AUTO-VOX Solar Reversing Camera Wireless Kit, 5 Mins DIY
AUTO-VOX Solar Reversing Camera Wireless Kit, 5 Mins DIY Installation, Clear Image Backup Camera with IP68 Waterproof for Cars and Va
Auto-Vox solar 1 is to enhance driver safety and eases the stress of parking.
More details:
Monitor Size: 5 inch(13.2cm*9cm)
Rear Camera Size: 8.7cm*2.6cm*2.3cm
Solar Battery Size: 22.5cm*2.3cm*2.7cm
Cable between the Rear Camera and the Solar Battery length: 22.5cm
Screen resolution: 480 x 272
NOTE: Please measure the size of the installation place to check if it can be installed on your vehichle before you purchase. For example, if you want to install on the top of the nubmer plate, make sure there is more than 2.6cm between door handle and top of number plate.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Q: Why does the monitor keep showing “ no signal” on the display.
A: 1) the battery died, please try to charge it; 2) Please ensure your car is under 32ft, or we suggest you purchase the extension antenna separately to strengthen its wireless range. (Please search ASIN: B081RW5W4R for the antenna)
Q: Why my backup camera doesn’t work? Isn’t it defective?
A: Soalr1 works based on the battery, so please fully charged the battery via USB port before first use.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model Number | Solar 1 | TW1 | CS2 | W7 | W10 | M1pro |
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Wired |
| Signal | Digital Signal | Digital Signal | Digital Signal | Digital Signal | Digital Signal | Analogue Signal |
| Support Camera Channel | 1 Camera Channel | 2 Camera Channels | 1 Camera Channel | 1 Camera Channel | 2 Camera Channel | 1 Camera Channel |
| Monitor Size | 5″TFT | 5″TFT | 4.3″TFT | 5″TFT | 7″TFT | 4.3″TFT |
| Camera Power Source | 2800mah Solar Battery | 3350mah Battery | Reversing Light | Reversing Light | Reversing Light | Reversing Light/Cigarette Lighter |
| Optional Parking Lines | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Optional Image | 2 Kinds: Mirror/Normal Image | 4 Kinds: Mirror/Normal/Up/Down Image | 2 Kinds: Mirror/Normal Image | 2 Kinds: Mirror/Normal Image | 4 Kinds: Mirror/Normal/Up/Down Image | 1 Kind: Mirror Image |
| Camera Waterproof | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Night Vision | Normal | Normal | Normal | Normal | IR Night Vison | Better |
| Dimensions: | 27.2 x 20.2 x 7.2 cm; 1.05 Kilograms |
| Batteries Included: | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
| Manufacture: | AUTO-VOX |
| Dimensions: | 27.2 x 20.2 x 7.2 cm; 1.05 Kilograms |
| Origin: | China |
| Reference: | RVS-Solar 1E-UK |
Easy to set up . On smaller car say a fiesta camera and solar panel protude a bit but I’m getting use to it. Though I would say sticks out which make it a target for vandalism. Ideal for van 4×4 etc
Great reversing camera and easy to install Customer service very quick within a day the mount supplied wouldn’t hold but Vicky sent me a new one within 3 days highly recommend and for the price very pleased.
Camera arrived, so simple to set up and install.
Had an issue with the camera after the first day, contacted customer support and went through the recommended steps.
Camera was found to be faulty and a new camera (not complete kit) was dispatched next day. Works perfectly so many thanks to Vicky for outstanding customer service!
This camera requires no wiring and fits neatly behind the number plate. I have fitted it to our twin axle caravan, it gives me a perfect view on demand when reversing and also can be used to check rear blind spot while driving making overtaking safer.
Was a great idea and easy to fit.
The camera is not that clear.
It’s jerky .
There is just one thing screw holding the thing to the plate which comes loose easily.
It’s very dark even after adjusting light
Sending back
The rear camera and solar battery unit stopped working sometime after the warrenty had expired. What to do? Contacted Auto-vox and Vicky immediately responded that whilst they could not offer a in warrenty replacement they could provide me with a replacement as an existing customer at a discount. Ordered the unit via Amazon. It arrived within a matter of days. I replaced on the car after charging and it worked. The next day the discount notice from Amazon arrived. Great service and support.
