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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nWhat are the Nextbase Piqo\u2019s features?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Piqo is single-channel (front cam, of course), 2,560-pixel horizontal resolution dash cam available in 1080p (140 degree field of view) and 1440p (145 degree FOV) vertical resolutions. I tested the higher resolution, wider aspect ratio model, but both feature integrated GPS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Piqo is around 4-inches tall \u2014 including the semi-permanent adhesive, two-piece slide-off mount. The camera body is about 1.5-inches wide and 1-inch thick, including the front lens body and protruding multi-function button on the back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The body is married to the mount via a ball joint, which makes it adjustable in any direction. Nice, but I did find I had to readjust the camera sometimes after pressing the button. Be gentler than I was.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The SD card slot is situated on the left side of the camera body, and the Type-C power port is on the right. There\u2019s also a mic on the interior face to accommodate the Piqo\u2019s voice command capability. An LED ring light circling the center of the large multi-function (Save\/Bluetooth pair\/etc.) button lets you know the unit\u2019s status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I\u2019m happy about Nextbase\u2019s choice to utilize Type-C connectors. Type-C cables are much easier to source and replace than proprietary coax types. Even the auxiliary power adapter\u2019s twin ports are Type-C. If you have older Type-A accessories or cables, you\u2019ll need to grab a Type-A to Type-C adapter to use this adapter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There\u2019s an app of course \u2014 the iOS version of which is shown below. Note that it\u2019s a new app specifically for the Piqo and it allows you to download videos, share them, and map your travels using the GPS info.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Piqo connects to your phone via Bluetooth, with the live view carried over Wi-Fi. The pairing and Wi-Fi logon processes are quick and efficient, though I grew weary of being asked to join the Piqo\u2019s Wi-Fi hot spot every time I wanted to view a video. Just do it, Nextbase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One Piqo oddity I found. Simply turning my car\u2019s ignition key to the on position wasn\u2019t enough to power up the Piqo, as was the case with the nearly 100 other dash cams I\u2019ve reviewed. I had to turn the engine on for it to fire up. The reason for the behavior wasn\u2019t explained, and I didn\u2019t find a voltage-sensing setting to adjust. My battery is in very good shape, being only a year or so old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How much does the Nextbase Piqo cost?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The 2560\u00d71080 Piqo retails for $130, and the 2560\u00d71440 version is $20 more at $150.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There\u2019s no ongoing subscription costs for the Piqo itself as there\u2019s no integrated LTE, but if you want 180-day, rather than 30-day retention of videos that you upload from the phone app to Nextbase, as well as the phone-based Emergency SOS function, it\u2019s $5 monthly. You could of course rely on your own cloud storage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
More on those features: Emergency SOS alerts emergency services with precise location information in the event of an incident based on a severe g-sensor reading. Guardian Mode Lite automatically saves timestamped, GPS-marked video clips if triggered by an event. Nearly all dash cams will do this \u2014 however, the Piqo lets you set a speed that when exceeded can trigger an event. Hence the fancy name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Voice-activated Witness Mode Lite saves footage, as you can also do with most dash cams via voice or button. The unique thing here is that it\u2019s shared instantly with a designated emergency contact if you\u2019re connected to your phone at the time. Again, all of these features require that you be connected to your phone. Hence the \u201clite\u201d in the designations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What\u2019s the quality of the Nextbase Piqo\u2019s captures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
I was expecting a tad better default capture quality from a $150 dash cam from industry stalwart Nextbase. Daytime captures are good, but the detail isn\u2019t quite as sharp as I was expecting from 1440p. Color is accurate, but I had to dial back the exposure a notch. The capture below is at the default exposure setting, in a relatively low-light area for a sunny day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Note that these videos were from was 10\/31\/2024 and 11\/1\/2024, not 1\/11\/2024 as shown. I didn\u2019t set the date before testing. The time, however, is correct, most likely set automatically via GPS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Should you buy the Nextbase Piqo?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Piqo is a well-designed, single-channel dash cam, that has all the bells and whistles including free cloud storage. But the night capture quality is bit wanting, and to take advantage of the extras, you must have your phone with you at all times.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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