Reviews of Drive HD by Cobra

By: Cobra Electronics Corporation

List of user reviews and ratings for Drive HD by Cobra

Total ratings

3.10 (Rating count: 224)

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Review summary

Users commonly face connectivity problems between the Drive HD app and Cobra dash cameras, with many unable to connect or maintain connection via WiFi or Bluetooth. Video playback and downloading are often faulty or impossible, frustrating users needing footage for evidence. The app suffers from poor usability and an unhelpful interface, compounded by slow speed and frequent lag. Many users report lack of support and infrequent updates, leading to dissatisfaction, despite occasional praise for the core app features when it works correctly.

Pros

App works as intended when it connects properly.
Allows connecting to Cobra dash cams via WiFi and Bluetooth in some cases.
Provides video footage from the dash cam for review.
Includes features like live view and video downloading (when functional).
Integration with Cobra products is present.

Cons

Frequent connectivity issues between app and dash cam devices (WiFi and Bluetooth).
Unable to download or play videos consistently; videos often fail or freeze.
App has poor user interface and is not user-friendly, making it difficult to access or share footage.
Lack of support and updates from Cobra; app is outdated and support is unresponsive.
Live video feed functionality is unreliable or missing.
Slow WiFi transfer speeds and laggy live view experience.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 1.80

All time rating average: 3.10

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Date	Author	Comment
2024-04-07	Dy*****	I'm connected to my cobra SC200D dash camera via the built in wifi & Bluetooth and the app says, "You are not connected to a compatible Cobra Dash Cam network." With the cost of the dash camera, one would expect the software to view the footage to actually work.
I'm connected to my cobra SC200D dash camera via the built in wifi & Bluetooth and the app says, "You are not connected to a compatible Cobra Dash Cam network." With the cost of the dash camera, one would expect the software to view the footage to actually work.
2023-02-10	Ma*****	Can't download videos, half the videos will not play, or freeze part way in. No live view. Anti virus program lists this app as dangerous. Vulnerable to hacking.
Can't download videos, half the videos will not play, or freeze part way in. No live view. Anti virus program lists this app as dangerous. Vulnerable to hacking.
2023-02-08	Ke*****	I've had this Roadscout from 2021. I've reserved judgement till Now. DO NOT PURCHASE THIS ITEM. Where this fails is the terrible Support both with the Unit itself, and this really useless app that hasn't been updated since 2019. One of the main reasons why people purchase Dash Cans is to have proof at your fingertips to show what occurred. This Does not provide you with that option. It's supposed to, but it DOES NOT. You cannot download the files from the cam to your phone. Get anything but this
I've had this Roadscout from 2021. I've reserved judgement till Now. DO NOT PURCHASE THIS ITEM. Where this fails is the terrible Support both with the Unit itself, and this really useless app that hasn't been updated since 2019. One of the main reasons why people purchase Dash Cans is to have proof at your fingertips to show what occurred. This Does not provide you with that option. It's supposed to, but it DOES NOT. You cannot download the files from the cam to your phone. Get anything but this
2022-11-26	Er*****	Escort and Cobra always carry top of the line products and I am no less impressed with this app. It works amazing and I would recommend their products and apps to anyone.
Escort and Cobra always carry top of the line products and I am no less impressed with this app. It works amazing and I would recommend their products and apps to anyone.
2022-11-17	Jo*****	Epic fail my new dash cam and app can't seem to connect. I will keep using the dash cam without the app but it would be nice if they could actually connect and work together.
Epic fail my new dash cam and app can't seem to connect. I will keep using the dash cam without the app but it would be nice if they could actually connect and work together.
2022-11-07	Sp*****	App does connect to device. Try to connect with wifi and opening the app gives the message saying it's not a compatible device. Using a cobra SC 201
App does connect to device. Try to connect with wifi and opening the app gives the message saying it's not a compatible device. Using a cobra SC 201
2022-10-01	De*****	When it works it is fairly good, however the problem is it doesn't work anymore and I can no longer get a live feed of the dash cam. I can connect to my dash cam's Wi-Fi, however it still won't pick up a live feed. The typical solution is to do a factory reset of my Road Scout, but doing this every time your app breaks is annoying. Cobra produces good products but their software is lacking. Edit:Got it to work because I was selecting the wrong option when it asked for permission to use Wi-Fi.
When it works it is fairly good, however the problem is it doesn't work anymore and I can no longer get a live feed of the dash cam. I can connect to my dash cam's Wi-Fi, however it still won't pick up a live feed. The typical solution is to do a factory reset of my Road Scout, but doing this every time your app breaks is annoying. Cobra produces good products but their software is lacking. Edit:Got it to work because I was selecting the wrong option when it asked for permission to use Wi-Fi.
2022-08-07	Do*****	One of the reason behind buying this was the phone app, well I have Samsung S20 plus and the app seems to see the dash cam but yet when I goto connect to it with the app it says need buletooth app REALLY. $365 dollars wasted and can not even get tech support from cobra. With this experience I will no longer buy there products and sending this one back and ordering a different dashcam. What has happen to cobra products they sure have gone down hill over the years.
One of the reason behind buying this was the phone app, well I have Samsung S20 plus and the app seems to see the dash cam but yet when I goto connect to it with the app it says need buletooth app REALLY. $365 dollars wasted and can not even get tech support from cobra. With this experience I will no longer buy there products and sending this one back and ordering a different dashcam. What has happen to cobra products they sure have gone down hill over the years.
2022-07-05	Do*****	Does not link to the phone. Appears lots have this issue. I would recommend people stay away from their products if you plan to use a phone to view video.
Does not link to the phone. Appears lots have this issue. I would recommend people stay away from their products if you plan to use a phone to view video.
2022-06-06	5a*****	Absolutely awful. Can't download the videos. Most of the time can't even view them. Tried contacting about it and never got a response. Glad I spent $400 on something that doesn't fully work for its purpose
Absolutely awful. Can't download the videos. Most of the time can't even view them. Tried contacting about it and never got a response. Glad I spent $400 on something that doesn't fully work for its purpose