
VIOFO - A119 Mini V1
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Last updated: Sep 24, 2025 Scoring
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"My A119 has six years on it in the hot Arizona sun. ... Only recently had a change the SD card. ... Camera still works perfect."
"Texan here with the A119. I’ve had it for over 5 years, no issues"
"I’ve also had really good luck with the A119 and A129 in the Arizona heat for the last few years."
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"Love the mini ... Ran the cord along the top, behind the weather stripping of the passenger door, through the side, behind the gloves box and down through a hole beneath the radio but above the usb ports (there’s a light in higher trims but it’s just a hole). I used the supplied adapter."
"the wiring is easy to tuck away under the plastic and headliner down to the passenger footwell. ... I like that ’s it’s tucked out of the way"
"I wanted something minimalist, as I didn’t like the idea of a cable running across my dashboard. ... Technically, it’s not visible."
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"Yeah with a big memory card and the polarizing lens the image quality is damn good."
"the resolution I believe is 2k on mine which is pretty decent."
"Footage is good"
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"can download videos to my phone within minutes"
"It has wifi feature to import the video instantly. ... It is a good feature to have."
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"I have the a119 mini and I would counter your parking mode point. In mine I have it plugged into cigarette lighter and if I’m in park or stopped for a period of time it’ll announcing parking recording."
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"no rear camera"
"no rear camera or park monitoring"
"I don't think the angle would be right for a rear dash cam."
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"died from the heat in less than a year"
"it has melted 2 different attachments"
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"Better night images."
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"I didn’t like the idea of a cable running across my dashboard."
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"no rear camera"
"I don't think the angle would be right for a rear dash cam."
I use Viofo 119 mini for the front camera and the 119 v3 for the rear camera. The whole setting costs less that $200 total when on sale. I prefer the smaller one up front so that it occupies less of my windshield. I bough a long usb C cable and run it from the middle console, under the floor mats, to the rear window. It sucks that the new Highlander doesn't have a 12v or an usb port in the trunk area.
r/ToyotaHighlander • New Highlander, dash cam? ->I have a garmin mini 3. It takes great video but its slow to connect to from your phone via wifi. I have a viofo a119 mini in another car but I don't think the angle would be right for a rear dash cam. The garmin mini 3 fits really well and isn’t too intrusive. https://preview.redd.it/pczycgw1xaue1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1f49e58449e8e04300a899d96dc382dd4a632b11
r/Miata • 2024 RF GT Buyers Remorse? Bueller? ->In descending order of quality: 1. Viofo a119 v3, a119 mini or a129 plus duo. A229 and above are overkill. 2. Sjcam m60 3. Ddpai mini 2x or z40 (if you need duals) If you need 3 channels, wolfbox x5 is the best in its price range. But I dont recommend it if you frequent rough roads
r/CarsPH • what are your recommended dash cams??????????????? ->Viofo on Amazon. Most are around $80-$100. If you spend any more than that you’re probably paying for features you don’t really need. I got the Viofo A119 Mini with Wi-Fi. Footage is good, can download videos to my phone within minutes, you can see some videos shit with it on my profile.
r/Frugal • What is the best value you can get for a dash cam? ->went a119 mini :)
r/civic • Anyone have any good dashcam recommendations? ->I quite like my VIOFO A119 Mini. Have it hardwired, the wiring is easy to tuck away under the plastic and headliner down to the passenger footwell. Simple and reliable, and I cannot stand things in my field of vision so I like that’s it’s tucked out of the way https://preview.redd.it/byucp9rlbzde1.jpeg?width=4284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=499a5bcc88d5a59212d86c06614626a7fdb16240
r/BroncoSport • Anyone have a dashcam setup they like for their Bronco Sport? ->I did not hardwire mine, just plugged it inside my car. One Viofo mini at the front, then got one from amazon at $35 and placed it at the back (both connected by long cables). I DIY the viofo by sticking it to a speed trap radar detector mounting base that has a suction cup and now I can remove the viofo whenever I want.
r/COROLLA • Do you install yourself a dash cam or went to a dealership or any other professional to do it? ->viofo a119 v3 or the mini. tapping into the cabin fuse box is your best bet.
r/Lexus • Recommend front dash cam ->I have the VIOFO Mini because I only needed something to record the front. I wanted something minimalist, as I didn’t like the idea of a cable running across my dashboard. I was about to buy a Fitcamx, but after reviewing them, I didn’t like them. What did I do? I found out that the same company that makes Fitcamx also manufactures an adapter. So, I connected that adapter to the front sensor and ran a cable to the camera. Technically, it’s not visible.
r/rav4club • For those who have Dash Cams in your RAV4 Hybrid ->Got into dashcam with the g1w whatever sometime before 2017z after 2017 or so I’ve been using VIOFO with no issues. VIOFO a119v2, VIOFO mini (in use), and VIOFO dual cams on two other cars.
r/Camry • What's everyone's go to dashcam? ->I have the same in my 2024 XLE ICE. Ran the cord along the top, behind the weather stripping of the passenger door, through the side, behind the gloves box and down through a hole beneath the radio but above the usb ports (there’s a light in higher trims but it’s just a hole). I used the supplied adapter. Love the mini, no rear camera or park monitoring but I’m ok with that. Hope I never need to footage!
