
Cobra SC 400D
The ULTIMATE Smart Dash Cams
The SC 400/400D are the ultimate smart dash cams you need to make your drive smarter and safer. With real-time alerts from the Drive Smarter community, Ultra HD 4K resolution, and Alexa built-in, the SC series combine the best tech in easy-to-use dash cams.

















Cobra SC 400D
4K Smart Dash Cam with Optional Rear-View Accessory Camera
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ULTIMATE CONTROL OF YOUR DRIVE
The SC 400/400D is the intelligent co-pilot you need to give you ultimate control of your drive. Get the ultimate protection with advanced tech and alerts from the Drive Smarter community.

1See Every Detail in 4K
With Ultra HD 4K resolution, you'll get 4x the pixel resolution vs 1080P, so you can see and capture every detail on your drive
2Alexa is Ready to Help
From playing music to navigating to finding restaurants, Alexa is ready to help answer any question or request while you're on the road
3Cover All the Angles
Record the road ahead, behind, and inside the vehicle all at the same time so you can cover all the angles and know exactly what happened*
*Available on Dual-View configuration only

4More Than Just a Dash Cam
Get notifications of red light camera and speed camera locations, police activity, and many more alerts from the nationwide community of drivers
5The Peace of Mind You Need
Emergency Mayday Alert, Incident Reports, and Parking Mode features ensure maximum protection for you, your cargo, and your vehicle
6Intuitive User Controls
An intuitive 3" touchscreen display plus built-in voice commands provides quick and easy operation of the dash cam features and settings
ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Cloud Video Management
Instantly store, edit and share footage from anywhere with built-in Wi-Fi

Dual-Band Wi-Fi
Ensure a flawless connection to the cloud and receive automatic software updates and alerts

Drive Smarter® App
Get notified of road hazards and threats detected by the entire Drive Smarter community

Rear-View Camera Optional
Capture the view behind your vehicle with the optional rear-view accessory camera

Extreme Temperature Protection
Supercapacitor technology allows the camera to withstand frigid cold and intense heat

16 GB or 32 GB SD Card Included
A high-quality 16 or 32 GB memory card comes preloaded with your SC 400 or 400D
LIVE POLICE ALERTS ON-SCREEN
Get exclusive live police alerts on-screen with the Cobra SC 400D. Cobra SC smart dash cams are the only products that show exclusive live police alerts like radar speed zones, speed camera locations, and more.

COMPARE MODELS
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High Def Resolution | High Def Resolution | High Def Resolution | High Def Resolution |
Screen Display | Screen Display | Screen Display | Screen Display |
Dual-View | Dual-View | Dual-View | Dual-View |
Includes SD Card | Includes SD Card | Includes SD Card | Includes SD Card |
Real-Time Alerts with Drive Smarter® App | Real-Time Alerts with Drive Smarter® App | Real-Time Alerts with Drive Smarter® App | Real-Time Alerts with Drive Smarter® App |
Built-in GPS | Built-in GPS | Built-in GPS | Built-in GPS |
Dual-Band Wi-Fi | Dual-Band Wi-Fi | Dual-Band Wi-Fi | Dual-Band Wi-Fi |
Bluetooth Connectivity | Bluetooth Connectivity | Bluetooth Connectivity | Bluetooth Connectivity |
Emergency Video | Emergency Video | Emergency Video | Emergency Video |
Mayday Alert | Mayday Alert | Mayday Alert | Mayday Alert |
Incident Reports | Incident Reports | Incident Reports | Incident Reports |
Cloud Video Management | Cloud Video Management | Cloud Video Management | Cloud Video Management |
Parking Mode & Motion Sensing Security | Parking Mode & Motion Sensing Security | Parking Mode & Motion Sensing Security | Parking Mode & Motion Sensing Security |
Advanced Driver Assistance System | Advanced Driver Assistance System | Advanced Driver Assistance System | Advanced Driver Assistance System |
Enhanced Night Vision | Enhanced Night Vision | Enhanced Night Vision | Enhanced Night Vision |
Includes IR Interior Camera | Includes IR Interior Camera | Includes IR Interior Camera | Includes IR Interior Camera |
Includes Rear-View Camera |
Includes Rear-View Camera |
Includes Rear-View Camera |
Includes Rear-View Camera |
Voice Commands | Voice Commands | Voice Commands | Voice Commands |
Compatible with Accessory Cameras | Compatible with Accessory Cameras | Compatible with Accessory Cameras | Compatible with Accessory Cameras |
Alexa Built-In | Alexa Built-In | Alexa Built-In | Alexa Built-In |
3-Camera Capable | 3-Camera Capable | 3-Camera Capable | 3-Camera Capable |
Touchscreen Controls | Touchscreen Controls | Touchscreen Controls | Touchscreen Controls |
Made for iPhone (MFI) Certified | Made for iPhone (MFI) Certified | Made for iPhone (MFI) Certified | Made for iPhone (MFI) Certified |
Polarized Lens | Polarized Lens | Polarized Lens | Polarized Lens |
JOIN THE DRIVE SMARTER® COMMUNITY

