Thank you! 🥰 Regarding the parking mode that can't behave itself, we can update the dash cam to the latest version VT-EBH182. And this version can also optimize the connection between WIFI and APP. And we also recommend updating the APP to the latest version. If the problem is still the same, please turn off cellular data on the ( Vantrue) app settings on your phone. Any questions, please feel free to contact our support. ☺

Hi Bryian, I really enjoyed your review. You have a quiet, calm voice and all of your statements are described well reasonable. thank you for that video

@BrianGreenstone

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

Thank you for the extensive video. I have decided to get this camera. Parking mode is not something I could even use in my case because I’d be mounting this in my semi truck to replace my current Garmin. I think in a truck driver’s case this cam is phenomenal because our windshields are so hard to reach to tap a record button, and sometimes the noise levels really mess with voice commands. Thus, having that button to mount on my dash to quickly record a video is a top seller for me. Thanks again, and stay safe out there.

Great video! Your reviews are awesome and thank you for sharing! :)

Great Video! Thx! I got two of the E1. For the front and back. Perfect dashcam for me.

Awesome review! Very well done!

“Reading license plates doesn’t matter most of the time”, yeah except in the single instance you’re taking your dash camera footage to court! 😂

@BrianGreenstone

7 ай бұрын

Right, like I said, most of the time.

@moehussein5689

3 ай бұрын

Worst case in that case, Just read out loud, type of car and model as well as if description of the driver if you can see. Just only if it that serious though.

Thank you. This video is very helpful.

Thanks - very informative. :) Better than the official Vantrue channel. ;)

excellent review

Brian good reviews 👍

This is very well done! Parking mode is important to me too, but also rear coverage. Something like this with the other channels would be perfect

@BrianGreenstone

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. There was a lot of editing involved. The first cut was almost 10 minutes longer. I had to take an axe to some sections to make it tolerable.

@sparrowhawk009

Жыл бұрын

Vantrue has an Element 2 that is a little bigger but has a rear camera

Great info thanks so much. I just bought this dashcam and fitted it, i haven't finished trying all the different features etc will do tomorrow but i think i have latest updated software installed so the parking mode seems to be working will check it out properly tomorrow.

@SpectralightPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Does the parking mode work on your camera?

@gralaw1965

Жыл бұрын

@@SpectralightPhoto yes it does

@SpectralightPhoto

Жыл бұрын

@@gralaw1965 Thank you for your quick reply!

Parking mode does work now. Tested it with firmware EBH182. I tested it in a supermarket parking lot with people walking in front of the car/camera and the parking mode automatically started after 5 minutes. Video needs to be amended

@Wooden_pillars_

Жыл бұрын

Would you say this has replaced the Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2?

@tallnrough68

Жыл бұрын

Still needs a setting for time limit for parking mode

@vantruedashcam

Жыл бұрын

Hi Agustin, do you get your dashcam updated with the latest firmware E1_VT-EBJ131? The new firmware could help.

@lannym

Жыл бұрын

@@vantruedashcam How do you updatew the software? And also, when I'm in the app on my iphone and I download a clip, where does this clip save to? It's not in my photos/videos app, and it's not in my Files/Downloads app either.

@NomadicVoltron

Жыл бұрын

@@tallnrough68 I agree, it needs a time limit. For now I would recommend not using parking mode and connect your camera to a fuse with no power when you turn off the vehicle, ACC power. Unless, you use a separate battery just for the dash cam

I'll be darned, are you my neighbor somewhere around the river place or Steiner ranch? These places are where I live. Well I came searching smallest camera for my Porsche. Thanks for the excellent review, is calm and smart! Covers all my questions! Well done sir!

I’m frustrated with WiFi, ( back& forth emails with Vantrue). then , I tried turning off cellular data on the app settings on my phone & it worked 😊👍

I almost bought this camera. Thanks to you i noticed problem with Parking mode! Thank you!

