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Miolive Mirror 1: Two Minute Review
While I've tested many of the best dash cams on the market, I spent less time using one of the alternatives: a mirror dash cam, like the Miolive Mirror 1 Dash Cam. It's a large kit, designed to fit over a standard rearview mirror, using one of three different mounting options. It can be tied, glued or screwed, but no matter which option is used, the result is the same: this is a large device.
The Miofive Mirror 1 Dash Cam differs from traditional offerings in the design department, but it's actually a refreshing variation on the theme. This device offers the same functionality found in a traditional dash cam, but everything is presented slightly differently.
The Miolive Mirror 1 comes with impressive specifications and a hefty price tag. There are twin Sony sensors for the cameras; an IMX415 Starvis 2 4K (3840 × 2160 30 fps) for the front and an IMX675 2K (2560 × 1440 30 fps) for the rear unit, capable of capturing sharp images for normal daytime driving as well as nighttime scenarios – these sensors have proven performance characteristics. What you see is also presented on the mirror display, which is a large, modestly curved 11.26-inch display that features anti-glare capabilities.
As a premium device, the Miolive Mirror 1 also boasts great connectivity features, including 5GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2, meaning moving those high-resolution files is quick and easy – Miolive claims up to 7MB per second, while the data itself can be managed via a simple accompanying Miolive app.
The Miofive Mirror 1 dash cam also includes sophisticated and trendy AI-powered driver assistance features and functions, which can be easily accessed via the touch screen. These include warnings for harsh acceleration or braking, lane changing and 'Stop and Go' traffic movement.
Along with those modern features, Miolive Mirror 1 comes with everything you need to keep it running. There is a supercapacitor based power supply and the unit can be powered from a 12V socket or, if preferred, hardwired to more fully exploit its functionality. Hardwired features include the 24-hour parking monitor aspect.
Miofive also includes a 128GB microSD card in the mirror's media slot, so aside from some initial wiring, the unit is pretty much ready to go.
Miolive Mirror 1: price and availability
The Miolive Mirror 1 dash cam is currently $299.99 on Amazon in the US. Meanwhile, the Miolive Mirror 1 dash cam is also available to buy on Amazon UK for £259.99, at the time of writing. Typically, the usual list price in the UK is £299.99, which is comparable to other like-minded mirror dash cam models with similar specifications. You can also find cheaper mirror dash cam alternatives, but I think the build quality makes the Miolive Mirror 1 dash cam look like a decent value.
Miolive Mirror 1: specifications
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Video |
Front: 4K UHD (3840x2160p) at 30 fps |
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Field of view (FOV) |
140 degrees front / 140 degrees rear |
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Storage |
MicroSD up to 512GB |
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GPS |
Yeah |
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Parking mode |
Yes, with constant power cable, not included. |
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Application support |
Miolive app |
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Dimensions |
31 x 7 x 2 cm / 12.2 x 2.76 x 0.79 inches |
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Weight |
1.01lb/498g |
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Battery |
No |
Miofive Mirror 1: Design
While the ample screen space offered by the Miolive Mirror 1 Dash Cam, which has overall dimensions of 2.2 x 2.76 x 0.79 inches / 31 x 7 x 2 cm, is impressive, anyone with a smaller windshield should take its size into account. In a compact or small sports car, the 11.26-inch IPS touchscreen may seem too intrusive. Even in a larger vehicle, such as an SUV, the mirror construction is bulky. However, it looks and feels well designed and reasonably durable.
The same can be said for all the various accessories and ancillary components required to install and get the Miolive Mirror 1 Dash Cam up and running. Miolive offers three different ways to mount the mirror unit, which basically attaches over an existing rearview mirror. I chose the rubber strap method which worked well, didn't vibrate or move while traveling and was temporary enough to allow the unit to be removed from my test vehicle.
A more permanent option is to use the supplied screws to fix it in place, while bonding is another long-term method. I suggest using the rubber strap method initially, in case the Miolive Mirror 1 Dash Cam is not suitable for your needs. The box contains all the other cables and connectors needed to connect to power, including a 12V plug for that port and a color-coded harness for connecting peripherals.
Peripherals include a small rear-view camera, which can be fixed in place using an adhesive pad on the base of the camera and subsequently tilted for optimal capture. The other accessory that requires connection to the wiring harness is the GPS unit. Basically everything is finished in gray or black plastic, while most of the wiring is also black. This can be fed behind the trim using the usual method, like any other dash cam. There's just a little more left to hide.
Miofive Mirror 1: Performance
Once I had all the wiring connected, the Miolive Mirror 1 dash cam was actually very simple and straightforward to set up. The media card was already in the slot, I followed best practices and formatted the card after initial power up. From there, the mirrored area of the screen displayed a series of small icons, as well as a split view. On the left was a view of the front readout and on the right was a view of the rear of the car. I left it in this default mode for testing purposes, although the views can be modified to suit individual preferences.
The image quality doesn't look as good in my photos, but in reality, the quality of the lenses was easy to see with clear, sharp images from all angles, even in decidedly gloomy conditions. Miofive has done a decent job of including a solid level of control options, via icons on the screen when the cameras are on. This meant it was easy to tap and change anything, such as brightness, before leaving.
Diving into other features and functions, including Connect Your Phone, Recording Settings, Parking Guard, AI, System Settings, About, and Speed Camera Alert, required more thought, but the large colored icons worked well. The AI menu option displays five different features that can be enabled and configured based on intensity, such as Reverse Assist Line, for example, which is set to Medium by default. They're fine, although I didn't feel a desperate need to use them. In fact, as far as I'm concerned, Driver Assistance, as an option, is better off disabled.
Overall, the images recorded by the Miolive Mirror 1 Dash Cam are excellent. It's crisp and clear, captures details quite well, and didn't leave me wanting anything better. The details presented at the bottom of the footage, including date, time, and speed, are also perfectly acceptable. Used as a pure front and rear dash cam setup, this is a very good product. And, if you need them, there are plenty of cool tools to improve functionality.
One important thing to note is that anyone wishing to enjoy parking monitoring will need to do so by enlisting the services of an optional wiring kit. This increases the potential of the package, especially for anyone who wants the additional parking features that are unlocked by following the hard-wired route.
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How I tested the Miolive Mirror 1
- I installed the dash cam in a car for an initial period of three to four weeks.
- I used it for several day and night trips in all types of weather.
- I connected it to my phone and downloaded recordings to check the quality.
I tested the Miolive Mirror 1 dash cam over a period of several weeks. This involved using it in a test vehicle and during a variety of weather conditions. This allowed me to test all the features and functions apart from the wiring options due to it being powered through a 12V power port in a vehicle that was on temporary loan.
On top of that, I downloaded the latest Miolive app, which was installed on an iPhone 17 and used during the installation process and also for file management tasks. I also tested Wi-Fi connectivity between the main camera unit and the app, which based on the size of the 4K video files was a big part of the overall testing procedure and everything worked as expected.
- First review in February 2026
