Lining up a ball and coupler by yourself usually means getting in and out of the truck a few times. A license plate backup camera puts that view on a screen you already carry. The ReadyVision License Plate Frame Wi-Fi Camera mounts in the license plate frame and broadcasts to your iOS or Android phone or tablet, so you can back up to a trailer hitch or use it as an everyday backup camera.
What the ReadyVision license plate camera is
This camera is built into a license plate frame and connects to your device through the ReadyVision app. The camera creates its own internal Wi-Fi network, so you do not need a dedicated external monitor or internet service. The app is easy to use and responsive, and it works with iPhone, iPad, Android phones and tablets.
Key features
- Wi-Fi broadcasting: a 30 ft. digital wireless range from camera to phone or tablet.
- 180 degree viewing angle: a wide view that reduces blind spots behind the vehicle.
- 12V constant power: continuous power through a 12V power plug, which can be supplied with a 4-way trailer power adapter.
- IP68 waterproof and shockproof: fully protected against dust and able to withstand submersion in water up to 1.5 meters (5 feet) for 30 minutes.
- Dedicated app: backup guidelines, image rotation, screenshots, portrait or landscape viewing and a frames-per-second meter.
The manufacturer notes real-time video only at 20 FPS or higher, so the frames-per-second meter in the app is handy for checking your connection.
Using a license plate backup camera for trailer hitching
Hitching is where a camera at the plate earns its keep, because the plate usually sits close to the receiver. A few general tips that help with any hitch camera:
- Turn on the backup guidelines in the app and use them as a reference for your ball, not as an exact measurement.
- Back slowly and make small steering corrections. The 180 degree lens shows a lot, so focus on the ball and coupler in the center of the frame.
- Keep your phone in a fixed spot so you are not holding it while you back up. The ReadyVision Cup Holder Phone/Tablet Mount holds a phone or tablet in the cup holder for hands-free viewing.
- Wipe the lens before you start. Road spray and dust build up quickly on a rear-mounted camera.
Who this wireless backup camera fits best
The license plate frame Wi-Fi camera is a good fit for pickup and SUV owners who tow farm trailers, boat trailers, utility trailers or campers and want a simple backup camera without running video wire to the dash. Because it streams to your phone or tablet, there is no separate monitor to mount in the cab.
If you need more wireless range, compare the other ReadyVision cameras. The ReadyVision Battery Powered Wi-Fi Camera has a 100 ft. range and a magnetic base that is well suited to gooseneck and fifth wheel hookups, and the ReadyVision Heavy-Duty WiFi Camera is aimed at equipment blind spots and grain bin loading. See them side by side in our ReadyVision cameras collection, or browse every backup camera we carry.
Frequently asked questions
Does this license plate backup camera need a monitor?
No. It connects to the camera's internal Wi-Fi network through the ReadyVision app on an iPhone, iPad, Android phone or tablet. No monitor or internet service is required.
How is the camera powered?
It runs on 12V constant power through a 12V power plug, and it can be powered with a 4-way trailer power adapter.
What is the wireless range and viewing angle?
The camera has a 30 ft. digital wireless range and a 180 degree viewing angle.
Make hitching and backing a one-person job. Order the ReadyVision License Plate Frame Wi-Fi Camera and use your phone as your backup screen. Questions? Contact us.