NextBase 522GW Series 2 Car Dash Camera Review

[@mothurling3562]

Brilliant much better than other information did than others. Definitely going to subscribe

[@geekanoids]

Many thanks 🤓👍🏻

[@ballisticdan9135]

Great review. Like your style. I've subbed.

[@geekanoids]

Thanks for the sub!

[@askerdanny8]

Does Alexa work if there’s no SD card in? Trying to set it all up. But the Alexa ring on the screen is red. I need to get another SD card as the one I was going to use isn’t good enough. It says Alexa is ready to go but I don’t think it is

[@geekanoids]

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[@ZONDOdriving]

Great video. The magnet so strong I didn't realise you could just pull it off to take it out of the car. Thank you for showing us!

[@geekanoids]

Thank you 🤓👍🏻

[@John-bs6ut]

@@geekanoids just had this installed by Halfords. Magnet so strong, when tried to pull dashcam off to take into house, it stayed attached to mount and pulled mount off windscreen!!!!!

[@phlotographer]

@@John-bs6ut thanks for that info John. When I saw the demo, that was my first thought. However, if one is trying to use the camera as a security protection device, then if the suction cup is a good one, one just leaves the cam stuck on with it unless the other option just holds the camera better to the windshield. Personally, I am looking to see a dashcam part of the 360 cams being included in many new vehicles or else one that has a long life battery that is rechargeable so that no cable is required at all.

[@hatchie61fish-on29]

Every time I go up a ramp or close door the cam comes on and i get a lock picture on cam.did you sort your settings low medium high or turn off

[@geekanoids]

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[@hatchie61fish-on29]

@@geekanoids did you get gid of it.why

[@geekanoids]

I review hundreds of products and can’t keep them all. I wish I could 🤓

[@teatonaz]

Great review Dave! I've looked a long time and will get it unless there is one you like better ? Also, in parking mode does it run on its internal battery while the car is off, and turn itself on to record when the car is bumped ? Related: ...does it turn itself on when I start the car and drive or do I need to do that manually each time ? Thx again!

[@geekanoids]

It should turn itself on each time you switch the ignition on. Not sure on the other.

[@mjp8845]

I had this fitted also with rear window cam and it looks great No instruction for use apart from quick start guide . I am no good with these so your video is great Many thanks

[@geekanoids]

Thanks so much for sharing this info.

[@jackieturner980]

Hi Dave, hope you can help. I’ve managed to show a speedometer on the screen on my 522GW dash cam. I can’t find how to remove it as l find it very off putting whilst driving. Tia Jackie

[@geekanoids]

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[@John-gh5nn]

Awesome presentation, Dave. Please may I ask that if the unit isn’t hard wired into the car does it turn on an off as the car is switched on and off as the car is turned on and also if one chooses to use the 12v plug over the hard wire would it mean that the unit would have to be reset every it was used. I’m rather concerned about hard wiring in to the modern car wiring system as it’s so complex. Thank you.

[@geekanoids]

It turns on and off with the ignition.

[@auldzbuzz3374]

Do you have an issue with connecting 522GW to an iPhone XS max? I can't connect it... it says "Accessory Not Supported: This accessory is not supported by this device" after clicking the bluetooth pairing. Any idea?

[@geekanoids]

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[@biffarocard6716]

The suction mount also has a power connector.

[@geekanoids]

Many thanks for sharing this.

[@cambo2910]

One of the better reviews Dave, one question you seem to have difficulty removing the camera from the permanent mount in the demo, when doing this when attached to the windscreen will the mount Un stick.

[@geekanoids]

With a bit of help from a spatula.

[@chall57444]

Just bought this model and found this very helpful. Thank you!

[@John-bs6ut]

@@geekanoids I think you misinterpreted the question. In short, yes there's every chance the mount will come unstuck from the windscreen due to the (far too) powerful magnet. My dashcam was fitted two days ago by Halfords. When I tried to remove the camera, the mount pulled off the windscreen!!!! My older 322 model was a less powerful magnet, but more than adequate, and was never a problem to remove.

