Vantrue Element 1 (E1) Dash Cam Review
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- Опубликовано: 28 июн 2024
- I was interested in testing out the Vantrue Element 1 (also known as the E1) dash camera because it appeared to be a full-featured, 2K dash camera that was small enough to possibly compete with the Garmin Mini 2. It's a fantastic, high quality dash camera with one critical flaw: parking mode. Unfortunately, Vantrue's parking mode implementation simply doesn't work. I'm hoping some of the issues can be fixed with a firmware update, but some of the issues are fundamentally flawed. Aside from parking mode, it's a nearly perfect single-channel dash camera.
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0:00 Introduction
0:34 Design & Build Quality
1:57 What it Comes With
2:41 What it's Missing
3:24 Polarizing Filter
4:05 The Buttons & Slots
5:26 Day Sample Footage
7:57 Audio Quality
8:10 Night Sample Footage
8:50 Using the App
18:02 Parking Mode
23:18 Conclusion 
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Thank you! 🥰
Regarding the parking mode that can't behave itself, we can update the dash cam to the latest version VT-EBH182. And this version can also optimize the connection between WIFI and APP.
And we also recommend updating the APP to the latest version.
If the problem is still the same, please turn off cellular data on the ( Vantrue) app settings on your phone.
Any questions, please feel free to contact our support. ☺
Hi Bryian, I really enjoyed your review. You have a quiet, calm voice and all of your statements are described well reasonable. thank you for that video
Thanks
Thank you for the extensive video. I have decided to get this camera. Parking mode is not something I could even use in my case because I’d be mounting this in my semi truck to replace my current Garmin. I think in a truck driver’s case this cam is phenomenal because our windshields are so hard to reach to tap a record button, and sometimes the noise levels really mess with voice commands. Thus, having that button to mount on my dash to quickly record a video is a top seller for me.
Thanks again, and stay safe out there.
Great video! Your reviews are awesome and thank you for sharing! :)
Awesome review! Very well done!
Great Video! Thx! I got two of the E1. For the front and back. Perfect dashcam for me.
excellent review
Brian good reviews 👍
This is very well done! Parking mode is important to me too, but also rear coverage. Something like this with the other channels would be perfect
Thanks. There was a lot of editing involved. The first cut was almost 10 minutes longer. I had to take an axe to some sections to make it tolerable.
Vantrue has an Element 2 that is a little bigger but has a rear camera
Thank you. This video is very helpful.
Very informative review! Thanx
I've had Vantrue E1 for a few weeks! Super easy to use! Im happy with purchase
I’m frustrated with WiFi, ( back& forth emails with Vantrue).
then , I tried turning off cellular data on the app settings on my phone & it worked 😊👍
Great info thanks so much. I just bought this dashcam and fitted it, i haven't finished trying all the different features etc will do tomorrow but i think i have latest updated software installed so the parking mode seems to be working will check it out properly tomorrow.
Does the parking mode work on your camera?
@@SpectralightPhoto yes it does
@@gralaw1965 Thank you for your quick reply!
I almost bought this camera. Thanks to you i noticed problem with Parking mode! Thank you!
The parking mode's issue has been fixed now! 😉
@@vantruedashcam that’s cap lol how do I know if it’s in parking mode or not? When I turn on the camera is it automatically in parking mode??
@@jxncz5588 When you turn on the dashcam, it is in normal recording mode.
But when you turn off your car, the dashcam is still recording with constant power. After 5-6mins recording without any movement, the dashcam will auto enter the parking mode. If it is in motion detection mode, the camera is in standby situation, once the motion in front of the camera is detected, the dashcam will auto start recording.
Parking mode does work now. Tested it with firmware EBH182. I tested it in a supermarket parking lot with people walking in front of the car/camera and the parking mode automatically started after 5 minutes. Video needs to be amended
Would you say this has replaced the Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2?
Still needs a setting for time limit for parking mode
Hi Agustin, do you get your dashcam updated with the latest firmware E1_VT-EBJ131? The new firmware could help.
@@vantruedashcam How do you updatew the software? And also, when I'm in the app on my iphone and I download a clip, where does this clip save to? It's not in my photos/videos app, and it's not in my Files/Downloads app either.
