I have one of these installed for when I'm towing my (large) box trailer. Normally the car's interior mirror is completely blocked, but I have the camera installed on the back of the trailer and powered up from the trailer's lighting circuit. All I have to do is turn the car/trailer lights on, set the monitor (mounted on the dashboard) to "mirror" view and voila! ... I have a full view behind the trailer exactly as if I was looking in a normal rear view mirror. Much safer than having to rely solely on the door mirrors when I'm changing lanes as I can see what, if anything, is coming up directly behind me.
This is the exact install I am planning. My concern is abundance of wire. Did you cut off all of the unused to wire it directly? What did you do with the antenna portion of the wire? Thanks
@@davelocke3245 - does the camera overheat if its permanently on, I too am mounting one on my trailerboard , seems to get pretty hot , don't want to burn it out.
Some questions about this. 1 - Do they sell spare suction mounts? What if the suction cup goes bad later and I can't find a spare ? Then, the camera is useless. 2 - What if my cigarette lighter socket is already used? My socket is already connected to a splitter which has free USB ports. So, it would be nice if the screen allowed you to select USB or lighter plug.
Ditch the suction cup I hate the suction cup system, impairs vision and often comes unstuck. It seems that most cell phone holders have a ball connection system compatible with the one on the monitor mounting bracket on the suction cup system. You can simply unscrew the cell phone holder and screw on the monitor mounting bracket. I used a cell phone holder which is inserted into my CD slot (who plays CDs these days?). Its positioned perfectly for viewing, is unobtrusive and very secure.
What about the camera angle? Is it adjustable? I’m thinking about this for my car trailer (enclosed) 24’. I would want it installed at the top of the trailer.
Love you videos! Is there a simple way for me to connect this backup camera on a travel trailer in such a way that it stays powered at all times (not just when I am in reverse), how can I power it that way?
Great video. One question. My unit only comes on when my vehicle is in ACC mode. As soon as I start the car it gets now power. Would u know what’s going on?
Very helpful video, thank you. Where did you mount the antenna? Does it have to be outside of the car? And can you suggest a way to mount the camera so that it can be quickly disconnected and reconnected? I live in an area where if I leave any exposed electronics outside my car they will disappear.
What can I hook into in the trunk to keep the camera on all the time without having the head lights turned on whenever I'm driving and not just backing up.
Just got the device but really struggling to figure out how to connect the wire to the reverse cable on a 2015 Ford transit connect. Hope you can help out? Thank you
Nice video. I’m in the market for one of these. I’m also an amateur when it comes to multi-meters - how did you use it to determine the positive or negative wires on the reverse light? Thanks!
Amazing Explanation and Installation Sir , I was wondering if I can add additional front camera , does the monitor has switch to switch to front camera whenever i need , appreciated
There is no option to add an additional camera. If you install the camera in the front, you will have to connect the red wire to a 12V source with a switch for you to turn on/off manually.
Newer model I got yesterday had self tapping clips so no need to splice the rear light wires. Nice improvement. I will try to mount directly on dash. Don't know if I can trust that suction cup though. How has it been so far with that mounting? Thank you!
Hi, great video! I also watched your review of the Auto VOX Solar Wireless Backup camera. Which one of the two is better to buy? The Solar one looks like it doesn't get wired to reverse lights but you have to push a button every time you want to go in reverse. The other camera (CS-2) automatically goes on and displays on screen as soon as you go in reverse. What is the advantage of having the Solar camera? Thank you
Had a very disappointing experience with the solar unit. Unless you live in a very sunny climate (I live in Vancouver so no luck there!) and the car is outdoors most of time, the solar system simply doesn't recharge enough to power the camera. Consequently, i was frequently having to recharge it via the USB connection which is a real pain. Gave up on it eventually and it is now in my junk pile. i went to the CS-2 which is much more reliable but you have to wire to the reverse lights which can be quite tricky lon some cars if the reverse lights are not readily accessible from the trunk. I installed one of these cameras on a Honda Civic sedan and the wiring was in fact very easy then I installed one on a Honda Element, which with the clamshell tailgate turned out to be real character builder....took me most of the day and about a six pack of beer.
I have a 2009 Mazda CX-7 GT (SUV) and it has the back door that rises BUT the back lights are on the side of the vehicle. How difficult would it be to add this to my vehicle?
You will have to remove one side of the light to locate the reverse wire and tap onto it. You will also need to see if there is an access hole for you to pass your wire to that backup wire.
@@dial2fast There is but my concern is that I will not be able to snake the wires through the top where the hatch (not sure if this is the correct word) then down through the interior towards where I can gain access to rear lights.
