BlackVue DR970X-2CH LTE - 4K LTE Dashcams

NEW BlackVue Cloud Dash Cam with the best of both worlds; combines Built-In LTE Connectivity and 4K UHD Resolutions camera in one compact package! 

The DR970X-2CH LTE is a dual-channel 4K UHD dash cam that is designed for the cloud, with built-in SIM card reader for hassle-free 4G LTE connectivity. The front camera boasts an 8-megapixel CMOS sensor that captures 4K ultra-high definition videos at 30 frames per second with a 155-degree view angle. The rear camera has a 2.1-megapixel Sony STARVIS sensor that records full HD videos at 30 frames per second with a 139-degree view angle.

• 4G LTE nano-SIM card reader built-in (SIM card not included)
• Front camera with 4K UHD (3840 x2160 @30FPS)
• Rear camera with Full HD (1920 x 1080 @30FPS)
• 2M Pixels SONY Starvis image sensor with Night Vision
• 155º wide view angle
• WiFi built-in
• WiFI Hotspot function
• Seamless Pairing
• LTE built-in (NEW)
• Cloud service compatible
• Adaptive Format Free
• Scheduled Reboot
• Support up to 256GB microSD card
• Support Parking Mode with Impact and Motion Detections, Time Lapse and Region-based Motion Detections.
• Support Native Parking Mode (hardwiring cable included) (NEW)

New CPU with Image Signal Processing Tuning

In simple terms: the image looks better, especially at night and in high-contrast scenes where most cameras struggle to preserve detail in highlights and dark areas.

A Dashcam Built For The Cloud

Built-in 4G LTE for hassle-free Cloud connectivity

Front camera: 8 megapixels CMOS sensor recording in 4K Ultra High Definition (3840×2160) at 30FPS (155-degree view angle).

Rear camera: 2.1 megapixels Sony STARVIS recording in Full HD (1920×1080) at 30FPS (139-degree view angle).

STARVIS is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

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​• With the free BlackVue Cloud add-on service, check on your car anytime, anywhere.

Discover The 4K Difference

4K in a dashcam is not a gimmick. It is a game-changer.

It is not about playing videos on a giant screen–although you could do that too. It’s about providing video proof.

A dashcam is only as good as its ability to capture crucial details–usually license plate numbers.

The 8-megapixel 4K UHD sensor does just that by capturing 4 times as many pixels as in Full HD.

And with its fast shutter speed, details are frozen in place.

Just pause and zoom in.

Mobile Hotspot Function

Turn your BlackVue into a Wi-Fi router for your car

With Mobile Hotspot Function, your compatible BlackVue can turn into a mobile internet router for up to five devices concurrently. This means you and your passengers can now use your BlackVue’s internet on your laptop, portable game console, tablet or mobile.

​To connect to the BlackVue, simply open your devices’ Wi-Fi menu, select the BlackVue and enter the dashcam’s Wi-Fi password.

Seamless Pairing

Effortless setup

​Simply connect to your dashcam without leaving the BlackVue App. With Seamless Pairing, setting up your dashcam is a breeze. Just power the dashcam, then easily connect from the BlackVue app and follow the simple instructions.

Whether you want to browse your dashcam’s files and settings or connect your dashcam to the Cloud, Seamless Pairing makes everything easy and intuitive.

LTE, WIFI And GPS All Built-in

GPS adds location and speed data to your videos

• Speed: speed data will be overlaid in the video (can be turned off in the settings).
• Location: visualize your vehicle’s location in the BlackVue App or Viewer’s Map.

• 5GHz Wi-Fi lets you connect to your BlackVue with a smartphone and transfer videos at high speed.
• LTE gives you access to your BlackVue over the Cloud from anywhere, anytime.

BlackVue Cloud

Free Cloud Service - Me and My Car Connected

• Enjoy remote Live View and Event Push Notifications to your phone.
• Back up important videos to the Cloud remotely.
• GPS Tracking
• Play and download videos from your dashcam’s memory or the Cloud from anywhere.​​
• Enjoy Two-way Voice Communication with the driver from the app through the BlackVue’s integrated speaker and mic.

