Hi Everybody! Here is my Dash Cam installation video th-cam.com/video/44WXN8MI66o/w-d-xo.html My hardwire installation video th-cam.com/video/uZp95NbNlmM/w-d-xo.html Cheers!
I love your videos and just subscribed. I watched a bunch of videos but still wanted to message you for advice. I tried the red tiger viofo and another camera but what do you recommend for 4K camera. No price limit with sentry mode. Also hardwire or obd2 I saw both your videos on this but not sure. Please help lol
Thank you Andrew! Ah when you say Sentry mode, I'm assuming you mean motion detection for parking security. Yes this does support motion detection (vision based), you can see that option when I cover the parking security features. And if you need radar based motion detection, then here is a good alternative th-cam.com/video/vUEsIYEBVck/w-d-xo.html Cheers!
I just found your channel and appreciate your great videos. I am new to dash cams and seriously thinking about the 70mai A810. Do I have to worry about battery drain if I hard wire it. My car is in my garage most of the time. Is there a way to turn off the Park Mode when my car is home? Thank you.
Thank you William! The 70mai hardwire kit supports low voltage cut off, as a prevention measure against draining your battery. Here is my video where I cover hardwire kits and their differences to look for th-cam.com/video/Yky9_tTvwMc/w-d-xo.html But keep in mind it is possible that a hardwire kit (even one that has low voltage protection) can potentially still drain the car's battery on vehicles that are not driven for extended periods of time (even if parking mode is turned off, remember the kit is still connected to the car). On those cases I recommend a battery minder like this one th-cam.com/video/C1LapUB7bXo/w-d-xo.html (which I also recommend even when there is not a hardwire kit installed to protect the battery for vehicles that are not driven much) Cheers!
@@AlexAutoFunThank you Alex. I purchased the 70mai and hardware kit this morning. I will see how things go and hopefully no battery issues. I do keep a battery jump starter in my car just in case. I assume I could just pull the cable off at the dash cam if my car was going to be sitting in the garage for a while? What about just adding a toggle switch to the "batt" cable to turn it off instead? Thanks
@williamfeiring You're welcome William! Yeah I just varies from car to car (based on battery size, health and any parasitic draw), I actually have several hardwire kits connected to my car since I'm always testing dash cam but yeah I also carry a jump starter just in case LoL. Cheers!
@@williamfeiring there is a function on the app called "auto off when stop"it has a 5mins...10mins and 20mins recording when parking mode is on while engine is off...select the desired timing and after the desired timing...the camera will off or shut down without draining any energy from the battery...the "auto off when stop" also got switch off all the way once the engine is switched off...
Hi Alex, Excellent informational videos!! I saw your video on the 70mai cam. Any recommendations on installing it on my Semi-truck Freightliner Cascadia 2014, connecting it to the passenger side fuse box? Legally, I have to also install a separate camera facing me as well. You have yet to put out a video on Semi trucks. Will appreciate any suggestions or recommendations.
Thank you Lagosian! Ah here is my follow up video where I cover how I find ACC and BATT on any vehicle th-cam.com/video/K2iKXj82354/w-d-xo.html (Regardless of the location of the fuse box location, since some vehicles have it on the left and some on the right) However I strongly recommend profession installation due to the dangers mentioned on that video if erroneously tapping a critical system of the vehicle and the dangers involved with air bags mentioned on this video th-cam.com/video/uZp95NbNlmM/w-d-xo.html Cheers!
Hi Adam and thank you! Here is my follow up video where I cover how I find ACC and BATT on any car th-cam.com/video/K2iKXj82354/w-d-xo.html However I strongly recommend profession installation due to the dangers mentioned on that video if erroneously tapping a critical system of the vehicle and the dangers involved with air bags mentioned on this video th-cam.com/video/uZp95NbNlmM/w-d-xo.html Cheers!
