How to Install: Thinkware FA200 Premium HD Dash Camera

[@WestcoastAudiGuy]

Instead of hacking your way into the cars wiring loom... You can also just use an add-a-fuse and tap a constant or switched fuse.

[@cartecknow1817]

There are different options for installing this camera, some people prefer a wired connection. But you could use an add-a-fuse as well.

[@marywhistleman1852]

Installed on my car (Simi-Permitte installation) Behind Front rear view mirror and high on Back windscreen - Set-Up on smartphone for simple drive and go

[@cartecknow1817]

Hi Jesse, you can contact our Tech Support at 727-592-5991 M-F, 9am-8pm and we can help you locate the wiring you need for your installation.

[@JosePedro-be1gc]

About to do this same installation on a 2017 corolla se with obdll plug.

[@france257]

What obd power adapter do I need for a 2024 GMC AT4 installing a thinkware f200 pro. Thanks

[@mxt4907]

So it won’t work in parking mode even if my cigarette lighter stays on when the car is shut off??

[@alonabowling726]

Hi my son in law installed my thinkware f200 pro . But the front cam only working the rear is not working.what do you think went wrong about the installation?

[@jesse9496]

I need to wire this as my kit didn't come with a cigarette lighter plug and came with no instructions. Seems like this product is the EA of dash cams.

[@AnwarSavani]

Hi can you install in my hybrid car

[@CinHalCedHerChance]

Good stuff thanks

[@johnsmith-kl1rs]

Great video, as a non-tech, non-electrician whose tool box is a tape measure, a screwdriver, a hammer, and pliers, this is a great video. I've got everything done up to connecting to the car's power source. I want to use the fuse box so I can have the parking video work (my main reason for having the camera). Do you have any videos of that? I have the fuse taps as well. 2009 Elantra Touring. I don't know which is the pos/neg on the fuses etc. Any ideas?

[@cartecknow1817]

Hey John, Give our Tech Support a call for assistance with wiring this into your vehicle. 727-346-6281 M-F 9am-5pm EST.

[@janaywright1]

Where do I get the obd adapter

[@uravggamer4620]

I’m sure it’s common sense by now, but test the camera before you install it😄

[@policethepolice4794]

This is a old video so i dont know if i will get a reply i cant call the number as im in Australia nor can i find anything to help but im having problems with the cloud. I have the gps and the f200 the shop installed my camera. I can connect to the link app but not the cloud app. It doesn't show my speed on the clips 😢

[@thevibes67]

Does this have a screen somewhere to see if its working?

[@tylersmith9734]

I have a 2024 hyundai hybrid plug-in. I was reading that some OBD 2 cables are not compatible with hybrid/electric vehicles. Would this obd 2 cable work? Would running down the battery be a concern? Any suggestions?

[@EL-9999]

Thank you!

[@LoisOpt1mistycCotton74]

Pls demonstrate how to pair app to Bluetooth/WiFi for phone nd audio

[@cartecknow1817]

Links to the Thinkware Cloud app can be found on the camera product page in the first link below. Instructions on setting up the app and using the mobile viewer in the app can be found starting on page 22 of the manual in the second link below. us.thinkware.com/fa200/ us.thinkware.com/download/fa200-manual-en/#

[@LoisOpt1mistycCotton74]

@@cartecknow1817 Great video and thanks for responding

[@juliano191]

Is that the connector that is a Y with one male and two female ends?

[@cartecknow1817]

The HWK-TW01 plug and play harness shown is a "T-harness" type connection that plugs inline with the vehicle's OBD2 connector to provide constant and ignition power to the camera. One end connects to the factory OBD2 port, one end connects to the IGN-3 module, and the last end mounts where the original OBD2 plug originally resided under the dash.

[@invisableobserver]

How do I install it in a 1965 chevy C10 truck with a windshield that is more at an incline and has a small rear window?

[@cartecknow1817]

The lens is adjustable to account for different windshield angles.

