What is Driving Event Detection?
Driving Event Detection controls how sensitive your iQ is to sudden movements like harsh braking, sharp acceleration, or cornering whilst driving. Vehicles with stiff suspension or low ground clearance may trigger events more often than higher vehicles like SUVs.
Your iQ starts with Normal sensitivity as the default. Test it with your driving style and vehicle, then adjust as needed.
How do I adjust Driving Event Detection?
Follow these steps to change the sensitivity:
Open the iQ app.
Tap the More button (the three dots or three lines at the bottom right of the screen)
Select iQ Settings.
Tap Driving Event Detection.
Choose from these options:
Low sensitivity (fewer detections, good for bumpy roads).
Normal sensitivity (balanced for most driving).
High sensitivity (more detections, good for safety coaching).
Off (disables event detection completely).
Exit the menu to save changes.
Extra tips
Start with Normal and test this whilst driving. If you get too many notifications, lower to Low. If you miss important events, raise to High.
Low vehicles or rough roads benefit from Low sensitivity to avoid constant alerts.
Use High sensitivity if you want detailed feedback on your driving habits.
Events save automatically to the Events section in the app for review.
Troubleshooting
If you get too many events, lower the sensitivity one level and test for a few days of normal driving.
If no events save during harsh braking or swerves, raise the sensitivity and confirm your iQ firmware is up to date.
If changes do not take effect, restart your iQ (turn vehicle off/on) and check the setting again.
If events still seem wrong, ensure your iQ is mounted securely and level on the windscreen.
If issues continue, contact Nextbase support with your iQ model, app version, vehicle type, and examples of when events should/shouldn't trigger.