To see how closely the OEM-Integration camera matches the BMW original park assist camera, see the video here:
A great option if you have Navigation Professional and PDC, but want a more value-priced option to the OEM camera.
Like our OEM camera kit, we help you activate the factory coding remotely, free of charge. These parking lines curve with your steering wheel, making it easier to back up. In most vehicles, our OEM-Integration camera displays dynamic parking lines over the image from the camera. If not, you will simply see a car diagram without any sensor information. If your BMW features PDC, the proximity warnings will appear as usual on the right side of the screen. The result is an uninterrupted look inside and outside your vehicle, indistinguishable from a factory-original park assist camera. We designed the kit to match the BMW OEM camera kit as closely as possible, including mounting the camera module in a custom trunk handle, just like the factory rear view camera. This backup camera retrofit kit uses your BMW’s factory iDrive screen and camera mode, so you get the same look and feel as a factory-installed cam, with nearly the same picture quality - at a much lower price. OEM-Integration Rear View Camera Retrofit If you have a BMW without Navigation Professional and PDC, we advise choosing the MMI Rear View Camera Retrofit below. We help you activate the factory coding remotely, free of charge. Once this BMW OEM camera is installed, your BMW requires coding before you new camera can be used. If your BMW fits the bill, the OEM Rear View Camera Retrofit is our only backup camera that includes the ability to add on such options as side-view and top-view cameras as well as trailer hitch mode. To take advantage of all of this kit’s features, your BMW needs iDrive with Navigation Professional and a Parking Distance Control (PDC) system. This Original Equipment Manufacturer kit is what BMW installs at the factory and offers the highest picture quality - as well as a higher price than the other options.
And none of them require any wire-cutting!īut which one is right for you? OEM RV Camera Retrofit They all feature outstanding picture quality, automatically activate when shifting to reverse, and mount in the trunk handle just like a factory-installed park assist camera.
We offer three different rear view camera kits, all of which work seamlessly with your existing factory display to give you the rear visibility and dynamic parking line guidance you need to avoid obstructions and back-up and park safely. If you don’t feel comfortable with DIY you can find an installer in your city.
If you have doubts about the installation process, you can check how to install a BMW backup camera here. And we’re here to help, from choosing the perfect kit to factory programming if necessary. These DIY kits let anyone handy with a screwdriver install, upgrade, and retrofit your Bimmer with the goodies you’ve been dreaming about. A well-designed aftermarket RV camera for BMW will still match the quality of a factory-original camera, though, and offer the same level of integration with your vehicle.īimmerTech’s BMW Backup Camera Retrofits are some of our most popular kits, and cover both BMW original and high-quality aftermarket options. The latter uses third-party components, which can reduce cost. The former is a perfect match for a factory-installed camera kit, including all the same original parts. Perhaps the first choice to make is between an OEM camera kit - made up of genuine BMW parts - or an aftermarket alternative. With so many camera kits to choose from, finding the right one for your needs isn’t always easy. You can visit our Rear View Cameras page to discover all the details about BimmerTech Park Assist Retrofits. Looking for a backup camera for F30? Check out our complate guide on retrofitting BMW 3-Series. It’s just like having a camera installed in the factory. As long as you have an iDrive dashboard display, a premium aftermarket rear view camera kit will even let you see the image from the camera right on the dash. If that’s the position you find yourself in, adding a BMW backup camera is simple. Many pre-2018 beamer cars, however, didn’t come fitted with a rear view camera, meaning their owners are unfortunately missing out on what is now a standard feature. Still not sure if you should get a rear-view camera? Here are 5 Reasons to Get a Backup Camera for your BMW. And for good reason: park assist cameras can make parking considerably quicker and easier, while protecting those around you and preventing your vehicle from being damaged. Since May 2018, all new cars sold in the US and Canada have been required to come with a backup camera.