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Rating 3.4 out of 5 stars with 182 reviews

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Customers find value in the 4G LTE Smart Dash Cam for its easy installation, video quality, motion detection, and LTE connection with notifications. They appreciate the peace of mind it provides, the sleek design, and the ability to remotely access video footage and control the camera through a mobile app. However, some customers have concerns about the increased subscription fee, lack of GPS information display, overheating issues, and the absence of night vision capabilities.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great dash and inside car camera

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This camera provides clear video and sound. It’s super easy to install even for me...a 66 years young gal. Zulu can take instant videos that actually give you the recording of the seconds before you say “okay presto” and several seconds after. I love my owl cam and the fact that the recordings are in cloud storage and immediately available on my phone. It shows the location of the camera too. Fun to watch the car wash guy get startled when the lights come on the camera.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    BEST CAR CAMERA EVER!!!

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was recently car robbed and not only did it record an amazing quality video of the robber, the Owlcam company called me via phone at 2am to tell me someone just broke into my car. I was able to give all evidence to police department and alert everyone around that area. This is by far the best purchase I’ve ever made. Totally recommend, especially if you travel a lot.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy installation, Motion detection
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Must-have for piece of mind

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    Have you been witnessing all this craziness on the roads, folks changing lanes without signaling, squeezing in front of you for no apparent reason or ignoring how to properly merge, the increasing number of road rages, and break-ins/theft, having a dash cam installed in your car is pretty much a must-have to get you a little piece of mind. This owl cam totally fits the bill and then some! It's sophisticated and yet so easy to install. It operates on its own LTE wireless band, i.e., you do not (and can't) use a SIMM card from your own cell phone service provider, which is fine by me as their service is much cheaper than a SIMM card. I installed the Owl Cam in my 2011 Ford Fusion using the longest (of the three supplied ones) Tuck Stick in just about 10 minutes. I then downloaded the iOS Owl Cam app from the Apple Store, set up the profile, and paired the app with the Own Cam through the app's "Add Own Cam" function. As my vehicle is a shared one between my wife and me, I went through the app's "Owlcam Family" function to add my wife, and then pair the Owl Cam with her app as well. Not that after pairing the Owl Cam reboots. In terms of video clips, there is an option on the monitor itself where you can turn on video-clipping through one touch on the screen in addition to the "OK Presto" voice command. The high-quality clips are 20 seconds long, and cannot be customized in length. The cam does not have a vibration stabilizer like DSLR cameras have, meaning, when idling the camera is shaking and the corresponding video clips are not that great. But I have never had vibration issues when my car was driving, which is what I care about the most. I have not tried the night vision capabilities, but am confident the video clips are just as valuable as daytime ones. Especially noteworthy is the support you can get through the Owl Cam support team day and night every day, which is amazing. I called support several times on a Sunday afternoon and was always greeted with enthusiasm. E-mail support works fine too, and they provide fast turn-around times. Key Pros: - Very easy and clean install - Excellent video quality - Motion detection & "OK Presto" voice command (and one touch on the screen when this option is turned on) triggers recording to be sent to your Owl Cam app - Front and "rear"/interior cameras - Smartphone Owl Cam app (though it could be a bit more intuitive to navigate through the screens) - Power source through the car's OBD II port as opposed to cigarette lighter and/or USB power output; no mess with power cables - Family "plan" allows setting up different drivers for the car where the Owl Cam is installed; credits are shared among family members - Uses internal memory only, i.e., no (micro) SD card expansion (Sounds negative, but it does make sense though as clips can't be stolen. Videos are stored in the cloud, and only accessible through you via the Owl Cam app) Key Cons: - Very visible, flashing green beacon light that unfortunately can't be turned off (should be a custom option in the Owl Cam app) - Very limited customization (at a minimum, the Owl Cam dashboard settings should be customizable through the Owl Cam app also) - Video clips do not include speed nor location information (could be added in a future firmware update; technically it should be possible as Owl Cam comes with GPS, and as such, speed and location information should be added to the video clips easily) Final verdict: It's close to perfect in my opinion, and most likely suits most users. I want to give it 4.5 stars, rounded up 5 stars, and am hopeful that meaningful updates to the firmware and smartphone app are being made regularly that makes this Owl Cam even more valuable.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Design
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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice dashcam that gets better

