BlackVue DR970X-2CH 4K UHD Dash Cam | In-Depth Review | BlackboxMyCar

This dashcam is waterproof?

How well does this work for the side of your car? I was sideswiped parked and I don’t have video. I’m looking to catch someone for the next time.

Just bought this one for my 2013 FPIS. I also have the DR900X plus for my 2020 Volvo S60. I can’t really tell the difference between the two minus the minor updates. They both are fantastic. I had a DR750s 2CH and lasted for 11 years. I finally had to retire the camera because the lens became very blurry due to the Texas heat. For the money these cameras in my experience last a very long time. The app for iPhone is great. It can be annoying when it disconnects from WiFi however it’s forgivable. Technology is not perfect especially when you work in IT were stuff breaks everyday lol. Very happy overall and an investment that will last hopefully for another 10+ years.

Nice

Will it work globally? I'm from India and am just wondering if it would work in India

How is the night mode on DR970x LTE? Compare to THINKWARE U3000-2CH?

How does the rear camera cope with tinted back window?

can I upgrade my main 750x plus to 970x with existing wiring and interior cam?

Can I re-use the hard wire power cable from my DR750S? (minus the Power Magic Pro of course!)

Is this cam compatible with the black vue B-124X battery and the B-124E

Thanks for the Review...👍Does one also get recording while parked ? That's important to me.

Where's the option to add multiple wifi on the DR970X-2ch wifi version (non LTE)? I used to be able to add up to 3 on my DR750X-2CH

Their support is terrible, close ticket before even wait for answer. Just ask user to install and uninstall app, not professional at all.
Stay away from blackvue product, their App Store review is 1 start and they don’t even care to do better on their support.

Unfortunately I've tested two DR970X and they both overheat in the sunlight where my DR750x Plus and the DR770x keeps on chugging in direct sunlight. I wonder if Blackvue will release a firmware update to raise the high cut-off temperature as currently per their specifications its at 167 degree high temp cut off (DR750x/DR770x has a 176 high temp cut off).

Hi Blackvue This is my first time buying a Dashcam and stuck in between with DR770X-2CH and DR970X-2CH please help me out. I wanted for general city usage.

Hi, Can you read the number plates properly if necessary in the event of an accident or a hit and run in a parking lot? Because this is a problem that arises with many dash cams.

Question on the LTE version. I'm very new at this so bare with me. Can I view sd card content in real time with out cloud sevice, only using the LTE & app only.

Do i have to view sd card content by taking out the card just to view?

I am loooking for a dashcam that automatically upload to server/cloud images so, if someone steal my car or steal the dashcam itself, i could go on the server and found the face of the thieves. If someone grap and steal or destroy a dashcam it is impossible to recover it or having gps location. Is this model capable of live upload of recording? i think could be impossible to record and upload all the time, but maybe it is possible to activate uploading while recording WHEN is detected an impact or a disconnection due to robbery... thanks

I rewatched this & realized IOS 11? So I upgraded from a android that was compatible with my DR900X plus to IPhone 14 pro max & my cam has trouble connecting. So is that my problem? Also does the DR970X-2ch lte compatible with my iPhone 14 pro max?

Whats the difference between the dr970x and the dr970 x lte?

I have the 900xp plus with rear camera. The rear camera works but there’s times the front camera doesn’t. I think it’s too hot. I had problems with the lte divice as well as my t-mobile sync drive. I tried updating the firmware. My question is if I but the DR970X could I “when needed” format the sd card & update firmware, than put it back into the 900x plus. I’ve been wanting a 3rd camera & this makes more sense. I’d put the 900x for passenger side & put new 970 as front windshield. Also would this camera help my 900x connection to Wi-Fi? Does 970 have a SIM card slot, that I can put a 3rd party provider? Can the 900X feed off of the Wi-Fi from 970? Also in regards to pick-up trucks. Are there any 4K dash cams that’s weather resistant, for a license plate mount. I have the rear camera on my back window of my Ram. I feel if I had on outside on the plate frame, I’d get closer to reading the vehicle plates behind me. I only see 1080p for rear dashcam for plate frames.

Update. So I've had 970x since Aug 2023. The app is useless. I have the Lte module with T-Mobile..for cloud connection. Haven't been able to connect with the cloud for weeks. Really, camera is basically useless.
Tried to get information from tech support but absolutely useless. Sad

How will this dashcam do if my car is out in the sun on 110 degree days

If I use a external battery pack instead of hardwiring to my car battery. how is the battery pack charged?

I am interested in two things of a dash cam.

1. Live view
2. Cloud based storage

What I so far noted,

To have live view option from anywhere and anytime as Balckvue simply say, you need LTE versions and an active sim connection for the dash cam.

