If 70mai Could Make One Post Just for You, What Would It Be About?

[Becky_70mai]

Hi everyone,

We've been sharing some ideas on DashCamTalk recently, including firmware updates, new feature introductions, and technical discussions. As we plan future posts, we'd like to hear directly from the community. We'd rather post things that are actually useful to dashcam enthusiasts. So we're curious:
What kind of content would actually be useful to you?

• New product comparisons?
• Firmware deep dives?
• Camera tuning & image quality?
• Installation tips?
• Feature explainers?
• Behind-the-scenes development?
• Something else?

No promises, but we'll be reading every reply, and the most requested topics will likely become future posts.

We'd love to hear your ideas. 🙂

 

[Chuck McCoy]

• New product comparisons?
• Firmware deep dives?
• Camera tuning & image quality?
• Installation tips?
• Feature explainers?
• Behind-the-scenes development?
• Something else?

Forget that nonsense.

actually useful

1.) Stop collecting customer PRIVATE INFORMATION & DATA for nefarious use.

2.) Stop REGION LOCKING your dash cams so they can’t be used in certain countries.
Unlock your dash cams so they can be used by anyone in any country.
This customer used their dash cam for 1 year no problem, until you remotely locked it so it could no longer be used in his home country.
Don’t give me the usual BS about region locking dash cams to prevent price manipulation by your authorized retailers.

3.) Stop requiring customers to provide their email address & password to Log In to your smartphone APP to download recorded footage & change settings.

4.) Stop paying influencers for fake / scripted reviews.
The guys' who’ll review any product from robot vacuums to hoverboards as long as they get paid $$$.

5.) Stop the BS.

 

[Becky_70mai]

Hi Chuck,
Thanks for taking the time to raise all of these questions. I checked with our support, product, and marketing teams, and here is what I have been able to confirm so far.
1. From both adevice access and security perspective, the App currently requires users to register and sign in with an email address or a third-party account. This links the device to an account and helps manage access to the device and connected services.
Email addresses are mainly used for account creation, login verification, and account recovery. If users switch to a new phone, they can sign back into the same account to restore access to their previously linked devices and permissions.
Account authentication also helps reduce the risk of unauthorized access to recordings, device settings, and cloud services. Features such as Remote Live View, Emergency Video Backup, and Cloud Storage rely on account authentication to ensure that the relevant data is only available to the authorized account holder.
Authentication also adds an extra layer of protection if someone gains access to the dash cam’s Wi-Fi connection. Without authentication, there could be a greater risk of unauthorized access to recordings or device settings. Requiring users to sign in helps ensure that access remains tied to the authorized account.
Under the current product and security design, the app does not support a completely login-free experience. I have passed your suggestion to the product team. A change like this would need to be assessed across security, privacy, real-world use cases, regulatory requirements, and technical feasibility, so I cannot confirm whether or when it may change.
2. For users in North America, cloud data is stored on servers located in the United States and protected through encryption, access controls, and other security measures.
Signing into the app does not mean that 70mai can freely access or view users' recordings. Account authentication is primarily used to verify the authorisation relationship between the account and the device, helping prevent unauthorized access to recordings, device settings, and cloud services. Any handling of user information is also subject to the applicable privacy policy.
3. Products sold in different countries are not always identical. Depending on the countries' policies, there may be differences in supported languages, certifications, wireless communication requirements, online services, firmware, and after-sales support.
As a result, if a device is used outside the market it was originally intended for, some features or services may not function properly, and full local support may not be available.
I understand this can be frustrating for users who have purchased devices from another country. Based on the current product and service structure, we still recommend purchasing the version intended for your local market or contacting the original seller or customer support to check what options may be available. Based on what I was able to confirm, these limitations are related to differences in regional services and infrastructure rather than the device being remotely disabled after purchase.
4. We do work with content creators through paid partnerships and product review programs. In accordance with platform policies, these collaborations are expected to be disclosed, and we don't ask them to hide or misrepresent those relationships.
I also understand why sponsored content naturally makes people question how independent a review really is. Your feedback about transparency and authenticity is completely valid, and I'll continue passing those concerns along to the relevant teams.
I know these answers may not completely address all of your concerns, but I hope they clarify what I have been able to confirm at this point. Thanks again for taking the time to raise them.

Forget that nonsense.

1.) Stop collecting customer PRIVATE INFORMATION & DATA for nefarious use.

2.) Stop REGION LOCKING your dash cams so they can’t be used in certain countries.
Unlock your dash cams so they can be used by anyone in any country.
This customer used their dash cam for 1 year no problem, until you remotely locked it so it could no longer be used in his home country.
Don’t give me the usual BS about region locking dash cams to prevent price manipulation by your authorized retailers.

3.) Stop requiring customers to provide their email address & password to Log In to your smartphone APP to download recorded footage & change settings.

