Why Is My Dash Cam Beeping? How to Fix It?

Dash cams are becoming more and more popular among drivers who want to record their journeys, protect themselves from false claims, or capture some amazing scenery.

But what if your dash cam starts making annoying beeping sounds? What does it mean and how can you stop it?

In this blog post, how to identify the beeping problem and solve it in simple steps. Let’s put an end to the beeping nightmare and enjoy a peaceful drive!

Table of Contents

• Why is my Dashcam Beeping? Three Common Reasons
  • The Dash Cam Is Not in Recording Mode
  • The Dash Cam Is Not Calibrated
  • The Dash Cam Has Low Battery
• Why is My Nexar Dashcam Beeping?
• Other Ways to Stop Dash Cam Beeping
• Wrap Up

Why is my Dashcam Beeping? Three Common Reasons

There can be many reasons why your dash cam is beeping, but three of them are quite common.

The Dash Cam Is Not in Recording Mode

The most likely reason why your dash cam is beeping is that your dash cam is not in recording mode — It’s sitting idle and not saving any video or audio clips.

The root of the problem is usually a bad or full microSD card. The microSD card is the dash cam’s memory bank – where it stores all the footage it records. If the card is damaged or full, the dash cam can’t write anything on it.

To solve this problem, check your microSD card and make sure it fits snugly into the dash cam. Just take out the card and plug it into a computer or another device that can read it.

If the card is corrupted, wipe it clean or get a new one. If the card is full, do clear some space or move some files to another storage device.

Also, make sure that you are using a good-quality SD card that matches your dash cam. Some dash cams are picky and need a specific type or speed of SD cards to work well. You can find out what kind of cards your dash cam likes on the manufacturer’s website or manual.

The Dash Cam Is Not Calibrated

Another reason why your dash cam is beeping is that it is out of whack — the camera is not level with the horizon and needs to be tweaked. It messes up the quality and accuracy of the recorded footage, especially if you have a fancy dash cam that has bells and whistles like GPS, lane departure warning, or collision detection.

Calibrate the camera for your specific model to fix this problem. You might see some prompts on the screen which you can take to calibrate it. Or use a level tool or a smartphone app to help you with the process.

You can also find the nitty-gritty details on how to calibrate your dash cam on the manufacturer’s website or manual.

The Dash Cam Has Low Battery

A less common reason why your dash cam is beeping is that it may have a low battery. It might be an alert that the camera is running out of juice and may shut down soon. This can happen if your dash cam is not connected to a power source or if the battery is defective.

You can use a cigarette lighter socket or a USB port in your vehicle to plug in the dash cam and fix this problem.

We recommend checking the condition of your battery and replacing it if it is faulty. Some dash cams have built-in batteries that last for a few minutes or hours without external power – while for some models, you have to buy external batteries to record for longer periods of time.

Some power cables and adapters may not deliver enough current or voltage to power your dash cam properly. Before leaving off for a drive, ensure that you are using a reliable power cable and adapter that are compatible with your dash cam.

You can check the specifications of your dash cam and the recommended power accessories on the manufacturer’s website or manual.

If you’re wondering what powers a dash cam, read our guide on how are dash cam powered.

Why is My Nexar Dashcam Beeping?

There could be several reasons for your Nexar Dash cam beeping, such as:

• The dashcam needs to be reset. Depending on the model of your dashcam, you might have to press the “Power Button” or the “Sync Button” a certain number of times to restore the factory settings.
• The app permissions are missing or disabled on your phone. You need to enable WiFi, Bluetooth, Local Network, Notifications, Background App Refresh (only for iPhone) or Location, Storage, Battery Optimization (for Android) for the Nexar app to stream videos from the dashcam to your phone.
• The dashcam is not connected to a power source or the USB cable is faulty. In this case, check the power supply and the cable and replace them if necessary.

Other Ways to Stop Dash Cam Beeping

• Check if the dash cam has any features like LDWS (Lane Departure Warning System) or FCWS (Forward Collision Warning System) that may cause false alerts and disable them if possible.
• Check if the dash cam has a shock sensor that may be too sensitive and adjust it to a lower setting or turn it off if possible.
• Check if the dash cam firmware is up to date and install any updates if available.
• Check if the dash cam is properly hardwired and installed and if there are any loose connections or wires that may cause interference or noise.
• Contact the dash cam manufacturer or seller for further troubleshooting or warranty service if you still face the problem.

Wrap Up

You should know that each dash cam model is uniquely designed and may beep for different reasons. Therefore, we recommend thoroughly reading the buying site or manufacturer details provided in the dash cam box to fully understand the device’s features and functions.

If the beeping sound is a common indication like LDWS and you find it distracting, you have the option to mute it either from the display screen or by using the dedicated app of the dash cam.

In a nutshell, the beeping sound may indicate various issues such as “not recording”, improper calibration, or low battery. To address these concerns, identify the cause of the beeping and utilize the information provided to resolve the issue accordingly!