Customer Ratings & Reviews

Let me tell you, this little camera has been a lifesaver. I was getting so stressed out about parking lot dings and tailgaters. It felt like every time I turned around, something bad was happening to my car. But since I got the Nextbase iQ Rear Window Camera, I’ve felt so much more relaxed. The video quality is incredible, even in low light. I can clearly see everything that’s going on behind me. Plus, the parking mode is a total game-changer. I’ve had a couple of close calls where someone bumped into my car, and thanks to the camera, I have all the evidence I need. This little gadget has completely changed the way I feel about parking. I used to dread backing out, always worried about hitting something or someone. Now, I can relax knowing that the camera has my back. The video quality is fantastic, and the wide viewing angle captures everything that’s happening behind me. Installation was a bit of a challenge for someone as technically inept as me, but I managed to get it done. The instructions could have been a little clearer, but I figured it out eventually. Overall, I’m really impressed with this camera and would recommend it to anyone who wants to protect their car.

When I first got my Nextbase Front dash camera the rear camera was still unlaunched and “coming soon.” Knowing how much I really like the front camera, with its 2K resolution, interior facing camera, and very protective alerts, it was perfect sense to pick up the rear camera as soon as it was available. I generally wouldn’t talk about any issues that a manufacturer had with their product because I don’t want to be disparaging. It’s actually quite the opposite. I want to commend them for how quickly they were able to address a firmware update with my main camera that kept the installation process going in a loop. I have never experienced such a rapid turnaround with any piece of technology! I got an email saying they’d already looked at the logs and the engineer was ready to send a patch out over the air. This is one of the big advantages to having a connected camera, and I got to see it in action! Kudos to the entire team at Nextbase for being so customer focused. That includes having a trim prying tool in the box for your adventures in cable running to the back window. The camera itself has a wide field of view and good resolution. It integrates into all of the other Nextbase sensors seamlessly and I feel more protected knowing my car has a near 360 of view. Yes, it’s a little quirky - as we speak it’s sending me push notifications that there’s motion near my car while it’s still on. I wish it would voltage or vehicle state sense and know it’s time to cut that out, but that’s about the only suggestion I could make. If you have the front camera, buy it. If you need a front camera, make sure you pick up this one too!

I've been using the normal iQ dash camera without the rear view for a while and I love it so it's nice to be able to easily add in the rear camera without much fuss or hassle. Overall the main things I noticed is that install was super easy all you have to do is run a single cable from up front where the existing iQ dash cam is to the rear of your car where you want the rear camera to be mounted. I have a smaller hatchback so the cable was more than enough length wise (so much so that I had to think about where to hide the extra cable) so even in a larger vehicle I don't think the included cable length will be an issue. All of the mounting was also super easy just clean the window and stick the camera where it needs to be, super simple and easy. For adding the camera in the phone app for the iQ camera its also very straight forward. you swipe up on your camera in the home screen the one with the map and the camera preview and then you tap the add rear camera button. Then Just follow the prompts for when to connect the camera. It was that easy. It then did a camera software update (probably so the rear camera software could be updated/matched) and after a few minutes its there in the app to view. This has been one of the most painless rear camera installs I've done. I'm sure running the cable in some cars might be more difficult than others but in my car it was super straight forward and easy. video quality when looking at downloaded videos is just as good as the front camera at least to me its hard to notice a real difference which is nice since that's not always the case when you add rear modules to other systems. And even in the streaming mode the camera view is pretty good and looks similar to the front facing camera. I've also noticed that viewing angle from the rear is nice and wide so it covers everything I would want a rear facing camera to see. Overall the system works well and was super easy to install which is always a bonus in my books.

The Nextbase iQ rear camera is designed to complement the Nextbase iQ dash cam system, providing an extra layer of protection and peace of mind. The Nextbase iQ Rear Camera box came with the rear camera, two zip-ties, a 26-foot USB C cable, a stick-on cable holder, wipes to clean the window, an extra 3m window tape, and a plastic pry tool to help hide the camera cable along the seams of the vehicle.  I encountered some troubles with the initial setup.  The Nexbase iQ App was unable to recognize the rear camera.  I tried uninstalling and reinstalling the app and disconnecting and reconnecting the USB-C cable from both the base camera and the rear camera. After several unsuccessful attempts, I waited for approximately 20 minutes, restarted the engine on my vehicle, and the rear camera connected to the app.  Once connected, the app asked to be updated.  I received an error message that my cellular phone must be connected to a 4G network.  So, I took the vehicle for a drive.  After several minutes, the rear camera connected perfectly.  I took several trips around town before reviewing the footage on the app.  The rear camera's standout feature is its high-resolution recording in 1440p Quad HD, which even in low light conditions, captured clear and detailed footage. The rear camera's 140-degree field of view covered a broad area behind my vehicle. Besides providing all-around vehicle protection, this camera offers smart sense parking (protection against threats while your vehicle is parked), Guardian Mode provides an extra layer of security by notifying you of any unauthorized movement or speeding,  Roadwatch AI (Not currently available) offers insights into road conditions and potential hazards.  Before considering the rear camera, it's crucial to ensure compatibility with your existing Nestbase iQ dash cam model. The Nextbase iQ rear camera is compatible with IQ Models 1K,2K, or 4K, ensuring that it seamlessly integrates with your current setup. Some advanced features might require a subscription to the Nextbase IQ service, but the Nextbase iQ rear camera is a solid choice for those seeking to enhance their vehicle's security. Its high-resolution recording, Smart Sense Parking, and Guardian Mode features offer valuable protection.