I have the Mini 2 in each of my vehicles. I though, mounted it across the cabin on the A Pillar facing across the cabin and out the driver side door. I want to record the police when I am pulled over. I tested it with a friend. Its perfect. Voice command to start recording. And picks up sound like you are standing in front of it. Love it.
@wangofree2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Michael for this information. Like most people I've been researching the beans out of dashcams and & I keep coming back to the GM2. My perfect DC would be 1440p, no screen & under $100. Excellent video. 😀
@ClintMaas2 жыл бұрын
I got a 67W and mini 2 and as of a few weeks ago when I got them, they do support multiple SSIDs. I have it attached to our home wi-fi and also the vehicle's wi-fi when away.
@MikeMu2 жыл бұрын
Yes. I appreciated this as well. Thanks for the comment.
@franklynthree2 жыл бұрын
after 3 weeks of debate this review explained what I wanted
@kobussmit79532 жыл бұрын
hi i just got my garmin dashcam mini2 the probleme i got i cant get it to conect to bluetooth i can hold the switch in but the blue light never cames on just the 2lights that is flikering do you maybe know what i can do the phone does not pic up mini 2 thanks
@maryfrancisrivera66892 жыл бұрын
Can you attach it to rear windshield instead of front? Need this also for security in my driveway to view my porch ....please advise? Greatly appreciated 😊
@MikeMu2 жыл бұрын
Yes, I have two on the sides facing out from inside windows and one setup for the rear. When my car is parked in the driveway of course I have extra surveillance coming in from the car and surrounding the car. For the porch if you need true wireless notification Blink amzn.to/3MPQMBJ systems work well, but if you expect a lot of activity you will want a hardwired system of some sort. I personally am enjoying the Google Nest Cam system, also wireless but smarter in notification (detects people, recognizes faces, etc if you pay a subscription. amzn.to/3xlcJDa. Also the speaker and microphone are decent to communicate with people on the porch. If it is dark in your patio, add a motion detector light separately.
@msharpashotr2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like parking mode on the mini 2 is limited to impacts only. Bought a 1 for the motion trigger alone
@lloydd72022 жыл бұрын
i’ve watched your review with 70mai 500 . Which one do you think is better, the 70mai 500 or this garmin mini 2?
@tntexplosivefighterКүн бұрын
Hi, can you watch the combined front-and rearvideo (picture in pictureformat) for free in the garmin drive app? Or is it only reserved for the garming vault?
@MikeMuКүн бұрын
EDIT: Yes, while in the car with the Garmin Drive app connected. However, there is a delay and will depend on the quality of your connection to the devices.
@tntexplosivefighter5 сағат бұрын
@@MikeMu Only if you buy garmin Vault, then you can watch it?
@MikeMu5 сағат бұрын
@@tntexplosivefighter OK, need to update this answer. Yes, you can watch the front and back live at the same time. You do not need garmin vault to do this. But if you want to watch them remotely (while not in the car), you need to now subscribe to Garmin Vault + have a third party wifi connection with access to the internet / Garmin's servers to view. (This used to be free).
@videoscrapheap2 жыл бұрын
For an inside view how about placing the Mini 2 mount on the back of the mirror? It’s not ideal if you move your mirror but it may be an option.
@MikeMu2 жыл бұрын
That would work. Here's the thing with using the Mini 2. At night, it's not going to see anything unless its lit. There are no lights emitted from the mini 2 (infrared or LED).
@davepaturno4290Ай бұрын
Can you view the videos as a split screen? That would be nice.
@MikeMuАй бұрын
I know what you mean. Sort of. But it's not great and would never work well the same as wired cameras all connected to a single module for streaming (unfortunately). Two live streams is as far as I got (must be compatible with this), but in an incident up to 4 can be synchronized for video playback in the app. For true low latency live view, you need to hardware a system and connect to a main controller which then can connect via wifi or LTE/5G. These types of systems need to be professionally installed.
@R0bertP2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man, awesome review. Way to go.
@bulldogberry2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great info. Can I assume you hardwired your rear cam? If so, where?
@MikeMu2 жыл бұрын
Facing rear straight out. Then rear side windows, behind the 2nd row, facing outward (of a SUV).
@williestyle2345 Жыл бұрын
Hello does it use a SSD card?
@MikeMu Жыл бұрын
MicroSd cards.
@kimlane5139 Жыл бұрын
Question. Can I get two minis and place second one in my rear window of my truck to record what's coming up.on me. ?
@MikeMu Жыл бұрын
Yes, I don't see why not. I have them facing out the sides.
