My Xiaomi Yi dashcam is here from Gearbest...

Official site: Xiaoyi

The Xiaomi Yi dashcam is based upon Xiaomi's own Yi A12 dual core processor (aka Novatek 96660), not to be confused with Ambarella A12. It's available in two colors, grey and gold.

CPU: YI A12 dual core + DSP enhanced WDR 3D noise reduction
Built-in battery: 240mAh Li-polymer
Video resolution: 1296p 30fps, 1080p 30fps, 1080p 60fps
2.7 inches LCD display screen
ADAS warning system (only works with 1080p 30fps)
Memory: MicroSD card, maximum 64GB
WiFi standard: 802.11n
Lens: F1.8, 165 degree wide view angle
Wireless encryption: WEP / WPA / WPA2
Image sensor: 1/2.7 inch, 3.0unit pixel, 4000mV / lux - s
Video compression: H.264
Output: 5V / 1A (Micro USB)
WDR: e-HDR
Power consumption: 3.0W maximum
Material: Inflaming retarding PC + ABS
Built-in G-sensor: High precision six axis sensor
Support: Android, iOS
Language: Chinese only (English when flash to US firmware)

Front of the box


Back of the box


Xiaomi Yi dashcam gold color


Front


Back


Top


Bottom


Left


Right


I think they sent me the wrong pack but mine came with a 16GB Sandisk Ultra class10 microSD card which Gearbest page states not included...


Evening Time 1080p with ADAS function enabled


Night Time 1080p with ADAS function enabled


Package contents:


1. Xiaomi Yi Dashcam.
2. Suction cup mount.
3. USB car charger.
4. 3.5 meter USB to micro USB power cable.
5. 16GB Sandisk microSD card. (Not included as per Gearbest page)
6. Product manual in Chinese.

Xiaomi Yi dashcam chinese menu translated


How to flash US firmware to your CN Xiaoyi dashcam for english interface


Yi dashcam vs Mijia dashcam



The Mijia dashcam looks clearer in the video but the video is darker. The Yi dashcam can see more details in darker areas (Hopefully Mi can fix this in a future firmware?)

This post has been edited by blurjoey: Apr 12 2017, 09:30 AM

Xiao Yi android app updated with some english interface...



This post has been edited by blurjoey: Mar 4 2016, 06:37 PM

any hackers here can use this to cross both video and obd on this? if so... i buy man!

sony action cam have gps, features like obd but not complete.

still, get a proper dashcam better

Thanks for sharing TS, looks good, wonder how it compares to the yi action cam, can show us side by side video if you have

XIAOMI YI Action Cam and YI Dash cam is two different thing.
(Albeit the two share the same manufacturer plant)

This is misleading with the consumer

Why is this not sold on Xiaomi website?

because it is not a xiaomi product

Cannot compare action cam with dashcam... Both for different functions... Also different hardware...


Not yet official launch in mi website.

It's more like a startup for the China market...

More info here
https://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?spm=a220m...12901931&is_b=1

This post has been edited by blurjoey: Mar 5 2016, 01:41 PM

Xiaoyi is a division of Xiaomi. How is it not an official Xiaomi product?

Please advice...

This post has been edited by blurjoey: Mar 5 2016, 01:41 PM

Wondering how much do they differ when recording. If not much, can stick to my current action cam, if differ alot, can consider getting a new one.

Wondering how much do they differ when recording. If not much, can stick to my current action cam, if differ alot, can consider getting a new one.

come on brother, you need me to spoonfed you?

This is from XIAOYI company website (not sure about you understanding chinese)


That bolded part, is a very polite way to say "I'm affiliated with XIAOMI but I'm not XIAOMI" (MAYBE OWNED BY XIAOMI too)

This is XIAOYI Dashcam


This is XIAOMI YI CAMERA

ts, the settings in yi cam got selection of left lane driving or right lane driving?

and wonder why the machine keep remind u to keep a distance with front car as the first reminder heard in your night scene recording showing no car in front of u, is that it 'can see ah fly car' in front of u??? hahaha

btw, why don't buy from tmall, calculation show after cost+international shipping around RM245-250.

Come brother I don't need you to spoonfeed me. I can do the research by myself to find out the actual facts. I think you might want to do some research on how the name of xiaoyi came about from xiaomi.