Plus, to enjoy the service throughout your country you must decide the best connection in your country which has a strong coverage.

The catch would be, those types of connections are not cheap (in my case Telstra is the beat coverage for rural areas in Australia and connection price is starting above AUD 50 per month)

More, to enjoy cloud based and other better features we need to pay the Blackvue subscription which is not lower than AUD 16 at the moment per month.

Basically, I am looking at AUD 70 - 90 per month cost just on the dash cam.

As far as I did my review surfing, I would be lucky, if I do not find major issues with the app, having access to the app, navigating through the app and could checking and downloads.

Should I buy it?

What is the best reliable dash cam with above two features I am looking for?

Please share your ideas.

Thanks

Can you tell me please about LTE Module what is this black box for??? Thanks for your efforts ❤

Hi. Great review. This may be a silly question, but what happens if you out the car in the garage for work or if you want to wash the car, wont it go into parking mode? Does this function need switching off every time? Also parking mode only has battery life for 14 hours so what happens if you go on holiday for a week (ironically the time you need parking mode the most. Thanks

Is 970x still generating a lot of heat during operating?

So if you don't have the cloud, you have to manually extract the footage? OR using the wifi connection?? How does it work?

At what bitrate and resolution does it show live view on LTE?

megabyte is MB. not mb.

Are indian sim supports in DR970X (i.e. Airtel/Vodafone/Jio) and is this available in India. Also is their another upgraded better model than this.

I have to replace my failing Blackvue dr900x, and am looking at the dr970x, but I'm still running the old Power Pro. Would that system be compatible with the dr970X?

Currently debating doing ridesharing, but I'm torn at the moment. I started with a DR900S-2CH after being rearended in April of 2020, then quickly upgraded to the DR900X-2CH a year and a half later. I always wanted Blackvue to make a 3CH version of the DR900X. I'm debating my options atm, I love the DR900X, meaning I'm probably leaning towards the DR970X-2CH LTE but I do kind of like the DR770X-3CH box. Is Blackvue ever going to do a 3CH 4k version? My other option would be running 3 cameras, Putting the new DR970X in the front, with the IR camera attached to that, then running my old DR900X in the back. Not sure which is more logical.

Great review thank you!
BlackVue needs to upgrade their rear camera…

I’ve had the 900Xplus 2ch with CM100 LTE and 3 Blackvue battery packs (1 main with 2 extenders) for a few months. Worked okay until a couple weeks ago, coinciding with latest update. Now it won’t connect to cloud. So, no parking mode or remote live video. Help!!

Does the lte mode work when in parking mode without a battery? Would only parking events such as motion detection work, but not live view?

Recently installed the BlackVue DR970X-2CH LTE with B-130x battery. Is there any way to turn OFF the Blackvue dash cam similar to had it was with Power magic pro? Even with parking mode turned off in the app there is still constant battery drain. Pretty annoying when you don't need parking mode and it drains the battery (e.g. parked at home garage over night)

Yet another "paid For " review of, yes brilliant dash cam with the worst software. I have not seen one review where they tell you the truth that the software is completely unusable garbage. See all the Android and Apple reviews of the app.

So I can just buy the one channel Dr970X and upgrade my existing system?

Question, I noticed the DR770X- BOX series has the GPS as an external device via USB, so if you want to add LTE with the CM100 you probably need a "Y" connector to plug both, correct? also -both GPS and LTE receivers must be attached to the windshiled too, and last but not least, where is the shock sensor located? at the main box? or at the front camera? Hope you can help, I'm trying to decide between the box series or the LTE 2ch version from Blackboxmycar.

Can this dascam with blackvue B-124X and B-124E battery pack?

What bs that they removed the ability to turn audio on and off with a swipe. I’d rather have that then locking the video. Or at least change the format button to a dedicated audio on/off which would be infinitely more useful. How often do you need to use a dedicated format button!?? Is there anyway to quickly turn the mic on/off?

What's the difference between the normal one and the LTE version? Looking into buying the cam

Do you have an OBD2 power kit?

i thought this one did 60fps?

I have the LTE version and I can not get it connected to cloud or even wifi. I will probably have to send it back out of frustration.

Question about the LTE version: Does it still have the 3 spots to enter a wifi network and if so does it try the wifi networks before failing over to LTE or is that the primary connectivity? Thanks.

I literally just threw my 650s-2ch in the trash. I’m done with BlackVue after this app update. I’ve had a 650s since the beginning and a 750 since it’s beginning. After several sad card issues, always app issues, the app is useless on my 650s and I have to pay to connect to two cameras. Nope, I’m done.