When this applies
Use this article when you need to:
Understand how Witness Mode Lite works.
Set up Witness Mode Lite in the Nextbase App.
Start or stop Witness Mode Lite.
Understand how footage is protected during a Witness Mode Lite session.
Set up emergency contacts.
Process / information
How does Witness Mode Lite work?
Witness Mode Lite allows you to protect important footage using a voice command.
To start Witness Mode Lite:
Say “Hey Dash Cam, witness mode.”
The Dash Cam starts a Witness Mode Lite session.
Footage is protected with a Witness Mode tag.
The Dash Cam records and protects footage for 15 minutes.
To stop Witness Mode Lite:
Say “Hey Dash Cam, stop witness mode.”
The Dash Cam stops Witness Mode Lite.
Footage recorded during the session remains protected on the SD card.
Set up Witness Mode Lite
Open the Nextbase App.
Select More in the bottom-right corner.
Under Driver Safety, select Witness Mode Lite.
Set up your contacts and send the invitation code.
Automatic file protection
All files recorded during a Witness Mode Lite session are automatically saved as protected files.
Every 1-minute file recorded while Witness Mode Lite is active is automatically protected on the SD card.
Protected files are not overwritten by normal loop recording until the protected file space is full.
Emergency notifications
When Witness Mode Lite is triggered, your chosen emergency contacts receive notifications by SMS and email so they know an incident may have occurred.
Troubleshooting
If a voice command is not recognised:
Speak clearly and use the exact phrases.
Check that the Dash Cam microphone is not muted.
Check that voice control is enabled in the settings.
If there are no protected files after using Witness Mode Lite:
Confirm that the Witness Mode voice prompt was acknowledged on the Dash Cam.
Check that the SD card is inserted, compatible and not full or corrupted.
If your emergency contacts are not receiving notifications:
Make sure your emergency contacts are set up correctly in the app.
Check that your phone had a data connection and was connected to the Dash Cam during or shortly after the event.
What to expect
When Witness Mode Lite is active, footage recorded during the session is automatically protected.
Your chosen emergency contacts will receive notifications by SMS and email when Witness Mode Lite is triggered.
Still need help?
If Witness Mode Lite is not working as expected, follow the troubleshooting steps above.