Garmin Dash Cam™ Mini 3, Ultracompact 1080p HD Dash Cam with a 140-degree Field of View, Built in Clarity™ Polarizer, Voice Controlled, Automatic Recording

The camera is incredibly compact, so it’s barely noticeable behind my rear view mirror. Video quality is clear in 1080p, and the 140-degree field of view captures plenty of detail. I like the automatic recording and voice control, allowing me to use it while driving without letting go of my steering wheel. The setup was easy, and it works reliably every time I drive.

This camera is more than enough for most drivers. It’s a simple, reliable dash cam that records whenever you’re on the road, what more can you ask? The compact design and lack of a screen make it easy to mount behind your rearview mirror, so it stays out of sight. The app was quick and straightforward to set up, and it doesn’t require an account, which is a nice change these days. The video quality looks crisp and clear with a wide-angle view that captures everything you need. I also bought the OBD power adapter, which made the wiring much cleaner. It lets you choose how long the camera stays powered after you turn off your car, with options for 10 minutes, 24 hours, or continuously. That flexibility is a great bonus.

This is a great little camera. Easy to use. Most of the reviews I read on here seem to be user error. Yeah of course your phone can’t connect to Apple Play and the camera at the same time. If you are looking for something simple this is the camera.

One star, mostly for the compact design and the fact that it turns on with vehicle startup and off with the shut down. Very reliably. I've been using cheaper manufactures for years and I decided to try a more reputable company like Garmin. I thought if I spend the extra cash I would get a higher quality device. I was wrong. My disappointment rises with the date and time stamp of the recorded video . Very unreliable. As it is in record mode, it will stamp (encode) the date and time on the video and save the video file in a one-minute "pack". The time stamp changes from one pack to the next. One saved video time stamp will read as an example 10/20/25 at 1100am. The very next file plays and the time stamp reads 10/24/25 at 0430pm. This seems crazy. And the app or online software does not allow the user to manually set the time on the device. Also not real crazy about the saved/recorded files are only 1-minute long. This requires a lot of work when compiling 30 minutes of video into one finished project. All of my other cameras allow the choice of 1 min, 3 min, 5 min...etc. I rely on these options, and an accurate time stamp for my work. I do not recommend this camera if you need consistent reliability. **Update** December 08, 2025 I wanted to let the folks that purchased one of these cameras that I discovered a work-around for the time stamp issue. Using the app, find the camera settings and turn off the "Data Overlay". This will keep the time/date stamp from being displayed on the recorded video as well as the "Garmin" watermark. If you want to have a time/date stamp you can then use a third party software to display the time using the meta data acquired when the video was recorded. Good Luck. I still won't buy another one, though.

Easy install, and super tiny. I forget it’s even there. The 1080p is good, and the set up was extremely simple. It holds very well on the windshield. Docking one star cause a lot of the fancy features Garmin wants you to pay $10 monthly for which is bonkers. But you can still access everything on your phone wirelessly. Overall I’d buy again, just wish Garmin wouldn’t wanna charge $10 monthly.

Great picture, clear and easy to view. My husband does have to get out of the app each time he gets into the vehicle. Seems to not want to connect if he doesn’t do that. Easy to save video. We’d like to buy another one for the other vehicle!

The Garmin Dash Cam Mini 3 is incredibly small but packs a punch. It’s ultracompact, easy to install, and unobtrusive on your windshield, yet records crisp 1080p HD video with a wide 140 degree field of view. It’s perfect for keeping an eye on the road without getting in the way. Affordable, reliable, and super convenient small enough to forget it’s there, powerful enough to protect you when you need it most.

Small and reliable. Captures a wide view in front of you including stop lights and pedestrians stepping off curbs (looking at their phone). Very clear even at night. Have to be fairly close to a car to read the license plate.

Important. This USA import does not have voice recognition of English -UK. Only English -United States is available. This means asking the unit to Take A Picture does not work. My other UK unit does. Otherwise the unit is of great quality and works well.

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Installed the Garmin Mini 3 in my Mercedes and I’m honestly really impressed. It’s super compact—barely noticeable behind the rearview mirror, which is exactly what I wanted. The video quality is excellent, both day and night, and the wide field of view captures everything I need without distortion. Setup was easy with the app, and it connects quickly via Wi-Fi whenever I need to check footage or adjust settings. I love that it starts recording automatically and doesn’t require any input once it’s powered. The voice control is a nice bonus too. Overall, it’s a great little dash cam that does exactly what it promises—quietly, efficiently, and with great clarity. Highly recommend it if you want something clean and reliable without cluttering your windshield.

Creo que en estos tiempos es imprescindible tener una cámara en el auto. Tiene buena imagen y sonido , solo recomiendo a la marca liberar el almacenamiento web en México

Small and discrete. Set it and forget it. Easy setup and installation. Picture quality is more than good enough for dashcam footage. Clips are saved in 1- minute long files.