Every dual-channel RedTiger dash cam — the F7N Elite, F7NP, F8, F9, and ViewClear 70 bundles — ships with a rear camera module, a long video cable (usually 6 meters / 20 feet), and the main front unit. The rear camera connects to the front camera with the included cable. It does not have its own SD card slot and does not record independently; it sends its video feed to the front unit, which records both streams onto one memory card. That is a big convenience: you only need to format one card, and footage from the front and rear ends up in the same folder structure, time-synced automatically.
In the RedTiger app, front and rear footage appear in the same file list. Files from the rear camera have a marker like "REAR" in the filename, while front files use "FRONT". When you review an event, you can tap the file and switch between the two views without digging through separate folders.
The best location for the rear camera is the top center of the rear windshield, just below the defroster lines. This gives you the widest view of traffic behind you without the rear headrests blocking the lens. If your rear windshield has a steep angle, like on a hatchback or SUV, the camera's adjustable bracket lets you angle the lens so it points horizontally rather than downward at the trunk lid.
Two common alternatives work well too:
Whichever spot you pick, avoid mounting the rear camera directly behind the rear windshield wiper's sweep zone on the glass — wiper blades can hit the lens housing on some cars.
The included cable is long enough to reach the rear of almost any sedan or SUV when routed along the headliner. Here is the fastest clean route:
If you have about 30 minutes and a trim tool, this is a DIY job. If the cable keeps popping out of the trim in your car, a small pack of adhesive cable clips solves the problem for about five dollars.
Once the cable is plugged in, power on the front camera. The screen should show the rear view, or you may need to switch the display mode — on most RedTiger models, pressing the Mode button cycles between front-only, rear-only, and split-screen views. If the rear screen shows a blue screen or "No Signal", check both connectors. The most common cause of a blank rear view is a cable that was not pushed in all the way; you will feel a click when it seats properly.
Adjust the rear camera angle so you can see the road behind you and a little of your rear bumper. If you are angling it down too much, you will only see the trunk. Aim for roughly 60 percent road and 40 percent bumper/window line. On the F7NP and ViewClear 70, the rear camera supports 1080p recording, while the F8 rear camera records at 1080p with a wider 140-degree field of view — enough to cover two lanes of traffic behind you.
After connecting your phone to the camera's WiFi (the network name starts with "RedTiger_" on most models), open the RedTiger app and tap the live view. Look for a small camera icon near the bottom of the screen that toggles between front and rear. In the file list, each recorded clip is labeled with its source. To export a rear clip to your phone, select it and tap Download — the clip saves to your phone's gallery at full resolution.
A practical workflow: when you park and want to check for door dings or hit-and-run damage, open the app, switch to the rear camera live view, and scan the footage. Rear footage in parking mode catches tailgaters, door dings, and drivers who clip your bumper in parking lots — incidents the front camera would completely miss.
Dual-channel recording is one of the best upgrades you can make to your driving protection — it gives you proof of what happens behind you as well as in front. If you are shopping for a dash cam with a rear camera included, browse the current RedTiger bundles here to see which dual-channel package fits your car and budget.
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