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Switching from MyNextbase Connect to the Nextbase App

This article explains why you should switch from MyNextbase Connect to the Nextbase App, and shows you how to either move your existing footage over or start fresh, so you can continue using your Dash Cam with the latest app and its improved features.

Why switch to the Nextbase App?

The Nextbase App is the new home for your Dash Cam footage and features. It offers improved reliability, easier sharing, and support for the latest Nextbase products. Moving from MyNextbase Connect ensures you keep getting updates and the best experience.

Option 1 - Upgrade and keep your footage

Use this option if you want to move your existing clips from MyNextbase Connect into the Nextbase App.

  1. Open MyNextbase Connect on your phone.

  2. Tap Move to the Nextbase App.

  3. Tap Move my data.

  4. When prompted, download the Nextbase App from the App Store or Google Play Store.

  5. After installing, go back to MyNextbase Connect and tap Copy data.

  6. Wait while your data copies.

    • Copying may take a few minutes depending on how much footage you have saved.

  7. Tap Move to complete the upgrade.

  8. Confirm that MyNextbase Connect will be disabled, then tap Open Nextbase App.

  9. Connect your Dash Cam to the Nextbase App by following the connection guide.

    Note: Make sure that you unpair your camera in your phones Bluetooth settings before connecting through the Nextbase App

After this upgrade, MyNextbase Connect will be disabled and you will use the Nextbase App instead.

Option 2 - Start fresh with the Nextbase App

Use this option if you do not need to keep files saved in MyNextbase Connect and prefer a clean start.

  1. Unpair your Dash Cam from your phone’s Bluetooth settings.

  2. Delete the MyNextbase Connect app from your phone.

  3. Download the Nextbase App from the App Store or Google Play Store.

  4. Open the Nextbase App and follow the connection steps to set it up as a new installation.

With this method, all files saved in MyNextbase Connect will be lost and will not transfer to the Nextbase App.

Extra tips

  • Keep your Dash Cam nearby and powered on when you first connect it to the Nextbase App.

Troubleshooting

“Move to the Nextbase App” option not showing

  • Check that you are using the latest version of MyNextbase Connect.

  • Update the app from the App Store or Google Play Store and try again.

Copying data takes a long time

  • Do not close either app until the process is complete.

Dash Cam not connecting to the Nextbase App after the move

  • Confirm Bluetooth is on and the Dash Cam is in pairing mode.

  • If needed, forget the Dash Cam in Bluetooth settings and reconnect using the Nextbase App’s connection guide.

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