Garmin – Dash Cam Mini 2 – Black $62.00 Save:$35.00(36%)
Description
  • Size
    Car key-sized dash camera mounts discreetly behind rearview mirror and goes virtually unnoticed; automatically records and saves video of incidents
  • Camera optics
    Wide 140-degree lens records 1080p video with Garmin Clarity HDR optics for crisp detail day and night
  • Voice control
    Voice control (only available in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian and Swedish) lets you use spoken commands to save video, start/stop audio recording, take still pictures and more
  • Vault
    Saved videos automatically upload via Wi-Fi connection to the secure online Vault to view and share later
  • Parking guard
    The Parking Guard feature (requires constant power and an active connection with Wi-Fi technology; access via the Garmin Drive app on your compatible smartphone) monitors activity around your parked vehicle and alerts if an incident is detected
  • Live view monitoring
    Access the camera remotely for Live View monitoring (requires constant power and an active connection with Wi-Fi technology; access via the Garmin Drive app on your compatible smartphone)when you’re away from your parked car
  • Compatibility
    Get more awareness around your vehicle using the Garmin Drive app on your compatible smartphone to view video from up to 4 dash cams (sold separately)
  • Design
    Durable design withstands harsh vehicle environments, including direct sunlight and hot temperatures
  • Included
    Includes dual USB charger, giving drivers an extra USB charging port
  • Disclaimer
    Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
  • Disclaimer
    Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit use of this device. It is your responsibility to know and comply with applicable laws and rights to privacy in jurisdictions where you plan to use this device.
  • Disclaimer
    For features that may require an additional subscription, additional fees may apply
Additional information
Weight 0.07 lbs
Dimensions 1.14 × 1.22 × 2.08 in
Screen Included

No

Product Depth

1.14 inches

Product Height

2.08 inches

Product Width

1.22 inches

App Compatible

Yes

Mount Included

Yes

Camera Mounting Location

Windshield

Camera Power Source

Vehicle battery

Integrated Microphone

Yes

Forward Collision Warning

No

Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts

1 year limited

Vehicle Camera Type

Dashboard

Go Alert

No

Recording Feature

Yes

Compatibility

Universal

Lane Departure Warning

No

Field of View

140 degrees

Product Weight

0.07 pounds

Operating System Compatibility

Apple iOS

G-Sensor

Yes

Number Of Auxiliary Inputs

0

Color

Black

Model Number

010-02504-00

Recording Resolution

1080p

Product Name

Dash Cam Mini 2

Number of USB Port(s)

1

Loop-Cycle Recording

TRUE

Color Category

Black

Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor

1 year limited

Brand

Garmin

Automatic Incident Detection

Yes

Mount Type

Adhesive

Expandable Memory Compatibility

microSD

Frame Rate

30 frames per second

GPS Enabled

No

UPC

753759269357

Reviews (50)
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4.5

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Customer Reviews (50)

  1. OzzieO

    Despite the size, reliable in emergency, could definitely have better visual quality , and it could use a 24/7 battery operated feature

  2. theinspector069

    Is there a camera that really works as advertised for night recording? Night stills are a poor example, I want to see people post videos (moving objects). A totally different perspective on things.

    The software is not quite user friendly. Pairing takes some patience. The GUI ( Graphical User Interface) takes a bit of getting accustomed to.

  3. Name

    Great video…when it’s working. Very small/discreet so it’s easier to hide/blend in. It requires you to re-format the micro SD card at minimum every 6 months or else it gets very glitchy. I didn’t know about this so when I tried to review video after a minor rear-ending. The camera never started recording when the car was started so no video even though it’s supposed to have automatic loop recording. I had purchased 4 of these cameras for 2 vehicles and immediately reformatted all of them.

    Main big gripe is the app. Sometimes connects right away, sometimes not. Seems to connect better on my old Android 11 than Apple iOS 17 or Android 13 so I use my old Android when updating the firmware or viewing/saving videos from the camera.

    Overall, great cameras, but Garmin really needs to fix the app.

  4. RaynerE

    excellent dash cam!! its small, easy to hide it behind rear view mirror.

  5. badbebe

    Small package, App is easy to use, I have this installed on all my family’s cars

  6. geeksq89

    Less than a week into ownership I would notice it occasionally not turning on. Ruled out the usb 12v power adapter as the issue. Sometimes it would work, most of the time it didn’t. Slow and annoying to connect to your phone. Would not recommend.

  7. KitchenAidOwner

    Easy install, cable was 3asy to hide. Camera is super small

  8. Disappointed

    I have a garmin gps with a camera and expected the same quality camera. However, the software is different and the picture quality on the camera is average. License plates cannot always be read for cars in front of me. But it captures what happens and it is very compact. Use a micro sd card that can handle the temps because this gets hot. I have had this a coule of years and am considering other options.

