A Chinese company that became famous for its relatively inexpensive and high-quality smartphones, introduced the Xiaomi Mi Smart Rearview Mirror. New model 2018 costs about $ 160, sales started in April. This device is an improved version of the mirror called Smart Rearview Mirror 70. The smart rearview mirror is a multifunctional gadget that makes life easier for motorists with built-in cameras and sensors.

Appearance

The Xiaomi DVR Mirror comes in a dark gray box. The delivery set includes the following items:

• cord for connecting to the vehicle's on-board network;
• removable battery;
• microSD memory card;
• several mounting options;
• user's manual.

The device is covered with a black casing. Aluminum alloy was used as a material for the case, thanks to which the device cools better. The diagonal of the touch screen is 6.86 ”, the resolution is 1280 × 480. A camera is installed on the reverse side, recording events on the road.

The dimensions of the device are 303.8x76x40 mm. After installing Rearview Mirror, visibility is improved as it is larger than the standard interior rearview mirror. The device is installed over the car mirror by means of special easily removable mounts.

At the bottom there are slots for installing a SIM card and microSD storage, a red button for turning on the device. Above, there are microUSB, AV, AUX and USB Type-C connectors. Due to the top-mounted ports, the wires can be disguised under the headliner in the vehicle interior.

Features Xiaomi Smart Rearview Mirror

The list of technical characteristics of the device is as follows:

• display with a diagonal of 8.88 ", IPS matrix and a resolution of 1920 × 480;
• 4-nuclear processor MT8665 @ 1.5 GHz
• 2 cameras (rear and front) with OmniVision 2718 sensors, 6 optical lenses, f / 1.8 aperture and 160 ° field of view;
• support for microSD drives up to 64 GB;
• the ability to upload files to cloud storage;
• support mobile networks 2G, 3G and 4G up to 300 Mbps;
• wireless modules Bluetooth 4.0 BLE (Low Energy) and Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n for connecting mobile devices (for example, smartphones);
• embedded GPS navigators and GLONASS;
• built-in radio that supports 88-108 MHz frequencies in the FM range;
• microUSB, AUX, AV and USB Type-C ports;
• the cable length for connecting to the vehicle's on-board network is 3 m;
• lithium polymer battery with a volume of 393 mAh;
• driver assistant ADAS;
• function voice control.

The display is covered with 7 layers of a silvery optical reflector with good throughput... In addition to reflecting cars driving behind, it shows the current location on the map, security labels, app alerts and other information. There are 2 display modes - day and night. Thanks to the adaptive backlighting, the screen does not blind the driver at night and does not fade in bright sunlight.

The lens array provides high quality footage with Full resolution HD at 30 FPS. The video looks good in bright sunlight and at night. The lenses provide a bright and clear image. The camera is equipped with a rotating mechanism that allows you to direct it to the desired point.

The main feature of this device is the ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistant System), which warns the driver about emergency situations on the road. The system will warn you if the car crosses a solid line or an object is rapidly approaching it. except sound signal visualization, the device offers visualization of hazards on the display.

The FCW (Forward Collision Warning) system serves to prevent frontal collisions by giving a sound signal 3 seconds before a possible contact with a dangerous object. This feature is useful for driving in city traffic jams and on expressways.

The PVS system is a frontal motion detector. It gives signals if the vehicle in front starts moving.

The 4G module supports 15 different frequencies. The battery is charged via a USB cable or a cigarette lighter.

Control

The display of the device can display video from front and rear view cameras, record it into memory. Saved videos are viewed not only using a smart mirror, but also on a mobile device where the required application is installed. With the Mi Home system, the user can control the connected home appliances.

The device supports the intelligent voice control function. Using voice commands, the user can, for example, select a music track, change the playback volume or get directions using the GPS system.

The Xiaomi smart mirror supports 90% of the functions that a smartphone has. With the help of this device, you can not only listen to music, but also make calls, record conversations, plan a route, and monitor the weather forecast. Thanks to voice control, the driver can stay focused on driving while controlling the mirror functions.

