ROVE R1 FAQ
How to install and set it up?
"ROVE R1 is a plug and play device and ready to record by default settings right out of the box.
Setting it up is just quick and easy.
To install the camera all you have to do is:
1. Insert the memory card in the camera and then format it before first-time use.
2. Now slide the suction mount on the mounting assembly on top of the camera.
3. Now plug in the USB cable to the camera and simply press the suction mount on your windshield and while pressing the suction mount, turn the locking knob of suction mount form unlock position to the lock position. This will make the camera mounted on your car's windshield. Then the last step is to connect the 12V USB car charger to your cigarette lighter.
That's it, the camera is now all set and ready to go."
How to install and set it up?
"ROVE R1 is a plug and play device and ready to record by default settings right out of the box.
Setting it up is just quick and easy.
To install the camera all you have to do is:
1. Insert the memory card in the camera and then format it before first-time use.
2. Now slide the suction mount on the mounting assembly on top of the camera.
3. Now plug in the USB cable to the camera and simply press the suction mount on your windshield and while pressing the suction mount, turn the locking knob of suction mount form unlock position to the lock position. This will make the camera mounted on your car's windshield. Then the last step is to connect the 12V USB car charger to your cigarette lighter.
That's it, the camera is now all set and ready to go."
How to format the memory card?
"This is just quick and easy.
All you have to do is FORMAT your memory card in the Dash Camera.
Please watch the following 2.5 Min Video which will guide you in how to FORMAT the memory card for your ROVE R1.
https://youtu.be/_zZicY4HT18
Or Please follow the steps below:
1. Press the MENU button to clear the error message.
2. Press the MENU button again to go to the VIDEO SETTINGS.
3. Press the MENU button again to go to SYSTEM SETTINGS.
4. Press the DOWN button to scroll down until you see FORMAT.
5. Then press OK to enter Format submenu.
6. Then press the OK button again while TF Card Is Highlighted.
7. Then Press DOWN to highlight FORMAT.
8. Then press OK button to Format the memory card
After you format this card, Press the MENU button to exit the menu settings.
Now Restart the camera. (Long press the POWER button for 2-seconds to turn OFF, then press the POWER button once again to turn it back on)
This should turn ON the camera and start recording.
Now you are all set and ready to go on the road."
How does WiFi work? Can you remotely view live video from the camera on your phone?
"Unfortunately, NO. It can NOT be used to live stream the video feed via IP to another side of the device. It is NOT an IP camera.
The camera's built-in WiFi feature is ONLY to pair your dash cam with your smartphone.
You can live stream video from the dash cam via WiFi paring to your smartphone, but you have to be within 10 FT from the camera with no obstruction in the middle.
So as soon as you go out of 10FT range, you will NOT see any live feed.
Like other dash cams, this is how ROVE R1 WiFi feature work.
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Can this unit be hardwired?
"YES. You can purchase any hardwire kit that has the battery voltage meter protection and a MINI-USB connection.
We recommend this one for our camera. Many of our customers have used them successfully.
Here's the link to what we recommend.
http://a.co/d/bFfeTsf "
What is the camera's WiFi password? I am getting a password error.
"If the password is not working, then you can do two things.
1. Please check the current WiFi password of your camera by checking the camera's LCD.
The WiFi password is shown on the LCD when you turn on the WiFi. It will be shown after PWA2: ********
2. If the password has been changed, then please go to system settings and set the camera to default settings, which will make the WiFi password back to 12345678.
After you do this, you will need to make the ROVE WiFi forget on your smartphone and then start all over again.
Otherwise, you will not be able to connect the WiFi.
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Where can I find the serial number?
"The Serial Number is located at the bottom part of the camera .
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Can it record AUDIO?
"ROVE R1 has a built-in microphone to record audio with video.
You can choose to record either MUTE/UNMUTE video by going to the camera Video Settings > Record Audio > Choose ON/OFF.
SHORTCUT: You can also press the UP button to MUTE/UNMUTE while the video is being recorded.
