Drive Smarter

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About this app

NOW AVAILABLE ON ANDROID AUTO!

Drive Smarter enhances your driving experience when you are using select* connected Cobra and Escort devices.

Drive Smarter lets you use your smartphone as a companion to your DashCam.

A streamlined onboarding process lets you quickly connect your Dash Cam and configure it as part of your dashboard. You can "add" a virtual vehicle to your account, then add compatible* Cobra and Escort branded devices to your vehicle.

Users with mobile WiFi hotspots** can optionally connect their cameras directly to the Drive Smarter cloud, to avail of instant upload of videos and to share time-sensitive data and event information.

View recordings stored on your Dash Camera SD card; recordings are conveniently sorted by timeline which highlights events of importance; such as possible collisions or impact. Select files to download to your phone; trim video clips and share with your contacts using your favorite communications app.

Take advantage of streamlined reports generated for insurance claims processing.

Get help using the in-built Mayday services that are automatically triggered in severe collisions - send details regarding your current situation to a designed in-case-of-emergency contact.

Keep your devices' firmware up-to-date so you are enjoying all the latest features that your devices' have to offer.

Emergency videos stored in the Drive Smarter cloud. ***

Convenient Snapshot button lets you remotely take photos via connected cameras, with a tap on your smartphone screen.

currently the Drive Smarter app and service is compatible with the Cobra SC- series Dash Cameras. Check out drivesmarter.com for up-to-date information.

* should have upload / download speeds equal to or exceeding 4G / Cat 4 speeds

** See drivesmarter.com for latest storage / deletion policies for free user accounts on the Drive Smarter cloud.
The essential in-car companion for select Cobra and Escort Dash Cams
Updated on
Oct 19, 2026

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
  • This app may share these data types with third parties
    App info and performance
  • This app may collect these data types
    Personal info, Health and fitness and 4 others
  • Data is encrypted in transit
  • You can request that data be deleted

Ratings and reviews

13.9K reviews
Todd Robertti
October 5, 2024
Even with the new update this app is absolute dog s$&#. It still won't connect 90% of the time. Settings never load etc. Update: The new version of the app is better at connecting, but it won't run unless you give it access to your data, pictures, contacts and more. Absolutely unacceptable. Let us decide what you have access to. Time to move on to another brand.
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Cedar Electronics
October 30, 2021
Hi, please contact us at GetAppHelp@cedarelectronics.com with details such as the model you are trying to connect with. We will reach out to you with assistance.
trish corley
July 28, 2022
It's just a map that can connect to the dash cam. It can't give directions (not a GPS). When I input speed cameras they are gone the next day or later that day so why input them. It won't hold personal marks like frequent places you go or, like previously mentioned, if I mark something on my normal path it disappears so (speed Cameras on my normal path home/ to work). So it doesn't have a purpose for me and is now uninstalled.
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Barry King
January 4, 2021
This app is practically useless. It won't connect to my phone because it's "out of range," yet they're sitting on top of one another. I've been trying to update the firmware on my Cobra SC 201 dash cam for days now. The app downloads the new firmware then just sits and spins as it connects to device access point. No connection is ever made. I've followed the troubleshooting recommendations to no avail. Scrap it and start over again.
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What’s new

- Bug Fixes & Performance Improvements
- Improved in-app information for a clearer and easier start