We are happy to announce the MINI Hidden Dash Cam that provides good video quality and with simple installation. Available for the R56 and F56 models (and one Universal model for other cars / vans / trucks / SUV with the "skinny neck" rear view mirror).

We are currently field testing OEM fitment on the BMW and Audi units and those will be available for sale shortly.



MINI Hidden Dash Cam - Product Description:
Material: Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)
Color: Black
Size: Varies depending on model (Universal unit is: 12x8x10cm)
Voltage: 12V
Lens angle: 170 °
Light frequency: 50HZ / 60HZ
Video resolution: 1920 x 1080P
File Format: AVI
Memory card: External TF card (support 4GB-32GB)
Data transmission interface: Wi-Fi with Real-Time Play Back

Function:
Motion detection: turn on / off front camera moving objects detect function
Loop recording: recording mode option.
Audio Recording: Turn this feature ON/OFF in the App to record audio
Date time: Sync to phone
Parking mode: turn parking monitoring.
G-sensor: Adjust the sensitivity level in the App to auto-save when impact is detected.

Price: $110 Shipped to the Conti-USA.
Payment methods: Zelle QuickPay (mike@bytetronik.com) or Credit Card (contact us for an electronic invoice).

Android and Apple Apps are available for download with easy navigation and settings. Below is a screen shot of the App running on an Android Note8:


For other non-MINI vehicles (car, truck, van or SUV), we offer the Universal model for $90 Shipped. We have a test mounted on a Toyota Sienna and this is the actual picture quality:

 

Here is a sample 3-minute clip recorded using the Universal unit (mounted on a minivan). The "voice recording" function can be turned off in the App.



Picture taken using the "picture capture function" on the Dash Cam

 

This is how the BMW unit looks installed on a 2013 328i:

 

If your R53 has the "skinny neck",then it can accept the same R56 unit Apparently the BMW/MINI used the same rear view plastic cover on both the R53 and R56.