I purchased this camera in June and it was simple to set up and use. Despite having issues with the camera 6 months later, I was supplied with a new camera immediately. Customer service was excellent.
So Easy to fit and use.
No worries about having to cut into van wiring. Fitted in 5 minutes.
Great customer support. I had a few questions and the response was so fast . I wanted to remove the camera to ease fitting and the method is just to remove the very small Anti Theft screw and slide camera to the right. I would sujest suggest using a little grease on the screw before replacing.
Wish I had fitted one sooner. Thanks Ala
This unit allows you to have a totally wireless camera as it has an internal battery and recharges from solar power. The screen plugs into the vehicle cigar lighter 12v socket and is activated by pressing a button on the plug. The picture is clear with only a very slight delay. Night vision is not as good as daytime but is usable.
My first unit developed a fault after a few months and refused to turn on but Vicky at customer service was very quick to organise a replacement and I’m back up and running again!
With a lease car I was unable to have a reversing camera fitted to my new electric car due to damage of drilling holes etc. This is a great alternative the only problem I had was suctioning the base to my dashboard, I did however sort it out with help from customer service who was very responsive. Great little screen, but you do have to switch it in when you want to use it as it doesn’t stay on for long.
Love that the camera needs no wiring and that it has its own solar panel to self charge it’s battery. It’ll be interesting how it fairs over the winter months?. So far, so good.
I contacted Auto-vox through your reporting service and I had an excellent reply from their team. And after a few more checks they replaced the camera which is working now. I must say that I had excellent service from a lady called Vicky.
I love this product, as I’ve a new car I didn’t want to mess around with the wiring that goes with most cameras, but this cameras all you do is stick on to rear plate, plug in monitor, away you go, get picture, love guide lines also, good picture in the dark works well .
The product is great. Easily installed, with excellent image quality. Battery life is unbeatable as well. I have some problems with the screws, and the Customer Service team responded quickly to me. Vicky of the Customer Service team is very helpful.
Brought this reversing camera for my new caravan, really easy to fit and a breeze to set.
I was really surprised at the range and picture quality.
So far it’s working well.
It’s a great little camera, I got the dollar panel attachment too. The night vision side of it is good too. I did have a faulty unit that failed after a few months but got sent a new one promptly by their customer service.
This product was easy to fit, once charged the camera battery lasted for weeks without further charge. The picture quality is very good slight degradation in poor light but only to be expected.
This is the first time I have used a camera to reverse my trailer but once I had practiced a couple to runs it made a massive difference to my reverse accuracy and confidence.
Would highly recommend.
Installed in a small motorhome. Easy to do. It’s early days but seems to do what I expected. Installation onto the number plate is tricky as it’s designed for US plates but I found another way. Remains to be seen about the solar charging in the winter. Great customer service when extending the warranty
Very easy to install. Once charged the camera linked to the monitor straight away.
Took me a while to realise the monitor fits on the dashboard, you can’t get the right angle to windscreen mount. Longest job was removing the rear registration plate and cleaning everything prior to fitting the camera mount. Very pleased with it.
Being able to tilt the camera means I can angle it down to see the towball when hitching up the trailer. Very useful.
Bought & fit to the rear number plate of our caravan. Product works very well and picture quality is really really good. Solar power keeps it topped up, but can be charged in situ if needed (30 mins charge after an 800 mile journey when it was used regularly). The only way this product could be improved is for the display time to be increased. Max time is 2 minutes before you need to press the manual switch to turn it back on again.
Purchased product to fit on my Skoda Octavia. The fitting process was very easy, perhaps the longest part being the removal of the sticky pads from my number plate. The monitor had to be connected to the 12v car cigarette lighter socket. Unlike most cars mine has an USB (C) socket so I had a slight technical hitch there. I contacted customer support and following advice purchased a USB(C) male to 12v cigarette lighter socket converter cable from Amazon for 10.25. Auto Vox offered to reimburse my costs. The camera works fine and I am very pleased with it. Customer Services were exceptionally helpful throughout. I would highly recommend this product.
