How to Reset a 70mai Dash Cam

On this page (9 sections)

1. When should you reset your 70mai dash cam?
2. How do you find the reset button on a 70mai model?
3. How to reset a 70mai dash cam step by step
4. What does a reset actually change on the camera?
5. What should you do after the reset?
6. How do you reset the Wi-Fi and app connection?
7. How do you keep a 70mai camera from needing frequent resets?
8. Which 70mai camera fits your car?
9. The reset is a quick fix, not a cure-all

To reset a 70mai dash cam, find the small reset hole on the camera body and press it with a pin or paper clip for about 5 seconds until the unit restarts. That clears your settings without touching the video files on the memory card.

A reset is the first thing to try when the camera freezes, the app won't pair or a setting keeps snapping back. It's quick, safe and reversible, though you'll need to set up Wi-Fi, time and parking mode again afterward.

When should you reset your 70mai dash cam?

Reset when the camera stops responding or settings won't stick, not as part of a regular routine. A frozen screen, a Wi-Fi connection that keeps dropping or a camera that won't power down all point to a reset.

The most common triggers are an app that won't connect, a camera stuck on the boot screen and voice commands that stop working. A reset clears the software state behind all of these without removing your saved recordings.

Don't reset straight away when the problem is the memory card. If the camera records in short bursts or stops recording, the card needs a format first.

Our guide to how to format a dash cam SD card covers that job, and it's worth doing before you reach for the pin.

How do you find the reset button on a 70mai model?

The reset hole sits on the camera body near the ports or the SD card slot, and it's labeled R or RESET. It's tiny and flush with the shell, so a fingernail won't reach it.

On the A810 Lite, the reset pinhole is on the side of the compact, credit-card-sized body. At 3.58 inches wide and 1.81 inches high, it tucks behind the rearview mirror, so take it down before you start.

On the T800E three-channel model, look along the edge near the power input; its body is 5.12 inches wide and 1.61 inches high. Both cameras are small enough to mount discreetly, so the hole is easy to miss at first.

Use a paper clip, a SIM ejector or a pin. Push straight in with light pressure until you feel a soft click, then release.

Don't force it; the switch behind the hole is small and a heavy hand can damage it.

How to reset a 70mai dash cam step by step

The reset takes about a minute from start to finish. Keep the camera connected to power so it can reboot cleanly.

1. Turn the camera on, or leave it running as it is.
2. Locate the reset hole and straighten a paper clip.
3. Press and hold for about 5 seconds until the camera restarts.
4. Release the pin and let the camera boot on its own.
5. Reconnect Wi-Fi in the 70mai app and set the time and date.
6. Check your parking mode, loop recording and voice control settings.

If the camera still won't respond after the restart, unplug the power cable for 30 seconds and try again. A hard power cycle clears the same state when the reset button seems unresponsive.

What does a reset actually change on the camera?

A reset returns the camera to its factory settings and leaves your video files alone. Time and date, Wi-Fi name and password, parking mode preferences and voice control all go back to defaults.

Because loop recording and parking mode settings reset too, revisit them afterward. Our explainer on what loop recording is on a dash cam shows why the overwrite setting matters once your card fills up.

Turn parking mode back on only if you use a hardwire kit or a battery pack.

The Wi-Fi password returns to the default printed in the manual. If your phone keeps trying the old network, forget it in your phone's Wi-Fi settings, then join the camera again from scratch.

The A810 Lite uses 5GHz Wi-Fi 6 for transfers, so confirm your phone is on the right band after re-pairing.

What should you do after the reset?

Reconnect the app first, then set the time and date. The 70mai app uses your phone's clock, so pairing the camera fixes the timestamp on future clips.

Check the mounting position while the camera is in your hand. Our guide to where to mount a dash cam covers placement behind the mirror, and a clean spot on the glass keeps the view stable after you refit it.

A loose adhesive pad is a common cause of a camera that seems to misbehave. The T800E includes a heat-resistant adhesive and electrostatic stickers, so a fresh pad is easy to fit if the old one let go.

Then review the recordings. Pull the card and watch a clip on a computer using our walkthrough of how to watch dash cam footage on a computer, so you can confirm the reset didn't interrupt normal recording.

