70mai 360° Rotating Dash Cam Omni - Installation & Review

Installation and review of the very unique 360° rotating Dash Cam Omni by 70mai. The rotating camera is a welcome enhancement to the Dash Cam ecosystem.
The product tested in this video is a prerelease product and may differ from the final version.
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[@Donslife]

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[@Steve_Wardley_G6JEF]

Thanks for this tutorial, I've just bought one of these and it's always better than trying to read the microscopic instructions.

[@Jason-pq5vg]

I ordered this because your reviews and installs are so informative. Thank you for showing people like me how to do mods and installs!!!

[@Donslife]

Happy to help. The one I reviewed was a prerelease model so I hope you like it

[@hjohnson143]

Well done! Very well done! I liked where you showed the installation! I leaarned a thing or two. I was on the edge of ordering one of these Dashcams to replace my NextBase dashcam (which I was never really happy with), but now I'm going to order an Omni dashcam today! Thanks!

[@kingbakhsh2985]

How do you feel about the camera?

[@darkecozero5281]

I have had this camera for a year and it is super excellent and the update is incredible 😎💯👍👍👍

[@saadbinkhaliq2902]

In the video it was said that it shoots inside for 10 seconds and returns to face outwards. Can we keep it shooting inside for longer times like till the time we want ?

[@ITB_News]

Great little camera... However it's not a downside to use the app to get your photos... That's a key feature. You can grab the shot and then upload to cloud or your phone... Waaaay easier than taking out a memory card

[@charlesrodgers1365]

Thanks, you helped me a lot . thanks for showing me about the set up. god bless you!

[@allakazoo]

I've ordered it. Can't wait for it to arrive!

[@BostonPower]

Fantastic review. You're the first video I see where you're actually testing the parking ai

[@jaylynbentley5567]

Thank you for making this so informative. I have been looking to get something due to an incident and I wasn't sure how well this would work. Definently going to get this camera now.

[@Donslife]

It is a unique dash camera for sure. Pretty different compared to what is out there

[@brianelam5608]

Great review Don! Wondering what camera you use and recommend. Just waiting for my 2022 Refreshed 1500 AT4 Desert Sand to be delivered. Based off your videos and reviews I have already ordered the cold air intake and exhaust you have installed on your AT4. Really love your mods and videos are very helpful for my own mods (if my truck ever gets here!)

[@valpenman6400]

Great job, thank you so much. You make it look easy.. ✊

[@mingkuelife]

Just installed my 70mai today, pretty good for $95 shipped.

[@johnarrese3213]

Where did you get it for $95?

[@fabiolas4]

I have something similar to that on my house but it's white. Good to see that concept is catching on!

[@MrHelipilot]

Looks like an upside down R2-D2! 😂

[@Donslife]

😂

[@felixfischer312]

Oh crap is that what R2-D2 was nothing more then a camera on wheels 😀

[@Donslife]

😂

[@user-qk6lx3bw5c]

I wrapped mine with an R2D2 sticker. Haha nerd Alert. Hahaha

[@madalinrosu8753]

I had that in mind too when I first see it 🤣

[@blueskybobby]

Can't wait to get mine! Thanks for the information. ! Is there a way to extend the recording time to more than 10 seconds for the shoot left or right verbal commands?

[@norwegianzound]

I work in cybersecurity. I have a second phone with no contacts or any other personal data (within reason), different Google account as well. A bit of a pain, but worth it.

[@BreezeMW]

Great video, thanks!

[@ZEDNANREHIGH]

Well done review 🫡

[@fixitdanner]

Great review, thanks

[@aquint5554]

I thought about purchasing but two big cons..1) proprietary cable to make the camera features work. While it's cheap, I see no fuse taps included and other videos have shown ppl simply wiring the cable straight onto the fuse. 2) Internal only storage. Being an eMMC, there's no indication of how many writes the drive has before failure (which it will).

[@gilbertboyer9936]

Very we'll done on a nice precise presentation.

[@larrysantacrose]

I got another 70 Mia dash cam and a Garmin 47, and I just got the 360 70 mai and I love it. I didn't get the hard wire kit because I keep the cam on 24-7 anyways, I won't get the parking following option but I'm fine with that. I recommend the 360 cam.

[@davidg.9890]

What's the battery life when you have it on 24-7 and how long does it take to recharge it?

[@MrAmk3rd]

Great vid! Thank you for all the info. My camera arrived today and i was overwhelmed by the vast amount of tech this thing has. You've explained it well and i will install tomorrow. Thanks again! 👍👍👊👊🤘🤘

[@NrityaK]

How is your omni dash cam now? Do you still recommend it?