THE NEW DRIVE SMARTER® APPTHE NEW DRIVE SMARTER® APP
Enhance your experience with the new Drive Smarter® app. Drive Smarter allows you to view and manage all of your videos, alerts, safety and security features, and device settings, all from a single, unified app.
Download the app for either Android or iOS smartphones and connect with the Drive Smarter community to share and receive alerts from other Cobra devices and drivers.
WHAT'S IN THE BOX
Included with your SC 400/400D Smart Dash Cam:

If you believe you have detected a vulnerability or risk to a product or service from Cobra, or if you wish to contact us regarding a compliance matter, we want to hear from you and are committed to quickly resolving your concerns. Please contact us.
FIRMWARE UPDATES
Ensure the camera is connected to a constant power source during the update process. Failure to do so could result in your unit becoming non-functional. Your vehicles cigarette lighter socket or a household outlet work best
Using the Drive Smarter App
- • Power up your camera by connecting to constant power source such as your vehicles CLA adapter or a household outlet.
- • When you Connect your camera, the app will check if a newer firmware update is available on the server.
- • Press ‘Download’ on the notification to download the latest Firmware.
- • Follow the instructions on the Drive Smarter Mobile Application. If successful, the camera’s LED’s will begin blinking while the firmware is being installed.
- • To check that the Firmware update was successful, you can check the ‘About’ screen in your camera’s settings menu
Using a Mac or PC For optimal performance, check www.cobra.com periodically for software updates.
- • Connect the Dash Cam to your computer using the included USB to Micro-USB cable.
- • The camera will be listed in Windows Explorer/Finder.
- • Download the update file for your model and save it to your computer. It will end with “.bin” as the file extension. Note: You do not need to double click or open this file on the computer.
- • Copy/paste or drag the update file you downloaded .bin file into the root directory of the Camera’s SD Card.
- • Wait for the file to transfer and then safely disconnect the Dash Cam from the computer. The Dash Cam will turn off.
- • Plug the Micro USB cord into a reliable power source such as your home’s outlet or your vehicle’s CLA adapter. The Dash Cam will turn on and automatically boot into the Firmware Update Menu.
- • Follow the directions on the camera display to update firmware if the unit has one. Units without displays will update automatically.
- • You can check if your camera is up to date by checking the firmware in your camera’s ‘About’ setting submenu.
Item # SC400D
SPECIFICATIONS:
Unit Dimensions: |
3.41” H x 1.29” W x 2.03” D(86.5mm H x 32.7mm W x 51.5mm D)(main cam) |
Individual Box Dimensions: |
7.52” H x 5.04” W x 3.15” D (191mm H x 128mm W x 80mm D) |
Individual Box Weight: |
1.47 lbs (667 g.) |
Is my camera compatible with Drive Smarter?
Only Cobra's SC Series cameras (SC 100, SC 201, SC 200/200D, and SC 400D) are currently compatible with Drive Smarter. Drive Smarter does not support legacy Cobra dash cameras (DASH Series, CDR Series) at this time.
Do I need to pay for Drive Smarter?
No, Drive Smarter is a free service provided to users of our SC series cameras.
Why am I having trouble connecting the camera in Drive Smarter?
You may have previously established a Bluetooth connection with the camera. If this is the case, please go into your phone's OS Bluetooth menu and 'Unpair' your camera from your phone.
How can I use the Mayday Alert feature?
Simply enable the G-Sensor and Mayday Alert setting on your camera, and enter your Emergency Contact info into Drive Smarter. From there, Drive Smarter and the dash camera will take care of the rest. If the camera detects that you have been in a serious collision (Level 5 G-sensor event), it will automatically lock the latest recording and notify your emergency contact.
How do I connect my camera via Wi-Fi?
You do not need to manually establish a Wi-Fi connection to your dash cam. Drive Smarter uses Bluetooth to automatically manage connection types depending on which feature you are using within the app. If you are using a feature that requires Wi-Fi, the app will walk you through establishing a a Bluetooth connection. Note: Older Android operating systems (Android 6, 7, and 8) may prompt the user to exit the app and connect via the OS Wi-Fi menu.
Why is Alexa not working?
• Ensure that you have downloaded the Alexa App. You need to connect your camera to the Alexa app to enable this feature.
• Check that the volume on your phone is turned up. The SC 400D uses its specially tuned microphones to invoke Alexa from the background of your phone and automatically reconnect when you enter your car. The phone is still the main source of audio for Alexa, enabling you to hear the replies through your car’s speakers.
• Check that Bluetooth is enabled on your phone.
• If you see a red bar on the camera, press the Alexa mute/unmute button on the bottom of the unit next to the power button.