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    Pros Clean design looks built in when installed Installs quickly with the only tools needed included Inside and outside cameras for evidence OBDII Power plug means no hot point used USB Power means a lost power adapter can be replaced easily if needed Battery saver function keeps watching your car when you leave If dashcam is stolen, they replace it at no charge Voice activated recordings allows easy tagging of videos Built in LTE means you can get alerts and clips when away from your vehicle Bright lights make sure to get a good color picture of anyone breaking into vehicle Detects bumps and motion when away from your vehicle Strong magnetic base to camera allows accurate placement Allows creating custom videos with zoom Allows sharing access with family Company has been rapidly improving product Integrated thermal protection Features can be added or fixed via app and firmware updates Cons Sentry mode is useless if your vehicle is hit at night with no lights App keeps prompting for Bluetooth pairing for detection and then forgetting Bluetooth problem reports paired users as breaking into vehicle and turns on bright lights Sometimes falsely triggers lights when sitting in vehicle Says 1440p camera but all methods of access max out at 1080p for front camera License plates are unreadable unless stopped Zoom function doesn’t zoom very far and just lets you move a fixed box Direct access via WiFi Direct is always grayed out even when paired and sitting in front of it Videos aren’t transferred to cloud until accessed so they can be lost if the unit is stolen No apparent way to review all raw video feed, only video events Can thermal shutdown sometimes as low as 96 degrees It seems dashcams are becoming more commonplace as people see how useful they can be. As the market has become flooded with a myriad of options, it is becoming more difficult to stand out. In such a crowded market, Owlcam has made a dashcam that is unique in design and function. Design Taking cues from some other successful tech products recently, Owlcam tries to simplify the overall design while attempting to optimize the main features that make a dashcam useful. To start, the design uses a mounting system that wedges between the dash and the windshield at the bottom and then a suction cup higher up. It only mounts above the dash and offers no mounting near the rearview mirror. The power cable is neatly held inside the mount keeping the design clear and uncluttered, giving an almost factory appearance. Instead of adding a bunch of buttons on the outside, they have opted again for a clean design with a touchscreen. Power is provided by a USB-C plug that gets routed down to get power from your ODBII port. This means your car must have been made after 1996 to support the Owlcam. Only the camera is visible in front as there is no IR lighting. The top includes a very bright led security light. The back includes a touchscreen, camera, and two white LEDs to illuminate the interior and get clear color picture of anyone attempting to break in. Setup Setup is simple. Just press the wedge piece between your dash and windshield and then stick one suction cup to your windshield. The only effort beyond the install of the mount is choosing the right extension piece to make sure the camera is at a good height. After that, just plug in the USB-C plug into the camera and drop it onto the magnetic base. You only need to route a single cable down the mount and use the included tuck tool to push the cable behind your trim. Once you route it down to your ODBII port, you wrap any excess wiring under around the built-in holder to keep things tidy. The rest is done through the app. Just answer a few questions, scan a code on the screen and you have remote access to your camera to make changes. Overall the process is very smooth and straightforward. From opening the box to having all options set up takes less than 10 minutes. By default, the app alerts you even when authorized users enter the vehicle so you might want to disable that feature. Daily Use and Performance The way the system is supposed to work is as you approach your vehicle, your phone connects to the Owlcam via Bluetooth so Owlcam will know that you are authorized. The idea with this is that you won’t be greeted by bright lights taking your picture every time you enter. Unfortunately, in practice this rarely, if ever happens, meaning every time an authorized user enters it turns on the lights. This is worse when it happens at night and you are in a hurry. The lights are very bright and making driving impossible until about 30 seconds has elapsed, and it turns off. Occasionally it garners strange looks from others as they wonder why your interior lights are so bright. Strangely it also seems to think your vehicle is damaged every time you drive it away. This likely related to the Bluetooth presence detection and seems to be either an app or firmware issue. Over the past few months since release, Owlcam has shown they are rapidly evolving the product so it is likely this will be tweaked soon. The nice part about having a dashcam with LTE is this same feature that takes a picture when you enter also watches your vehicle when you are away. It even notifies you if there is any motion or bumps to your vehicle and allows you to remotely connect and check on your vehicle. It’s surprising how quickly this becomes a comfort and makes you wonder what you ever did when you couldn’t check on your vehicle. If someone bumps your vehicle or breaks in, you are sent a picture to your phone within about 10 seconds. If you want the video, you must first request it from your Owlcam remotely. If they unplug the camera before you download the video, you will only have the picture. That said, it’s still far more than other cameras offer. Hopefully, Owlcam could offer a way to immediately upload the videos to the cloud without the need for a more expensive data plan. This data plan of course comes at a cost. Cell carriers aren’t free so after the first year those remote features will come at a cost of $99 a year. The instructions state that if you don’t want to pay after the first year then you would just use WiFi Direct to check on the videos and remote features would be off. With the data plan, some events Owlcam covers and still others come out of your minutes. You can easily tell through the app how many minutes you have left from the main screen. As long you aren’t constantly remotely viewing or checking, your videos you should have plenty of minutes. Owlcam monitors for crash events and if you are hit hard enough will have an employee call in to check on you. If you do not respond, then you can set app to permit them to call 911 for you. That’s a feature not typically seen in a dashcam. Smaller hits and bumps will alert you as possible damage via the app. The bump must be sharp so if someone just falls against your car it won’t trigger for damage. A cart bumping up against your car won’t trigger it either but closing a tailgate will. Motion events can help supplement this as it will alert you if motion is detected near the truck. Automatic detection works well but still needs some refinement overall to prevent false triggers. Manual recording events can be triggered by saying “OK Presto”. Sensitivity to voice activation is very good and did not fail once. Although the promotional information says you can record things like traffic stops, the wake word just seems to record from the moment you say the phrase and 30 seconds prior. You could possibly access longer videos using the direct connect feature to manually look through the video feed, but for some reason the feature was always grayed out. The website offers no help on the issue yet. The specs say the front camera resolution is 1440p, but downloaded videos show to be a maximum of 1080p. The overall video quality is good but doesn’t appear 1440p. The cameras do not have WDR or HDR so highlights can be blown out if lighting is bright. Without IR, nighttime video is good from front view with headlights but bump and crash detection without lights means you get a dark video. Interior video is good during the day and dim at night. If you wish to record a traffic stop at night, be sure to turn on your dome light. Downloaded videos can be edited for length and zoomed in. Zoom is fixed sized box you move around on the screen. If you are thinking this means you can zoom in on a license plate and get the number, you are, in most cases, out of luck. The only way you will get a readable license plate number is on a stationary vehicle which is close. Compression is stated as H.265, which should be clear, but the resultant video is closer to H.264 with noticeable artifacts and what some would interpret as random pixilation. That said, overall video quality is still good and using the app to download, edit, and share videos is very easy. Final Thoughts It is hard to sum up in a small review everything about the Owlcam. The initial price might shock some, but there is a lot more going on under the surface. They have tried to make it easy for the average user while adding genuinely beneficial features. Judging on what Owlcam has done to improve the product in just the few short months since release, it wouldn’t be much of a stretch to expect many of the shortcomings to be resolved with future software updates. Overall the design is solid and arguable more thoughtful than most, if not still a little unrefined in random places. It’s also worth noting that $99 of the price is for cell service and not the camera. If you are interested in a dashcam for your vehicle, particularly if you like the idea of it keeping a watchful eye while you are away, the Owlcam deserves a serious look.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy installation
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    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Quick and simple peace of mind.