This nice little camera changed my driving experience. I always hated reverse parking but this camera shows me where I’m going! Such a wonderful gadget! The installation is really easy, and the image is clear too. I don’t feel any time lag at all.
The package included an instruction to extend the warranty to 18 months, so I emailed the customer support as instructed. The customer support was excellent too. I told them that I love this new gadget and mounting on the surface of my car has been a challenge (no flat surface) but I still really love the product and the customer support was very very helpful!!!! I’m not accustomed to such genuine and friendly customer support anymore after experiencing automated chat services that would just bombard me with links to follow but none of which will actually solve my problem then eventually tell me to call a certain number after wasting so much time on the chat bot then 45 mintue wait on the phone to speak to a human representative.
This was truly an amazing shopping experience. Thank you!!!
The unit feels substantial. It works well. When deciding where to mount it I initially missed where the solar panel was, but you can just see it on the rear face. After 1 preliminary charge it has worked well for the last 2500 miles. I can only assume the solar Charing is working well.
I wondered why a spare tiny bolt was supplied, but the security bolt is so tiny if you dropped it on grass or gravel you’d have little chance of finding it again so a spare is great.
It paired very quickly, no interference.
The image is much better than the one built into the motorhome so I am delighted.
The small security bolt is functional to a certain extent but could easily be overcome, but as the camera would be little use without the screen, I doubt anyone would nick it.
The button on the 12v plug to trigger the camera is a bit temperamental, so not perfect, but pulling and reinserting the plug switched it on again.
Overall I’m very pleased with it but will request a new lead +/- screen.
I bought this camera in June, influenced by the fact that it was wireless.
The camera worked straight away giving a very clear display behind the car on the monitor. Unfortunately the camera stopped sending a signal to the monitor after ten weeks.
After contacting Customer Support and explaining the problem, within a few days Vicky had organised and sent a replacement camera.. This is now fitted and the system working perfectly again.
I have been impressed by both the product and the rapid after sales service by the Company, and Vicky in particular.
I recently had a faulty battery and therefore had to contact the seller. The customer service was second to none. They sent me a replace part with no fuss. Great service.
I bought this item as I have had similar wired products in my camper but hate routing loads of wires everywhere and trying to hide them. This worked straight out of the box for me. Took monitor out,plugged it in the position I wanted it using cig lighter adapter, switched on camera (which seemed charged up already) and instantly saw picture. Mounted camera/battery unit via double sided tape onto rear of vehicle. Job done. Works very well. Configured menu how I wanted it to work and that’s it. There is a switch on the plug in body that you push and screen turns on to show rear of van. Better than wiring to reverse lights and running multiple wires. The power use seems minimal and with the solar charging on the camera you are guaranteed around 75 days or more use without charging it up at all. We will see. Product seems heavy and well made and a proper bit of kit,rather than a cheap and nasty gimmic. All in all not the cheapest option by any means,but also not overpriced in my opinion,but for quality and simplicity of install,this is a great product. So far I’m happy with it.
Easily installed, and worked well for 11 months (actually it might not have, as it wasn’t used over the winter) However when coming to use it again, it wouldn’t work. Tried resetting, repairing etc, no avail. Battery wouldn’t seem to hold / take a charge. After contacting amazon technical (only option initially) they put me on to the manufacturer / supplier, who were fairly quick off the mark to correctly identify a dead camera / battery unit. A replacement camera was sent and arrived quickly. After fully charging it, I paired it up with the display, which was easy and immediate, then fitted to the caravan, and now all functional again!
This camera can completely solve my problem. Installing wire parking camera is not a feasible option for my car. Wireless option is perfect for me. The quality of the camera is very good. The battery can last for long time after fully charge in winter time. In summer time, the battery is basically always full.