@@tallnrough68 I agree, it needs a time limit. For now I would recommend not using parking mode and connect your camera to a fuse with no power when you turn off the vehicle, ACC power. Unless, you use a separate battery just for the dash cam
Thanks - very informative. :) Better than the official Vantrue channel. ;)
Although too late to visit your channel to learn about the vantrue element 1 dash cam. I like the details you have mentioned in the video. Would you be able to make a video on what should one look for in a Dashcam before purchasing, under what circumstances should one require a dashcam and your recommendations.
I'll be darned, are you my neighbor somewhere around the river place or Steiner ranch? These places are where I live. Well I came searching smallest camera for my Porsche. Thanks for the excellent review, is calm and smart! Covers all my questions! Well done sir!
Thanks for the info. I went ahead and ordered this one with a obd cable and going with the 512mb sd card to max out the memory. Also got the lense cover as well.
Lets be honest the lense cover should come default lol
“Reading license plates doesn’t matter most of the time”, yeah except in the single instance you’re taking your dash camera footage to court! 😂
Right, like I said, most of the time.
Worst case in that case, Just read out loud, type of car and model as well as if description of the driver if you can see. Just only if it that serious though.
Nice, thorough video, Brian. Has the parking mode issue been resolved yet? Thank you!
Thanks Sr!.❤
So between this one and the Garmin2, which one is your favourite? I agree with you that a rear screen is not necessary.
I’m going to keep the Mini 2’s. More discreet and parking mode works.
i lke this review it explains very wel thanks
Just got mine today… thanks for helping me understand how to use it!
I understood you felt it was unimportant but I’d love to know why 1 minute loops are best, and why the time lapse feature wasn’t worth anything… it’s not clear to me whether time lapse records _in addition to_ the standard recording. If so, it might be cool to record a cross-country drive!
By the way, one possible use I could see for the redundant USB port on the camera itself is if I get pulled over and want to record myself and the officer, or really anything that isn’t out the front windshield.
1 minute loops are good because in case of a serious accident there’s less chance of the entire recording getting corrupted. Also, it’s faster to download the smaller clips.
@@BrianGreenstone Oh I see, thank you. I can see how the corruption could be an issue… the super capacitor really doesn’t last very long!
Hey man I love the video . Have they updated the firmware ? I was going to buy this one until I saw the parking thing. Do you know if the N2 Pro also has this issue or not ? Please let me know . Hoping to buy soon !
Good video, thanks. I disagree on the point where reading license plates don't matter though. I have needed that function at least 4-5 times in the last 12 months - and I use that information to register complaints with the police. I do need that regularly. I was recently in an accident where the car stopped and then fled the scene - needed it there too.
Hi. What is the format of the recorded videos and is this setting changable? Thanks!
I agree, this camera needs time limits for the parking mode. After several months of use and firmware updates, I had to change the hardwire connection to ACC power source because the parking mode was draining my battery too much. @VANTRUE Hopefully, this is added in a firmware update.
Very nice review and tips! I just took delivery on this unit and I have a question. For Frequency, it offers 50 or 60 as options. Which do I select ? I live in Texas, if that matters 😉
I think you want 60 Hz, which is or was the NTSC American TV standard. Now we have TVs that have 120 Hz refresh rates. PAL, the European standard, is 50 Hz.
Iam happy with my E1 after the new software EBH182 the connection when I drive and parking is exelent the wifi is working right
I installed mine today. The dash cam comes with a unique mounting method. You attach a clear square screen to your windshield and then the camera adhesive mount sticks to it. Bottom line? It should peel right off with zero adhesive residue when removing the mount if you sell your vehicle. The box contains two clear windshield mounts.
We've connected the E1 to our OBD port with the REARMASTER Universal OBD Power Cable which cuts power at 11.6V which so far is working out well with parking mode on.