[@carolinewaite7185]

Hi Just got the NextBase 522GW but its only recording every minute how do I keep this rolling

[@geekanoids]

It records in shorter segments. You can make these longer in the settings.

[@MichaelNNguyen]

Would like to see you actually drive around with the dashcam.

[@geekanoids]

Thanks Michael. Hard to do with a love broadcast, but noted.

[@edwardsp1916]

Agreed, great information, but showing prefilmed video would be very helpful.

[@brianmac1056]

Hi, if I want to record 24/7 , like when I'm not in the car, how can I knock the screen off on the dash cam?

[@geekanoids]

Sorry I no longer have this to check, but normally on these devices the screen sleeps and goes black after 15-30 seconds.

[@mikeinskeg]

Hi, is it any good in the dark ???

[@geekanoids]

It works very well.

[@Moeswow]

I have this camera as well and it's great! I work nights and my parking mode caught a transient at night trying to get into our office building and the footage was really clear and detailed for night and helped authorities.

[@titanx04]

The power cable also plugs into the suction mount same as more permanent one. I’m in Australia and we are not listed in country settings. Also had issues with connecting though playing around with it as just purchased.

[@geekanoids]

Thanks for sharing this.

[@seanwhite667]

Does it automatically record whe the car is turned on?

[@geekanoids]

Yes this has that feature.

[@rileysmomrene1147]

When hardwired, Does it require physically switching somehow from the car’s navigation, phone, radio, etc. over to Alexa to use her? I want use my car’s fancy Nav system, etc, and only want Alexa to occasionally ask a question, add to a list, or make a notation for later…Never for navigation, phone calls, etc. But, don’t want to have do some kind of switchover while driving to only occasionally utilize Alexa for simple questions.

[@geekanoids]

Sorry I did not test the Alexa feature.

[@SanaSana-kq8xt]

Please help me to understand.....i am looking for a camera to record my car journeys. Can a dash cam do this? I am confused as it seem dash cams record for the purpose of in case of accident. I understood they record but rewrite to safe the space etc. So, what if i want the cam to just record all day long? What do i need?

[@geekanoids]

This will record all day with the video split into 1 or 2 minute segments. If you are recording for entertainment or memories you might be better off with an action camera.

[@predpalina]

So, it got built-in GPS for directions navigation as well?

[@geekanoids]

No GPS for the other features and coordinates whilst recording, no maps.

[@ElizabethElsworth]

Just watched your video. It was very good. Would you recommend the 522 over the 322 or even the 422? I'm sure I read that the 522 doesn't have loop system? but you say it does. It's a minefield when trying to decide.

[@geekanoids]

They are all pretty good. The 522 resolves more detail.

[@Jelly-Mack]

I have a rear view camera for my nextbase 512gw which is a great camera but I'm getting a free upgrade to the 522gw. Does the rear view camera fit into the 522gw holder or cam itself ? Bit of a bummer if its the camera.

[@geekanoids]

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[@timbates799]

Thank you for explaning the cam so thoroughly! I wondered how the powered mount worked (i.e. didn't want to plug the cable in and out every time) and you showed me perfectly!

[@geekanoids]

Awesome, thanks Tim :D

[@margaretobrien401]

where can i buy nextbase In Ireland

[@geekanoids]

Sorry I am not sure.

[@feisalsookia3322]

Can you show us how to fit the suction bracket to the camera

[@geekanoids]

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[@alanhitchman3698]

Hello Dave, just seen your video, have been reading the online Manual and on page 14 item (4\0 it says don't connect the power camle to the dashcam usb port, i assume it is just to connect the dashcam to a computer to look at the files instead of taking the card out, not sure if the power would damage the camera if you plugged it in.

[@geekanoids]

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[@10Flat]

That HDMI slot is for a rear facing camera. I just purchased one. I love it because I don’t have to run wires to the rear window.

[@geekanoids]

🤓👍🏻

[@tonylewis472]

Hi Dave, I currently have the Nextbase 412GW do you happen to know how the video quality on the 522 differs from the 412 pls ?

[@geekanoids]

Hi Tony. Sorry not sure. The video quality on this was great though.

[@tzaidy]

How do you remove the camera from the magnetic mount? Just pulling it straight or at an angle?

