Top 5 Headrest TVs: Essential Buying Guide Now

Does the sound of whining from the back seat during long car rides make you want to pull over immediately? We have all been there. Keeping kids (or even adults!) entertained on road trips can feel like a constant battle against boredom. That’s where the magic of in-car entertainment steps in, and nothing beats the convenience and fun of a dedicated headrest TV.

However, stepping into the world of car headrest monitors presents its own set of challenges. Should you choose a screen that mirrors your phone? What about touch capabilities or resolution? The sheer number of features, sizes, and installation complexities can quickly turn excitement into frustration. You want the best viewing experience without a complicated setup or breaking the bank.

This guide cuts through the noise. We will break down exactly what you need to look for, from easy installation tips to the must-have features that truly enhance your travel time. By the end of this post, you will know precisely which headrest TV fits your vehicle and lifestyle perfectly.

Top Headrest Tv For Car Recommendations

SaleBestseller No. 1

WONNIE 12" Dual Car DVD Players Portable DVD Players for Car Headrest Play a Same or Two Different Movies with 5-Hour Rechargeable Battery, Mounting Brackets, All Region, Support USB/Sync TV

【2 X Car DVD Players】WONNIE has more than 10 years of experience in car DVD players. The Newest 12" dual car DVD players features upgraded chips for clearer, more vivid. The enhanced mounting bracket ensures stability, preventing drops or other issues on bumpy roads. You can connect the two players via AV cable to share the same movie or play different discs according to personal preferences, making journeys enjoyable. Allow you to focus on driving without worrying about anything from backseat.
【All Region & Multi-Formats Playback】The dual car headrest dvd players can play all regions discs from DVD, DVD±R, DVD±RW, CD, CD±R, CD±RW, VCD, SVCD, SVCD (Not support Blu-ray disc, MP4 and Bluetooth). Design with USB (max to 32GB FAT32 and 720*576 pixels), support multi formats: image (JPG, JPEG), audio (MP3, WMA), videos (VOB, AVI, MPEG 1, MPEG 2)
【Dual Powerful Stereo Speakers & Adjustable Volume】The dual car portable video players have built-in two stereo sound speakers and a headphone jack design in each unit that will give you a powerful new listening experience. You can connect wired earphones/headphones or speakers for each player and adjust the volume through the remote controls.
【Attention】 During the playback, long press VOL+/VOL- on the player to increase/decrease the volume, short press to fast-forward/rewind. When you short press the volume button on the player, it's normal that you could change the speed of the player.
【Rechargeable Battery & 3 Power Modes 】There are 3 power modes, 2 Car DVD players are built-in high-capacity rechargeable batteries, you can watch movies anytime and anywhere, usually can play about 5 hours, 2 AC adapters (for home), 2 in 1 car charger (for car 12V).

Bestseller No. 2

15.6 inch 4K Android Car TV Headrest Monitor for Cars Back seat Rear Entertainment System, Support Wireless Phone Link Touch Screen,with WiFi/Bluetooth/HDMI/USB/Video Player 2G+32G (2PCs)

【15.6'' HD IPS touch screen】 Car headrest TV It adopts a 15.6-inch IPS touch screen. The screen resolution is 1920*1080, and the display is super clear and delicate.
【Android Smart Car TV】This headrest monitor Car TV, adopts Android 11.0 system, supports WiFi 5G/2.4 GHz, and can be connected to the personal hotspot of the mobile phone. You can download and install all APPs on APKPure.
【Wireless Mobile Phone link】 This tv for Cars supports iOS AirPlay and Android Miracast mobile phone screen mirroring function. In addition, the MyCar Link App can be used to Sync Screen and mutual control of the mobile phone and Car TV, which makes it easier for you to play videos for your children in the driver's seat.
【Universal Mounting Bracket】 car Headrest TV adopts a solid metal mounting bracket. Compatible with more than 98% of car models on the market. It comes standard with dual power adapters, and it's an Android tablet that can be used in cars and houses.
【Multiple Audio Playback methods】This car headrest monitor comes with high-quality speakers. And supports wireless Bluetooth headset and wired headset. Also, you can tune the car radio and monitor's FM to the same channel, and send the monitor's sound to the car speakers for playback.

