There's a lot to love about the affordable mid-level Nextbase 422GW dash camera. It adds several impressive upgrades over the cheaper and more bare-bones Nextbase 222 and 322GW while managing to keep the price impressively low. A forward-facing dash cam recording at a respectable 1440p QHD, the 422GW adds built-in Amazon Alexa as well as emergency SOS alert service, a 2.5" IPS touch screen display, WiFi, and Bluetooth to its bag of impressive features. If you're looking for a cost-effective dash cam with industry-standard features and some tricks up its sleeve, this might be the dash cam for you. Read on!
Our favorite things about the Nextbase 422GW
- 140-degree wide-angle lens captures above-average 1440p "2K" QHD footage @30fps
- Built-in Amazon Alexa with tons of voice command features
- Emergency SOS Alert Response
- Automatically sync files to your smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth
- Built-in WiFi & GPS
- Upload footage to the MyNextbase Cloud for free
- 2.5" LCD touchscreen display
- Click&Go PRO car mount with magnetic power connectors
- Discrete and compact design
- Can plug-in an additional secondary camera
Built-in Amazon Alexa
New to Nextbase dash cams 422GW and up (522GW, 622GW) is built-in Amazon Alexa. You can ask Alexa to control your dash cam, play music, make phone calls, listen to audiobooks, hear the news, check the weather, control smart home devices, get directions, find parking, and more, all while keeping your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road.Capture High-quality Footage
This 422GW's 140-degree wide-angle lens captures the big picture in crisp 1440p Quad-HD resolution. With more resolution per frame than any 1080p Full-HD dash cams, you can zero in on critical frames that contain vital information such as license plates and signs.
SOS Emergency Alert
Nextbase's SOS Emergency Alert system is unique to the dash cam world. Every time you enter your vehicle, your 422GW will automatically connect to your smartphone. In the event of a crash, the MyNextbase app will automatically begin a countdown timer and ring until the driver confirms on the app that they are alright. If the alert is not canceled, emergency services will automatically be contacted with critical information such as:
- Accident Information: GPS location, heading and time of event
- Medical Information: History, allergies, blood type, doctors' details
- Personal Details: Next of kin, home address, phone number
- Car Details: Make and model, license plate number
2.5" LCD Touch Screen Screen
The all-new Nextbase Series 2 products include touch screen panels, starting from the 322GW and up. The addition of the touch screen allows the dash cam to keep a slim profile while making it easier to use. Nextbase has also added "on-dash cam editing" – giving you the ability to edit your videos on the dash cam itself using the touch screen and then view or share a smaller clip showing just the incident. Whether it's changing settings, showing off clips, or on cam editing, the touch screen makes it a breeze.
Bluetooth & WiFi AutoSync
The WiFi and Bluetooth connections between the 422GW and the phone/tablet are established directly. This means you don't need to use mobile data or a WiFi hotspot. WiFi and Bluetooth are easily turned on in the settings menu. With your dash cam and device connected, you can:
- Upload your footage to MyNextbase Cloud Service
- Edit and share your videos directly from your phone with friends, family, social media, or insurer
- Utilize Dual File Recording meaning Both high-resolution and low-resolution files are recorded simultaneously. The low-resolution file makes streaming and sharing easier by enabling the clip to be downloaded faster with less buffering.
MyNextbase Connect Mobile Apps
Protection When Parked
Nextbase's intelligent parking mode will automatically switch into "parking mode" by shutting down everything except the G Force sensor as soon as you park and turn off your ignition. If the sensor detects an impact, the 422GW will automatically turn on and record for 30 seconds.
Click&Go Magnetic Mount
The 422GW comes with the Nextbase exclusive Click&Go PRO car mount with magnetic power connectors. Install and remove your 422GW with just one hand. Adding additional mounts to other vehicles allows you to easily transfer your dash cam from vehicle to vehicle.
Optional Secondary Camera
Worried you might want to upgrade to a dual (two dash cam system) setup in the future? Well, of course, Nextbase has you covered on this as well. The Series-2 dash cameras come with a modular secondary camera design, meaning 2 of the 3 secondary cameras plug plug & play directly into the side of your dash camera, while the third is connected via a USB cable. Check out the optional secondary cameras:
- Rear Mounted Rear Facing: Plugged directly into your dash cam via USB, this rear-facing camera is mounted on the rear windshield, protecting from tailgaters, rear impacts, and rear parking incidents.
- Rear Facing: Similar to the camera above except this plugs directly into the side of the front camera. Easier to install and set up.
- Interior Facing: Plugs directly into the side of the dash cam and captures everything inside your vehicle. Great for rideshare drivers and company vehicles.
Included in the Box
- 1 Nextbase 422GW Forward-Facing Dash Camera
- 1 Click&Go PRO Magnetic Mount
- 1 Alternative Suction Mount
- 1 Car Power Cable
- 1 USB Cable
- 1 Power Cable Fitting Tool
- 1 Spare 3M Adhesive Pad
User Manual
- Nextbase 422GW User Manual (9.1 MB PDF)
Shipping and Availability
The new Nextbase 422GW, *** in stock and shipping from Texas now! *** Order today! Includes free shipping and 1 year manufacturer warranty.
The Bottom Line
You won't find many dash cams at this price with as many unique features as the Nextbase 422GW. The built-in Amazon Alexa alone makes this an attractive option at the price. If you're looking for a solid, affordable dash cam packed with some incredibly useful features and a great recording resolution, this may be the dash cam for you!
Nextbase 422GW Installation Resources
- Please see: Nextbase Dash Cam 422GW User Manual
Frequently Asked Questions - Nextbase 422GW
- FAQ Coming Soon
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Nextbase 422GW Installation Resources
- Please see: Nextbase Dash Cam 422GW User Manual
Frequently Asked Questions - Nextbase 422GW
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