Interesting facts and useful tips. Smart rear view mirrors Smart mirror recorder
Frankly, my hands have been itching to touch this device more closely for a long time. Judge for yourself: a ready-made multimedia complex, an on-board computer, a video recorder and a bunch of other things in a small device that takes up practically no additional space.
And so they offered me Vizant-950K for testing. Unfortunately, it was not possible to agree on a long period of operation, so below the cut is a short quick review. So to speak, what to expect.
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I don’t even know what to call this combine. “Android rearview mirror” sounds somehow very cumbersome. Let it be just a mirror.
The neat box contains the mirror itself, a power cord for express installation from the cigarette lighter (it was through this wire that I installed it), a cord for permanent connection with the ability to use a rear view camera (included), two rubber bands for attaching to a standard mirror and paper instructions in Russian. Everything seems to be simple and clear. Let's try to install it.
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Additionally, you can buy a diagnostic adapter for the OBD-II socket. A very interesting contraption that significantly expands the possibilities of dialogue with the car.
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First of all, we connect the adapter. It simply plugs into the car's diagnostic socket, the light comes on and it's ready to work in conjunction with an Android device. There are two types of adapters depending on the transmission method - WiFi and Bluetoth. For some reason the first option is more expensive, but I would go with the second. It consumes less energy and is more convenient to use. Most often, the Bluetoth protocol is not used for me and its use does not interfere with the operation of the smartphone in any way, while communication via WiFi automatically puts an end to using the Internet.
I had the Wi-Fi version on the test. When enabled, a network called Vgate is created. The network is not secure and I did not find a way to set a password on it (another argument for using the Bluetoth version). According to the seller, the network catches at a distance of up to half a meter from the adapter and no security problems should arise. I walked a couple of meters away from the closed car with my smartphone and there was a connection.
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Let's return to the main device. The required cable can be extended through a convenient connector. As I already said, I chose to connect via the cigarette lighter, because... There is no point in disassembling the torpedo for a couple of hours of testing. Therefore, I could not test the operation of the rear view camera, but I think there will be no problems connecting it. The plug has a separate power button, so you don’t have to pull it out of the socket every time. I would like some kind of LED indicator, otherwise it is not clear whether the power is on or not.
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The mirror is obviously wider than the original one, and the first question was about sun visors and ease of use. If you attach the mirror clearly in the middle, then the right visor will not fold down.
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If you move the mirror a little to the left, then everything will be fine with the visors. The right one works in the entire range, although the left driver’s one rests against the mirror, it performs its function and does not interfere.
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All connectors are concentrated on the driver's side, which is very convenient. At the top there is a slot for a micro SD memory card, below there is a slot for a SIM card, a mini-USB socket and an audio output.
There are control buttons on the front panel. On/off, “home”, “back”, turning on the navigator, turning on the DVR and silent mode. There are also holes with a microphone and a reset button. It's unlikely to be confused, they are signed.
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The inscription on the box promises a fantastic set of features and it's all true. Moreover, it can easily be increased at least twice, because This device is a full-fledged android. There are a lot of applications, you just need to choose those that really work and are needed.
There is no point in giving technical specifications; they can be viewed along with the price on the website.
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The device started up quite quickly. The home screen displays a recorder window, above it is a Yandex navigator window, on the right is a clock, Navitel and phone, in the right column are media programs, settings and all sorts of useful things for the car.
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As I said, this is a full-fledged Android device. You can make calls on it, you can synchronize it, install any programs on it, and even reflash it. Naturally, the device has the ability to call a subscriber by voice and HandsFree.
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Everything is working. Navitel started, but required registration and updating, so I had to launch Yandex. Naturally, I did not get a special SIM card for the mirror and simply distributed the Internet from my smartphone. The satellites were detected quickly. They say that the device has both GPS and GLONASS. Half the chance of being left without navigation.
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The DVR window shows what is happening in front (the camera is located on the back of the mirror), and thanks to the included rear view camera, it also shows what is happening behind. In sunny weather, all this glare is very strong and you have to look closely to see the details.
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There is also a radio here. You can watch movies and listen to music on the device. I think you can even write posts on it if you wish. You can definitely do it on Instagram.
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And here is the most interesting daddy. It contains programs for communication with the diagnostic adapter and all sorts of automotive applications.
The “anti-tow truck” uses an acceleration sensor and GPS to register the impact on the car and, in the event of evacuation, sends an alarm to the owner’s phone.