@vantruedashcam

Жыл бұрын

The parking mode's issue has been fixed now! 😉

@jxncz5588

Жыл бұрын

@@vantruedashcam that’s cap lol how do I know if it’s in parking mode or not? When I turn on the camera is it automatically in parking mode??

@vantruedashcam

Жыл бұрын

@@jxncz5588 When you turn on the dashcam, it is in normal recording mode. But when you turn off your car, the dashcam is still recording with constant power. After 5-6mins recording without any movement, the dashcam will auto enter the parking mode. If it is in motion detection mode, the camera is in standby situation, once the motion in front of the camera is detected, the dashcam will auto start recording.

i lke this review it explains very wel thanks

Very informative review! Thanx

@michaelmilian9210

3 ай бұрын

I've had Vantrue E1 for a few weeks! Super easy to use! Im happy with purchase

Thanks Sr!.❤

Thanks for the info. I went ahead and ordered this one with a obd cable and going with the 512mb sd card to max out the memory. Also got the lense cover as well.

@ElitePWNSFace

3 ай бұрын

Lets be honest the lense cover should come default lol

So between this one and the Garmin2, which one is your favourite? I agree with you that a rear screen is not necessary.

@BrianGreenstone

Жыл бұрын

I’m going to keep the Mini 2’s. More discreet and parking mode works.

Good video, thanks. I disagree on the point where reading license plates don't matter though. I have needed that function at least 4-5 times in the last 12 months - and I use that information to register complaints with the police. I do need that regularly. I was recently in an accident where the car stopped and then fled the scene - needed it there too.

I enjoyed your video, was very comprehensive, I don't really need the parking mode as my car output socket has voltage only the engine is running so i think this will be the best choice for me. As for 2k resolution i find very useful for reading license plates as i was near hit at 60mph by a car which didn't give the right of way in an intersection that wasn't under camera surveillance, when i told that to a police crew they asked me for the license plate or at least a part of it and a make of the car in order to apprehend that driver (who ran away after i went off road because of him). So yes, reading license plates is important for me.

Although too late to visit your channel to learn about the vantrue element 1 dash cam. I like the details you have mentioned in the video. Would you be able to make a video on what should one look for in a Dashcam before purchasing, under what circumstances should one require a dashcam and your recommendations.

I agree, this camera needs time limits for the parking mode. After several months of use and firmware updates, I had to change the hardwire connection to ACC power source because the parking mode was draining my battery too much. @VANTRUE Hopefully, this is added in a firmware update.

Just got mine today… thanks for helping me understand how to use it! I understood you felt it was unimportant but I’d love to know why 1 minute loops are best, and why the time lapse feature wasn’t worth anything… it’s not clear to me whether time lapse records _in addition to_ the standard recording. If so, it might be cool to record a cross-country drive! By the way, one possible use I could see for the redundant USB port on the camera itself is if I get pulled over and want to record myself and the officer, or really anything that isn’t out the front windshield.

@BrianGreenstone

10 ай бұрын

1 minute loops are good because in case of a serious accident there’s less chance of the entire recording getting corrupted. Also, it’s faster to download the smaller clips.

@truthsmiles

10 ай бұрын

@@BrianGreenstone Oh I see, thank you. I can see how the corruption could be an issue… the super capacitor really doesn’t last very long!

Nice, thorough video, Brian. Has the parking mode issue been resolved yet? Thank you!

Hi. What is the format of the recorded videos and is this setting changable? Thanks!

We've connected the E1 to our OBD port with the REARMASTER Universal OBD Power Cable which cuts power at 11.6V which so far is working out well with parking mode on.

