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Navman MiVUE780 has been discontinued and replaced by MiVUE790 Wifi.
2Navman MiVUE780

Navman MiVUE780

 VerifiedMPN: 3676685
2Navman MiVUE780
2.9

15 reviews

Positive vs Negative
33%13%54%
Readable Number PlatesYes · No
Build Quality
3.0
Value for Money
3.0
Ease of Use
2.7
Video Quality
3.3
Battery Life
1.6
Audio Quality
3.0
Night-Time Video Quality
2.8
15 reviews
Andrew
Andrew2 posts
 
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Value for Money
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Navman Dash Cams owned 3, disappointed with them all – I own the MiVue780, previously the 388 and another before that. I encounter the same problem with all of them. After a while they fail to loop record over old footage. When starting up, they show as recording but are not. This has happened over all models, so I believe it is a known issue. I have been in contact with Navman support and I have… Read more

spent a fortune using the SD cards that are recommended and have done the hard restarts etc. I see other reports that the audio fails and that has happened to mine too. I am better off with a $20 cheapy. I am always tempted by Navman due to a sale etc and hoping the problems have been ironed out, but I have simply wasted my money. I wont be buying Navman again. Lesson Learnt

Navman
Navman    

Hi Andrew, I’m sorry to hear about your experience with… Read more

Suzanne
SuzanneVIC5 posts
 
Build Quality
Features / Functions

Cannot get help with the Navman MiVUE780 Traffic Camera – Was installed when I purchased the car in 2020 but only got a few months use out of it. Found that with the ball mount this caused the camera to constantly move in the car, and I continually had to keep repositioning it so that it got the traffic in front. When it rained or when I washed the car I kept getting rear view camera disconnected… Read more

message, then when the car was dry, the rear camera would start working again, short lived though as now the Navman camera doesn't work at all, it gets to the Warning message on startup, it either doesn't get passed that Warning message OR it records for a just a couple of minutes then freezes and goes black. What is the issue here a faulty cable or a faulty camera or both? I quite like the little camera display but so peeved that after just buying this car which I haven't had long, the front and rear traffic camera no longer works after just 2 minutes freezes. Whoever mounted it also glued the camera mount rock solid to the windscreen, theres no way no how I can possibly get it off the window to even replace it with another camera. In Melbourne's Western region (Werribee), who can troubleshoot or fix this problem?

Navman
Navman    

Hi Suzanne, Thanks for taking the time to review the… Read more

Craig
CraigQLD9 posts
 

Mounting problems – Could never get the mount to stay put in hot weather. Had to silicon it in place. Problem now is I cant take it to another vehicle.Works fine other than that. Show details

Navman
Navman    

Hi Craig, Thank you for your feedback and review. If you… Read more

Glibglob
Glibglob12 posts
 

Not worth the money – Unfortunately, it seems as though Navman does not stand by their products -- this unit is only two years old and there are no updates for speed camera locations for it. Also, the camera keeps moving out of position and frequently needs adjustment. It also falls off the windscreen in hot weather, causing the camera to fall onto the dash. Not good.… Read more

I am lucky the camera hasn't suffered any serious damage. Navman's prices are a lot higher than competing dashcam manufacturers. What exactly are we paying for? Sorry, but I can't see the value and I can't see myself buying another Navman product again. Can't recommend them.

Navman
Navman    

Hi Glibglob, Sorry to hear you are having issues with… Read more (+1 reply)

Danna
DannaNSW4 posts
 
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Value for Money
Features / Functions

No help when needed – The support for this product is appalling! It gives the wrong speeds on freeways and doesn’t pick up speed cameras. I have rang their help line a number of times which you get overseas operators who just send you links which don’t work. I was told the last speed camera update for this dash cam is from 2018....we are in 2020 now so it is 2 years old! The wifi does not connect to the app constantly has a ! On the wifi. Again no support. Show details

Navman
Navman    

Hi Danna, I am sorry to hear of your experience with the… Read more

Aaron
Aaron5 posts
 

Absolutely perfect – Easy to setup. Quality of the footage is 10/10 in my opinion. Better than I could of imagined. Always comes on with start of car and starts recording, definitely recommend. Show details ·  1

Zorkaburborka
ZorkaburborkaWA9 posts
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Terrible, Poor quality product! – Bought this product a year ago and so far I have nothing but trouble with it. Sticking this product to the dashboard has turned to be "mission impossible". The suction cup provided with this camera would not stay on any part of my window. I have cleaned the window with methylated spirit, as suggested in the instruction. Tries vinegar, acetone,… Read more

windex clean, the surfaces are dry and clean - but no luck. Bought a heavy duty double sticky tape - was glued for a day and it pilled off. Bought a special glass glue and glued the cup directly to the window risking cracking my window - was glued for 2 days and it came off from the vibration in the car. I have tried 5 different spots on the window and it would not stay attached. Thought the issue is the heat on the window and I can use it in the winter months - nope, it has been raining in WA for weeks now and this thing would not stick to the window, no matter if it hot or cold. It think this product simply has a poor design and it is not suitable for Australian conditions. I will NOT recommend this product to any one. Save your $250 bucks, dont purchase it.