A "burglar alarm" works on much the same principle, but can sound a beep and turn on a siren. The application is useful not only in the car, but also when protecting things. You can put your smartphone in your bag and if it is stolen from you, the phone will start screaming throughout Ivanovskaya.
The "TrackView" program not only acts as a GPS logger showing the vehicle's position on the map, but is also capable of transmitting an image from the camera to the owner's smartphone screen. Of course, you need good internet, but in large cities there are no problems with this. Imagine: you're on vacation somewhere on the islands, watch through the hotel Wi-Fi what is happening in the Sheremetyevo parking lot.
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The Strelka application works off-line with a database of camera coordinates. The database is downloaded from the server and updated daily.
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The "HobDrive" and "ScanMaster" applications are designed to work directly with the ELM327 diagnostic adapter.
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On my smartphone there is a program similar in functionality to Torque and I will provide screenshots from it. Again, nothing prevents you from putting this program in the mirror.
The default program can do a lot, plus there are several plugins that expand the capabilities. Firstly, you receive all the information about the car online. Your smartphone turns into an on-board computer. Secondly, this data can be entered into a GPS track and at the output you can see not only what speed you were driving at a particular point, but also what the fuel consumption was, what the coolant temperature was, what the speed was and a bunch of other useless information.
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Thirdly, and this is the most interesting thing for me, with the help of such programs you can read and remove errors. My check light has been on for a long time now, but I don’t see any obvious faults. The program says that I have error P0341, a signal from the camshaft position sensor. The shaft is aligned according to the marks, so most likely the sensor itself is bent or there is poor contact in the terminal. I'll figure it out over the weekend.
And now some brief subjective conclusions.
The device is interesting, but controversial. Although the Android goes into sleep mode and turns the device into a regular mirror, the extra information is still distracting. At night, bright application windows are blinding. The brightness, of course, is adjustable, but still, the screen “awakened” by a call or message can take you by surprise. This is probably the only negative of this device.
On the other hand, this is a really interesting “combine”, primarily because of the ability to connect a rear view camera and the presence of Android on board. It will find its recognition among owners of budget cars on which it is impossible or very expensive to install a multimedia center.
Whether you need it or not - decide for yourself. The quality of the device should be good, since the radar detector/video recorder is from the same company, I
Smart rear view mirror from Xiaomi
Voice control: not only listens, but also answers
This is a gadget with a large high-resolution screen with a diagonal of 6.86 inches. He has a voicecontrol and does not interfere with driving. The DVR is equippedHD camera and ADAS driver assistance system.
Possibility of verbal interaction leaves hands free
What can a voice assistant do? It can play music for you, answer a search request, help you find your way, make or receive an incoming call, as well as record your path and warn you of danger in a timely manner. To activate it, just call it by name and gain access to all the functions of the device. Voice control will help you focus solely on driving the car. A special mode for recognizing voice commands coming fromside of the driver's seat will help avoid operational errors.
- Quick response to commands
- Echo cancellation
- Driver command recognition
- Two microphones for noise reduction
Voice control of the navigator
The navigator is powered by Amap and supports multiple destination query modes.You can easily switch the display mode and change the route.The navigator determines the location using GPS, GLONASS and Beidou and shows it on Amap with high accuracy.A special active ceramic antenna is built into the body of the device, which makes the navigation signal more stable.Systemsupports operation in GPS+GLONASS or GPS+Beidou modes and canautomatically select the most suitable one.
Voice control of music player
You just need company on the roadgood music. Tell the voiceassistant what you want to listen to, and hewill find it for you.The player connects to cloud storage, which contains a huge number of completely different audio files: fromclassical music to the latest hits and even children's fairy tales. Soundthere is accompaniment for every taste. You can also listen to the radio.
DVR
Recording an accident
If you get into an emergency situation, you can give a voice command to the DVR andrecord the key moment of the incident.The gadget also supports automatic video recording whencollision.
- Voice activation of recording
- Loop video recording
- Automatically save video footage during a collision
- Can be combined with rear view camera
High-sensitivity Sony Starvis IMX291 CMOS sensor withlarge aperture F1.8
Excellent DVR withhigh resolution front camera. It's not just a smart rear mirrorappearance, but also high qualityDVR. Large IMX291 sensor from the Sony Starvis series withlarge aperture F1.8 guarantees sufficientHigh-quality shooting captures light even at night.Extremely wide 150° viewing angle covers three lanestraffic and records the situation on the road in detail.Balance of reflectance and transmittanceguarantees efficient operation of the interface andgood mirror surface.
