Have you ever wished you had a witness to back you up after a car accident Or a road rage incident? Or a way to prevent thieves from breaking into your vehicle?
Or a device that could call for help if it was in trouble?
Well, now you can have all that and more with iQ, a new dash cam with artificial intelligence from Nextbase.
A Nextbase dash cam. (Next base)
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What is AI Dash Cam?
The iQ isn’t just a regular dash cam that records your driving. It is a smart device that uses artificial intelligence to monitor your vehicle at all times. It can detect attempted theft, driving incidents and more.
It also uses facial recognition technology to identify potential threats and alert you or authorities if necessary. Here are six features the iQ offers.
The iQ dash cam uses AI to monitor vehicles at all times. (Next base)
1. Collect and store data for your benefit
The iQ is designed to collect data from 20 minutes before to 20 minutes after an incident, which can help you prove your case to your insurance company or the police.
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It also comes with Roadwatch AI, which is a feature that can show you the speed of vehicles around you in any iQ recording, so you can prove your side of the story in the event of a dispute.
According to Nextbase, insurance companies in the United States look for data to determine the fault, which is why the camera is equipped with sensors, GPS and cloud storage.
Insurance companies in the United States look for data to determine fault in accidents. (Next base)
2. Protect your car from theft and theft
When your car is parked, the iQ switches to Smart Sense parking mode, which saves battery and puts the camera to sleep mode.
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If it detects a human-sized “threat” nearby, it wakes up and starts recording. The iQ also uses AI facial recognition technology to determine whether a person is simply walking past the vehicle or is actively looking inside.
This dash cam uses AI facial recognition to determine if someone is looking inside your vehicle. (Next base)
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3. Ask for help when you need it most
If you have an accident and appear unresponsive, the iQ will activate emergency SOS mode and send your location to emergency services. It will also send a message to your emergency contacts and share your medical information with paramedics.
The dash cam has an emergency mode. (Next base)
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4. Help keep an eye on your car
With iQ, you can set speed and distance limits for your car and receive notifications if you exceed them. You can also access your car camera from your phone and talk to the driver.
If it’s your kids, you can not only make sure they drive safely and responsibly, but also friendly remind them of their curfew.
You can access your car’s dash cam from your phone. (Next base)
5. Record and stream live video to someone you trust
If you ever feel insecure, you can activate Witness mode saying “Start witness mode”. The iQ will record and transmit the situation to a person you trust, who can help you or ask for help.
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6. Keeps you safe and alert on the road.
The iQ also features an intelligent driver monitoring system called Driver Aware (DMS) to combat distracted or drowsy driving. It also comes with another system called Vehicle Aware (ADAS)which is an advanced driver assistance system that monitors the road and cars ahead and warns the driver of any danger to vehicles and pedestrians using Nextbase Spacial Awareness technology.
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How much does AI dash cam cost?
The IQ It is available in three models: 1K, 2K and 4K. The 1K model costs $499.99, the 2K model costs $599.99, and the 4K model costs $699.99.
All three models come with a 3-inch touchscreen, a 140-degree wide-angle lens, and a magnetic mount.
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There are 3 subscription levels available for the dashcam app
Depending on your needs and preferences, you can choose between three subscription levels for the iQ dashcam app:
the soloist The plan is free and basic, allowing you to view, edit, and share your images from your phone or computer.
The protection The plan costs $9.99 per month and adds real-time image notifications, live view, smart sensor parking, witness mode, emergency SOS, automated incident backup, real-time notifications, and an extended warranty.
Protection Plus The plan costs $19.99 per month and offers more features and storage, such as unlimited cloud storage, theft tracking, driver behavior analysis, and advanced driver assistance systems.
Kurt’s Key Takeaways
The iQ dash cam is definitely a next-level smart dash cam. It truly offers peace of mind, security and comfort. It can help you protect your vehicle, your money, and most importantly, your life. It can also be very helpful in avoiding discomfort and stress after a car accident or theft. If you’re looking for a dash cam that can do more than just record your driving, you might want to try the iQ.
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