Now that you have reviewed 70mai..we would love to hear your recommendations..which one would you recommend for a SUV without the hardwiring kit. 70mai a810, wolfbox i07/ i17 ?
Hi Harsha! Ah good question, both A810 and Wolfbox require the hardwire kit to enable parking mode. That being said, there is an OBD2 adapter available that can potentially enable you to monitor your car while parked, here is how it works th-cam.com/video/YEklm9V6xYE/w-d-xo.html (just keep in mind it will not enable true park mode) And here is the full review for the i17 th-cam.com/video/pZ9HcEmL2GU/w-d-xo.html Cheers!
Great review man! I just bought my A810 camera but without rear camera (a mistake I guess). Could you please tell me the name of the rear camera so I can buy it separatedly? Thank you and keep up the great work! :)
Bende 70 moi 810 ve RC12 arka kamera montajını yaptım arka kamera bazen ters gösteriyor. Montajda düzgün yapıştırmak için bir yön varmı. Araç içinden bakınca yapışkan taraf solda lens sağ tarafta bu yön doğrumu acaba yardımcı olurmusunuz
Good Stuff, I just picked this up, Do you know if ODB USB C allow for Parking Mode to be activated? Or of a Hack to get that ODB To work in parking mode? I did get the HardWire kit for it, but I can get the OBD USB C to work I would go that route. Thanks again another great video.
You're welcome Elevopr! Ah good question, nope nearly all dash cams require their hardwire kit to enable true parking mode. That being said, the OBD2 adapter can potentially enable you to monitor your car while parked, here is how it works th-cam.com/video/YEklm9V6xYE/w-d-xo.html (again just keep in mind it will not enable true park mode) Cheers!
Hi P! As mentioned the rear camera is meant to be installed inside the vehicle. But here is a good alternative if you need outside mounting th-cam.com/video/tWanKbCxS1M/w-d-xo.html Cheers!
hi. in the settings what is the meaning of extended camera image and extended camera rotation is on / off what different ? recommended setting is on or off ?
@@AlexAutoFunthanks but if 115-120 F outside temp. and when the car is under the sun, then inside of car will be over 140 F , when use parking mode from fuse box dash can will be continue working so i worry can be explode a810, becase all 70mai 's lithium battery inside.
Hi Baris! Oh wow, you must live in an extremely hot area, my State normally only sees around 100°F in a few occasions and it's crazy hot, I can't image imagine what constant 120°F feels like. Yes, if your temperature exceeds the rated temperature of the device you plan to run inside of the car, I would strongly recommend looking for one with a higher temperature rating. I have more dash cam reviews on my channel in the playlist "Dash Cams Reviews" with different temperature ratings, both with batteries and with capacitors, if you like to compare them. Cheers!
Hi Chuck! Ah good eye, I think it's a combination of running at 25 fps vs 30fps (which is my preferred frame rate for normal dash cam video and 60 fps if you want silky smooth video to capture fast moving objects, the option to change is on the resolution settings). The second part to this, I think is related to how new the Starvis 2 sensor is (IMX678), it really outputs an insane leap of quality (data) over Starvis 1 (IMX415). And I think now we need dash cam supporting hardware (SOC, memory, ISP, etc.) to also evolve to fully take advantage of Starvis 2 and it's higher throughput to deliver smoother video (basically the CMOS is pushing the dash cam's hardware to it's limits, notice how the rear is also 25fps but the dash cam handles it much better than the front, in terms of smoothness). But the good thing is that even if the video does not seem super smooth, the individual frames are crispy clear (if you want to capture plates). I seen dash cams with smoother video but the image is not as clear giving the perception of smooth video at the expense of fine details being lost (unable to capture plates). And I have more dash cam reviews on my channel in the playlist "Dash Cams Reviews" if you like to compare them. Cheers! Cheers!