Outcome

The Smart Rearview Mirror gadget simplifies the process of driving with built-in sensors and sensors that constantly monitor the situation on the road and act as a video recorder. The driver is alerted to potential hazards through audible signals.

Video recordings, if desired, can be easily transferred to a smartphone or computer. Thanks to voice commands, the driver can refuse manual control mirror to focus on the steering wheel and other interior elements. The smart mirror replaces the multimedia center, as it allows you to listen to the radio, play MP3 tracks and videos. A smartphone or other compatible mirror is used as a remote control for the mirror. mobile device based on the Android operating system.

The mirror went on sale on April 3, 2018, but only in the domestic Chinese market. It is still unknown if this mirror will appear in other markets in the future. The price of the device available in China is equivalent to RUB 9,200. This is a fair price considering that the gadget replaces not only a rearview mirror, but also an Android smartphone.

Smart rearview mirror from Xiaomi

Voice control: not only listens, but also responds

This is a gadget with big screen high resolution and a diagonal of 6.86 inches. It has a voicecontrol and does not interfere with driving. The DVR is equipped withcamera high definition and the ADAS driver assistance system.

Speech interaction leaves hands free

What can a voice assistant do? He can play music for you, answer a search request, help you find your way, call or receive incoming call, as well as record your path and timely warn of the danger. To activate it, you just need to call it by name and get access to all the functions of the device. Voice control helps you focus solely on driving. A special mode for recognizing voice commands coming fromside of the driver's seat, will avoid mistakes in work.

• Fast response to commands
• Echo cancellation
• Recognition of driver commands
• Two microphones for noise canceling

Voice control of the navigator

The navigator is based on Amap and supports multiple destination request 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 with high accuracy on the Amap.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 choose the most suitable one.

Voice control of music turntable

On the way, you just need a companygood music. Tell the voicethe assistant, 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: from classical music to the latest hits and even children's fairy tales. Soundthere is an accompaniment for every taste. You can also listen to the radio.

Video recorder

Accident record

If you get into an emergency, you can give voice command DVR andfix the key moment of the incident.The gadget also supports automatic video recording whencollision.

• Voice-activated recording
• Loop recording
• Auto save video in collision
• Can be combined with a rear view camera

High sensitivity Sony Starvis IMX291 CMOS sensor withlarge aperture F1.8

Excellent DVR withhigh definition front camera... It is not only a smart rearview mirrorkind, but also high qualityvideo recorder. Large sensor IMX291 from Sony series Starvis withlarge aperture F1.8 guarantees sufficienthigh-quality shooting capture of light even at night.Extremely wide 150 ° viewing angle covers three stripestraffic and records the situation on the road in detail.Balance of reflection and transmission coefficientsguarantees effective work with 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 on par with a smartphone screen. Seven-layer opticalsilver mirror coating balances the reflectivity andtransmission, making the device suitable formultifunctional use. Immersive interface allowsnot only drive the car, but also see what is happening behind.

Driving assessment

ADAS Driver Assistance System, Timely Hazard Warning

Built-in sensors for acceleration, magnetic field and gyroscope are more sensitive to vehicle movement. Combined with a camcorderhigh resolution and GPS system they create an evaluation algorithmvehicle movement and the algorithm of perception of the road situation, forin order to warn the driver in advance about a dangerous situation and facilitatedriving process. A dedicated mobile application can give an assessmentdriving style.

• Obstacle Ahead Warning
• Lane Departure Warning System
• Warning about starting the car in front

Support recording by rear camera

Reversing ease of movement

When connecting an additional rear camera the mirror will provide the driver full overview and will make driving moresafe. When reverse gear is engaged, the mirror will automatically show the rear camera image and helpcorrectly assess the situation.

