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Customer Review
- Reviewed in Canada on January 12, 2025I recently upgraded to the Garmin Mini 3 Dash Cam, and while it has its strengths, there are also some areas that need significant improvement.
Performance and Heat Concerns
Compared to my original Garmin Dash Cam Mini, the Mini 3 runs noticeably hotter. This raises concerns about how well it will hold up during the summer months, especially in direct sunlight. I plan to update this review after some time to share how it performs in warmer conditions.
App and Connectivity Woes
The biggest drawback of this dash cam is the app. While the camera itself works okay, the Garmin Drive app is frustrating to use. The connectivity issues are frequent, requiring multiple attempts just to review footage. If you have both front and rear cameras, this process becomes even more cumbersome. On average, it takes me 15 to 20 minutes of troubleshooting to successfully retrieve footage via the app. This is far from user-friendly and makes the experience unnecessarily time-consuming.
A faster alternative is to connect your phone directly to the camera and retrieve footage manually. While this method works better, it defeats the purpose of having a "smart" app for convenience. Garmin really needs to improve their app's stability and speed to enhance the user experience.
Dual Camera Setup
One positive aspect is that the Mini 3 can pair with other Garmin devices, which is ideal if you鈥檙e running both front and rear cameras. The voice prompts are also a plus, as they are quick and responsive.
Overall Impressions
Despite the connectivity frustrations, the camera itself performs well for its core purpose: recording clear footage. Video quality is good, and I haven鈥檛 experienced any interruptions in recording. However, the app experience leaves a lot to be desired.
If Garmin can resolve the app issues, the Mini 3 Dash Cam would be much closer to perfect. Until then, I鈥檇 recommend this camera with reservations. It鈥檚 a decent option if you鈥檙e willing to be patient with the app or don鈥檛 mind manually retrieving footage.