[@MrAmk3rd]

@@NrityaK yes! Works great. Does everything they say it will. I must confess tho, I've not hard wired it in yet. So it only works when driving. I am planning on wiring it in this weekend. The only thing i didn't like it use is the ADAS mode for lane departure and front collision monitor. It works well, just too much noise from it from my driving. Get it, you'll be happy with it

[@NrityaK]

@@MrAmk3rd thank you for the reply! I appreciate it. Is the ADAS too sensitive or does it go off even if you are just trying to change lanes?

[@MrAmk3rd]

@@NrityaK not too sensitive, just too much for me. It's the notifications for me, i mute my GPS too.

[@NrityaK]

Thanks!

[@stevedemarest276]

That thing is pretty slick.

[@Donslife]

It has some unique features

[@coteschwann]

I'll get one of that, thanks!

[@roadviewers7131]

Very informative vlog thanks for sharing dear friend

[@madalinrosu8753]

It remembers me from R2 from Star wars, I bought it and it's awesome 👌

[@daansiderius4283]

Recently won this cam, im def looking at the connecting with fuse taps!!

[@Donslife]

It makes for a clean install

[@RayAnthonyMichaud]

Great video! I have had mine since it was release and I never got to install it until this week when I remember I was in the trunk lol. I had purchased with the 4G hardwireing kit thinking it would also work with the surveillance mode. Unfortunately thats not how it work. So I just order the regular hard wire kit. Thanks for a very detailed review it helped me out a lot.

[@Donslife]

Glad I could help!

[@daansiderius4283]

This doesn't work? Im curious about why then

[@johnmoreton137]

Excellent and informative video. No fancy language and plenty of facts. Good example of how these vids should be made.

[@Donslife]

Glad you liked it!

[@TheBurzhuy]

As an owner of 70mai camera I'd like to add that sometimes songs trigger it to do things. would be better if it had some phrase to activate like "hey omni" or "hey dash" or whatever.

[@Donslife]

Good comment

[@moosc]

It does use phrases to activate but sometimes songs or talking will make it do things

[@Inventor254]

I wish i watched this video for the 360 one, i just ordered the 70mai A810. On the way

[@slavopanik5232]

Just pre ordered mine to be posted to EU.. Hope they will send it in March as they promised.

[@mathewxavier4507]

Thanks for your super fast response . Grateful if you could suggest the best dash cam with front and back visibility, widest viewing angle , easy to install and a smooth mobile application. Keep the flag flying !!!

[@mathewxavier4507]

Very well articulated and presented. How do you find rear view without a rear camera ? Does it help if you were to track rear side …. Especially in the case of an unfortunate impact from rare ?

[@Donslife]

Thanks. It has some limitations for rear viewing because seat headrest can get in the way based on where the camera is mounted. Some dash cams do a better job for the rear viewing features

[@MikeBMW]

Nice video! Seems like a great product but I think I'll stick with my VanTrue N4 with three cameras for front, inside and rear. Still, very tempting. Thanks for the review of a cool product!

[@Donslife]

It was nice to try out something different

[@michaeloudeans3672]

Thank you for the review. Very informative. God Bless.

[@Synwright]

Wow great review 👏 and looks like a great product. ✌️out.

[@Donslife]

It’s unique and a new concept for sure

[@Synwright]

@Donslife Went to their website and checked out their other products. Waiting for the 10th. Have a great day and thanks for the video. ✌️out.

[@LineLifeEnt]

Hi Don, I was w2omdering which camera and setup you prefer. The Nextbase or the 70mai? I noticed that the 70mai does not have 4K capabilities BUT the Next Base does not have Park Mode.

[@gonzos_the_UNDR_DOG]

Ty, bad azz 🎉

[@sigma8627]

Just got the 128GB version and can't wait to install it.

[@patallen8589]

Great video. I have a question. Do you the range of the parking feature. One or two city blocks?

[@thomasdill88]

Awesome Video, Thanks for sharing

[@Donslife]

Thanks for watching!

[@thomasdill88]

@@Donslife I would like to ask do you have any trouble with the camera when it's been sitting in the heat ?

[@Donslife]

I haven’t owned it during the hottest months yet.

