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North Wales Live
a day ago
- Automotive
- North Wales Live
Review: 70mai Dash Cam 4K Omni has eyes everywhere
The dashcam market is a pretty crowded one so it takes something innovative and special to stand out. And the 70mai Dash Cam 4K Omni certainy does that - mostly for the good, a little for the bad. An upgraded version of 70mai's unique 360deg dashcam., the 4k Omni's video quality has been upped thanks to a new Sony Starvis 2 IMX678 sensor, which gives crisp 4K footage at up to 60fps and clear views in all lighting conditions. The dual-channel setup includes a rear camera capturing 1080p video at 30fps, providing comprehensive coverage of your car's surroundings. So far, so good, but what really sets it apart is the 360degs bit. This means the camera can monitor all angles, so very useful for capturing incidents from the sides or rear, areas often missed by traditional dashcams. The AI Motion Detection 2.0 system makes the most of this ability by automatically tracking and recording movement around the vehicle. Due to its all-round feature the main unit does look a little unusual as it hangs down from your windscreen. If you're in a large car it's not an issue but the bulbous body can look a little incongruous in a smaller one. Installation is pretty straightforward, although I'm not brave enough to push the cables into the panels. I've always wanted a dashcam professionaly fitted but have found that most installers will only install dashcams you have purchased from them, which is rather annoying. The rear camera is far smaller as you would expect and a more standard design. Finding the perfect spot can be tricky, but this is no different to any other dashcam. The rest of the setup is via the 70mai app, where you can access and manage recordings, plus view live footage and download videos from your phone via wifi. I'd describe the app as 'good enough' with scope for improvement. Some users have complained about a flaky connection, but I didn't run into any troubles on that front. Once on the road, everything ran smoothly. I found the 360deg coverage genuinely reassuring, while 70mai's Night Owl Vision did make a big difference after the sun goes down (especially when it came to reducing glare from oncoming vehicles). Another plus is the 4K Omni can offer 24-hour smart parking surveillance, app alerts, a 'find my car' feature, and real-time tracking, if paired with a 4G kit. What you do get as standard is a 128GB SD card for video storage, plenty for endless recording, and a voice control feature with commands such as 'take a photo', as well as lane departure warnings and collision detection alerts. What users say "Been using this dash cam for a couple of weeks now and really rate it. The 360° rotating lens is proper useful – covers the front, sides, and even inside the car if needed. The 4K front and 1080p rear footage is sharp, even at night. Number plates are clear and there's no weird glare from headlights." "I fitted this kit with 4G hardwire kit and I need to say, that it is great! Night video or picture quality is great! You can check your car remotely inside and outside thanks to 360 head - great ides btw. Really good piece of kit!"
Wales Online
a day ago
- Automotive
- Wales Online
Review: 70mai Dash Cam 4K Omni has eyes everywhere
Review: 70mai Dash Cam 4K Omni has eyes everywhere Camera can monitor all angles, capturing incidents from the sides or rear 70mai Dash Cam 4K Omni The dashcam market is a pretty crowded one so it takes something innovative and special to stand out. And the 70mai Dash Cam 4K Omni certainy does that - mostly for the good, a little for the bad. An upgraded version of 70mai's unique 360deg dashcam., the 4k Omni's video quality has been upped thanks to a new Sony Starvis 2 IMX678 sensor, which gives crisp 4K footage at up to 60fps and clear views in all lighting conditions. The dual-channel setup includes a rear camera capturing 1080p video at 30fps, providing comprehensive coverage of your car's surroundings. So far, so good, but what really sets it apart is the 360degs bit. This means the camera can monitor all angles, so very useful for capturing incidents from the sides or rear, areas often missed by traditional dashcams. The AI Motion Detection 2.0 system makes the most of this ability by automatically tracking and recording movement around the vehicle. Due to its all-round feature the main unit does look a little unusual as it hangs down from your windscreen. If you're in a large car it's not an issue but the bulbous body can look a little incongruous in a smaller one. Installation is pretty straightforward, although I'm not brave enough to push the cables into the panels. I've always wanted a dashcam professionaly fitted but have found that most installers will only install dashcams you have purchased from them, which is rather annoying. The rear camera is far smaller as you would expect and a more standard design. Finding the perfect spot can be tricky, but this is no different to any other dashcam. The rest of the setup is via the 70mai app, where you can access and manage recordings, plus view live footage and download videos from your phone via wifi. I'd describe the app as 'good enough' with scope for improvement. Some users have complained about a flaky connection, but I didn't run into any troubles on that front. 