Optimised Files Management

​IMPROVED SECURITY AND RELIABILITY

• Event Files Overwrite Protection: Dashcams record in a loop, overwriting older files when the memory is full. DR970X-2CH LTE with optional setting to preserve the last 50 Event videos at all times so you always have time to retrieve important footage without it getting overwritten.
• Adaptive Format-Free File Management: This BlackVue-developed file system improves recording stability and requires less microSD card formatting.
• SD Card Failure Alert: your BlackVue detects as soon as the microSD card fails and warns you with a “Please check SD card” voice alert.
• ​High Capacity Memory Storage up to 256GB
• Scheduled Reboots (see Parking Mode section below)​

Built-in Speaker, Impact Sensor and Motion Detection

• Speaker: your dashcam tells you when it turns on, shuts down or detects errors.
• Accelerometer: detects impacts to trigger Event recording. Triggers Parking Mode* when stationary for 5 minutes.
• Automatically tags video files: while driving, the built-in accelerometer (G-sensor) detects impacts and sudden changes in speed. While parked, your BlackVue also detects visual movements around your vehicles.
• Use the filters in the BlackVue App and Viewer: BlackVue tags all videos (Normal, Event, Parking Mode, etc.), so that you can filter them and quickly find the ones you need in the BlackVue Viewer (Windows, Mac OS, Web) or the BlackVue App (Android, iOS).

* For Parking Mode, the dashcam needs to be hardwired with power from your car battery or an optional Cellink Battery pack.

Sleek Interface

Touch sensor

Tap the touch sensor to trigger Manual Event videos.

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Secure microSD card access

Unplug the DC in power connector and pop the cover open to reveal the microSD card slot.

Intuitive BlackVue App and Viewer

EASILY MANAGE YOUR VIDEO FILES

Easily change your BlackVue configuration settings and browse your videos on your mobile or computer.

• With the BlackVue App, connect to your BlackVue to access files and check real-time Live View for easy setup of your dashcam.
• With the SD Card Viewer, connect your dashcam’s microSD card to your computer to view and backup footage in bulk, as well as export clips, remove sound, etc.
• ​The Web Viewer lets you manage your Cloud-connected dashcams from any web browser at blackvuecloud.com.

Reliable Coaxial Cable

• Connects front and rear camera
• Safer and faster data transmission comparing with USB or analog cable
• Minimise noise for better image quality
• Default cable length of 6 meters is sufficient for most cars, vans, SUVs and MPVs. Optional cable length of 10 or 15 meters is available upon request if needed.

High-Temperature Cut-off

HIGHER HEAT ENDURANCE​

• Endures higher operation temperature than earlier models
• Automatically cuts off the operation when temperature reaches 70 degree Celsius. Automatically restart when temperature cools down to 55 degree Celsius. ​
• Protects the product from the harm of over temperature.​

Native Parking Mode

Hardwiring cable included

DR970X-2CH LTE can be hardwired to your vehicle’s fuse panel for Parking Mode, without requiring optional accessories. The dashcam will switch to Parking Mode automatically when vehicle ignition is turned off. Voltage cutoff and timer can be set in the BlackVue App.

Parking Mode accessories support

DR970X-2CH LTE is also compatible with all Parking Mode Kits and Batteries.

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Disclaimer: Vehicle battery life and performance maybe affected which lead to premature failure especially with frequent short driving. Not compatible with some continental vehicles which may triggers dashboard error. Not recommended for most new vehicles under warranty due to agent restrictions.

Intelligent Parking Mode Monitoring

​Peace of mind with extra security when you are away from your car

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​With Parking Mode Kits or Batteries, you can rest easy, knowing that your car is being monitored while you are away.

BlackVue automatically switches to Parking Mode to monitor your parked vehicle. ​

​Thanks to video buffer, the few seconds leading to triggering events are also recorded.

DR970X-2CH LTE supports two Parking Mode options:

Motion & Impact Detection Parking Mode detects both:

• ​​Motions recorded by the image sensor (marked “P” in the file list).
• Impacts detected by the accelerometer/G-sensor (marked “E” in the file list).

Continuously records at 1FPS (one frame per second). Videos are played back at 30FPS.

1-minute Time lapse Parking Mode video = 30 minutes real time coverage.

Cover a period of more than 27 hours on a 16GB microSD card front and rear at the highest (Extreme) quality setting.

When an impact is detected, the dashcam creates a buffered Event video.

​Note: In Time Lapse mode, only the impact Event videos include buffering. In Motion & Impact Detection mode, both motion and impact videos include buffering.

Learn more about Time Lapse and Motion & Impact Detection here >.

And also:

Parking Mode Event Voice Notifications:

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Upon exiting Parking Mode, your BlackVue tells you if Events were recorded when you were away from your car, so you can check right away the Event videos on the BlackVue App.