r/rav4club • For those who have Dash Cams in your RAV4 Hybrid ->There is a neat community and [recommendations thread on /r/dashcams](https://www.reddit.com/r/dashcams/comments/1iube1b/dashcam_recommendations_on_reddit/). Helped me get my A119 which was around $90 when I got it on sale.
r/askcarguys • Dashcam recommendations? ->Same, but I upgraded to the Mini 2. Better night images. But the A119 is now my back view camera.
r/AskReddit • What is expensive but absolutely worth the money? ->I’ve also had really good luck with the A119 and A129 in the Arizona heat for the last few years. Although most capacitor dashcams should be able to handle heat. Here are all the [operating temps for different cameras. ](https://www.reddit.com/r/dashcams/s/8bg7mGCAsL) Hope that’s helpful
r/dashcams • Is there a heat resistant dashcam? ->My A119 has six years on it in the hot Arizona sun. Only recently had a change the SD card. Camera still works perfect. I’d say go with either the A119 mini or the A229 plus. Both have the Starvis 2 sensor which really helps with night time. [The A119 Mini 2 is cheaper](https://www.amazon.com/VIOFO-STARVIS-Control-Parking-Supercapacitor/dp/B0C5MVB7NX?crid=2Y2ELQBTX901F&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.5nyPp72DnMI_ODE51ynTBjocCh5dIwi3KchnQREBKgUJP-ZLqBgCZzPlt53DOLk-60MJ-4WUMLNu8Rtn8Ap3AQuDawNvEUmlQWvEx-tv5DWgde1IJwTokeceWbv9aHWF3oGkVbnGoBVdFAZXoFUl8_HACYVQO3M3zQt8nfpyENW5tO7IC-_1Ahyo-mfNrP7bvDCKgBaSK-5vFjoXRdw82hB_-cuuFYA5EXKwOosDW6o.ZGFZD2Z7S5EEYzUktjWbe8S03pRz_2zT7Pj6z41Bj2U&dib_tag=se&keywords=a119%2Bv3&qid=1716994238&sprefix=a119%2Bv%2Caps%2C263&sr=8-5&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=lfttscl-dbc-20&linkId=0cc083c017bca6aaecc9d50227b55d37&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl) and 2k resolution...which can marginally do better image quality. But it’s only a front cam. It’ll be easier to install though. If you’re looking for a dual cam then, [the A229 Plus is the way to go](https://www.amazon.com/VIOFO-A229-Plus-STARVIS-Ultra-Precise/dp/B0CKX14L34?crid=ODOCM20VAXM7&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.zPIWU7n-bytu1xxkTnuc2EyTGeeEdaXMTGYIwRIO215reF0iK25fC6AbS9LG-cr_xKgOQ5Z51A7yqwuTHFHAE5P_rShDvDQ_pp98f8-O5WiFIMPcxo7XQXkbN6NM-OXoFpCpsuvQt1xpKXT2MIn6yt6WoWsW0W9GK32xr-C1pvBXlLkUeNbMwOSmOfl8U_PzojCab3mjRYKUpaiP1gntsg3MLIRZJqojR-0t31IceLk.N_m—R9zWtiv3zwSf8q6q18csSdtThNsIctSbvBM-ds&dib_tag=se&keywords=VIOFO+A229+Plus+Dash+Cam+Front+and+Rear%2C+Dual+STARVIS+2+Sensors%2C&qid=1730008188&sprefix=viofo+a229+plus+dash+cam+front+and+rear%2C+dual+starvis+2+sensors%2C%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-3&linkCode=ll1&tag=lfttscl-dbc-20&linkId=22d987094893adf529b9c0e958278795&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl). Like I said, it has the same sensor so night time quality is the same. It’s 1440p on the front and 1440p on the rear cam...still very respectable. So if you want a front and rear cam, I’d go with that. Just get [a max endurance memory card](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084CJ9T2R/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_WFFHDWCRNAPCVZJ2PGSF?linkCode=ml1&tag=lfttscl-dbc-20) and you’ll be good to go.
r/dashcams • How long do dashcams actually last? ->I’ve also had really good luck with the A119 and A129 in the Arizona heat for the last few years. Although most capacitor dashcams should be able to handle heat. Here are all the [operating temps for different cameras. ](https://www.reddit.com/r/dashcams/s/8bg7mGCAsL) Hope that’s helpful
r/Dashcam • Dash cam recommendations for Texas driving ->I’ve also had really good luck with the A119 and A129 in the Arizona heat for the last few years. Although most capacitor dashcams should be able to handle heat. Here are all the [operating temps for different cameras. ](https://www.reddit.com/r/dashcams/s/8bg7mGCAsL) Hope that’s helpful
r/Dashcam • First time buying a dashcam and seriously overwhelmed. Which one fits my requirements the best? ->Did you find a better option? In PHX and used to have the old A119 but it also died from the heat in less than a year was hoping they had improved since then.
r/Dashcam • [deleted by user] ->The best cameras are the Viofos but the Fitcam is the easiest to install cleanly and looks OEM so it really depends on what you're after.
r/Polestar • Dash cam Recommendations ->I've owned several Viofos and I don't trust them anymore with their built in capacitors that died. I now have 70mai brand. Have the model A800S
r/Ioniq5 • Recommendations for a dash cam? ->I've ran several viofos with no problems. Currently run a A119 V3. No problem easy install. Been running them for years. Usually if something is wrong, its the sd card.
r/ram_trucks • Any opinions on a good dash cam? ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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