Xiaomi Yi Dashcam Review

[Dave46]

Thought I'd share Techmoan's Watch "Xiaomi Yi Dashcam Review -

looks pretty good

 

[reverend]

It looks like they're onto a winner here - the night footage I've seen so far looks great and much better than the early stuff we saw from the samples that was out of focus!

I'm looking forward to see more raw night footage appear to really judge it

 

[efoo]

Excellent day and night video quality.
However it won't suit me because of: (1) power by battery instead of super capacitor; (2) not discreet; (3) no GPS.

 

[jokiin]

won't be for everyone but if it is reliable it might be a much better option than things like a G1W where the results are very hit and miss

 

[Module 79L]

It has one thing I liked (don't know if other cameras also have this feature): it takes a still of the moment the G-sensor is triggered. Too bad you can't turn it off, at least with this firmware version.

 

[ljw2k]

Looking for a new dashcam after my disappointing mini 0806 (OOF) Quality Control issues, this look really nice but only seen on Gearbest which is not my favourite place at the moment.

 

[Module 79L]

Looking for a new dashcam after my disappointing mini 0806 (OOF) Quality Control issues, this look really nice but only seen on Gearbest which is not my favourite place at the moment.

If you watched the whole video you know it's best to wait a while.

 

[ljw2k]

I can put up with the ONLY Chinese version as long as the video is OK.
Yes it would be nice with English Menu but that wouldn't stop me waiting TBH.

 

[Alex P.]

This actually looks pretty good. You can notice the relatively low "dynamic range" during night scenes and in shaded areas during the day but overall the video quality is pretty great for the price - the bitrate is sufficiently high, there is an option for 60 fps at 1080p and the auto exposure works pretty well. All it really needs is a capacitor instead of battery and a CPL filter.

 

[dirkzelf]

I can put up with the ONLY Chinese version as long as the video is OK.
Yes it would be nice with English Menu but that wouldn't stop me waiting TBH.

IF we NEED to wait indeed, maybe better wait for Mobius 2 instead?

 

[jokiin]

if you wait there's always something better coming

 

[dirkzelf]

I can put up with the ONLY Chinese version as long as the video is OK.
Yes it would be nice with English Menu but that wouldn't stop me waiting TBH.

Maybe it's a sneaky attempt to force us to learn Chinese by selling a fantastic CHINESE ONLY dash cam for an even more fantastic price!?!?

 

[Alphas]

Just got it, day video is very good. Waiting to see the night video

 

[el Producente]

Today the English iOS App was released, so it's getting a bit easier to navigate.
Menu is still in Chinese, but not that hard to figure out. In the app all settings are explained.
Feature of the cam work pretty fine, not quite sure how to deal with GPS & speed information

Here's my review: http://elproducente.com/xiaomi-yi-dashboard-camera/

 

[Geralt]

Menu is still in Chinese, but not that hard to figure out. In the app all settings are explained.

Here's my review: http://elproducente.com/xiaomi-yi-dashboard-camera/

Hello El Producente, do you think it's possible for the Xiaomi company to provide an English language firmware update in the near future? So you can buy the Chinese language version now and update it to English later??

 

[dirkzelf]

Today the English iOS App was released, so it's getting a bit easier to navigate.
Menu is still in Chinese, but not that hard to figure out. In the app all settings are explained.
Feature of the cam work pretty fine, not quite sure how to deal with GPS & speed information

Here's my review: http://elproducente.com/xiaomi-yi-dashboard-camera/

When you play the recordings on your PC, then how do you read the GPS info (location/speed) from your phone? I mean, is it recorded into the video, or do you need specific software to make it visible?

 

[jokiin]

When you play the recordings on your PC, then how do you read the GPS info (location/speed) from your phone? I mean, is it recorded into the video, or do you need specific software to make it visible?

what GPS?

 

[dirkzelf]

what GPS?

https://dashcamtalk.com/forum/members/el-producente.14681/ tells us in the review

http://elproducente.com/xiaomi-yi-dashboard-camera/

that you can sync the camera with your phone for GPS info (speed/location), so again, my question.....

Or have I understood incorrect, el-producente?

 

[jokiin]

not a function of the camera so I'm not sure how this could be

 

[dirkzelf]

not a function of the camera so I'm not sure how this could be

exactly..... hence the question.... el-producente, please come in.....