Hi Twist! Nope, as show on the video, the picture button is only available on the App. But here is a good alternative that does have a physical picture button th-cam.com/video/Em73dAjyXSY/w-d-xo.html And I have more dash cam reviews on my channel in the playlist "Dash Cams Reviews" if you like to compare them. Cheers!
Have u encountered until now some random turns off from the camera? It did it for me for few times while driving, that’s not good at all.. I have an high endurance sd as well.. that’s bad tho..
Hi Sebastian! That is strange, it should no do that. I would recommend contacting your installer to verify the installation and that the correct power supply was used (I seen cases where an incorrect component was installed). You can also contact 70mai for tech support, they may be able to walk you thru some troubleshooting steps. And please keep us posted on your findings. Cheers!
Hi B! As shown in the video, the hardwire kit is not included. They include an automotive adapter plug, the hardwire kit is optional. I placed a link to the it in the video description if you needed. Cheers!
Hi Everybody! Here is my Dash Cam installation video th-cam.com/video/44WXN8MI66o/w-d-xo.html
My hardwire installation video th-cam.com/video/uZp95NbNlmM/w-d-xo.html Cheers!
Many hardly even explain the rotations of the 2 lenses of the cams...you are one of the rare ones...good job...
Thank you Kenneth!
I like this camera a lot. Very crisp
Most definitely, probably the most crisp video video I seen on a Dash Cam yes (and I reviewed over 60 of them! lol) Cheers!
I love your videos and just subscribed. I watched a bunch of videos but still wanted to message you for advice. I tried the red tiger viofo and another camera but what do you recommend for 4K camera. No price limit with sentry mode. Also hardwire or obd2 I saw both your videos on this but not sure. Please help lol
Thank you Andrew! Ah when you say Sentry mode, I'm assuming you mean motion detection for parking security. Yes this does support motion detection (vision based), you can see that option when I cover the parking security features. And if you need radar based motion detection, then here is a good alternative th-cam.com/video/vUEsIYEBVck/w-d-xo.html Cheers!
I just found your channel and appreciate your great videos. I am new to dash cams and seriously thinking about the 70mai A810. Do I have to worry about battery drain if I hard wire it. My car is in my garage most of the time. Is there a way to turn off the Park Mode when my car is home? Thank you.
Thank you William! The 70mai hardwire kit supports low voltage cut off, as a prevention measure against draining your battery. Here is my video where I cover hardwire kits and their differences to look for th-cam.com/video/Yky9_tTvwMc/w-d-xo.html But keep in mind it is possible that a hardwire kit (even one that has low voltage protection) can potentially still drain the car's battery on vehicles that are not driven for extended periods of time (even if parking mode is turned off, remember the kit is still connected to the car). On those cases I recommend a battery minder like this one th-cam.com/video/C1LapUB7bXo/w-d-xo.html (which I also recommend even when there is not a hardwire kit installed to protect the battery for vehicles that are not driven much) Cheers!
@@AlexAutoFunThank you Alex. I purchased the 70mai and hardware kit this morning. I will see how things go and hopefully no battery issues. I do keep a battery jump starter in my car just in case.
I assume I could just pull the cable off at the dash cam if my car was going to be sitting in the garage for a while? What about just adding a toggle switch to the "batt" cable to turn it off instead?
Thanks
@williamfeiring You're welcome William! Yeah I just varies from car to car (based on battery size, health and any parasitic draw), I actually have several hardwire kits connected to my car since I'm always testing dash cam but yeah I also carry a jump starter just in case LoL. Cheers!
@@williamfeiring there is a function on the app called "auto off when stop"it has a 5mins...10mins and 20mins recording when parking mode is on while engine is off...select the desired timing and after the desired timing...the camera will off or shut down without draining any energy from the battery...the "auto off when stop" also got switch off all the way once the engine is switched off...
@@kennethchan6815 Thanks for the suggestion. I ended up putting in a toggle switch.