4G and 2.4G / 5G WiFi support

Support 4G SIM card and 2.4G / 5G reception WiFi signal- stay connected while driving. The mirror can act as an access pointWi-Fi, which can be connected to other devices in the car.

Convenient mobile application

Remote navigation setting, searchpassenger via WeChat, trajectory trackingmovement, assessment of driving style - these arefunctions that you can get inapplication.

• Photo of a parking space

Can't find your car in the parking lot? "Smart" mirror takes pictures of your place during parking and sends a phototo the phone to make it easier for the owner to find his car.

• Locating a friend

You can get the exact location of the friend you want to give a ride through the WeChat app. Ask him to send himlocation on the map, and the "mirror" will automatically display it on the screenand will build the best route.

Patented cooling technology

Guaranteed stable operation of the equipment

We used copper plates and silicone thermal grease to quicklyremove heat from the case, as well as graphene to increase the heat transfer surface area. Combined with aircraft grade aluminum, they form exceptional heat sink fins that dramatically increase heat dissipation efficiency and extend equipment life.

Work from the cigarette lighter

Ease of installation and use

How to connect a smart mirror? Just plug it into your cigarette lighter.Using a mirror is safe as it does not affect electrical circuit car.Bandage mount firmly fixes the gadget on topstandard rear-view mirror. At the same time, even a novice driver can install it.

We continue to research the products of Xiaomi, and this time it will be presented by a DVR in the form factor of a rearview mirror. This is not the most popular form factor, but at the same time it cannot be called unique: there is at least one device of this type in the assortment of many automotive electronics manufacturers.

Specifications and scope of delivery

Opening the box, inside you can find:

• main unit of the video recorder;
• 2 elastic bands with which it is attached over the regular rear-view mirror;
• cigarette lighter power adapter with one USB port;
• long USB to Micro-USB cable to power the device;
• instructions for Chinese.

The power adapter is the simplest, with one port.

The power cable is quite long - 3.5 meters.

The instruction uses Latin and Arabic numerals only in those places where it comes O technical characteristics- Wi-Fi range, Android version, etc. Thus, for a user who does not know Chinese, it is practically useless.

Also included in the delivery set is a certain plastic "tool", which, most likely, is proposed to be used in the installation process. We never figured out how to use it, and we did fine without any tools.

Exploitation

Control

The device is controlled by 5 buttons located under the mirror. The central button has a small protrusion on the surface so that it can be felt without looking.

If the video is playing, that is, the screen is not blank, the actions they perform are indicated above the buttons. Actions (and indeed the image on the screen) are signed “internationally” - with icons, the meaning of which is, in principle, intuitive.

This, of course, is great, but even if you guess that the most right button- this is the settings menu, then after clicking on it you will find pure Chinese without any hints of something else.

Photographing a mirror surface is a thankless task, so we used screenshots from the Mi Home application, with which the DVR can be controlled by connecting to it via Wi-Fi - the hieroglyphs are the same there, but the quality of their image is much better than the screen photo.

However, before you can start controlling the device, you need to somehow connect to it. Since this process is not without pitfalls, we will describe the main steps. We used the Android version of Mi Home.

• The first and the simplest task is to find Mi Home in Play Market and install this app.
• On first launch, you will be asked for the language and location. You can choose any language you like (Russian is present), but the location must be strictly "Mainland China" - otherwise you won't succeed.
• Next, you will need to add the dash cam plugin to Mi Home and connect to it. Dot Wi-Fi access will be named "MiRMCam_v1_A854". To find out the password for it, go to the DVR settings menu (the rightmost key), find there the item that starts (starts!) With "Wi-Fi". Choose it. Under two hieroglyphs, you will see a sequence of 8 Arabic numbers - this is the password of your point.
• If on the home screen, top line, the Wi-Fi symbol is crossed out - the access point is turned off. Go to the same menu item as described above and press the right key - Wi-Fi will turn on. It turns off the same way, that is, the key simply switches the modes on / off.

