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post Jul 20 2017, 06:57 PM

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QUOTE(auronthas @ Jul 20 2017, 05:07 PM)
(a) Yes, I can see, can connect, but after accessing the YI DASHCAM, it disconnect, dunno why?

(b) want to use it as external video camera for live video recording mah hahaha  tongue.gif
Thanks for your reply and advise mushigen

(a) I have tried numerous time two months ago, by clicking the wifi dashcam, type in the default password, it connected, but when I accessed to Yi Dashcamera apps, it was disconnected.  I kept repeat the same thing, but failed.  I will try again the new 3.0 YI dashcam app and see...

(b) I have tried that without external power, it lasts less than 5 minutes.  I was wondering to take out this dashcam to use as GoPro video camera tongue.gif Their internal battery capacity is tiny or faulty ?!
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Well, it's called a dashcam, isn't it? The battery imo is more to store the settings/configuration, and to allow it to save the last clip than to power the dashcam.
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post Jul 20 2017, 08:27 PM

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QUOTE(mushigen @ Jul 20 2017, 06:57 PM)
Well,  it's called a dashcam,  isn't it?  The battery imo is more to store the settings/configuration,  and to allow it to save the last clip than to power the dashcam.
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Most can record a few minutes only worth that small battery... LOL
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post Jul 20 2017, 10:29 PM

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QUOTE(blurjoey @ Jul 20 2017, 08:27 PM)
Most can record a few minutes only worth that small battery... LOL
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No wonder so cheap lol.

By the way, this evening I tried to connect dashcam with my iPhone. Finally able to access to the latest YI DashCam apps , but connection quiet weak, always disconnect and need manual connect ... (better than last time)
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post Jul 20 2017, 10:47 PM

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QUOTE(auronthas @ Jul 20 2017, 05:07 PM)
(b) want to use it as external video camera for live video recording mah hahaha  tongue.gif
Thanks for your reply and advise mushigen
Use Power Bank for external use lal.
I tried when it new, it can handling around 15 min only.
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post Jul 22 2017, 04:05 PM

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cannot connect? is that yi doing the same strategy as for its cctv camera ~ china set not for outside china usage
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post Jul 24 2017, 11:18 PM

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got my issue solved. it was a defect, 1-1 exchange. unit is all good now smile.gif
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post Jul 29 2017, 12:46 AM

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Anyone know how to change language of black version to English?
I enter engmode but cannot scroll.

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post Jul 31 2017, 03:26 AM

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Hey guys, I'm new in this video cam for the car..

1) Is the XiaoYi cam/Xiaomi Mijia the best bang for buck cam? Which would you go for? I'm happy around RM200 budget smile.gif

2) Also, how does it work actually, the video cam will always overwrite the memory card when it's full? And does the camera automatically start recording when you start the car engine or when u turn the camera on?

3) Would either those dashcams be able to tahan in our Malaysian climate? Will always park under the hot sun, etc..

Sorry for the questions smile.gif

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post Jul 31 2017, 09:40 AM

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QUOTE(-kytz- @ Jul 31 2017, 03:26 AM)
Hey guys, I'm new in this video cam for the car..

1) Is the XiaoYi cam/Xiaomi Mijia the best bang for buck cam? Which would you go for? I'm happy around RM200 budget smile.gif

2) Also, how does it work actually, the video cam will always overwrite the memory card when it's full? And does the camera automatically start recording when you start the car engine or when u turn the camera on?

3) Would either those dashcams be able to tahan in our Malaysian climate? Will always park under the hot sun, etc..

Sorry for the questions smile.gif
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1. Yes, best bang for your buck. I prefer the Mijia dashcam more than Yi dashcam.

2. Yes, it's called loop recording which all dashcams have. It will overwrite older files first when full. All dashcams auto turns on when you start your engine.

