Just like installing a front dashcam, installing a rear camera is also easy, and just requires a few additional steps. Every package of a dual-channel dash cam comes with a rear camera cable, which will be used to connect the devices from the front and rear windshield or liftgates of your vehicle. Here’s a quick run-through on how to install one:

1. 1. Position the rear camera at the top center of your rear windshield. This location covers the maximum amount of view from left to right. Try to avoid the defrost lines from obstructing the camera’s view.

   2. Route the rear camera cable inside the headliner of your rear windshield.

   3. Continue routing the rear camera cable through by placing the rear camera cable inside the weather stripe and through the C, B and A pillar.

   4. Once you’ve reached the A Pillar, proceed to route the rear camera cable through the front windshield’s headliner until you reach the front dash cam. Plug your rear camera cable into the front dash cam to finish the installation.

For more detailed installation instructions, check out our rear camera installation guide here. Got a hatchback or SUV? Don’t worry. Here’s a guide for you.

Say hello to our most premium front and rear dash cam to date, the Thinkware U3000. This 4K HD dash cam is the first Thinkware to use the Sony STARVIS 2 image technology, an all-new model to 2023. Its front unit records 4K UHD through the 8MP IMX678 image sensor, while the rear camera captures 2K QHD through an IMX335 sensor, both equipped with Super Night Vision for maximum clarity.

Beyond that, it also boasts more ‘Thinkware’s First’ features such as built-in Bluetooth connectivity for pairing, Super Night Vision 4.0, and a built-in RADAR sensor. Best of all, the Thinkware U3000 is also compatible with the Thinkware CONNECTED Cloud which allows users to monitor everything that’s happening around the car conveniently, all in one tap.

The Built-in RADAR sensor is featured in both the front and rear cameras, an industry first, providing drastically better energy efficiency for parking mode, while ensuring front and rear protection. This Radar allows the camera to be drastically more energy efficient than other models, lasting for a full 24 hours of parking mode, off a car battery alone.

Speaking of parking mode, it’s now easier than ever with the U3000’s included OBD cable, allowing for a plug-and-play connection to your OBD port, while supplying all necessary features for parking mode. This OBD cable is universal and will work with Gas and Electric vehicles alike.

Recording 2K QHD in front and 2K QHD for its rear with 5MP Sony STARVIS IMX335 sensors, the Thinkware Q1000 is another highly recommended dual-channel dash cam for you if you value video quality. Built for nighttime drives, the Q1000 comes equipped with Thinkware’s latest Super Night Vision 3.0 technology to enhance video brightness in low-light conditions so you don’t miss important details. The Q1000 uses a combination of Digital Overlap High Dynamic Range (DOL HDR) and Noise Reduction technology to reduce noise and lens flare effects that typically affect nighttime footage.

Beyond that, built-in Bluetooth allows hassle-free dash cam pairing with your compatible Android or iOS device via the Thinkware Link App and the Thinkware Connected App. Once paired, replay your latest driving videos and manage your dash cam’s settings with the apps.

Instead of Thinkware Cloud, the Thinkware Q1000 uses the new Thinkware Connected service to bring you impact notifications and remote monitoring, and exciting new Cloud features like Emergency notifications and Vehicle Status reports.

Let’s move on to the most premium dual-channel dash cam from BlackVue. The BlackVue DR970X-2CH boasts 4K UHD resolution through an 8MP Sony STARVIS sensor for its front, and 2MP Sony STARVIS sensor for its rear camera. It also sports an upgraded SigmaStar CPU and ISP tuning software to ensure that all details are captured clear and crisp.

The DR970X 2-CH Plus is a top-selling premium dash cam, renowned for its professional design, advanced cloud features, and the capability to capture 4K UHD videos. It features customizable motion detection zones with buffered recording. In other words, not only do you get a comprehensive account of the incident, you can also tell your dash cam to ignore swaying trees in the background to conserve power and microSD storage space during parking mode.

With an optional CM100LTE connectivity module add-on, which you can insert a SIM card directly into, providing an internet connection for the camera whenever it’s operational. Simply connect the CM100LTE to your BlackVue dash cam to provide an always-on 4G LTE connection to the BlackVue Cloud and its suite of unique live features.

As the upgraded version of the A129 Series, the A229 is equipped with a 5.14MP Sony STARVIS IMX335 image sensor to deliver stunning 2K QHD video. The good news is, both front and rear are equipped with the same image sensor so you get an equally clear view of the road ahead and the traffic behind with this dash cam.

Unlike the conventional 2-inch Viofo screen, the A229 Duo dash camera uses a larger 2.4-inch HD display which delivers a bigger viewing screen. Beyond that, the A229 Duo offers improved performance with heat dissipation, better durability and build quality. It’s built for convenience, thanks to its dual-band Wi-Fi for faster connectivity and Intelligent Voice Notifications to keep you in the know of your dash cam status, while being focused on the road.

If you drive a truck or heavy duty vehicle, you will need a rear camera that can be mounted on the exterior of the vehicle to watch over the traffic behind as well as cargo loading and unloading operations - it needs to be water-resistant and waterproof, and have excellent night vision.

Keeping the same ultra-stealth waterproof design, Full HD @ 60FPS video quality and no-hassle Cloud integration, the DR770X-2CH Truck offers a fundamental upgrade from its predecessors - an improved image sensor with ISP Tuning. Apart from its metal casing for all weather conditions, the dash cam also boasts a luminosity sensor that detects ambient brightness, activating automatically the six built-in IR lights to help identify vehicles and objects even in the dark.

The BlackVue DR770X-2CH Truck is also compatible with the BlackVue Cloud, allowing you to connect to your BlackVue from anywhere in the world at any time. For additional convenience, you can also receive Push Notifications on your phone whenever the dash cam detects an impact on your parked vehicle, and you can see for yourself with Remote Live View. Even better, with Live Event Upload, BlackVue can upload critical footage to the Cloud in real time – all recommended for fleets.