Now about the management. The registrar has few settings, so it's not so difficult to understand them, even if everything is in Chinese. Next, we will provide screenshots of the Mi Home application and (hopefully) their correct translation into Russian. Translatable interface elements are placed in a list in an intuitive order: top to bottom, left to right. The settings menu items of the DVR itself (as it seemed to us) for the most part coincide with the Mi Home menu.

Main screen with settings:

• Parameters turn on Wi-Fi
• Settings wifi password
• Shock sensor sensitivity
• Auto start recording
• Volume
• Voice control
• Video quality
• Screen blanking time
• System time

Wi-Fi enable options:

• Included
• Turned off
• Cancellation

Wi-Fi password settings

• Old Password
• New password
• Repeat new password
• Cancellation
• Confirmation

Shock sensor sensitivity:

• High
• Low
• Switch off
• Cancellation

Auto start recording:

• Turn on
• Switch off
• Cancellation

Volume:

• High
• Average
• Low
• Cancellation

• High sensitivity
• Low sensitivity
• Switch off
• Cancellation

Video quality:

• Excellent
• Good
• Cancellation

Screen blanking time:

• 30 seconds
• 1 minute
• Do not extinguish
• Cancellation

System time:

• Synchronize with phone
• Cancel
• Confirm

As you can see, there are really few settings - we did not find even the most familiar ones here, for example, setting the duration of one "piece" of video. For Xiaomi, it is equal to 2 minutes, and this cannot be changed. In general, the concept of Apple "we know you better" is copied by the "Chinese Apple" directly and consistently;)

All connectors are located on the top of the device.

This is Micro-USB for power, microSD and a small "jack" where the rear camera is apparently connected. There are clear hints about the possibility of connecting a rear camera in the directory structure of the microSD card, so it's safe to say that it really exists - but it was not in our kit.

A ball-and-socket lens protrudes from the left side of the device, facing the windshield.

Fastening

The mount and its principle of operation are standard for this form factor of DVRs and, from our point of view, do not require any additional explanation.

Collaboration with other devices

If you connect the dash cam to a computer using a USB to Micro-USB cable, it simply perceives it as plugging in a power source. So, apparently, the device does not know how to communicate with a computer.

Field trials

The process of installing the DVR on the rear-view glass was not difficult.

One of the not very pleasant moments: if the driver is not tall and is forced to "twist" the rear-view mirror towards himself, the possibilities of the lens hinge may not be enough to perfectly align it: as a result, the DVR will look not exactly in the center, but slightly slightly to the right.

The image on the screen when viewed from the side is very poorly visible, and if you also take into account the fact that there are hieroglyphs, dreams of adjusting any parameters while driving should be buried immediately. Only through a stop, twisting the mirror towards yourself, etc. Well, or through hot keys. For example, the far left turns on / off the microphone, the middle right takes a photo.

The G-sensor on bumps of a country road worked even at low sensitivity. At the end of the test operation, we turned it off completely.

We did not find any hints of a motion sensor.

The concealment of the installation on one side is quite high ... but only if the eye does not "attack" the lens flare. And this is easily possible - the diameter of the first lens (or protective glass?) - about 13 mm.

Test results

HDR / WDR

We have not come across any hints of support for these functions.

Video

By default, we use a continuous piece of about 2 minutes for test videos, recorded in the maximum resolution supported by the device. If the device uses the MP4 format as a container, no conversion is performed. If MOV is used, it is converted to MP4 without re-encoding. In all other cases, the video sequence is recoded to MP4 with a deliberately high bitrate in order to avoid quality losses.

The bitrate of the original video in our case was equal to 15.9 Mbps.

The device supports only one resolution - Full HD 1920 × 1080, so we had no choice.

Now let's watch the night video.

