Car Stereo With Reverse Camera in Hamilton: One Install, One Screen
The neatest way to add a reverse camera is to fit it with a new car stereo. A touchscreen head unit gives you one screen for Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, music and calls, and it switches to the rear view the moment you select reverse. Doing both on one visit in Hamilton also saves time, because the dash is already apart and the camera cable is run to the new unit once.
How a combined install works
- Choose the head unit: single or double DIN to suit your dash, with a camera input. Most modern touchscreen units have one.
- Choose the camera: a number plate, handle or flush mount camera, matched to your car and the unit's video input.
- Fit the head unit: with a fascia kit and a plug-in harness, keeping your steering wheel controls.
- Run the camera cable: from the back of the car through the trim and grommets to the dash, hidden the whole way.
- Wire the reverse trigger: to the reverse light circuit, so the view appears when you select reverse and goes when you drive off.
- Set up and test: the guide lines, the mirror setting and the picture in daylight and low light.
What to check on the head unit
- A rear camera input: and which camera types it accepts.
- Guide lines: adjustable lines make it easier to judge distance.
- Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto: so the same screen does navigation and music on every trip.
- Room for a second camera: handy for a ute, a van or a trailer.
Our guide to choosing a car head unit in NZ covers screen size and the features worth paying for.
Wired or wireless camera?
For a camera that lives on the car full time, wired is usually the better choice: the picture is steadier and there is no signal to drop out. Wireless cameras can suit a trailer or a caravan where a cable run is hard. We compare the camera types in the reverse camera buyer's guide, and how a reverse camera is wired explains the trigger and power connections.
Already have a screen?
If your car already has an aftermarket head unit or a factory screen, a camera can often be added on its own. Send a photo of the screen and we confirm whether it has a usable input. See reverse camera installation in Hamilton.
Fitted at your place in Hamilton, Cambridge or Te Awamutu
We bring the head unit, the camera, the fitting kit and the tools to your home or work, and most combined jobs are finished on site the same day. See head unit installation in Hamilton or car stereo installation in Hamilton.
Frequently asked questions
Can a car stereo and reverse camera be fitted on the same day?
Yes. Fitting both on one visit is the usual way to do it, because the dash is already apart and the camera cable runs straight to the new unit.
Does every touchscreen car stereo work with a reverse camera?
Most modern touchscreen units have a camera input, but not all accept every camera type. We match the camera to the unit before the visit.
Will the camera turn on by itself?
Yes. It is wired to the reverse light circuit, so the rear view appears when you select reverse.
Do I get one price for both?
Yes. Send your make, model and year and a photo of the current stereo, and we confirm one installed price for the head unit, the camera and the labour before we book you in.