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Using the Garmin Dash Cam Mini's Built-In Wi-Fi

The Garmin Dash Cam™ Mini is built with Wi-Fi capabilities used while performing specific tasks such as updating software, viewing the Live View, and viewing Videos and Photos in the connected Garmin Drive™ app.

This Wi-Fi connection is different from traditional types of connections to Wi-Fi such as at home, an internet café, etc. The Garmin Drive app and a compatible smartphone establish a unique Wi-Fi connection for use with the Garmin Dash Cam Mini. 

Garmin Drive App Processes Using the Built-in Wi-Fi:

Viewing Live View

Viewing Videos and Photos (Gallery)

Garmin Dash Cam Mini Updates 


Join or Connect to the Wi-Fi Network

After selecting any of the above, you will be prompted to Join or Connect to the DC Mini Network in the Garmin Drive app. 

  • This Wi-Fi connection can take several minutes and take several attempts to successfully connect.

  • There is no password prompt to enter.

  • There is no need to go into your phones Wi-Fi settings to enable or establish this Wi-Fi connection.

  • This Wi-Fi connection is done while in the Garmin Drive app only.

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The Garmin Dash Cam Mini will Show the Following LED Flashing Lights when in Wi-Fi Sharing Mode or Updating:

  • During Wi-Fi sharing mode the LED light will slowly flash Blue.

 

  • During an update, the LED light(s) will flash Green.
    •  An update is being installed on software versions 7.10 and earlier.

    • An update is being installed on software versions 7.30 and later.

The LED light will change to a solid Red (recording mode) when the update is complete. This may take a few minutes.

The Garmin Dash Cam Mini will not be recording while in Wi-Fi sharing or updating modes. 

Exit the gallery or live feed screens in the Garmin Drive app to allow the device to start recording again.  See Resume Recording on a Garmin Dash Cam Mini after Viewing Videos and Photos or Live View for more information.

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