VIOFO - A119 V2

Viofo A119 V3, had it for over three years, no issues. I run the older V2 in the back. I stay away from those dual ones as they either overheat and die prematurely or the recording can be a hit or a miss.

+1 for Viofo. Had one in my work vehicle for years.

A119v2 and an A119v3. One for own car, one for work. Powered work one via a power pack and used a suction cup from ebay to mount it.

A119 V2 Purchased on Amazon Aug 22 2016. The battery that maintains the date no longer works, so I no longer have the correct date and time. Otherwise, working perfectly

You are misunderstanding, it does not have a battery for regular operation. It only has a date and time battery. This camera uses capacitors for the video recording capabilities. It uses a tiny coin cell, similar to the way an old desktop computer used a tiny coin cell to maintain date and time. This is the tiny clock battery in my a119 V2. The two green cylinders are the capacitors which allow this camera to work in extreme temperatures, both cold and hot https://ibb.co/3W91Lhc

I absolutely love my a119 V2. It has served me very well, and is still serving me well today. If I was to replace it, I would buy the A119 mini 2... That's the one I currently have my eye on as my likely best replacement.

personally my expectations for a $100 personal electronic is quite low. particularly one that is left to bake in the car. When i bought it, I felt two years was the goal. My viofo A119 v2 is 6 years old now. I think capacitor rather than battery helped. I haven't had any of the issues you describe. the 3M tape was annoyingly strong cause i mismounted it the first time, had to use floss to saw it off to re-mount it in the right place. Any electronic is going to have some bad batches. I think viofo's reputation is quite strong. And its what i'd look at first when its time to upgrade. I can understand being gunshy about a camera that did you wrong though. just relaying my own experience.

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.

I'll second viofo. Have their basic $100 one for years across 2 cars and a second unit in the work van. Bought them off Amazon on sale and they work well, image quality is good during the day and acceptable at night. It has GPS speed and voice recording and can be hooked up to your battery for parking recording as well if you can be arsed buying the extra kit (I did for my first car). Blackvue is probably the best, but comes with the commensurate cost.

I had Viofo A119 for a couple of years and no issues. Recorded some crazy sh*t, was even on a TV :) Overall I have 3 of those in 2 cars.

Same here, been working perfectly in my black truck

Same here

I'm not a c43 owner but I use an A119 I believe. It's super solid. A229 is an even better option.

I currently have the Viofo A119 just in the front of my Tucson. Direct hard wired installation was very easy. Very happy with the build quality and video resolution, also good in low light. Has done well for a few years now. My next purchase will be the Viofo A229 front and rear package. If new to installing by yourself, check out ChrisFix on YouTube, guy knows what he's talking about and is completely honest. https://youtu.be/lQtZF0g51Ak?si=CpOOT-ayirqEJyFj

This is the one I use, as well. It's been doing the job, but there have been occasions where the unit doesn't begin to record when the vehicle is started. Thankfully, you can see this happening because the red REC led light blinks rapidly. Turning it off/on again seems to rectify it. It hasn't happened for sometime, but it was a concern.

I’m successfully using Viofo A119 and this cable on my two Toyotas https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2D78KMJ?ref=emc_b_5_mob_t Other Redditors reported success with this one as well https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZ7QJVHC?ref=cm_sw_r_cso_cp_apin_dp_H76099TX42XDAEK2XCE3&ref_=cm_sw_r_cso_cp_apin_dp_H76099TX42XDAEK2XCE3&social_share=cm_sw_r_cso_cp_apin_dp_H76099TX42XDAEK2XCE3&starsLeft=1&skipTwisterOG=1 You just buy this cable (12P type C), open the lane assist cover, connect this Y cable in between the lane assist connection, and with that, you have a powered USB port right in the middle of your windshield. Then just install the Viofo cam or anything else needed and connect it there. Done. Simple as that. No hard routing in the A-pillars etc. It’s the same method FitcamX uses, except Fitcamx is pretty bad quality compared to Viofo. Viofo always alerts when the recording is not working for whatever reason, FitcamX stays silent so you can easily miss recording on accident.