@samidesousa Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the informational video. I have just purchased Garmin 67W and Mini 2 and am now trying to figure out the best way to power up the two. How are you powering your multicam setup? I wonder if some other manufacturer's power battery, such as Blackboxmycar Powercell 8, would work with Garmin's dash cams.
@MikeMu Жыл бұрын
I use an external power pack with USB out. The lasts a few days. Anker. When I drive, the power pack charges up the battery pack. The mini 2 uses very little power so it works for me.
@samidesousa Жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike for a quick reply! Litihium-ion power bank might be fine in some climates, but I’m doubtful because of extreme plus and minus degrees. Here in Finland in winter time it can easily get as cold as -20 Celsius degrees or even colder, and during summer time in direct sun light the inside temperature of the car can go over +50 Celsius degrees, so I’m a bit scared of malfunction in the battery causing a fire.
@peanutbutterry63642 жыл бұрын
Can this be used as a home security camera? Just asking.
@MikeMu2 жыл бұрын
I suppose you could... there are better, cheaper options for that though.
@peanutbutterry63642 жыл бұрын
@@MikeMu thanks for your prompt reply Mike. Could you please advise those options? Thanks again
@chodson652 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. I'm trying to figure out if the 56 would be compatible with the new 57 and 67. I have a Jeep Wrangler and I want to have a Garmin mounted on the roll bar facing backwards. I was going to use the 56 for the front and buy a 67W to get that wider angle for the rear doors and back of the Jeep. The ne 57 andc67 has wifi and I dont know how the 56 would integrate. I hate selling stuff after a year owning it.
@MikeMu2 жыл бұрын
Garmin has a decent chart, and unfortunately you won't be able to do the live view integration: support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=K5Kkj7NNG59OMjVi1NwIl5
@chodson652 жыл бұрын
@@MikeMu thanks for the reply. I started looking at the Thinkware M1 Motorsport. Since the Jeep has a soft top in the summer and hard top in the winter an external dash cam maybe more suitable. Since the Garmin I have basically does not offer anything special ie wifi, I might as well look at a second brand of dashcam.
@MikeMu2 жыл бұрын
Can’t go wrong with thinkware (I run the u1000). Wish I had experience with the M1 to help you. Hope it works well for you.
@jaredwhite489 Жыл бұрын
What’s going on inside your car that you need to record
@MikeMu Жыл бұрын
The cameras in this video record outward. The rest are for break-ins in the SF Bay area.
@tlchan888 Жыл бұрын
Hello just one question. Can you power the camera using the usb socket. Reason I ask is because my car doesn’t have 12v socket.
@MikeMu Жыл бұрын
Yes. That’s how I power mine. The adapter it comes with just converts to USB.
@degrassitour73432 жыл бұрын
One thing I would add is don’t plug your mini into a computer usb on first attempt to pair. Use a wall outlet, otherwise it won’t go into pairing mode. By connecting to your computer via usb it’s in automatic download mode. (Flashing green lights)
@Donkarnage2232 жыл бұрын
can i set this up while at work for the first time and enter the wifi info at home later on?
@MikeMu2 жыл бұрын
Yes you can.
@Donkarnage2232 жыл бұрын
@@MikeMu thank you
@Slowhand871 Жыл бұрын
How does this camera work? I mean how does it start stop does it automatically when you start driving?
@MikeMu Жыл бұрын
It starts automatically with power. There are other configuration options in the app and depending on how you power it after your car is off, it will offer different options. I use a powerbank to keep it powered all the time so that it reports and records in 'parking' mode (ie when it detects motion using its camera sensors).
@donnalancaster6389 Жыл бұрын
I’m having trouble pairing my rear mini2 with my garmin iphone app. It says accessory, but then the rear cam never shows up. Then it said I can’t pair because the front mini2 is already paired.
@MikeMu Жыл бұрын
Try powering off the front one. Then pair the rear one. It can be finicky. I find rebooting the phone helps.
@franklynthree2 жыл бұрын
great review
@RogerJG212 жыл бұрын
I wanted to run 2 of these mini 2 one in the front an done in the rear window, can you run these on the usb,
@MikeMu2 жыл бұрын
They run on usb. And yes one in front and back is good. I run them on the side right now.
@RogerJG212 жыл бұрын
@@MikeMu I'm having problems when I used the app live view the rear cam it tries to connect but I get black screen
@MikeMu2 жыл бұрын
I had odd issues trying to connect it. Make sure one of them is solid first before connecting other one.
