheap plastic toy.
    +Ventilation. Keeps dashcam cool. Same cams get a bit warm as soon as activated.
    +Anti-Vibration. With car radio blaring and driving on bumpy roads, while watching the recorded video, the images in the video had zero shaking. It was as though I was not listening to the radio and driving on smooth roads. A definite plus because I don't want to record something of importance only to find out the video is shaky, blurred and out of focus.
    +Wifi Pairing. Now I can gain access to video files via my smartphone and not have to remove the SD card and connect it to my PC. Definitely a great selling point.
    +LCD Screen. Some Dashcams like Hyperion have wifi smartphone pairing capability but no LCD screen. With Roav, I can still operate the dashcam via the LCD screen, say something bad happens to my smartphone or I leave it at home.
    +Excellent Microphone + Audio Recording. Voices and surrounding sounds recorded inside or outside of the vehicle are clearly audible. No popping or scratchy sounds during playback.
    +Great price. People believe a quality dashcam comes at a great price but for those budget minded people like me, you can own a quality dashcam like the Roav A1 that will not put a strain on your pocket book.

    Cons: Picture can be a bit too sharp at times. Video post processing enhancements such as soft blending or deinterlacing would have been nice.

    I would definitely recommend the Roav Dashcam A1.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars The Roav Dash Cam A1 Has Nice Features At An Affordable Price...
    Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2019
    My Roav Dashcam A1 was delivered earlier today via Amazon. Gave my new dash cam a quick daytime driving test run and I must say the picture quality is better than I expected. Crisp clear quality at 1080p BUT I do wish there was a way to slightly soften the video image as the original recorded video appeared a bit too sharp at times.

    Not a big deal because compared to the ToGuard Dashcam, which did have the softer image yet blurred and discolored around the outer edges of the video, I can deal with a sharper image and picture quality that looks exactly like what is being recorded. As with the ToGuard Dashcam, headlights and light fixtures appear much brighter than what they actually are making objects near them difficult to see despite the exposure video settings allowing the picture to be adjusted which was either too bright or too dark.

    Roav Dashcam A1 Pros and Cons:

    Pros:
    +Nice picture quality. Can read license plates during the day...
    + Sturdy construction. Does not feel like a cheap plastic toy.
    +Ventilation. Keeps dashcam cool. Same cams get a bit warm as soon as activated.
    +Anti-Vibration. With car radio blaring and driving on bumpy roads, while watching the recorded video, the images in the video had zero shaking. It was as though I was not listening to the radio and driving on smooth roads. A definite plus because I don't want to record something of importance only to find out the video is shaky, blurred and out of focus.
    +Wifi Pairing. Now I can gain access to video files via my smartphone and not have to remove the SD card and connect it to my PC. Definitely a great selling point.
    +LCD Screen. Some Dashcams like Hyperion have wifi smartphone pairing capability but no LCD screen. With Roav, I can still operate the dashcam via the LCD screen, say something bad happens to my smartphone or I leave it at home.
    +Excellent Microphone + Audio Recording. Voices and surrounding sounds recorded inside or outside of the vehicle are clearly audible. No popping or scratchy sounds during playback.
    +Great price. People believe a quality dashcam comes at a great price but for those budget minded people like me, you can own a quality dashcam like the Roav A1 that will not put a strain on your pocket book.

    Cons: Picture can be a bit too sharp at times. Video post processing enhancements such as soft blending or deinterlacing would have been nice.

    I would definitely recommend the Roav Dashcam A1.
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    Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2021
    I bought one of these at the end of 2019 and another at the beginning of 2021. The item fluctuates from $55 to $38. For $40 it is a five star item. At this price there is no reason everyone shouldn't have a dash cam. I don't think it will be much longer until the government requires all new vehicles to include them just as they do backup cameras.

    These would make the sixth and seventh dash cam I have purchased over the years (have bought/installed/supported for family). These are comparable to the $80 Aukey dash cams I purchased in 2018 (Amazon: B072FGL63X), although that page recommends a newer item for $45 that seems almost identical to the A1 (but no Wi-Fi).

