- · This is the Help Flash IoT+, manufactured by the Spanish company Netun Solutions.
- The launch of this device responds to the objections of some users regarding previous versions: the new beacons have greater power
Madrid, June 18, 2025. - Netun Solutions, the pioneering company in the development of connected beacons, has listened to the objections of some users regarding the V-16 lights that will be mandatory from January 1, 2026 and has launched a new device on the market: the new Help Flash IoT + , an evolution of the current model, connected and approved by the DGT.
These connected beacons, which will be used starting next year to signal road breakdowns or accidents, feature improvements that address concerns some drivers have about the ones currently on the market.
The new beacons have a 186% more powerful light
In response to concerns that the V-16 light was not clearly visible during the day, the Spanish company, based in Vigo and Madrid, has increased the beacon's output to over 200 candlepower, representing a 186% increase. This is five times the minimum requirement for emergency vehicle signaling equipment and twice that of most other equipment on the market, ensuring user safety in all circumstances, both day and night.
“Since we launched the first V-16 beacon in 2016, innovation has been part of our DNA. It's not just about being the first, the most reliable, or the most technologically advanced, but about applying each advancement with a clear purpose: protecting lives through truly useful technology committed to road safety,” said Alejandro González, CMO of Netun.
The power of these new beacons is such that they feature the "Eye Protect" system, which dims the flashing for the first few seconds after activation to give the user time to position it on the vehicle's roof and avoid eye discomfort and glare caused by flashing lights at close range. In fact, they are the only ones on the market with this feature, ensuring safety when operating these devices, especially at night.
For its part, Netun explains that all approved V-16 lights emit high-intensity LED flashes visible up to 1 km and must pass visibility tests in full daylight, even in direct sunlight, in order to comply with DGT regulations.
Physical signage, but also virtual
However, the connected V-16 lights, in addition to visually signaling vehicles, also do so virtually by immediately, automatically, and anonymously sending a notification to the DGT traffic control center indicating the vehicle's exact location. This information is shared in real time through the DGT 3.0 Platform and the National Access Point with other road users.
This way, other drivers will be able to receive advance information about any incidents along their journey. This notification will not only appear on the variable information panels on the various roads, but will also be available on mobility apps on their phones and in the connected cars themselves.
The beacons adhere to any surface, even non-metallic ones.
Another objection some users have had about the V-16 is that some of them don't adhere to non-metallic surfaces, as they are magnetic. However, Netun's devices, in addition to being magnetic, have a non-slip rubber base, allowing them to remain horizontal regardless of the surface they are placed on, whether it's ferrous, alloy, or a glass roof.
In addition, they have passed endurance tests in adverse conditions, so they can also be placed on other surfaces visible to other drivers.
This new device remains compatible with the myIncidence App , the leading roadside assistance app.
