Backup, rearview, or reverse cameras have become a popular feature in many vehicles in recent years. If your car doesn’t have one, you may be wondering if it’s possible to add this safety feature to your setup. Here’s a closer look at how you can get one and why you should.

Backup Cameras & Your Car

Benefits of Rearview Cameras

Having a reverse camera installed increases your vehicle’s safety. Backup technology gives drivers a much clearer view of anything behind their car as well as passing traffic and pedestrians, especially when used together with side and rearview mirrors. This is particularly helpful for vehicles that are higher off the ground, such as SUVs, since lower obstructions are not as visible just by looking through the back window. This technology can save the lives of small children and pets as well as prevent damage to vehicles and property.

Backup cameras are also helpful in navigating precarious driveways and parking areas. Many reverse cameras feature boundary lines and grid systems that help display when you’re getting too close to another car or a curb as well as alerting you when you’re no longer moving in a straight line while driving backward.

How to Add One

If your car doesn’t currently have a rearview camera, you can add one without much problem. Backup camera kits are available for most makes and models and can be conveniently installed by a professional car audio and electronics installer.

There are a few ways these can be added. Aftermarket devices include installing a camera on a back bumper while the recorder is placed on your rearview mirror or on a dashboard-mounted screen. If your vehicle has a video screen already in place, installers can connect your new device to display there.

The cost of installation will vary based on your choice. Integrating your camera through existing monitors will be costlier than adding separate devices. The priciest option is to swap out a standard radio for a completely new video setup, but the perk of this is that you can also include other options, such as navigation.

If you’re interested in adding a reverse camera to your car, the professionals at Sound Sensations Home Theater & Car Audio is here to help. Located in Marietta, GA, they offer original equipment manufacturer (OEM) options for some of the top car makes and models today as well as universal options that are cross-compatible. Their backup camera kits can be added to a factory screen, an aftermarket video screen or navigation system, or even as a standalone monitor. Call (770) 429-1600 to find out more or visit them online for a look at their rearview camera selections.