[@geekanoids]

Slight angle.

[@John-bs6ut]

@@geekanoids the magnet is far too strong on this model. It pulled the whole mount from windscreen. The dashcam was professionally fitted by Halfords!! The 322 was perfect

[@rodboorman4989]

hi nice review can you tell me if you can have all three cam on at the same time thanks Rod

[@geekanoids]

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[@alansadighiani1634]

Thank you for through explanation . could we have some advise and instructions on software update please .

[@geekanoids]

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[@paulscatt2160]

@@geekanoids Download Nextbase player to your computer. Connect webcam via usb and click on software update tab to download the latest firmware. Simples....

[@shanefreeney1043]

Could you tell me can I use the wired rear screen camera while I use the plug in cabin camera. This would be 3 screens front... Cabin... And rear wired ball camera

[@geekanoids]

Sorry I am not sure.

[@airportdocumentaries]

How would that work? There is only one slot for the camera module, you can't connect 2 cameras in one slot.

[@shanefreeney1043]

The rear camera connects with a plug its wired not like the side connector

[@duece212a]

You can only plug one mod in at a time

[@chriscxtreme]

How does one download the recorded video???

[@geekanoids]

I always take the memory card out and use a card reader on my computer.

[@markirish37]

Great review, went to Halfords yesterday looking for the Kenwood, but the guy was trying to push this on me, so I said id research it first. Reviews, footage etc. Looks and sounds a great cam, my only slight concern is that over a period of time, removing the cam from its magnetic mount when leaving vehicle in communal car park overnight, that the sticky 3m pad would loosen and fall off as the magnetic mount seems quite strong. Just something Id need to think about. Im still kind of drawn to the Kenwood 830 though as I dont need Alexa or any of that stuff and the Kenwood video quality is excellent.

[@geekanoids]

Thanks for sharing all this. Very useful info.

[@skiptonn]

i have one but all my videos are in speed mode can you help me get back to normal speed its really bugging me

[@geekanoids]

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[@John-bs6ut]

Might be worth downloading the full manual from nextbase website. I'm sure that'll give procedure to switch between speed modes

[@SpikeXtreme]

The hardwire kit Nextbase sells makes fitting the camera easier because there is less routing of cable. A permanent connection rather than a push fitting of a cigar lighter device, doesn't come loose and ensures your camera remains on.

[@geekanoids]

Thanks for sharing this info.

[@askerdanny8]

SpikeXtreme I’ve been looking at the hardwire kit. In my van I have a battery in the footwell. I have my led lights that are in the rear of the van connected to the battery with a switch. Was going to use that for the cam aswell but I saw about it going in the fuse board. Does it have to go in the fuse board or can it go straight to the battery

[@SpikeXtreme]

@@askerdanny8 It's easier,safer and more convenient to plug it into the fuse box. As far as i can see it can be plugged (+fused) straight to a battery so long as the battery is being recharged and you don't forget to turn it on and off.

[@askerdanny8]

SpikeXtreme ok then. Will just need to find the right fuse then

[@abermin]

I need a dashcam which allows me to take the SD card off the device to read the files on my iPhone using a lightning SD card reader. I do not want to use the wifi + app to download the files. Takes forever. I need to take the card and leave the car. Don’t want to take the whole dashcam off, either. My nextbase dashcam is no good. When I try to read the files on my iphone, it does not recognise the files. :(

[@geekanoids]

I have found this too with many. Always resort to using my computer.

[@askerdanny8]

Great video, just subscribed to you. Been looking at this dash cam. Very informative. Thanks

[@geekanoids]

Thanks Danny. Have a great weekend.

[@askerdanny8]

Ordered this afternoon

[@christineburton3229]

Does the dash cam record the rear view?8

[@geekanoids]

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[@Flynnday40]

Hi, what sd card do you recommend? Please?

[@geekanoids]

I would go with SanDisk Extreme Pro.

[@Flynnday40]

Geekanoids what size of card please ? I’m having problems with mine staying in and keeps going off and was wondering if it was the card?