Bestseller No. 3

16" Car TV Headrest Monitor for Cars Back seat Universal Rear Entertainment System, Support Phone Wireless Mirror Link Touch Screen 4K,with WiFi/Bluetooth/HDMI/USB/Video Player (4G+64G(1*PC))

【Android Car TV】This headrest monitor Car TV, adopts Android 13.0 system, supports WiFi 5G/2.4 GHz, and can be connected to the personal hotspot of the mobile phone. You can download and install APPs on Google Play Store or APKPure, such as YouTube, Netflix, Disney+, Prime video, HBO, Tiktok and other video APPs.
【16'' HD IPS touch screen】Car headrest TV It adopts a 16'' inch large IPS touch screen. The screen resolution is 1920*1080, Smooth operation without lagging and the display is super clear and delicate.
【Compatible with more than 98% of car models】Android Headrest TV adopts a solid metal mounting bracket. Compatible with more than 98% of car models on the market. It comes standard with dual power adapters, and it's an Android tablet that can be used in car and house.
【Wireless Mobile Phone interconnection】It supports iOS AirPlay and Android Miracast mobile phone screen mirroring function. In addition, the MyCar Link App can be used to Sync Screen and mutual control of the mobile phone and Car TV, which makes it easier for you to play videos for your children in the driver's seat.
【Multiple Audio Playback methods】This car rear entertainment system comes with high-quality speakers. And supports wireless Bluetooth headset and wired headset. Also, you can tune the car radio and monitor's FM to the same channel, and send the monitor's sound to the car speakers for playback.

SaleBestseller No. 4

FANGOR 7.5 Inch Dual Car DVD Player, Portable Headrest Video Player for Car with 5 Hours Rechargeable Battery, Last Memory, AV Out/in, Support USB/SD/Sync TV, All Regions (1 Player+1 LCD Screen)

【Dual Portable DVD Player】The upgraded 7.5 inch portable dvd player for car consist of one car dvd player and one LCD screen. It adopts a new chip technology to transmit high-quality audio and video signals to both screens and helps reduce disc skipping during bumpy rides. The dvd player for car support playing the same movie simply via AV and DC cable connections. The AV OUT port allows syncing playback to a large TV or a projector for a broader viewing experience
【Dual Powerful Stereo Speakers】The car dvd player dual screen is equipped with upgraded stereo speakers that deliver louder and clearer sound, attracting children's attention and keeping them quiet on road trips, offering you a more pleasant journey
【5 Hours Rechargeable Battery】The main player has a built-in high-capacity rechargeable lithium battery that can run for about 5 hours on a full charge. When connected to the monitor, both screens will play for about 2.5 hours. The dual dvd player also comes with an AC adapter and a car charger to keep kids entertained for a long time
【All Regions and Multi-format Support】The car dvd player for kids can support multiple formats. ① All-region disc formats: DVD, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, CD, CD+R/RW, VCD, and SVCD. ② Support USB 2.0 and SD/MMC card up to 32GB (FAT32) and max resolution is 720x576. You can play pictures (JPG, JPEG), audio (MP3, WMA) and videos (VOB, AVI, FLV, MPG, MPEG1/2/4). No support for Blu-ray discs, MP4 files, or Bluetooth
【Last Memory Function and Clamsell Design】The headrest dvd player for car support the last memory function, so you don't need to worry about starting from the beginning, and it picks up each exciting scene from where you left off. The car movie player features a clamshell design, making disc changes super easy without removing the player

SaleBestseller No. 5

Lamicall Car Headrest Tablet Holder - [3 in 1 Extension Arm] Adjustable Tablet Car Mount for Back Seat, Road Trip Essentials for Kids, for 4.7-11" Device Like iPad Pro, Air, Mini, Galaxy, Fire, Black