3. Sadly no. The lithium battery might last about a year in the heat. After that, cannot hold a charge or gets bloated.
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post Jul 31 2017, 05:59 PM

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Just got my Xiaoyi dashcam. Already flash to US firmware. About the quality of the recording, you guys just stick with 1080 or the highest?

I'm using it with 32 GB card at the moment.
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post Jul 31 2017, 06:23 PM

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QUOTE(fox_shinoda @ Jul 31 2017, 05:59 PM)
Just got my Xiaoyi dashcam. Already flash to US firmware. About the quality of the recording, you guys just stick with 1080 or the highest?

I'm using it with 32 GB card at the moment.
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Stick with 1080p as the 1296p is interpolated from 1080p.
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post Jul 31 2017, 07:02 PM

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QUOTE(fox_shinoda @ Jul 31 2017, 05:59 PM)
Just got my Xiaoyi dashcam. Already flash to US firmware. About the quality of the recording, you guys just stick with 1080 or the highest?

I'm using it with 32 GB card at the moment.
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How you flash to US firm ? Any different with stock version ?

BTW im just buy Power / Black Edition, does it support also ?
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post Jul 31 2017, 08:15 PM

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QUOTE(Left4Dead2 @ Jul 31 2017, 07:02 PM)
How you flash to US firm ? Any different with stock version ?

BTW im just buy Power / Black Edition, does it support also ?
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There's a video on the first post on how to flash to US firmware. Only difference is is in English language. But new firmware release will be slower than Chinese firmware by a few versions.
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post Aug 1 2017, 12:14 AM

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I got front and rear xiaomi setup lol
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post Aug 1 2017, 12:26 AM

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QUOTE(blurjoey @ Jul 31 2017, 06:23 PM)
Stick with 1080p as the 1296p is interpolated from 1080p.
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Thanks will stick with 1080p. Next project is to hide the cable properly in the car 😄
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QUOTE(Left4Dead2 @ Jul 31 2017, 07:02 PM)
How you flash to US firm ? Any different with stock version ?

BTW im just buy Power / Black Edition, does it support also ?
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Apparently the video how to on YouTube did not work for my CABAA model. Followed a tutorial from a forum that need to add an additional txt file named AAA222CCC.txt that contains the new US edited serial number in order to get the serial number to be overwrite. After that instead of downloading the firmware need to download the emergency aid. Viola, done flashing the firmware 😄

For power edition, not sure
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QUOTE(Terence573 @ Aug 1 2017, 12:14 AM)
I got front and rear xiaomi setup lol
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Mind sharing how you did your front & rear xiaomi setup? The rear camera get power from where?

QUOTE(fox_shinoda @ Aug 1 2017, 12:26 AM)
Thanks will stick with 1080p. Next project is to hide the cable properly in the car 😄
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Good luck with that. My Yi dashcam's wire is still dangling in front, unsightly but hey it works. Do share if you manage to secure your wires properly.
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QUOTE(4lt4ir @ Aug 1 2017, 03:47 PM)
Mind sharing how you did your front & rear xiaomi setup? The rear camera get power from where?
Good luck with that. My Yi dashcam's wire is still dangling in front, unsightly but hey it works. Do share if you manage to secure your wires properly.
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bro just go to any car accessories shop, pay rm10 to rm20 for them to drink kopi and they will happily help you hide the cables for you
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QUOTE(Jackofree @ Aug 1 2017, 04:38 PM)
bro just go to any car accessories shop, pay rm10 to rm20 for them to drink kopi and they will happily help you hide the cables for you
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Wow, really? never thought to do this. Thanks for the pro tip bro! I'll drop by one nearby soon. Mind sharing what do they use specifically to hide/secure the cable..some sort of clip?
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QUOTE(4lt4ir @ Aug 1 2017, 04:47 PM)
Mind sharing how you did your front & rear xiaomi setup? The rear camera get power from where?
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It happens that my honda has a 12v cigar lighter power source there...

Juz stick to the middle of the back windshield and there it goes...but kinda blocking the rear view but still bearable.
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