VIOFO VS1 Mini Dash Cam 1440P 2K HDR Dashcam STARVIS 2 Sensor Free 32GB SD Card 5GHz Wi-Fi

So far these units work as they should even though I have not had an incident to record yet (fortunately). Installation was simple and straightforward with the only issue being the 3M double backed tape that is included is worthless at least here in AZ. Had to substitute it with Gorilla brand double backed clear tape, one piece applied to the base of the unit and the other to the mounting surface, this provided the most secure mounting that holds up to the heat here. Overall the memory capacity, design and functionality are all good and it is fairly easy to connect to. At some future point, I plan to tackle the power connection by changing from a cigarette lighter source to a fuse tap system on a switched circuit. I bought 2 of these, one for front other for rear which was a cheaper option and easier to install than other systems that use a small rear camera that connects to the front. This setup also is much less obvious as the front does not require a large and noticeable unit. Another issue with many of these setups, if you have tinted windows as I do, the cameras do not work well with the tint. It can obscure images at night and during the day it can make the image quality very poor and grainy due to the lower resolution that these add on rear cameras offer. So far from testing the image quality, I have not encountered the same issues with this camera due to its higher resolution and better imaging sensors. Read more

If you are looking for a small, good dash cam with great video, this is the one to get. I did a lot of research on dash cams and ended up purchasing this one. Why, the size and the fact that it had the new Sony Starvis 2 sensor. It's only 2K but the video quality is great! On the size, I wanted something that I could hide behind my rearview mirror and this fit the bill. Installation was easy but I did not use the included kit. I used one from Dongar Tech since I have an auto dimming mirror in my car and preferred to use that. It simply taps your mirror power. But the included kit has everything you need to do a clean install. Perfect fit and you can't see it behind the mirror. Setup was easy and took no time at all as you use the Viofo app to do the setup and aim the camera. No need for a screen on the dash cam. One thing to do is make sure you update the firmware. Viofo has great instructions on how to do this on their website. Using the dash cam is easy as it turns on when you start your car. One thing it has that I like is voice control. You can tell it to stop recording, take a photo and save a video and turn on the wifi and turn it off. The video durning the day is clean and clear with detail (although you do get a little refection on the windshield of your dash which can be fixed by using a polarizing filter which I understand is coming). Nighttime video is very good! As good as some 4K video that I have seen from other brands. You can view the video's on your smartphone as it has wifi and download the ones you want to keep. It has 5G so make sure you use that to download as it is quick. Overall a very good, small dash cam that has great features. I'm thinking of getting another one for the back windshield as it is small enough for that. Read more

We purchased the VIOFO VS1 Mini for use in our F-350 Super Duty primarily for our travels towing our 42' 5th wheel. Very impressed with the features, picture quality, and ease-of-use. We like the size of the VIOFO VS1 Mini, as the name implies, measuring only 3 inches tall and 1.3 inches wide. We installed the dash cam on our windshield behind our rear view mirror and liked that it had no screens or excessive lights to distract us will driving. Installation was super easy, the cord they provide is plenty long enough to route around the windshield and down to the AC power plug on the bottom of the truck's main console. The truck's AC plug only powers when the truck is on, so I did not need the additional hardware kit for installation to the fuse panel, just used my AC adaptor with USB ports to accept the USB from the dash camera. The camera's built-in WiFi easily connected to the app on my phone. App is very easy to use and gives you great access to the videos and camera settings. Picture quality is really great and they supply a 32GB memory card - larger card available if you want. Voice command is a nice touch, can easily turn on/off video, audio, WiFi, take a picture, or lock the video. Video documents your GPS location, speed, date and time. Night video is also a very good quality. The VS1 dash cam records front road scenes in 2K resolution with a 140° wide angle and uses the Sony STARVIS 2 sensor providing distortion-free images that easily captures licenses plates and road signs. Very happy with this little camera so far, would highly recommend! Read more

I was looking at a lot of different dash cams and found this one. Small, unobtrusive and simple to install and use. It doesn't have a screen but you shouldn't be looking at a screen anyway while driving. I already had a power cord from my OBD port for an older dash cam so all I needed was a mini-b to usb c adapter. The reason for the 4 stars is that neither the manual nor the videos say you have to disconnect carplay first (or the android equivalent) before connecting your phone to the dash cam's wifi (at first my carplay was fighting with the viofo wifi) . The phone can't handle both at once. The dash cam is recording constantly but to view the videos you have to disconnect carplay then connect to the Viofo wifi on the app. I need carplay while driving (trailer app, google maps etc while towing) so I have to wait until I'm stopped to view the videos. Makes sense though from a safety perspective. By the way tech support is very helpful over the chat function and they got me through the WiFi issues. Read more