This guide will help you set up automatic recording for Nexar Pro, Beam, or NEXC2 to enjoy videos available on your phone anytime.
About Automatic Recording
Automatic recording allows you to secure your drive recording to your phone so you can create clips even when you are not connected to your Nexar Pro, Beam, or NEXC2 dash cam. As soon as your Nexar Classic detects the dash cam over Bluetooth and WiFi, Nexar streams video directly from the Nexar Pro, Beam, or NEXC2 dash cam to your phone.
How to Enable Automatic Recording for Nexar Pro, Beam, and NEXC2 on iOS
Activate the automatic recording feature by following the instructions below:
1. Make sure your WiFi and Bluetooth permissions are turned on
2. Go to More > Dashcam > toggle on Automatic dash cam connection
3. Ensure that the Phone's Battery Optimization is toggled off
4. Go to your phone’s settings, click Nexar and enable the following permissions:
Notifications
Local network
Background app refresh
Automatic recording will not work if the Phone's battery optimization toggle is enabled. You can still recover your drives after the trip by creating a Clip.
How to Automatic Recording for Nexar Pro, Beam, and NEXC2 on Android
Activate the automatic recording feature by following the instructions below:
1. Turn on your phone’s Bluetooth, WiFi, and Location settings
2. Go to your phone’s settings and enable the following permissions:
Location (set to Allow all the time)
Physical activity (if you have a continuous power outlet)
Notifications
Storage
Location permission is not required for automatic recording and recording for Android OS 13. Although, please note that disabling this permission prevents the app from creating map routes for your Drives, Clips, and 1-Click Reports.
3. Open your phone’s battery settings and disable or exempt Nexar from the following:
Battery optimization
Background usage limits/restrictions
Sleeping apps/Apps put to sleep
4. Go to More > Dashcam > toggle on Auto start and stop
Having Trouble Setting up Automatic Recording for Your Nexar Pro, Beam, or NEXC2?
Use our troubleshooting instructions for for Nexar Pro, Beam, and NEXC2 to help in case you get into a bumpy road.