  9. AndrewE

    Pretty good. App is normally good but somehow got disconnected from Bluetooth and won’t reconnect.

  10. MikeLee

    Great product that gives crystal clear playback. All one needs. 4 stars, after 1 year constant use first issue, After hours of support online on Garmin, found out memory card was full therefore Garmin Camera Just stopped working. No warning! Only fix was to take MicroSd card, factory erase, re-install in camera only for camera to turn back on. NONE of which is on Garmin website when you talk about why No power to camera,

  11. Dunnyv

    Great camera! Easy set up, easy to use, the voice control is perfect for saving clips while driving. The app could use some updates but the actual dashcam is perfect.

  12. Daniel

    This is very very good. So small you can hide it behind the review mirror so the LED won’t bother during night driving.
    Easy to access recordings.
    Fast adapting camera when driving from sunny to shade/tunnels. Really good image.
    Long cable from the review mirror to the right pillar, beneath the dashboard and into the armrest console usb.
    It has no easy system to disconnect and take it to a laptop to transfer videos.

  13. HappyinSC

    Summary

    Pros

    — Instal and set up of 2 German Mini 2, front and rear, was easy. (Doesn’t need extra cable connecting the two cams)
    — The app seamlessly integrates both cams. Very intuitive and easy to use. For live view or save files can toggle back or front cam.
    — Voice commands work well. Say “Hi Grumman save video” and it saves 30 seconds of video on both cams in same file, 15 seconds before and after command. Or just push button on back.
    — Can easily preview files via Wifi on cams from phone.
    — No problem transferring files to my iPhone via wifi. The 30 second clip took about 30 seconds. A 2 minute clip took 3 minutes. (Longer clips say 10 mins would take too long.)
    — Picure in picture option when saving also works fine. Takes a little longer to transfer but has back camera recording in top corner of front recoding.
    — The trim edit function also works to trim the length of a clip. The app saves each trip as one file. So say take a pic or save file to get time when incident took place, then in edit before transferring, tap on timeline in video to get to event time, then drag start and stop one minute on each side of time of event, for a two minute video, which takes 3 mins to transfer. I had to trim it down to 50 seconds to email it from my iPhone to be under 1GB, so if I need to email to a cop on site if in an accident, otherwise would need to be connected to network for larger files.
    — Files are saved to micro SD card in 1 min length. Still easy to scroll through.)
    — The supplied power cables are very thin and easy to tuck in so they are hidden.
    — All very small and discrete.
    — Used a Samsung Pro Endurance micro SD card that was on the list of approved cards on Garmin website for this camera.

    Cons
    — Didn’t connect to bluetooth on second cam during set up. Same as others stated, when it says to select device in a screen. Had to turn both phone and cam off and it worked second time.
    — Sometimes have to click connect a few times for it to connect to wifi.
    — After firmware update it said only half of cam was connected to BT. Said to go into phone settings and tap on Mini 2, there are two Bluetooth connections for each cam. Did this and connected no prob. Have no issues with CarPlay or blue tooth. Sometimes have to push play on Pandora as the dash cam may have been the last connected device when car turned off but no biggie.

    Mine works great so keeping it. Just make sure to update firmware which is easy in settings, and use recommended SD card. Mine was only $13.

    I got mine from BB and people aren’t having the kind of issue as others online “prime” retailers. Hopefully German keeps the firmware updated. But I’m very pleased with this set up. 1080p is fine for recording events and can still email a 30 second clip of incident on site to a cop via phone if necessary.

  14. DBack

    I am using this as my rear camera. I got bumped in the rear and the incident was not recorded. I reached out to Garmin and was told my sd card was not working. But all prior and after the incident, all videos are aaved. Garmin wanted me to simulate the impact for them to replace the device. Very wierd solution.

  15. KevinC

    Harmon makes a quality product. It does everything for me that I need. The app is easy to navigate also.

  16. SarahC

    If you’re looking for a dashcam without all the bells & whistles this is what you need. It records & takes snapshot photos when you hit record. Can also turn the interior mic on/off. Great value for the $$

  17. KrstoP

    Bad. Video quality decent, but it’s lagging. Just not worth the money, some 20$ cameras are better and easier to use

  18. Purchased

    Excelente little camera works great. in order to maximize storage you need the mini xd card she will erase automatically when gets to full

  19. EmanoelN

    Amazing product, have it set to parking gaurd and it is such a relief to know that my car is safe whenever im not around. I own a total of 4 garmin mini 2 and have them in every single one of my vehicles

  20. BartC

    Works as it was supposed to. Very pleased with my dash cam mini.