[@Roppongidon]

Good video! I was hoping you'd go a little further and talk about syncing to an iPhone: my experience is that it is PAINFULLY slow, with both the dash cam and the phone becoming VERY hot. But worst of all, it fails to sync without starting from scratch EVERY time (Bluetooth has to be unpaired, instructed to "forget this device", then re-paired). EVERY TIME. (Using iPhone XR, latest iOS, latest dash cam firmware).

[@geekanoids]

Thanks so much for your comment.

[@abo65uk]

I have this dashcam. I bought it last week from Halfords. I also bought the cabin view cam that attaches to the side. I got them both on offer for £143.50, which is cheaper than the cam on it's own at the original price. I have a 412gw as a rear dashcam so thought the cabin view might be an fun extra. Just a couple of things from this 1st weeks use. Firstly if you have one of the added cameras, rear view, cabin view or the one that is cable fed to the rear window you will need a U3 class SD card. The class10 card I was using in my other cam wasn't fast enough when recording both images on the 522gw. Secondly the GPS seems very slow to find my location when driving. If I wait for it to locate me before setting off it seems like a strong GPS signal.This could be caused by my car a I have a similar thing with my satnav.

[@geekanoids]

Thanks for adding this info. Very useful 👍🏻

[@jakariyaahmed6578]

Have u got overheated issue, i got nextbase 522gw with cabin view camera, my one after 1hour recorded it goes really hot.

[@abo65uk]

It seems to get hot when it’s plugged into my PC but ok when in my car. Saying that I’ve not been on a long journey since I’ve had it. I’m going away next week with a four hour drive each way so I’ll keep an eye on it.

[@jakariyaahmed6578]

Plz let me know thanks.

[@Billy-fk4gp]

@@jakariyaahmed6578 i buy too 522gw and not happy at all! No baterie and Parking mode doesn't work if you don't have power!

[@gazsandall3421]

Totally agree with the connection type. I've just had to buy a multi cig connector lol

[@geekanoids]

🤓👍🏻

[@Daniel-z2j2v]

Decent camera but the app has issues. I have to forget device in Bluetooth and reconnect all the time it’s very frustrating. Sometimes I have to turn the camera off and on so it’ll connect

[@geekanoids]

Thanks for sharing your experience with this.

[@mrnemo1480]

Is this model the top of the range of the mk 2 models

[@geekanoids]

Yes I think it is.

[@karlpeart1752]

Yes it is but v reasonably priced

[@tomtuck3336]

Anyone had any issues with parking mode? Getting one mext week just for the parking mode function as i live in a horrendous area where people like to bang doors into my car

[@geekanoids]

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[@joanneniinemae9920]

Thank you. I've just bought this from halfords and fitted, but how do you get the speed you are doing to show. I'm a technology thicky

[@geekanoids]

Sorry I no longer have this.

[@MattIrvine]

I read in an Amazon review that someone was concerned about being distracted by the live image displayed on the screen. They found an option to turn the live feed off and replace it with a digital speedometer so they weren't as distracted. Perhaps that is what Joanne meant. I don't own this dash cam (thinking about it though) so I couldn't give any instructions on how to do it. Perhaps a Google search will give you the answer.

[@joanneniinemae9920]

@@MattIrvine thank you. All sorted and fitted and works well

[@MattIrvine]

@@joanneniinemae9920 Glad to hear

[@John-bs6ut]

@@MattIrvine the dashcam MUST NOT be fitted where it can be viewed by the driver as per fitting instructions. Ideally the rearview mirror should obstruct the drivers view of the dashcam screen. Not sure of legalities, but worth checking.

[@beags47]

I've just installed my 2nd 522GWand confess I try and avoid todays technology where I can, bewildering. However, I have had two 'incidents' in 2 years that seem similar? The recent incident was last week, just days after the installation, by Halfords, I asked that the camera be powered on 24/7. I was parked in a public car park, sitting in the car, and a young lad who later confessed to be rubbish at parking hit my car as he tried to swing into the adjacent space nose first. My issue is that the recordings on the SD card stopped at 13:54 and restarted at 14:26 give or take a minute or 2. This of course covered the period of the impact. In fact I would say that 13:54 was the moment of the impact. Now, what am I missing ? where is the missing footage of the impact? Can anyone throw any light on the above? Oh, and why does the 522GW by default protect all files?

