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Unlock your car’s smart potential with the latest Nextbase iQ 1K Smart Dash Cam that’s always on duty. Predict threats and protect your car from anywhere using Live View, powered by 4G connectivity. See what your car sees and get custom alerts wherever you are. Park with confidence using Smart Sense Parking, as your iQ constantly scans the surrounding area of your vehicle, detecting potential intruders or vehicles backing up too close, allowing you to intervene using voice or an alarm.
A: Hello Steve, Thank you for reaching out! Yes, as long as you are subscribed to any of the plans, you will have the option to access live view from anywhere, at any time you choose. Once the vehicle is turned off and you access live view on your phone, it may take a few seconds to load as the camera remotely wakes up, but it will be available anytime. If there is anything else we can help you with, please let us know!
A: Hello, Thank you for reaching out to us. Yes, with the IQ models, once you subscribe, your plan includes cloud storage for your videos for either 30 or 180 days, depending on the option you've selected. During this time, you'll be able to access old recordings through the app. If you choose not to subscribe, you won't be able to access the videos in the app, but you can download them from the SD card. Depending on the size of your SD card, videos may be stored for 1 to 16 hours before the camera starts overwriting older files. If there are any important recordings you want to save, you can press the Protect button at the bottom of the camera to prevent them from being deleted from the card. If there's anything else we can assist you with, please let me know! - The Nextbase Reviews Team
A: Hello, To activate your free trial, please start by setting up your account. Then, go to the "Subscriptions" section, select the plan you prefer, and once you've entered the required information, the 30-day free trial will begin. The subscription fee for iQ covers the costs of uploading large files to the cloud via 4G cellular data. Without a subscription, the Solo plan allows you to record footage, but you'll be unable to access live view. You can still download footage to your PC for viewing. As for Roadwatch AI, we don’t have an exact release date yet, but it should be available very soon! If you have any other questions or need further assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out. -The Nextbase Reviews Team
Q: Does this dash cam have gps from the app?
A: Hello Christina, Thank you for reaching out! The Nextbase IQ Smart Dash Cam does indeed feature GPS functionality. This capability allows you to track your location and journey data directly from the dash cam, and it can be accessed and managed through the Nextbase app. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask! -The Nextbase Reviews Team
Q: Does this include parking mode protection What is cost of a screen
A: Hello, Thank you for your question. The Parking Mode feature needs a 4G connection, so you will need to have a subscription for this feature. We have different plans that you can pay for monthly or yearly. You can find more information here: https://nextbase.com/smart-dash-cams/iq-smart-dash-cam/ Or you can contact us for assistance: [email protected] The Nextbase Review Team
Q: Which subscription plan offers sos calling the 9.99 or only the 19.99?
A: Hello Dale, thank you for your question. The SOS suscription comes with the Protect Plus plan at $19.99 a month. If you have any further questions, you can reach us at [email protected]. The Nextbase Review Team
A: Hello, Thank you for your question. No, even if the phone is not connected to the Dash Cam, it will record continuously while you are driving. You will be able to access live to your Dash Cam remotely with your phone, provided you have the subscription that enables the 4G connection. Please feel free to contact us should you need any further information: [email protected] The Nextbase Review Team
Q: How is the camera powered. My car doesn’t have a cigarette lighter
A: Hello, Thank you for your question. The IQ can be hardwired to your car’s fuse box, or it can be powered with the OBD port. Everything you need for both options is included in the box. Please feel free to email us if you need any further information: [email protected] The Nextbase Review Team

Unlock your car’s smart potential with the latest Nextbase iQ 1K Smart Dash Cam that’s always on duty. Predict threats and protect your car from anywhere using Live View, powered by 4G connectivity. See what your car sees and get custom alerts wherever you are. Park with confidence using Smart Sense Parking, as your iQ constantly scans the surrounding area of your vehicle, detecting potential intruders or vehicles backing up too close, allowing you to intervene using voice or an alarm.

Stay in the clear with the voice-controlled Garmin Dash Cam Mini 3 dash camera. This ultracompact key-sized dash cam automatically records high-definition 1080p video with a wide 140-degree field of view — and even saves video of detected incidents. The built-in-Garmin Clarity polarizer reduces windshield glare for a clear view. Plus, Garmin Clarity HDR optics enable the camera to capture crisp details, day and night. With a paid Vault subscription and an active Wi-Fi network connection, the secure online Vault automatically stores important saved video clips so you can easily view and share with the Garmin Drive smartphone app. Voice control lets you use spoken commands in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian and Swedish to save video and start or stop audio recording. Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit use of this device.

This advanced model offers 4-channels each w/ 1080p resolution, which is a unique advantage not many dash cam owners can boast. You can eliminate all blind spots by setting up your camera to record your front, rear, left and right view as you drive. Or, you can choose to point the left and right cameras w/ built-in IR lights to capture your cabin view, making for a fully customizable experience. To take your camera to an even higher level, we recommend using our CPL filter to reduce the glare caused by street lights and headlights. ***If a hardwire kit was not included wih your purchase, please contact [email protected].

