We have found backup cameras to be one of the more poorly reviewed categories that we’ve researched.Įditor’s Note: Supplies of backup cameras are affected by both global logistics problems and semiconductor (chip) shortages. If that doesn’t sound appealing, any body shop or car electronics shop will do it for you. For that, you won’t need any particular skills, but you will need at least a basic set of trim tools and lots of patience. Wired models will require, well, running wires inside your car, which you’ll probably want to tuck out of the way behind your interior trim. The more sophisticated cameras can “see” infrared waves even with little ambient light.Įven if you install a wireless backup camera (which have their own issues), you’ll still have to wire it up to a power source. Some backup cameras perform better than others in low-light conditions. For those that don’t, you’ll need a kit that comes with some kind of screen, either a small monitor or a mirror. We’ve included an option for a standalone add-on backup camera if that’s all you need, and some aftermarket navigation systems, such as those from Garmin/Nuvi, have inputs for backup cameras. Many vehicles have factory-installed touchscreens or monitors with backup camera input, or you may have an aftermarket screen with the right inputs installed in your vehicle already. First, you’ll need some type of monitor to pair with your aftermarket backup camera. There are some things to know before you start shopping for a rearview camera.

Garmin backup cam tied to gps