The gadget is equipped with a large 6.86-inch screen with a high resolution of 1280x480, which transmits16.7 million colors and is not inferior to a smartphone screen. Seven-layer opticalsilver mirror coating balances reflectivity andtransmission, making the device suitable formultifunctional use. Immersive interface allowsnot only control the car, but also see what is happening behind.
Driving Assessment
ADAS driver assistance system, timely warning of dangers
Built-in acceleration, magnetic field and gyroscope sensors are more sensitive to vehicle movement. In combination with a video camerahigh resolution and GPS system they create an assessment algorithmvehicle movement and algorithm for perception of the road situation, forin order to warn the driver in advance about a dangerous situation and facilitatedriving process. A special mobile application can give an assessmentdriving style.
- Warning of obstacles ahead
- Lane Departure Warning System
- Warning of the vehicle ahead
Support rear view camera recording
Makes reversing easier
When connecting an additionalrear camera mirror will provide the drivercomplete overview and make driving moresafe. When you engage reverse gear, the mirror will automatically show the image from the rear camera and helpcorrectly assess the situation.
Support 4G and 2.4G/5G WiFi
Supports 4G SIM cards and receives 2.4G/5G WiFi signals - stay connected while on the move. The mirror can act as an access pointWi-Fi to which you can connect other devices in the car.
Convenient mobile application
Remote navigation settings, searchpassenger via WeChat, trajectory trackingmovement, assessment of driving style - these are thefeatures that you can get inapplication.
- Photo of a parking space
Can't find your car in the parking lot? The smart mirror takes a photo of your space while parking and sends the phototo the phone to make it easier for the owner to find his car.
- Finding a friend's location
You can get the exact location of the friend you want to give a ride through the WeChat app. Ask him to send itlocation on the map, and the “mirror” will automatically display it on the screenand build the best route.
Patented cooling technology
Guarantee of stable operation of equipment
We used copper plates and silicone thermal paste to quicklyremove heat from the body, as well as graphene to increase the heat transfer surface area. Combined with aircraft-grade aluminum, they create exceptional quality radiator fins that significantly increase heat transfer efficiency and extend equipment life.
Cigarette lighter operation
Ease of installation and use
How to connect a smart mirror? Just connect it to the cigarette lighter.Using a mirror is safe because it does not affectelectrical circuit of the car.The bandage type fastening securely fixes the gadget on topstandard rear view mirror. Moreover, even a novice driver can install it.
At first, the next gadget for the car seemed too strange, too complex, too incomprehensible, too exotic to me - but when I lived with it for a day, everything fell into place. This is truly exotic, but quite in the spirit of our century, and well worthy of your attention - especially for novice car owners with a passion for gadgets.
You see, I’m reading the website on the mirror, everything is ok.
Idea
I generally hate any astrolabes in the car and it just cringes me when a person has a video recorder, a radar detector, or some other devices hanging on his windshield - I want to ask, are you just planning to drive around the city or are you going to immediately discover new lands? I believe there are many people in the world with a similar way of thinking as mine. Therefore, video recording devices hidden/tucked into rear-view mirrors or under mirrors installed in other places are gaining popularity - as long as they do not become an eyesore. And now a mega-device falls into my hands - and, as it turns out, there are a lot of similar mirrors on the market, the differences lie in the capabilities, build quality, and work in general. I liked the idea: you just hang a “mirror” in your car, hide the wiring and, voila, you get a DVR with many functions. Let's see how everything works here and how it works.
Installation
The mounting here is very simple - you place the mirror on top of yours, fasten the “legs” with rubber ties, and connect it to the on-board network. Then, you will probably experience considerable surprise, as I did. But, before that, I experienced slightly different emotions: the mirror did not fit in my car - mine is not simple, it is larger than usual, with auto-dimming and other perversions. In short, trying to somehow hook his legs, he spat and went into his wife’s car. It has an ordinary, small mirror, so the Parkcity DVR HD 900 fits there without any problems. I hooked it, it fit like a charm, and it started working right away.
