Times are changing. Get ahead of the pack with a WiFi Backup Camera for iPhone and Android Smartphone that connects to your smartphone seamlessly and streams its video content right into your phone display.

It’s wireless, comes with a rechargeable battery, and offers you a simple magnetic mount to attach it anywhere. You can use it to back up your vehicle, keep an eye on your hitch, or for any other reason you might come up with.

What You Get

You don’t always need a permanently fixed backup camera. A WiFi Backup Camera for iPhone and Android Smartphone can make a lot of sense in many situations, like when you’re occasionally pulling a trailer or switching cars regularly.

You get a high-quality and modern backup camera system which measures 4×3.3×2 inches and can easily and reliably get mounted on any metallic surface due to its magnetic base.

Following is a quick overview features of this WiFi backup camera for iPhone and Android smartphone.

• WiFi connection. This backup camera creates a WiFi hot-spot that your iPhone or Android smartphone can easily connect to for viewing the video stream.

• Rechargeable battery. With 2100 mAh, this backup camera will deliver its video to your connected smartphone for up to 5 hours before needing a recharge.

• Over 50-ft range. Its high-quality digital signals can be received up to 50 ft, and that’s even with obstructions.

• Strong magnetic base. No need to drill holes or unscrew your vehicle’s parts to install this camera, you can easily attach it anywhere metallic and get going.

• 30-ft night vision. With 6 infrared lights, you can count on clear vision day and night.

• IP68 certified. Assures you of an ingress protection from dust and water.

• Great savings. You don’t need an extra monitor since you can use your smartphone as a monitor.

How to Use this WiFi Backup Camera for iPhone and Android Smartphone.

Making use of this WiFi backup camera is relatively easy, just follow the steps below.

1. Install the App on your phone
An important part of this system is the smartphone app which you’ll need to download and install on your device first. Simply follow the app installation instructions provided for this package to install the right app for either the iPhone or Android.

2. Mount & Switch on the Camera
Once the app is correctly installed on your phone, mount the camera wherever you wish it and then switch it on. You’ll get a blue LED light to signal that it’s now working.

3. Go to your Phone’s WiFi Settings
Once the blue LED has confirmed that the camera is working, go to the WiFi settings page on your smartphone. You should find a new WiFi network with a name like “Sonix_***”, just connect to it. You can also save this network connection to enable you to connect more easily next time.

4. Launch the App
Once your phone is connected to the WiFi network, launch the app and you will now see the backup camera’s video stream on your phone.

The Features of our WiFi Backup Camera

You have seen a features overview of this camera system and how to use it. Now, here’s a more detailed look at these features.

• WiFi Connection

Conventional backup camera systems either use connecting cables, which requires a compatible monitor, or they send the signals wirelessly, which also requires a compatible monitor system. With our WiFi Backup Camera for iPhone and Android Smartphone, all you need is your WiFi-enabled Android or Apple smartphone to receive the signals from the camera.

• Rechargeable Battery

In a bid to make this camera as portable and versatile as possible, we included a rechargeable battery with a 2100 mA capacity. This enables the camera to send its signals for up to 5 hours at a go. We also include a USB cable in the package, so you can easily recharge the camera once the battery runs down.

• Over 50-ft Range

You can receive the signal at a maximum distance of 50 ft, allowing you enough flexibility to choose a mounting point for the camera. Obstructions are also not a worry at this distance, and this means you receive a fully clear digital video stream at 50 ft.

• Strong Magnetic Base

To make this camera as easy to use as possible, it has an industrial strength magnet in its base. This magnet can attach to any metallic surface and keep up a strong bond even at high vehicle speeds. This offers you a range of options on where to mount the camera. You can also mount it on non-metallic surfaces using the Velcro mounting pad, which is also included in the package.

• 30-ft Night Vision

With six infrared LEDs, you can back up your vehicle or simply watch your hitch even in pitch darkness. These LEDs provide enough illumination for a distance up to 30 ft, enabling you to hitch or backup any time you want to, and without needing extra lighting.

• IP68 certified

The IP (Ingress Protection) rating for electronic devices is a standard protocol of testing and certifying how much protection the device’s case offers for the components inside it against solids and liquids. The first number certifies it for solids, while the second number is for liquids.With an IP rating of 68, this WiFi Backup Camera for iPhone and Android Smartphone is certified hermetically sealed. This means that it’s dust tight and water-tight even when immersed in water.