Hi Alex, Excellent informational videos!! I saw your video on the 70mai cam. Any recommendations on installing it on my Semi-truck Freightliner Cascadia 2014, connecting it to the passenger side fuse box? Legally, I have to also install a separate camera facing me as well. You have yet to put out a video on Semi trucks. Will appreciate any suggestions or recommendations.
Thank you Lagosian! Ah here is my follow up video where I cover how I find ACC and BATT on any vehicle th-cam.com/video/K2iKXj82354/w-d-xo.html (Regardless of the location of the fuse box location, since some vehicles have it on the left and some on the right) However I strongly recommend profession installation due to the dangers mentioned on that video if erroneously tapping a critical system of the vehicle and the dangers involved with air bags mentioned on this video th-cam.com/video/uZp95NbNlmM/w-d-xo.html Cheers!
Hi bro.. I always watch your videos.. I need one help to find my correct fuse, how can I share my fuse diagram?
Hi Adam and thank you! Here is my follow up video where I cover how I find ACC and BATT on any car th-cam.com/video/K2iKXj82354/w-d-xo.html However I strongly recommend profession installation due to the dangers mentioned on that video if erroneously tapping a critical system of the vehicle and the dangers involved with air bags mentioned on this video th-cam.com/video/uZp95NbNlmM/w-d-xo.html Cheers!
Great video as always!
Thank you Greg!
Now that you have reviewed 70mai..we would love to hear your recommendations..which one would you recommend for a SUV without the hardwiring kit. 70mai a810, wolfbox i07/ i17 ?
Hi Harsha! Ah good question, both A810 and Wolfbox require the hardwire kit to enable parking mode. That being said, there is an OBD2 adapter available that can potentially enable you to monitor your car while parked, here is how it works th-cam.com/video/YEklm9V6xYE/w-d-xo.html (just keep in mind it will not enable true park mode) And here is the full review for the i17 th-cam.com/video/pZ9HcEmL2GU/w-d-xo.html Cheers!
Great review man! I just bought my A810 camera but without rear camera (a mistake I guess). Could you please tell me the name of the rear camera so I can buy it separatedly? Thank you and keep up the great work! :)
Thanks J! Ah yes here you go amzn.to/3Y8mL9r Cheers!
Bende 70 moi 810 ve RC12 arka kamera montajını yaptım arka kamera bazen ters gösteriyor. Montajda düzgün yapıştırmak için bir yön varmı. Araç içinden bakınca yapışkan taraf solda lens sağ tarafta bu yön doğrumu acaba yardımcı olurmusunuz
@@AlexAutoFun Ah, thanks for your answer! Gonna buy it now! :)
@@jiricermak2781 You're welcome!
Can you please make a review on a Pelsee P12 Pro 4K Mirror Dash Cam, 12'' Rear View Mirror Camera…Thank you
Keep up the good work 👍
Thank you S! Ah I will see if we can add it to the list of to review (list is getting longer by the day! LOL) Cheers!
Good Stuff, I just picked this up, Do you know if ODB USB C allow for Parking Mode to be activated? Or of a Hack to get that ODB To work in parking mode? I did get the HardWire kit for it, but I can get the OBD USB C to work I would go that route.
Thanks again another great video.
You're welcome Elevopr! Ah good question, nope nearly all dash cams require their hardwire kit to enable true parking mode. That being said, the OBD2 adapter can potentially enable you to monitor your car while parked, here is how it works th-cam.com/video/YEklm9V6xYE/w-d-xo.html (again just keep in mind it will not enable true park mode) Cheers!
Is the rear camera weather proof? Can i use this outside of the vehicle?
Hi P! As mentioned the rear camera is meant to be installed inside the vehicle. But here is a good alternative if you need outside mounting th-cam.com/video/tWanKbCxS1M/w-d-xo.html Cheers!
Hi! The 70mai pro plus dosent record on the rearcamera when parked - does this do? Or not? Thanks in advance 😊
Awesome detailed review. 🙌🙌
Thank you Dodoz!