4.) Stop paying influencers for fake / scripted reviews.
The guys' who’ll review any product from robot vacuums to hoverboards as long as they get paid $$$.

5.) Stop the BS.

 

[Chuck McCoy]

Stop requiring customers to provide their email address & password to Log In to your smartphone APP to download recorded footage & change settings.

From both adevice access and security perspective, the App currently requires users to register and sign in with an email address or a third-party account. This links the device to an account and helps manage access to the device and connected services.
Email addresses are mainly used for account creation, login verification, and account recovery. If users switch to a new phone, they can sign back into the same account to restore access to their previously linked devices and permissions.
Account authentication also helps reduce the risk of unauthorized access to recordings, device settings

Authentication also adds an extra layer of protection if someone gains access to the dash cam’s Wi-Fi connection. Without authentication, there could be a greater risk of unauthorized access to recordings or device settings. Requiring users to sign in helps ensure that access remains tied to the authorized account.
Under the current product and security design, the app does not support a completely login-free experience.

VIOFO & Vueroid don’t have this bullsh*t.

 

[Chuck McCoy]

Stop collecting customer PRIVATE INFORMATION & DATA for nefarious use.

For users in North America, cloud data is stored on servers located in the United States and protected through encryption, access controls, and other security measures.
Signing into the app does not mean that 70mai can freely access or view users' recordings. Account authentication is primarily used to verify the authorisation relationship between the account and the device, helping prevent unauthorized access to recordings, device settings, and cloud services. Any handling of user information is also subject to the applicable privacy policy.

This smells like bullsh*t.

 

[Chuck McCoy]

Stop REGION LOCKING your dash cams so they can’t be used in certain countries.
Unlock your dash cams so they can be used by anyone in any country.
This customer used their dash cam for 1 year no problem, until you remotely locked it so it could no longer be used in his home country.
Don’t give me the usual BS about region locking dash cams to prevent price manipulation by your authorized retailers.

Products sold in different countries are not always identical. Depending on the countries' policies, there may be differences in supported languages, certifications, wireless communication requirements, online services, firmware, and after-sales support.
As a result, if a device is used outside the market it was originally intended for, some features or services may not function properly, and full local support may not be available.
I understand this can be frustrating for users who have purchased devices from another country. Based on the current product and service structure, we still recommend purchasing the version intended for your local market or contacting the original seller or customer support to check what options may be available. Based on what I was able to confirm, these limitations are related to differences in regional services and infrastructure rather than the device being remotely disabled after purchase.

This smells like bullsh*t.
VIOFO & Vueroid don’t have this bullsh*t.

 

[Chuck McCoy]

Stop paying influencers for fake / scripted reviews.
The guys' who’ll review any product from robot vacuums to hoverboards as long as they get paid $$$.

We do work with content creators through paid partnerships and product review programs. In accordance with platform policies, these collaborations are expected to be disclosed, and we don't ask them to hide or misrepresent those relationships.
I also understand why sponsored content naturally makes people question how independent a review really is.

When you hire "Home Shopping Network & QVC" for "reviews" it makes you look like clowns.

 

[lufa6977]

1. From both adevice access and security perspective, the App currently requires users to register and sign in with an email address or a third-party account. This links the device to an account and helps manage access to the device and connected services.
Email addresses are mainly used for account creation, login verification, and account recovery. If users switch to a new phone, they can sign back into the same account to restore access to their previously linked devices and permissions.
Account authentication also helps reduce the risk of unauthorized access to recordings, device settings, and cloud services. Features such as Remote Live View, Emergency Video Backup, and Cloud Storage rely on account authentication to ensure that the relevant data is only available to the authorized account holder.
Authentication also adds an extra layer of protection if someone gains access to the dash cam’s Wi-Fi connection. Without authentication, there could be a greater risk of unauthorized access to recordings or device settings. Requiring users to sign in helps ensure that access remains tied to the authorized account.
Under the current product and security design, the app does not support a completely login-free experience. I have passed your suggestion to the product team. A change like this would need to be assessed across security, privacy, real-world use cases, regulatory requirements, and technical feasibility, so I cannot confirm whether or when it may change.

No great issue with a website account requirement if the user is using cloud services. If not using cloud services, then the user should not need an account just to open the app and connect to their 70Mai dashcam. Granted, the user did buy an LTE dashcam, but at some point they may not want LTE, may want to limit their internet presence, and therefore would not need that account. Don't back your customers into a corner if their needs change in the future.

Vueroid achieves dashcam-to-cellphone authentication without requiring the customer to enter logins or passwords. I am sure the 70Mai contract coders can do the same. I understand the M-I-T-M attack concern, but this has a remote chance of occurring.

