Mirror Dash Cam Buying Guide

Mirror dash cams combine a rear-view mirror display with driving cameras, giving you a single place for live camera views and recorded footage. This guide explains what to check before buying and how our current mirror dash cam is configured.

What is a mirror dash cam?

A mirror dash cam uses a display built into or replacing the rear-view mirror area. Depending on the system, it can show a front camera, rear camera, recorded footage, or a live rear view.

Features worth comparing

Front and rear video resolution
Display size and viewing angle
Included rear camera
Loop recording
G-sensor event recording
Parking mode
Wi-Fi or mobile playback
Supported memory-card capacity
Mounting and wiring requirements

Our current mirror dash cam

The Master Tailgaters 10" 1080p Mirror Dash Cam + Backup Camera combines a 10-inch IPS mirror display with 1080p front and rear recording.

1080p front recording
1080p rear / backup camera
10-inch IPS display
Loop recording
G-sensor
Parking mode
Wi-Fi playback
Supports microSD cards up to 64 GB

Rear-camera compatibility

The included rear camera is designed to work with the system. This model does not support third-party RCA backup cameras, so do not assume an existing RCA camera can be connected.

Before installation

Confirm the mirror mounting arrangement in your vehicle.
Plan the power and rear-camera wiring route.
Confirm that the display and wiring will not obstruct driver visibility, airbags, controls, or safety equipment.
Review the installation instructions before removing trim panels.

Mirror dash cam vs. standard dash cam

A traditional dash cam typically mounts separately on the windshield. A mirror dash cam integrates the display into the mirror area, which can reduce dashboard clutter and provide a larger live rear-camera view. The better option depends on your vehicle, installation preference, and whether you want a large rear-view display.