Does this dash cam have a ZOOM IN/OUT option?
"ROVE R1 has a ZOOM feature so you can have close-up video recordings.
In order to utilize this feature, while in Video Mode, you can simply PRESS the OK button to stop video recordings >> Then Press and HOLD the UP button for 3 seconds to ZOOM-In >> Now PRESS the OK button to start recording in the ZOOM mode.
Same way if you want to Zoom-Out videos, then Press and Hold the DOWN button for 3seconds.
Hope this was helpful."
Can you turn OFF the camera's display?
"ROVE R1 has LCD ON/OFF Setting feature.
This feature allows you to select the time duration for the camera's screen to be turned OFF after the camera started.
It was developed to make it a less distraction when driving especially during night time.
How to turn ON/OFF this feature?
MANUAL WAY:
You can just easily PRESS the DOWN button ONCE to turn ON/OFF the LCD screen while in video mode anytime or while the video is being recorded.
AUTOMATICALLY:
If you just want your LCD to go blank either 1,3 or 5-min after the camera has started, then you can set this up by going into the SYSTEM SETTINGS > Scroll Down until you see LCD ON/OFF SETTING > Press OK Button to enter the sub menu > Select either 1, 3 or 5-min as per your choice. Now for example. if you select 1-min, then the camera's LCD will turn OFF completely black after 1-min past the camera starts.
Please NOTE that these features only turn OFF the screen (camera function stays ON) to prevent from distraction at night/day."
What are the BOX contents?
"Here are the Box Contents.
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- ROVE R1 Camera
- 360° Suction Mount
- 12ft USB Car Charger
- 2.5ft USB Data Cable
- User Manual
- Registration Card
- 1-Year Limited Warranty
(We also provide a firmware upgrade for FREE)
Please NOTE: The memory card is NOT included.
We recommend SAMSUNG CLASS 10, U3 SPEED MICRO-SD CARD."
Does it come with a memory card? If not, what is the recommended memory card to use?
"Unfortunately, NO. The memory card is NOT included on the package.
You need to purchase it separately.
For ROVE R1, you can use up to 512GB for U3 speed rating cards.
And up to 64GB for U1 cards.
We recommend ROVE Ultimate Micro SD memory card for its quality, durability and faster read and write speed required for video recording.
We recommend ROVE Ultimate Micro SD Card Class 10, U3 speed memory card and you can get it on our website easily or click this link to buy now: ROVE Ultimate Micro SD Card
Does it have an internal battery?
"ROVE R1 has a supercapacitor.
It does NOT have an internal battery.
Therefore the dash camera should always be plugged into the power all the time for its operation."
Memory card ALWAYS gets FULL! How can I fix this?
"If your memory card becomes FULL and the camera STOPS recording then that means you may have set the Loop Cycle recording to OFF.
This is an easy fix. All you have to do is format the memory card by going into the camera’s system settings & then make sure to set your loop cycle recording feature to either 1, 3, 5 or 10-min. Which means the loop cycle is ON.
Please also make sure to backup important videos before formatting your memory card.
WHAT IS LOOP CYCLE FEATURE AND HOW DOES IT WORK?
This feature allows for your camera to delete the oldest video files first automatically so the newest video files can be written over and over again automatically in a seamless loop way without you needing to delete the videos manually.
LOOP CYCLE is OFF
- When you set this option, the camera will record one big file continuously until the camera turns OFF.
- And the camera will continue to record videos until your memory card becomes full. When the memory card becomes full, the camera will give you a message ""CARD FULL"" and it will STOP recording further until you either delete the videos or format the card manually to make more room for the new videos again.
Therefore, if you don't want this to happen then,
1, 3, 5 or 10-min = LOOP CYCLE is ON
- Set the LOOP Cycle function to either 1, 3, 5 or 10-min so the camera can delete the oldest files automatically so it can write new videos over and over again without you needing to delete the videos manually.
- Your video files will be split into the selected video length accordingly. (i.e. If you set the loop cycle to 1-min, then all your video files will be 1-min each)"
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