@ElitePWNSFace

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for this. I thought the obd cords was an amazing idea. I don't want to screw with fuses and crazy car wiring. Glad it works out. Just put in my order for one of these

@Amirrjon

25 күн бұрын

Can u explain why obd and not just in the 12v cigarrette port

@R1ch1eBTV

25 күн бұрын

@@Amirrjon much neater install as obd is hidden under the dash and the product I have advised above is terminated to obd. This might also offer better voltage drop detection

@Amirrjon

25 күн бұрын

@@R1ch1eBTV Okay thanks

Hi Sir. Camera is recording while driving so when accident happens and I have to press red button right away or just it let it recording normally? My memory card 256gb. Thank you

Hey man I love the video . Have they updated the firmware ? I was going to buy this one until I saw the parking thing. Do you know if the N2 Pro also has this issue or not ? Please let me know . Hoping to buy soon !

Iam happy with my E1 after the new software EBH182 the connection when I drive and parking is exelent the wifi is working right

is the adhesive good alot of time due to super cold temprature the adhesive stop working and it fell off.

2K = 2048x1080, as specified by the Digital Cinema Initiative (DCI). 1920x1080 is indeed not 2K, that's simply called Full HD. DCI 4K = 4096x2160, 4K UHD = 3840x2160. There is no official DCI- or SMPTE-designation for 2560x1080, but it is commonly known as 2.5K. Thanks for the thorough review, I think I'll order this one.

Some dash cam reviews are done indoors rather than in the car. Can I do this myself using a 12V iPad wall power plug (USB-A) with a USB-A to USB-C cable? I believe standard USB-A power plugs only outlet 5W, not enough to power the dash cam

Hi Sir. My DC charger not work on cigarette charger, so can I use usb cable on top of cigarettes plug to charge Vantrue e1?

I installed mine today. The dash cam comes with a unique mounting method. You attach a clear square screen to your windshield and then the camera adhesive mount sticks to it. Bottom line? It should peel right off with zero adhesive residue when removing the mount if you sell your vehicle. The box contains two clear windshield mounts.

when you have E1 mounted on the windshield, can it be pointed toward the back if I want to use it record the inside of the cabin and cars trailing? I need something small for my convertible and can't mount anything on my back window since it opens and closes. TIA

@BrianGreenstone

7 ай бұрын

I don’t have the camera anymore so I’m not sure, but Most dashcams don’t let you turn them around 180.

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Did they ever fix the parking mode ?updates or nothing

Hello. Can you combine two element 1 dash cams to have a front and a rear view?

Thanks for the review. I was encouraged to buy this camera, but now I regret it and am about to return it to Amazon. The reason is that the app doesn't work on my iPhone. I have the most up-to-date version of the app as well as the latest version of iOS; however, when I connect to the unit's WiFi, all the app does is spin its wheel in the "live view" screen. It doesn't show the live view, and it won't let me get past that to the various controls in the app. As far as I am concerned, the app is garbage (even though the camera seems good).

@YTYTYTY7

Жыл бұрын

Try turning off cellular data for the particular app on the settings on the iphone

Speed is displayed on the camera while driving, but it is not displayed in the stamp, the check mark is set in the settings... Does anyone have a solution?

Very nice review and tips! I just took delivery on this unit and I have a question. For Frequency, it offers 50 or 60 as options. Which do I select ? I live in Texas, if that matters 😉

@planethedgehog2427

Жыл бұрын

I think you want 60 Hz, which is or was the NTSC American TV standard. Now we have TVs that have 120 Hz refresh rates. PAL, the European standard, is 50 Hz.

got WiFi issues , it always turns off ( my car has WiFi in itself) i wonder if it’s an issue (?)

How do I update to the latest firmware??

What is the electrostatic film for? Why can't the GPS mount be stuck directly to the windscreen?

@BrianGreenstone

Жыл бұрын

You can mount it directly to the glass, but the adhesive is difficult to remove. The plastic thing is just a way to make it a cleaner removal some day.

Remember to turn off celluar data on the app in the setting on your phone, if not it will not connect to the camera.

@iam_jorge

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I was starting to get frustrated cause It would not connect to the app.

What about voice controls? Do you NEED to use the included remote or does It use the mic on the camera?

