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Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars with 713 reviews

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    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars

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82%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers appreciate the Dash Cam Mini 2's compact size, ease of use, and video quality. They find it easy to install and use, and they are pleased with the quality of the videos it records. However, some customers have experienced issues with connectivity, the app, and pairing.

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  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Love the size, but it doesn’t work

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I really like the small size and the minimalistic approach. I don’t need a screen on it in favor of a small size. HOWEVER, it just is not reliable. At first it randomly disable voice commands, then it started to occasionally freeze. Not it frequently restarts all on its own. And eventually it refuses to connect to my phone anymore. The app simply keeps recommending different troubleshooting methods … without success.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GarminProductExpert
      Posted .

      For assistance with your Dash Cam Mini 2, please get in touch with our automotive experts at the following link.
      http://bit.ly/GarminContact-US Garmin

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great surveillance system and camera for accidents

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought a front and rear window surveillance camera to watch my things while traveling on the road. I use a back up battery to power them when away from the vehicle for extended periods and overnight if not sleeping in the vehicles clamshell tent above.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love the size

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love the size and picture quality also the voice commands

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The best Dash Cam I purchased for Years.So small that cannot destruct your driving.very intelligent camera

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good things can come in small packages

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Got for my wife’s SUV. Wanted lowest profile I could get so she doesn’t have to see the camera or deal with it everyday. Fits the bill perfectly…..live view is awesome……would like to replace the Cobra cameras in my car but will need two of these to have a rear facing camera.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    App

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Huge pairing issues with iPhone

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was unable to complete pairing to my iPhone (and a second iPhone after no luck with the first) after 45 min of wasted time trying. There are two pairing steps: the first one was no problem, and was never able to get past the second step. I suspect the app has significant issues with newer versions of iOS. Regardless, this is going back to BestBuy. I don’t recommend getting this cam if you use an iPhone - or wait until Gatlin improves its app.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Didn't last 1.5 years

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Total piece of junk. Mine didn’t even last a year and a half. At first, when it did work, it was great. Small footprint, no screen, just a little red light to let you know it was there. After a little more than a year it started giving an error about the sd-card slowing down and needing to be replaced. Then it started to sporadically record. Most times in my drive to work, it would never record. Sometimes it would record for hours (10+) after the car shut down, even with the Garmin Constant Power cable set to shut off after 10 minutes. It made me run through 3 car batteries. Garmin themselves were no help. The only suggestion from them was to try a different power wire. Then today I check my recordings and have nothing but a purple screen with lines. Kind of expected more for the money and from a company like Garmin.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2 Camera

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    OMG this small Dashcam is amazing. Set up is easy and once you figure out where you are going to install it, it works perfectly. I have it up to work in both of my vehicles thanks to the extra mount that it came with. It already captured some interesting driving habits of other drivers around me. Worth the price and I highly recommend it!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Connectivity

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Does not work

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Xan neve connect to this device inly in my house worse dwvice ever a piece of garbage will return

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Dash camera

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love it , very helpful and look nice high quality..

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not the best

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good video quality but that's where the accolades end. Turns off sporadically and it's very difficult to review video. Camera must be actively connected to phone.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Decent camera

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Does the job for the price point. Its fallen off the mount a couple times. But been okay lately. Its basically a camera for if someone pulls out in front of you or runs a red light.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GarminProductExpert
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      Thank you for sharing your experience. It is not common for these to come dislodged from the mount. We would like to help troubleshoot this so it does not occur again. Please start by visiting our Support Center page here, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/. Garmin

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Oh the Frustration!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I installed this item made sure the wind shield was clean and stuck it up there. Well sadly to say it keeps falling off not from the windshield side of the adhesive but the other side where they prestick it and send it to you. Its a really big pain in the butt! What Can I say postive about this? The app isnt to bad, but the camera its self I feel underpreforms the competitors out there. You do have the nice voice command option for recording and taking a video. The thing I like the most is you can actually have this a little organized as back windshield or front windshield in the app.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GarminProductExpert
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      We are happy to help troubleshoot any mounting issue you may experience. Start my visiting our Support Center page on Garmin.com. Garmin

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love it it’s perfect. I have the mini one and the mini 2

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Bad experience

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is the best dashcam for you if you love bluetooth connectivity issues and annoying non-stop beeps. If you're in the market for a cam that keeps rebooting and prompting you to keep formatting your memory card, look no further. On the plus side, the picture quality on the pix I took was nice thru the glare reduction lense that's sold separately, although I couldn't enjoy them with the connectivity issues. Needless to say that I returned it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GarminProductExpert
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      Thank you for providing feedback. I’m sorry to hear that you are not satisfied with the device. Garmin Product Support is happy to offer troubleshooting or answer any questions you may have. Our contact information can be found on our Support page: http://www.garmin.com/support Garmin

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not a good purchase

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Not really worth the price. I didn't like the camera quality.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Compact, Size, Video quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Connectivity

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good footage, not so good connection...READ

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I've owned several dash cams and this has great picture quality, a nice compact size, and is reliable (to a certain degree. Now the annoying...while trying to review footage from your smart phone, the connection is spotty and takes forever to connect. TIP* BE PATIENT when setting up the camera and BE PATIENT TRYING TO CONNECT. IT will happen, it just takes a lot of "resetting" to the home screen and repeating to get it to work! Overall, if I really need the footage, I can connect it to my PC where there is no lag or missing content.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy to use, Size, Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Compact and discrete dash cam for your vehicle

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    If you’re looking for a dash cam that’s as discreet as it is functional, the Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2 might just be your new best friend. This tiny device, barely the size of a key fob, packs a punch with its 1080p HD video recording and a 140-degree field of view. In conclusion, the Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2 is a fantastic choice for those who value simplicity and discretion. While it may not have all the bells and whistles of higher-end models, its compact design, good video quality, and user-friendly features make it a solid option for everyday use. Just be prepared to invest a bit more for the necessary accessories.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy to use, Video quality
    Cons mentioned:
    App

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great budget dash cam!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Simple to install, great voice command features. It's not great in low light conditions. The mobile app is annoying to setup when syncing Bluetooth. I wish it was type C, besides that, image quality is decent enough to read license plates about 20ft ahead.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality
    Cons mentioned:
    App

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good for now

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Video is good, but you will have to download app to see footage and to understand what is going on with it, because it can randomly not be functioning properly and a different light may come on, so keep your phone handy. Other than the occasional reboot it's been working good, only reason it got 4/5 stars.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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