MacVoices MacVoices #27072: CES - Nextbase Expands Real Dashcam Tech Through OEM Partnerships
Feb 13, 2026
Dustin Allred, Senior VP at Nextbase who leads product and OEM partnerships, discusses bringing dealer-installed dashcam tech into new cars. He covers Mitsubishi integrations, low-profile factory-style units, shared app features like parking and guardian modes, and the Pico phone-centric, screenless model. Conversation highlights how retail and OEM approaches expand real dashcam adoption.
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Annual CES Visit And Personal Use
- Chuck Joiner notes he already uses a Nextbase dashcam and sees continual product improvements.
- He visits Nextbase annually at CES because their dashcams keep getting better.
Dealer-Installed Dash Cams Through OEMs
- Nextbase is partnering with Mitsubishi to sell dealer-installed dash cams as OEM-approved accessories.
- This brings consumer-grade dashcam features into new cars while increasing category awareness.
Real Dash Cam Tech, Not Just Cameras
- Nextbase emphasizes "real dash cam technology" with proper lenses, processing, and field of view rather than generic OEM cameras.
- They aim to deliver parking, witness, and guardian modes in low-profile, integrated units using the same app as consumer models.