2. For users in North America, cloud data is stored on servers located in the United States and protected through encryption, access controls, and other security measures.
Signing into the app does not mean that 70mai can freely access or view users' recordings. Account authentication is primarily used to verify the authorisation relationship between the account and the device, helping prevent unauthorized access to recordings, device settings, and cloud services. Any handling of user information is also subject to the applicable privacy policy.

I have no issue with this, to be honest, more or less. All Cloud services require some form of login. If the user is logging into a 70Mai account on a 70Mai server and then going to a U.S.-based cloud service provided by Amazon or another Cloud provider, there can be perceived issues that 70Mai has access to the data stream. If your U.S. user is logging directly into the U.S.-based cloud server, bypassing all 70Mai servers, there are no issues. As long as 70Mai cannot connect to that Cloud server to download or view individual files, there are no concerns.

3. Products sold in different countries are not always identical. Depending on the countries' policies, there may be differences in supported languages, certifications, wireless communication requirements, online services, firmware, and after-sales support.
As a result, if a device is used outside the market it was originally intended for, some features or services may not function properly, and full local support may not be available.
I understand this can be frustrating for users who have purchased devices from another country. Based on the current product and service structure, we still recommend purchasing the version intended for your local market or contacting the original seller or customer support to check what options may be available. Based on what I was able to confirm, these limitations are related to differences in regional services and infrastructure rather than the device being remotely disabled after purchase.

First, the problem is that the device is intended for different markets. If the model names are the same, then regardless of the region, the internals should be the same. If not, change the model name... 70Mai would be doing itself and its customers a big favor by doing so. As for certifications, if the model names are the same, all should be labeled with the Euro C-tick, the U.S. FCC cert, and any other certs required by the countries you are marketing in. 70Mai has intentionally built limitations into its marketing and reach, so 70Mai can expect pushback from customers for years to come. No one is going to forgive 70Mai for this decision.

What I see in your #3 paragraph are corporate excuses.

4. We do work with content creators through paid partnerships and product review programs. In accordance with platform policies, these collaborations are expected to be disclosed, and we don't ask them to hide or misrepresent those relationships.
I also understand why sponsored content naturally makes people question how independent a review really is. Your feedback about transparency and authenticity is completely valid, and I'll continue passing those concerns along to the relevant teams.
I know these answers may not completely address all of your concerns, but I hope they clarify what I have been able to confirm at this point. Thanks again for taking the time to raise them.

70Mai is using influencers...what more can be said? Influencers are what they are, and often they are no better than a U.S. infomercial where someone is selling something today, and tomorrow they are selling something else. All with a lot of hype, and often lack any real, in-depth hands-on analysis of a product. Some influencers are better than others, but you get what you get when you use influencers.

An interesting take on 'reviewers'....

 

[Becky_70mai]

No great issue with a website account requirement if the user is using cloud services. If not using cloud services, then the user should not need an account just to open the app and connect to their 70Mai dashcam. Granted, the user did buy an LTE dashcam, but at some point they may not want LTE, may want to limit their internet presence, and therefore would not need that account. Don't back your customers into a corner if their needs change in the future.

Vueroid achieves dashcam-to-cellphone authentication without requiring the customer to enter logins or passwords. I am sure the 70Mai contract coders can do the same. I understand the M-I-T-M attack concern, but this has a remote chance of occurring.




I have no issue with this, to be honest, more or less. All Cloud services require some form of login. If the user is logging into a 70Mai account on a 70Mai server and then going to a U.S.-based cloud service provided by Amazon or another Cloud provider, there can be perceived issues that 70Mai has access to the data stream. If your U.S. user is logging directly into the U.S.-based cloud server, bypassing all 70Mai servers, there are no issues. As long as 70Mai cannot connect to that Cloud server to download or view individual files, there are no concerns.





First, the problem is that the device is intended for different markets. If the model names are the same, then regardless of the region, the internals should be the same. If not, change the model name... 70Mai would be doing itself and its customers a big favor by doing so. As for certifications, if the model names are the same, all should be labeled with the Euro C-tick, the U.S. FCC cert, and any other certs required by the countries you are marketing in. 70Mai has intentionally built limitations into its marketing and reach, so 70Mai can expect pushback from customers for years to come. No one is going to forgive 70Mai for this decision.

What I see in your #3 paragraph are corporate excuses.




70Mai is using influencers...what more can be said? Influencers are what they are, and often they are no better than a U.S. infomercial where someone is selling something today, and tomorrow they are selling something else. All with a lot of hype, and often lack any real, in-depth hands-on analysis of a product. Some influencers are better than others, but you get what you get when you use influencers.

An interesting take on 'reviewers'....

We understand where you're coming from. Alongside working with content creators, we also invite members from our official community to test new products and share their honest, real-world experiences. We value feedback from everyday users just as much, since it gives people a broader range of perspectives beyond sponsored creator content.