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    Overall I think the camera is a good start out the gate. I do believe there are opportunities to improve about the use experience and controls. It’s not a home run, but it’s not a dud either. It’s a great camera for someone that what’s something simple and easy. Pros: - Easy to install - Quick setup in app - No forced subscription Cons: - Interior display - Fan/heating - Level of user controls - Night time camera vision - Camera shake I have owned a GPS device that has a built-in dash camera (no longer have) and a more traditional dash cam (still have). The more traditional dash cam is a 2-channel and hardwired in my car. This Owl Camera will be for my wife once I’m done testing. Installation The manufacturer of my dash cam has since come up with an OBD wiring harness, but at the time I installed, it wasn’t on the market. So, it did take some time to wire into the fuse box so that I could have continuous recording while in park mode. I did choose to pull back some paneling so that I could zip tie to existing wires. The Owl cams installations was much quicker. They provide you with the tools to tuck the wire away and it plugs into the OBD port on your car. My only concern with this simple tuck technique is rattling. On a cold day, I can hear the cable from my dash cam rattling against the plastic of the pillar panel. I clearly missed a spot on my zip tie efforts. I feel the Owl cam is likely to do the same if it’s only tucked in. Rattle mean rubbing. Rubbing probably means abrasion. Abrasion eventually means a shorted/grounded wire. Camera The camera performs as expected. It is quick to record a video clip when I give the “Ok Presto” command. I have not seen any hiccups in the recording, thought it’s not like I’m pouring through every second of recorded video. The camera is a nice, small format. Think along the lines of the popular action cameras. The interior cameras night vision isn’t great. If you’re a Taxi/RideShare driver, it might not work very well for you if you’re driving at night. An IR capable camera for the interior would be beneficial upgrade. There are two LED lights on the interior that come on when motion sensed. I haven’t had an opportunity where it’s recorded a dark interior. Usually the come on when I get in my car in the morning. My dome light also comes on so the LEDs are really illuminating anything. On that fan. It doesn’t run continuously, but it does run frequently. As in, on a warm day, it’ll run for several seconds, or more, then cut off for a second but then fire back up. I find the presence of a fan interesting. My GPS with integrated dashcam and a 5” touch screen had no fan. My dedicated dashcam on my car has no fan. Both of them sit in the windshield, in direct line of sunlight, just like the Owlcam. I’m curious what elements in the Owl cam drew the requirement to provide cooling. While trying to view the camera in the app, it returned a message that history wasn’t available because it was too hot. Mind you, the outside temps are only in the 80’s. I’m curious how much more the fan would be running during the thick of summer. It’s not super loud but if you’re not playing the radio at a moderate level, you’ll probably hear it. I did notice that on days where the interior of the car is probably in the upper 80-degrees or hotter, there tends to be a shaky effect going on. The way the camera arm cantilevers off the windshield, I’m assuming the plastic arm does get ever so slightly soft. This causes the camera to bounce when I’m driving down the road. When I review the video, the shake is subtle but noticeable. I have not seen this as an issue with the other cameras I have experience with as they’re mounted more directly to the windshield. Every now and then, I noticed the LTE signal indicator would drop to red or yellow bars. Even with the unobstructed sky of interstate driving. While driving, it’s not that it matters but again, a few times when trying to review remotely, the app tells me the network is not available. Though there is an on-screen option to turn off the interior display, all it technically does is stop displaying the camera feeds. The display is still on. You can tell by the LCD backlight that still shines through. It’d be nice if it turned off completely. Status lights could be in the bevel to indicate the camera is operational and the cellular signal strength. App The app is straight forward and easy to use. I wish there were more camera controls available though. Because of the size of the display, it’d be nice to choose which camera it was displaying. Currently it does a horizontal split and shows you both camera views. The display looks too cramped. I’d opt to show just the interior camera. Also, I’d like the option to turn off the green LED. I prefer not to draw more attention to the car/camera. When viewing the camera footage, the image is pixelated some, but not to the point that you shouldn’t be able to make out details/features. The app overall is easy and straightforward to use and has operated thus far without any hiccups, aside from the network and heating errors mentioned above. The video community they’re building is interesting. It’s neat to see what others are capturing on their dashcams.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Sleek Design

