BlackVue Dashcams Are Broadcasting Real-Time User Feeds Globally

The company’s app features a global map where dashcams are pinpointed in real time. A red ring signifies cameras broadcasting both location and live video, while others display vehicle coordinates alone. Mashable confirmed the vulnerability by accessing feeds across the United States, Canada, and Australia. The exposure extends to parked vehicles, as BlackVue’s Parking Mode keeps cameras active even when the engine is off.

While BlackVue claims the feature is opt-in and states that privacy settings default to private upon initial cloud connection, many users remain unaware of their broadcasting status. The company previously addressed these concerns in a July blog post, insisting that footage remains confidential unless the owner chooses to share it. Despite these assertions, the ease of access for anyone with an app account—including those who do not own a dashcam—raises significant safety concerns regarding stalking and unauthorized surveillance.

To disable this broadcasting, users must navigate to the app’s Camera Settings, select the Privacy menu, and manually toggle off the Share Location feature. This action ensures that neither the vehicle's position nor its live video feed remains accessible to the public map.