DVR XIAOMI 70MAI Dash Cam Pro
The 70mai product line is one of the directions of XIAOMI. The division is engaged in the development and production of car accessories. Initially, the buyer had access to solutions in the form of chargers for mobile equipment. Then the compressors to inflate the tires. The latest trend is video recorders and GPS. DVR XIAOMI 70MAI Dash Cam Pro is a completely finished product that has gone through many improvements (there were versions without Pro and Plus). As a result, we got an inexpensive and very functional solution.
DVR XIAOMI 70MAI Dash Cam Pro - specifications
| Processor | HiSilicon Hi3556V100 |
| Display | 2 ″ 320 × 240, auto screen off |
| Management | 5 buttons, voice, through the proprietary application |
| Mount | Removable, fixing - sticker on the windshield |
| Food | Micro-USB |
| Wireless Interfaces | Wi-Fi |
| Storage medium | MicroSD / SDHC memory cards up to 128 GB |
| Battery | 500 mAh, 55 minutes of battery life |
| Dimensions and weight | 88 × 53 × 18 mm, 89 grams |
| Camera | Sony IMX335 CMOS 1 / 2,8 ″ 5 MP |
| Camera overview | F1,8, diagonal 140 ° viewing angle |
| Movie modes | H.264 compression codec:
- 1920x1080 30p 15Mbps - 1280x720 30p 15Mbps
H.265 compression codec: - 2592×1944 30p 20Mbps - 2560×1440 30p 20Mbps - 1920×1080 30p 14Mbps |
| Sound Recording | AAC mono 128Kbps, MP4 |
| SENSORS | G-sensor (sensitivity is adjustable), motion detector |
| Price | $ 70-100 |
The peculiarity of the 70MAI Dash Cam Pro DVR is that it must be purchased complete with the 70mai GPS Mount Holder module. Since most of the declared characteristics are simply not available without GPS navigation. We are talking about such functions:
- LDWS (Lane Departure Warning System).
- FVSA (forward vehicle start warning system).
- FCWS (Collision Warning System).
- Time synchronization
First acquaintance with XIAOMI 70MAI Dash Cam Pro and first impressions
The packaging does not represent anything interesting, but the box is dense, transportation is guaranteed to preserve the integrity of the DVR. A nice moment is the presence of a power adapter with a 3.5 meter cable. No need to invent anything with the connection and wiring. In any car you can find a place how to put it all neatly. The Chinese were also surprised by the sticky base of the mounting platform. The adhesive tape is of high quality — the XIAOMI 70MAI Dash Cam Pro DVR will not fall off the windshield.
I didn’t like only the instruction manual. First, the fine print. Secondly, everything is short and incomprehensible. Therefore, you need to stock up on time to thoroughly study the functionality by typing on the buttons. But you can go the easy way - install the proprietary application for 70MAI Dash Cam Pro.
The build quality of the dash cam is great. As well as the GPS Mount Holder. The equipment is expensive, which is probably why they took its assembly seriously. At first it seems that the display is small and uncomfortable to view. But this is not important, since the screen is needed only for one function - to set up the camera correctly for shooting the road. By the way, there is no need to worry about improper installation of the gadget on the windshield. The camera unit is portable and can be rotated up to 90 degrees. Everything is easy to set up the first time.
DVR XIAOMI 70MAI Dash Cam Pro - advantages and disadvantages
The most unpleasant moment in the operation of the device is the first start-up and calibration. In the instructions, all this is so poorly described that you will have to spend time training the DVR. This applies to those cases when a GPS module is purchased together with the recorder. Calibration is needed to properly adjust the horizon line and strip edge. If GPS is not planned to be used, then there will be no problems with calibration.
If you are faced with the problem of the impossibility of calibration, then here's a tip. It is necessary to drive on roads where there is a dividing strip with oncoming traffic and a solid strip along the side of the road. If there is no strip on the right, the calibration will not pass.
Another problem that I had to face was the inoperability of the gadget with cars that turn off the power in the cabin without a key in the ignition. You need to go to an electrician and make a change to the car's power supply system. Testing conducted in 2015 Subaru Outback. Perhaps there will be no problems in other cars.
The nice thing is the quality of the recording. In the daytime, evening, night time - the picture is clear and all objects on it are clearly visible. You can even make out the license plates of oncoming cars passing at high speed.
In general, the XIAOMI 70MAI Dash Cam Pro DVR turned out to be very cool and functional. This is a gadget from the category - once set up and forgotten. Everything works flawlessly. There are no questions at all. However, without the GPS Mount Holder module, the recorder looks a little defective. I want to get the most of opportunities. Fortunately, the GPS add-on is inexpensive. In general, it is better to buy the kit at ALI - there is a wonderful discount for both devices.
