ROVE Dash Cam Wi-Fi Troubleshooting Guide. Use this guided checklist to reconnect your ROVE dash cam to the ROVE app. Complete the steps in order for the fastest fix. When your phone asks for the dash cam Wi-Fi password, enter 12345678. Keep the dash

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  </style><main class="page"><section class="hero"><div class="hero-content"><div class="eyebrow">ROVE Support Guide</div><h1 id="page-title">Wi-Fi Not Connecting?</h1><p>Use this guided checklist to reconnect your ROVE dash cam to the ROVE app. Complete the steps in order for the fastest fix.</p><div class="chips"><span class="chip">R2-4K</span><span class="chip">R2-4K PRO</span><span class="chip">R2-4K DUAL</span><span class="chip">R2-4K DUAL PRO</span><span class="chip">R3</span></div></div></section><section class="quick-grid"><article class="quick-card"><div class="quick-label">Default Password</div><div class="quick-value">12345678</div></article><article class="quick-card"><div class="quick-label">Connection Type</div><div class="quick-value">Local Wi-Fi</div></article><article class="quick-card"><div class="quick-label">Internet Needed?</div><div class="quick-value">No</div></article><article class="quick-card"><div class="quick-label">Best Range</div><div class="quick-value">Within 10 m</div></article></section><section class="callout"><div class="callout-icon">&#x1F512;</div><div><h2 id="rove-wi-fi-password">ROVE Wi-Fi password</h2><p>When your phone asks for the dash cam Wi-Fi password, enter <code>12345678</code>. Keep the dash cam powered on and make sure a compatible microSD card is inserted before connecting.</p></div></section><section class="callout warning"><div class="callout-icon">&#x26A0;&#xFE0F;</div><div><h3 id="important-no-internet-is-normal">Important: &#x201C;No Internet&#x201D; is normal</h3><p>The dash cam Wi-Fi is only used to connect your phone directly to the camera. It does not provide internet. If your phone says <strong>No Internet</strong>, stay connected to the ROVE Wi-Fi and return to the ROVE app.</p></div></section><div class="section-title"><h2 id="step-by-step-fix">Step-by-step fix</h2></div><section class="steps"><details><summary><div class="step-num">1</div><div class="step-head"><h3 id="reset-the-dash-cam-to-default-settings">Reset the dash cam to default settings</h3><p>Clears settings that may block Wi-Fi pairing.</p></div><div class="chev">&#x2304;</div></summary><div class="step-body two-col"><div class="panel ios"><h4 id="r2-4k--r2-4k-pro--dual-models">R2-4K / R2-4K PRO / DUAL models</h4><ol><li>Stop recording if the camera is recording.</li><li>Open <strong>System Settings</strong>.</li><li>Select <strong>Default Settings</strong>, then press <strong>OK</strong>.</li><li>Restart the dash cam.</li></ol></div><div class="panel ios"><h4 id="rove-r3">ROVE R3</h4><ol><li>Tap the home screen.</li><li>Tap the blue <strong>Settings</strong> icon.</li><li>Go to <strong>System Settings &#x2192; Default Settings &#x2192; Confirm</strong>.</li><li>Restart the dash cam.</li></ol></div></div></details><details><summary><div class="step-num">2</div><div class="step-head"><h3 id="forget-the-saved-rove-wi-fi-network">Forget the saved ROVE Wi-Fi network</h3><p>Removes stale phone-side connection data.</p></div><div class="chev">&#x2304;</div></summary><div class="step-body two-col"><div class="panel ios"><h4 id="iphone">iPhone</h4><ol><li>Turn on Wi-Fi on the dash cam.</li><li>On the iPhone, open <strong>Settings &#x2192; Wi&#x2011;Fi</strong>.</li><li>Tap the blue <strong>&#x24D8;</strong> next to the ROVE network.</li><li>Tap <strong>Forget This Network</strong> and confirm.</li><li>Restart both the iPhone and the dash cam.</li></ol></div><div class="panel android"><h4 id="android">Android</h4><ol><li>Turn on Wi-Fi on the dash cam.</li><li>Open <strong>Settings &#x2192; Wi&#x2011;Fi</strong>.</li><li>Tap the ROVE network or tap and hold it.</li><li>Select <strong>Forget</strong>, <strong>Forget Network</strong>, or <strong>Remove</strong>.</li><li>Restart both the phone and the dash cam.</li></ol></div></div></details><details><summary><div class="step-num">3</div><div class="step-head"><h3 id="reinstall-the-rove-app">Reinstall the ROVE app</h3><p>Refreshes app data and permissions.</p></div><div class="chev">&#x2304;</div></summary><div class="step-body two-col"><div class="panel ios"><h4 id="iphone-1">iPhone</h4><ol><li>Delete the ROVE app.</li><li>Restart the iPhone.</li><li>Install the latest ROVE app from the App Store.</li><li>Open the app and allow requested permissions, including <strong>Location</strong>, <strong>Bluetooth</strong> if requested, <strong>Photos</strong>, and <strong>Local Network</strong> if shown.