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AutoBeams was created to solve a problem we personally experienced.
After daily driving a modern vehicle with automatic high beams, it became clear how valuable that feature was. But during weekend trips—camping, rural driving, and off-road travel—that capability simply didn’t exist on older vehicles. We searched for an aftermarket solution and couldn’t find one that felt reliable, retrofit-friendly, or thoughtfully designed.
So we built AutoBeams.
Designed for Older Vehicles and Enthusiast Builds
AutoBeams brings automatic high-beam control to vehicles that were never designed to have it. It’s built specifically for DIY installers and off-road enthusiasts who want modern functionality without permanent modifications.
Key design goals:
Non-permanent installation
No wire cutting or soldering required.Instant manual override
A dedicated switch allows AutoBeams to be disabled at any time, returning the vehicle to normal operation.Fail-safe behavior
If anything goes wrong, your high beams behave exactly as they did before AutoBeams was installed.Minimal visual footprint
Only a small camera is mounted on the windshield, keeping the cabin clean and unobstructed.
Built Through Real-World Testing
AutoBeams has been tested in rain, fog, rural darkness, winding roads, and mixed traffic conditions. It is installed on our own vehicle and used every time we drive at night.
Over several months of real-world driving, the system has been refined and iterated based on actual behavior—not assumptions.
Simple to Install, Supported to Use
AutoBeams is designed for DIY installation:
Typical install time: 1–2 hours
Keyed connectors prevent incorrect wiring
No prior electrical knowledge required
If you need help, we provide direct support via email and phone and are happy to assist during installation.
Built with Accountability
AutoBeams is backed by a 2-year warranty. If something doesn’t work as expected, we work directly with you to resolve it. And if we can’t, we’ll refund it.
We use AutoBeams ourselves. That accountability shapes every design decision.
Why It Matters
Automatic high-beam control isn’t about convenience alone—it’s about reducing distraction and improving safety on dark, winding roads. AutoBeams helps drivers focus on the road while being considerate to other traffic, especially in rural and off-road environments.
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AutoBeams is designed to work with your vehicle’s existing high-beam system—not replace it or override driver control.
Driver-Controlled by Design
AutoBeams does not turn your high beams on.
The driver turns the high beams on as normal and leaves them on. From there, AutoBeams manages when they should be temporarily turned off and back on again.
Because of this design:
You always remain in control
You can turn your high beams off at any time
AutoBeams can never force your high beams on
This behavior is intentional and central to the system’s safety.
Electrical Integration (Fail-Safe by Design)
AutoBeams connects directly to the high-beam power wire going to the light. The system is only capable of interrupting power—it cannot supply power to the bulb.
What this means in practice:
AutoBeams can turn high beams off, but never force them on
If AutoBeams is disabled, powered off, or experiences a fault, your high beams behave exactly as they did before installation
The driver can always turn the high beams off regardless of system operation
This ensures predictable behavior and safe failure modes at all times.
Visual Detection, Not Timers or Guesswork
A small forward-facing camera mounted near the rearview mirror continuously captures dozens of image frames per second. These frames are processed in real time to detect lighting conditions that require dimming.
AutoBeams looks for:
Oncoming vehicle headlights
Tail lights of vehicles ahead
Red traffic lights
Stop signs and yield signs
Based on what it sees, AutoBeams decides whether high beams should remain on or be temporarily turned off.
Intelligent Re-Engagement (No Flicker)
Once AutoBeams determines that no vehicles or relevant conditions are present, it waits approximately 5 seconds before turning the high beams back on.
This delay is intentional:
Prevents rapid on/off flickering
Keeps behavior smooth and predictable
Matches real driving conditions on winding or hilly roads
Always Manual Override
At any time, the driver can:
Turn the high beams off manually
Disable AutoBeams using the dedicated switch
Instantly return the vehicle to completely normal operation
AutoBeams never removes control from the driver.
Vehicle Compatibility
AutoBeams is designed for traditional vehicle lighting systems, including:
Halogen
LED
Xenon (HID)
Why This Approach Matters
By limiting what the system is allowed to do, AutoBeams prioritizes:
Safety
Predictability
Driver trust
Clean integration with older vehicles
Instead of trying to control everything, AutoBeams focuses on doing one thing well—intelligently managing high beams.