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    Once installed the system is very nice looking and really doesn't make you dash look "Crowded" or ugly. The unit really helps with that due to the sleek look and arm bar/suction cup design. Setup was a breeze and literally only took me maybe 20 minutes. I really love that is uses the OBDII Power plug so again, less mess and no wires hanging into one of your power ports. You can use the touch screen on the Owlcam to turn on/off the internal cam etc. After I installed the Owlcam app on phone and setup my info I turned on the 911 assist feature When it detects a crash it tries to contact you (through Owlcam and then your phone) and if no response it will contact 911 and give them your GPS location, pretty cool. You also have hands free commands to take a quick clip of the past few seconds simply by saying "Ok Presto" Visually the camera picture is very crisp and I was very happy with that. (1440p outside-facing and 720p inside-facing cameras) You get Live feeds of inside and outside of the vehicle through the app to check on your baby at any time :) Also has "Damage alerts" sent to your phone when it detects it. This may be a bit touchy but we'll see. I got my first damage alert and when I checked the video it was simply me getting into the Jeep. I'll have to keep an eye on that. The only other issue I've had so far was the live feed not showing for the internal cam. However I killed the app then re-opened it and it started working. They seem to be constantly updating and improving the product which is a good sign as some company's will abandon their product rather quickly to move on to another.. It is $99.00 a year for the service or $9.99 a month, However you do get 1 yr up front. To me the service is well worth just 99 a year.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Owl Cam " OK PRESTO"

