# Intelligent Rearview Mirrors TehGentex Rearview Smart Mirror Replaces the Dashcam at CES 2021 By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-01-15 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gentex-rearview References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/blog/gentex-rearview/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+thegadgetflow+%28Gadget+Flow%29) & [gentex](https://www.gentex.com) The Gentex Rearview Smart Mirror was announced by the brand at CES 2021 as a way to enhance the capabilities of drivers and keep them feeling more secure when getting behind the wheel. The system will replace [traditional dashcams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ddpai-z90-master) and features a mirror-mounted video recorder that will allow users to maintain clear sightlines when driving. The interface features a series of controls on the bottom that will allow users to easily navigate through the functionality, while the integrated screen will spring to life with warnings if paired with a series of [additional sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensor-system1). The Gentex Rearview Smart Mirror will keep a clear, crisp eye on the road ahead and behind as well as in the car, and will even start recording if the vehicle is parked and the [shock from a collision is detected](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collision-prevention-system). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Smart Rearview Mirrors:** The trend of replacing traditional dashcams with mirror-mounted video recorders to enhance driver safety and convenience at CES 2021. - **Integrated Driver Assistance:** The trend of adding features like additional sensors to smart rearview mirrors to improve driver safety and assistance capabilities. - **Connected Car Features:** The trend of using smart rearview mirrors to integrate with other car features and provide drivers with more comprehensive information and warnings. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive Industry:** The automotive industry could benefit from creating and integrating smart rearview mirrors as part of their standard equipment package to enhance driver safety and convenience. - **Consumer Electronics Industry:** The consumer electronics industry could benefit by creating and marketing smart rearview mirrors as a standalone product for drivers who want to enhance the safety features of their existing vehicles. - **Insurance Industry:** The insurance industry could benefit from offering discounts to drivers who install smart rearview mirrors in their vehicles, encouraging wider adoption of the technology and reducing accident rates. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dual-Direction Rearview Dash Cams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wolfbox-g900.md) - [AI-Powered Dash Cams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nextbase-1.md) - [Vehicle Intelligence-Focused Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vehicle-intelligence.md) - [Collision Avoidance Dash Cams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minieye-dash-cam.md) - [AI-Powered Dash Cams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tmall-genie-dashcam.md) - [Rideshare Safety Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ridecare.md) - [Blind Spot-Monitoring Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dezl-dualview.md) - [High-Definition Dashboard Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ring-car-cam.md) - [Truck-Specific Driver Assistance Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/driver-assistance-system.md)