I'm successfully using Viofo A119 and this cable on my two Toyotas https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2D78KMJ?ref=emc_b_5_mob_t Other Redditors reported success with this one as well https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZ7QJVHC?ref=cm_sw_r_cso_cp_apin_dp_H76099TX42XDAEK2XCE3&ref_=cm_sw_r_cso_cp_apin_dp_H76099TX42XDAEK2XCE3&social_share=cm_sw_r_cso_cp_apin_dp_H76099TX42XDAEK2XCE3&starsLeft=1&skipTwisterOG=1 You just buy this cable (12P type C), open the lane assist cover, connect this Y cable in between the lane assist connection, and with that, you have a powered USB port right in the middle of your windshield. Then just install the Viofo cam or anything else needed and connect it there. Done. Simple as that. No hard routing in the A-pillars etc. It's the same method FitcamX uses, except Fitcamx is pretty bad quality compared to Viofo. Viofo always alerts when the recording is not working for whatever reason, FitcamX stays silent so you can easily miss recording on accident.

Exactly, no splicing needed for 2019+. I can confirm the first one works on my 2024 RAV4 and 2022 Yaris. Plug and play. Clean install.

My Garmin only lasted a few years also. I replaced it with a VIOFO A119

Viofo A119 or A129, or really anything from their line. I've used the same unit since 2019 and it has worked perfectly ever since, holds up to below zero temps as well as 100+ F days. Power is done via a Dongar adapter.

We're getting a voifo a119 (a129 if you want dual cameras) The one thing I highly recommend if you have an autodim rear mirror (maybe check the pins) is this piggyback connector, makes it easy to install it and not snake the cable around. https://dongar.tech/en-ca/products/mazdaframeless?srsltid=AfmBOoo91Wqepo1GsJES_8YjuT7brF93ImzwslxuM2LXciQjvcJeIamz

Used to have this, but the adhesive doesn’t hold up to high heats in the summer and constantly falls off. Any alternatives out there?

Same here. Just getting delivered a viofo a119 today for something basic.

I've got a viofo a119 and the dual cam version in 2 cars in similar conditions to what Texas would be like

That seems to be the consensus about ROVE. I ended up just going with the VIOFO A119. Thanks for the response!

No complaints so far.

Go to dashcamtalk.com and they have comprehensive list of the best. I use the Viofo A119 and its the best. i also used the Dongar review mirror tap and it made the install the easiest.

Viofo a119 and linked it up to the power from the power rear view mirror via a splitter

I have the Viofo A119 and the A229 Pro, both going strong no issues at all. Both hardwired to the vehicles and sat out in the extreme cold/heat no issues. And honestly the best quality video compared to Thinkware/Blackvue by miles and the price points are very competitive!

I second the Viofo A119 front and rear facing. It comes with long cords and plenty of sticky pads for mounting. Connection to my phone was easy, and the video quality is great.

https://preview.redd.it/2t8jarrgauvd1.jpeg?width=960&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8cbf669ad86d659eb00721fcf8d0abd999bbab00 Viofo A119 drawing power directly from the rear view mirror with this [adapter](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088P4VFQ7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_Q980HKFVBAW548F5DRT8?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1). Easy and clean install! (2022 Badlands)

I had the same thing happen except my camera actually melted a little - something clearly went wrong inside. Luckily, it was under warranty and Viofo sent me a new one. That was four years ago and no problems with the replacement so far.

Second this one, make sure you get the hard wiring kit and a solid SD card and you’ll be set

How do I format it in the dashcam? I’ve never heard of this!

Not sure, I don’t have a warranty from Toyota.

Get a VIOFO and hardwire kit. It can do a type of sentry mode if it has constant power. I use the 119 and 129 front and rears on my vehicles, no problems in a few years so far.

We have the Viofo A119 and like it a lot. Got it after watching a YouTube review on various dash cams.

I run dash cams in all my cars. I have a viofo a119 hardwired using their kit to give it power while parked in my C55. Nice peace of mind.