[@lisanicholl6972]

For parking mode, is it required to leave plugged in car

[@geekanoids]

Having it hard wired is the best option.

[@992adac]

Very informative

[@rampatra]

I wonder whether there any dash cams which directly connect with the car's screen and operate from there. I hate to have so many screens in my car. Just one for all would have been great.

[@geekanoids]

I agree. That would be great.

[@dmaudsley]

Try the Kenwood DRV- N520.

[@terrytk9398]

Thanks to Nextbase for replying to confirm that the dash cam can be hardwired to the fuse box. Very much appreciated. Thanks Dave &. Nextbase. One final query - some of the Amazon user reviews suggest that the sd card doesn’t support loop recording so sd cards have to be erased separately. Can you confirm if this is the case please? Thanks in advance to everyone.👍

[@geekanoids]

I have not filled this one up for loop recording to be tested, but most dashcams do record over older files fine. I make a habit of formatting my cards once per month (assuming there is no footage I want).

[@RYLIK_89]

Does this dash cam warn you, when you're at a traffic stop and traffic has continued going or that its green or both does it warn you via beep or voice to notify you to step on the gas like the Garmin?

[@geekanoids]

Sorry I no longer have this to check.

[@DKTPAirsoft]

no it does not, but frankly, if you need those features in the first place you should not be driving at all smh

[@RYLIK_89]

@@DKTPAirsoft You're probably right but lets be realistic ima be distracted by either ppl or other cars or even by phone if someone calls... like you, whether you want to admit it or not the rest of the public would rather ppl stay alert, and this device assists with that. Srry to break your heart.

[@DKTPAirsoft]

Rylik yeah i guess you’re right, there are less skilled drivers out there for sure and I would rather them have it than to not. And lol don’t worry this is the internet no feelings hurt anywhere

[@RYLIK_89]

@@DKTPAirsoft I think you did otherwise you wouldn't have attempted a low key diss. It was cute tho. better luck next time.

[@joeblogs6380]

Does it do dual camera while driving and can u switch cameras. Joe bloggs Uk cheers great channel

[@geekanoids]

Pretty sure it can 🤓👍🏻

[@John-bs6ut]

@@geekanoids yes if rear cam fitted it records both front and rear view. Rear displays on screen as pic in pic. When playinging footage back you can view either

[@chrisj5634]

I'm thinking of buying this as my first dash cam. Is there an option to take a single still image with this cam or isn't that necessary?

[@geekanoids]

Not necessary really. You could screenshot from the video footage.

[@chrisj5634]

Thanks Dave 👍🏻

[@duece212a]

You can just tap the touch screen anywhere and it will take a still photo, just like a camera on a touchscreen phone

[@John-bs6ut]

On the basis the driver should not be able to 'see' the dashcam screen, you should not be looking to press anything except the button to protect the previous 10 seconds and following 20 seconds of footage, which you can do by feel. Dave, I do feel you ought to highlight in your videos that a dashcam MUST be fitted in such a way that the driver cannot actively view the screen.

[@raymie671]

Any interference with a dab radio using this dashcam heard it had some issues in certain models ...I have a Nissan.

[@geekanoids]

I did not experience any.

[@DarrenGator]

Nice dashcam, I do agree that the plug should have a USB port built in for convenience.

[@geekanoids]

Cheers Darren :D

[@frankdavis2316]

A very good Video, glad I’ve found you. I am totally ignorant with Anything Technical and (truth be told) very Lazy when following Written Instructions. I have got a 312, thinking of getting a 322 a 352 is a bit more than I would require. Nextbase seems a really good Product and since I got the wrong end of a Crash where a Lady caught me on my Off side front Wheel I wouldn’t be without One. Thanks for your Help.

[@geekanoids]

Many thanks 🤓👍🏻

[@MrDundeeutd1]

Does camera come automatically. when car is started

[@geekanoids]

Yes.

[@Hazin221]

@@geekanoids Does it turn off automatically?