@@chrispower475 There is a rubber loom that you can fish the wire through on the hatch. Keep in mind that's a lot of work and most of the panels will have to be removed. You will need a coat hanger or long zip tie to help fish the wire through. If you have never done any kind of installs, it can be very challenging. It's really up to you if you want to try, or perhaps pay a car install shop several hundred dollars to to install it for you.
@@dial2fast this video that I'm sending covers removing the side interior at the back thus making it possible to attach the wires to the backup lights? czcams.com/video/1Q1aJp46oa0/video.html
@@dial2fast Ya, I do get it but I think I'm relatively confident that I can fish them through the top of the door through that rubber loom (that houses wires going some where) then down to the lights! I just have to keep positive when attempting this, lol Thank you for the quick feedback, I honestly appreciate this!
On Amazon, I watched the company video for this Auto-VOX CS-2 camera and it confused me. While operating the backup camera, the operator was fiddling with a cell phone. Do you need a cell phone to access or utilize all the features of this system?
I just went and watched that video and it's really not a good video. What they were showing you is the cellphone cellular signal does not interfere with the wireless backup camera signal when you are making a call.
@@dial2fast Thanks for the clarification. I just saw a video on this CS-2 system by Scotty Kilmer. It was very informative and convincing. He likes the system. I did leave a response asking if he had a new favorite backup system since his CS-2 video was three years old. But I see that the CS-2 system is still one of the more popular systems on Amazon. I should just buy one and get it over with.
why did you strip a small section of both wires but you only soldered one wire. You never attached anything to the pink wire. What gives? You don't mention the ground wire.???
When I got my CS-2 it worked wonderfully. However, it lost its pairing and refuses to pair again. There is nothing from Auto-Vox on the net on how to solve this problem and no way that I have found to talk to anyone at the company. I've tried everything I can including what the manual says, checking electrical connections, dismounting the camera and putting it close to the display unit, and so forth. Nothing works. On this basis I would not recommend this, nor Auto-Vox in general (because there does not appear to be a way to get help from them if something goes wrong. If it looses its pairing it becomes junk!
@@johnbankston72 Hi, thanks. However, I wired it to be a "rear-view" camera - operating all the time while driving, so I could look at my trailer. It did not need to be in reverse to operate. Anyway, thanks for offering the insight.
I installed the Auto-Vox system in my car. It turns on when the car is placed in reverse but the image is upside down. The guidelines are at the top. What did I do wrong?
"wireless" means that you do not need to wire it from back to front. What you need to do is install the monitor and rear camera seperately and there are no transmitter like the traditional wrieless backup camera kit.
Man, this is not worth a camera labeled "wireless", looks like one must be a Bodyshop person to be able to do this, imagine you short something or drop the light and break them and cost you over $1,000 at a dealer for a $100 camera.
In my opinion this is very expensive. You do not need to pay so much for a camera that only you would use it when you go backwards. these cameras only serve when you leave your Drive Way but in some parking lots they do not work. You would have to put the camera inside the car in the back seat so you could see more. I use the YI Dome camera, and it only costs less than $ 50 Dlls.
that comment makes no sense and the camera you use is made for home surveillance not for backing up a car for 100 bucks its not expensive and its waterproof
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I have one of these installed for when I'm towing my (large) box trailer. Normally the car's interior mirror is completely blocked, but I have the camera installed on the back of the trailer and powered up from the trailer's lighting circuit. All I have to do is turn the car/trailer lights on, set the monitor (mounted on the dashboard) to "mirror" view and voila! ... I have a full view behind the trailer exactly as if I was looking in a normal rear view mirror. Much safer than having to rely solely on the door mirrors when I'm changing lanes as I can see what, if anything, is coming up directly behind me.
This is the exact install I am planning. My concern is abundance of wire. Did you cut off all of the unused to wire it directly? What did you do with the antenna portion of the wire? Thanks
@@davelocke3245 - does the camera overheat if its permanently on, I too am mounting one on my trailerboard , seems to get pretty hot , don't want to burn it out.
Quite a few wires for a wireless system!
well theres no wifi from a lightbulb so...
Shouldn't it be wireless? I see many wires... 🤔
Excelente tutorial muy util para los que no somos técnicos ni mecánicos. gracias mil.
Your un boxing and review was spot on. The camera system itself was so-so.
thanks purchased during a lightning deal . Good for the price!
Great video, on this camera don’t they ha e an adjustment for the guidelines to
Narrow or wide in it ?
Thank you for the video . Can I use it as a front parking camera ?
Some questions about this.
1 - Do they sell spare suction mounts?
What if the suction cup goes bad later and I can't find a spare ? Then, the camera is useless.
