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Mirror dash cams with rear camera

A mirror dash cam replaces the look of your rear-view mirror without replacing the mirror itself. It straps over the existing mirror, records the road ahead through a camera on its back and the road behind through a separate rear camera. The long screen can show the rear camera picture, which gives a wider rear view than the glass alone, or work as a normal mirror when the screen is off.

12-inch mirror dash cam, 2K front and rear camera (product photo)

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Why drivers choose a mirror dash cam

  • Nothing extra on the windscreen. The front camera sits on the back of the mirror unit, so there is no separate camera stuck to the glass in front of you.
  • A wider rear view. With the rear camera picture on screen, head restraints, passengers and luggage no longer block the view behind.
  • Reversing view. Many mirror dash cams switch to the rear camera when you reverse. This needs the reverse signal wire to be connected, so check the fitting instructions.

What to check before you buy

  • Size of your mirror. The unit straps over the original mirror, so it must be at least as wide. A long mirror unit also sits lower than the original glass, so check it does not block your view ahead.
  • Rear camera cable. The rear camera connects with a long cable that runs along the headlining to the back of the car.
  • Getting used to it. A screen picture has no depth like a glass mirror, and your eyes have to refocus to read it. Give yourself a few drives before relying on the screen at junctions.

The guide Front and rear dash cam or mirror dash cam? compares the two designs, and Dash cam parking mode explained covers recording while the car is parked.

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12-inch mirror dash cam, 2K front and rear camera (product photo)

Parking mode

Dash cam parking mode explained

How dash cam parking mode works: motion and impact detection, time-lapse, what powers the camera while parked, protecting your car battery and what to expect.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a mirror dash cam legal in the UK?

Yes. It straps over your existing mirror, so the car still has its interior mirror. As with any dash cam, it must not block your view of the road, and it is worth checking that it sits securely and does not hang lower than you need.

Can I use it as a normal mirror?

When the screen is switched off, the mirror surface works as a plain mirror. Most drivers keep the rear camera picture on, because it shows more of the road behind.

Will a mirror dash cam fit my car?

It fits most cars with a standard rear-view mirror, because it straps over the mirror you already have. Measure your mirror and compare it with the dimensions on the product page, and check the space between the mirror and the windscreen.