• Great savings

Using WiFi is a clever means of saving money because you don’t need to buy a monitor anymore. Nearly everyone also has an iPhone or Android smartphone these days, so it’s a very sensible technology.

Package Contents

1x Wifi
1x USB cable for rechargeable battery-powered
1x Velcro mounting pad

Conclusion

You can obviously see and appreciate how flexible and effective this WiFi camera system is. It enables you the freedom of using it in flexible ways, even beyond hitching.

Should you have any question about this system, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us.

Our contact-us page lists the many ways you can get in touch and we’re always happy to be of help.

Let’s quick look at the features of this wireless magnetic battery powered portable rear view backup camera:

• A magnetic base, which makes the camera easily attachable to most vehicle surfaces, as long as it is metallic.

• 9-Volt battery power, which makes the camera independent of a vehicle for power supply, increasing installation freedom.

• Wireless connection up to 70 ft., which makes this system independent of connecting wires.

• Portable design allows you to easily switch the system from one vehicle to the other.

• Night vision capability enables you to backup safely even in the dark.

• IP68 rating means your camera is well protected from dust, sand, and rain.

How to use this wireless magnetic portable backup camera system?

In addition to its numerous features listed above, installation and use of this backup camera system is also very easy and quick. Following is the simple step by step guide:

1. Attach The 9V Battery.
You need just to remove the screws on the back side to load battery. It is very easy to add to the camera.

2. Switch on The Camera.
All you need is a simple press of the button in front of the camera for 3 seconds until you see a steady blue light.

3. Connect Monitor Power Supply.
The monitor comes with a cigarette-lighter adapter for easy power supply. To turn on / off monitor, press power button for 3 seconds.

4. Automatic Pairing.
You don’t have to do anything here. Once the camera and monitor are both on, they will connect with themselves automatically.

5. Camera Mount position.
All you need to do now is to mount the camera anywhere you wish and your backup camera system is good to go.

Following is a detailed look at the features of this wireless magnetic battery powered portable backup camera.

• Digital Wireless System.

A digital wireless system offers many advantages in a backup camera system. Firstly, being wireless means that you don’t need to run cables from the camera in the vehicle’s rear to the monitor in front.

Secondly, being digital makes the transmitter use less battery, which prolongs battery life. Being digital also makes it pairing possible between the camera and the monitor. This prevents signal interferences between the two.

The pairing happens automatically, and the monitor only receives video signals from the camera, with which it has been paired. Our digital wireless system is effective up to 70 ft, which is long enough for most situations and applications.

• Magnetic Base.

Being fitted with a powerful magnetic base makes it easy for you to mount this camera on any part of the vehicle. The magnet is very powerful and you are guaranteed that the camera will not fall off while you are on the move.

The installation also requires no hardware and no tools. All you need is a metallic part of any vehicle and you are good to go.

Also included is a Velcro mounting pad. This offers you the choice of either using the powerful magnetic mount or using the Velcro pad in situations where the magnet could damage your vehicle’s paint job.

• Wireless Backup Camera Powed by 9V Battery.

With a height of 98.8 mm, a width of 79.6 mm of this magnetic backup camera, 9V batteries offer a very convenient and relatively durable independent power supply. You don’t have to depend on your vehicle’s power system, neither do you need to lay wires to power the camera.

9-Volt batteries are additionally well designed. Their 2 connectors make it easy to attach a battery quickly and easily, and to secure it as well.

Because they can output up to 9 volts of electric power, the camera has a relatively high voltage power source available to it, as well as the ability to use lower power when needed.

• Portable backup camera.

Its design makes this system very portable. This includes the small sizes of the camera and the monitor, the use of batteries, as well as the use of a cigarette-lighter adapter for the monitor’s power supply.

Having a magnetic base allows you to either quickly install the camera on one car and to also quickly remove it.

The small-sized components mean you can easily transport them from place to place, or from one car to the other. The battery and cigarette-lighter power systems also allow the system to be easily installed in most vehicles.

Since the camera and the monitor connect wirelessly, there is practically no limit to the different situations you can install this system.

• Night Vision.