[@AdminVortex762]

Say if an accident occurs at 2mins 59sec into your 3 minute video file, you'll surely miss it. How do you protect it?

[@geekanoids]

It continues with just milliseconds if gap between recordings.

[@AdminVortex762]

@@geekanoids Thanks for replying although I don't 'quite' get it! Can you elaborate? Does it just keep both recordings? Also, if you were recording an incident that went on for, say, 10 mins or more could you detach the camera and download all the files following that (before it overwrites)? Thanks for your time.

[@geekanoids]

It should keep both.

[@geekanoids]

And yes, you just take the memory card out and download all the files.

[@AdminVortex762]

Geekanoids Thanks again, it’s appreciated

[@JonJon-dk3nh]

Relieved that it'll catch some footage which could save your skin but worried incase it gets nicked from the car whilst it watches for other cars bumping into you whilst not there.

[@geekanoids]

🤓👍🏻

[@richard8241]

It's doing my head in TBH.. I've seen the setting cog once since I bought it.. Now it doesn't show ! So the APP can't find the camera.. Is there a way to get the settings back on screen please ? I have the 522GW.. UPDATE.. ( NOW found it.. It would be nice if someone posted you have to take the SD card out to set the thing up ! I still think it's well over rated and defiantly over priced.. )

[@geekanoids]

Thanks for sharing your experience with this.

[@tmanoharanify]

Settings cog wheel is on the top left corner of the screen. It won't appear on the screen if the camera is recording. If you see it recording, then tap on the record button to stop recording. Once you do that, settings option will appear.

[@duffyhitman]

The reason the mini HDMI cover comes of is so you can plug lead in, As if it was conected you would need a bigger axcess point for conector to conect.

[@geekanoids]

🤓👍🏻

[@sophietimmins3104]

Did you know that the magnetic window holder the bit where the red sticker the bit near where the wire goes in comes off and the other suction holder can be fitted on

[@geekanoids]

Many thanks 🤓👍🏻

[@karlpeart1752]

Cannot for the life of me get alexa to work. Its a nightmare to setup the sos feature is ace video quality is amazing even at night. Iv also got the rear window camera

[@geekanoids]

Sorry to hear that. I no longer have this to check.

[@karlpeart1752]

@@geekanoids u actually have to physically press the alexa symbol and talk. There is no hands free voice recognition function on the alexa app that I can find. This completely defeats the object of the alexa function

[@titanx04]

On another note with 522 for the price add card should be with it .

[@ItsTheLondonFella]

Hello Dave, Thank you for the review. This is yet another review that really seems to be in favour of this dash cam. I'm having really bad luck with my new car, so need to get a dash cam (or the car will sadly have to go.) My biggest, and honestly, only requirement, is recording when I'm away from the car if/when some b*****d knocks my car. I don't want to rip my new car to pieces, hardwiring one of these things, therefore battery life is hugely important to me. Which leads to my question: Can you please let me know how good the battery life is on this model, with regards to it starting to record when it detects a knock (from another vehicle) when the engine is off and you are away from the car? More specifically, how long (in days?) would the battery last if you were away from the vehicle? Also, how accurate is the knock detection? Eg when someone parallel parks too close to you, and hits your car? I have a convertible, so can't have a separate camera on my rear "window," therefore do you think the rear view camera add on would be good enough for protecting the rear of my car? Again, I'm referring to recording knocks when the engine is off and I am away from the car. Or do you think the optional cabin view plug in camera would do a better job of this? Thanks again for your review, and I'd really, really appreciate your feedback re my queries. All the best!

[@geekanoids]

Would need to be hard wired for away from car coverage.

[@stuartyboy8301]

The little cover that comes off at the side is where you plug the rear facing camera in. It wouldn’t fit if that was captive 👍🏻

[@geekanoids]

Very true.

[@stuartyboy8301]

Very helpful video. Can i ask if the camera automatically starts recording when it’s powered on? Or do you have to manually start it. Thanks

[@Jelly-Mack]

@@stuartyboy8301 they auto power on. Get it hardwired. Halfordsdo this for you. Great fitters and tidy too.

[@trevorlittle3244]

Very helpful thanks.