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    OWLCAM this is really cool i have to say i have showed this off to everyone i talk to. I even have 2 people that are going to pick one up. Now let me tell you about the 4G LTE Cam. Live broadcast inside the vehicle and outside of it to. Damage Alerts when you vehicle is bumped or moves you get a message on your phone and can see the clip of what just happened once again inside and outside. The clips last for 2 weeks you will be able to see your vehicle moving on the road it will bring a map up of the location and direction its going. Now it is $99.00 a year for the service or $9.99 a month this is worth it. The install was very easy like they say 6min i took my time and took 20min just making sure the wires don't come out on there own. It come with 3 clips to choose from to mount on the windshield as you will see in the pictures. The camera display is small ans clean it shows the camera in the front HD 1440p outside & HD 720p Inside. Your video comes in clean HD. On the camera you have the option of split screen you can half the screen to show the front of the vehicle or split it to show front and inside. You can tell the owlcam "ok Presto" and it will take a clip of you and you can name it and post it. Pretty cool You have credits 60 of them they allow you to look in on your vehicle whenever every time you use this it's a credit up to 1min then it will charge you another credit. You get 60 credits every month you can buy more for $4.99. I've had this for 7 days and have used 14 credits but that's just me showing this off. They are working on this still and do ask you to call if you have an idea they have someone 24/7 support. I tested it out and called after midnight and they picked up and told me more about the system. They did say that they are working on speed display witch you will need in some states for court. On the camera you can turn the lights on to see inside the vehicle and this is cool you can speak to whoever is driving the vehicle from the camera. Tripped my wife out. LOL They is 911 assist it will come on and ask if you need help and if you don't answer it will send help. I hope i hit on everything. Subscription $99.00Yr or $9.99 a month 4G LTE OWL CAM HD 1440p outside & HD 720p Inside Live Feed inside and out Damage Alerts Free 60 Credits for live views or need extra $4.99 for 60 More 911 Assist Once again easy setup in vehicle and on your phone. I couldn't find anything bad about this it works like it says and video comes in clean and fast.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Motion detection
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    EXCELLENT!!!

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    This is more than just a dash cam, so much more! Yes, it does record your travels in hi-def both inside and outside of the car. And if you choose to, you can turn off the inside cam. The camera's height and width are about the same dimension as a credit card, very compact. The depth is aprx. 2", which means it doesn't take up much of the windshields landscape. It is wired into the OBD under the dashboard on the passengers' side of the car, which is then routed around the door frame and tucked into the crevice of the windshield, so no valuable USB space is used and not another wire to clutter the car. You will get an option of 3 different size mounts to put the camera on, depending on how high or low is comfortable for viewing. There is sound which you can turn on or off, and the front viewing angle is about 180 degrees. Setup on your phone is a breeze. Earlier I said it's more than a dash cam. Here's how. It monitors and sends an alert when someone is around the car, and takes a video clip. When I get in the car two bright LEDs come on and not only records me (or a thief) , it also sends that clip to my phone. And here's the kicker if someone steals the camera, I send Owlcam a clip of the theft and they will replace it...who the F@!# does that! It's a camera, and security system and if your in an accident you have the option to have 911 notified all in one, that's a bargain at any price!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great features and easy setup