[@alexmart2019]

I love it the only downside when car is parked I can’t see the side window -I have feeling that I can’t rely in the sensor detection when car is parked for the cam to rotate? Pls let me know the sides window’s important for me

[@tordatfalviciprian5775]

I was unsure what camera should i buy .ghanks for the video i will order this one :)

[@Donslife]

It seems to be a good starter camera at a reasonable price

[@tordatfalviciprian5775]

Yea 210 euro In Germany

[@markmanning5683]

If any place on Earth knows video surveillance it would be China and that is where this is manufactured. Neat camera, Lord only knows what the next forward might be. I wish this was made somewhere else in the world, then I would snatch one up. Hey Don, another fine video, you're getting pretty darn good at this.

[@Donslife]

Thanks. My BOSE headphones are made there too.

[@itsm3th3b33]

Speaking of Chinese surveillance : Their app requires full access to the data in your phone to work properly... any thoughts on that?

[@markmanning5683]

@@itsm3th3b33 Wow I did not know that. Yuk.

[@itsm3th3b33]

@@markmanning5683 What's surprising is that the reviewer didn't know or didn't mention that.

[@Donslife]

I made this video with a prerelease product. The app was only available through Apple’s TestFlight Beta Testing App. I didn’t have to give full access to my phone for testing. How could I mention anything about the final version before it was completed months later? I apologize, but this was a review of what I had to work with at that moment in time.

[@thaddaeuswestbrooks5608]

Thanks: I believe this is Great.

[@Donslife]

I liked the prerelease version I tested

[@cat-cambodia1801]

Very good 👍

[@Donslife]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@MrBlickSlime]

Hey bud i have a question... ive been having trouble hardwiring this to my 2019 mustang gt. I purchased some fuse taps on amazon today and i just seen this video. Do you think for the red wire, a 7.5A fuse (power mirror memory module) (always on) will be enough power? And i have a 10A for the acc fus, will that be enough power? I was going to put 10A fuses on top of the original fuses bc thats what they come with...

[@djhinrg]

How well does it handle the heat? Especially here south Texas summer. Ive had dash cam melted, micro sd gone to poop.

[@Boobtube.]

I like this. So it can be left on 24/7? Does it just record overtop the oldest footage when it gets full? And it will follow someone as they walk around the vehicle? What does it do if a person is on both sides at same time?

[@Donslife]

Stays on 24/7 with the hardwire kit, but to protect your battery it will stop parking surveillance mode if your voltage drops too low for restarting the vehicle. The time I was testing it, the algorithm will attempt to follow the most significant threat, not people walking by randomly. I didn’t test multiple people at the same time. There are some more reviews for this camera on KZbin too

[@puffingtonsmythe8690]

How can a person be on both sides at the same time?

[@Boobtube.]

@@puffingtonsmythe8690 I meant a person, but different people.

[@francoisb9491]

Thanks for this test ! Think I will buy this dashcam after seen your test ! Quality it’s very good ! I need to used for park (car park outside) Mercedes A45S, it’s easy to used for park ?! Thanks again ! Subscribe ✅

[@ZahidKhan-ph6uf]

It would be nice if you mention the fuse cods I have the same suv but little confuse about which one will be the right fuse .. like the in the dash cam it says acc and ground and red one

[@Donslife]

There isn’t a ‘right’ one to connected to. You just need one that provides the on/off power your looking for.

[@duckulak6886]

Don, I have the same truck but I’m amiss as to what fuses in the passenger side fuse box you used. Can you give me some guidance as to your fuse choices? Thanks Jeff

[@EdgarLopez-os2dt]

U recommend this camera over the a800s, is necessary use a rear camera? In your opinion.

[@lmfaznboi]

Do you have any footage in parking mode?

[@somilkeswani2696]

Biggest con is lack of super capacitor, which increases the fire hazard in high temperature, otherwise its best with 360 degree coverage.

[@Obliticus]

No, the biggest con is that everything this device collects will be sent to China

[@davidhughes9022]

I love it can you tell me where I might get one for my car

[@Donslife]

Links to 70mai are in the video description. At the time of the video, the product was still not available to the public

[@RobLamensa]

Can you provide what fuses you tapped into as I have the same vehicle

[@KM-je5xt]

how did it hold up in the cooled dont park my truck in my shop?

[@nathanielhutcheson5751]

Which direction would show police encounters at each front window?

