Xiaomi Yi dashcam - €44 to your door

dodzy · 13-10-2017 11:21am #1

YI 2.7" Screen Full HD 1080P60 165 Wide Angle Dashboard Camera, Car DVR Vehicle Dash Cam with G-Sensor, WDR, Loop Recording, Grey.

Link to camera

Annoying Grey colour, but apart from that, for €44 to your door, it's a great price.

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Alanstrainor · 13-10-2017 11:27am

Fantastic price. I don't have this camera, but I've had other Xiaomi cameras and they are great.

honda boi · 13-10-2017 11:31am

I've been using this cam as a front dashcam and the quality is very good. Think I paid double the price for it so at €44 it's a bargain.

Kenny Logins · 13-10-2017 11:42am

€42.48 using a Revolut card. Thanks.

inel · 13-10-2017 11:47am

Are we sure this is an original Xiaomi Yi product?

I can't see 'Xiaomi' written somewhere in the text, only brand:Yi, Model:Xiaoyi CAR DVR.

Kenny Logins · 13-10-2017 11:54am

inel wrote: »

Are we sure this is an original Xiaomi Yi product?

I can't see 'Xiaomi' written somewhere in the text, only brand:Yi, Model:Xiaoyi CAR DVR.

It isn't actually 'Xioami', the cameras are 'Yi' -

http://www.techmoan.com/blog/2016/2/17/yi-dash-cam-review.html

dodzy · 13-10-2017 12:10pm

Kenny Logins wrote: »

It isn't actually 'Xioami', the cameras are 'Yi' -

http://www.techmoan.com/blog/2016/2/17/yi-dash-cam-review.html

I'm sure you'll find that the Multi-billion Xiaomi owns a chunk of them at least. They are advertised as Xiaomi Yi dashcams on GB, along with other sellers. Anyway, let's see what it's like when it arrives. I've taken a punt and I'm confident I won't be disappointed

Kenny Logins · 13-10-2017 12:12pm

dodzy wrote: »

I'm sure you'll find that the Multi-billion Xiaomi owns a chunk of them at least. Anyway, let's see what it's like when it arrives. I've taken a punt and I'm confident I won't be disappointed

I think Xiao is the parent company, Mi is their tablet and phone range and Yi the cameras giving us Xiaomi and Xiaoyi.

Atlantic Dawn · 13-10-2017 12:17pm

Are these Chinese language only? Saw similar before but no english menus on them.

Kenny Logins · 13-10-2017 12:22pm

Atlantic Dawn wrote: »

Are these Chinese language only? Saw similar before but no english menus on them.

International version -

Are the menus in chinese or english? same for the documention/box. thanks
Answer: The camera is international version. All the menus and instructions are in English.
By YI Europe SELLER on 08 August 2016

Tom Mann Centuria · 13-10-2017 12:56pm

I have been after a decent cheap dash cam, so this looks ideal, thanks op. Just need to find a suction mount for it now, not mad on sticky pad on the windscreen.

Plascebo · 13-10-2017 1:05pm

Tom Mann Centuria wrote: »

I have been after a decent cheap dash cam, so this looks ideal, thanks op. Just need to find a suction mount for it now, not mad on sticky pad on the windscreen.

This is (according to amazon) frequently bought by customers who purchased that cam

https://www.amazon.co.uk/AM-SC60-Windscreen-Profile-Suitable-Amacam-Black/dp/B01DWXK4P2/ref=pd_cart_pd_ecc_rvi_cart_1_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01DWXK4P2&pd_rd_r=GJW5561C3AEXG4XMJ6J6&pd_rd_w=pxaFm&pd_rd_wg=Ebo8e&psc=1&refRID=GJW5561C3AEXG4XMJ6J6

Tom Mann Centuria · 13-10-2017 1:21pm

Plascebo wrote: »

This is (according to amazon) frequently bought by customers who purchased that cam

https://www.amazon.co.uk/AM-SC60-Windscreen-Profile-Suitable-Amacam-Black/dp/B01DWXK4P2/ref=pd_cart_pd_ecc_rvi_cart_1_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01DWXK4P2&pd_rd_r=GJW5561C3AEXG4XMJ6J6&pd_rd_w=pxaFm&pd_rd_wg=Ebo8e&psc=1&refRID=GJW5561C3AEXG4XMJ6J6

Yeah, saw that, stupidly only after I'd ordered, wasn't paying enough attention, (it's everywhere!) I will order it next time I need something else from amazon to make up the p and p.

bazwaldo · 13-10-2017 1:45pm

Always tempted to get a dashcam. Do people unmount it every time they park in a public place in case someone smash and grabs?

Alanstrainor · 13-10-2017 1:46pm

bazwaldo wrote: »

Always tempted to get a dashcam. Do people unmount it every time they park in a public place in case someone smash and grabs?