In general, what we see fully corresponds to the wording “an average good car Full HD DVR on a Sony matrix”. Nice picture, good dynamic range and colors, in the night picture there are obvious traces of noise reduction, which makes it more elegant, but at the same time kills small details. Everything is as always: a solid "four" - Xiaomi did not spoil anything, and we did not expect more from this matrix.

Photo

The photos, judging by the quality, are just screenshots from the video.

Sound

Sound as sound. There is almost no low-frequency "bubnezhka". Details are audible quite clearly, even quiet ones. On one of the video recordings made during the testing process, the conversation between the driver and passengers who drank coffee, standing outside the car in the area of ​​the hood, was quite clearly audible.

conclusions

On the one hand, we can say that Xiaomi MJHSJJLY01BY is a classic version of “install, connect, set up once, and forget”. This format is quite in demand, the demand for it is stable.

On the other hand, you will not be able to completely forget, because this device does not speak either Russian or even English, so any communication with him, even the most fleeting, will be accompanied by certain difficulties. For example, you will have to learn / memorize a few hieroglyphs;)

With the third - you can really "set up and forget", and if necessary, show someone a video of what happened - remove the card from the device, insert it into a laptop or tablet, and everything is already clear there without Chinese.

Probably, if one of us decided to take this DVR for ourselves, then he would choose the third option. So it is somehow easier.

Separately, it is worth noting the rather long operating time of the device from a fully charged battery - over an hour... True, it is not very clear how to use this feature: when the power is turned off, the DVR automatically turns off, and we did not find any ways to cancel it.

Xiaomi MJHSJJLY01BY DVR in the store

A smart device that can surprise even the most advanced user

Three cameras instead of one.

Newest operating system YunOS.

High-precision navigation.

Hazard recognition system.

Work 24 hours a day.

DVR Yi Smart Mirrors - complete control of the situation

Anyone who wants to control the situation not only on the road can buy a car DVR Xiaomi Yi Car Cam 2. The presence of three cameras allows you to observe the situation from all sides. One camera produces high-quality recording of events in front of the car, the second monitors the interior (a very useful innovation for taxi drivers), and the third, wireless, is usually installed on the rear window and is used for maneuvering from behind.

Yi Smart Mirror - Will Not Miss Any Detail

All three cameras of Xiaomi Yi Smart Car DVR record in real time. They have a high resolution format and a wide viewing angle, which will allow you to not miss a single detail in the event of an emergency.

1. Front view camera. 1080p 30FPS and 140.6 ° FOV
2. Salon camera. 480P with 68.7 ° viewing angle
3. Rear View Camera. 480P and 150 ° viewing angle

Information processing and management in the new Yun OS format

Xiaomi Mi Yi Car DVR is the latest operating system designed specifically for the car.

The YunOS operating system is, first of all, the speed of data processing and instant notification of the driver about emergency situations. It is also a wide range of possibilities, among which we can single out voice control, an independent connection to the Internet via a telephone card and even a complete stop of the car in the case when the smart electronics of the Xiaomi DVR detects an object that has suddenly appeared in front of the car. The basis Xiaomi works Yi Smart Mirror Launches Latest ARM Cortex-A53 Quad-Core Processor @ 1.5GHz

Video recorder is also a navigator

With Xiaomi Yi Car Smart Mirrors DVR, you can easily ditch your old navigator as it is now in your car's smart mirror.

Anywhere in the world, you will always find your destination unmistakably. Special application It will itself find maps of the region in which you are located via the Internet, update them and translate them into a language you understand. The Xiaomi Yi smart DVR will detect all traffic jams and, taking them into account, will pave the best route. Moreover, you can use all its functions without being distracted from driving through voice control.

Collection of information.

Alarm.

Hints and self-study.

Dictaphone.

Fuzzy speech recognition.

Online translator.

Unique ADAS hazard recognition system

Anyone who cares about its safety can buy a Yi Smart Mirrors video recorder. The device analyzes the image from the camera, recognizes unforeseen situations and notifies the driver about them.