​Push Notification:

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​If your dashcam is connected to the Cloud Service, you will receive instant push notification to your smartphone if there's an impact detected when you're away from your car.

Super stealthy:

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Completely turn off all LED indicators in Parking Mode. Only the recording LED indicator facing the interior of the vehicle will blink when motion or impact is detected.

Scheduled Reboot:

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Schedule a daily automatic reboot (optional—by default at night) to minimize potential errors. Reboots happen only if the dashcam is in Parking Mode and not writing data to the microSD card. This means no Normal driving, Event, or Parking Mode recording can be interrupted by a scheduled reboot.

More about Parking Mode

Technical Specifications:

• Model Name: DR970X-2CH LTE
• Type: 2 Channels (front and rear camera)
• Highlights: 4K UHD (front) and Full HD (rear), Built-in 4G LTE, Built-in WiFi and GPS, Sony STARVIS image sensor
• Product Dimensions:

  Front: Black / Width 137.6mm x Height 43mm / 161g

  Rear: Black / Width 67.4mm x Height 25mm / 25g

• Rear Camera Connection: Coaxial cable
• Memory support: MicroSD card up to 256GB
• Recording Mode:

  • Normal recording,

  • Event recording (when impact is detected in normal and parking mode),

  • Manual recording

  • Parking recording (when motion is detected).

  * When using Hardwiring Power Cable, ACC+ will trigger parking mode. When using other methods, G-sensor will trigger parking mode.

• Parking Mode: Yes (with 3-wire hardwiring cable included) using power from car battery or optional Cellink Battery is fully recommended.
• Parking Mode Event Voice Notifications: Yes
• Imaging Sensor:

  Front: 8-Megapixel CMOS sensor

  Rear: Sony STARVIS™ CMOS Sensor (Approx. 2.1 M Pixel)

• Viewing Angle:

  Front: Diagonal 155°, Horizontal 130°, Vertical 70°

  Rear: Diagonal 139°, Horizontal 116°, Vertical 61°

• Resolution Frame Rate:

  Front: 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 30 fps

  Rear: Full HD (1920×1080) @ 30 fps

  * Frame rate may vary during Wi-Fi streaming.

• Video Codec: H.264 (AVC)
• Image Quality and Bitrate Front/Rear:

  Highest (Extreme): 25+10 Mbps

  Highest: 12+10 Mbps

  High: 10+8 Mbps

  Normal: 8+6 Mbps

• Format Free: Yes (Adaptive)
• Event File Overwrite Protection: Yes (up to 50)
• SD Card Failure Alert: Yes
• Scheduled Reboot: Yes
• Video File Extension: MP4
• WiFi: Built-in (802.11 b.g.n)
• Cloud Compatible: Yes
• GPS: Built-in (Dual Band: GPS, GLONASS)
• Microphone: Built-in
• Speaker: Built-in
• Impact Sensor: 3-Axis Acceleration Sensor
• LED Indicators:

  Front: Recording LED, GPS/BT LED, LTE/Wi-Fi LED, Front Security LED, Proximity Sensing indicator LED

  Rear: Rear Security LED

• Button:

  Format Button: Press and hold format button for 5 seconds, and after a beep, release the button. Then, press again and hold for 5 seconds and release the button after a beep to format the microSD card.

  Touch Sensor: Pressing the touch sensor triggers manual recording depending on the firmware settings.

• Operation Temperature: -20℃ – 70℃
• Storage Temperature: -20℃ – 70℃
• High Temp Cut Off: Approx. 70℃
• Backup Battery: Built-in supercapacitor
• Input Power: DC 12V – 24V
• Power Consumption Hour:

  4.5W (Normal Mode)

  3.6 W (Parking Mode)

  * Actual power consumption may vary depending on use conditions and environment.

• Certifications:

  Front: FCC, ISED, CE, UKCA, RCM, RoHS, Telec, WEEE, KC

  Rear: FCC, ISED, CE, UKCA, RCM, RoHS, WEEE, KC

• Software:

  BlackVue Viewer: * Windows 7 or higher, Mac Sierra OS X (10.12) or higher

  BlackVue Web Viewer: * Chrome 71 or higher, Safari 13.0 or higher

• Application: BlackVue Application (Android 4.4.2 or higher, iOS 9.0 or higher)
• Bluetooth: Built-in (V2.1+EDR/4.2)
• LTE: Built-in (SIM card not included)