[@Chris-hc9vb]

Nice video .. would like to purchase this but I’m concerned with my windshield being tinted that the static cling sticky pad might not adhere do you think I would have a problem with sticking the way it should ? What about removal ? hope it doesn’t pull the tint from the windshield

[@Donslife]

I don’t think it would, but I don’t know for sure. It is a neat little budget dash cam

[@daviddiaz2736]

I would like to know if it works with the car turned off and how many hours it works without the car being turned on

[@ganeshnarayan5505]

Hello Great video very well explained i wanted to ask you does it come with hard wire kit or you have to buy it separately i have bought one today 2-23-23 and i forgot to check if it came with hard wire kit. it's going on 2014 Tahoe thanks.

[@Donslife]

The prerelease version I reviewed had the hardwire kit as a separate/optional purchase

[@ganeshnarayan5505]

@@Donslife thanks.

[@user-dt2yp9ne8b]

Great video. Do you know if additional mounting plates can be purchased for using in more than one vehicle?

[@Donslife]

Not sure - when I made this video the device was a pre-release and not available for purchase

[@moosc]

Yes u can order from website or Amazon. Amazon will b cheaper though

[@elkhornpetersen1894]

I tried to find it off your website that you posted but wasn't able to find the cost of it

[@appointedcounsel5550]

The ability to give voice commands to record left or right during a traffic stop sounds like a great feature, but I question the wisdom of making the command “shoot”. That would seem risky language while in confrontation with law enforcement. There may have been some subconscious designer bias at work in that choice. Hopefully they can correct it with a software upgrade.

[@Donslife]

Perhaps ‘record’ should be the word

[@louiselleatherwood4027]

How about hello officer. To start recording.

[@loud_evox1162]

Is there something I’m missing I just installed mine with the hard wire kit everything wired correctly even says entering parking mode when I turn off my truck but it doesn’t pick up any movement around my truck when parked

[@saadbinkhaliq2902]

In the video it was said that it shoots inside for 10 seconds and returns to face outwards. Can we keep it shooting inside for longer times like till the time we want ?

[@louiselleatherwood4027]

I want one. Where can I buy it now? Without having to wait.

[@thepiper4u]

What’s the app for in apple to download load for the mai there is a few I have the one you have.

[@everettvaccarobjj]

I have it hardwired to my fuse box with the kit but my recording light is enabled but isn’t working and none of my parked videos actual save in parked album. Do I have something wrong on the settings thank you for your help

[@twinny5032]

What fuse #s did you tap into? I also have the same truck as you.

[@duckulak6886]

Ever get a reply? As I have the same truck

[@psGal.220]

Hey Don. I already see a lot of ads about this 70 mai dash cam before I saw this KZbin vid of yours. But my problem is, I don’t have anyone to help me install this to my van

[@Donslife]

Will you be in Western Canada anytime soon?

[@psGal.220]

I don’t know yet. But hopefully sooner

[@danielmcclintock5474]

How’s the vision at night in sentry mode? Does it have IR?

[@kathyfann]

What are its features? Does it have Lane departure warning? Does it have pedestrian warning for J walkers in urban areas that run out in front of you

[@HI_mustbegoing]

All this is good but what about a rear camera?

[@Puru-k4v]

Hi. Great insights. Could you please let us know the impact on car batter for paking survalaince. E.g. if i park the car for a month at the airport. How does that work. Is it constantly taking charge from my car's battery or it has some internal battery as well. How long of a parking survailance mode has an effect on car's battery. That is the major point of concern for me. Also if if i can connect it to a battery pack instead of the car's internal battery-is it a possibility?

[@sennas3567]

hi, where did you get the quick release mount? thx u

[@Donslife]

My test camera came with it

[@israelgutierrez2094]

I have cuestión I buy one of those camera but for some reason when I parking my car and some one be close to my car the camera not turn no red light or follow the person I need to know why cause all it’s on nothing it’s off are what I need to do please help thanks

[@ccj361]

Can it record front and rear at the same time? Reason I ask is say if you have a side-on collision, and the camera was facing the front, by the time it rotates to catch the action on the side, it's probably already too late.

[@Donslife]

This version I tested on records one direction at a time. Wherever it is pointed.

[@jeffreybantay9552]

Can you use a Dongar power adapter with this dashcam and connect it to the rearview mirror?

[@Lucidgryphooon]

Can someone please answer this question ❓

[@NLGaming92]

Thank for this video, i'm curious about the firmware update, it tooks me 2 hours for loading and after that i get a message: failed to recieve package. How was your update?

[@Donslife]

It was not my experience. Maybe under 10 mins

[@tomendeman2350]

@@Donslife mm it's look like there is something wrong with mines, and you make the update in your car right? Because they need 12volts

[@bxverboo]

Can the dashcam be rotated 360 degrees during live monitoring?