Navman
Navman    

Hi Zorkaburborka, Thank you for your feedback. We… Read more

AIR
AIRNSW6 posts
 
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Value for Money
Ease of Use
Battery Life

The Dashcam cable is Faulty – I bought a Navman MiVUE780 Dash camera a few months ago, and it was automatically switching off while recording. When I raised the question in the forum Navman responded saying it might be the car charger issue or a firmware issue. But when I checked with the cable used in the GPS it works fine. I finally found that the Navman cable was faulty at… Read more

the connection point to the camera. Will I be able to get a new cable as the NAVMAN cable was faulty all along?

Navman
Navman    

Hi AIR, Sorry to know that you're having such troubles… Read more (+2 replies)

Mark C
Mark C21 posts
  Verified

This camera continues to impress – I have upgraded this from my MiVue 740 for the WiFi function and safety camera alerts. I love the simplicity of these cameras, so easy to setup. The WiFi syncs seamlessly, but I have used a second party app which syncs live view to my phone which is perfect for setting up the camera in the best position on the windscreen. Video quality is… Read more ·  1

brilliant as always, even at night. I was looking at getting the A20 rear camera for this unit, but disappointingly, it is as expensive as the MV780 and I really can't justify the cost. I could have bought 2 MV780's for the cost of the MV780 and A20 rear camera combined. However, I would still highly recommend this dashcam. Cheers Navman

Monique O
Monique ONSW8 posts
 

Alright, until later – 2019 update: This dashcam was really good in the first 12 months of owning it, but after 12 months it has slowly starting to Breakdown, it now no longer records any audio, and doesn’t play back any sound. dissapointing. For a first dash cam, this one was so easy to set up and install in my car, The audio and visual quality is amazing! … Read more

My only issue with the dash cam is actually the holder it comes in, the little ball socket doesn’t hold the camera properly in the cold and I end up filming half of the sky. And the suction cap comes off after a hot day.

Other than that absolutely love this dash cam, looking at purchasing one for my partner.

Navman
Navman    

Hi Monique O, Thanks for sharing your good experience… Read more (+2 replies)

Adam S.
Adam S.2 posts
 

Works Intermittently – Recording quality is okay, the device turns on when the key is set to on, but then occasionally doesn't turn back on once the car has actually started. The device then needs to be manually turned back on. I've had so many situations where I've lost valuable footage because the camera failed to turn back on once the engine was actually started.

Navman
Navman    

Hi Adam, So we can better assist, could you advise if the… Read more

C354R
C354R9 posts
  Verified

Great little dashcam! – Excellent choice for first dash cam. Bought one each for both cars I have for quality piece of mind. Easy installation and user friendly menu options make this a very easy to use dashcam. It even warns you of cameras at intersections and changes in speed limits. WiFi to your android phone is an awesome way to get the data you need.  Show reply

MasaN
MasaNNSW20 posts
 

Easy to use – Easy to install and use. But the you need Navman software to view the video file. Well you can view the picture but so sound if you use a standard software like MS. Good thing though is, I live in Sydney and it seems to know where the speed camera is and gives me a warning. But wondering how old this data is, and if I can download the later data.  Show reply

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Andrew
AndrewVIC21 posts
  Verified

Navman MiVUE 780 & A20 Rear Camera – Purchased the Navman MiVUE 780 and have been happy with it.Decided to purchase the A20 rear camera and that is when the problems started.I drive a 2010 Toyota Corolla and the 5 metre cable is short by 2 metres.No problems I thought , there is a 7 metre cable also in the package.Problem is , the 7 metre cable for some reason does not have the same… Read more ·  2

USB Micro - USB Socket on it , only USB Micro to USB Mini.Not wanting to be defeated , I had to move the camera from the top of the windscreen to the bottom on the windscreen , not ideal but it still works OK.Problem No.1 solved.

Once fully up and running,I went for a drive to test it out.I then downloaded the files from my iPhone but it only downloads the rear camera footage.Scratching my head with what hair I have left , I then noticed that the file shows "dual footage" and then allows me to download either or both.To achieve this , I have to power down the camera and power it up again with the app open.Thinking this is not quite right , I checked the firmware version on the main camera and found it was old and there was an update so I installed that.Has not solved the problem.

Navman rep if you are reading this , how can I use the seven metre cable provided in the A20 pack so I can locate the main camera up to the top of the windscreen again and is there a known issue downloading dual recordings?At the moment , it defaults to downloading the rear camera only.

Lizzi B
Lizzi B14 posts
 

Troubles with Mivue 780 – I brought Mivue 780 product Oct 2017. All seemed well. Green amber light working. Red record flashing. Screen looked ok. Now I have checked VIDOES. Seems I have 31 blocks of 3 mins. Shows functions seem all ok. Nothing seems to tape/video. I drive long various routes. Nothing overrites these 31 blocks. Have done a small reset. Have the right sd… Read more

card. Keep out of sun etc. Follwed all instructions. Can you advise please why its not working at all.

Navman
Navman    

Hi Lizzi, thanks for taking the time to write a review. i… Read more

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