Integrated Rear View Camera For BMW X1

Description

Integrated Rear View Camera Upgrade for BMW X1

Make reversing your BMW X1 easier, safer, and more precise with this integrated rear view camera system. Designed to work seamlessly with your vehicle’s centre display, this upgrade gives you a clear, wide-angle view behind the car the moment you select reverse.

Because the camera mounts discreetly above the rear number plate, it keeps the exterior neat while still delivering excellent visibility. Whether you’re parking in a tight shopping centre, backing out of a driveway, or manoeuvring in low light, this system gives you added confidence and greater awareness of what’s behind you.

Moreover, the full-colour image and high-quality CCD sensor help you spot obstacles more clearly, so you can reverse with far more control than mirrors alone can offer.

How It Works

As soon as you engage reverse gear, the system automatically switches the camera feed onto your BMW X1’s centre display screen. The rear handle camera then provides a live, full-colour image with a wide 170° viewing angle, helping you see more of the area behind the vehicle.

In addition, the high-quality CCD sensor performs well in low-light conditions, while automatic white balance helps maintain a clear and natural image. Since the system integrates with the factory-style display setup, it feels smooth and intuitive every time you use it.

Features & Benefits

Factory-Style Screen Integration – Automatically displays the rear camera image on the centre display when reverse is activated.
Discreet Rear Handle Camera – Mounts neatly above the rear number plate for a clean, low-visibility finish.
Wide 170° Viewing Angle – Helps reduce blind spots and gives you a broader view behind the vehicle.
Full Colour Camera – Delivers a clear, detailed image for easier parking and manoeuvring.
High-Quality CCD Sensor – Produces reliable image quality with strong clarity and stability.
0.01 Lux Minimum Illumination – Performs well in darker conditions, including underground car parks or night-time reversing.
Automatic White Balance – Keeps colours natural and improves visibility across changing light conditions.
High and Low Temperature Resistant – Built to handle harsh weather and everyday driving conditions.
Improved Parking Safety – Helps you spot obstacles, curbs, and low objects that may not appear in mirrors alone.

Ideal For

BMW X1 owners wanting a cleaner and safer reversing solution
Drivers who regularly park in tight garages, apartment spaces, or busy shopping centres
Anyone wanting a factory-style rear camera upgrade without adding separate screens
Vehicle owners looking for better rear visibility in low light or bad weather

FAQs

Q: When does the camera activate?
A: The camera activates automatically as soon as you select reverse gear.

Q: Will the camera display on the factory screen?
A: Yes. The system is designed to display the image on the vehicle’s centre display screen.

Q: Is the camera easy to see from outside the car?
A: No. The camera sits discreetly above the rear number plate, so it blends in neatly.

Q: Is the image full colour?
A: Yes. The system provides a full-colour rear image for better visibility and easier parking.

”Integrated Automotive Electronics Solutions”

Integration

When dealing with automotive electronics products, it is important to maintain the original characteristics and functionality of each vehicle, and that safety and aesthetic aspects are not compromised in any way. At Autofidelity, we call this integration. This solution is available for BMW vehicles. For more integrated solutions, check out our BMW solutions page.

Expertise

Autofidelity is renowned for employing the highest quality techniques and technicians, using the highest quality standards in the automotive electronics industry.

Wiring

Unfortunately, it is often the things that we don’t see that can make a difference. Inferior quality or poorly installed wiring can cause thousands of dollars in damage in extreme cases. In minor cases, wiring can even cause annoying rattles. Our systems are supplied with wiring harnesses which are wrapped in fabric insulation, conforming as closely as possible to the wiring standards set by the manufacturer and ensuring that there are no annoying rattles

Warranty

This product comes with a minimum of 12 month manufacturers warranty and if installed by Autofidelity Australia we offer a lifetime warranty on our installation.

Diagnostics Check

As a standard part of our installation process we carry out a pre-installation and post-installation diagnostic check on your vehicle. This allows us to ensure we do not incorrectly code or leave any components unplugged in your car. As an added bonus if there any existing faults in the vehicle we can identify and advise where it is. Having your vehicle properly diagnosed is a vital step when fixing faults to help reduce the chances of big unnecessary repair bills. If you are not having an installation done we can offer this service for a flat fee of $165 to perform the diagnostic check.