Nextbase422GW Dash Cam Small with APP- Full 1440p/30fps Quad HD Recording in Car Camera- Amazon Alexa Voice Control- WiFi GPS Bluetooth- Parking Mode- Night Vision- Polarizing Filter Compatible

I read many reviews online (not just amazon) prior to choosing this camera and it does not disappoint. This model (and the slightly larger 522) always seemed to take the top reviews. I chose this one because I wanted a smaller form factor than the 522 and it gives me all the same features minus the larger screen size (which I don’t even see when it is mounted) and the polarizing filter (which can be added on if I choose). The video it great. The app to download it to my phone is just ok. Sometimes it is quirky on connecting. So far, the suction mount has held tight without issues. The build quality is excellent, it feels solid, and I love the way it attaches to the mounting bracket via a magnet (very strong too). The attachment allows the wire to remain plugged into the bracket and not directly to the camera itself, making it a cleaner install and easier to remove as needed.I bought the kit to hardwire it, which I received, but I’m still waiting on the company to send me the proper compatible fuses. They promise they will ship them free of charge, but since they come from England, it has become quite a wait. Until they come, I can’t finalize the install so the wire is hidden.

Bought the camera in February 2022 so I had the chance to use it for several months before this review. The good quality of the video is unfortunately obliterated by a constantly frustrating experience with the camera. These are the major issues I had:- Camera is overheating. The temperature inside my car is always 70F regardless of outside temperature.- Difficult to remove the micro-card. Need a tool to push in, fingernail does not work (like most of other devices with micro-cards).- It does not accept micro-cards of capacity higher than 32GB. The Samsung 128GB micro-cards I've tried to use were as recommended by the manufacturer. The video stopped recording before reaching 32GB... every time!- When the videos captured are getting close to micro-card max capacity (i.e., in my case 32GB), the camera starts recording blurred images then stops working without warning.- Camera does not re-record over previously recorded files. I had to remove the micro-card and delete the video files on laptop.- Communication camera- phone app is unpredictable. Sometimes it works, sometimes it does not... and much you can do about it.UPDATE: I had to downgrade the rating to 1 star. Camera is nothing but a source of frustration. Frustration is the only thing that is consistent! Overheating, stops unexpectedly, "card format" errors. After posting the first review, I have been contacted via email by the vendor with the promise that they will help to solve the problem. Just that. Never hear a word after. If you read this review as a potential buyer, I highly recommend to invest the $$$ elsewhere.

After buying many dash cams over the last few years ranging in price from $50 to $300, and being disappointed by image quality, build quality, app integration or appearance, I have finally found the one. This is the best picture quality, hands down, and there is a lot more to like about this unit. What i have realized is that not all 1080p or 1440 images are equal, this nextbase product far exceeds the other "HD" cameras i have used.The app works seamless, and Alexa is really cool and i just ordered some things off amazon i needed for home while driving. The installation process took 10 mins and i will be purchasing the hardwire kit accessory as well.This unit has emergency SOS that will alert emergency responders in the case of an accident if I am not able to reach the camera or my phone, i like that safety feature for my family.I highly recommend this product to all my family, friends and anyone looking to get a dash cam, and will buy another for my wifes vehicle.Note: buy a sd card along with the camera.

The media could not be loaded. At first I was going to return this camera because I just couldn’t get it to link to my IPhone 6s Plus and I didn’t want to have to keep removing the memory card to download video. Coincidentally I was upgrading my phone anyway so I decided to wait to see if it was something with the age of the phone. Customer service said that it shouldn’t be an issue with the older phone and they emailed me step by step instructions on how to link my old phone to the camera. Even after trying it the way they instructed I still could not bring up the live view feature. I will say customer service seems to be very nice and helpful. Anyway I got my new iPhone 11 and it linked right up, live view works, Alexa app works and camera is great. I went to Best Buy and bought the hardwire kit and this thing is permanently mounted. So glad I waited to return. I haven’t really played around with stitching videos together through the computer program that you can download for free but I love having it there as a witness should one of these idiots on the road does something stupid.Just to summarize, if your iPhone is newer that a 6s I highly recommend this camera for documenting your driving.