GARMIN MINI DASHCAM 1080P
GARMIN MINI DASHCAM DRIVERS
GARMIN MINI DASHCAM DRIVER
GARMIN MINI DASHCAM FULL

This means footage is perfectly sharp and clear, and while it lacks HDR, the picture quality is perfectly acceptable for such a small camera.

GARMIN MINI DASHCAM FULL

The Dash Cam Mini shoots at a lower resolution than most of Garmin’s 2019 dash cam range, but this is still 1080p, also known as Full HD. Garmin Dash Cam Mini review: Video quality

GARMIN MINI DASHCAM DRIVERS

It doesn’t try to offer a huge range of features which many drivers may switch off in any case, and instead focuses on the fundamentals with zero distractions. Of course, the main features here are the Mini’s diminutive size, low price and simplicity. Other, larger models of Garmin dash cam have their own batteries, but often last for just 30 minutes, so plugging in is generally the norm, even for pricier options.

There is no battery inside the Mini, so it will only work when it is plugged in. There is, however, a Wi-Fi connection for connecting the camera to the Garmin Drive smartphone app (for iOS and Android), more of which in the software section below.

GARMIN MINI DASHCAM DRIVER

With its lack of display, voice control and driver assistance, there isn’t much to say about the features of the Dash Cam Mini. An included adapter fits into your car’s 12V lighter socket and provides two USB ports, one for powering the camera and a spare for powering something else like your smartphone. Two USB cables are included in the box, one long and one short, giving you the option of plugging the camera in each time you use it, or routing the longer cable around the dashboard of your car for a more permanent setup.

On one side is a microSD card slot (although no card is included in the box), and on the other there is a microUSB port for power. Instead, one button on the side mutes and unmutes the microphone, and a larger button on the back saves a section of video when pressed.

There is no touchscreen on the Dash Cam Mini, or a display of any kind. Garmin has given the Dash Cam Mini a plain, matt black finish which feels like it’ll shrug off being chucked into the glovebox between uses. This makes for stable video recording, and zero movement when driving over speed bumps or caught out by a pothole. The ball-and-socket connection to the mounting arm offers a sturdy grip, keeping the camera in place no matter what angle you position it at. That said, we would feel comfortable leaving the Garmin Dash Cam Mini permanently in our car, due to how discreet it looks from both inside and out. From then on, you can quickly unclip the camera from its mounting arm (which is about half an inch long and remains attached to the windscreen) to hide it from view. If you’re new to dash cams, then fitting the Garmin Mini to your windscreen is as simple as peeling off some protective film from the sticky pad, then pushing it against your windscreen for a moment until it sticks. Get more awareness around your vehicle using the Garmin Drive app on your compatible smartphone to view video from up to 4 Garmin dash cams (not included).This is the same connection as used by other Garmin dash cams, so if you’ve already got a mount stuck to your car’s windscreen (or the magnetic metal disc included with the Dash Cam 55), then the Mini will clip right into place. Helpful driver alerts such as forward collision and lane departure warnings encourage safer driving. For extra peace of mind, Parking Guard sends video-clip notifications of any incidents affecting your parked vehicle, anytime you have active Wi-Fi. Easily access the camera remotely for Live View monitoring anytime you have constant power and an active Wi-Fi connection simply access via the Garmin Drive™ app on your compatible smartphone for live views when you're away from your parked car. Saved video automatically uploads via Wi-Fi® to the secure online Vault. With its wide-angle lens and Garmin Clarity™ high-dynamic range (HDR) optics, this Garmin dash cam captures crisp details day and night.

GARMIN MINI DASHCAM 1080P

The car-key-sized Garmin® Dash Cam™ Mini 2 and wide-angle 140° lens automatically records 1080p Full HD video and provides discreet eyewitness incident detection.

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