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    If you've been looking at dash cam options, this should move up to the top of your list. The Owlcam is extremely easy to set up, and comes with all the tools necessary to get it installed quickly. There are several brackets to position the camera as you'd like and the cable is easily hidden without needing to take anything apart. The video quality is very good, and the ability to get notifications for events (like someone bumping your car) is very cool. The Owlcam is powered by your OBD II plug on the bottom of your dash. This plug is typically used to check error codes that your car is having. Which brings me to one thing I wish there was a solution for out of the box. I have a higher-end aftermarket car stereo that reads information about my car (error codes, gauges, tire pressure, etc.). I had to disconnect this to plug in the Owlcam. I'm going to try an OBD II splitter, and see if I can get both working simultaneously. Not a deal-breaker for most, but if you're using one of the car tracking devices to get a discount on your insurance, you may run into a similar issue, as they usually plug into the OBD II port as well. The LTE functionality is a great feature to have as well, and the pricing for the LTE is reasonable, though it is a fully-featured dash cam, even if you opt to not use the LTE. Again, if you're in the market for a dash cam, you should strongly consider this one, as its features are pretty tough to beat. Pros: excellent video quality, great features (like motion detection), exterior AND interior cameras, well-designed app Cons: uses your OBD II port, which may take power/functionality away from other aftermarket devices in your car (stereo or insurance tracking device).

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy installation

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Owl Cam is BACK!!!!

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I purchased this Dash Cam over 8 months ago, and have loved it ever since. First, the install was much easier than previous dash cameras I have used. I don't like wires showing, so in the past I have spliced into the fuse box. This wasn't an issue here, as it plugs straight into the OBD port on your vehicle. When I am out of town, love being able to check into my vehicle to see that it is safe. The App makes it easy to check inside, outside, and history. I feel comfortable knowing that even if someone were to break into my vehicle and steal the camera thinking there would be no picture of them, I can still access that footage from the cloud. I know of no other dash camera that has this functionality. Let's talk about the elephant in the room - Yes, for a while I was frustrated about the company that started Owl Cam seemingly disappeared over night. Unlike others, I didn't have any issues with connectivity during this time, and the functionality and features of my Owl Cam remained through this time. NOW - Owl Cam is BACK!!! Owl Cam was acquired by a company by the name of CallPass LLC, which has promised its commitment to support and grow the product and phone App. While the plan pricing has increased (it was $99 for 4G LTE Connectivity for the year previously, now $19.95 per month or $214.95 for the year), I am happy to pay that, as the value and peace of mind I get from camera history being stored in the cloud is worth it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Support

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    wasting money!

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    I bought owlcam 1 year ago and I loved it the first use. after that you have to pay for live view and cloud $99/yr. I am ok with that. but the worst thing about is that they have no technical support or someone help you the phone or text or email now. I have been reaching out to them for over 3-4 weeks. It seems like they are bankrupt and runaway. there is no company doest exist. I am now looking for the new car dash camera. I will have to smash and toss in the trash for recycling.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy installation

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fast and easy install

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have had other cheap dash cams. Save time and money by getting this one. Installed in my truck in under 30 minuets, (I’m not a gear head). The connection with the app is one of the most useful features telling me when something bumps into my truck when parked and I’m not there. Video quality is excellent, voice activated recording is convenient. No need to eject a micro SD card and import into video editing software like previous cams I had.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Design, Video quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great product but room for improvement in app

