While the school holidays have already begun for some, many motorists find themselves taking to the highway to reach their vacation spot. However, take a road trip don’t improvise
In addition to the itinerary to be defined, the prior check of the state of your vehicle and the presence of the essential objects that you must take with you (fluorescent jacket, safety triangle, anti-puncture spray, etc.), bring certain connected accessories in your luggage can go a long way in making your getaway easier, as well as optimizing your journey and driving safety. Reasons why the Tech&Co editorial team has selected for you accessories and products that can give you a big boost.
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Nextbase 522GW Dash Cam
Involved in a traffic accident for which you are not at fault, unfortunately you have no evidence to prove your good faith. This would have been the case if your vehicle was equipped with the Nextbase 522 GW, a connected on-board camera capable of filming in front of your car at 140 degrees.
High-end, compact, easy to install on a windshield and to configure, the device displays an intuitive interface that provides easy access to the various available configurations. The Dashcam 522 GW offers a resolution of 1440p (30 frames per second) but can also film in 1080p (60 fps) for greater fluidity. Combined with its 5.14 megapixel sensorthe Dashcam guarantees good quality videos, day and night, that can be used in the event of an accident.
Brilliant, its three-inch touch screen also benefits from a polarizing filter that limits reflections and improves sharpness. Equipped with useful functions (parking mode, cigarette lighter socket, compatibility with Amazon-Alexa, GPS, SOS emergency…), the camera, compatible with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, connects to a smartphone. Its application allows you to view the camera recording in real time and export the sequences stored on your microSD card, which provides a significant storage capacity (128 GB). Its correct autonomy is completed to make it an attractive on-board camera.
If you need to charge multiple devices at the same time and don’t want it to take forever, Oppo has launched a super-fast car charger. It has a USB-A socket and a USB-C socket to charge all kinds of smartphones, tablets and others.
If the USB-C port offers a sufficient power of 30 W for many smartphones, the USB-A port is compatible with the internal SuperVooc technology that allows recharging Oppo or OnePlus smartphones up to 80 W. Enough to recover 100% autonomy between 30 -40 minutes.
For sale on the Oppo site for 49.99 euros.
Michelin Tire Pressure Monitor
Don’t have time to go to the service station to assess the tire pressure of your vehicle? Carry out the operation directly from your car park with the Michelin digital pressure gauge. Compact, this device easily fits in the trunk or glove box of your vehicle.
It is extremely easy to use: simply place it on the valve of the wheel in question and its digital display, which ensures a comfortable and instinctive reading of the indicators, shows the result of the verification in a few seconds. In addition to tire pressure, the device can also measure the depth of tire wear. An ideal product for riding safely.
Tile Mate Smart Beacon
Who has never cursed angrily after spending fifteen minutes looking for their lost car key? If you regularly find yourself in these types of situations, the Mate should be a real lifesaver. All for a very reasonable price. In fact, this Bluetooth-enabled connected key fob can locate various personal effects (set of keys, bag, smartphone, etc.) with an estimated range of 60 meters.
Compact and lightweight (7 grams), the Tile tracker is discreet and easy to use. It only takes five minutes to set up: just install the Tile app (Android, iOS) and let yourself be guided.
If you lose the object connected to the beacon, the app takes care of finding it and emits a sound to signal its presence. You can also enter your phone number. If someone finds it, just scan the QR code and you’ll be notified that your item has been found. With IP5 certification, the Mate is resistant to splashing water and is powered by a battery that lasts for one year. What to see coming.
BoostCharge Car Charger – Belkin
This magnetic car charger allows you to charge your device (10W fast charging) while keeping it within sight. Intended for the iPhone 12, 13 and 14 ranges equipped with MagSafe technology, but also AirPods Pro 2, it attaches to the air vent and magnetizes the phone to easily place or remove it with one hand in portrait or landscape mode. It comes with a 1.2m USB-C cable and a 20W car charger.
Connected car radio DMX8021DABS – Kenwood
This modern 2DIN format system allows multimedia equipment to be brought to vehicles that do not have them. It supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, but also supports Android screen mirroring to display smartphone apps. It is possible to customize your 7-inch home screen with four widgets (Music, clock, weather, Garmin navigation, etc.).
The car radio has HDMI ports, USB-C, connection for 4 cameras (Dashcam, side, front, rear). It supports Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, it can also be connected to two smartphones in parallel for calls, as well as five for music streaming. The integrated audio system supports hi-res, has a 13-band equalizer and multiple sound settings. It offers three 5 W RCA pre-outs.
For sale from 585 euros in Norauto.
To keep track of your vehicle perfectly, this small box connected to 2G (subscription included) works wonders. Linked to its application, it will allow you to locate the vehicle at any time, be alerted in the event of suspicious movement, notify your loved ones by SMS in the event of a breakdown or accident.
If you left the lights on, the doors open, or the car has a technical problem, the application notifies you. You will also receive an alert if you exceed the maximum authorized speed, you are almost out of fuel or if the expense threshold that you have set is going to be exceeded.
The app also lists the history of your movements. The unit is fixed to the vehicle’s diagnostic socket using a supplied Plug&Go cable. On sale for 139 euros in Green lightsure Amazon and other reseller partners.
Source: BFM TV