[@geekanoids]

Thank you 🤓👍🏻

[@1664pat]

Hi, the black plastic hand tool allows you to remove the inner plastic fittings in the car allowing you to place the connecting wire (Power cable) behind the window upright plastic covers, It stops you using a flat head screw driver as mentioned by another who made a comment about the tool. You should never just push the power cable into small gaps as you risk damaging the inner wires and replacement power cable is NOT CHEAP. You can buy a full set of these plastic (CAR TRIM REMOVER SET 5PCE AUTOMOTIVE BODYWORK TOOLS HAND TOOL) via fleabay great small cheap set of tools stopping you damaging your plastic car trim with metal screws driver.

[@geekanoids]

Thanks for sharing your experience with this.

[@puffnstuff12]

I just picked up a 522gw from Best Buy for $209 plus tax. The nextbase hardwire kit sucks so get a third party one especially if you have micro2 fuses as it won't work with them. I picked up an aukey obd2 power cord with motion sensor for the job. I'm still waiting on the rear camera to arrive.

[@geekanoids]

Thanks for sharing your experience with this.

[@puffnstuff12]

@@geekanoids I have to ask you how long does your unit remain powered up after the main power shuts off with parking mode enabled? I've charged this unit several times now and once the main power shuts off it doesn't take but a minute or two before the unit starts squawking about low battery and shuts off. I'm concerned that mine is defective. Thanks.

[@hatchie61fish-on29]

You can remove sticky plate off and replace it with suction plate

[@geekanoids]

🤓👍🏻

[@christianbarbosa8184]

Hi just bought 422gw and wondering if i need 2 press the record button everytime i start on my trip or it does not record? Thanks

[@geekanoids]

It should automatically start.

[@terrytk9398]

Hi Dave - will have to agree with last chap and disagree with you!😀 But only slightly ... no usb point is a deal breaker as I currently use dash cam & sat nav. Do they make an alternate cable? Nice video again. 👍

[@geekanoids]

Thanks Terry. You could buy a separate USB cable (USB-A to Mini) and then plug into a dual port 12V adapter.

[@askerdanny8]

Terry Tk it hardwire it

[@terrytk9398]

Danny Asker thanks Danny - have since done. Works a treat! Thanks for the advice.

[@leaderstreamer]

Hi Dave Was wondering if you could help me out with a few questions. In relation to the GPS on the camera, can this be tracked by the app - say if your car is stolen? Also when the car is parked, stationary and off. If there is motion around the car, would the camera pick this up and record it even if the camera is powered off but hard wired?? Your help would be appreciated Kind regards Robbie

[@geekanoids]

It would work when parked for a limited time. Hard wiring is the best option. GPS tracking for stolen vehicles is not a supported feature.

[@The8BitHero]

That side cover comes all the way off so it doesn't get in the way if you mount the optional interior camera on it.

[@geekanoids]

🤓👍🏻

[@paulc7070]

Wrong sorry. The power cable can fit into the suction mount the same as the sticky pad mount.

[@geekanoids]

Thanks for adding this info.

[@tonyl1984]

I also prefer 1080p (60fps) as I use a 128gb sd card & find you can get a lot more files out of it rather than using the 1440p mode

[@geekanoids]

Thanks for sharing your feedback on this.

[@fourcandles1966]

Like to see how you record, save, email clips should you need to email them to the Police ect.

[@Al-gg4jt]

Is there a demo on how to actually use it? Everything you say in your video you can basically read on the box but it doesnt tell you about the reality of using the kit on a day to day basis. Also, I hvae never had Alexa and the instructions dont really tell you how to use it or what commands you need to use to activate it or save video files. I had it hardwired installed through Halfords but they couldnt offer a live demo as they didnt know how to use it. I set it up quite swiftly, played with the settings and it is kind of straight forward, however.... it doesnt tell you how to download the footage in case of an accident etc etc. It doesnt tell you about the day to day practicalities. Furthermore the second time that i took it off the windscreen i took it to my computer to download the footage and the software wont let me access the footage properly. I dont know why. The instructions in the box are next to useless. There appears to be no actual proper demo of the settings for using the camera. I thought it might be best to choose the duplicate files button as it might offer extra protection of footage but it just duplicates a low res and high res version of the files clogging up the memory. There is no point saving the low res versions as they are such poor quality. Apparently the Camera is only supposed to be used at something like 18-25Degrees Celsius otherwise it can be damaged or affect functionality..... If that is the case then the camera is pointless as it sits on your windscreen all day and gets incredibly hot by itself so the slightest bit of sunshine even on an overcast day will make it overheat to a point where it might break. I am currently not happy at all with this product in terms of instructions and support though the camera does appear to be a good build quality i tend not to use it very often as it seems like it may overheat and there is no point using it when you cant get the files off the camera!!