Unlock your car’s smart potential with the latest Nextbase iQ 4K Smart Dash Cam that’s always on duty. Predict threats and protect your car from anywhere using Live View, powered by 4G connectivity. See what your car sees and get custom alerts wherever you are. Park with confidence using Smart Sense Parking, as your iQ constantly scans the surrounding area of your vehicle, detecting potential intruders or vehicles backing up too close, allowing you to intervene using voice or an alarm.
| Pros for Nextbase - iQ 1K Smart Dash Cam with 4G/LTE and GPS - Black | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Video Quality, Field of View, Overall Performance, Installation Ease, Features | Overall Performance, Video Quality, Field of View, Installation, Size | Video Quality, Ease of use, Overall Performance, GPS, Resolution | Video Quality, Ease of use, GPS, Installation, Parking Mode |
| Cons for Nextbase - iQ 1K Smart Dash Cam with 4G/LTE and GPS - Black | |||
| Connectivity | Connectivity | App, Wi-Fi, Parking Mode | Connectivity, App, Battery Life, Size, Price |
Customers are impressed with the iQ 1K Smart Dash Cam's video quality, ease of use, and installation process. Many appreciate the GPS functionality and wide field of view, enhancing the overall driving experience. However, some users point out the necessity of a subscription to unlock the full potential of the device's features. The need for a subscription is a significant drawback for some customers.
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The dashcam is decent. I'm able to look at some clips of events that occurred on the app, but I am not able to review full drives from the app. I would need to remove the SD card and review on a computer. The video on the app looks choppy, but it looks fine on a computer. I purchased this after having a Ring dashcam, where I was able to review entire driving events from within the app, but this does not do this.
JobanyV Posted
Best dash cam ever! I really love I can downloads easily the video clips I want. Also I received notifications when there is movement around my parked car. I like everything about Nextbase IQ dash cam
Albino Posted
This unit has technology far advanced from my other dashcams. I have used several brands including an earlier Nextbase unit. Nextbase units do have a higher quality construction, so a tip of the cap to the engineers for their use of excellent materials as well as their functional design features. The innovation in this unit is extensive. Your initial step is to install the Nextbase IQ app. I did view the video that is linked when you scan a QR code that is included inside the box. Although this install video did say Nextbase IQ app, I installed the Nextbase Connect app instead. The old app does not work with this smart dashcam, so be sure you use the Nextbase IQ app as the video says – my bad. Actually, I did call Nextbase support and in 10 seconds the technician resolved my issue – great support. I simply uninstalled the old app and installed the correct one, just a few seconds. The setup was super easy. There are several subscription levels to select with different levels of functionality. There is a trial period for free, you can also select a free subscription level but I’d recommend one of the pay levels to get access to many very powerful and very useful functions. Installation was simple. This device has its own sim card as well as a 64 GB micro SD card. The app will walk you through the easy setup. Nextbase included a wired connector to install into your OBDII port under your dash to obtain power. They also included three different fused connectors if you prefer to hard wire the system into your vehicle’s fuse box. I chose the OBDII connector, which is the most simple way. A tip I will give is to go buy a splitter for the OBDII port; this will give you a port to connect the dashcam power and will also allow the dealership to still have an open port for their diagnostic testing if needed. Each install will be unique as to attaching the dashcam to your windshield. The unit uses a 3M adhesive which is super strong – the dashcam won’t fall off as sometimes happens with suction mounts; so smart design point from the Nextbase engineers. I’ve attached a photo of where I decided was the ideal spot for my Toyota Highlander. In my case There was very little restriction of my road-view as it was placed next to and behind the rear view mirror on the passenger side of the vehicle (see my photo). When you first drive you will see status codes displayed on the small circular screen of the dashcam. If you see a nice red dot, you are recording and all is well.This type of dashcam does not have a screen to view the front or back facing camera images. This is not a problem since you can use your cell phone to display the live stream for both cameras inside the app when you want to. There is a short delay. My previous dashcams had a viewable screen but I never watched the screen while driving of course. This system gives you the ability to view the live stream in the car if you like but more important, when you are away from the vehicle you can ‘wake’ the system up (magic) and view the front and rear facing cameras live while the vehicle is parked somewhere. Giant tip of the cap to the engineers, what a great feature. The images from my 1K version is very sharp. I did remove the micro SD card and watched the MP4 files play perfectly on my laptop. This dashcam can follow voice commands, has night vision and a great 140 degree field of view. There are many advanced features this device is capable of. One such feature is “Witness Mode”. You can simply say “Start Witness Mode” and the device will record everything and also live stream it to a contact you name when you set this feature up – this is truly a smart and innovative safety feature. One other feature I’ll mention is that the smarts inside this device can be used to measure the speed and location of several vehicles in case you need that info to protect you if there is an accident - amazing. The dashcam can update its firmware over the online connection via 4G. Depending on your choice of monthly plan some features are not available. I do recommend you check the plans and features all out, and then decide on the right protection and information you desire. The plan levels are very well thought out, another tip of the cap to the Nextbase designers. I plan to add the rearview camera which connects into a port on this unit to supply power. You will need to run the cable. Now you would have ‘over’ 360 degrees of view relative to your car at any time which can be viewed from anywhere via your cell phone. I can attest to the fact that Nextbase has an excellent customer support structure. I highly recommend this state of the art, innovative, high quality and very smart dashcam.
RalphHenry Posted