
Cobra SC 201
Dual-View Smart Dash Cam with Navigation & Real-Time Driver Alerts
The Cobra SC 201 gives you the peace of mind and convenience you need to plan and video record your trip safely. Drive smarter and safer with the only smart dash cam that provides heads-up navigation and real-time driver alerts.

















Cobra SC 201
Dual-View Smart Dash Cam with Navigation & Real-Time Driver Alerts
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SC 201 SMART DASH CAM
With exclusive navigation built in, the Cobra SC 201 is the only smart dash cam that captures your drive and provides on-screen notifications to upcoming turns and other driver alerts.

1Front & Interior View
Complete coverage of the front and vehicle interior with Full HD (1080P) resolution and infrared LED interior camera
2Real-Time Driver Alerts
Stay aware on your trip and get red light and speed camera notifications and crowdsourced radar detector alerts
3Heads-Up Navigation
Drive safer with on-screen notifications to upcoming turns, even if your map is running in the background on your phone

4Trip Planning
Plan your trip easily using addresses, keywords, or points of interest to see route options as well as traffic and road alerts
5Cloud Video Management
Store, edit, and share footage with built-in WiFi connectivity and easy access to a gallery view of your videos in the cloud
6Emergency Recordings
A built-in G-Sensor detects impacts or sudden braking and automatically locks your video recordings for safekeeping
ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Full HD Video (1080P)
Record in Full HD (1080p) on both the front and interior cameras with live video shown on the 2” LCD screen

Infrared Cabin Night Vision
At night or when it's dark out, record clear interior video footage with the built-in infrared LED cabin night vision

Incident Reports
After an accident, easily share an Incident Report with your insurance information, incident details, and related videos

Mayday Notification
Mayday Notification sends an email and text to a designated contact in the event of a serious accident

SD Card Included
An included SD Card ensures you can start recording crystal-clear videos with your dash cam immediately

Advanced Driver Assistance
Lane departure and forward collision warnings let you know if you’re drifting or quickly approaching an object
LIVE POLICE ALERTS ON-SCREEN
Get exclusive live police alerts on-screen with the Cobra SC 201. 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 Resolution | High Resolution | High Resolution | High 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 Recordings | Emergency Recordings | Emergency Recordings | Emergency Recordings |
Mayday Notification | Mayday Notification | Mayday Notification | Mayday Notification |
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 |
Heads-Up Navigation | Heads-Up Navigation | Heads-Up Navigation | Heads-Up Navigation |
Trip Planning | Trip Planning | Trip Planning | Trip Planning |
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 |
JOIN THE DRIVE SMARTER® COMMUNITY

THE 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 201 smart dash cam:
- 16GB MicroSD card
- Adhesive mount
- Vehicle charger
- Micro USB data cable

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 # SC201
SPECIFICATIONS:
Unit Dimensions:
4.21” H x 1.72” W x 1.85” D(106.9mm H x 43.6mm W x 47.01mm D)
Individual Box Dimensions:
7.36” H x 4.92” W x 2.60” D(187mm H x 125mm W x 66mm D)
Individual Box Weight:
.94 lbs (428 g.)
Model: SC201
Master Pack Qty. 4
Master Pack Dimension 11.42” H x 8.11” W x 5.79” D (290mm H x 206mm W x 147mm D)
Master Pack Weight: 4.11 lbs. (1862 g.)
UPC # 028377 10795 5
Master Pack Barcode 1 00 28377 10795 2
Is my camera compatible with Drive Smarter?
Only Cobra's SC Series cameras (SC100, SC201, and SC200/200D) are compatible. 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 phones OS Bluetooth menu and 'Unpair' your camera from your phone.
How can I use the MayDay feature?
Simply enable the G-Sensor and Mayday setting on your camera, andenter 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 WiFi?
You do not need to manually establish a WiFi 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 WiFi, 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 WiFi menu.