2 - What if my cigarette lighter socket is already used?
My socket is already connected to a splitter which has free USB ports. So, it would be nice if the screen allowed you to select USB or lighter plug.
Ditch the suction cup
I hate the suction cup system, impairs vision and often comes unstuck. It seems that most cell phone holders have a ball connection system compatible with the one on the monitor mounting bracket on the suction cup system. You can simply unscrew the cell phone holder and screw on the monitor mounting bracket. I used a cell phone holder which is inserted into my CD slot (who plays CDs these days?). Its positioned perfectly for viewing, is unobtrusive and very secure.
What about the camera angle? Is it adjustable? I’m thinking about this for my car trailer (enclosed) 24’. I would want it installed at the top of the trailer.
Well done video. I may have to purchase one of these.
Me too!
Good video. How does this compare with the Camry factory reversing camera?
cartrade delhi
@@rajanmt1478 what?
Thanks for the tutorial video, that's awesome 👌 👏 👍
Love you videos! Is there a simple way for me to connect this backup camera on a travel trailer in such a way that it stays powered at all times (not just when I am in reverse), how can I power it that way?
Great video. One question. My unit only comes on when my vehicle is in ACC mode. As soon as I start the car it gets now power. Would u know what’s going on?
Very helpful video, thank you. Where did you mount the antenna? Does it have to be outside of the car? And can you suggest a way to mount the camera so that it can be quickly disconnected and reconnected? I live in an area where if I leave any exposed electronics outside my car they will disappear.
The antenna is placed inside the vehicle for this install.
How long is the total length of wire for the camera and power/back signal light connector together?
What's the difference between the W2, CS 2, and the TD 2 - seem to all have similar features?????
Did you find out? I'm wondering that too
Grewal they are.the same but some are newer and some older. Doubt if it matters
is it really wireless?
Great video!Thank you
What can I hook into in the trunk to keep the camera on all the time without having the head lights turned on whenever I'm driving and not just backing up.
Just got the device but really struggling to figure out how to connect the wire to the reverse cable on a 2015 Ford transit connect. Hope you can help out? Thank you
can u keep the camera on ? I want one that shows me everything behind me not just when im backing up
Nice video. I’m in the market for one of these. I’m also an amateur when it comes to multi-meters - how did you use it to determine the positive or negative wires on the reverse light? Thanks!
Here is a video on how to use a multimeter czcams.com/video/9IZUvTyOGAk/video.html
Amazing Explanation and Installation Sir , I was wondering if I can add additional front camera , does the monitor has switch to switch to front camera whenever i need , appreciated
There is no option to add an additional camera. If you install the camera in the front, you will have to connect the red wire to a 12V source with a switch for you to turn on/off manually.
Can we hook it up so that the camera is on all the time?
Excelente explicación
Awesome video!
Can you ad a second camera?
Thanks. Very informative
Wooow amazing video
It now been 2 years or so Hows it holding up!?!
Nice video !!
5:05
Fabulous!!!!!!
Does this camera allow for a 2nd camera?
A rear camera and a front bumper camera
thank u man
Really is not bad at all
Newer model I got yesterday had self tapping clips so no need to splice the rear light wires. Nice improvement. I will try to mount directly on dash. Don't know if I can trust that suction cup though. How has it been so far with that mounting? Thank you!
Did the suction cup work?
Nice video, do you have a install video for the front?
I have a camra ,but it's not very clear.Its like it is long dis.How can i fix this??
Hi, great video! I also watched your review of the Auto VOX Solar Wireless Backup camera. Which one of the two is better to buy? The Solar one looks like it doesn't get wired to reverse lights but you have to push a button every time you want to go in reverse. The other camera (CS-2) automatically goes on and displays on screen as soon as you go in reverse. What is the advantage of having the Solar camera? Thank you
Had a very disappointing experience with the solar unit. Unless you live in a very sunny climate (I live in Vancouver so no luck there!) and the car is outdoors most of time, the solar system simply doesn't recharge enough to power the camera. Consequently, i was frequently having to recharge it via the USB connection which is a real pain. Gave up on it eventually and it is now in my junk pile. i went to the CS-2 which is much more reliable but you have to wire to the reverse lights which can be quite tricky lon some cars if the reverse lights are not readily accessible from the trunk. I installed one of these cameras on a Honda Civic sedan and the wiring was in fact very easy then I installed one on a Honda Element, which with the clamshell tailgate turned out to be real character builder....took me most of the day and about a six pack of beer.
I have a 2009 Mazda CX-7 GT (SUV) and it has the back door that rises BUT the back lights are on the side of the vehicle. How difficult would it be to add this to my vehicle?