【 Unique Biaxial Extension Arm】 Twist the extendable arm in different angles allowing you to change the view distance, great for enjoying entertainment with family and friends; The articulating arm is easy to pull out or retract as needed, kids can also operate easily
【 Metal Crossbar for Headrest】 Out of a considerate thought, the hook's depth on both ends of the tablet car mount is deeper, the headrest mount which is made of high-quality metal also helps greatly increase the stability during driving; The anti-slip rubber pads protect the tablet from scratching and slipping, keep your device safe
【 Easy Installation & 360° Rotation】 Normally it only takes 5s to complete the installation, no tools are needed; The 360 degree rotating ball allows you to find the best view angle so kids don't have to look down the whole time, avoid neck pain, making it a great car accessory for kids
【 Devices Compatibility】The universal headrest tablet mount is suitable for 4.7 - 11" devices, such as 2025/ 2024/ 2022 iPad Pro 11, 2022 iPad 10.9/ iPad 10th Generation, iPad Air 6, iPad Pro 10.5/ 9.7, iPad Mini, Galaxy Tab S10/ S9, Kindle, Fire HD, iPhone Air, 17 Pro Max, 16, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11, Galaxy S25 Ultra, other smartphones and tablets; The max thickness the clip can fit is 0.67" (17mm), 4.7 - 11" refers to the diagonal length of the tablet screen, the suitable width of screen is 5.5 - 8.6"
【 Wider Headrest Compatible】 This new version can fit headrest with narrower rod distance, the adapted distance range of headrest rods is 2.8" ( 72 mm) - 5.9" ( 150 mm), which can fits SUV, Pickup truck, Sedan and more; NOTICE: can't fit the backseat without headrest rods

Bestseller No. 6

Car DVD Player Dual Screen with Headrest Mount, DESOBRY 10.5" Portable DVD Player for Car with Suction-Type Disc in, Play a Same or Two Different Movies, Support 1080P Video,HDMI Input, USB/SD Reader

【3S Auto Load Discs & Last Memory】Our headrest DVD player for car with Suction-Type Disc in design,not only protects the player loader, but also loads the disc automatically, super easy for adult on front seat or kids on back seat to change dics. Besides, the DVD players with last memory function, every time start from where you leave, time-saving
【HDMI Input & AV In/Out】DESOBRY Dual Screen DVD Player for Car with HDMI input function makes it can sync up to 1080P video and audio from phones, computers, Raspberry Pi, Xbox or kindle fire etc.(Pls. confirm your phone supports HDMI output before ordering) Then, the AV In/Out function makes it can sync to TV for bigger screen watching via the included RCA cable.
【Regions Free & USB/SD Slot】 Our dvd player for car headrest owns wide compatibility, can play free regions discs from CD, DVD,CD±R, DVD±R, DVD±RW, VCD to SVCD (but not blue-ray DVD). USB/SD card supports playing MP3,WMA,VOB,AVI,DAT,MPEG4,MPG,JPG,JPEG (max to 128GB FAT32 & 1920*1080 pixel).
【HD Vision & Adjustable Screen】DESOBRY upgraded car DVD player for kids offer clearly 1920 * 1080P@30fps HD video playback to enhances viewing experience. And thanks to 135° adjustable screen angle, kids can watch the videos at a comfortable angle anytime so that their neck won't be sore and can minimizes reflected glare to protect their eyes.
【Perfect Travel Partner】 The Car TV DVD Player comes with two mounting brackets make you easy to install the DVD players to the headrest, it's so firmly that the video player won't shaked or fell down. Then, each player equipped with dual bottom speakers to bring clear and loud stereo sound. It creats a entertained space for back seat, eliminate the kids' anxiety and restlessness, let you drive in peace comfortably and safely.

