Yi

Dash Cam

Yi

A popular camera at a good price. Needs some tweaks to be used as a dash cam.

Yi
5.8
Overall Score

5.8/10

Price $70
4K
Front Resolution 1920 x 1080p
CMOS
Front Sensor Sony Exmor R IMX206
GPS
GPS No
P
Parking Mode No
WiFi
Wi-Fi Yes
CH
Channels Front

Strengths

  • 1080p at 60fps
  • Affordable

Weaknesses

  • No autostart / stop
  • No black color

Scores

Performance

Day Video 8/10
Night Video 5/10
Reliability 6/10
Discreetness 3/10
Value 9/10
Support 4/10

Community

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Data Sheet

Technical Specs

Overview
SpecYi
ModelYi
Channels1
Channel SetupFront
Form FactorHanging
Release DateMar 2015
CountryChina
Warranty12 months
Video and Hardware
SpecYi
ProcessorAmbarella A7LS
Video FormatMP4
CompressionH.264
Screen SizeNo
TouchscreenNo
MountAdhesive
Power Supply5V
Battery Type1100mAh
Features
SpecYi
Parking ModeNo
Wi-FiYes
GPSNo
AppsAndroid, iOS
Cloud ConnectivityNo
Voice CommandsNo
Storage and Durability
SpecYi
SD Card TypeMicroSD
Max Card Size64GB
SwivelYes
Error NotificationNo

Hardware Layout

Camera Units

Front Camera
CMOSSony Exmor R IMX206
Max Resolution1920 x 1080p
FPS60
Bitrate23.0 Mbps
Viewing Angle155°
Dimensions60.4 x 42 x 21.2
HDRNo
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