Spedal NaviCam CL797: Specifications and Safety Notes
At a glance
- What it is: A portable smart car stereo that sits on the dashboard, with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and AirPlay, and a DVR (dash cam) function. It is not a standalone dash cam.
- Key specifications: Wired Android Auto and CarPlay; audio out by Bluetooth or AUX; microSD (TF) card up to 128 GB; optional front or rear camera (Spedal’s manual).
- Suits: Drivers of older cars without CarPlay or Android Auto who want an add-on screen and a recording camera.
- Skip if: You want a dash cam alone, or your car has no AUX input or Bluetooth audio.
We haven’t tested this product ourselves. This page summarises Spedal’s user manual for the CL796W and CL797, checked 19 October 2026. We could not open a Spedal product page, so screen size, camera resolution and price are not verified.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Spedal NaviCam Smart Car Stereo, models CL796W and CL797 (one manual covers both) | [1] |
| Smartphone mirroring | Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Apple AirPlay | [1] |
| Recording | DVR function with playback; an optional camera can be fitted on the windscreen or the rear window | [1] |
| Storage | TF (microSD) card, Class 10 or above, not more than 128 GB. The card is optional and may not be supplied | [1] |
| Sound to the car | Through the built-in speaker, by Bluetooth, or by AUX cable to the car’s AUX input | [1] |
| Power | Power cable to the cigarette lighter socket; USB-C port | [1] |
| Fitting | Suction bracket on a 3M adhesive dashboard pad; the manual says to leave the pad for 3 hours or more before use | [1] |
| Screen size, camera resolution, price, warranty length | Not verified | n/a |
What owners report
We have not reviewed owner feedback for this product.
Known issues and safety
Recall check: we searched GOV.UK product safety alerts, reports and recalls (Office for Product Safety and Standards) for “spedal” on 19 October 2026 and found no results [2]. Check the list again for the exact model before you buy.
Spedal’s manual warns against operating the unit while driving, installing it on an airbag cover or within the airbag’s working range, or where it blocks the driver’s view. It also says not to use non-original cables and accessories [1].
Questions people ask
Is it a dash cam?
It has a recording function, but the main job is running CarPlay and Android Auto on a screen [1]. The camera is listed as optional [1].
Does it work wirelessly?
The manual describes CarPlay, Android Auto and AirPlay support, and a USB-C port marked for charging or wired Android Auto [1]. We could not confirm which connections are wireless on the CL797.
What memory card does it take?
A Class 10 or faster TF card up to 128 GB [1]. The manual says to format a new card in the unit.
Alternatives
- Standalone dash cams: See our dash cams hub.
- Satnavs: See our satnavs hub if you mainly want navigation.
Our verdict
Based on the evidence, this suits drivers who want to add CarPlay or Android Auto to an older car and are happy with a dashboard-mounted screen. We could not confirm screen size, camera quality or price. This is a research summary, not a test result.