Nextbase Piqo Cam Tech Specs and Installation Guide
Tom Vondrasek | 2nd August 2025 | 5 minutes to read
The Piqo dash cam is one of the new intelligent range of dash cams released by Nextbase. There are 2 models, the Piqo 1K and the Piqo 2K which are the entry level cams for this next generation. To help make choosing Nextbase as your dash cam of choice, we have added additional details that are not on the product page.
Items added are:
Nextbase Piqo 1K & Piqo 2K Specification Table
When choosing a Piqo dash cam there is only one choice you need to make when choosing between the 1K and 2K models. This is the resolution of the dash cams recording ability. Resolution is how many little pixels are in the image being recorded. The higher the number, the more pixels there are, making the image sharper so you can easily see more details. The 2K model produces a better quality recording, the trade off is the purchase cost is higher. Also take into account the higher the cams recording resolution, the more storage space the video produced takes up.
The specification table below helps summarise all the features and benefits of both cams:
| Features | Piqo 1K | Piqo 2K |
|---|---|---|
| Cam maximum resolution | 1K@2560 1080p | 2K@2560 1440p |
| Lens polarising filter | No | No |
| Lens | 6 Layer f1.6 | 6 Layer f1.6 |
| Lens viewing angle | 140° | 140° |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Night vision | Yes - Enhanced night vision | Yes - Enhanced night vision |
| Built in Screen | No | No |
| Voice Control | Yes | Yes |
| QuickLink Wi-Fi | Yes -Wi-Fi 2.4Ghz | Yes -Wi-Fi 2.4Ghz |
| Bluetooth | Yes - Bluetooth 4.1 | Yes - Bluetooth 4.1 |
| GPS | 10Hz | 10Hz |
| Smart Parking Mode | Yes - Requires Quick or Pro power cable | Yes - Requires Quick or Pro power cable |
| Emergency Response | Yes - Requires subscription | Yes - Requires subscription |
| What3Words | No | No |
| Minimum App requirements | Android 8 & iOS 15 | Android 8 & iOS 15 |
| Click Windscreen Mounting | Yes - Crash tested | Yes - Crash tested |
Nextbase Piqo 1K & Piqo 2K Installation Guide
Nextbase Piqo - Simple Installation Guide Video
It covers:
- Installing the SD Card
- Positioning and installing the Piqo onto the inside of your windscreen
- Connecting the supplied power cable to a cigarette lighter socket
Note - To access features like Smart Parking you will need the Pro Install or Quick Connect Cables which are available separately - Using the supplied cabling tool to hide the power cabling
- Install the Nextbase App on your Smartphone and use the App to control and communicate with your Piqo dash cam
Nextbase Piqo 1K & Piqo 2K Monthly Plan Guide
To get the most value from your Piqo dash cam you need to understand the monthly plans on offer. There are only 2 to choices, so it is very straghtforward and easy to understand. You can choose which best suits your needs and budget. Signup is done using the Nextbase App, which you need to install on your phone to operate the camera and view the recorded footage. To help you make a decision, the table below shows the differences in the plans and covers both Piqo 1K & 2K dash cams.
The plans details are:
| Solo Free |
Protect $4.99 per month |
|---|---|
| iQ App | iQ App |
| Voice Control | Voice Control |
| Smart Parking | Smart Parking |
| Guardian Mode Lite | Guardian Mode Lite |
| Witness Mode Lite | Witness Mode Lite |
| Cloud Storage 30 Days | Cloud Storage 180 Days |
| Emergency SOS | |
| Additional 2 Years Warranty |
The Nextbase Piqo range of dash cams is a great entry level product if you want a cheap, feature rich recording device to help you out in times of trouble. Whether driving or parked it gives you piece of mind that whatever may happen, you will have it recorded to back up your side of the story.
