Best review ever! Thank you for your time doing that and also updating the video description with the latest motion detection update!

Very well done! You have a very pleasing voice and presentation method.

In terms of video clarity, is the mini 2 clearer than the mini 1? Does the mini 1 also include voice activation? Thanks

great review. do you know the difference bet Garmin's parking GUARD feature versus parking MODE? I have Garmin 46/47s in my cars all front facing and hardwired with Garmin's parking cable. I connected a new Mini2 to an always on 12v socket in the trunk and wondered if parking GUARD would drain the car battery (directly connected to the always on 12v socket and not hardwired with a parking mode cable). thanks!

Can I use 2 DC mini 2 in the same app? One for front and one for rear?

My issue with this. And it would be probably the same with any built in wifi unit is I run wireless Android auto via a dongle. The dongle uses a wifi function also. Basically the AA wireless over rides the Mini2 wireless feature. After some extensive testing camera records as normal when asking it to record a video. But wonder if this will be an issue with some newer vehicles running AA or Carplay wireless.

Great video!

Great work!

So what is the actual difference betwen the garmin mini 1 vs 2 ? The mini 1 is still available in my country, should I buy 1 which is 50% the price of the mini2 ? Or is the mini 2 that much better and worth the buy ? Thanx and best regards.

Great review man. I'm thinking about getting the Garmin mine2 for the back of my Jeep. Your review just made my decision easier. Thanks.

Usually when something is discontinued its because they cheapened the product or took something away and made into a service. Can you do a video that explains pros and cons on future products that focus on these details.

very informative video .. thank you .. could you share the link for the wiring kit ? Im not sure which model I should be looking for..

thanks for sharing man👌

I think the overheating issue while in parking guard mode would be better tested during a more prolonged period with the vehicle in sun exposure. Perhaps for at least several hours.

@harrisonjr98

3 жыл бұрын

In Greenstone's review, he mentioned that the camera heated up rapidly when it happened and seemed to be related to power draw issues more than ambient temp.

@UNKNOWN2009

2 жыл бұрын

I never had an issue during summer and it was hot to touch. 🤷🏽‍♂️

Certain Blackvue cams have cellular built in.

Considering getting Mini 2 and your vid’s have been great resource. Have not read all user comments but how has owning a dash cam affected the life of your car battery ?

@easymemesniper

Жыл бұрын

My Garmin Dash Cam Live (wired with parking mode to the battery using the official Garmin kit) did cause me some battery issues last week.... I sat in my car eating lunch listening to music via Apple CarPlay for maybe 10min. Tried to start the car and was greeted by warnings regarding the electronic parking break system not working, etc because of low battery voltage. I was still able to get the car running (it's a plug in hybrid) and restart the gasoline engine to charge the battery. I can place some blame on the dash cam parking mode draining the battery, but it might be unique to hybrids which technically have 3 different battery systems and very complicated electronics

hello please, can you tell me how many milliAmpere it consumes when it records? Measured on 12volt

Can you explain is there any difference in battery consumption in parking guard usiing mini 2 using either hard wired cable or one that comes in box. Can parking guard be switched off as i have an Electric vehicle?

@easymemesniper

3 жыл бұрын

The power consumption is the same regardless of using the hardwire or the "cigarette lighter" 12V adapter. If you have an electric vehicle I would just use the included cable as to avoid issues with draining your batteries.

Just FYI, it’s a pretty warm day in California.. Haha just messing, nice review. Thinking of this one because it’s so small and out of the way. There is also an available dongle that connects it to the auto dim rear view so no need to hard wire into fuse etc

How will it work if plugging to odb2 with and adapter?

what hardwire kit did you use? do you mind sharing a hard wire tutorial? wonderful review

@feliiiik

3 жыл бұрын

im sure you know but garmin sells are nice (but expensive) 30 dollar hard wire kit with a right angle usb. I just dont know how to use it :(

@easymemesniper

3 жыл бұрын

@@feliiiik The Garmin kit doesn't come with an "add-a-circuit" adapter like the generic one I used ("ssontong Dash Cam Hardwire Kit"). I didn't purchase the Garmin kit for this reason. If you're intending to use parking mode, do you know what fuse location you plan to use?