    Every interface I have used on a dash cam leaves a lot to be desired. Even the significantly more expensive Rexing V1P (Amazon: B07FCSMJZB) I have in my personal vehicle. The addition of Wi-Fi to more easily collect footage from the camera is a great feature and it works well enough on this camera, probably better than the two Rexing cameras I've purchased. Although it's not really necessary if you won't be grabbing inconsequential clips of the typically poor driving experiences you might have.

    The unit has held up well to New England weather, where we get single digits and high nineties through the seasons. The suction cup has yet 't failed on me yet and dropped the camera like I experienced on an older Rexing S300 (Amazon: B018TI98PC). I prefer the suction cup/adjustable dash cams to the sticky backed ones like the Aukey, particularly for steep windshields like on a pickup truck.

    One unit has a SanDisk 64GB High Endurance Video MicroSDXC (Amazon: B07P3D6Y5B) and the other has a SanDisk - SDSQXA2-064G-GN6MA 64GB Extreme microSDXC (Amazon: B07FCMBLV6). I've used Samsung (MB-ME32GA/AM) 32GB 95MB/s (U1) microSDHC EVO (Amazon: B06XWN9Q99) cards in the past. Generally speaking the higher capacity cards have better performance, and I have ran into a couple issues with EVOs. Between the constant recording and weather they don't seem to like being in dash cams. I needed to format the 32GB cards more often. I tested with an old slower 16GB Kingston MicroSD card and actually had corrupted files. As a note most dash cam instructions say you should be formatting the cards every once in a while, I do mine every 3 months or so.

    One of my family members would have been deemed 100% at fault due to an accident they were involved in as the other party lied on their police report and for whatever reason the police officer who did not witness the accident wrote completely inaccurate information regarding the circumstances. With the dash cam footage they were deemed 0% at fault.

    Another family member was backed into while they were parked with their vehicle still running and due to hearsay would have been deemed 50% at fault as the other driver lied and claimed that they were the ones who were hit by my family member. Once again the dash cam footage saved the day and they were deemed 0% at fault.

    Another family member was involved in an accident where their car was totaled on the highway by a driver weaving in and out of traffic who pitted their car into guardrail while they were driving in the slow lane. The driver immediately fled into the woods on foot but luckily not before their face was caught on the dash cam. The other driver/vehicle inevitability had no license, insurance, registration, or inspection, the plates were stolen and the title was to a woman while they were hit by a man. The owner of the vehicle tried claiming the vehicle was stolen, but rescinded this statement when she learned the dash cam footage showed the driver was her son. Without the dash cam we would not have been able to prove who was driving to vehicle to hold them accountable.

    On a more positive note the dash cams provided some nice footage from a COVID-19 drive-by birthday convoy.

    Hopefully a dash cam is just something you purchase, put on the windshield and don't think about. Maybe it will save you a lot of headache and thousands of dollars though. For $40 (+ $15ish for an SD-Card) it is hard to go wrong.
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    Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2021
    The Roav A1 is easy to use and the WiFi feature makes it easy to download video files. This is my first dash cam so I can't compare it to the competition, but I'm happy with my purchase, especially at the low price. I do wish it were a little smaller.

    I was hesitant about purchasing a dash cam because of the power cable -- I don't feel comfortable routing it along the A-pillar due to concerns about it interfering with the A-pillar air bag. I wasn't about to go trying to remove the A-pillar panel to route the cable away from the air bag. That's just not me. I investigated products that allow the dash cam to plug into a vehicles' auto-dimming mirror, but there isn't anything out there that is pure plug and play without extensive dismantling of my car's mirror.

    So I mounted the suction cup mount low on my windshield. (See the photos.) This way the camera is almost behind the infotainment screen and most of the wire is tucked away behind that screen. There's just a small portion of wire extending down to the charger, but I already have cables there to charge my phone and link to Apple CarPlay, so it doesn't bother me.

    I've included a screenshot of what the camera sees mounted low. I feel it has a sufficiently commanding view of the road and is doing what I need it to do, without my messing with my car's headliner and A-pillar. I wanted to post this in case there are others who would like a dash cam but are put off by the problem of hiding the power cable -- mounting it low on your windshield is a viable option.
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Good dash cam that can be mounted low on windshield
    Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2021
    The Roav A1 is easy to use and the WiFi feature makes it easy to download video files. This is my first dash cam so I can't compare it to the competition, but I'm happy with my purchase, especially at the low price. I do wish it were a little smaller.

