There is no screen on the unit, instead you’ll need to use the companion app to check the camera view.
Rather than a quick release mount the Reco features a standard camera tripod thread and needs to be screwed onto the included windscreen mount. This would be fine if the camera stayed in the car, but as it’s designed to be taken out constantly screwing and unscrewing it becomes rather a pain.
As well as the screen mount you also get a long USB cable for powering the unit in the car and a shorter cable for putting photos and videos off the camera.
To get setup you’ll need to download the companion app and connect to the camera via a WiFi network created by the Reco. The app controls the Reco settings and there are lots to look over so it’s worth spending some time checking them out.
Interestingly Asus provide the option to backup footage to an online account via your mobile phone (again this is setup in the app), so in the event of the camera detecting an emergency it is hopped your mobile will be able to upload footage so even if the camera and memory card become damaged the footage is saved.
Once connected you can live stream footage from the app, very useful when initially positioning the camera to ensure it’s got a good view.
This is also handy when you take the camera out of the car and you can use the app to control the camera taking video, photos or time lapse. Disappointingly the time lapse feature only triggers photos to be taken, it doesn’t create a time lapse video, and so you’d be left with hundreds of photos to manually create a timelapse with.
Photo quality is OK, the colours were a little washed out and photos are not crisp or detailed so it’s unlikely to replace your mobile unless you’re after a wide angle shot.
The other side of the Reco is use as a dash camera. It fairs a lot better as a dash camera, with good video quality and a good wide angle shot that takes in multiple lanes of traffic. The Reco can also record sound and it picks up voices in the car very clearly.
The Asus Reco is an OK bit of kit, it feels really well made but as a 2-in-1 there are niggles that dedicated dash cameras or action cameras don’t have. Given the price you could just as easily get a low cost dash cam and action camera with money left over, although it’s likely these would be of a lower build quality.
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Can the Asus Reco Smart Dash Camera be used with the Zus Smart USB Charger and Car Finder?
Yes, the Asus Reco Smart Dash Camera can be used with the Zus Smart USB Charger and Car Finder. The smart USB charger and car finder can provide power to the dash camera while also serving as a useful tool for locating your car in a crowded parking lot.
Are Asus Reco Smart Dash Cameras Better Than HP F800G Dash Cameras?
When comparing Asus Reco Smart dash cameras to the HP F800G dash camera, it’s important to consider features such as video resolution, field of view, and user interface. While both brands offer quality products, the HP F800G dash camera has garnered favorable reviews for its reliability and performance.