Thanks for this. I thought the obd cords was an amazing idea. I don't want to screw with fuses and crazy car wiring. Glad it works out. Just put in my order for one of these
Can u explain why obd and not just in the 12v cigarrette port
@@Amirrjon much neater install as obd is hidden under the dash and the product I have advised above is terminated to obd. This might also offer better voltage drop detection
@@R1ch1eBTV Okay thanks
Hi Sir. Camera is recording while driving so when accident happens and I have to press red button right away or just it let it recording normally? My memory card 256gb. Thank you
is the adhesive good alot of time due to super cold temprature the adhesive stop working and it fell off.
Did they ever fix the parking mode ?updates or nothing
Hi Sir. My DC charger not work on cigarette charger, so can I use usb cable on top of cigarettes plug to charge Vantrue e1?
Some dash cam reviews are done indoors rather than in the car. Can I do this myself using a 12V iPad wall power plug (USB-A) with a USB-A to USB-C cable? I believe standard USB-A power plugs only outlet 5W, not enough to power the dash cam
vorrei sapere se si può collegare tramite power bank oppure tramite kit OBD , non vorrei avere problemi sulla mia nuova auto volvo xc40
Thanks for the review. I was encouraged to buy this camera, but now I regret it and am about to return it to Amazon. The reason is that the app doesn't work on my iPhone. I have the most up-to-date version of the app as well as the latest version of iOS; however, when I connect to the unit's WiFi, all the app does is spin its wheel in the "live view" screen. It doesn't show the live view, and it won't let me get past that to the various controls in the app. As far as I am concerned, the app is garbage (even though the camera seems good).
Try turning off cellular data for the particular app on the settings on the iphone
2K = 2048x1080, as specified by the Digital Cinema Initiative (DCI). 1920x1080 is indeed not 2K, that's simply called Full HD. DCI 4K = 4096x2160, 4K UHD = 3840x2160. There is no official DCI- or SMPTE-designation for 2560x1080, but it is commonly known as 2.5K. Thanks for the thorough review, I think I'll order this one.
when you have E1 mounted on the windshield, can it be pointed toward the back if I want to use it record the inside of the cabin and cars trailing? I need something small for my convertible and can't mount anything on my back window since it opens and closes. TIA
I don’t have the camera anymore so I’m not sure, but
Most dashcams don’t let you turn them around 180.
What about voice controls? Do you NEED to use the included remote or does It use the mic on the camera?
It’s only uses the mic on the camera. The button on the remote is just to toggle it.
Speed is displayed on the camera while driving, but it is not displayed in the stamp, the check mark is set in the settings... Does anyone have a solution?
I have also tried both. First, I had the Garmin Mini 2. Nice camera, but just none of the features other than basic date and time markers (correct me if wrong) plus audio. The Vantrue E1, however, is full featured with date, time, audio, speed, location, etc. The GPS sensor is built into the mount. Size wise, the Vantrue is about as high as the Garmin, but almost twice as wide. But, when mounted, the Vantrue seems "smaller" than it is.
The latest software (firmware) version is VT-EBH182. That seemed to fix some issues with time and timezone settings, and may have done more. Vantrue does not expose what firmware updates fix. I have noticed that in Parking mode, when I set it to Collision Detection only, the cam does seem to go into sleep mode unless disturbed, so maybe that was a fix in the latest firmware. I do not use motion detection (or any of the other settings) when in Parking mode.
I agree with the Polarizing Filter recommendation, but as of now they are all backordered by at least a month. I ordered one directly from Vantrue, so we'll see how long it takes to get here. (I also ordered one from Amazon as a backup.)
WiFi always turns off on my E1.
any suggestions?
@@jpdoc5722 I do not believe WiFi is intended to stay on. Mine turns off too when I change to record mode.
it always show “no internet connection”
whether in the garage or away.
Phone & car have their own internet connectivity.
What is the electrostatic film for? Why can't the GPS mount be stuck directly to the windscreen?
You can mount it directly to the glass, but the adhesive is difficult to remove. The plastic thing is just a way to make it a cleaner removal some day.
How do I update to the latest firmware??
Remember to turn off celluar data on the app in the setting on your phone, if not it will not connect to the camera.
Thank you!! I was starting to get frustrated cause It would not connect to the app.