    I was hesitant about purchasing a dash cam because of the power cable -- I don't feel comfortable routing it along the A-pillar due to concerns about it interfering with the A-pillar air bag. I wasn't about to go trying to remove the A-pillar panel to route the cable away from the air bag. That's just not me. I investigated products that allow the dash cam to plug into a vehicles' auto-dimming mirror, but there isn't anything out there that is pure plug and play without extensive dismantling of my car's mirror.

    So I mounted the suction cup mount low on my windshield. (See the photos.) This way the camera is almost behind the infotainment screen and most of the wire is tucked away behind that screen. There's just a small portion of wire extending down to the charger, but I already have cables there to charge my phone and link to Apple CarPlay, so it doesn't bother me.

    I've included a screenshot of what the camera sees mounted low. I feel it has a sufficiently commanding view of the road and is doing what I need it to do, without my messing with my car's headliner and A-pillar. I wanted to post this in case there are others who would like a dash cam but are put off by the problem of hiding the power cable -- mounting it low on your windshield is a viable option.
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    Spendy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic dashcam
    Reviewed in Canada on November 7, 2021
    Fantastic dashcam. Good picture quality day and night. Can handle a 128GB card. Good suction mount, although it did fall off this summer during a 40 C heatwave. Micro USB connector.
    Roav is an Anker product, excellent build quality.
    Antonio Hermenevo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Parece muy buen equilibrio costo/beneficio, por ser wifi y demás prestaciones.
    Reviewed in Mexico on December 5, 2019
    Todavía estoy por instalarla. Es para un automóvil híbrido y me estoy asegurando que su instalación no anula la garantía del auto. Es un Ioniq, y parece que no hay problema porque se conecta a la entrada tipo encendedor 12 V. que ya trae el coche.
    Scotsann
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great DashCam From Roav
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 30, 2018
    I love it! So easy to setup and install. A tool is also provided to peel back the headliner and A-Post so you can have an also wire free set up. The quality of the video clips is very good. I have one small gripe - and it is small, removing the memory card isn't easy. I do find the built in wi-fi very slow so for me, the best way to view any clips is to remove the card and copy the video clips to my PC - rather than via the wi-fi, but access to the memory card can be quite fidgety.

    This product is still worth 5 stars, it is very good value for money.
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    Jim Knopf
    5.0 out of 5 stars Klein, günstig, einfache Montage, super Bildqualität dank Sony Sensor
    Reviewed in Germany on May 26, 2018
    Die von AnkerDirect DE vertriebene ROAV Dash Cam A1 (Herstellerseite goroav(dot)com) ist eine recht günstige Dashcam mit Sony Exmor 323 Sensor.
    Die Bildqualität ist Dank des Sony Sensors in FULL HD Auflösung 1920x180 exzellent und Bewegung bei 30 Hz in dieser Auflösung flüssig und ohne jegliches Stottern/Ruckeln. Selbst schwierige Lichtverhältnisse in Baumalleen liefern Videos ohne jeglichen Makel und mit großer Schärfe.

    Bei meinem Fahrzeug Opel Meriva B habe ich die Kamera mittels der kleinen Saugnapfbefestigung rechts hinter den Rückspiegel befestigt und das Kabel unsichtbar mit dem beiliegenden orangen Plastikwerkzeug in den Dachhimmel rechts über die Türdichtung hinter das Handschuhfach in die Mittelkonsole verlegt. Montageaufwand ca. 15 Minuten und ich habe das noch nie gemacht!
    Tipp: Die Linse der Kamera an einer Stelle platzieren, die von einem Scheibenwischer auch erreicht wird. Der Rückspiegel sollte den größten Teil der Kamera verdecken, damit diese das Sichtfeld nicht einschränkt.