@BrianGreenstone

Жыл бұрын

It’s only uses the mic on the camera. The button on the remote is just to toggle it.

how come mine wont let me view and play videos without downloading it?

When I leave my car I turn off the camera and usually take it in the house, Really don't need to keep the camera running 24 hours a day. I use mine primarily for recording trips and then watching them when I get home. Also, will it work with an Android tablet instead of a smartphone, I don't own a smartphone.

Regarding parking mode. I have N4 camera and parking mode works so that it reacts to G-force and not to visual movement. I have tested while it has been sitting in a window next to the front door in my house and every time I have slammed my door, it started recording for 5 minutes after which it went into parking mode again. No matter how much movement there was in front of the camera. I should not be able to say if it is different in the E1 camera, but it would be strange if it were different and they made 2 different programs/settings.

@TheSometimeAfter

4 ай бұрын

it literally has a parking mode which activates on motion

@HenrikSkov-DK

3 ай бұрын

@@TheSometimeAfterThe N4 doesn't turn off unless you cut the power. It goes into timelapse after 5 min and goes back to regular recording when the G sensor is activated. It doesn't react to motion... Trust me, I have tried..

Hello Brian, I'm a sort of paramedic in Italy (it has a different name and level), I'm used to drive ambulances, so I don't really need the parking mode, my purpose is to record the road while in emergency until I reach the target, just in case something unexpected happens, will you suggest this Dash Cam for this purpose? I also have another question, I often change ambulance depending on my schedule and "Station", so the original mount I don't believe it will last long removing it every single day from the windshield, but there is a product called Vantrue Suction Cup (Vantrue N4, N2S, X4S, T3 Dash Cam GPS Receiver Module Type C USB Port Car Suction Cup Mount for Windows and Mac), do you think it is compatible with the Vantrue E1? Thanks a lot

@BrianGreenstone

Жыл бұрын

I think for commercial use it’s best to have a 3-Channel dashcam that records front, rear, and interior. But those are harder to swap out to different vehicles. I’m not sure about the suction cup mounts - I haven’t looked into that.

@JettaRedIII

Жыл бұрын

I installed the mount before reading the instructions (I mean, who reads instructions?). But the Vantrue comes with electrostatic film (much like a screen protector for your phone) that is supposed to make removal and re-application easier. However, I have not tried it BECAUSE I didn't read the instructions. The Vantrue does come with replacement adhesive pads for people who want to move the mount or who don't read instructions.

I just got the E2 ,don't know yet just opened the box

Hello Brian. Thanks for your helpful review. It is really an awesome review. Camera is fantastic. However the smartphone app is totally useless; poor quality. The app does not connect with the camera live view or access SD card contents even though WiFi is connected with the phone and camera. If phone app is no issue, I will give 10 out of 10. I’m planning to return it to the seller if Vantrue customer service do not resolve the issue.

@BrianGreenstone

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, the app gets horrible reviews on the store. It worked fine for me, but I did have a short section talking about other people reporting issues, but I edited it out due to time (the first cut was over 35 minutes long).

Brian please reply to questions posted in the more recent comments? 😊

I have also tried both. First, I had the Garmin Mini 2. Nice camera, but just none of the features other than basic date and time markers (correct me if wrong) plus audio. The Vantrue E1, however, is full featured with date, time, audio, speed, location, etc. The GPS sensor is built into the mount. Size wise, the Vantrue is about as high as the Garmin, but almost twice as wide. But, when mounted, the Vantrue seems "smaller" than it is. The latest software (firmware) version is VT-EBH182. That seemed to fix some issues with time and timezone settings, and may have done more. Vantrue does not expose what firmware updates fix. I have noticed that in Parking mode, when I set it to Collision Detection only, the cam does seem to go into sleep mode unless disturbed, so maybe that was a fix in the latest firmware. I do not use motion detection (or any of the other settings) when in Parking mode. I agree with the Polarizing Filter recommendation, but as of now they are all backordered by at least a month. I ordered one directly from Vantrue, so we'll see how long it takes to get here. (I also ordered one from Amazon as a backup.)