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    The quality is outstanding and I couldn’t be happier with it, has even paid for itself through video I have gotten! The app is a little slow or touchy! There is room to improve and I think they will and they were easy to reach and ask questions! Overall a 5 stars on the camera! Would recommend to everyone that has ever seen something while driving and wished they had one!! No wires showing and very neat and tidy! Really nice looking and like I said the quality of video is great!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not a nighttime camera

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    The idea is amazing and it works great if it has plenty of daylight but at night it’s pitch black on the inside camera you cannot see inside the car at all in history with and the same with the outside camera while parked in my driveway with no lights on pitch black at 6am I couldn’t even see my garage door in history I was parked right in-font of

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Motion detection

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Would not recommend

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have a 2018 mustang GT and went hunting for this dash cam at 3 different Best Buy’s. At the beginning it was great, loved the fact that it had LTE, meaning I didn’t need to use hotspot like I do with my Blackvue dash cam. I also loved the fact that it would save a clip by just saying “OK Presto”, it was very handsfree. I loved the fact that it would notify me on my phone when someone is entering my car and would even take a picture for me to see, but you can literally bypass this. There is a flash before it actually takes your photo. You can literally hide your head down under your steering wheel and you’re safe from the photo. You can connect to the dash cam as well and talk through it and the person inside your car will hear you. Kinda creepy at times in my opinion and a funny way to scare your significant other but The thing is MY CAR DIED. It didn’t just need a jump start but The battery literally died more than 3 times. I have changed the battery of the car as well and it’s only been a year and a half since I had the car. It is completely insane. So me owning a 2ch blackvue dashcam has been about the same price as having my balckvue dashcam which is also hardwired to my other car.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Auto Security Device- not just a dashcam

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    As a dashcam this device offers 1440P front resolution and 720p for the rear camera. There is no infrared and night recording is fine for the front camera. And if this was all there is- then it wouldn't command its price. But it is also a 4g LTE device that instantly uploads event clips to your phone and the cloud. It is a security camera that will capture video of an intruder. It has 64 GB of storage, but there is no removable SD card. If the device is stolen, you still have exclusive access to your clips. It offers 911 call center support in the event you are in a serious accident with 2 way communication. It accepts a voice command to take instant clips. It allows you to see inside and outside your car at anytime. It provides notifications through its Android or iPhone app of unusual activity. It uses AI for incident detection. It runs off of your ODB port for power. A professional looking install is a snap even for the least mechanically inclined. For a device like this, only time will prove it's worth. Further, it is possible firmware and software enhancements will increase its power and usefulness. So yes- it is worth its price. It is much more than a dashcam.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Customer service

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great product...not so good product support

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Was recommended this product/brand by a friend as a way to help manage car security and prevent challenges with bad drivers. The product and GeekSquad installation went well but now I have issues with linking/adding multiple Owlcams to my account. Have called and left several messages for Owlcam Support but no reply and every time I call for their support it’s busy. Would love to say it’s a prefect product but unfortunately you’re only as good as your customer service! Hopefully they can get their act together soon otherwise I’m pretty much done and will not be buying additional cameras or recommend their product.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    3 months of ownership and I'm done

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    After 3 months of ownership I really tried to like this camera, the live view feature and history never work. 9 out of 10 times I get a "lost connection" message and you can't view anything. But guess what, they still charge you credits even though you're not viewing anything. Owl cam gives you 60 credits per month. Every time you view 1 minute of video, a credit is used. But every time you click a video and you get a "lost connection" message, a credit is still used up. PLEASE STAY AWAY from owl cam!! The thought, design and idea of this product is phenomenal, but it does not work and will leave you both let down and incredibly frustrated.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice dash cam

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was looking for a dash cam that I could download the video to my phone and be able to view the camera as well on my phone, this camera does both of those. The set up and install of the camera was also easy. The one thing that I did not expect was the tech support, 24/7 support, when I had to use them, my issue was fixed really quick. Only bad thing was, which is minor was the direct download, you have to be in the car for it to work

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Support

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Ok, but no support

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This device is ok. The fan is loud during operation, but the surveillance of your vehicle is nice. The company has been sold to another company and support is non existent. Beware with purchase right now because you’re on your own if anything goes wrong.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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