Some drivers do not even suspect that car gadgets can make their life much more comfortable, safer and freer. Automakers are equipped with almost everything that a driver may need, but there are gadgets that can come in handy for anyone who drives.
The article is devoted to the 10 most popular, and therefore useful gadgets for a modern car. In some categories, specific models with the optimal set of functions will be described. Any product described below can be bought in specialized stores of electronic equipment or online store.
DVR
There are a million different offers with an extensive feature set, shooting and build quality. Of the variety, it is often very difficult to make a choice, especially in the absence of experience using the gadget. The average price is 4,000 rubles.
Benefits:
- Allows you to use video in the event of a contentious situation on the road.
- Write down the number of the driver’s car, who violated the rules and fled the scene.
- Transmits video from the camera to a synchronized device.
Disadvantages:
- High price.
Consider a model that has good ratings on various sites - Xiaomi Mijia Car DVR. This is a classic recorder that looks like a regular Action camera. It is mounted on the windshield. In the kit there is a suction cup that holds perfectly on the glass.
DVR with the ability to synchronize with a smartphone
Before installation, wipe the suction cup and windshield of the car with an alcohol cloth. The recorder is powered by means of a long USB cable, which can be put under the skin of the cabin so that it does not interfere with the review and simply does not bother with its presence.
The gadget writes information to a MicroCD memory card. The resolution of the circuit is 1280 * 720 or more, which is very good for a conventional DVR. He shoots well at night and day. But at night, glare may appear on the rooms. This is not due to the recording quality of the camera, but to the appearance of glare when light hits the numbers.
Bluetooth headset
With the advent of mobile phones for drivers, a Bluetooth headset has become relevant. It is important that nothing distracts the driver while driving, including calls. The headset is worn in the ear and allows you not to be distracted from the traffic talking on a cell phone. The average price is 1000 rubles.
Benefits:
- Free hands when talking;
- You can quickly answer calls;
- Provides security and reduces the likelihood of receiving a fine for telephone calls.
disadvantages:
- It may not hold on the ear, you need to select individually.
As an example, consider the Bluetooth headset from the manufacturer Xiaomi. The choice of model is not connected with the need to advertise a particular brand, but because the first device can be synchronized with the second, which will provide additional opportunities.
This accessory is useful to people who often talk on the phone while driving:
- Taxi drivers;
- Businessmen;
- Couriers.
But to be limited to these categories is naive. Today, a rare driver does not talk on the phone while driving a car. We all make long journeys, talk with relatives and friends. This must be done safely!
Xiaomi Bluetooth Headset
The Xiaomi headset is different in that it fits into your ear like a regular headphone. There is no bow in it, which, with a long stay behind the ear, begins to press and rub. The battery in the device lasts about 5 hours. To answer the call, you must click on the button, which is located on the gadget. You can connect multiple smartphones at once.
Smartphone holder
Another auto gadget that makes the driver’s life easier and safer. Almost everyone has a navigator in their phone. It helps to navigate in any city. Modern services even allow you to go the long way, along unfamiliar streets, and be at the indicated point earlier. By installing the smartphone in the holder, you can safely monitor the route and the road at the same time. The average price is 1000 rubles.
Benefits:
- You can safely use the navigator;
- The phone is always under a friend.
disadvantages:
- The holder with wireless charging is expensive.
It's no secret that some drivers manage to respond to messages when they are in traffic or traffic lights. In order not to look for the phone in special compartments, you can install it in the holder and quickly reply to messages or even view photos or videos. Although it is prohibited by the rules of the road.
All holders by type of connection can be divided:
- Suction cups;
- Ventilation.
Ventilation holders can be fastened with special clips or a magnet. In the second case, a special suction cup magnet is required on the smartphone so that it can be installed on the holder.
Magnetic holder for smartphone
With regards to suction cup holders, it is better to use a kit in which there will be not only a holder, but also a separate suction cup. It is glued to the windshield or dashboard, and the holder is already attached to it. This makes the connection more reliable.
For ease of use, you can turn the gadget from vertical to horizontal position and vice versa. Holders on the latches have a special button on the side, with which you can quickly remove the smartphone. The presence of an element for contactless charging of the smartphone makes it even more useful.
USP port cigarette lighter charging
Many modern cars have a default USB port. But he, as a rule, is alone and charges very slowly, since the current strength when charging is 1 Ampere. For convenience and comfort, you can purchase an adapter that is inserted into the cigarette lighter. Two ports in it will allow you to charge several gadgets at once. The average price is 300 rubles.
2.4 A USB port
Often, drivers install several gadgets at once: a radar detector and a DVR. And in order to recharge the phone, you must disconnect any of them. Today, there are a large number of USB ports that differ in shape, size, number of inputs. To ensure the charging of several powerful gadgets at once, you need to use a 4.8 amp device.
Benefits:
- Allows you to quickly charge the phone;
- You can charge multiple gadgets at once.
There are no shortcomings in the gadget. A cable may come with the device. Advice - to purchase only if the port will go along with the cables. At the same time, they must be reliable and durable. Replaceable connectors allow you to charge phones with various types of inputs.
Portable battery
Some may not agree with this paragraph because they are not familiar with this gadget. First, you need to choose a device that is equipped with a flashlight. There is no need to talk about how important the flashlight is for the driver. The average price is 1,500 rubles.
Benefits:
- It can be used as a flashlight;
- With its help, you can start the engine with a dead battery;
- She can charge the phone.
disadvantages:
- It takes place in the glove compartment.
Few people know that using a 1000 mAh portable battery, you can start a car engine with a dead battery.In order to carry out this venture, it is necessary to choose a device that comes with special “crocodiles”.
Portable charging with battery pack
The principle of starting a car with the help of someone else's battery should be familiar to everyone. A portable battery is also used in the same way. At the same time, there is no need to search for “crocodiles”, since they are included. It is important that a charged device is able to start absolutely any car with a dead battery.
Stop sleep - prevents the driver from falling asleep
The gadget makes in the form of a regular ring on a finger. The chip of the device is that it will not allow the driver to fall asleep with the help of vibrations, sound and light alarms. The gadget has 8 sensors built into the ring that monitor the performance of the driver. As soon as his body begins to signal a quick fall asleep, the gadget begins to vibrate, flash with built-in LEDs and emit sound signals. The average price is 10,000 rubles.
Stop sleep - prevents the driver from falling asleep
Tire Pressure Sensor
The Fobo tire sensor is mounted on wheels. After that, a special program is installed on the smartphone or tablet, with which you can monitor the state of tire pressure online. In order for the gadget to synchronize with the program on the smartphone, it is necessary to go through its activation and configuration. The average price is 12,000 rubles.
Tire Pressure Sensor
Folding trunk on the car cover.
The most popular gadget in this category is Softrack. Its installation in a car allows you to place various bulky items. Its main difference is the ability to fix an object of any shape. It consists of plastic elements wrapped in tarpaulin. They protect the roof of the car from mechanical stress. The average price is -2000 rub.
Transparent monitor for car
A novelty in the technology world, which car manufacturers may soon begin to use, but so far it can be bought as a gift. A smart transparent monitor is a standalone device that syncs with a smartphone. It facilitates navigation and access to various data, including search engines, social networks and other programs installed on the phone.
Frame for rooms - chamber
The main advantage of this gadget is its quick installation. No need to spend money on installing a standard chamber. The new device manufacturer Google gives a good overview to the driver. It is connected with the adapter to the vehicle control unit. The average cost of 12,000 rubles.
