Just got this installed yesterday, but the Best Buy failed to explain how the camera works, is this unit supposed to get get warm to the touch? Seems a little too worm, almost hot. null

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igod69m · Accepted Answer

Yup it gets hot!

shai · Answer

Yeah that happens with dash cams. Just take it out the car if it’s a hot day, or buy something cheaper that you can buy over & over again. 
If you’re worried about parking mode, If it’s not hardwired, parking mode isn’t the greatest on any dash cam & will probably miss the most crucial parts anyway

Nextbase · Answer

Hello,

All of our cameras are tested between -20'C (-4F) to +45'C (113'F), although if the car temperature exceeds this you could potentially experience issues. We'd recommend removing the Dash Cam and placing in the glove compartment when the Dash Cam is not in use to prevent it being unnecessarily heated on the windscreen. When storing the Dash Cam for an extended time period, store within the following temperature range: from 0° to 25°C (from 32° to 77°F).
Under the mount is a heat sync, so this is the part of the camera that will get the warmest. It's nothing to worry about, they're designed to cope with the heat they produce.

If you need any further help, please email our Nextbase Support Team at support@nextbase.com.

“Just got this installed yesterday, but the Best Buy failed to explain how the camera works, is this unit supposed to get get warm to the touch? Seems a little too worm, almost hot.”

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