The hazard warning system is able to monitor a lot of traffic conditions - it recognizes the markings, controls the distance to the vehicle in front, detects road signs and even recognizes the sudden appearance of various objects in critical proximity to the car. For example, a pedestrian who jumped out onto the road. The Xiaomi Yi Car Cam DVR notifies the driver of all the dangers with sound and voice signals.

Control not only on the road, but also in the parking lot

The Xiaomi yi car DVR is able to monitor and analyze the situation in real time, not only while driving - it is designed to work around the clock. Even if the car is parked, you can easily watch what is happening around it through the screen of your smartphone.

Mobile app on your smartphone will allow you not only to monitor what is happening around your car - among other things, it is also an alarm that notifies the owner of the car about encroachments on his property. The registrar will remove the intruder's face, and with certain settings, it will also transfer it to the local police station. With the Xiaomi yi car video recorder, you can be calm about your car 24 hours a day.

Great functionality + perfect design

Nothing superfluous - just the essentials and perfectly polished black body that will become a worthy decoration of your car's interior. Buttons and connectors are minimized and located above and below the mirror of the recorder - only the "On / Off" button and four connectors. You can connect a power source and a cord for capturing an image to the Xiaomi yi Car Cam 2 recorder - you can also install a MicroSD memory card and a mini SIM card into it.

Quad-core MT8665 chip.

Image stabilization sensor OV4689.

Touch screen.

MEMS. Powerful electromechanical sensors.

5GHz + 2.4GHZ WI-FI connection

Working with 4G internet network.

Another useful novelty came out from Xiaomi, this time for a car, called YI Car Cam 2. As the name implies, this is a smart rear-view mirror with a built-in registrar. At first glance, nothing special, there are already a lot of such devices on the market, let's take a closer look at what it can do.

Externally, YI Car Cam 2 is, as usual, above all praise, a minimalist design with a durable plastic casing that will protect the device from mechanical damage and temperature extremes. There is a slot for a micro SD memory card with support up to 64 gb and a separate slot for nano SIM as well as a 3.5-inch audio output jack.
The functionality is also at its best, the device has 3 cameras in its arsenal, the main one records road events in high quality FullHD with a resolution of 1920 × 1080, in addition to the standard functions of the recorder, this camera is able to track the distance about the vehicle in front and about leaving the lane. The second camera looks into the salon, but already with the quality of shooting worse at 480p, but in fact it does not need more, it would only eat off the excess free place... A nice bonus is wireless camera all with the same 480P that can be pointed anywhere, but best used as a rear view camera for easy parking.

A 4-core processor from MediaTek MT8665 with Cortex A53 cores and a frequency of up to 1.5 Ghz is installed inside. fabricated at 28 nm. technical process. This chip is specially designed for automotive on-board computers and similar equipment. The device has many built-in modules such as: wi-fi, Bluetooth, GPS, as well as a modem for 3G and 4G networks.

Behind the mirror is 5 inch screen with a resolution of HD 1280x720 pixels, you can display all kinds of information on navigation, speed limits on a given road section, current speed, display any cameras on the screen, run video and audio files. There is support for voice control and many others useful functions... The YunOs operating system is responsible for this functionality.

Price given by Xiaomi YI Car Cam 2 is about 10,000 rubles, the price is certainly not small, but as the manufacturer assures us, we get a set of functions that contribute to a more comfortable and safe car ride. How convenient it is actually still a question. After all, they reach for the mirror in order to switch any modes or use navigation, in my opinion this is not very convenient, besides, it will be constantly stained with fingerprints from lovers of pasties (well, at least I have it for sure): ), and why run audio files through the mirror, when all cars have modern radio tape recorders with support for many sources, I personally do not understand. Will there be Russian language support for voice control? I am not saying what it is useless device on the contrary, it has a lot of really useful and convenient functions, many will like it. As for me, it is still more convenient to use a smartphone for such functionality, which is always at hand.