[REFURBISHED] VIOFO VS1 Mini 2K QHD Dash Cam

Small camera, single front view

The VS1 records 2560 × 1440 at 30FPS through a 140° lens. Its 5MP Sony STARVIS 2 IMX675 sensor and F1.6 aperture provide a compact option for recording the road ahead. The camera has no display, which keeps the body small enough to fit behind many rear-view mirrors.

Use the app preview while parked to check the mounting position and aim the lens. Keep the camera within a clear, wiper-cleaned area without obstructing your view. This is a front-only system; a rear camera cannot be added. For front and rear coverage, compare the A229 Plus 2CH.

HDR for changing light

HDR combines exposures to balance bright highlights and darker areas, such as the view through a tunnel exit. The VS1 records at 30FPS. Enable HDR or set the HDR timer in the VIOFO app.

Keep the windshield and lens clean and inspect original recordings in daylight and at night. Speed, distance, glare and lighting still affect readable detail. The illustration shows the effect of HDR; it is not a promise that every plate will be readable.

For dashboard reflections, consider the optional VS1-specific CPL-400 filter. It is a different fit from the CPL-100 and CPL-200, so select CPL-400 for this camera.

Voice commands and spoken alerts

Voice commands let you take a photo, lock the current video, start recording, switch audio and turn Wi-Fi on or off. Spoken notifications report camera status and recording problems. The physical video-protect button provides another way to lock a clip.

The current manual lists voice control in English, Chinese, Russian and Japanese. With other system languages, commands use English. Set up and test your preferred commands while parked. The optional BTR200 Bluetooth remote can provide a reachable clip-lock button.

Nearby phone access and recorded GPS data

Connect a nearby phone over 2.4GHz or 5GHz Wi-Fi to use the VIOFO app for live preview, settings, playback and downloads. Stop recording in the app before changing settings, then resume it before driving. Transfer speed depends on your phone, interference and file size.

Built-in GPS records position and speed when a satellite signal is available. Use downloaded footage with the app or VIOFO Player to review the recorded route. Local Wi-Fi and GPS do not provide remote live viewing, LTE connectivity or live vehicle tracking.

If you prefer controls and playback on a built-in screen, compare the A119 MINI 2. It also offers 2K 60FPS with HDR off; the VS1 stays at 30FPS.

Choose parking recording for your use

The separately sold VIOFO HK5 hardwire kit provides constant power and an ignition signal for automatic parking mode. Match the fuse taps to the vehicle, set the voltage cutoff and test the installation. A charger in an ignition-switched socket stops supplying power when the engine is off.

• Auto Event Detection: buffered recording saves footage around detected motion or impact, including footage from before the trigger.
• Time-lapse: records continuously at a reduced frame rate without audio.
• Low bitrate: records continuous video and audio in smaller files.

Parking duration depends on power, temperature and settings. Set a recording timer where appropriate. The supercapacitor helps finish saving a file when power ends; it cannot power the camera by itself. Read our parking-mode guide for setup considerations.