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Dashcam app

Your car is equipped with an exterior-facing camera linked to the dashcam app. The app can be used to record videos and take pictures of what is happening outside of the car.

You can record videos and take photos of the outside of your car using the exterior-facing camera via the dashcam app. The dashcam app is accessed via the app library .

 Important

Check that you can legally use the dashcam

In some regions, using a dashcam or recording public roads might be restricted or even prohibited. Before using the dashcam, make sure that you check the local laws and regulations regarding dashcam use as well as public recordings and photographs. You must comply with these laws and regulations at all times.

Your dashcam data

Recordings and photographs taken by the dashcam are stored on a memory card in the glove box. The dashcam data isn't stored in your car's system or in the cloud. Polestar does not have any access to the dashcam data.

 Note

Privacy policy

Before you can use the dashcam app, you must read and accept the privacy policy. This is shown the first time you open the app.

 Tip

The dashcam app can be added as a widget to your centre display's home view for quicker access.

Camera location

The dashcam app gets information from the exterior-facing camera for photos and recordings of the road ahead.

Exterior-facing camera location
The exterior-facing camera is located at the top of the windscreen.

Emergency recording

If your car detects an emergency situation, the dashcam app can automatically start an emergency recording of the road ahead. This can be helpful as it can provide you with information of the events leading up to and during the emergency situation. Events which trigger the emergency recording include collisions, emergency braking or urgent safety interventions from your car.

Emergency recordings can be triggered in emergency situations even if you haven't used the dashcam app before or accepted the privacy policy.

If an emergency recording is started, a message is shown in the centre display.

Dashcam system malfunctions

If the dashcam system malfunctions, a message will be shown in the centre display. Malfunctions can be due to the camera conditions not being fulfilled, a technical error with a camera or errors with the memory card. The message in the centre display typically conveys the suspected reason. Contact Polestar Customer Support if necessary.

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