@RogerJG212 жыл бұрын
@@MikeMu I did the front was good then I click on rear and nothing but the camera is on and recording, I just can't see it on live view lol
@MikeMu2 жыл бұрын
Remove the 2nd one and reset and restart the whole process. It’s annoying but once I got my 3 cameras setup it’s all good… so far.
@samhuhLA Жыл бұрын
Great video and breakdown of the of the Mini 2. Seems like you wouldn't recommend the Mini2 if it was purely for parking mode/motion detection. If that's the case do you recommend the Garmin Live?
@MikeMu Жыл бұрын
For that, the best are Owlcam and Ring overall. I’ve done videos about both their products. I’m happiest with Ring though because it’s cheaper and works best for my needs.
@samhuhLA Жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike for the rec. I'll look into those options! @@MikeMu
@gottalovethetube2 жыл бұрын
Why does it have to be multicam and connected to each other? If two different cameras front and rear are connected to a 12v, they will record and can easially be synced in post if needed. But if the accident happens from behind, why would u need both recordings? I dont get it
@MikeMu2 жыл бұрын
It doesn't have to be. Each dashcam records and processes standalone. Just use one app to control them all. Accidents can happen where you get hit one side all the way through the other side for field of view. I just want all 360 covered. Its actually how I caught the footage of person hitting my car recently with a shopping cart.
@marcus81562 жыл бұрын
Am I able to run two of these in the front of my windshield, one as the outside camera and the other facing inside. Thanks
@MikeMu2 жыл бұрын
Yes
@nathanielhutcheson5751 Жыл бұрын
Does it record speed (mph) on that app? Thanks
@MikeMu Жыл бұрын
It’s an option you can turn on and would be embedded in video.
@okcomputer0101 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant!
@mie-2 жыл бұрын
Nice camera (I own 4) unfortunately the app is trash. right now the functionality of manage / edit / export video using multiple cameras is broken.
@MikeMu2 жыл бұрын
I keep getting my connection with the app broken. But… the cameras still function. Just the dream of having all cameras constantly connected is an issue probably triggered by the fact that I keep unplugging it lately.
@mie-2 жыл бұрын
@@MikeMu here’s my issue (confirmed by others already) device iphone, 4 cameras installed. is impossible to export a video without picture on picture. before there was an option to choose which video you want over. or the option “none” now that’s gone. I’ve opened a ticket and they’ve confirmed that issue 3 months ago and they told me they’re gonna fix it asap. but after 3 months still waiting.
@MikeMu2 жыл бұрын
Sadly, my multi-cam setup caught the first dent on our not-even-a-month-old Palisade: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3qkkKmhnJaqZ6c. Also if it wasn't clear, the multicam setup covers inside and outside of the vehicle 360 degress with 4 cameras (one on each side).
@CattywhumpassproD2 жыл бұрын
Sadly? I’d think you’d be stoked it caught it.
@MikeMu2 жыл бұрын
Sad that it happened so soon.
@CattywhumpassproD2 жыл бұрын
@@MikeMu oh that makes more sense. 👍🏻
@digglaa2 жыл бұрын
What iphone do you have? Having issue even connecting the camera to my phone on accessory list?
@MikeMu2 жыл бұрын
13 Pro Max.
@KarolinaR. Жыл бұрын
The only advatage of Mini2 is its size. I have two mini2. In the parking mode camera is not detecting motion, impact detection requires hitting the camera directly. hitting the car from the outside, moving it, tapping on the window does not trigger the recording. In the car park I don't expect a high-speed impact that will destroy half of my car and activate the camera ... it will not record parking collisions even on the highest sensitivity. App is buggy, every time there is a problem with connection. The quality of recordings is not very good. so many problems for such a price - do not recommend
@justclaudiabusiness4 ай бұрын
@@KarolinaR. thank you for ypur comment. I was only looking into this camera to record in park mode.
@lb3099 Жыл бұрын
Bought two, because I wanted something small and of good quality. Small they are, quality not so much. I plugged one into a house usb charger, and the damn thing got hot in less than 4 min. There were NO instructions as far as what buttons to push. Later I discovered I needed to input my Home WIFI information... And that was the last straw, HELL NO.
@marshallohio55122 жыл бұрын
Just an expensive window decoration !! Connection issues issues like every other owner !! Just don't Purchase !!
@marshallohio55122 жыл бұрын
@Phillip Banes Exactly, the app really sucks ! There's absolutely no reason for a simple app in working sufficiently theses days !! Sent wife's mini Il back, and purchased a dash cam that doesn't have an app ! Cheers