Job
In the center of the mirror, a huge touch screen (6.8-inch diagonal) lights up with a quite familiar Android interface - in general, it very much resembles some kind of small tablet. There is the fifth version of Android OS here, updated specifically for such a strange device. What does finishing mean? Well, for example, in a well-made DVR menu, at the top left is a stop/start recording button; if you press it, the image from the camera unfolds. The camera stands on the back of the mirror, rotates, it is easy to set up - next to it is a speaker, a reset button, below is a miniUSB connector, a memory card slot, GPS antennas, a SIM card slot. By the way, the kit also includes a rear view camera, but for us (for my car and my wife’s car) such functionality is redundant. The rear view camera was already installed, the speakerphone was also there, but the DVR, which was not conspicuous, was cool.
I don’t have any questions regarding the assembly, the only thing is that it would be nice to move the miniUSB connector to the right side, this will make it more convenient to route the cable under the panels in the cabin. By the way, at the bottom there is a button to turn on and switch to sleep mode, if you press it, then in front of you is just a mirror, the direction, time, and record button are displayed. This is what it looks like.
For cars with minimal equipment, Parkcity DVR HD 900 is truly a godsend. The speakerphone works ok, no need to yell, you can be heard well if the windows are closed. The phone connects via Bluetooth, there are no problems with communication, and these are all basic features, as well as video recording. Considering that the mirror has a full-fledged Google store, it is difficult to list all the options. How about watching YouTube while you're standing around waiting for someone? Or what about any navigation software? Of course, this is a little strange, but the rear view mirror in some cars and in some seasons is very difficult to use - in winter and spring in Moscow my rear glass is dirty, I determine the situation by the side mirrors.
What is inside?
The Media Tek MT8382 processor is hidden in the mirror; there are no questions about the operating speed and response speed. The 6.86-inch diagonal display hidden in the mirror - the display is not simple, IPS, resolution 1280 x 720 pixels - looks quite ok and does not cause a gag reflex. There is also 16 GB of memory, 1 GB of RAM, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, the SIM card can be used to communicate with the outside world and download some software directly to the mirror. It seems to me that this is already unnecessary - okay, if you connect to the network to update the software, but install programs? On the other hand, many inquisitive minds will probably want to play with such a device and put some games here, and even a player for TV series, and a player for FLAC, and who knows what else. It is important to understand that all this is quite possible.
Record
Games with Android are good, but what about the basic functions? Everything is organized like this: we set the lens so that the hood is barely visible; it is better to focus on the cars ahead if you are standing in a parking lot. In the settings you can select the recording quality, I set it to the maximum, which is 1920 x 1080 pixels. I found an example of a recording on YT - I advise you to set the lens correctly and still try to clean the windshield. Despite all the nuances, the car numbers are easily distinguishable and this is probably the main thing.
By the way, the rear camera shoots with a resolution of 640 x 480 pixels, simultaneous recording from two cameras is possible - naturally, it can also be used for parking, although we need to remember about autumn, winter and spring in Russia. We must try to install the rear camera so that as little dirt gets on it as possible - how to do this is a big question. I personally have no questions about the operation of the camera in the mirror, I looked at the recording - this is a normal recording from a good DVR, recording cycles can be selected (two minutes is enough), it is better to buy a good memory card. Recording can begin when the G-sensor is triggered, just like in the best houses. If you insert a SIM card and install some application for informing about cameras (working with GPS), then you have a completely normal radar detector.
Verdict
The wide range of possibilities in a completely familiar environment is captivating - it’s very difficult to wade through the menu of conventional car devices. Here, despite the exoticism, the familiar Android with the familiar menu, familiar settings, familiar functions, familiar gestures, in the end - the question does not arise, but how to expand the video to full screen, but how to do this, and how to do that. And so everything is quite clear.
In retail the device costs 10,990 rubles; let me remind you that in addition to the mirror, the kit also includes a rear view camera, the kit is ready for installation. My hands grow out of my pelvis, and I will never install it, but I know many who can easily cope with such a task. Is it worth buying? If you need a video recorder that is not conspicuous (in this case it is also a speakerphone, a modem, and so on) - it’s worth it. If my wife was just learning to drive, I would immediately install such a gadget for her, hide the wiring and that’s it, go for a drive, dear.
P.S. Anticipating questions about the mirror: during operation it is ordinary, in appearance and properties it is no different from the installed mirror. Everything is visible, the overview is good. But as soon as you press the button below, the movement begins immediately.
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