</li></ol></div><div class="panel android"><h4 id="android-1">Android</h4><ol><li>Uninstall the ROVE app.</li><li>Restart the phone.</li><li>Install the latest ROVE app from Google Play.</li><li>Allow requested permissions, especially <strong>Location</strong>, <strong>Nearby devices</strong> if shown, <strong>Photos/Media</strong>, and <strong>Camera</strong>.</li></ol></div></div></details><details><summary><div class="step-num">4</div><div class="step-head"><h3 id="turn-on-wi-fi-on-the-dash-cam">Turn on Wi-Fi on the dash cam</h3><p>The ROVE network only appears after Wi-Fi is enabled on the camera.</p></div><div class="chev">&#x2304;</div></summary><div class="step-body two-col"><div class="panel"><h4 id="button-models">Button models</h4><ol><li>Power on the dash cam.</li><li>Long-press the <strong>Emergency Lock / Wi-Fi</strong> button for about 2 seconds.</li><li>Look for the Wi-Fi icon or Wi-Fi name/password screen.</li></ol></div><div class="panel"><h4 id="touchscreen-models">Touchscreen models</h4><ol><li>Power on the dash cam.</li><li>Open the Wi-Fi option from the camera screen or settings menu.</li><li>Keep this screen open while connecting from your phone.</li></ol></div></div></details><details><summary><div class="step-num">5</div><div class="step-head"><h3 id="connect-through-the-rove-app">Connect through the ROVE app</h3><p>Use the app&#x2019;s pairing flow, then return to the app after joining Wi-Fi.</p></div><div class="chev">&#x2304;</div></summary><div class="step-body"><div class="panel ios"><ol><li>Open the ROVE app and choose your dash cam model.</li><li>Tap <strong>Connect to Wi&#x2011;Fi Network</strong>. Your phone&#x2019;s Wi-Fi settings may open.</li><li>Select the ROVE network, usually shown as <code>ROVE_R***_xxxxxx</code> or a similar ROVE name.</li><li>Enter <code>12345678</code> as the password.</li><li>Stay connected even if your phone says <strong>No Internet</strong>.</li><li>Return to the ROVE app. The live view should appear.</li></ol></div><div class="mini-note"><strong>Android tip:</strong> If prompted, choose <strong>Always connect</strong>, <strong>Stay connected</strong>, or <strong>Don&#x2019;t ask again &#x2192; Yes</strong>. This allows your phone to stay connected to the dash cam even though the dash cam Wi-Fi has no internet.</div></div></details></section><div class="section-title"><h2 id="still-not-connecting">Still not connecting?</h2></div><section class="checks"><article class="check"><h3 id="disable-vpn-or-security-apps">Disable VPN or security apps</h3><p>Temporarily turn off VPN, antivirus, ad blockers, private DNS, or Wi&#x2011;Fi security tools. These can block the local camera connection.</p></article><article class="check"><h3 id="turn-off-mobile-data-assistance">Turn off mobile data assistance</h3><p>Disable settings such as Wi&#x2011;Fi Assist, Smart Network Switch, Adaptive Connectivity, or Auto Switch to Mobile Data while pairing.</p></article><article class="check"><h3 id="check-app-permissions">Check app permissions</h3><p>Make sure the ROVE app has all requested permissions. Missing Location or Local Network permissions can prevent the camera from appearing.</p></article><article class="check"><h3 id="keep-devices-close">Keep devices close</h3><p>Pair while standing near the vehicle. Avoid thick walls, metal barriers, or other electronics between your phone and the dash cam.</p></article><article class="check"><h3 id="update-firmware-after-reconnecting">Update firmware after reconnecting</h3><p>Once the app connects, check for firmware updates in the ROVE app. Firmware updates are delivered through the app for supported models.</p></article><article class="check"><h3 id="reset-phone-network-settings">Reset phone network settings</h3><p>Use this only as a last resort because it removes saved Wi-Fi passwords. Then restart the phone and repeat the guide from Step 2.</p></article></section><section class="contact"><h2 id="need-more-help-contact-rove-customer-care">Need more help? Contact ROVE Customer Care.</h2><p>Share your dash cam model, phone model, and a screenshot of any connection error so our team can help faster.</p><div class="contact-grid"><div class="contact-card"><strong>Text us</strong><span>1-844-ROVE-CAM</span><small>1-844-768-3226</small></div><div class="contact-card"><strong>Email us</strong><span>help@rovedashcam.com</span><small>Response in about 6 hours</small></div><div class="contact-card"><strong>Hours</strong><span>7 days a week</span><small>9 AM &#x2013; 5 PM PST</small></div></div></section><p class="footer-note">ROVE Dash Cam Wi-Fi Troubleshooting Guide &#xB7; Updated HTML help article</p></main>

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