Introducing the Nextbase iQ, the world's first truly smart connected dash cam

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17/11/2023
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Nextbase iQ takes the category to new heights, with world-first connected-car innovation and vehicle security technology


Nextbase, the global leader in dash cam technology, today unveils the Nextbase iQ, the world's first truly smart connected dash cam.


Leveraging LTE connectivity, AI-powered technology and offering real-time access from anywhere at any time through the Nextbase iQ app, the Nextbase iQ dash cam will make vehicles more secure, smarter, and safer for many years to come. The Nextbase iQ is available to buy now from £349.


"The UK dash cam market has seen phenomenal growth over recent years, but we know from vast research that there is appetite for wider functionality, greater connectivity, increased safety, and protection in dash cams. It's what we're now used to, having grown accustomed to having it in high-end smart home technology,"
said Richard Browning, Director, at Nextbase,
"This has led our category leading research and development centre to spend three years developing the Nextbase iQ from the ground up to cater for consumers needs, today and in the future. It's this ground-up approach to innovation that has enabled British-based Nextbase to launch a truly unique world first."


Named in the prestigious TIME Magazine List of Best Inventions 2022, the Nextbase iQ boasts the safety and security you'd expect from the best high-end smart home systems, but now in your vehicle. Key world-first features include:

  • Smart Sense Parking – dual-technology powered by Nextbase Spatial Awareness and G-Force Sensors that scan the surrounding areas of your vehicle and warn of any dangers via real-time notifications to your smartphone with imagery and video.

  • Driving/Security Mode – the Nextbase iQ is able to detect the status of the vehicle and switch between driving and parking modes, where it can scan for threats, whilst avoiding car battery drainage.

  • Witness Mode – voice-activated, instantly saves recordings to the cloud and shares with an emergency contact or designated third party in real-time, in the event of an incident.

  • Live View – available in the Nextbase iQ app to show you what's going on around your vehicle at any time. The app also allows you to live stream, as well as view your video history stored safely on the cloud.

  • Realtime event notifications – sent to your phone wherever you are in the world, whether there's a knock in the car park or an intruder attempting to enter your vehicle.

  • Remote Alarm – sounds an alarm at the push of a button via the app.

  • Emergency SOS – alerts emergency services with location and other critical details following a serious accident.


Looking ahead

The Nextbase iQ is an ‘evergreen product' that will continuously evolve with new software releases, and additional features will be added throughout ownership, no matter the date of purchase. A number of new features will come in the weeks after launch, including:

  • Guardian Mode – notifies parents/guardians when your vehicle is left with a valet, mechanic or family member.

  • Push to Talk – allows you to speak directly with occupants in the vehicle or alert intruders to your presence.

  • Roadwatch AI – uses the powerful Computer Vision chipset and high-grade cameras to run AI software that tracks the speeds and trajectories of other vehicles around you, as well as pedestrians, cyclists and e-scooters, providing warnings to the driver.


These future feature additions will all be made available seamlessly through the Nextbase iQ's unique over-the-air update capability and powerful automotive grade CV (computer vision) chipset.


Pricing and availability

The Nextbase iQ is available from today from Halfords stores and online, and at Nextbase.co.uk/iQ


Three Nextbase iQ models are available at launch, so there's a model for all budgets and vehicles.


The 1K resolution model is available at £349, the 2K resolution model at £399 and the 4K resolution model is in stores and at Nextbase.co.uk at £449.


An accompanying rear camera is also available at £149 (all prices RRP).


The Nextbase iQ works hand in hand with the all-new Nextbase iQ app, available in app stores now. It is supported by three subscription packages, starting with the free Solo service, Protect and Protect Plus:

Solo - Free

  • Nextbase iQ app

  • Voice control

  • Real-time text notifications


Protect - £6.99 per month or £69.99 annually

  • Nextbase iQ app

  • Voice Control

  • Real-time image notifications

  • Live View (60 minutes)

  • Smart Sense Parking

  • Witness mode

  • *RoadWatch AI

  • *Guardian Mode

  • Remote Alarm

  • Cloud Storage - 30 days


Protect Plus - £9.99 per month or £99.99 annually

  • Nextbase iQ app

  • Voice Control

  • Real-time image notifications

  • Live View (120 minutes)

  • Live View Look Back

  • Smart Sense Parking

  • Witness mode

  • *RoadWatch AI

  • *Guardian Mode

  • Remote Alarm

  • Cloud Storage - 180 days

  • *Multiple User Accounts

  • Emergency SOS

  • Automated incident back-up


* Coming soon, further details below

For more information on the Nextbase iQ, visit Nextbase.co.uk/iQ