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  Review: 70mai 4K Omni dash cam (productReview)
  While the screen is pretty small, you can view the camera through the 70mai app, where you can also set-up the rear camera and download footage. You can see what's included in the box below. You can buy accessories such as a hardwire kit (£42) and polarising filter (£25) separately from 70mai.
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  Review: Viofo A139 Pro dash cam (productReview)
  There is of course the issue of wires. Having a rear camera requires a long cable to connect it to the main dash cam, which is why we recommend getting the A139 Pro professionally hardwired in. There are alternatives, like the rear facing camera Nextbase offers as an extra on dash cams like the Nextbase 322 GW , but these don't capture as much as a dedicated rear camera.
• Review: Nextbase 322GW dash cam (productReview)
  The power lead goes to the mount rather than the dash cam and with one ball type adjustor, it's easy to get the camera in the right place without having to adjust various tighteners. The clever bit is the magnetic connector which means you can easily take off the camera without having to remove the mount. This also creates a sturdy fit so there's no camera shake or vibration transmitted through to the camera when driving.
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  Review: Kenwood DMX8020DABS Car Stereo with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (productReview)
  It features a slick touchscreen display providing access to a wide range of features – including wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as DAB radio and even a reversing camera or dashcam (when fitted). In the box, you'll find the stereo itself, as well as a wiring loom to connect to your car (you'll probably need an adapter as well). There's a microphone (for handsfree calls), a USB extension (for connecting your phone) and a GPS antenna for using Google Maps.
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  Review: Nextbase 622GW dash cam (productReview)
  What is it? The 622GW is the top-spec dash camera in Nextbase's range. The touch screen camera offers a wide range of impressive features, including GPS and WiFi (hence the GW in the name), and 4K resolution. For your £249 (or thereabouts), you'll get Alexa compatibility, Emergency Response, Bluetooth Intelligent Parking mode and more.
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  Review: Ring Video Doorbell 2 (productReview)
  Instead, it can suit those with that have steps leading up to the front door, for example, or for those who want to angle the doorbell camera away from a busy road that might trigger unnecessary motion alerts. The box also includes two faceplates (Satin Nickel and Venetian), which can be painted to match your house. The Ring Video Doorbell 2 features 1080p streaming, which is an upgrade from 720p on the original doorbell.
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  Review: TomTom Go Basic (productReview)
  The speed camera is shown on screen and a voice warning also alerts us. The TomTom GO Essential tracks your speed in average speed camera zones, too, alerting you if you go over the limit. The Go Basic can display texts but doesn't allow for hands-free calling or voice commands.
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  Review: Michelin Fit2Go Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (productReview)
  An aftermarket TPMS is a useful investment for those with older vehicles that don't offer in-built tyre pressure monitoring systems - as well for those who want to keep an eye on towed trailers, horseboxes or the like. Much like a dash camera , it's much better to have the device and not need it than wish you'd had it after a tyre blows out and leaves you stranded. This offering from Michelin is simple to fit and use with no batteries to change in the sensors or display unit and no cables to route around your vehicle.
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  Review: Anker Nebula Capsule II (productReview)
  Like most of Anker's products, the quality is fantastic and this comes across very quickly within the first few minutes of using the device. On the front of the projector, you'll find the 720p lens and a small camera that focuses the projection output - meaning it automatically adjusts the autofocus. We needed to manually adjust the focus every now and then (by holding the HDMI button down for a few seconds) but, generally, it does a very good job of doing this itself.
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  Review: Viofo A129 Duo (productReview)
  What is it? The A129 Duo is a dual dash camera from Viofo, which is the same company that manufactures the popular A119 dash cam . The A129 Duo captures footage in 1080P at 30fps - in both front and rear camera - which is better than the average 720p for a rear camera.
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  Review: Azdome M06 (productReview)
  width=500&height=333.33333333333337" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/9ef5ac7f210a4ef28b843c02f4994d01" /> With WDR (Wide Dynamic Range), the Azdome M06 can also produce higher quality videos at night, with things like headlights, streetlights etc causing less overexposure so you can read licence plates better. Azdome also sells a rear camera for the M06 if you want to cover the front and back, but it's an external camera - so would likely need to be fitted above the number plate, which is a professional job. The GS63H has a parking mode with a motion sensor too, so the camera will switch on and start recording if the camera is moved or jolted.
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  Review: Mio MiVue C570 (productReview)
  Overall, it looks cheap - especially compared to the metal bodies of new Nextbase and Garmin dash cameras. This obviously isn't ideal for a camera that's going to set you back over £100, but it's what's inside that counts...

  Review: Garmin Dash Cam Mini (productReview)
  width=500&height=333.33333333333337" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/b2b139c341b24c7a9332d7a4ebe5928d" /> Once connected, you can preview what the footage will look like, allowing you to move the camera so it's pointing exactly where you want it. One thing we learnt was that although it's tempting to tuck the camera away behind the rearview mirror, you do need to allow some room for manoeuvre to adjust the Mini's view.
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  Review: Nextbase 422GW dash cam (productReview)
  The dash cams in the new range are around 35% smaller than the previous models and the clunky mount has been replaced by a Click&Go Pro mount that connects straight into the body of the camera using a magnetic attachment. The charging cable then plugs directly into the camera or the mount so that you can remove the dash cam unit and put it in a glovebox away from prying eyes. When you get back in your car, the camera then easily clicks back into the mount with no fuss and no fiddling with plugging it in again. 
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  Review: Hive Active Heating 2 (productReview)
  On the plus side, Hive is a modular system, so you can add sensors, lights, smart plugs and security cameras - which can all be managed and monitored with a smart assistant like Amazon's Alexa. It's definitely not cheap, with Hive's smart lightbulbs starting at £19, but it's a well thought out system for those wanting to upgrade to a proper smart home.
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  Review: Garmin 66W (productReview)
  These include forward collision warning   alerts if you drive too closely to the car ahead, lane departure warnings and Go alerts - which notify you when traffic ahead of your vehicle is moving again. The dash cam also provides speed camera and red light camera alerts via subscription-free updates on the Garmin Drive app . It beeps if you go over the speed limit too. As with most dash cameras, the Garmin 66W doesn't include a microSD so you'll need to buy one separately if you want to use it straight out of the box.
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  Review: Nextbase 222 dash camera (productReview)
  It means you can easily remove the camera from the mount - useful if you want to keep it out of sight when parked or if you want to get some footage off it. The magnetic connector makes for a very sturdy connection and, along with the new mount, it means a more secure fit and less camera shake on the move.
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  Review: Nextbase 522GW dash cam (productReview)
  Gone is the big clunky mount of the 512GW. Replacing it is a mount that connects straight into the body of the camera using a magnetic attachment. It's very smart. The charging cable also plugs directly into the camera or the mount - there's the option for both. The new Click&Go Pro dash cam mount comes with an adhesive 3M and a suction option.
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  Review: TomTom GO Essential (productReview)
  The speed camera is shown on screen and a voice warning also alerts us. The TomTom GO Essential tracks your speed in average speed camera zones, too, alerting you if you go over the limit.

  Review: Z-Edge T4 Dual dash cam (productReview)
  Just put it at the top of your rear screen and feed the wire through to the front camera. There are also some cable clips included, which although a little flimsy, do the job. Only the front camera needs power, the rear one runs off it via a lengthy (and rather stiff) cable. It's the same with the SD card - both record to the one memory card in the front camera which means that once the rear camera is fitted, you don't need to access it.