Nixxx
New Member
Hi all, I'm considering replacement of my BMW Advanced Car Eye v1.0 with something a bit more modern. Car is a 2014 BMW 5 series estate.
I'd like to choose a front + rear camera that uses as much of the existing wiring and power tap as possible. I want to avoid re-running the cable to the back window (it was a PITA). 1080p or 2k is fine for front, 1080p rear is enough. Parking mode that does not drain battery is a must (supposedly the BMW Advanced Car Eye had some integration with the "BMW Intelligent Battery System" but that's probably garbage marketing speak. )
The BMW Advanced Car Eye v1 is hard-wired into my car and the 12v power plug for the camera resembles the one used for BlackVue 750x/950x cameras. It uses a Mini USB cable to power and receive signal from the rear camera. So, this means replacement cam should operate on Mini USB or let me use an adapter. The Car Eye has an external GPS antenna but I'd hope the camera I buy has it integrated or in the mount.
Suggestions?
I'd like to choose a front + rear camera that uses as much of the existing wiring and power tap as possible. I want to avoid re-running the cable to the back window (it was a PITA). 1080p or 2k is fine for front, 1080p rear is enough. Parking mode that does not drain battery is a must (supposedly the BMW Advanced Car Eye had some integration with the "BMW Intelligent Battery System" but that's probably garbage marketing speak. )
The BMW Advanced Car Eye v1 is hard-wired into my car and the 12v power plug for the camera resembles the one used for BlackVue 750x/950x cameras. It uses a Mini USB cable to power and receive signal from the rear camera. So, this means replacement cam should operate on Mini USB or let me use an adapter. The Car Eye has an external GPS antenna but I'd hope the camera I buy has it integrated or in the mount.
Suggestions?