Bestseller No. 7

NHOPEEW Car Headrest Video Player, 9 inch IPS Screen Headrest TV Support Phone Wireless Carplay and Android Auto, Mirror Link, Video Website, Voice Control + 64G Memory Card

“Larger Screen & 1080P IPS HD Display”: NHOPEEW 9 " tv for car backseat with 1024X600P resolution is clearer than traditional 720P for kids. This headrest player can present crystal clear image and realistic visual during watching movies or videos on the road trips, which can protect kids' eyes and bring you an super visual experience
“Installation Methods Fit Most Car Headrests”: We offer a custom mounting bracket designed to fit most automotive headrests. You can quickly install the in-car video player on the headrest. Please check the installation adaptation diagram to ensure that your headrest tv for car can be installed. Our car tv for back seat is not suitable for wide retractable posts and seats without retractable posts
“Wireless Carplay and Android Auto”: Headrest monitor for car built-in wireless and wired Carplay and Android Auto. You can easily use GPS navigation, make calls, send / receive messsage, listen to music and much more functions while you focus on driving. Easily control vehicle audio, navigation and other functions, improve driving safety
“Multiple Audio Transmission Modes: & Album function”: Our headrest video player supports four audio transmission modes, including local speaker sound, AUX, FM transmission and Bluetooth. You can freely choose according to their needs. With album function, you can browse photos and pictures stored on the memory card we provided
“Super Link & Video Website”: Headrest TV provides fast, reliable access to your favorite apps, music, and navigation services through a user-friendly interface. Enjoy HD media streaming and utilize voice control for hands-free operation, ensuring a safer and more enjoyable driving experience. After downloading Android mobile software, support to watch YouTube, tiktok and other video website content online

Bestseller No. 8

NOAUKA 10.1 Inch 4K Android 13 Car TV Headrest Monitor for Cars Back seat,Support Phone Wireless Mirror Link Touch Screen,HDMI Input,USB/SD Card Tablet Portable Multi-Media Video Player,WiFi,2+32G

【Touch Screen&Easy Install】4K crystal clear pictures and smooth video.Easy installation for headrest monitor for car,applicable to most vehicle.(Mounting kits and cig-chargers all included in the package)When using a Bluetooth headset or its speaker, please make sure that the FM is turned off
【Wireless Mobile Phone interconnection】It supports iOS AirPlay and Android Miracast mobile phone screen mirroring function. In addition, the MyCar Link App can be used to Sync Screen and control of the Car TV video player, which makes it easier for you to play videos for your children in the driver's seat.
【Support Headset & OTA System Real-time Update 】Built-in speaker, you can also use FM transmitter to transmit audio to car speakers. In addition to this, Bluetooth headsets or wired headsets can also be used. And the OTA update is designed to help headrest monitor work with more software.
【Android Car TV】This headrest monitor Car TV adopts Android 13 system, supports WiFi 5G/2.4 GHz, and can be connected to the phone's hotspot for internet access. You can download and install APPs on Google Play Store or APKPure, such as YouTube, Netflix, prime video, TikTok and other video APPs.
【Play the Same Video】New feature upgrade， Two devices on the same screen, no wires need to be connected between them, Simply connect to the same WiFi to enable two devices to play the same video simultaneously

Choosing the Best Headrest TV for Your Ride

Adding a headrest TV to your car makes long trips much more fun for everyone. Kids stop asking “Are we there yet?” when they have movies or games. But choosing the right one needs a little homework. This guide helps you pick the perfect screen for your car.

Key Features to Look For

When you shop for a headrest TV, several features make a big difference in how you use it.

Screen Size and Resolution

Size Matters: Screens usually range from 7 inches up to 11 inches. Bigger screens look great, but make sure they fit well on your seats without blocking the driver’s view.
Clarity (Resolution): Look for at least 1080p (Full HD). Higher resolution means clearer pictures for movies. Low resolution screens make things look fuzzy.

Connectivity Options

Inputs: You need ports to connect devices. HDMI ports are the best because they give the clearest digital signal. USB ports let you play videos directly from a flash drive.
Wireless (Bluetooth/Wi-Fi): Some models offer Bluetooth to connect headphones or Wi-Fi to stream content from a phone or tablet. This adds great flexibility.

Power and Installation

Power Source: Most units run off your car’s 12V outlet (cigarette lighter). Check if the installation requires professional wiring or if it’s a simple plug-and-play setup.
Mounting System: Does the bracket adjust easily? A sturdy mount keeps the screen from shaking while you drive.