[@mostafaebrahimi6364]

‏Hello, does it cause emptying or any negative effect on the car battery in the parking mode? How was your experience while using this product? Thankful

[@Donslife]

While testing it didn’t drain my battery in Parking Mode. It also has a battery safe function and can turn itself off if the battery gets too low. It is a neat camera for the price

[@Sonny15-215]

Can this camera adds a rear camera? and both to a Joying 11:6” Headunit? Or any advance Headunit like Joying? I’m Waiting for my Joying 11:6” Headunit and looking for a Front & Back Cameras

[@Donslife]

As far as I know (the one I tested) does not have a rear camera option

[@willieoneill5208]

Hi is the hardwire kit you used a up03 please

[@Donslife]

That sounds right UP03

[@leonardochaurero3625]

Hello I have the same one and it tells me ADAS calibration error you can please give me a grant how to correct it, thank you

[@Jason-pq5vg]

How would this camera work in the case of an accident? My 2019 Sierra was just in a wreck from a person who ran a stop sign and hit me in the passenger front wheel area. Do you think the camera would been able to see and record the events for my insurance company? I am really considering buying one of these once I get my truck back which will probably be 3 months :(

[@Donslife]

Assuming continuous recording is as on it would capture whatever was in it’s field of view. It sounds like you were moving so parking surveillance mode wouldn’t be on in that case to automatically look to the side you were hit

[@Jason-pq5vg]

@@Donslife would you recommend the 360 view camera or the one you have in your AT4? Whenever I get my truck back from body shop I really want to put a dash camera in it.

[@1mw4tch1ng]

I just ordered two of these dash cams myself. The only issue I can see later on the quick twist dismount would become brittle and break off due to the sun's UV. also, would like them to use a 90 degrees USB-C connector for best hiding the cable and not sticking out straight. In addition, the ADAS voice response should be able to set a separate volume control in case the driver is falling asleep and wake up the driver when leaving his/her lane.

[@kathyfann]

Ok I purchased one and can’t read this super small light grey instruction book. What is the App called that I need to download? Of why is my book unreadable?

[@roundtree30]

It has been a couple of months so how do you feel about it now? I have been thinking of purchasing this or getting the Ring car cam.

[@Donslife]

It’s decent for a budget priced dash cam. It comes down to what feature you want it for. I don’t like having to use the app to get the footage off, but it is not a deal breaker, just less convenient for me

[@roundtree30]

@@Donslife thanks. It seems to be objectively better than the ring cam. I just liked the fact that it would integrate with my existing app.

[@steverichards7469]

Just remember the corporation that owns the ring camera can and does give video footage to law enforcement without ever having to tell you. A

[@steverichards7469]

Without asking for a warrant or giving any consideration to your rights. Buyer beware when there is a long and vague contract. Read and understand everything before you put your signature on it

[@frankcessna7345]

Having the memory in the device helps reduces the “problem” of law enforcement stealing the SD cards from recording devices when caught violating your rights.

[@Donslife]

That’s one way to look at it

[@frankcessna7345]

@@Donslife As a Attorney, it’s become routine and sadly common among law enforcement. In addition I’ve lost count of law enforcements tampering with their body cams…. Muted, “never” turned on, SD card is altered or lost and even manipulated. Always record law enforcement.

[@juanhernanduranflores5043]

My car suffers from bumps, scratches on the side doors due to parking, I wanted to know if this Dash Cam could help with that?

[@samarhmin3747]

Is it mine or the P stay on while driving on the left bottom screen on the dash camera

[@Ayzprella]

awesome review

[@Donslife]

Glad you think so!

[@USMCBeirutVet]

Great video and I really like the camera, I just wish it had a rear facing camera for inside.

[@Donslife]

It has some neat options

[@Brenda-rv3we]

I was thinking the same thing

[@kathyfann]

Does this have any safety features that it can incorporate? For instance, Blindspot monitoring or telling us we’re getting too close to the car in front of us or not to back up right now there’s somebody coming that’s what I would like it to do it needs to do more than just show me what it’s looking at. It needs to make some decisions and warn me.

[@Donslife]

Maybe newer versions (once released) will have more features.

[@carloddugenio7014]

How did u hook up to the fuse box? With piggyback fuse harness?

[@Donslife]

Yes

[@wesleyallen7661]

How is it with a tinted windshield and could you mount it to your dash instead of the window?

[@Donslife]

No idea how it would perform with tint. Yes you can mount it on a pad it comes with