Viofo is my go-to. I've installed a119, a229, and a129. App is a little wonky sometimes but great picture and audio.

Viofo. Class leading image quality. Class leading longevity. Only middling price. The 119 is an excellent camera. I’ve had several of them, and a couple of 129. There’s a 329 series now, which looks good, but I doubt its image quality scales with its price. That’s the downfall of almost all dash cams.

Viofo. I have the A119 i bought 4 years ago. I want to upgrade but it's still going strong. I'm in the west Texas area.

I've used Viofo for more than 10 years with no issues. I recently upgraded to a A229 duo channel which is $300 but my A119 still works great if you want to go less expensive

Viofo A119,A129, or A229 depending on what you’re looking for are all good. The cable thing you tuck it in behind your trim so it isn’t dangling. Going to be a thing for any dash cam.

Same, I’ve had mine almost 2 years. I never take it out of the car except to dump the videos and it’s frequently in full sun all summer. No problems.

Viofo A119 Is what I used to use, but when I got my 2022XLE I decided to f it, went with the factory installed dashcam. Works great, no visible wiring, enclosure looks like it’s just an extension of the rear mirror and I don’t notice it’s there…granted, it was much more expensive (one-time expense for the life of the car). But, I didn’t have to hook it up to the internal wiring myself and it activates when I hit a big bump, or someone walks near my vehicle when I’m gone, or any time it thinks there might be ‘an event’ regardless if the car is on or not…and I can pull footage wirelessly or with the card.

I have this one too, it's great for the price. I bought it after watching this Linus Tech Tips video where he compared a load of different ones. https://youtu.be/4AnyhHl3_tE?si=eBIBPlDdfNipuffn

Had same. It died within a year. I think some solder inside melted.

I see. Thanks. I’m reluctant to buy another one if the same model because of it. I see people are downvoting. Weird. I’m not badmouthing it. I’m just telling what happened to me.

We have a viofo A119 in the car I passed down to my youngest, and when I bought a truck I installed a viofo A129 plus duo front and back. I bought an extra GPS mount with the A119 for our minivan, I swap the camera into this car for long road trips. Very happy with both.

Yes, you're out of touch. VIOFO A119 are very good and about €120 online and that's as cheap as I'd go. You get what you pay for, anything cheaper won't capture the detail at night or won't survive the harsh life just inside a windscreen. You've seen the shite people are doing on the roads, it wouldn't take a scratch for your insurance to jump twice that much every year.

Best way is to do it yourself. Not very technical. You’ll learn a bit about your car. Sorry I don’t know mechanics in Mumbai yet I used viofo a119 with great results and no problems. A129 is their two channel product

I used a119 viofo too. Shoot me your questions

I also recommend Viofo. I've been using the Viofo A119 for years without a single issue. Between friends and family, I know over a dozen people with the Viofo cameras and no one has had an issue. I even handed my original one down to my parents and it's still working after 7-8 years. I upgraded from the A119 model to the Viofo A129 Duo Plus when I got my Bronco to get a rear camera and wifi. I really like it, but the rear cord just barely had enough length the way I routed it. The A129 Duo Pro has a longer rear cord. I have the camera to the right of my mirror along with my EZPass. I tucked the wires into the head liner, down the A-pilar (be sure not to bring it across the air bag), under the glove box, and plugged it into the 12v in the center console. There was extra wire for the front camera, so I used a small zip tie under the glove box to keep it out of site. For the rear camera, it was more involved. I didn't want to run it down the top since it would cross the airbag, so I ran it down the A-pilar, tucked it in the trim under the front and rear doors, then up the C-pilar and to the rear glass. When mounting the rear camera, make sure you open both the rear hatch and the glass to make sure you have enough slack.

I installed a Rexing dashcam on my '23. Not happy with it. Crappy app is mostly useless, doesn't work as intended and hardware loses settings every few weeks and resets itself to factory settings even though it is hardwired to the fuse box. On my other old suv I've got a Viofo A119 installed in 2016, 8 years ago. No problems with it. Glad you got a Viofo unit, you should have no problems with it.