No. Never heard of any cam being stolen in this way. They're not worth enough to steal.

daymobrew · 13-10-2017 1:48pm

Tom Mann Centuria wrote: »

Yeah, saw that, stupidly only after I'd ordered, wasn't paying enough attention, (it's everywhere!) I will order it next time I need something else from amazon to make up the p and p.

Could you add it to your existing order?

honda boi · 13-10-2017 2:10pm

Tom Mann Centuria wrote: »

Yeah, saw that, stupidly only after I'd ordered, wasn't paying enough attention, (it's everywhere!) I will order it next time I need something else from amazon to make up the p and p.

You can cancel the order and just reorder with the mount

Fanny Wank · 13-10-2017 3:22pm

Any idea how long these get off a full charge, cigarette lighter thing is broken in my car

Alanstrainor · 13-10-2017 3:27pm

Fanny **** wrote: »

Any idea how long these get off a full charge, cigarette lighter thing is broken in my car

Not long I would assume. A lot only allow for 30 minutes of battery. They are not designed to be used without a power source though, the battery function is usually used when parked or in case there is a sudden temporary loss of power. Generally it is best to wire these cameras into the fuse box directly. (Or get someone who knows what they're doing to do so). The charger from the cig lighter is a pain in the arse.

Kenny Logins · 13-10-2017 3:42pm

No idea about this cable or sellers, but this looks like a good hard wire kit -
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mini-USB-DC-Car-Charger-Hard-wire-Kit-for-In-Car-Dash-Cam-Camcorder-DVR-/362108776801
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mini-USB-DC-Car-Charger-Hard-wire-Kit-for-In-Car-Dash-Cam-Camcorder-DVR-/352031922448

Alanstrainor · 13-10-2017 3:56pm

Kenny Logins wrote: »

No idea about this cable or sellers, but this looks like a good hard wire kit -
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mini-USB-DC-Car-Charger-Hard-wire-Kit-for-In-Car-Dash-Cam-Camcorder-DVR-/362108776801
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mini-USB-DC-Car-Charger-Hard-wire-Kit-for-In-Car-Dash-Cam-Camcorder-DVR-/352031922448

Be careful. This camera takes micro USB... those are mini.

dodzy · 13-10-2017 8:04pm

Alanstrainor wrote: »

Be careful. This camera takes micro USB... those are mini.

Well spotted Alan. Link to a cheaphard wire kit - micro USB with the right angled connector for under 4 quid.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B01LWM3XG3/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1507921378&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=micro+usb+hardwire+kit&dpPl=1&dpID=51XeKNZhRwL&ref=plSrch

Chloe0925 · 13-10-2017 8:45pm

Thanks op , ordered one

jc77 · 14-10-2017 11:14am

Fanny **** wrote: »

Any idea how long these get off a full charge, cigarette lighter thing is broken in my car

In Q&A section, it says it will record for 10 seconds after engine is switched off.

jc77 · 14-10-2017 12:14pm

Can this record/display speed on footage & GPS co-ordinates?

autumnalcore · 14-10-2017 12:55pm

jc77 wrote: »

Can this record/display speed on footage & GPS co-ordinates?

Not according to reviews

honda boi · 14-10-2017 1:31pm

jc77 wrote: »

Can this record/display speed on footage & GPS co-ordinates?

Nope,only day and time

CSSE09 · 14-10-2017 1:44pm

I bought one of these a few months back. It's a good camera but I did have some problems with the focus which you can't adjust. I bought a CPL filter to remove the dash reflection and flashed a custom firmware to increase the bitrate of the video which helped a lot.

For that price it's a bargain, tempted to get a second as a rear cam.

Edit: it doesn't come with an SD card and there's no internal storage so make sure and pick one up.

deadlast · 14-10-2017 6:34pm

I have one of these aswell, the quality is excellent, you can easily pick up regs on cars passing at speed in opposite direction.
I covered mine with black insulating tape for the stealth look, it's not the smallest but excellent for the price, I paid double that a few months ago.

It comes with a very long cable. I've it plugged into the sub on my radio and it switches on/off with the ignition. As stated, it only stays on for a few seconds when not plugged in.

Xzen · 15-10-2017 1:34am

Another Xiaomi thing? The rate they're going here they'll need their own boards or Xiaomi.ie

god's toy · 15-10-2017 11:21pm

Just picked one up, thanks OP!

OldMrBrennan83 · 15-10-2017 11:23pm

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dodzy · 16-10-2017 2:59am

Patww79 wrote: »

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64GB. but unless you need to record large amounts of data for a specific reason, 16GB should be fine.

god's toy · 17-10-2017 7:30pm

CSSE09 wrote: »

I bought a CPL filter to remove the dash reflection and flashed a custom firmware to increase the bitrate of the video which helped a lot.

