The $159 70mai Dash Cam Omni is an unusual entry in a crowded dash cam market filled with generic devices. The Omni has features that not only keep you and your car safe but actually add to your driving experience. Like any dash cam, the camera is the most important feature, but the Omni’s motorized wide-angle camera immediately catches your attention as it captures a 360-degree view.
Despite having a rotating camera, the Omni’s discreet size doesn’t obstruct the windshield view. The build quality is robust, giving the impression of a durable, not shoddy and reliable device. The Omni features a minimalist design and a small display, including power and rocker buttons. Plus, there’s an animated face on its screen that injects a touch of personality.
The Omni comes equipped with a range of advanced features. The advanced driver assistance system functions (called ADAS for short) including lane departure warnings and forward collision alerts, contribute to a safer driving experience. Should your car get hit, a collision detection system will automatically store the recording and rotate the camera in the direction of the impact. There’s also a parking surveillance mode that detects people outside the car, providing added security when the vehicle is stationary.Â
The camera has built-in GPS, too, and uses its info to add overlays to live footage with real-time speed, driving direction, altitude, and other effects. Users can even share a one-minute-long video on social media platforms. The Omni can also record a time-lapse video. Users can toggle all of these features on or off at any time.Â
I positioned the camera along the tinted section at the top of my windshield, so it was inconspicuous from the outside. This positioning is strategic for park mode, leveraging the 340-degree swivel that enables a 360-degree capture radius, capable of tracking anyone approaching the car. Behind that tinted strip, the camera can follow any potential threat…
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