I have a Viofo 119 (cant remember which), which I have had for a few years now. It has been very reliable. If I was going to replace it, it would be with another Viofo, but a later 2 channel model. Whatever you decide on, get a capacitor model rather than battery. The MiVue I had kept overheating (hot car, hot environment) and although it was really good, I gave up in favour of capacitor.

I also have the viofo A119. Someone just ran a red light and totaled my car on Thursday. The only complaint I have about the Viofo is it doesn’t have an internal battery so I couldn’t plug it in at the scene to show the cops, and since it doesn’t have WiFi I couldn’t get it on my phone. So the unlicensed, uninsured driver who lied that the light was green, only got two citations instead of 3. The cops told me it was now a “civil matter” and didn’t want the footage emailed to them. So I will be upgrading for the front view and moving this cam to my rear view, since it’s easier to determine fault in a rear collision. The footage is helpful for my insurance, I have uninsured driver coverage, but ultimately I am fucked in having to replace my car and put money I don’t have towards a new car because of someone else’s stupidity, so I am still in the bitter “ruin their life” stage of things and would have loved for them to get another citation for running the red light. The fines for not having a license (max $200) and not having insurance (max $400) are not enough.

Viofo A119

Mine works with just plugging it into my computer. Make sure you plug it unit the camera itself not the GPS module. If that doesn’t work maybe the cable is bad?

I have a Viofo 119 with an pigtail adapter that powered it from the rearview mirror. Very happy but wishing that I went with a dual cam setup.

I have a VIOFO A119 and it has been great. I recently bought a new truck and will likely put in the newer [VIOFO A229 Plus dual cameras](https://amzn.to/3Z9Ijmj). There is also an A229 Pro which is 4K. Also, checkout the reviews on [/r/dashcam](https://www.reddit.com/r/Dashcam).

I own a Viofo A229 plus front+rear on my Civic. If you only want a front cam then the A119 is a great option. I put one on my girlfriend's car and on my parents' car

I've been using the Viofo dashcams for over 10 years. They're as reliable as any other brand, affordable, and I have no reason to switch to another company. I put tens of hours into finding the right kind of dashcam. Viofo A119, or the A229. Since the market crash of 2009, auto insurance scams went up 1200 % within 2 years  and with the increased cost of everything now, I can only assume that number has gone up. Even organized crime is involved, staging multi-vehicle crashes. EVERYONE needs a dashcam. If someone calls the police on you and it's their word against yours, you might lose in court. And not just traffic court. You can be charged criminally ( depending on that person's "story" ). If that happens, it will be months of stress, thousands on a lawyer  and you still might lose. No license to get to and from work, thousands in fines, sued civilly, and angry for 10 years with much higher insurance premiums. This is a worst case scenario, but it happens everyday, all over the world. ## Whenever there's an incident, save the recording on your PC incase someone tries to blame you etc. Dashcams re-record once the SD card is full, so buy the largest SD card that the dashcam can handle., and format the SD card in the camera when you first put it in and reformat the SD card every couple of months to stop any bugs from popping up. No dashcam is "very" reliable, which is why I run 2. 2 out the front and 2 out the back. I recommend fishing the cord through the headliner at the top of the windshield, then down the side inside of the rubber seal by the hinge, then under the dash and back towards the engine, all the way left, then have it come forward. That way it's not too susceptible of getting snagged on somebody's bag etc. There are tons of YouTube videos showing this method. This is all I've ever used.

I have not. But FYI: You can buy good quality dashcams for less than $200 with front and rear capabilities that last years. A119 Viofo.

Make sure you buy an SD card that Viafo recommend { some SD cards don't work well in dashcams, even if they are high quality }. And make sure you format the SD card in the dashcam. It matters.

In the "settings" in the dashcam there is { in the Viofo A119 series dashcams }, a setting for "format". It's where you can choose options like resolution, date & time etc.

