- Short infoYI CAR CAMERA* This product works only with Chinese APPSmart YI CAR CAM DVR
- Support of ADAS Smart System
- FULL HD 1080p 60fps
- Night mode
- Display 2.7″
- Wide viewing angle of 165°
- Comprehensive recording — safe driving
Car DVR, specially designed device for all car enthusiastsYI CAR CAM combines high standards and functions of already existing in the current market DVRs. Our goal was to maximize the performance of the device for the optimal price. Yi Car DVR has a special additional Smart feature ADAS, which analyzes the speed, distance and other data, allows to determine the hazards arising from the surrounding objects while driving, and to warn the driver about them. YI CAR CAM supports the FULL HD resolution of 1920 × 1080p 60fps and the maximum resolution of 2304 × 1296p 30fps, so you will get a high-quality 1080p 30fps video.All Comments..Петр 04 Oct 2018Bw gas alert micro 5 user manual. Купил подключил, все отлично работает, только разьем microUSB нельзя извлечь из гнезда (заклинило, шевелиться но не вынимается,)Mr. khun 12 Aug 2018Last week, I purchased this type of camera. It is easy to set up in car and to connect with smart phone. It also shows drive report at the end of trip. I really like it. Price is very reasonable but quality is high class.Allan 12 Mar 2017This is by far the easiest and best quality for $$ car camera I have ever used. The ADAS works if the lanes are clearly painted, if not turn it off. It turns on almost instantly, the video definition is brilliant. I use a circular polarizing filter to cut glass glare and reflections. I recommend this to anyone wanting to have a discrete video system that is plug and play. Forget it until you need it. - Specifications
Manufacturer Xiaomi Type Full HD Dashcam Material SABIC flame retardant PC/ABS material Camera Lens F1.8 large aperture, 165° ultra-wide-angle lens Image Processor YI A12 dual-core + DSP specialized chip, enhanced version of the wide dynamic, 3D noise reduction Image Sensor 1/2.7 inch, 3.0 × 3.0μm, 4000mV / lux - s Video Encoding H.264 encoding, MP4 format Supported Resolution 920 × 1080p 60fps, 1920 × 1080p 30fps, 2304 × 1296p 30fps Image Format JPG Image Resolution 3M (2048 x 1536) Audio System Built-in high quality microphone and speaker (AAC) White Balance Mode Auto WiFi Wi-Fi 802.11n, 10m distance WiFi Functions Sync and Sharing Albums, Image Transmission Wireless Encryption WEP / WPA / WPA2 Gravity Sensor Built-in high-precision three-axis sensor WDR 2nd generation enhanced version of the wide dynamic e-HDR Storage Max External Card Supported: TF 64GB (not included)
Class Rating Requirements: Class 10 or AboveDisplay Type TFT LCD screen Size 2.7 inch, 16 : 9 Resolution 960 x 240 Battery Built-in 240mAh Li-Polymer battery Total Power Consumption ≤ 4.0W Power Supply Car cigarette lighter, DC 12 - 24V Power Cord Length 3.5 m Power Interface 5V / 1A micro USB interface Mount Glass Suction Cup Compatibility with Car Brands Universal Supported Platforms Android 4.1 or later versions, IOS 7.0 or later versions Dimensions 74mm × 52.4mm × 19.4mm Weight 74g Color Gray - Video
- Commentsadd a commentПетр 04 Oct 2018Купил подключил, все отлично работает, только разьем microUSB нельзя извлечь из гнезда (заклинило, шевелиться но не вынимается,)Mr. khun 12 Aug 2018Last week, I purchased this type of camera. It is easy to set up in car and to connect with smart phone. It also shows drive report at the end of trip. I really like it. Price is very reasonable but quality is high class.Allan 12 Mar 2017This is by far the easiest and best quality for $$ car camera I have ever used. The ADAS works if the lanes are clearly painted, if not turn it off. It turns on almost instantly, the video definition is brilliant. I use a circular polarizing filter to cut glass glare and reflections. I recommend this to anyone wanting to have a discrete video system that is plug and play. Forget it until you need it.
Contents
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- 1 Known problems
- 8 Firmware
The Yi Dash Cam is the first dash camera released by the Chinese electronics manufacturer Yi Technology. This camera has been released approximately 1 year after the very popular Yi Action Camera. Surprisingly Yi Technology decided to use completely different internals for this camera. The processor is listed as a “Yi A12 dual core processor”. In actuality it appears to be a masked Novatek NT96660 processor (perhaps customized).
We are not sure why they tried to disguise the processor but perhaps they are trying to trick consumers into thinking this is an Ambarella A12 processor. The CMOS sensor is believed to be the On Semiconductor’s AR0230CS.
This is a departure from the Ambarella A7LS Processor in the Yi action camera which has allowed owners to “hack” the device with custom firmware and autoexec scripts. Part of the Yi Action Camera’s popularity was due to the ease of customization as evidenced by the thousands of posts in our forum . Since the Yi Dash Cam is based on a Novatek processor, we don’t expect custom firmware or hacks to be available for this camera.
The Novatek NT96660 processor and AR0230CS CMOS sensor produce very good picture quality during the day and good quality at night in the Yi dash cam. The camera can record at 1080p 60fps and also claims to record at 1296p 30fps. There is some speculation that the 1296p is not true 1296p but interpolated from 1080p since the AR0230CS sensor does support 1296p. We are trying to confirm if this is true. Bit rate for the Yi Dash Cam is 20Mbps.