Hi, just wanted to know whether parking monitor record videos from both the camera i.e. Front and Rear ?
Hi Swanand! Yes it will. Cheers!
hi. in the settings what is the meaning of extended camera image and extended camera rotation is on / off what different ? recommended setting is on or off ?
Hi A! As explained in the video, that controls the rear camera vertical and horizontal orientation. Cheers!
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You're welcome M Virdi! 😊
hi, in the very hot weather under sun in parking mode it can be Risk of battery explosion? for a810 ?
Hi Baris! 70mai rates the A810 at up to 140°F, Cheers!
@@AlexAutoFunthanks but if 115-120 F outside temp. and when the car is under the sun, then inside of car will be over 140 F , when use parking mode from fuse box dash can will be continue working so i worry can be explode a810, becase all 70mai 's lithium battery inside.
Hi Baris! Oh wow, you must live in an extremely hot area, my State normally only sees around 100°F in a few occasions and it's crazy hot, I can't image imagine what constant 120°F feels like. Yes, if your temperature exceeds the rated temperature of the device you plan to run inside of the car, I would strongly recommend looking for one with a higher temperature rating. I have more dash cam reviews on my channel in the playlist "Dash Cams Reviews" with different temperature ratings, both with batteries and with capacitors, if you like to compare them. Cheers!
Great image quality, but why is the FRAMERATE SO CHOPPY???
Hi Chuck! Ah good eye, I think it's a combination of running at 25 fps vs 30fps (which is my preferred frame rate for normal dash cam video and 60 fps if you want silky smooth video to capture fast moving objects, the option to change is on the resolution settings). The second part to this, I think is related to how new the Starvis 2 sensor is (IMX678), it really outputs an insane leap of quality (data) over Starvis 1 (IMX415). And I think now we need dash cam supporting hardware (SOC, memory, ISP, etc.) to also evolve to fully take advantage of Starvis 2 and it's higher throughput to deliver smoother video (basically the CMOS is pushing the dash cam's hardware to it's limits, notice how the rear is also 25fps but the dash cam handles it much better than the front, in terms of smoothness). But the good thing is that even if the video does not seem super smooth, the individual frames are crispy clear (if you want to capture plates). I seen dash cams with smoother video but the image is not as clear giving the perception of smooth video at the expense of fine details being lost (unable to capture plates). And I have more dash cam reviews on my channel in the playlist "Dash Cams Reviews" if you like to compare them. Cheers! Cheers!
Thank you for the detailed reply. @@AlexAutoFun
You're welcome my friend!@@chucknorris8704
Does this one have an " always" ready camera button to take a picture right from the main screen while driving?
Hi Twist! Nope, as show on the video, the picture button is only available on the App. But here is a good alternative that does have a physical picture button th-cam.com/video/Em73dAjyXSY/w-d-xo.html And I have more dash cam reviews on my channel in the playlist "Dash Cams Reviews" if you like to compare them. Cheers!
Have u encountered until now some random turns off from the camera? It did it for me for few times while driving, that’s not good at all.. I have an high endurance sd as well.. that’s bad tho..
Hi Sebastian! That is strange, it should no do that. I would recommend contacting your installer to verify the installation and that the correct power supply was used (I seen cases where an incorrect component was installed). You can also contact 70mai for tech support, they may be able to walk you thru some troubleshooting steps. And please keep us posted on your findings. Cheers!
Can this stand with the extreme heat weather?
Hi Moses! It is rated at up to 140°F Cheers!
I just bought one and they no longer include the hard wire. What else is new.
Hi B! As shown in the video, the hardwire kit is not included. They include an automotive adapter plug, the hardwire kit is optional. I placed a link to the it in the video description if you needed. Cheers!
Why doesnt the 70mai use super capacitor instead of lit battery
Hi User! That is a good question and from I hear 70mai is exploring super capacitors to determine if they will use in future products. Cheers!