DASH + BACKUP CAMERAS

Can’t see around the spare? Want a recording if something happens? Need the factory camera to survive a radio swap?

Those are three different camera jobs. Backup, front/rear recording, parking mode and factory-camera retention all need the right view, display, power strategy, trigger and cable path. Tell us what you need to see or record and we build the camera system around that.

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2016 Jeep JKU Sony XAV-AX4000 radio and reverse camera upgrade by SMS Car Audio
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SEE?

Pick the problem first. Then pick the camera.

FrontWant a record of the road ahead?Clean mounting, protected power and a useful field of view without putting the camera where it blocks your view.Dash recording
Front + RearWant both directions covered?The rear camera still needs the right viewing angle and a protected cable path all the way through the vehicle.Two-view recording
Parking ModeWant it recording while the vehicle is parked?Compatible hardware, constant/switched power and battery protection have to be planned together.Power strategy matters
Backup / AuxiliaryNeed a view the vehicle never gave you—or need to keep the one it did?Voltage, video format, trigger, orientation and display compatibility all have to agree.Visibility upgrade
REAL SMS CAMERA WORK

Sometimes we add a view. Sometimes the win is keeping the factory one.

Jeep JKU reverse camera installation2016 Jeep JKUBig spare tire blocking the view?The Sony AX4000 and added reverse camera gave the driver a usable rear view around the Jeep’s spare.Toyota Highlander Sony radio with factory backup camera retention2015 HighlanderNew radio. Factory backup camera stayed.iDatalink Maestro retained supported steering-wheel controls and the existing camera with the Sony source upgrade.Toyota Camry Sony AX8500 and Maestro integrationOEM IntegrationThe screen, interface and cameras are one decision.Plan the radio and vehicle functions together so the camera is not an afterthought after the dash is already finished.
INSTALL IT SO YOU CAN TRUST IT

A camera is only useful if the view, power and wiring are right.

  1. 01Define the view.

    Vehicle, screen or radio, existing cameras and what you want to see or record determine the system.

  2. 02Find the mounting point.

    Camera angle, spare tires, hatches, tint, wipers and other obstructions are checked.

  3. 03Protect the power and signal path.

    Wiring stays out of airbag deployment paths, moving hinges, weather seals, sharp edges and direct water paths.

  4. 04Verify the finished system.

    Recording, parking behavior, trigger, image orientation, retained functions and battery protection are tested.

AFTER INSTALLATION

Do not wait for an accident to find out the card stopped recording.

  • Use the memory-card type and capacity supported by the exact camera.
  • Use a compatible high-endurance card where specified.
  • Format and replace cards according to manufacturer guidance.
  • Check recording status, time/date, image angle and firmware periodically.
  • Parking duration depends on camera demand, battery condition, cutoff setting, temperature and vehicle use.
  • Backup and auxiliary cameras improve visibility but do not replace direct observation or safe driving.
NEXT STEP

Send the vehicle, a photo of the screen and the view you are missing.

Include year, make, model, trim, current camera setup, whether parking mode is needed and which factory camera functions have to remain.

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SMS installs cameras, interfaces and related equipment supplied through SMS Car Audio and does not accept customer-supplied products for installation.