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Wide angle view Collision and speed reports Unlimited cloud storage Download videos from any device Detects & records events In this manual, we’ll show you how to install the HaloCam in your vehicle and connect it to the Nexar app for the safest driving experience possible. Let’s go! 2 | support@getnexar.
DOWNLOADING THE NEXAR APP If you haven’t yet downloaded the Nexar app, do so first:* 1. Download the app by searching for ‘Nexar’ in the App Store (iPhone) or Google Play (Android) 2.
PACKAGE CONTAINS 1. HaloCam 2. Holder 3. USB charger 4. USB power cable 5. Installation tool 6. Micro SD card 7. Cable clips 4 | support@getnexar.
ASSEMBLING THE CAMERA 1. Insert micro SD card into the micro SD slot on the camera until you hear a click 2. Insert the holder into the holder slot on the camera and slide to lock in place (The SD card may be pre-slotted for you) 3. Remove sticker from camera lens 4. To turn camera on and off, single tap the POWER button. Double tapping the POWER button might interrupt the camera’s WiFi connection.
ACTIVATING THE CAMERA IN YOUR VEHICLE 1. Connect the charging cable to the camera’s POWER port 6 | support@getnexar.
2. Install the USB charger in your vehicle’s power socket 3. Connect the other end of the charging cable to the USB charger’s 1A socket 4.
DO YOU HAVE AN IPHONE? Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Nexar (5G) 1. Open your iPhone’s settings 2. Tap on WiFi 3. Connect to the WiFi network that begins with ‘Nexar (5G)’ 4. Enter password: 12345678 5. Don't worry, your cellular data is still available Note: Make sure the blue WiFi light is never on. To turn off the light, double tap the POWER button. 8 | support@getnexar.
DO YOU HAVE AN ANDROID? SETTINGS 1. Double-press the camera’s power button 2. The camera’s WiFi indicator light will now IN DRIVE Auto start rides flash blue 3. Open the Nexar app 4. Go to Settings in the top-right corner DEVICES 5. Tap External camera External camera 6. After a few seconds, the camera and your phone will connect automatically Note: Make sure the blue WiFi light IS ALWAYS ON. To do so, double tap the POWER button.
INSTALLING THE CAMERA IN YOUR VEHICLE sticker lens towards the road windshield 1. Open Nexar and tap the camera icon (for Android) or the Drive button (for iPhone) 2. Wait a bit, your camera’s feed will show up in the Nexar app 3. Before sticking your camera to the windshield, make sure it has a clear view of the road. We recommend placing it behind and to the right of the rearview mirror 4. After choosing a location, clean any dust and dirt from that portion of the windshield 5.
TIPS FOR DRIVING WITH NEXAR Mount your phone, or it won’t work! Nexar must be fixed in place for its sensors to accurately analyze objects ahead, collisions, and more. You can let Nexar automatically detect when you start driving and begin recording on its own. On iPhone - Go to your iPhone’s settings, tap Nexar, set Location to ‘Always’. Then go to the settings screen inside the app and turn on ‘Auto start drive’. On Android - Go to Nexar’s settings menu in the app, and make sure ‘Auto start rides’ is on.
HOW TO HIDE THE CAMERA’S CABLE Watch the video: nxr.cm/hidecables 1. Sit in the passenger seat 2. With one hand, gently pull downthe edge of the fabric at the top of the windshield 3. With your other hand, use two fingers or the installation tool to insert the cable behind the ceiling fabric 4. You can use the cable clips provided if you prefer 12 | support@getnexar.
4. Open the passenger-side door 5. Insert the cable into the door’s seal from top to bottom 6. Bring the cable behind the glove compartment 7. Insert the remaining cable under the passenger-side floor mat 8.
STRUCTURE & BUTTONS 1. Rear camera port 2. Heat dissipation holes 3. Holder slot 4. Reset button 5. POWER port 6. Camera lens 7. Speaker 8. Power indicator light 9. WiFi indicator light 10. Microphone 11. Power button 12. Micro SD card slot 13. Heat dissipation holes 14 | support@getnexar.
Additional Info: Note: The camera will turn on and off automatically when you start and stop your vehicle. Indicator Lights: 1. Green light on: Camera powered on and active. 2. Red light flashing: Firmware upgrading. 3. Blue light flashing: Camera waiting for a WiFi-direct connection (for Android only). 4. Blue light on: Connected to an Android phone via WiFi-direct. Attention: The camera is meant to function within the temperature range of -20° to 70° C (-4° to 158° F).
is on a mission to end car crashes and make driving stress free. When you use our free app and a Nexar-ready dash cam, you join a safe driving network of vehicles. As more drivers in your area join this network, Nexar will start warning you of dangers on the road ahead. Buckle up, driving is about to change. DRIVE SAFELY! CONTACT US Email: support@getnexar.com | Help center: getnexar.
FCC WARNING This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
