Nextbase Dash Cam Hardwire Kit | Halfords UK
With Alexa you can ask to play music, make calls, get directions, find somewhere to park, and of course, control your dashcam. Includes: 5V Mini USB power cable, 2 Amp ATO/C fuse (standard), 2 Amp ATM fuse (mini), Fuse tap table (standard), Fuse tap cable ATM (mini) and Ferrite core to remove electrical interference.Total Length = 5 metres. There are two options to installing a dash cam, the easiest is the 12v cigarette lighter dash cam installation, but the neatest is using a hardwire kit. G Sensor / File Protection (In the event of an impact the device will automatically 'protect' the recording, stopping the file from being over-written). My first impressions are very positive. I will soon add some road footage, both day and night, for you too see the levels of recording.
Connecting your 522GW Nextbase Dash Cam to your Android phone using the MyNextbase Connect app
You can record audio - and I have to say the microphone is exceptional. Voices, music, and with windows open, passing vehicles are loud and clear with no distortion. The GPS has been improved dramatically too - connecting now 10 times a second for faster and more accurate location finding. Customise your dash cam for all round protection with Nextbase's add-on cameras (sold separately). Simply plug in an add-on camera to record the road behind as well as the road ahead. Connect the Rear View Camera or Rear Window Camera for an extra layer of protection against tailgaters and rear impacts, or connect the Cabin View Camera for a wide angle lens to record inside the vehicle. Regardless of where you install your dash cam, it should be out of the line of sight for safe driving. This is the simplest way to get started with 522GW installation; simply follow a few simple steps and you’re done installing your dash cam.
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I don't know if the NB HWK is adjustable or how it's done but I'd look into that. Some HWK's aren't adjustable and are set too low (11.8V is common, some are 11.6V or lower ) and there's some manufacturing tolerance so it may be ~0.1V or so lower than the setting. It could also be you've got a faulty HWK but they rarely fail in this manner. You need a voltmeter to diagnose this but you can look for an adjustment and set it to 12V or a bit higher and that may take care of things.
How to install a 522GW using a Hard Wire Kit
Once you’ve confirmed the length, we can start with placing the suction cup on the windscreen, ideally just behind the rearview mirror on the passenger side. faqaccordion article {padding-top: 0!important;font-size: 1.2em; line-height: 1.2em; padding-left: 0.7em; padding-right: 0.7em;} I hardwired the camera using the Nextbase hardwire kit, it worked great for a 30 mins or so and then the camera shut off due to low battery. The blue LED isn’t turning on. a>