If the timestamps look wrong in the clip, the time setting didn't save and you'll need to pair the app again.

How do you reset the Wi-Fi and app connection?

If the app won't connect but the camera otherwise works, reset the Wi-Fi password only. The 70mai app has a Wi-Fi settings menu where you can change the network name and password without wiping every other setting.

Open the app, go to the camera's settings and find the Wi-Fi section. Set a new password you'll remember, save, and rejoin the network.

The camera restarts its hotspot, and the new password takes effect.

Do a full pin reset when the app won't reach that menu at all. That returns everything to factory state, so you'll redo the setup in one pass.

Pairing is faster when the phone sits within a couple of feet of the camera. On the A810 Lite and T800E, Wi-Fi 6 also speeds up previewing and downloading clips once the connection is back.

How do you keep a 70mai camera from needing frequent resets?

Most repeat resets trace back to power. A camera that loses power mid-write can freeze or fail to boot cleanly, and a weak hardwire connection causes the same trouble in parking mode.

Keep the power supply steady

Use the cable and charger that came with the camera. For parking mode, the 70mai BL96NNX battery pack is the clean option: it's a 96Wh LiFePO4 pack that 70mai says holds about 30 hours of parking surveillance for a typical 3W camera.

It charges through a fuse box cable in about 60 minutes and includes a 7-protection BMS.

It works with compatible 70mai models, including the A810 Lite and T800E, via the XT30 output or the included Type-C cable. The kit also includes a parking surveillance cable adapter and fuse holders and fuses for the hardwire run.

Check the voltage range of 11.2–30V matches your vehicle before wiring it in. If parking mode still won't start after a reset, the parking cable's VCC, ACC and GND connections are the first thing to recheck.

Use a card the camera likes

A slow or worn card makes the camera stutter and reboot. Use a microSD card rated for dash cam use, and format it inside the camera when you first fit it.

The A810 Lite supports cards up to 512GB and ships with a 64GB card included. The T800E also supports up to 512GB and comes with a 64GB card in the box.

Update the firmware

Firmware fixes often address app pairing and stability. The 70mai app handles over-the-air updates for the A810 Lite and T800E.

Connect the camera to Wi-Fi and check for updates before you decide a reset didn't work.

Which 70mai camera fits your car?

A reset is easier to live with when the camera itself is reliable. The T800E covers the most angles, recording 4K in front, 1080P inside and 1080P at the rear, so one install protects the whole cabin.

Its interior lens has switchable infrared for night recording inside the car, and a 64GB card comes in the box.

If you mainly want front and rear coverage, the A810 Lite records 4K in front and 1080P at the rear, with HDR night vision and 5GHz Wi-Fi 6 for fast transfers to the app. Its supercapacitor suits hot dashboards better than a battery.

Both cameras offer voice control, loop recording and 24-hour parking mode, so a reset only costs you the settings you changed. Set them once, keep the card healthy and the pin should stay in the drawer.

The reset is a quick fix, not a cure-all

When your 70mai dash cam freezes or drops its app connection, press the reset hole for 5 seconds and let it restart. A reset clears settings but keeps your footage, and you'll only need to redo Wi-Fi, time and parking mode afterward.

If resets keep happening, look at power and the card before blaming the camera. A steady power supply and a freshly formatted card fix more problems than repeated resets ever will.

Start with the reset, then check those two basics, and your camera should settle back into normal recording.

Frequently asked questions

Does resetting a 70mai dash cam delete my videos?

No. A reset clears settings like time, Wi-Fi and parking mode preferences, but the video files on the memory card stay where they are.

Only a format or a manual delete removes footage.

How do I reset my 70mai dash cam without a pin?

Use any thin, straight object such as a paper clip, a SIM ejector tool or the tip of a small screwdriver. Push straight in with light pressure until you feel the click, then release and let the camera restart on its own.

Why won't my 70mai dash cam connect to the app?

The Wi-Fi password usually resets to the default after a full reset. Forget the old network in your phone settings, then join the camera's Wi-Fi again and reopen the 70mai app to pair.

How often should I reset my 70mai dash cam?

Only when something goes wrong, such as frozen menus, a failed app connection or settings that won't save. A reset is a fix, not routine maintenance, and doing it often just means redoing your setup each time.