Dashcams have never been more important, more connected, more accurate, more durable, more advanced and more affordable, and in today’s world they’re an essential addition to safe driving, saving you from scams and keeping insurance premiums low! Nextbase head of PR and Comms in Europe and Australia, Allard Rustenhoven joins me to explain it all.
Nextbase is a UK based and now global dashcam company that is seeing great success in the dashcam market, protecting drivers and their version of events, with a range of models, some with AI smarts, and all with app connectivity, at affordable prices that making owning on an excellent investment.
Nextbase’s Piqo is the company’s smallest, newest, smartest, most discreet and best-valued dash cam yet, starting at AUD $199, combining driver safety and vehicle security with exceptional convenience.
This solution makes vehicle safety easy with a user-friendly interface that boasts a plethora of smart features including Guardian Mode Lite, Witness Mode Lite, Smart Parking and Emergency SOS – all of which are a robust collection of potentially life-saving features, alongside the world-class image quality Nextbase is renowned for.
Here is my video interview with Allard Rustenhoven, the company’s European and Australia Head of PR and Communications to not only look at and unbox the Piqo, but also to discuss the important of dash cams, driver safety and more – so please watch, and read on!
Available in two specifications, Piqo 1K (Full UWHD/1080p AUD $199.00) and Piqo Pro 2K (Quad HD/1440p AUD $299.00), both include Emergency SOS, powered by highly accurate 10hz GPS and G-sense+ technology, to automatically alert emergency services and supply precise location information in the event of an accident in which the driver becomes incapacitated.
Additionally, both Piqo models offer versions of the innovative technology first introduced in Nextbase’s award-winning iQ smart dash cam. The new “Lite” versions offer the core functionality for features, offering reduced versions of features from the world’s first truly smart dash cam at a fraction of the cost.
So, why is a dash cam the best way to protect yourself against scammers?
Check out this first video from two years ago titled: “Unbelievable Crash Compilation From Nextbase Dash Cams (Crash For Cash)”
This second video from November 2024 is titled: “The SHOCKING truth behind the viral ‘CRASH FOR CASH’ scammers”, and you’ll soon see why this is the case!
This video is the official promo video for Nextbase Piqo that’s worth the minute and 15 seconds to watch:
What are the Nextbase Piqo features?
- Guardian Mode Lite – monitors your vehicle when being driven by someone else (such as a family member, valet, or mechanic) and automatically saves timestamped, GPS-marked video clips if triggered by an event, which can then be accessed via the user-friendly app.
- Witness Mode Lite – a voice-activated feature which instantly notifies and shares in-vehicle footage with an emergency contact or designated third party in the event of an accident.
- Emergency SOS – exclusive to Nextbase and a potential life saver, Emergency SOS provides automatic alerts to emergency services with location and critical information following a serious accident.
- Voice Control – Nextbase native voice control gives you hassle-free direct command for your Piqo.
- Smart Parking – triggers recording automatically when your car is knocked and notifies you as soon as you’re back within range of your car.
- User-friendly interface – with ease of sharing, the brand-new Piqo app focuses on driver protection delivering a seamless interactive experience.
Ben Sinica, Nextbase’s Head of Sales in Australia, explains: “After establishing our reputation for high-quality video and launching our pioneering iQ smart dash cam, we understood there was also a demand for a more accessible and everyday option for drivers.
“Piqo combines a smaller, sleeker profile with the most sought-after features from our Series 2 and introduces versions of the essential safety and security technology that debuted in iQ. Paired with an easy-to-use app and an affordable price, Piqo provides unmatched value, making driver safety and vehicle security more accessible to everyone.”
Nextbase has created an all-new Piqo app, designed around protection and user engagement, ensuring a seamless experience for drivers.
With an inclusive dashboard, the app collects and gamifies user data, offering a more interactive experience. Enhanced engagement features such as daily reels, personalised driver data, and community interaction aim to keep drivers motivated and connected.
The Piqo is easy install in just 5 minutes:
Pricing and availability:
The Piqo 1K model is available at $199.00 RRP, and the Quad HD 1440p Piqo Pro 2K is available at $299.00 RRP, with installation available through Harvey Norman and other selected retailers.
For those reading on Black Friday and the Black Friday weekend of sales, Australian retailer Harvey Norman has a special deal as Allard explained in the video, so make sure you get your Piqo – and if you get it during the Black Friday sales, all the better!
The Nextbase Piqo is supported by two subscription packages with options from free and $4.99 with no contract required:
Solo (free) includes:
- Guardian Mode Lite
- Witness Mode Lite
- Voice Control
- Smart Parking
- Download & Share Videos
- 30 Days’ Cloud Storage
- 12 Months’ Warranty
Protect – ($4.99 per month or $59.99 annually, no contract required) includes all the above plus the following features:
- Emergency SOS
- 180 Days’ Cloud Storage
- Enhanced 36 Months’ Warranty
More information on the Nextbase Piqo is here.
