[PC] How to Update Safety Camera Data

Click here for instructions if you are using a Mac computer.

What is Safety Camera Data?

Thinkware's Safety Camera Data is a database of registered Red Light and Speed Camera locations in the US or Canada. This data is uploaded to the GPS-enabled dashcam to provide audible alerts in real time while driving.

Compatible Dash Cams

GPS Antenna can be added to non-included models.

How to Enable the Safety Camera Feature

Enabling Safety Cameras will allow the Dash Cam to give sound warnings regarding Speed Cameras and Red Light Cameras in your area. 

How to Update the Safety Camera Data

1. Remove the MicroSD Card from the Dash Cam.

2. Insert the MicroSD into the included Transflash adapter or USB Reader. 

3. Insert the Transflash adapter or USB Reader into your Mac Computer.

4. Open the MicroSD Card on your computer and find the ④ "driveinfo" folder.

5. Click here to go to the downloads page.

6. Select your ⑥ dash cam series.

7. Select your ⑦ dash cam model.

8. Select the ⑧ Speed Cam Data tab.

9. Select Download.

10. Once the download is complete, select ⑩ open.

11. Select and copy the downloaded ⑪ smartguidepoint.dx2 file.

12. Once copied, select the ⑫ MicroSD Card from the left-side panel. 

13. Select the ⑬ "driveinfo" folder.

14. Right-click and ⑭  paste the smartguidepoint.dx2 inside of the driveinfo folder.

15. Ensure the smartguidepoint.dx2 file is inside of the driveinfo folder.

*If the folder previously contained a smartguidepoint.dx2 file, please delete it before pasting the new version.

16. You can now safely remove the MicroSD Card from the computer and insert it back into the Dash Cam.

The dash cam will power up normally and say "continuous recording will now start."

There is no indication of this update.

To check if this has been successfully updated go to Dash Cam Info and note the Safety Camera Version.

You have successfully updated the Safety Camera Data!

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Safety Camera Data, please reach out to our team at support@thinkware.com or 1-844-865-9273.