Important Materials and Durability

Car interiors get hot and cold. The materials used must handle these changes.

Housing and Screen Material

Plastic Quality: The outer casing should use durable, heat-resistant plastic. Cheap plastic can crack or warp in direct sunlight. Good quality plastic lasts longer.
Screen Surface: Look for tempered glass screens instead of standard plastic ones. Tempered glass resists scratches better.

Wiring and Cables

High-quality wiring prevents signal loss and short circuits. Ensure all included cables feel thick and well-insulated. Poor wiring often causes screens to flicker.

Factors That Improve or Reduce Quality

What separates a great headrest TV from a frustrating one?

Improving Quality (The Good Stuff)

Touchscreen Functionality: A responsive touchscreen makes navigating menus easy, especially for passengers.
Dual Screen Syncing: If you buy two, make sure they can mirror the same video or play different videos simultaneously. This is key for siblings!
Built-in Speakers: While headphones are better, having clear built-in speakers is handy for quick audio playback.

Reducing Quality (Watch Outs)

Slow Operating System (OS): If the system lags when you switch apps or inputs, it lowers the user experience a lot. Fast processors are important.
Poor Viewing Angles: If you have to sit perfectly straight to see the screen clearly, the viewing angle is too narrow. You should be able to see it comfortably from the side.

User Experience and Use Cases

Think about how you plan to use the TV most often.

Road Trips and Entertainment

For long family road trips, ease of use is critical. Pre-loading movies onto a USB stick and playing them through the TV is a popular and reliable method. Kids can watch movies without needing constant Wi-Fi access.

Installation and Aesthetics

Some systems replace the entire headrest, which looks very clean but is harder to install. Others use adjustable straps that wrap around the existing headrest posts. Choose the installation method that matches your comfort level and vehicle type.

Safety First

Always remember that the screen should never block your view in the rearview mirror. Choose a height that works best for your rear passengers while staying safe for the driver.

10 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Headrest TVs

Q: Can I install a headrest TV myself?

A: Many modern units are designed for DIY installation using adjustable brackets. However, if you want the wiring completely hidden (running it through the seat padding), professional installation is recommended.

Q: Do these TVs need Wi-Fi to work?

A: No, they do not strictly need Wi-Fi. You can play movies directly from a USB drive, DVD player, or HDMI connection. Wi-Fi is only needed if you want to stream apps like Netflix directly on the screen.

Q: Are headrest TVs safe in an accident?

A: Good quality mounts are very secure. The screen housing is usually made of strong plastic. However, always ensure the mount is tightened correctly so the unit does not become a projectile.

Q: Can I watch two different things on two different screens?

A: Yes, most dual-pack systems allow independent playback. One passenger can watch a cartoon while the other watches a documentary, provided both screens have separate input sources.

Q: What happens if my car battery dies while the TV is on?

A: Headrest TVs usually draw very little power. If your car is off, they typically run off the accessory power, which shuts down when the car is fully off. If wired directly to constant power, they could drain the battery if left on for many hours.

Q: Do I need special headphones?

A: If the TV has Bluetooth, you can use standard Bluetooth headphones. Many also support wired headphones that plug into a 3.5mm jack, similar to standard earbuds.

Q: Will this fit any car seat?

A: Most systems fit standard bucket seats. If you have very small, sporty seats or built-in headrests (like in some sports cars), you must check the bracket width compatibility first.

Q: How bright are these screens in daylight?

A: Brightness is measured in nits. Look for a rating of 400 nits or higher. Higher nit counts mean the screen resists glare better when the sun shines directly on it.

Q: Can I use my existing car stereo speakers for sound?

A: Yes, many units allow you to transmit audio through your car’s FM radio frequency or use an AUX output to connect to your main stereo system.

Q: Are touchscreens better than button controls?

A: Touchscreens offer a modern, intuitive experience. However, if you are installing the screen high up, having a remote control for basic functions like volume and play/pause is often easier for passengers.