**Make sure** whatever dashcam you buy has a **capacitor and NOT a battery.** In the summer the interior of cars can get well above 120° and **cook the battery**. A capacitor will survive, no problem. The same for the winter, the **batteries fail in the constant, deep cold,** capacitors don't. **Viofo A129 Plus Duo, or A229, or A119 are all very inexpensive but quite reliable { as far as dashcams go }** \- I've done a lot of research into dashcams. **EVERYONE should have them. They can save hundreds of thousands of dollars, years of stress and keep you out of prison.** Insurance fraud has sky rocketed since the 2009 economy crash. Elaborate schemes can cause injury and death, but it can also net the fraudsters a ton of money. I have been using Viofo for about 10 years. I replace the camera's every 3 years or so, just so they can be as stable as possible. I replace the SD cards every 2 cameras { 6 years }. **Make sure you get the biggest SD card the camera can hold { so you can record many hours, in case a complaint is made against you the following day etc. }. AND get a SD card manufacturer that Viofo recommends**, or you can have problems with recordings. { I never have }. Also, if an "incident" happens, even if it's minor, copy the few mins before, in case a police officer shows up a week later { your footage would have overwritten that footage by then } **Make sure you reformat the SD card INSIDE of the camera once in awhile.** Sometimes dashcams jam up and fail to record or shut off during recording and reformatting the SD card can keep this from happening.

In Florida mine were getting fried. Just due to the heat I guess. Someone somewhere recommended Viofo a119 and it has held up well.

VIOFO Dash Cam A119, I got this on sale for 85 last year. Ifs easy to install and powered from cig lighter via usb plug. I just tucked the wire around the headliner trim down the pillar under dash etc. If you can install a ez pass scanner on your windshield you can do this lol. My only con is this is only forward facing. You might want to do both front and rear cameras.

I got the A119 cam with the 10pin Type B adapter. Other Voifo cams might fit your needs better. Mine's pretty basic.

The A119 is good also. The main difference being the two cameras in the A229. All cars should have dashcams.

I’ve had a Viofo A119 for 5 years now still going strong and takes good video.

I've had good luck with the viofo a229 4k. Their cheaper model, which I think the a119, seems to be pretty decent as well though not quite as good video quality. In either case, I'd keep the microphone turned on, and if you witness an accident instinctively shout out loud the license plate number. Odds are it's going to be difficult to read on the video, especially at night Ditto and not cheaping out on the SD card. In fact, I probably just buy the viofo card. The heat and constant rewriting tends to kill the cheaper cards

Running a Viofo A119. I do believe they offer a model with rear camera capability.

Viofo A119 and most (if not all) of their other models use capacitors. The 119 is the best quality for the price IMHO. You can get a hardwire kit if you want it to record while you're parked.

I used to like Voifo but my A119 kept overheating in the Texas heat. I have since switched to a Thinkware (F200?) that attaches to a bracket rather than adhering directly on the windshield. Plus not having a screen feels much better.

I bought the Viofo A129 plus, directly from viofo.com when it was on sale. I used to have a Viofo A119 on my 2017 Tucson, hardwired, but i didn't really use the parking function. The night time recording is what makes the difference between dadhcams and I would suggest you get one with a Sony StarVis **2** sensor. Regarding wiring, I did not bother with hardwire in my 2025 Tucson for two reasons. One, the fuse box is reeealy tiny and tight and the fuse taps would stick out. And two, since the car gives me **4** USB-C charging ports, I just used a right angle adapter to connect the camera's OEM USB cable to one of the ports in the front. It's really unnoticeable. Two things I would steer clear from, is suction cup mounts and cameras with white or IR LEDs... all they do is light up the windshield at night and render the footage basically useless.

I use this same exact one and we have 6 of them in all my families cars and non have failed. Just make sure to buy a Samsung endurance SD.

Did the Viofo a119 hooked into the rear view mirror with a Dongar adapter. Nice and clean look with just the one short wire

Can second the Viofo A119. Get the polarizing lens and add a fuse kit. Install takes less than an hour. Resolution/Quality is awesome.

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.

Same, but I upgraded to the Mini 2. Better night images. But the A119 is now my back view camera.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Viofos are great