@jpdoc5722

Жыл бұрын

WiFi always turns off on my E1. any suggestions?

@JettaRedIII

Жыл бұрын

@@jpdoc5722 I do not believe WiFi is intended to stay on. Mine turns off too when I change to record mode.

@jpdoc5722

Жыл бұрын

it always show “no internet connection” whether in the garage or away. Phone & car have their own internet connectivity.

Im not understanding why I have 2 electrostaic stickers when it appears i only use one. Can someone clarify this for me please

@BrianGreenstone

Жыл бұрын

Backup

I installed the E1 in a 2024 Toyota Camry with hardwire kit. The battery wire tapped into the dome fuse for constant power, yet every time the car is turned off the cam says "The dashcam is about to shut down and enter collision detection mode" and there's no green blinking light telling me it's still recording. I know the cam has power because I can connect to it from my phone when the car is fully off. Any idea why this happens?

@BrianGreenstone

4 ай бұрын

Parking mode on any dashcam only works with a 3-wire parking cable where one wire is an ignition sensor. Otherwise, it just shuts off or runs in low power battery mode for a short time.

@g-bud

4 ай бұрын

@@BrianGreenstone when you say 3-wire parking cable, is the Vantrue hardwire kit what you're referring to? Because it has 3 wires, BATT, ACC and a ground cable. I actually have the exact same setup installed in a 2023 Corolla and the dashcam stays on when the engine is fully shutoff and key removed. I can even see the green light blinking.

@BrianGreenstone

4 ай бұрын

@g-bud yes, that’s the cable. If the camera doesn’t go into parking mode it means the ACC wire was connected to an always-on fuse and not an ignition fuse.

@g-bud

4 ай бұрын

@@BrianGreenstone Thanks for the info. Looks like I gotta double check which fuse I tapped into for the ACC cable in the Corolla, since the dashcam always stays on.

does this have any annoying beeps like the garmon mini 2?

@BrianGreenstone

Жыл бұрын

Everything can be turned on or off.

Is it normal that my cam is not working while my car is turned of in the parking lot or just diesnt work at all without an power supply

@metrosb2593

Жыл бұрын

For it to work when car is powered off you need a hardwire kit that's connected to a fuse or car battery so it's always on. The dash cam itself doesn't have a built in battery so will turn off immediately when car turns off

@linusprice

Жыл бұрын

@@metrosb2593 alright thanks but then i dont get why they got a parking mode but it is what it is damn🙏🏼

I drive different company cars. Is there any option to mount on a suction cup device? You can only use a cigarette lighter connection? Thank you

@BrianGreenstone

Жыл бұрын

The way this thing is wired I don’t think there would be a suction cup option. It’s meant a to be permanently mounted.

@ElizabethRivera-qf2yn

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@rolseb23

7 ай бұрын

There is one now

I unfortunately can not use the 12V socket in my car. Could I just charge itw ith a regular usb c cable to usb a?

@BrianGreenstone

6 ай бұрын

I don’t remember what that camera’s specs were offhand, but some dash cams will work on only 5 V, while others need more. I do not remember if the USB-C port on that was only a data port, or if it can be powered off of it as well.

@Axel-xt3cx

6 ай бұрын

@@BrianGreenstone thanks! Another question, when pressing the incident button, does it save the whole video file from that frive or for example just 2 minutes before of pressing the button?

so if you have all of the parking mode features turned off then you don’t have to worry about it tampering with your battery at all? I’m really not worried about a dash camera recording when my car is parked , just when driving

@BrianGreenstone

Жыл бұрын

Correct, turn parking mode off and the dash cam will simply power down once it decides you are parked. The problem is that it may not ever decide you are parked. My advice is to plug it in to a circuit that cuts power when the car turns off. That way there’s no question about it.