[@invisableobserver]

@@cartecknow1817 it does not adjust enough, very poorly designed like it was made in china for poorly designed asian cars

[@jjsiegal1]

Nice work...Good Video Quality. QUESTION: *I have a Volkswagen Passat...will this OBD port work?*

[@cartecknow1817]

The unit works be sensing a voltage difference between the vehicle at rest and when the vehicle is running, so as long as it is not a hybrid or has some sort of OBDII gateway module between it, it should work for you on a Passat

[@luishernandez4721]

Hi I have a thinkware dash cam F200 with a obd Kit …..Do you guys install them or any recommendations where can I install near Brooklyn

[@cartecknow1817]

We do not do installs but you can find one of our Dealers near you for the install. stingeroffroad.com/pages/dealer-locator

[@allencooke95]

Does your OBD2 adapter only work with the FA200? Or can it be used with other dash cams as well?

[@cartecknow1817]

Hi Allen, the OBD2 adapter works with all Thinkware dash cams!

[@ts9981]

Hi there I loved ur video. Can u pls guide me how can I install F200 thinkware in my new Rav-4 2021

[@cartecknow1817]

You can give our Tech Support a call at 727-346-6281 and answer your installation questions.

[@Genghis_Sean]

What kind of cigarette plug do I need? Mine didn’t come with one

[@Stinger.Solutions]

Depending on the model you purchased it may have only come with the hardwire kit. You can purchase the 12v adapter here cartecknow.com/collections/dash-cam-accessories/products/cla-power-cable-car-charger

[@stevenfontanilla9648]

when do you guys restock those obd adapters?

[@cartecknow1817]

They usually go pretty quick when we get them back in stock on CarTeck Now, but we also have them on Stinger Off Road. Link attached below. stingeroffroad.com/products/obd-ii-power-cable-for-thinkware-dash-cams?_pos=1&_sid=098541424&_ss=r

[@partiksinghwaraich3320]

I have 2019 velar so please let me know the wire colour I need to connect the hardware kit

[@cartecknow1817]

Sorry, we don't have vehicle specific wiring information for that vehicle.

[@felipearend9139]

Hello! Excellent video! Does the rear camera also record in motion detection on Park Mode?

[@cartecknow1817]

Yes, Felipe you will get parking events from both the front and rear facing cameras.

[@felipearend9139]

@@cartecknow1817 Thank you!

[@234234asdfasdf]

I just bought a 2020 Rav4 Hybrid. Will the OBD-2 adapter work in my vehicle? Should I hardwire? What is the best option? I do want the Parking Surveillance, since I live in an apartment complex.

[@cartecknow1817]

Hey there! That question is best for our Tech Experts at CarTeck Now. You can get in touch with them here cartecknow.com/pages/tech-support

[@obsessiongarage]

Good day. I have 2016 dodge ram sport. Where should I connect it? Thanks

[@cartecknow1817]

Hi there, we recommend using our OBD2 power harness. It can be purchased here: cartecknow.com/products/obd-ii-power-cable-for-thinkware-dash-cam-installation

[@jennifercruz1271]

Hello, I been having the Thinkware F200 but I want to have the parking mode. What do I need to buy ?

[@cartecknow1817]

You will need either the hardwire kit cartecknow.com/collections/dash-cam-accessories/products/hardwire-kit or the OBD-II connector cartecknow.com/collections/dash-cam-accessories/products/obd-ii-power-cable-for-thinkware-dash-cam-installation

[@brokenmookz]

A question, if you left your car parked and unlocked then someone steal something. Is it recorded?

[@Stinger.Solutions]

This kit has a front facing camera and a rear window camera, not a camera for the interior of the vehicle. So you may see the person walk up to the vehicle but you wouldn't have them on camera once in the vehicle. You could place the rear camera in a location to have a view of the interior if you decided that was a better option than the rear view.

[@iamnoone9498]

I have a 1974 Corvette Stingray roadster (convertible). The small windscreen is pretty crowded with the front cam, the rear cam(spun around), the GPS receiver and the toll road pass. The F200 kit (dash cams, front and rear) only comes with hard wiring. Is there a preferred power connection point or as long as it has constant power?

[@cartecknow1817]

The hardwire kit requires constant power, accessory power and a ground. You should be able to find those wires under the dash.