You will have to remove one side of the light to locate the reverse wire and tap onto it. You will also need to see if there is an access hole for you to pass your wire to that backup wire.
@@dial2fast There is but my concern is that I will not be able to snake the wires through the top where the hatch (not sure if this is the correct word) then down through the interior towards where I can gain access to rear lights.
@@chrispower475 There is a rubber loom that you can fish the wire through on the hatch. Keep in mind that's a lot of work and most of the panels will have to be removed. You will need a coat hanger or long zip tie to help fish the wire through. If you have never done any kind of installs, it can be very challenging. It's really up to you if you want to try, or perhaps pay a car install shop several hundred dollars to to install it for you.
@@dial2fast this video that I'm sending covers removing the side interior at the back thus making it possible to attach the wires to the backup lights?
czcams.com/video/1Q1aJp46oa0/video.html
@@dial2fast Ya, I do get it but I think I'm relatively confident that I can fish them through the top of the door through that rubber loom (that houses wires going some where) then down to the lights! I just have to keep positive when attempting this, lol
Thank you for the quick feedback, I honestly appreciate this!
Does this work during bad weather?
YES, stalble transmission and image during bad weather
On Amazon, I watched the company video for this Auto-VOX CS-2 camera and it confused me. While operating the backup camera, the operator was fiddling with a cell phone. Do you need a cell phone to access or utilize all the features of this system?
I just went and watched that video and it's really not a good video. What they were showing you is the cellphone cellular signal does not interfere with the wireless backup camera signal when you are making a call.
@@dial2fast Thanks for the clarification. I just saw a video on this CS-2 system by Scotty Kilmer. It was very informative and convincing. He likes the system. I did leave a response asking if he had a new favorite backup system since his CS-2 video was three years old. But I see that the CS-2 system is still one of the more popular systems on Amazon. I should just buy one and get it over with.
for a stable signal backup camera kit, i would like to pay for it
why did you strip a small section of both wires but you only soldered one wire. You never attached anything to the pink wire. What gives? You don't mention the ground wire.???
How is this wireless???? I see a bunch of wires to install
I understand what you mean. It's not totally wireless like bluetooth.
Exactly! I would destroy something on my vehicle trying to follow these instructions.
When I got my CS-2 it worked wonderfully. However, it lost its pairing and refuses to pair again. There is nothing from Auto-Vox on the net on how to solve this problem and no way that I have found to talk to anyone at the company. I've tried everything I can including what the manual says, checking electrical connections, dismounting the camera and putting it close to the display unit, and so forth. Nothing works. On this basis I would not recommend this, nor Auto-Vox in general (because there does not appear to be a way to get help from them if something goes wrong. If it looses its pairing it becomes junk!
The vehicle must be in reverse gear when attempting the pair option via the monitor per the user manual.
@@johnbankston72 Hi, thanks. However, I wired it to be a "rear-view" camera - operating all the time while driving, so I could look at my trailer. It did not need to be in reverse to operate. Anyway, thanks for offering the insight.
I installed the Auto-Vox system in my car. It turns on when the car is placed in reverse but the image is upside down. The guidelines are at the top. What did I do wrong?
Maxine Doyle lol you probably placed the camera upside down
Maybe you should turn the car upside down... just saying lol
Or you might have the LCD monitor mounted upside down.
Totally skips over how to turn on camera. Fantastic.
It'll flip on when your car is in reverse.
Sees 1080p or 720P?
it is 720P
@@benzeng3737 Thank you.
Wireless ????
"wireless" means that you do not need to wire it from back to front. What you need to do is install the monitor and rear camera seperately and there are no transmitter like the traditional wrieless backup camera kit.
So much for "wireless"
It is Wireless? You still need to power Wireless. They do sell a Solar Powered one.
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The rear cam stick our so much ...I hated the look
Remove taillight assembly...........oh well.
Gee great, looks like a pain in the ASS
Man, this is not worth a camera labeled "wireless", looks like one must be a Bodyshop person to be able to do this, imagine you short something or drop the light and break them and cost you over $1,000 at a dealer for a $100 camera.
J
Is there a reason? That every sentence? Is a question?
Why do you say that?
In my opinion this is very expensive. You do not need to pay so much for a camera that only you would use it when you go backwards. these cameras only serve when you leave your Drive Way but in some parking lots they do not work. You would have to put the camera inside the car in the back seat so you could see more. I use the YI Dome camera, and it only costs less than $ 50 Dlls.
that comment makes no sense and the camera you use is made for home surveillance not for backing up a car for 100 bucks its not expensive and its waterproof
lol yeah try ur surveillance camera at -30 Celsius 😂