Our camera is equipped with 6 infrared LEDs, which provide enough illumination in the dark to create camera visibility up to 30 ft.

Night vision capability is a necessary feature of any backup camera system because there are times that the ability to see in the dark and to back up a vehicle safely can be of utmost importance.

• 100% Weatherproof magnetic backup camera.

An IP68 rating of the camera guarantees its protection from various weather elements. The first digit “6” certifies protection from ingress of solid particles, from rocks and dirt up to being dust-tight.

The second digit certifies protection from liquids. This includes from splashing and spraying water, as well as from water jets and even an immersion of the camera inside water.

Step By Step Backup Camera Installation Guide

Step 1. Initial Planning

Your first step is to plan your installation very well. This includes deciding on a camera and monitor combination, as well as marking out the exact areas that you wish to install them.

You could choose a license plate camera for example, and connect it with a dash or rear-view monitor.

The choice is yours to make here, just make sure though, that you have all the necessary tools for installing both camera and monitor in your desired locations.

Cautions: Depending on where you decide to install the camera and the monitor, you may need to drill holes through the car’s body. This is to allow the wire to pass through. So, plan properly ahead.

Step 2. Camera Installation

Now that you have decided on where to install the camera and the monitor, your next step is to install the camera.


Depending on the type of camera that you have, you may need to drill a hole or just tighten screws during this installation step.

Cautions: One important thing to note here is that the camera should face backward and that its view is not obstructed in any way. You should also make sure that the camera sits properly, and that a simple car bump or jerk, will not loosen it in any way. The third caution is making sure that the installation spot is not too far away and that it fits the cable length.

Step 3. Camera-Cables Installation

Your camera will come with 2 cables. One cable will have a yellow plug while the other will have a red one.

The yellow plug is usually attached to the video cable, while the red plug will be the camera’s power supply.

Connect the yellow plug to the extension wire with yellow plugs, and run the extension through the car to the dash area.

Connect the second cable to the red plug, run it to your reverse light, and connect it.

Cautions: You will need to open up your reverse light, and this process is different, depending on your car and model. Note that the power cable has a black and a red wire. These should be connected correspondingly to the black and red wires of your car’s backup light. You will notice a short cable which is also attached to each end of the video cable with the yellow plugs. This is the trigger wire, attach the camera side of it to the red wire of your brake light.

Step 4. Monitor Installation

There are different types of rear view monitors that you can install in your car. There are dash-monitors, which can be flush mounted. There are also monitors which can be mounted on a stand on top of the dash or from the windshield. You could also opt for rear-view mirror mounted monitors. These are usually the smallest.

Step 5. Monitor-Cables Installation

This part could be simple or tricky, depending on the type of monitor that you have.

This includes its features and capabilities. There are monitors with a trigger-wire system, while there are those with a video-sensing system. All other wires basically remain the same.

You will find a video wire with a yellow plug from your monitor, connect it to the yellow plug from the extension cable. You will also find a power cable from the monitor, connect this one to a power source.

Cautions: The preferred power source for monitors is usually the fuse bus. You should also make sure the monitor only starts after ignition, so that you can preserve your battery. If the monitor uses a video sensing technology, then just leave the video connection the way it is. If the monitor uses a trigger wire, then attach its trigger wire to the one on the extension cable.

Step 6. Testing the System

After you have installed and connected everything together, your next and last step is to test your installation. Simply start the ignition, change to reverse gear, and your backup camera image should come on.

Cautions: If there are any issues, then do not panic. Slowly check every single connection, and make sure that everything is correct. Make sure that the red/plus/positive ends of a cable connect to red/plus/positive on other cables, and that black/minus/negative connects to black/minus/negative as well. Also, check the power sources to make sure that they are correctly connected, and that no fuse has blown.

Conclusion

If you strictly follow this backup camera installation guide and all goes well, then your backup camera system should be correctly installed and fully functional.

Reversing a big vehicle, e.g. RV, buses, motorhomes, etc., has always proved to be a Herculean task for both experienced and inexperienced drivers. And that becomes the primary cause of all the parking and backup accidents associated with the big cars.

In an attempt to solve this mystery, the technology field has come up with a new development- the RV backup camera. As a big vehicle driver, this heavy duty camera helps you reverse or park your car appropriately. The device is installed at the rear part of your car and sends signals to a display monitor mounted on the dashboard. This gives you a crystal-clear view of what’s going on at the rear of your car when backing it up.

