Installing your Series 2 Dash Cam with the Nextbase Hardwire Kit
What you’ll need
- Nextbase Series 2 Hardwire kit with fuse tap.
- Access to a permanent live fuse or ignition fuse on your vehicle.
- Basic tools like a screwdriver and a trim tool.
Step-by-step installation
- Locate the fusebox
- Choose a fuse:
Permanent live fuse → Will power the Dash Cam at all times and allows the use of Smart Parking.
Ignition fuse → Will only power the Dash Cam when the vehicle is on. - Remove the chosen fuse from your fuse box and insert the fuse tap.
- Connect the power cable to your GPS mount.
- Ground the hardwire kit to a metal point on the vehicle.
- Test the Dash Cam by turning the ignition on and off.
- Hide the cables neatly using the trim tool.
- Complete a final check to confirm the setup works.
Permanent vs ignition fuse
- A permanent live fuse allows Smart Parking to work, as the camera gets power when the ignition is off.
- An ignition fuse does not allow Smart Parking since the camera only gets power when the ignition is on.
How to install a Nextbase hardwire kit in your car
Can I use Smart Parking with an ignition live?
No, the battery in your Series 2 camera is very small and only acts as a backup to the main power supply in case of an emergency. The battery is not intended to allow the use for Smart Parking; using Smart Parking with an ignition fuse may cause the Dash Cams battery to fail.
💡 Helpful Tips
Use a fuse with a maximum rating of 15A.
The Nextbase Series 2 Hardwire kit has a cut-off at 11.6V to protect your battery.
Avoid running any cables over the airbag in the pillar of your vehicle.
If you're unsure, ask a professional installer for help.