@feliiiik

3 жыл бұрын

@@easymemesniper not yet, I will need to do some research. My goal was to get the Garmin hardwire kit (since I like the right angle USB) and then some kind of 2 fuse adapter like the one you are using. Hoping all this will work :)

@feliiiik

3 жыл бұрын

@@easymemesniper Hey! I just found out garmin sells a OBD device for parking mode (buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/p/735279#devices)

@feliiiik

2 жыл бұрын

@@easymemesniper hey just wanted to follow up. for some reason, when i have the dash in parking mode, it will just record non stop. For example, if i set it to 4 hours, i will end up with 4 hours of parked footage. does that happen with your garmin as well?

I need something like Tesla sentry mode. Can I achieve this with multiple Garmin dash cams. Sometimes people try to sneak into the car so I need some recordings or alerts

very helpful, thank you :)

the 1st gen garmin literally helped me solve a hit and run while i was parked. The motion detection caugh the hit s opposed to the gsensor. I got 2 new garmin 57W. Im sad it only has G sensor now in parking mode. Hopefully it will work although im doubtful. and running 3 cameras on 1 car battery is out of the question

In parking mode with the newest firmware you should be able to activate recording if motion is detected, or motion&impact or impact only (dash cam mini)

@pantzman

3 жыл бұрын

Do you know if this works on internal battery without the parking mode power cable?

@MrKagyal

3 жыл бұрын

@@pantzman sorry not sure. You should ask the Garmin support. There is only a risk that the battery will drain empty without the cable.

@pantzman

3 жыл бұрын

@@MrKagyal I am planning to use USB outputs hidden behind the dash, connected to the 12v harness to the cigarette lighter. It turns off on its own after a while. Phone and GPS already charging that way and works great. Just concerned if the dash cam cant activate and record bumps to the car while parked and only using cams internal battery.

@MrKagyal

3 жыл бұрын

@@pantzman just to clarify the camera doesn't have a battery (if you mean with that the internal battery). Without the parking mode cable you cannot enable the parking mode in the drive app, but i think you dont need necessarily the garmin parking mode cable. Some are you using third party cable (dont ask me which brand, found in KZread a video) and it works fine.

@pantzman

3 жыл бұрын

@@MrKagyal My bad. I saw that the Parking Guard settings had a "run on battery" mode, but it was for different models.

Will the camera swivel on the ball mount and capture the driver window?

@easymemesniper

2 жыл бұрын

It can swivel, with slight resistance, yes.

For the park mode motion sensor. Does it need wifi to do that or will it still save video to SD card?

@easymemesniper

2 жыл бұрын

It saves all video to the SD card. It only needs wifi to duplicate & backup the SD card footage to the cloud.

How about connection problems ???

Great video. Does anyone know if parking mode works with the Dongar usb mirror to dashcam power adapter. Will it activate the cam if the vehicle is off.

@easymemesniper

2 жыл бұрын

It will not. The Dongar adapters only provide power when the ignition is switched on

@darjohnsom9368

2 жыл бұрын

No it says so right on the web page in the link above. with the mirror adapter when ignition is off the power to the mirror is off and no park mode

@darjohnsom9368

2 жыл бұрын

sorry the link was in one of his earlier vids

This is very helpful. Thanks.

I don’t have morion detection in parking mode. How to enable it?

Many thanks. I am looking for a small dashcam, without screen front and rear. Any reason not to use the Garmin mini2 for both?

@easymemesniper

3 жыл бұрын

You could consider the Garmin dual lens camera "Dash Cam Tandem" for simplicity... it has a higher res front camera and wider field of view on both sides though its more meant for interior recording. I also like the Blackvue 2-channel cameras for rear recording...4K quality.

@malcolmalexander5246

2 жыл бұрын

@@easymemesniper Thanks for that, just picked up on it. Had the Garmin Mini 2 fitted to the front this week and arranging to have a second one on the rear next week. Excellent vision as the reviews show, but one thing that I had difficulty finding out until today, was that front and rear cameras can be voice activated using two different Wake Words ( 'Hi Garmin' .....take photo & 'Hi Dashcam '..take photo.., which is just what I wanted for taking those extra single photos when some jerk is acting up behind or the activity or interest in the front. Nice and small and the screen is a waste of time as you can see all images on phone or your PC.

Mine for some reason doesn’t alway turn on I have ordered a replacement From Amazon Anyone having trouble with it not powering up

The only dash cam that uses cellar data that is ok not get footage is waylens dash cam 360 which you have to hunt for and way over priced. I own one like it as a security cam not as a dash cam because it has a fish eye lens not very clear and night time video very bad unless you have a light source. I believe waylens have a directional dash cam but even more expensive and still have to hunt for them. The dash cams probably didn't sell good for the price and the video quality but wish they still would of improved on it because of the cellular plans

Thanks

~125 is not considered overheating? I wonder how hot Bruce’s got. I didn’t see him mention an actual temperature in either of his videos.