The customer service is excellent. They are always helpful since I purchased the camera. They ensured my first setup of camera was successful. Recently, my camera was not working after the car service. I emailed to customer service and they have quick reply. They provided a detailed troubleshooting steps for me to identify the problem cause. Finally they sent the new camera and battery to me in few days. So efficient! I can now enjoy the camera again.
Very speedy delivery. It is simple to fit. no wires to route anywhere awkward. The only wire to route is from the car power outlet socket to the screen. No wire from the camera to the inside of the car. Easy to align. Camera unit can be fitted above or below the number plate. Useful if your vehicle has a tailgate or boot lid with the number plate fixed to it….. see the pic of my tailgate. If it was fitted above in this configuration, it would have obstructed the tailgate release. Monitor picture is very clear. As it is not connected to the reversing lights, the camera can be switched on at ay time, as required. I thoroughly recommend this product. I took advantage of the offer to extend the warranty. This was fulfilled very speedily, and courteously, by a lady called Vicky. Thanks to all for excellent service.
It took me around 5 minutes to set this up, excluding the time it took me to route a new power wire from my 12v hub to the screen inside my van. Other than that, it was really easy and I was immediately impressed with the picture quality given the price and the fact it is wireless. It isn’t HD but its bright with good contrast and the 4 stars for night vision is only because I’ve only been able to test it at dusk where there was still a small level of light outside – however the picture was still bright with excellent contrast.
You can email for an 18 month warranty and the customer comms from Vicky was excellent.
There’s only one fault with this product and it is the sticky protection cover on the screen that goes in the vehicle, I found it really difficult to get off, for fear of scratching the nice screen with my nails.
Also my Skoda car boot lid opening is over the middle of the number plate so I can’t easily get my fingers in to open the boot. Luckily I can use my key fob to open it so not a problem.
In future I will move the camera lower on the number plate where I can then access the boot opening. I was keeping the camera as high up on the number plate so as not to obscure the County of origin name. It was totally my own fault, I’ll be wiser the next time
I mention that because I hadn’t foreseen these problems until I had the camera stuck onto the number plate.
Taking everything into account I’m very happy with my purchase, can’t comment on the longevity of the product as I’ve only been using it for a short while. I had photos I had taken myself of the issues in my initial review but the review was rejected so this time I haven’t included photos.
Great item, Easy to set up and works very well.
In an ideal world this would definitely be a 5 minute fit but unfortunately in my case it wasn’t
I had some number plates fitted a few weeks ago and the rear plate was stuck to my tailgate, the sticky pads were so good I could not remove the plate, so I found that there was a small section of plate at the bottom that gave me room to lever the plate up, therefore I had to modify the camera fixing plate and then fix it to the bottom of the number plate from behind it (I was going to fit it there anyway as there would not be enough space to reach the tailgate release handle if fitted at the top of the number plate)
All in all although a bit of a fuss to it looks good and works well.
I must also thank Vicky at Boscam customer service for her attention to my emails before purchasing and for the follow ups.
Dead easy to set up, takes 2 minutes tops. Monitor only supports one camera input but perfect if you just require a single general reversing camera. I installed this on my motorhome (6.4m long, range no problem) – used the sticky pads tucked securely behind the rear number plate. I installed upside down, and flipped the image with one click of the menu on the monitor. Easily adjustable camera angle to get the view you want. Product is well packaged and seems of a very good quality. Charge the camera via usb before first use (takes a couple of hours) – then install and all being well the inbuilt solar panel should keep it topped up! So far it has not dropped any charge (but it is summer). Monitor just connects to your 12v lighter socket on the dash and has a throughput USB socket so you can still charge your phone etc. Monitor and camera view turns on for a set time (adjustable) when you start the engine and then on-demand with a quick press of the button on the charger. It DOES NOT connect to the reversing lights so you have to manually turn it on. No problem for me but bear this in mind. Overall very happy and would recommend as an easy, no wiring, no drilling 5 minute install fix for any vehicle
This camera is really quick to gut up and running. An instruction book for easy set up. Pairing the camera to the screen was east as. I set up the camera time to 120 secs which is long enough . I first charged the camera battery over night before first use . On my first trip out i used the camera about 40 times or more and the battery indicator on the screen stayed on full the whole time.