  21. MrMichael724

    Love this little dash cam high-quality better than an iPhone .has helped me in a real accident with insurance companies due to another party Damaging my driver side Red door .clearly showed I was at a complete stop. While the other person continues to drive and hit my car.

    Had this camera for about two years only issue I do have every so often it lets off a really high-pitched noise and you have to unplug it and wait to it to power off and then replug it in and then the cameras working again

    It’s been two years since I had this camera. The main issue I have now is that the camera got damaged by the sun and only records in green but thankfully I have the warranty through Best Buy so I’m able to get a replacement. I will always continue to use Garmin this has been a wonderful product would recommend

  22. Reneemjm

    Small and out of my eyesight. Which they had a rear view camera. Not a fan of the app.

  23. Ruben

    Great little cam. I hardly even notice is there except when it powers up and beeps.

  24. MarkP

    Compact and easy to use Dashcam youll never notice was there but will remember if you unfortunatley ever get into that situation!

  25. Ulises

    Good quality camera. Very easy to use once you have it set up. I live in an extremely hot area and have not had issues with the camera overheating.

  26. MsCato

    Great product and the pricing good. I bought two for Christmas gifts.

  27. Chris

    This dashcam is perfect for my needs. I have used this for approximately 2 months now and it does everything I need it to. The connection to the Garmin Drive app works great when I pull into my driveway and my Wifi connection is detected.

  28. drdre

    Garmin – Dash Cam Mini 2 – Black
    Best Buy always has what I’m looking for great prices. Great value, great customer service. I only purchase All my electronics through Best Buy and love their technical support.

  29. DeborahD

    My husband is happy with purchase. Small device, easy to hide. Only front camera however wide view. Also records and will take still shot via voice command. You will need to purchase a Micro card. Night recording is good too

  30. user139837

    One of the best dash I ever purchased
    I’m a truck driver and this is perfect

  31. EugeneS

    Works great and a small footprint, just what we needed!

  32. BrandonH

    Excellent product. Easy installation and setup. Highly recommended

  33. Matt

    Easy to install and use. Doesn’t come with a sd card though and may take a few tries to get it connected to your phone. Aside from that good video quality and just set and forget until you need it.

  34. Sidney

    This Garman Mini 2 is an awesome camera that is well hidden and covers the area with very clear resolution.

  35. Lucidgryphon

    This mini dash cam has helped me claim insurance in multiple vehicle collision. And saved hundreds more in premiums. i was completely stopped and someone rear ended me and pushed my vehicle forward causing damage to other vehicle.

  36. IridianNightcrawler

    Easy to install, Great for the money, Quality Manufacturer

  37. Mujeeb

    sometimes it doesnt power on. Seems to be an issue with the power cable.

  38. Pdxj

    Very small, great resolution, easy to use. Good value.

  39. RADixX

    Saved me the trouble of getting footage from someplace else hoping it was caught. Especially since the other party tried to blame me. The didn’t even see the camera mounted.

  40. Goodnotgreat

    Easy to set up easy to install works perfectly definitely recommend

  41. DaddyCat

    I got this just before I did a 3500 mile road trip. It was easy to install in my Honda CRV. I like the voice control.

  42. TylerW

    Really good so far. Wasn’t sure what to expect but we like it

  43. Alex

    Awesome dash cam if you don’t need a whole ton of features. Does not come with microSD card, I wish it did. Fairly easy to setup but may be confusing for some users.

  44. JacobH

    Ive always trusted Garmin when it comes to navigation products. But the ease of setup and the outstanding performance of the Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2 is remarkable. The piece of mind knowing that my truck is always being watched is something I will always take pride in.

  45. Kjer

    Works great. Do wish it had a screen. But good enough for me.

  46. FormerEmployeefrom2006

    Just purchased this dash cam. I went to install it and noticed the power cable that connects to the camera is angled so that the cord goes down versus up. If I am attempting to hide this behind the liner (the top part of the car), this creates an issue as the power cable goes down (not up). Gotta return this ASAP.

  47. Seeyalater

    This dash cam is absolutely phenomenal. No issues as of yet, it records video (and audio of desired) at all times, and goes into basically a Sentry Mode when your vehicle is off, as long as your vehicle has a port that receives power even when the vehicle is off. It’s very easy to connect your phone to it, has automatic crash detection, and all in all is an excellent dash cam. I’ve purchased two so far and will be buying more.

  48. Mike

    I have been using it for a month and there are no problems so far. It is very small and will not affect your driving vision when placed in the car.

  49. Sounwave

    bought a amazon brand before this and im not satisfied,so i end up buying this just to try it so i can compare to amazon cheap dash cam and oh boy, this way way better although its a bit a pricey, but i think its worth it and easy to install compare to those cheap amazon brand.

  50. DennisD

    Affordable Dashcam and have a wider angle of view.