Hello Brian,
I'm a sort of paramedic in Italy (it has a different name and level), I'm used to drive ambulances, so I don't really need the parking mode, my purpose is to record the road while in emergency until I reach the target, just in case something unexpected happens, will you suggest this Dash Cam for this purpose?
I also have another question, I often change ambulance depending on my schedule and "Station", so the original mount I don't believe it will last long removing it every single day from the windshield, but there is a product called Vantrue Suction Cup (Vantrue N4, N2S, X4S, T3 Dash Cam GPS Receiver Module Type C USB Port Car Suction Cup Mount for Windows and Mac), do you think it is compatible with the Vantrue E1?
Thanks a lot
I think for commercial use it’s best to have a 3-Channel dashcam that records front, rear, and interior. But those are harder to swap out to different vehicles. I’m not sure about the suction cup mounts - I haven’t looked into that.
I installed the mount before reading the instructions (I mean, who reads instructions?). But the Vantrue comes with electrostatic film (much like a screen protector for your phone) that is supposed to make removal and re-application easier. However, I have not tried it BECAUSE I didn't read the instructions. The Vantrue does come with replacement adhesive pads for people who want to move the mount or who don't read instructions.
how come mine wont let me view and play videos without downloading it?
Regarding parking mode. I have N4 camera and parking mode works so that it reacts to G-force and not to visual movement. I have tested while it has been sitting in a window next to the front door in my house and every time I have slammed my door, it started recording for 5 minutes after which it went into parking mode again. No matter how much movement there was in front of the camera. I should not be able to say if it is different in the E1 camera, but it would be strange if it were different and they made 2 different programs/settings.
it literally has a parking mode which activates on motion
@@TheSometimeAfterThe N4 doesn't turn off unless you cut the power. It goes into timelapse after 5 min and goes back to regular recording when the G sensor is activated. It doesn't react to motion... Trust me, I have tried..
got WiFi issues , it always turns off
( my car has WiFi in itself)
i wonder if it’s an issue (?)
Hello Brian. Thanks for your helpful review. It is really an awesome review.
Camera is fantastic.
However the smartphone app is totally useless; poor quality.
The app does not connect with the camera live view or access SD card contents even though WiFi is connected with the phone and camera.
If phone app is no issue, I will give 10 out of 10.
I’m planning to return it to the seller if Vantrue customer service do not resolve the issue.
Yeah, the app gets horrible reviews on the store. It worked fine for me, but I did have a short section talking about other people reporting issues, but I edited it out due to time (the first cut was over 35 minutes long).
I just got the E2 ,don't know yet just opened the box
Brian please reply to questions posted in the more recent comments? 😊
so if you have all of the parking mode features turned off then you don’t have to worry about it tampering with your battery at all? I’m really not worried about a dash camera recording when my car is parked , just when driving
Correct, turn parking mode off and the dash cam will simply power down once it decides you are parked. The problem is that it may not ever decide you are parked. My advice is to plug it in to a circuit that cuts power when the car turns off. That way there’s no question about it.
@@BrianGreenstone ahhh okay thanks a lot for the help ,I just didn’t know if it was necessary to get the hard wire kit if I wasn’t worried about parking mode? it wouldn’t turn off when the car is turned off if plugged into the cigarette lighter?
@@stud21 If your cigarette lighter socket powers off when your ignition is off, then the cam will turn off. I think the point of hardwiring is also to hide all the wires. My car actually has a 12V socket in the passenger footwell where I could use that and run the wiring along the windshield and A frame pillar, but opted for the hardwire kit because I want to keep the recording and AUDIO going in the event I get pulled over by the police and am told to turn my car off. That way I have a recording of time, location, and conversation with the police, if necessary.
When I leave my car I turn off the camera and usually take it in the house, Really don't need to keep the camera running 24 hours a day. I use mine primarily for recording trips and then watching them when I get home. Also, will it work with an Android tablet instead of a smartphone, I don't own a smartphone.
does this have any annoying beeps like the garmon mini 2?
Everything can be turned on or off.
Im not understanding why I have 2 electrostaic stickers when it appears i only use one. Can someone clarify this for me please
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I drive different company cars. Is there any option to mount on a suction cup device? You can only use a cigarette lighter connection? Thank you
The way this thing is wired I don’t think there would be a suction cup option. It’s meant a to be permanently mounted.