Xiaoyi is the R&D arm of Xiaomi to develop the Yi technology products.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xiaomi

Yi action cam is also from xioayi... Please see xiaoyi website as the yi action cam is listed in their product range... So does that means it's not original from xiaomi also?

By the way, perhaps you want to read the Chinese explanation again to understand better. My advise is don't use Google translate cause it doesn't give the correct meaning.

This post has been edited by blurjoey: Mar 5 2016, 05:25 PM

There's no settings from left or right hand drive... You can see the settings screenshot in the first post.

That's the ADAS function... Not that accurate yet... Maybe the later firmware updates will fix it...

This post has been edited by blurjoey: Mar 5 2016, 05:24 PM

I'm not that good buying from taobao... Also taobao too many sellers... If not mistaken, taobao need to get agent to ship to Malaysia also... Correct me if I'm wrong...

Lazada also selling around rm300+...

actually i am looking for a proper performance cam that cna link with obd2 ler... xiao yi cannot right cause its a recording cam right?

google it also can

https://dashcamtalk.com/forum/threads/2-cam...a-is-best.6141/

if you really want, go raspi it

You can try the Shadow GT880S

http://www.gearbest.com/car-dvr/pp_162102.html

Most is Koreans dashcam brands that's able to use with OBD...

innovative, great for customer like qachak30

i just received this dashcam.
the problem is i can't read chinese.

can someone please guide how to update the firmware?

thanks.

Heard that the next batch of yi dashcam will have english menu?

got video

updated firmware already got english menu

Got guide on how to update the firmware?

maybe later i ask the buyer who already update in Recomend Traffic Recorder thread

Are you sure? Which version of firmware? V-0.07.024 is the latest firmware and still in chinese leh...

Only the Yi dashcam app on the smartphone have updated with english menu.

This post has been edited by blurjoey: Mar 8 2016, 11:44 PM

Taeng9389 have posted the youtube video on how to update firmware...

cam's firmware ?
or phone's app ?
2 different thing tho

ops sorry my mistake.phone app not cam menu

Thank you. Taeng9389

Guys,

Per comparison below, seems .24 firmware is reduce the picture details.(look at the sky, building, road, tree etc)

Source: xiaoyi.com forum

Thanks.

This post has been edited by xphr3ak: Mar 9 2016, 09:45 AM


Attached thumbnail(s)

i jus bought and install tht app..
when u launch tht app..first pop up is firmware..once u downloaded u need connect to ur yi dashcam wifi in order to update..this is what app tell me..i havent connect yet
tht ADAS function use 40 minit and i turn off..not so accurate in city traffic jam..i think use it at highway

v0.8 came out, still got bugs

it always good wait for 2nd batch, hardware made good good, firmware tuned good good

i forget upload mine...lazy download from yi dashcam

seems like they straighten the picture(remove fisheye effect)

picture sharpness also macam reduced, how to look at car plate wei!?

seems like they straighten the picture(remove fisheye effect)

picture sharpness also macam reduced, how to look at car plate wei!?

How good is yi a12 dual corr processor compare to ambarella?

The Yi A12 chipset is actually a Novatek 96660 chipset for Yi.... 96660 is same level as Ambarella A12 chipset...

which mean ambarella chipset should be better than novatec96660/yi A12

http://www.65daigou.com.my/Product/ViewPro...0.0.0&src=10001

how much is the courier fees if they ship using DHL ?

How heavy is the packaging?

This post has been edited by vexus: Mar 11 2016, 01:45 PM

Novatek 96660 is to fight with Ambarella A12 ler...

Not sure. You need to ask 65daigou to quote you...

.018 is super bad than .013

Thanks.

This post has been edited by xphr3ak: Mar 11 2016, 11:29 PM

i agree...especially the headlight..my saga is yellowish but i see new firmware for xiaomi yi dahcam is white colour..thought i install hid

Look at the light.
The star effect which i dont encounter on 013 firmware.
Will test 024 firmware next.

QUESTION : Is it safe to leave this dashcam in car for all day?
Will meletup or degraded the battery lifespan?

Thanks

This post has been edited by xphr3ak: Mar 12 2016, 10:15 AM

Can downgrade and update the firmware?