[@iamnoone9498]

@@cartecknow1817 thanks mate. I wasn’t aware I needed the acc power too. Saved me a headache. Cheers🍻

[@JuanCuarenta27]

Hi! So I connected the Kit I bought from you guys to the original OBD2 port of my mustang and the camera is still not being powered on. Did I need something else?

[@cartecknow1817]

Hey Juan! We have a dedicated technical support team that can help you out with this! 🙂 You can chat with them here: cartecknow.com/pages/tech-support

[@JuanCuarenta27]

@MrHungarianHammer no I called their support and it ended up being forwarded to a 3rd party company that no long deals with support for this camera. Support no longer exist really. I went ahead and went to a sound audio shop and had them hardwire the kit to my cars battery for like $120. Cost more but worth it since it’ll be on 24/7

[@bucket1249]

Support for the dash board is rusting already

[@cartecknow1817]

Oh no! That is very strange, and should not happen. If you please email our customer support team , we can get this issue taken care of as soon as possible. e-mail: [e-mail]

[@kenkobra]

Three things. 1 - The OBDD2 always has power on some cars (based on how it is wired) and eventually you batter would go dead. 2 - It would not be advisable to splice wires on a vehicle that is still under factory warranty as this would void it. 3- It would be better to hook it up to your fuse box.

[@cartecknow1817]

Hi there. Constant power is required for parking mode to function and isn't unique to the OBD2 cable. Both the included hardwire cable and our OBD2 cable provide constant power. Furthermore, Thinkware dashcams come with a battery saving function that will shut down the camera to prevent it from draining your battery. We've successfully tested our OBD2 cable in parking mode for up to 2 weeks. Lastly, according to the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act passed by the US Congress, splicing wire and tapping into your fuse have the same affect in that neither will void your factory warranty. Thanks for watching!

[@ryandoe11]

no.. the fa200 has a built-in battery voltage cutoff. you can set at what you want it to shut down at. So you should probably delete your comment lol. The whole purpose is for it to always have power that way you can use it in parking mode for motion or impacts. dumbass.

[@livinginOrwells1984]

No way man? lol Of course, that's why fusible links exist...

[@livinginOrwells1984]

Amen bud lmao!!!@@ryandoe11

[@livinginOrwells1984]

back to 12v fusible links...as I was screaming at your video as you side cuttered the supplied cabling f-links...WTH are you doing as a professed installer???

[@505p7]

Will hardwireing dash cam drain car battery ?

[@cartecknow1817]

Your dash cam's power module will be able to monitor voltage level and will automatically shut off to prevent vehicle battery drain. You can enable the Battery Protection feature in the Settings menu.

[@HernandezVictoria11]

@@cartecknow1817 so will it record at night while its parked and turned off with the parked wire adapters? that is what i am looking for. If it does do i have the option of how many hours i want it to record?

[@iamnoone9498]

@@HernandezVictoria11 Hi. Did they reply to you? I’d like the answer to this question too.

[@alanle249]

Do you install the battery wire directly to the battery or find a 12v wire? Thanks!!!

[@cartecknow1817]

You can use a wire inside the vehicle. You can give Tech Support a call at 727-592-5991 M-F 9am-8pm if you need any help locating wires.

[@garydane4056]

Turn off vpv, install dash cam link, push wifi button on camera, start dash cam link, enter password, should connect. Make sure internet connection to camera is on and connects automatically, also yoir wifi internet connection to NOT connect automaticall. If still does not work, unistall dash cam link and reinstall. Make sure wifi button is presse before you start application. I spent hours and days installing this lousy software on my Samsung S20 ultimate. Dont give up, it will work. If you dont buy your camera from an authorized dealer, whoever that is, thinkers will NOT stand behind there warranty. Good luck. Thinkware FA200 hardwired with rear camera.

[@HomeSkillit]

This is to much just to install a camera. I'm not doing all that.

[@Stinger.Solutions]

You can purchase the HWK-TW01 OBD-II cable to make your install plug and play and that will simplify the process. cartecknow.com/collections/dash-cam-accessories/products/obd-ii-power-cable-for-thinkware-dash-cam-installation

[@HomeSkillit]

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