Thank you
There is one now
I installed the E1 in a 2024 Toyota Camry with hardwire kit. The battery wire tapped into the dome fuse for constant power, yet every time the car is turned off the cam says "The dashcam is about to shut down and enter collision detection mode" and there's no green blinking light telling me it's still recording. I know the cam has power because I can connect to it from my phone when the car is fully off. Any idea why this happens?
Parking mode on any dashcam only works with a 3-wire parking cable where one wire is an ignition sensor. Otherwise, it just shuts off or runs in low power battery mode for a short time.
@@BrianGreenstone when you say 3-wire parking cable, is the Vantrue hardwire kit what you're referring to? Because it has 3 wires, BATT, ACC and a ground cable. I actually have the exact same setup installed in a 2023 Corolla and the dashcam stays on when the engine is fully shutoff and key removed. I can even see the green light blinking.
@g-bud yes, that’s the cable. If the camera doesn’t go into parking mode it means the ACC wire was connected to an always-on fuse and not an ignition fuse.
@@BrianGreenstone Thanks for the info. Looks like I gotta double check which fuse I tapped into for the ACC cable in the Corolla, since the dashcam always stays on.
Is it normal that my cam is not working while my car is turned of in the parking lot or just diesnt work at all without an power supply
For it to work when car is powered off you need a hardwire kit that's connected to a fuse or car battery so it's always on. The dash cam itself doesn't have a built in battery so will turn off immediately when car turns off
@@metrosb2593 alright thanks but then i dont get why they got a parking mode but it is what it is damn🙏🏼
I unfortunately can not use the 12V socket in my car. Could I just charge itw ith a regular usb c cable to usb a?
I don’t remember what that camera’s specs were offhand, but some dash cams will work on only 5 V, while others need more. I do not remember if the USB-C port on that was only a data port, or if it can be powered off of it as well.
@@BrianGreenstone thanks! Another question, when pressing the incident button, does it save the whole video file from that frive or for example just 2 minutes before of pressing the button?
I just took mine out of the box and noticed that the video starts to get grainy when the camera is moved around. Is this normal ?
Possibly. Low bitrate compression does that.
Is there a way to fix?
Can the parking mode be deactivated?
Yes
My voice commands do not work
The filters were tested at different times/areas. Without filter- having the sun hit the dashboard; with filter-in the shade. Like how can you make the video and not do side by side comparisons like average people do?
Because you should always have a polarizer on unless most of your driving is at night.
Can you turn parking mode completely off?
Yes
@@BrianGreenstone thanks for the response. I'm looking on getting the E2 for the rear cam also. Can you turn off the start up sounds?
Garmin Mini 2 or Vantrue E1?
I have Mini 2’s in all 3 of my cars.
@@BrianGreenstoneso the vantrue 1 sucks then?
@@arey256 ... just watch the video jesus christ
I care about license plates when they hit and run. Which is quite often.
If hit and runs are your main concern, then you should definitely get a 4K dash camera with both a front and rear camera.
I have a usb hub. Can it power by that instead of the car adapter
First time that I am going to use a dash cam, and instead of connecting it to the cigarette lighter, I am using an OBD connector.
I'd be nervous about connecting to the ODB. You're better off hardwiring to the fuse box rather than risking damaging something serious by going thru the ODB.
Could the screen be turned off?.
got the same question
yes
Check out 15:28 he talks about it there.
1440p is 2K.
Correct
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The hardware cable prevents you from draining your battery and so does the obd cable. I have to say you digress too much lol. Spit it out already and go back and digress after lol
I bought my dash cam to see license plates. I been hit and ran 4 times 🤣🤣🤣
I watch the other reviews and read the directions. It does not turn off and is a pain to download videos ..A pain to operate. If you are giving a review , you need to show how to download video. I tried ..You need a special app or something.. prove me wrong..
I did show how to download the video. Same as every other dashcam. It works, but it’s slow. I show it at the beginning of the app section of the review.
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I have no idea who that is, but thanks… I think.
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