5 smart gadgets you should get for your car right away

If you’re short on Christmas gift ideas or fancy treating yourself to something nice, here are some gadgets that can make your car smarter.

1. Automatic, a connected car adapter

Although I’m not convinced you need all the “Fitbit for your car” data this Automatic pumps out, some of it can be useful – like the gas usage tracking, which could help you drive more smoothly and improve your mileage. Plus it can remember where you’ve parked and send an alert in the event of a crash.

2. Pearl RearVision wireless reversing camera

If your car has no backup camera, this is a simple and effective add-on. It connects wirelessly to your smartphone to give you live streaming of the view behind – plus proximity sensors.

The camera is embedded in the license plate frame. 

3. Zero Edge Z3 dashcam
 

There are a lot of dashcams out there – but only this one has the distinction of being the top choice of the boffins at The Wirecutter. It’s also getting storming reviews on Amazon.

“It hits the mark in terms of image quality, usability, and value,” says The Wirecutter.

4. TechMatte CD slot phone mount

The TechMatte MagGrip CD Slot dock is easy to install with the turn of a screw, and then it’s solidly in place. It’s equally easy to remove.

This one comes recommended by The WireCutter too.

5. LED music-activated stickers, by Flexilite

Measuring 50cm by 16cm on a thin sheet, the blue LED lights don’t use much power, so they can be plugged into 12V DC power – such as into your cigarette lighter port via an adapter. 

Is it essential? No. Is it smart? No. Is it legal?

But it sure is fun.

This is an excerpt from Tech in Asia. You can read the full article here