I had no issues with flicking screen . Picture was nice and clear. You can have reverse lines showing on the screen , or not.
When i took of the bike rack off my vehicle and put it into my conservatory ( about 18 meters from my screen ) i started up my van to reverse a little back to fit onto my drive and believe it or not the camera turned on , unreal. No connection issues.
Customer care services are easy to get hold of via email.
I contacted them to set up my extended warranty .
They responded really quick and they were really helpful .
I read a review about the camera turning on each time the vehicle was started. This is correct but i didnt see that as an issue and its only on for the time you have set for it to stay on.
It would of been great if this had a remote control or you could have a remote switch instead of turning on by the power supply for the camera?
As like i mentioned i want to use it in different applications.
10/10 for everything so far. First camping trip no issues.
Oh and not forgetting , delivery was really quick too.
I love this camera, so easy to install, works a treat and haven’t had to charge because of the solar charging. I recommend this as a good buy
It took a bit of setting up but wth the help from there customer services department and Vicky’s help the whole system was installed set up including an extra camera also the solar panels so no charging on cameras picture quality is excellent a great investment.
The installation was very easy just stick the camera to the back of the rear number plate and plug in the receiver/display into the 12v socket. There is plenty of cable from the socket to the unit (in my case there was to much! so I had to hide the excess)
Very useful and easy to install reversing camera. I had reason to communicate with the customer support team, who were very helpful and professional and did everything they could to assist.
Easy to install, worth the money! Works great, good camera quality, and overall a great product. Don’t waste your money getting a pricier reverse camera
Good clear view and easy fit. Be careful on sloped hatchbacks as even turning camera to its lowest may not give view of bumper without alterations to fixing bracket. Looks a bit odd on numberplate but worth considering.
Buying experience through Amazon and excellent support from Vicky both before purchase and afterwards were supportive of my decision to buy this camera. One reason to buy this particular version was that it is fully wireless between the camera and the screen thus avoiding drilling any holes in the car body work. Screen image is very clear in daylight, not tested at night as yet.
The AUTO-VOX Upgraded Solar Reversing Camera Wireless Kit is well worth considering if you need a quick install without pulling the car apart running wires.
The latest version they supply is an all in one not like the earlier model with the separate camera arrangement.
BOSCam the distributor are really helpful, any problems are quickly resolved – couldn’t ask for better service.
We had this camera fitted to our caravan and consequently moved it onto our motorhome to compliment the one already fitted. It has worked perfectly until the other day when it failed to initialise. After a quick and efficient call to the support line it was up and running again, great service.
Bought this with not very high expectations, but have to say I was really impressed – never lost connection once and have not had the need to charge the camera separate to the solar option
So easy to setup and was perfect for the caravan, was able to use if for passing trucks and reversing
Great product at an amazing price
So I’ve had this camera for about a year now. Very simple to install. I wanted to piggy back the connection in the fuse box, and the support team gave me quick and efficient guidance. No issues with the signal from the camera at the back of the van to the display. I did invest in the solar charger for this to make life easier, and again that was a simple install (just be wary there is two versions). I’ve liked this so much, I’m going to get another camera to mount on the front so I can see when I’m getting close to the wall in front of my drive. As an aside I did have an issue with the solar panel snapping off it’s clip, and the support were efficient again, and are sending me a replacement. Definitely worth the purchase.
I bought this as I wanted something simple to set up and change between cars easily. I had the camera for 7 months and it worked perfectly with no issues but it suddenly stopped working. I contacted customer care who were excellent. They helped me troubleshoot the issue but unfortunately the camera was not working. They offered to sent me out a new camera which I received after a few days. The new camera is working perfect.
I’ve had this backup camera system over a year without an issue bu it It did finally stop working. It appeared to charge but wouldn’t turn on.
I contacted the Auto-Vox team and they sorted me out with a new solar bar/camera and all is good again. Thanks for the help Vicky!