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Any chance you have a link to the CPL filter you got?

thanks

marklazarcovic · 17-10-2017 10:07pm

have two of these,paid 64 for each,have had expensive ones,never again ,these are great

Kenny Logins · 18-10-2017 12:16pm

Mine arrived this morning, can't find the bloody 32gb card I had lying around so can't test it yet (and won't start with class 4 card inserted). The power adapter has only one USB port. Lidl often has 2.1amp two-port jobs with a lower profile for a fiver.

dodzy · 18-10-2017 1:10pm

Kenny Logins wrote: »

Mine arrived this morning, can't find the bloody 32gb card I had lying around so can't test it yet (and won't start with class 4 card inserted). The power adapter has only one USB port. Lidl often has 2.1amp two-port jobs with a lower profile for a fiver.

Mine landed yesterday. Not opened it yet. 32GB class 10 sitting waiting to be popped in. Will get to it tomorrow. Never bought the recommended suction adapter. Kenny, as Brad pitt famously once said "What's in the BOX!!!!????"

Kenny Logins · 18-10-2017 3:30pm

Just had a test run. Quality is pretty good and wireless transfer is handy, but slow. Reviewing via the app is also very handy, and works while recording.
My car has constant 12v at the socket, so I would have to figure something out here. Was thinking about sacrificing one of the overhead lights and its switch as a source of switchable power.
The size, shape and mount make this a bit too clunky and obtrusive for full time use IMHO so not sure if I'll bother.

Deep Thought · 18-10-2017 3:40pm

CSSE09 wrote: »

and flashed a custom firmware to increase the bitrate of the video which helped a lot.

How did you do this? any particular firmware?

Kamili · 18-10-2017 3:41pm

Kenny Logins wrote: »

Just had a test run. Quality is pretty good and wireless transfer is handy, but slow. Reviewing via the app is also very handy, and works while recording.
My car has constant 12v at the socket, so I would have to figure something out here. Was thinking about sacrificing one of the overhead lights and its switch as a source of switchable power.
The size, shape and mount make this a bit too clunky and obtrusive for full time use IMHO so not sure if I'll bother.

the transcend suction cup mount fits these, I swapped my one over to that and its much much better.
Halfrauds stock them

http://www.halfords.ie/technology/dash-cams/dash-cam-accessories/transcend-suction-mount

Deep Thought · 18-10-2017 4:13pm

Kenny Logins wrote: »

Just had a test run. Quality is pretty good and wireless transfer is handy, but slow. Reviewing via the app is also very handy, and works while recording.
My car has constant 12v at the socket, so I would have to figure something out here. Was thinking about sacrificing one of the overhead lights and its switch as a source of switchable power.
The size, shape and mount make this a bit too clunky and obtrusive for full time use IMHO so not sure if I'll bother.

Not sure if you will bother keeping it ? or using it full time ? is it down to you power issue or is it just to big

dodzy · 18-10-2017 4:16pm

Kenny Logins wrote: »

Just had a test run. Quality is pretty good and wireless transfer is handy, but slow. Reviewing via the app is also very handy, and works while recording.
My car has constant 12v at the socket, so I would have to figure something out here. Was thinking about sacrificing one of the overhead lights and its switch as a source of switchable power.
The size, shape and mount make this a bit too clunky and obtrusive for full time use IMHO so not sure if I'll bother.

Cheers for the feedback Kenny. If you are looking for a 12V on ignition, just tap into the internal fuse panel (assuming there is one in your car)

Kenny Logins · 18-10-2017 4:29pm

Deep Thought wrote: »

Not sure if you will bother keeping it ? or using it full time ? is it down to you power issue or is it just to big

The power could be sorted in an hour or so, but the camera and mount would still be very visible both from inside and outside the car so I'm not sure it's worth the effort (IMHO). If it was more discreet I would wire it in and forget about it.

OldMrBrennan83 · 18-10-2017 8:57pm

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Kenny Logins · 18-10-2017 8:58pm

Patww79 wrote: »

Is there no suction pad in the box?

No. 3M sticky pad only.

padair · 19-10-2017 12:28pm

What language is you cameras? Mine is in Chinese and do the know how to swap to english via new firmware

OldMrBrennan83 · 19-10-2017 12:31pm

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dodzy · 19-10-2017 12:45pm

padair wrote: »

What language is you cameras? Mine is in Chinese and do the know how to swap to english via new firmware

Patww79 wrote: »

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Jasus lads, I hope I did not sell yis a pup.

god's toy · 19-10-2017 1:07pm

dodzy wrote: »

Jasus lads, I hope I did not sell yis a pup.

I'm just looking at the Amazon sellers questions and about a year ago someone asked: Q Are the menus in chinese or english? same for the documention/box. thanks

And the Answer :
A: The camera is international version. All the menus and instructions are in English.

OldMrBrennan83 · 19-10-2017 1:11pm

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Deep Thought · 19-10-2017 1:36pm

I will have a look at it, If needed I will send it back to Amazon.

Not OPs fault, good bargain, put prob no the best idea to impulse buy stuff...

Xiaomi Yi dashcam - €44 to your door

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