Yes.
Can.
I just have 018, 024 and 0.8 (beta)
Cant find the 013.

Thanks.

ambarella chipset look sharper?

omai... i just update to 024.. hopefully the glare is not tat bad

i leave this dashcam in car whole day wont meletup...battery wise i not really care..

Do you hardwire it?


Guys,
About the glare/star effect, nothing wrong with this firmware.
Just don't mess with the lens.

Thanks.

This post has been edited by xphr3ak: Mar 12 2016, 08:54 PM

The Yi dashcam don't have parking mode, so don't need to hardwire... Also with 64GB, most is 8 hours of recording...

My current setup as I'm still testing the Yi dashcam... I don't unplug when I park my car...

Dome D201 X Yi dashcam




This post has been edited by blurjoey: Mar 12 2016, 10:50 PM

Gearbest received a lot of bad review. Many people doesnt received the goods.

I've been ordering from them since last year... More than 10++ orders d... No problem receiving my orders... Most is 1 or 2 orders tooked longer than 4 weeks to arrive...

Also car club members in FB who order from gearbest have received orders since last Black Friday sales in November...

This post has been edited by blurjoey: Mar 13 2016, 01:27 PM

What is the lens diameter?
Plan to buy CPL filter.

Can we use this?
http://www.lazada.com.my/37mm-cpl-filter-c...yi-4647150.html

Thanks.

last time ship out delayed cause no stock, since it has been out for a while dy, most likely will ship out right away, i bought mine from GB too

measured, end to end 35mm, not sure if it'll fit, you go be white mouse and try lor

Latest XiaoYi Dashcam - Test firmware v-0.08.004 (BETA)

This post has been edited by xphr3ak: Mar 15 2016, 05:10 PM

Someone using CPL filter with the Xiaoyi dashcam

http://bbs.xiaoyi.com/forum.php?mod=viewth...&extra=page%3D1

Just bought this cam from Lazada sale, got quite a good deal..

cant wait to test it..

Do you know where to get the rear mirror mount?
I search in gearbest but cannot find one.

The original mount is getting loose, because my car is under the hot sun everyday.

Here you go
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/group/Mobi..._258514429.html

new firmware..anyone go update it?

Released today?

yesterday release i think when i open tht app got 2 update..one for apps and one for firmware
edited
jus check is 14/3 release

This post has been edited by djhenry91: Mar 28 2016, 10:38 PM

I think all already updated to the latest long time d...

must be frequency open the app and check haha

how much is it?

and cheapest one can get is how much?

This post has been edited by gastacopz: Mar 29 2016, 10:43 PM

anyone having overheat issues ah?

This guy found cheapest rm205.50
https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?act=ST&f...967145&st=1880#

Mine is warm to the touch when using... Yours overheated?

bought last nite...208 from kopipeng 11st

Wanted to buy but I rmb my friend's yi sport camera overheated. So dunno if this will onot

if overheated mostly due to battery exposed in extreme hot weather long enough

Different product ler... Cannot compare like that...

True that's why looking for reviews lorh. Cause as u know the temperature is so hot nowadays. Scare explode lorh

208? u sure?

after discount

I'm using 2 dashcams in my car now... So far I'm still alive... My car is parked outside in Cyberjaya... So it's hot...

New firmware : v0.08.010 (BETA)

Thanks.

This post has been edited by xphr3ak: Apr 1 2016, 03:35 PM

Nice... Wonder when the english interface will be in?

why i set youtube 720p also cannot see the license plate number when you driving at leasure mall night view

YouTube downgrades the video quality. YouTube's settings are so that when you upload a large bandwidth file it is automatically compressed loosing a lot of clarity. This is mainly because YouTube would like to keep it's bandwidth usage down so that the most people can upload and watch videos.

why does it auto-off once car is turned off, even when battery is full?
any way to enable recording until battery dies?

That's what a dashcam is design to do...

Unless you hardwire it to your car's battery then it will record until your car battery go flat...

Oh I thought it's supposed to run till it's built in battery flat

For my car i have to unplug the charger everytime i off my engine because the power to the outlet wont cut off upon turning off the engine. For most cars engine off straight power cut off

which car?? Peugeot??