Key Features of RV Backup Camera:

Wide Field of View

One of the top characteristics of a rear view backup camera is that it comes with a broad field of view. You’ll find various cameras offering you different fields of view that range from 90-170 degrees. The most popular field of view for the big vehicles is 120 degrees and above as it allows you to get a better view of the area behind your vehicle’s rear bumper.

Infrared Night Vision Support

This is one of the least understood features of the RV backup cameras by most users across the globe. Ironically, it’s among the essential features of the device that allows you to safely backup your car at night. What most people fail to understand is that though the system is has a high-quality camera, it might not be able to produce high-quality images at night. This is where the infrared night vision LEDs comes in.

The illumination turns on atomically whenever the background light of the area you’re baking up your car drops to a level too low for the image sensors to process and provide you with quality images. The infrared LED illumination works at very low frequencies and allows the RV camera to capture all the objects behind you in total darkness!

Ease of Installation

Most rear view backup cameras are completely easy to install. Normally, there are two broad categories of RV camera- wired and wireless cameras. Wired cameras require you to connect a cable between the display monitor and the backup camera. The cable acts as the transmission medium for the images captured by the camera. Wireless cameras, on the contrary, employ frequency hopping, digital and spread spectrum receivers and transmitters to relay signals.

Though both cameras meet all your needs, the wireless camera is real easy to install. It does not require any professional skills to install compared to the wired model. But in the end, the decision of which camera to install in your vehicle lies in your arms.

RV Backup Cameras are Weatherproof

Why is it necessary for your car backup camera to be weatherproof? Are you asking yourself this question right now? Well, first you need to bear in mind that the camera is mounted outside your vehicle. At such location, it will be subjected to various elements such as water, grime, snow, salt, ice, detergents, oil, dust, and, of course, the high-pressure washes. If these elements get entry into the camera’s housing, they’re likely to cause permanent damages.

Most backup camera manufacturers have put measures in place to make their products waterproof by improving their overall design as per the IP standards. A camera with an IPx7 rating means that it can be immersed in water of depth one meter for about 30 minutes. If the camera has a rating or IPx6, it means that the camera can tolerate powerful water jets from any direction.

Also, note that an RV backup camera is said to be freezeproof if and ONLY if it withstands temperatures that are below 15 degrees.

High-Resolution LCD Monitor

A high-resolution monitor is one of the components of the RV backup camera. Once the camera captures the rear view of your car, it presents the images to you via the monitor. As such, you expect the monitor to display the images at a high resolution. Luckily, a backup camera package meets all your expectations. It comes with an excellent LCD screen that as a great picture clarity.

Additionally, the monitors come in varying sizes. But as the experts recommend, big vehicles should be fitted with a large screen that provides you with sufficient details on how the rear of your car looks like so that you can backup safely. Always go for a monitor that ranges between 5-9 inches.

The LCD monitor also gives you an easy time mounting it on the on your car dashboard. Why? Because it’s thin and light compared to the CRT screen.

An added advantage of the high-resolution monitors is that you can use them for entertainment. Yes! You can enjoy your favorite music clips, movies, and even video games on a high-resolution screen as you drive.

Audio Capabilities

A built-in microphone is also part of the backup camera for big vehicles. It simply enables the driver to hear what’s behind their car. At times when the driver might need some backing up assistance, the audio feature becomes very helpful. It allows the driver to receive directions on how to backup the car successfully. The microphone hole is also properly sealed to deter water from finding its way into the camera body and possibly damage it.

High-end Image Sensor Technology

The last useful feature that comes with the backup cameras for your big vehicle is top-rated image sensor technology. Most cameras come with CCD technology. This is the best image technology on the market right now, courtesy of Sony. It enables the camera to capture very high-resolution photos at the rear of your vehicle and send them to you via the display unit to give you a bright idea on how to backup up your car faster and safely.

Conclusion

Have you already installed an RV backup camera on your big vehicle? If not, you need to install one ASAP. All the vehicles, including the big ones, are expected to have a rear view camera by the year 2018 as it’s a vital tool that enhances safe driving.

