Two connections are supplied. Installers can choose between a pair of loose wire ends for hard-wiring or a 12-volt cigarette lighter adapter. The connections attach to the monitor with these harnesses. We chose the 12-volt adapter for its simplicity.
Here we are testing our power cable for length. For vehicles where the reverse lights are separated from the license plate by a hinge, the power cable must be snaked through the trunk lid and body panels.
When the reverse light illuminates, the camera is powered on and sends a wireless 2.4 GHz signal to the monitor, eliminating the need for a video cable running through the cabin.
Being able to see into the vehicle's rear blind spot increases the safety of the driver and those around the vehicle. Of course, the camera isn't meant to replace common sense, so check your mirrors before backing up.
The monitor is constantly on, looking for a signal from a camera. Unfortunately, this means that at times it can pick up signals from other sources, such as this security camera near the CNET offices.
On a few odd instances, we picked up television signals from what we assume are 2.4 GHz video adapters in the area. We think this could be distracting to inexperienced drivers.
