This article explains how the Dash cam stream and Remote Livestream work and the best situations for using each.
What is Dash cam stream?
Connect to your camera over WiFi and watch the live view right on your device! No delays, not remote, just an easy live view!
Important Note: The dash cam stream doesn't cache videos directly to the Nexar Connect app. Drives will still appear as timelapses. If you want to watch the drive at regular speed or save it to your phone, you can use the Direct Access feature. Meanwhile, to create clips remotely, use the Get High Resolution Clip option.
To learn more about the Direct Access and Get High Resolution Clip features, check out this article.
How to see the Dash cam stream from the app?
Simply connect the dash cam to your phone by following the steps below:
1. Go to the Nexar Connect app.
2. Tap More.
3. Go to Dash cam stream.
4. Select the dash cam where you want to see the live view (if applicable).
5. Double-tap the power button on the dash cam to authenticate the connection.
6. FOR iOS: When prompted, tap the "Join" when the app asks to join the Nexar WiFi.
7. See the dash cam's real-time live stream!
What is Remote Livestream?
View both the exterior and interior camera views in real-time right from your Nexar Connect app remotely!
How to launch Remote Livestreaming?
1. Connect the phone to the internet via WiFi or cellular data
2. Open the Nexar Connect app
3. Tap Live to start the stream
4. Tap End livestream to stop the stream
What's the difference between Dash cam stream and Remote Livestream?
There are a few things to remember to differentiate the two:
1. Dash cam stream feature needs the camera connected to the phone's WIFi network. This way, you shouldn't experience delays in viewing the camera's live view. You can use this feature when relocating the dash cam on your car's windshield, etc.
2. Since the Dash cam stream needs the camera and the phone connected, the phone has to be near the camera.
3. Remote Livestream only needs the phone connected to the internet, whether via WiFi or cellular data, to view the camera's live view remotely from anywhere you are.
4. Remote Livestream requires an active Nexar Connect Subscription.
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