Thinkware
CEN is an authorised UK reseller of Thinkware, with dash cams from £219 to £529: the 2K Q850, the 4K U1000 Plus, and the U3000 and U3000 Pro with built-in radar parking mode. Every camera is genuine UK stock with Wi-Fi, GPS and Thinkware's app, and we fit them at our Beeston, Nottingham workshop.
Best Seller Thinkware Dash Cam U3000 4K UHD Front 2K QHD Rear Camera Built In Radar GPS WiFi £479.00 /Low stock
Save 3% Best Seller Thinkware Dash Cam U1000 Plus 4K UHD Front and 1080p Rear Camera GPS WiFi 64GB RRP£339.00£329.00 / Save 3%In stock
Staff Pick Thinkware Dash Cam Hardwiring Cable for U1000 Q800 Pro F800 F770 F200 F100 £21.99 /Low stock
Best Seller Thinkware Dash Cam Plug & Play Power Cable Q800 F800 Pro F770 X700 F200 F100 F70 £21.99 /Low stock
Save 21% Thinkware Dash Cam Windscreen Camera Mount for Q1000 RRP£19.00£15.00 / Save 21%Low stock
Out of stock Best Seller Thinkware Dash Cam U3000 Pro 4K Front 2K Rear Camera Built In Radar GPS WiFi £529.00 / Out of stockOut of stock
Out of stock Thinkware Dash Cam Q850 2K Quad HD 1440p HDR Front Camera WiFi GPS STARVIS 32GB £219.00 / Out of stockOut of stock
Out of stock Thinkware iVolt Pro Dash Cam Battery 7500mAh Extended Parking Mode 27 Hours RRP£349.00£329.00 / Save 6% Out of stockOut of stock
About Thinkware
Thinkware is one of South Korea's leading automotive technology companies, founded in 1997 with roots in navigation and mapping before becoming a global top-tier dash cam manufacturer. Its cameras are known for sophisticated parking surveillance — including radar-based low-power modes that watch for approaching motion while sipping energy — along with strong image processing and built-in safety camera alerts. The U-series flagships are regular award-winners.
The Thinkware range
- Q850: 2K QHD front camera with a Sony STARVIS sensor, Wi-Fi and GPS. Sold on its own with a 32GB card, or with a 1080p rear camera and 64GB card.
- U1000 Plus: 4K front and 1080p rear, with Wi-Fi, GPS and a 64GB card.
- U3000: 4K front and 2K rear, with built-in radar for low-power parking mode, Wi-Fi and GPS.
- U3000 Pro: the flagship, with 4K front, 2K rear and built-in radar.
- iVolt batteries: the iVolt Mini (4500mAh) and iVolt Pro (7500mAh, up to 27 hours of parking mode) power the camera without touching the car battery.
- Power and spares: hardwiring and plug and play cables, plus a Q1000 rear camera and windscreen mount.
Which Thinkware should I choose?
For great value, the Q850 gives sharp 2K footage and is available front only or front and rear. For 4K, the U1000 Plus is the entry point to Thinkware's U series. For the best parking protection, the U3000 and U3000 Pro use radar to watch for movement around the car while using very little power, so they can stay on guard far longer when hardwired.
Radar parking mode explained
A normal parking mode either records constantly or relies on the camera's motion and impact sensors. Thinkware's radar models use a low-energy radar to sense something approaching and wake the camera to record before contact. Because the camera is mostly asleep, it draws far less from the battery. Read more in our guide to dash cam parking modes.
Powering parking mode
Parking mode needs constant power: a Thinkware hardwiring cable to the fusebox, or an iVolt battery if you would rather not draw on the car battery at all. Our hardwiring guide explains the difference.
Thinkware fitted in Nottingham
We supply and fit Thinkware dash cams at our Beeston workshop, with the cables hidden, parking mode set up and the app connected before you collect the car. See dash cam installation.
Thinkware FAQs
Q: What is Thinkware known for?
A: Advanced parking modes above all, with radar-assisted low-power surveillance as a signature, plus polished image quality and safety-camera alerts, from a Korean technology company founded in 1997.
Q: Which Thinkware dash cam should I buy?
A: The Q850 is the best value with 2K front recording. The U1000 Plus adds 4K. The U3000 and U3000 Pro add a 2K rear camera and built-in radar for the longest parking protection.
Q: What is radar parking mode?
A: A low-energy radar sensor watches for approaching movement and wakes the camera to record before contact, extending parking protection compared with always-on recording.
Q: Do Thinkware cameras need hardwiring?
A: For parking mode, yes: a hardwiring cable or an iVolt battery provides the constant power. We stock and fit both.
Q: Are Thinkware dash cams cloud connected?
A: The Q850, U1000 Plus, U3000 and U3000 Pro are Thinkware Connected models.
Q: Is CEN an authorised Thinkware reseller?
A: Yes. CEN is an authorised UK reseller of Thinkware, and every product is genuine UK stock with full manufacturer warranty support.
Q: Can CEN fit my Thinkware dash cam?
A: Yes. We supply and fit Thinkware dash cams at our Beeston, Nottingham workshop, including hardwiring and iVolt battery installs.
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