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Upgrade to Add Receiver w/ Bluetooth & Backup Camera

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by dawsh2, Apr 25, 2024.

  1. dawsh2

    dawsh2 New Member

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    What receiver and backup camera combo do you recommend? I like having a volume knob that doubles as a power button, but other than that I don't really care. I'd prefer the backup camera display on the existing display screen and get a receiver without and LCD, but it's no big deal if I have two screens.

    Thanks for any advice, loving this car so far.
     
    #1 dawsh2, Apr 25, 2024
  2. ColoradoCrow

    ColoradoCrow Active Member

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    I installed these.
    Nakita Back up Camera $29.99 on Amazon
    Pioneeer AVH 211 HU $200.00 on Amazon

     
    #2 ColoradoCrow, Apr 25, 2024
  3. dawsh2

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    Thank you! Does your backup cam display on the receiver or the built in display (keep forgetting what this is called)? I was also considering just using a wireless camera and tablet or something.
     
    #3 dawsh2, Apr 26, 2024
  4. ColoradoCrow

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    On the Receiver. The MFD Display is not ideal to add the camera image to.
     
    #4 ColoradoCrow, Apr 26, 2024
  5. ccna101

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    CororadoC is on the spot, but additional world of wisdom:
    • You will want something that have buttons, at the minimum for on/off and volume: just in case thing go south and you still have control.
    • Don't go cheap: you already spend dearly time/money, while install 100 bucks radio for +200 installation ( even time, it will take skill).
    • Open the dash it simple for those who watch YT, but be mindful for the airbag.
    • If you DIY: all wiring will need soldered / shirk tubing or crimper ... if you don't know what I am talking about - then -> professional !.
    • For the back camera, good if you go WIFI... I choose wired: wired have to avoid -front airbag-, side airbag, inside insulation to hatch, ... there is lot of work so to speak.

    None of my kids would touch the stinky OEM radio/CD on our gen2... so a replacement is due.
     
    #5 ccna101, Apr 27, 2024
  6. Aloe

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    I didn't encounter any airbag issue. You are not opening up the steering wheel.
    I didn't do any soldering (save for the 68 ohm resistor that connects to 2 wires). And even then I have an easy solution with parts I have, if you like, PM me and I'll sell you a 68ohm kit to cover postage and parts cost. See my post on it.
     
    #6 Aloe, Apr 27, 2024
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