@stud21

Жыл бұрын

@@BrianGreenstone ahhh okay thanks a lot for the help ,I just didn’t know if it was necessary to get the hard wire kit if I wasn’t worried about parking mode? it wouldn’t turn off when the car is turned off if plugged into the cigarette lighter?

@JettaRedIII

Жыл бұрын

@@stud21 If your cigarette lighter socket powers off when your ignition is off, then the cam will turn off. I think the point of hardwiring is also to hide all the wires. My car actually has a 12V socket in the passenger footwell where I could use that and run the wiring along the windshield and A frame pillar, but opted for the hardwire kit because I want to keep the recording and AUDIO going in the event I get pulled over by the police and am told to turn my car off. That way I have a recording of time, location, and conversation with the police, if necessary.

I just took mine out of the box and noticed that the video starts to get grainy when the camera is moved around. Is this normal ?

@BrianGreenstone

3 ай бұрын

Possibly. Low bitrate compression does that.

@03Terminator

3 ай бұрын

Is there a way to fix?

Can the parking mode be deactivated?

@BrianGreenstone

11 ай бұрын

Yes

Can you turn parking mode completely off?

@BrianGreenstone

Жыл бұрын

Yes

@jays9213

Жыл бұрын

@@BrianGreenstone thanks for the response. I'm looking on getting the E2 for the rear cam also. Can you turn off the start up sounds?

I care about license plates when they hit and run. Which is quite often.

@BrianGreenstone

Жыл бұрын

If hit and runs are your main concern, then you should definitely get a 4K dash camera with both a front and rear camera.

I have a usb hub. Can it power by that instead of the car adapter

Garmin Mini 2 or Vantrue E1?

@BrianGreenstone

11 ай бұрын

I have Mini 2’s in all 3 of my cars.

@arey256

4 ай бұрын

@@BrianGreenstoneso the vantrue 1 sucks then?

@j.d.1966

4 ай бұрын

@@arey256 ... just watch the video jesus christ

My voice commands do not work

The filters were tested at different times/areas. Without filter- having the sun hit the dashboard; with filter-in the shade. Like how can you make the video and not do side by side comparisons like average people do?

@BrianGreenstone

10 ай бұрын

Because you should always have a polarizer on unless most of your driving is at night.

First time that I am going to use a dash cam, and instead of connecting it to the cigarette lighter, I am using an OBD connector.

@BrianGreenstone

Жыл бұрын

I'd be nervous about connecting to the ODB. You're better off hardwiring to the fuse box rather than risking damaging something serious by going thru the ODB.

I bought my dash cam to see license plates. I been hit and ran 4 times 🤣🤣🤣

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Could the screen be turned off?.

@epicviewerJJ

Жыл бұрын

got the same question

@erikk2977

Жыл бұрын

yes

@SurfDetector

11 ай бұрын

Check out 15:28 he talks about it there.

The hardware cable prevents you from draining your battery and so does the obd cable. I have to say you digress too much lol. Spit it out already and go back and digress after lol

1440p is 2K.

@BrianGreenstone

Ай бұрын

Correct

I watch the other reviews and read the directions. It does not turn off and is a pain to download videos ..A pain to operate. If you are giving a review , you need to show how to download video. I tried ..You need a special app or something.. prove me wrong..

@BrianGreenstone

Жыл бұрын

I did show how to download the video. Same as every other dashcam. It works, but it’s slow. I show it at the beginning of the app section of the review.

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@BrianGreenstone

Жыл бұрын

I have no idea who that is, but thanks… I think.

@vmax265

Жыл бұрын

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@danielchapter70128

7 ай бұрын

Omg TOTALLY 😅

Okay... So it doesn't come with a power cord? It doesn't come with a polarizing filter but you really should use one. Parking mode does not function properly and no SD card. Hard pass

@BrianGreenstone

8 күн бұрын

It does come with a power cord. Regular old 12v cigarette plug.