Since their invention, car backup cameras have taken the world by storm. They’ve become the most popular devices on every high-end vehicle. Apparently, the market has also responded swiftly to meet the ever-rising demand for the same. You’ll find backup cameras of various sizes, colors, quality, brands, price tags, etc. today. As such, finding the best camera to install to your vehicle becomes a daunting task.

If you’re looking for a high-end camera that meets all your car backup needs, we have some good news for you. We have come up with a definitive guide to help you easily pick the best car backup camera on the market. This helps you avoid spending your hard-earned money on low-quality cameras that end up disappointing you.

Here are TOP things you should look for when buying a backup camera for your vehicle:

1. Which Image Sensor Technology does the Camera come with?

You want to have an ultraclear view of what is behind your vehicle before backing up, right? Good. The first thing to look you should, therefore, look for in any backup camera you intend to buy is the image sensor technology it uses to detect images. There are two popular technologies used in the manufacture of these cameras namely CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) and CCD (Charge-Coupled Device).

CCD offers the best quality images possible and enjoys wide usage in almost all digital cameras available on the market. CMOS, on the other hand, provides low-quality pictures, low resolution, and poorly lit environments. Needless to say, CCD camera works far much better compared to the CMOS.

A company that designs its rearview cameras using the CCD technology would be proud to disclose it to you as their selling pint. If you find that the camera has not information about the technology it uses to detect images, that’s a red flag! Chances are high it’s using the inferior CMOS technology.

2. Night Vision Capability should be Highly Regarded.

Backing up your vehicle is an activity that is not restricted to daytime only. You’ll also find yourself backing up your vehicle at night.

You need a camera that illuminates the rearview even in total darkens. This stresses the need to buy a backup camera that supports night vision.

Luckily, the market has such cameras to suit your needs. Some use the standard LED light while others use Infrared LED to help you see at nighttime.

The standard LED light produces a beam of light that helps illuminate the way while the Infrared LEDs emits light that cannot be seen by the human eye but can be captured by the backup camera to illuminate the rearview.

The main difference between the two sources of light is that the standard LED produces color images while Infrared LED produces black and white images.

Note that both sources produce sufficient high contrast light. It’s upon you to choose the illumination of your liking.

3. The Best Car Backup Camera MUST be Weatherproof.

Did you know that different weather conditions highly affect how your rearview camera functions? For example, grime might accumulate on the camera lens, making it impossible for the driver to use the camera when the need arises.

It is, therefore, important to go for a camera that is weather resistant. Such camera models remain active in all weather conditions, and at all times of the day. They perform exemplary well even in heavy rain or snow. To ensure that your camera is weatherproof, carefully look at its IP rating. It should be at least IP67, the best rating being IP68.

If the manufacturer of the camera advises you not to mount the camera on the outside your vehicle, that’s a clear indication that their product isn’t weatherproof.

4. Does the Camera have a built-in Microphone?

Sometimes the backup camera alone is not enough. You might need someone behind the car to assist you in backing up the car. This is where the audio capability of a camera becomes useful. It allows you to listen to the directions your assistant is giving. Unfortunately, only a few cameras have this feature.

Carefully examine the camera you intend to buy has a built-in microphone. You can easily confirm this by checking to see if you’ll locate a microphone hole on the body of the camera.

While still at it, ensure that the hole is properly sealed. Some low-end manufacturers fail to come up with better ways of sealing the hole, which directly reduces/revokes the camera’ weather resistance capabilities.

Also, ensure that your car display monitor or navigation system supports audio capabilities as well before buying such camera. This stems from the fact that if the system does not have audio capability, the microphone feature would be useless.

5. Ensure that the Camera Supports Reverse Image Feature.

And of course, you must make sure that the backup camera you intend to buy supports the reverse image feature. What’s reverse image function? Simply stated, this feature horizontally flips an image such that the picture you see on your car display appears the same way it would if you were viewing it from the rearview mirror.

Conclusion

Car backup cameras are must have add-ons for every high-end car. The ingenious inventions go a long way in helping you get a clear view of people and objects behind your car. This, together with the traditional rearview mirror and over the shoulder glancing, reduces most backup accidents by a significant percentage. Follow the above well outlines criteria next time you set to buy a backup camera so that you end up with a perfect one that meets all your vehicle backup needs.