The camera comes with large 2.7″ screen, Wifi and a G-sensor but does not come with GPS. While not huge at 74 x 32 x 19 mm, it is larger than the Yi Action Camera. Also the camera is not one of the most discreet ones given it currently only comes in gold or silver colors, has a rectangular form factor and suction cup mount.
As of April 2016, the menu and manual for this camera are in Chinese. However an English app is now available.
We would like to thank our members Sunny and CheckYourLights for providing detailed reviews on the Yi Dash Camera on our forum.
Known problems
Out of Focus
Numerous owners have indicated that the Yi Dash Cam loses focus when the camera heats up (i.e. sitting in the sun for approx 1 hour). This could be due to a poor quality lens / lens holder but we are not sure how widespread the problem is. You can read more about it on our forum here. Note that out of focus problems were somewhat common on the Yi Action Camera as well.
Converting Chinese to English
If you install the English firmware on a Chinese camera, you may get the “System language adaptation fail Access denied” error.
Our member scoup figured out how to convert a Chinese language camera to an English language camera. The instructions are as follows:
- Get a Desktop/Laptop, SD Card Reader, microSD Card and a minimum 1amp microUSB charger ready
- Copy the serial number from the menu/label on the bottom of the camera. Take only the first 14 characters
- Write the serial number into a word processor and change the letters “CN” into “US”
- Save as “SN.txt”
- Create a blank file and name it “engmode”, no file extension
- Copy both files onto your SD card
- Insert the SD card back into the camera and power it on using your USB charger
- Once you see the engineering menu, scroll down until you see number 8 – Exit. Select this option
- Go into the regular settings menu and select factory reset
- Once it reboots, exit ENG mode again and enter the settings menu and check if your serial number shows “US”
- If good, power off your card and insert it back into your reader. Format it
- Download the “FWCARC10.bin” file from XiaoYi’s page: http://www.yitechnology.com/firmware_en.php
- Unzip this file into your SD card and add the .bin extension to the end
- Insert this card back into your card and power it on again using the power cable
- Your camera should start updating your camera, once finished, accept all prompts.
- Format your card and you are finished
Mounting the Camera
Our member Mtz has created some videos of the Yi Dash Cam from outside and inside the car. Note how visible it is and the wobbly mount.
Teardown
Our member tiz has created the following teardown video.
Sample Videos
Day Video
Night Video
Comparison Video: Shadow 1s (Top left) Yi Dash Cam (Top right), Viofo A119 (Bottom left), GitUp Git1 (bottom right)
Android / iOS App
The Android or iOS app can be downloaded from the Xiaoyi site. An English version of the app is available.
Should I Purchase?
While the Yi Action Camera proved to be very popular since it was an excellent bang for the buck, we don’t think the Yi Dash Camera will achieve the same success. The video quality is good for the price especially the night quality. However the rectangular form factor and silver or gold color is not discreet. Also given the Novatek processor, we don’t believe this camera will have the same grassroots hacking effort which proved to be quite popular with the action camera. Some early reports of focus problems are a concern and the wobbly mount is a disappointment.
Overall, this camera will likely sell well in China and to Yi fans. If you don’t care about how discreet your dash cam is, take a look at this camera given the good video quality. If the form factor matters to you, look for a smaller camera or wedge shaped camera. See what other owners of this camera have to say on our Yi Dash Cam forum.
Where to purchase for lowest price
Note there is an English version and Chinese version.
English International Version
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Chinese Version
Firmware
WARNING! MAKING CHANGES TO YOUR FIRMWARE ARE PERFORMED AT YOUR OWN RISK. WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR DASH CAM AS A RESULT OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Motorola e5 play specs.
Firmware Update Instructions
- Extract the firmware file
- Delete any files from the memory card
- Copy the firmware.bin file to the empty memory card
- Insert the card to camera
- Connect to constant USB power source, do not disconnect power at any time during update process
- Camera will power on, wait while camera is updating
- Once update has finished camera will startup as per normal
- Format the memory card in the camera
Latest Firmware
The English firmware can be downloaded from the YI Technology Site (not compatible with Chinese cameras).
English Firmware
Chinese Firmware
Previous Firmware
Dash Camera Reviews
English Firmware
Large Print Version Yl Dash Camera User Manual Download
Chinese Firmware
User Manual
The English user manual can be downloaded here.
Specifications
Yi Dash Cam | |
Price | $80 |
Read Review | |
Manufacturer | Yi Technology |
Country | China |
Specifications | |
Processor | Novatek NT96660 |
CMOS | On Semiconductor AR0230CS |
Channels | 1 |
Screen | 2.7' |
GPS | |
G-Sensor | |
Wi-Fi | |
Parking Mode | |
Lock Files | Auto and Button |
Video | |
Max Resolution | 1080p 60fps |
Max Bitrate (Mbps) | 20 |
Video Format | MP4 |
Compression | H.264 |
Diagonal Viewing Angle | 165° |
Recording | |
SD Card Type | MicroSD |
Max Size (Spec) | 64GB |
Max Size (User) | 64GB |
Other | |
Size (mm) | 74 x 32 x 19 |
Mount | Suction |
Power Supply | 5V |
Operating Temp | |
Battery | 240mAh |
Release Date | Feb 2016 |
Apps | Android, iOS |
Unique Features | |
Rating | |
Advantages | 1080p at 60fps Affordable Good night quality |
Disadvantages | Rectangular form factor not the most discreet Wobbly mount Potential focus problems |
Video Day | |
Video Night | |
Reliability | |
Size / Discreetness | |
Price | |
Available Support | |
Overall Rating | |
Final Word | Video quality is good for the price. Not a fan of rectangular form factor. |
Published: April 3, 2016
Updated: July 21, 2016