mini3

I’m a dash cam addict. I lost count of how many of different dash cams that I bought. Some returned and some I kept.Emergency Capturing:The annoying part in most of the dash cams is the difficulty in recording an emergency video. I use dash cams in my three cars that I drive to record clips of the idiotic scenes that occur in front of me. I upload them to youtube or share them. In addition, I use them to protect me from false accusations!Most of the dash cams have dedicated emergency button that is NOT easy to reach and operate, especially if the dash cam is installed to the right side of the windshield, which is my preferred spot. I like the dash cam to be hidden of my sight, yet operable at the same time.Some dash cams offer the emergency button function as an app in the phone. Seriously, who has the time to start an app and then capture the emergency video? Others have voice command functions to capture the emergency videos. Again, it is not 100% dependable since the voice recognition is a hit or miss. Unlike Alexa or Google Home voice recognition which is amazing…This camera solves the problem by providing a dedicated wireless button that can be installed anywhere in the car. The down side here is that the camera records up to 30 seconds “15 seconds before pressing the button, and 15 sec after pressing it” of video as an emergency clip. It could be enough for you, but wish if it was at least 60 seconds.By the way, my ex-dash cam that I was using is Philips adr810. It has a dedicated emergency button in the cigarette lighter plug. Nice !! But switching due to the higher quality video in the DDPAI cam and the ease of transferring video clips via WiFi.WiFi:Love the smart WiFi connection in this dash cam. It cleverly connects to your phone on demand. Transferring the video clips is so easy. I don’t need to take out the SD card in order to transfer the files, as I used to do in my previous dash cams.If I record three video clips in a trip, it takes the phone 30 seconds to download the clips.Quality:The video quality is amazing, and I heard they are releasing mini3 model which has even higher quality. I’m not sure of the price of the mini3 yet, so can’t decide if I’m going to upgrade.My wish list:1- I wish if the camera can be removed easily after installing it, such as using a magnetic connection instead of just having the holder integrated into the camera, where the older is attached with a 3M tape to the windshield.2- More advanced options to increase the recording time “at least 60 seconds”.3- The camera holder needs to be in the middle of the camera to avoid any tilting after installation. I did not notice any tilting in the video, but it seems the camera is a little bit tilted to the left since the holder only supports the right side of the camera. I do love how the camera is only allowed to go up and down, without going left and right since you don’t need the camera to move freely during driving, plus the camera already has wide angles so your left and right are always covered.In summary, this is the best dash cam in the market as of today. It is underrated and not very well known and I don’t see a lot of reviews about it, but I love it alllooottt.

Built-in SD card, sound when the cam is powered (can be turned off), and high resolution. Bought it for my dad as well

Edit: Turns out none of what was sent below was actually factual and should likely be considered troubleshooting steps if you have issues. I did not have to disable mobile data or my cellular service to interact with the camera. I was initially upset that i would need to disable my phone in order to work with the camera as this would have been a deal breaker for me and I would have sought another device. Upgrading rating to 4 stars - camera works very well, communication practices, manual, and camera modes could use some translation/work.You should know the following before purchasing, not after:Thanks for choosing DDPai. Your order will arrive soon!There are 3 kindly reminders to you when you using the camera:1. How to connect DDPai camera with DDPai android APP:1), Turn on phone's "location" permission;2), Turn off "mobile data" and "Bluetooth": Because unlike iOS, android system doesn't support Wi-Fi and mobile data simultaneously;2. Can not view live play video:Please disable the cellular connection in your phone settings or change your phone to airplane mode.3. Parking Monitor:An extral ddpai hardwire kit needs to be installed for parking mode.We adopt time lapse recording(1 frame/second) to extend recording time.Hard wire kit link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P5QH8ZROur customer support will never end with your purchase. If you notice any issues with DDPAI Mini3 Dash Cam, please reply this email so we can resolve the issue as fast as possible.Good day!ShirlyDDPai Customer Service Team

This is a great little camera packed with some fantastic features for it price. I have tried many other similar priced cameras but nothing compares.Please note there is no battery so this camera will only run when the car is unless you purchase the hard wire kit at an additional cost. However even with the extra kit it’s still a great camera.For me I live in Arizona and it gets hot, so having no battery is best. Batteries degrade in excessive heat. This camera uses capacitors in place of batteries.The snapshot button is a great little tool. Locate it in a easy to access location and you can press it while on the go to capture the moment and/or 10 seconds before and after of video too. This is great for capturing moments directly to your phone without having to go back and find it.The WiFi mode is useful and works well. The software/app seems to be improving over time.The image quality seems great, crisp, and clear. The quality is definitely there for the price of the camera.Overall you will be very happy with this camera and it’s features compared to other similar prices cameras.

I have tried several cams out there. I have always wanted a dual though. I keep trying but I always come back to Ddpai. It is the easiest to install and always works. My old ddpai finally gave out and I ordered this one. I love the new software add ons for this and video is clear and not choppy on playback. There is no annoying screen to deal with and is a set it and forget it dash cam. The only thing I do not like is the audio voice that say "hello ddpai" when you turn it on. You can turn that off, but then you wont know if your camera is connection or coming on right away. I wish it just a small notification or ding when it comes on. Other than that, Ddpai is my favorite since 2016.

The photos and videos were excellent but after few months it stopped connecting with mobile.