    Die Menüführung ist absolut einfach und auch ohne Handbuch verständlich. Ich habe eine SD-Karte 32 GB Class 10 eines Markenherstellers eingesetzt. Die Karte muss in der Kamera formatiert werden, damit sie zukünftig akzeptiert wird. Die Video-Clips sind wahlweise 1,3, 5 oder 10 Minuten lang. Wenn die SD-Karte voll ist, werden die ältesten ungeschützten Dateien gelöscht. Ein G-Sensor schützt automatisch die aktuelle Aufnahme, sollte eine (zu große) Erschütterung wahrgenommen werden. Die Empfindlichkeit lässt sich einstellen und eine Anpassung an mein Fahrzeug war auch notwendig, da sonst durch Fahrten über Kopfsteinpflaster und durch Türenzuschlagen ungewollt geschützte Video-Aufnahmen entstanden sind. Es gibt auch eine Überwachung beim Parken, diesen Modus verwende ich jedoch nicht.

    Mittels einer App (Android Play Store, App-Name „Roav“ von Anker) kann man via Wifi auf die Kamera zugreifen und drahtlos Videos herunterladen, Anleitungen lesen oder einen Firmware-Update durchführen. Letzteres habe ich noch nicht gemacht, da anscheinend die Firmware in meiner A1 aktuell ist.

    Die Kamera ist nun seit 3 Tagen im Einsatz und ich bin so zufrieden, dass ich diese Dashcam noch einmal für ein weiteres Fahrzeug in der Familie kaufen werde.

    Pros:
    - Super Bildqualität bei Full HD Auflösung 1920x1080 p mit 30Hz (bei youtube gibt es genug Videos zu „Roav Dashcam A1“
    - problemloser einfacher Einbau
    - einfache Bedienung (wenn einmal eingerichtet, muss eigentlich nichts mehr gemacht werden)
    - drahtloses Herunterladen von Videos aufs Handy möglich; Herausnahme der SD-Karte somit nicht notwendig, aber auch am PC ist die SD-Karte einfach zu lesen und die gewünschten Video-Clips anhand der Dateinamen bzgl. Datum und Zeit zu lokalisieren

    Contra:
    - Die Übertragung von Daten über WLAN ist aufgrund der eingeschränkten Bandbreite von ca. 1 MB/s etwas langwierig. Dann dauert der Transfer von einem 3 Minuten-Clip mit 450-500 MB schon einmal einige Minuten.

    Verbesserungswürdig, aktuelle Firmware war R2241:
    - Die Kamera hat einen Notfall-/Emergency-Knopf (der orangene/rote Kringel), der bei Betätigung die aktuelle Aufnahme vor dem Löschen schützen soll. Bei ausgeschaltetem Display muss dieser Knopf jedoch zweimal (2x) gedrückt werden, da der erste Tastendruck nur das Display einschaltet. Das ist nicht allen Familienmitgliedern einfach zu vermitteln und sicherlich in der Software/Firmware änderbar. In einem Notfall muss die Bedienung absolut intuitiv sein und kein spezielles Zusatzwissen erfordern.
    - Bei der automatischen Sicherung einer laufenden Aufnahme durch den G-Sensors oder durch die manuelle Betätigung des Notfall-Knopfes wird nur die aktuelle Aufnahme zuzüglich 30 Sekunden gegen das ungewollte Löschen geschützt. Wenn die aktuelle Aufnahme gerade auf eine neue Datei gewechselt hat und erst 10 Sekunden lief, ist dieser „Notfall-Clip“ also nur 45 Sekunden lang und die kritische Szene in der vorherigen Datei bleibt ungeschützt. Aus meiner Sicht sollten sicherheitshalber immer die VORHERIGE UND die AKTUELLE Aufnahmen gegen das Löschen geschützt werden.
    - Trotz der Konfigurationsmöglichkeit 50 oder 60 Hz hat dies zur Zeit keinen Einfluss auf die Bildwiederholfrequenz der erstellten Videos entgegen den Angaben im Handbuch, wonach bei der Einstellung 50 Hz entweder 25 oder 50 frames-per-second verwendet werden soll. Aktuell geht nur 30 bzw 60 fps, ist aber keine Beinbruch, da hier mehr auch besser ist und die modernen Fernseher alle diese Bildwiederholraten beherrschen.

    Von mir volle Punktzahl, sehr empfehlenswert.
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    Michael Elliott
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good product !
    Reviewed in Australia on July 30, 2021
    Fit and forget - great viewing angle and night vision good too !