70mai Dash Cam 4K Omni Once on the road, everything ran smoothly. I found the 360deg coverage genuinely reassuring, while 70mai's Night Owl Vision did make a big difference after the sun goes down (especially when it came to reducing glare from oncoming vehicles). Another plus is the 4K Omni can offer 24-hour smart parking surveillance, app alerts, a 'find my car' feature, and real-time tracking, if paired with a 4G kit. What you do get as standard is a 128GB SD card for video storage, plenty for endless recording, and a voice control feature with commands such as 'take a photo', as well as lane departure warnings and collision detection alerts. The standard 4k Omni is available for £299.99 via Amazon with the hardwire 4G kit an optional extra. What users say "Been using this dash cam for a couple of weeks now and really rate it. The 360° rotating lens is proper useful – covers the front, sides, and even inside the car if needed. The 4K front and 1080p rear footage is sharp, even at night. Number plates are clear and there's no weird glare from headlights." "I fitted this kit with 4G hardwire kit and I need to say, that it is great! Night video or picture quality is great! You can check your car remotely inside and outside thanks to 360 head - great ides btw. Really good piece of kit!" Alternatives Article continues below HUPEJOS 360° 4K Dash Cam BOTSLAB 4K Dash
Irish Times
24-04-2025
- Automotive
- Irish Times
70mai's Dash Cam 4K Omni HDR sentry review: Tough security in a unique package
70mai Dash Cam 4K Omni HDR Price : €396 Website : Where To Buy : 70mai It is rare that I can look at a dashcam and think: that's cute. Technology in general is functional rather than adorable. It might be well designed, it might look sleek, but cute? That doesn't happen too often. The 70mai Dash Cam 4K Omni, though, pulls it off. You read that right: a dashcam. I've seen all sorts of dashcams in the past few years. Mostly they're boxy, sometimes they have 4K and occasionally they have some souped-up features to persuade you to part with your cash. The 70Mai Omni stands out from the crowd, particularly when it comes to its design. Forget about square or rectangular dashcams, the Omni looks more like a robot, with a cylindrical design and a rotating lens that is more R2D2 than utilitarian. Think friendly, rather than functional. READ MORE It's not just designed that way for the sake of it either. The cylindrical body means the lens can rotate 360 degrees, making it more versatile than rival dashcams especially when it comes to placement. There is a small screen on the back that can display the dashcam footage in real time, information about your journey or an animated character that occasionally gives you a thumbs-up or a grin. Again, it's cute. But a dashcam needs to be more than aesthetically intriguing. The footage has to be top notch, too, given that it may be something you later rely on in the case of a road incident. The Omni, as the full name suggests, has 4K capabilities and the resulting footage is sharp and detailed. Even at night, it performed well, with Omni bringing in its 'Night Owl Vision' technology to make sure things are crisp. That quality is due in part, no doubt, to the Sony Starvis 2 technology that 70Mai has used. If there is an incident, you can be reasonably secure that the camera will have you covered. Out of the box, the features are impressive. The Omni HDR set includes a 1080 rear camera, so all angles of the car are covered. You will need a big windscreen though. I'm not a fan of things dangling near the windscreen – no furry dice here – and the Omni 4K is definitely less compact than other dashcams, at least vertically. It includes advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) that will help you with collision warnings, lane departure and other warnings. There was a moment while driving when the dashcam warned me of an oncoming pedestrian detected – a cyclist a bit ahead of us on the road. There are other features to note, too. It has GPS built in, along with collision detection that will automatically mark footage if the camera detects an incident. And there are AI features, as seems to be the fashion these days. This is particularly useful if you want to use the camera as a mini sentry while you are out of the car, with the parking surveillance feature keeping an eye on your car while you are otherwise engaged. But to enable that feature, you will have to invest in a kit to hardwire the camera into your car. 70Mai has a 4G-enabled kit that you can pick up either as part of a bundle or as an extra for about €40, so if something happens to your car, you will be alerted instantly, and you can also use it to locate the car or access the footage from the camera remotely. 70Mai's AI motion detection will follow any movement outside the car – again, another win for the rotating lens – and keep any potential threats in its sights. Good Easy to set up and install, the 70Mai dashcam can be adjusted to capture multiple angles without needing to be removed and re-sited. The 4K upgraded footage is good quality. The 360-degree lens can be adjusted to cover other parts of the car, including the interior or out the side windows. That comes in handy for the parking surveillance features or if there is something going on outside the car that you need to keep evidence of. The motion detection is a handy extra. The ADAS features were fairly accurate, identifying vehicles moving off and potential hazards at around the same time as my car's built-in systems. Bad While it can be adjusted in all manner of ways, it is a bit awkward to put on the windscreen, depending on where you put it. There is a knack to it, and that takes a few tries to get, but the angled joint helps. It's a bit bigger than some other dashcams, and protrudes a little lower than I'd like. Everything else The hardwire kit is extra – about €40 if you want to get the 4G version, which will bring some connected features to the system. Verdict Great footage, with a design that stands out.