[@geekanoids]

Thanks for sharing your experience with this.

[@John-bs6ut]

@Freddies House I too have problems understanding how to get the footage off the dashcam to pc or to phone. I agree with the op, we need a video that actually shows you how to use it, and not simply be given s detailed account of the features by in effect a sales rep for nextbase who way are supplying foc gear for this video I guess

[@ayeshaa8046]

Can u here the audio on this

[@geekanoids]

Sorry I no longer have this to check.

[@John-bs6ut]

The audio is heard on playback. It's very quiet from built-in speaker so is best connected to pc for sound

[@Papatroll]

The side plug comes off to allow the rear view and cabin cam to plug in.

[@geekanoids]

Many thanks.

[@Jelly-Mack]

Does it not plug into the mount also.

[@The_Arby]

Nice Dash Cam :-) Was just thinking the same thing when you mentioned the power cable Dave, be alot handier with USB :-) Hope you have a good weekend Dave :-)

[@geekanoids]

Have a great weekend too Russ.

[@tonyowen6598]

Lloyds car insurance don't give discount btw.

[@geekanoids]

Thanks for sharing this info.

[@tomcatGB]

Lots of talk but no demo of the quality of recorded video which would have been useful...

[@geekanoids]

Thanks for your feedback.

[@tomcatGB]

@@geekanoids I only ask that as Nextbase tell me they have advanced a lot on quality of the series 2 dashcams, specially the night video and trying to find any demos is hard at this time... but thanks anyway...

[@Zootan]

You pointed at the side for power wrong ! It’s for rear cam

[@geekanoids]

Sorry, my mistake. Thanks for letting me know.

[@SteveRiceDJPUD]

Like me buy the hard wire kit and no ponching about at all Best £20 you'll spend n free fitting " what's not to like "

[@geekanoids]

Great recommendation, thanks.

[@tonyl1984]

Just get a genuine one of beater from a reputable nextbase seller for £10... only trouble it’s a series 1 mini usb lead so if you have the series 2 adhesive mount fitted your have too file down the edges as nextbase have been crafty with the new mini usb lead they supply as it’s thinner than the other standard mini usb lead

[@tonyl1984]

I have the 422gw, shame it doesn’t come with the built in polarised lens like the 522gw considering the price... I’m glad they have now included the cable plastic prodding tool instead of using a sharp flat screw driver edge to hide the cable in the interior. I’d like to have all the series 2 models with the all black front face like the 322gw & lower as looks more cleaner & less obvious in the windscreen area as the 422 & 522gw have silver. Also I’m glad the recording red led light is easier to see in daylight as on the 312/412,512gw it was impossible too see!

[@geekanoids]

Great comment. Thanks.

[@Home-Grown]

The battery on the 522gw is really bad.

[@geekanoids]

Thanks for sharing your opinion on this.

Hello, how long does is last?

[@Home-Grown]

@ well after a night parked up the battery would be dead in the morning.

[@simonbpuk2949]

A dash cam that starts a phone call for you then calls the Police when you crash your car through not concerntrating on your driving

[@Smartsparky]

Another review Dave where you open a box tell us about it but don’t actually see any footage. This doesn’t make sense Dave.

[@geekanoids]

Thanks for sharing this feedback with me. My videos this month are more in depth.

[@lisanicholl6972]

Do I need an Alexa

[@geekanoids]

This is not a requirement.

[@beachamgroup2482]

Turned it off, too many adverts.