@easymemesniper

3 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't. Vehicle interiors can heat up to like 130F on a hot day just sitting in a parking lot. Modern laptops also heat up to like 150F internally even with their cooling fans turned on.

@malcolmalexander5246

3 жыл бұрын

He did mention too hot to hold and had to pull out power lead.

Can the mini 2 record while the car is off?

@b1121

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it can.

@rafaelbr3563

2 жыл бұрын

@@b1121 Without handwire?

@b1121

2 жыл бұрын

@@rafaelbr3563 garmin sells a constant power cable for your OBD-II port on your car.

@jessemolina4901

2 жыл бұрын

@@b1121 question, Do i have to pay for a subscription on the Garmin app with this camera?

@jessemolina4901

2 жыл бұрын

@@b1121 also does the camera have built in wifi? Is it important to have built in wifi on it? Also does the Bluetooth connectivity to the phone effect it if your phone is already connected via Bluetooth stereo or apple car play?

Where is the Mini 1 review showing temperatures in the vehicle that Bruce noted?

@easymemesniper

3 жыл бұрын

Here is Brian Greenstone’s video of the Mini 1 where he discusses overheating: kzread.info/dash/bejne/lZeVm496pbOrmqw.html I’ll add that while I have a laser thermometer (thanks pandemic), this isn’t really scientific testing! So take my vid with a grain of salt. I just never saw either unit get hot enough (by touch or temp) to raise an alarm. My DC Mini 1 was recently purchased so maybe it was only an issue with older units?

@achristian7015

3 жыл бұрын

@@easymemesniper I've seen Bruce's video some time ago when I bought my Mini 1. I'll probably pick up another two of them for my other car. I do not need all the extra features of parking mode, etc. I also do not need the voice control on the Mini 2.

You didn’t test the temperature after coming out of park mode to driving mode, as Brains Greenstone review states that the camera only overheats once switching between the park to drive mode as it also freezes up.

I'm in the UK so temp shouldn't be an issue. I've had this less than 2 hours and it's going back. The software is an absolute joke and won't connect 90% of the time and when it does its terrible.. Do not buy this units as its awful.

Just to confirm - you’re in California?

@easymemesniper

2 жыл бұрын

Yes

Just got my Mini2 yesterday. After downloading app i tried for over an hour and I was able to get it to connect only twice for live viewing to the app. The camera is extremely hot to the touch. Great concept and design is exactly what I needed but if it doesn’t work any better than this it is practically useless. I’m going to try again today but if no better I guess I’ll return it. Very disappointed !

@jt19767171

2 жыл бұрын

How did it go?

park mode is when your vehicle is parked with no power on. and if your car gets hit then it will come out of park mode and start filming with you not there and ignition off. A Garmin park mode wiring system has 3 wires hot ground and ignition wire. dont know how well an non Garmin wiring system would work. with what you have leave the car off for a couple hours and then tap the unit to see if it turns on without turning on your ignition.

@thomasw7952

2 жыл бұрын

My Nissan Titan's USB ports must be always "hot," as my Dashcam Mini will turn "on" & record when it feels an impact or door open (w/no ignition or accessory mode activated)...FYI.

Mine bloody overheats! Mini 2..I’m taking it back

@quicksilver984

Жыл бұрын

Same here it so hot I can’t even touch it. Already returned

Just an expensive window decoration !! Connection issues issues like every other owner !! Just don't Purchase !!!

basically i was looking for information on how much amper mini 1 I consume, i found your video and it helped a lot and i found this video kzread.info/dash/bejne/l3Vkw8icqNGXfbg.html quite honestly what has garmin done with picture quality, Mini 1 is sharper than mine 2.

@harrisonjr98

3 жыл бұрын

The difference in color temperature is really all I see in that comparison. Doesn't seem like either one is notably more/less detailed for insurance purposes and that sort of thing.

You are not using the temperature measuring device correctly. The device accepts infrared waves in a cone. The further you are away the bigger the area measured. You have been measuring a large portion of the glass as well as the dash cams. You need to hold it much closer because you only want to measure the temperature of the dash cam.