VIOFO - A119 V3

Any dashcam from Viofo. Choose the model that fit your needs. I use A129 Pro at the front, powered by OBD port, so it gets power 24/7 for parking mode. Warn you this may stress the 12V battery. For the back I have a A119 V3 (from my old car) connected to the cigarette port. So no parking mode as the port cuts power when the car is locked. Not the most discreet dashcams but very good build quality and video quality for the price. Not just my own words. See [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLjGazIxjEA](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLjGazIxjEA)

VIOFO A119 v3. Get a good microsd card and the wire kit and your done.

I have a VIOFO a119 v3 with a super capacitor that has lasted three years in Phoenix

It was the a119v3 and it is still in use by a guy I gave it to. And the video quality looks better to me than the much newer Rove I'm using now.

Viofo A119 is very good and uses a high quality Sony sensor. They come on sale all the time through Amazon. https://www.viofo.com/products/a119-v3-with-gps-2k-25601600p-30fps-quad-hd-car-dash-cam When buying a memory card look for a “high endurance” card. They are designed to be written to many times so you’ll get much more life out of them. Sandisk and Samsung make them - stick to those brands (and only their high endurance ones). They too come on sale often.

If you just want a good front dashcam, the Viofo A119 v3 will fit the bill. I put the A329 in because I wanted the better image quality and rear camera. Was worth the extra shekels. Buy once, cry once, if you can budget a bit more. Whatever you get, make sure you get a high or max endurance microSD card.

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.

Viofio A119 V3, going on 3 years with the same camera/256GB Samsung High Endurance Micro SD card I bought it with. That's means being stuck to my windshield through over 8 Midwestern US seasons driving 30k per year. Only issues are occasionally needing to switch back to the proper date and turning off the overly sensitive "crash sensor" that flips out when going over small bumps.

Raise the budget to 130 and get a VIOFO a119v3. Getting the clear license plate is the key and Viofo is pretty good to capture the night vision.

How much are you wanting to spend? I just got a GX460 and went with a Viofo A119v3. The reason I picked it is that I felt it was the best performance per dollar. I got it just around boxing week so I paid less than $90. I also got a FitDVR to make the install easy and clean. The FitDVR takes power from your rearview and gives you a usb port and a 12v barrel jack. Planning on getting a radar detector now just to make use of the 12v jack.

I have the A119 V3 and I've had so many problems with it. The GPS unit that mounts to the window has a shoddy terminal connection so it drops out constantly - this also means I have to replug the cable whenever I take the dashcam down. The parking mode files corrupt randomly and I'm using an expensive SanDisk SD card and checked against multiple cards. I wish someone had warned me that Viofo isn't all that polished a brand. The video is crisper than other dash cams but so many other problems...

I have 3 of them, 4 VIOFO cams total, had them for at least 3 years each and have had zero issues, in hot S FL.

Viofo makes very good dash-cams available on Amzn, they’re highly ranked in reviews, not cheap units. I have three A229 2K dual cameras and A129 Pro 4K dual on a total of 4 cars. The A129 pro got stolen by tow truck driver when it was headed to the mechanic. If you’re DIY installing the rear camera can take a little bit of work threading the long cable, but lots of YouTube video step by steps. Viofo also has front-only A119 V3 cameras, those are easy to install you simply push the cable into the headliner and down the A pillar, around the back of the glove box to your 12V power source. There’s also a short power cable you can buy that tape power from the power home-link rear view mirror.

Basic one Viofo v3 A119 Just had my accident and it saved my but

Yes, the A119V3 is a low cost reliable single channel camera.

I use front only in both my cars. Viofo a119v3 using the dongar specific adapter to power it from the power mirror. Mache install was super simple. Plastic around the mirror pops off and you unplug mirror and replace with the dongar adapter cable and reinstall and done

The other cameras are what uninformed people actually buy on Amazon, and his test usefully showed how poor some of them are. So yes, they are true competitors, but not competitive, except in their fake Amazon reviews and fake claims of 4K resolution! Half of them claimed to be "4K", but the 2K Viofo, released last decade, "ran circles around them all"! Maybe for the follow up, he will include a couple more of the better brands, but his style isn't to do a test with only the best, where the differences are tiny; he always includes a wide range from junk to excellent, where his testing shows clear differences, and that is why he has so many subscribers! Note that Viofo is also made in China, but it doesn't go in the junk category, they actually design and build them from scratch in their own factory with better facilities than most western manufacturers. And they don't make false claims of "4K" in their Amazon listings until Amazon delists the brand and they have to invent yet another new brand name to start up with again! In the long run, cheating doesn't work, hard work and great customer support does, and it is good to see Viofo winning this test, and all the positive comments about Viofo product and support in the video comments.

None of these cameras had a Sony Starvis 2 sensor, yet if you pay a little extra, you can step up to the newer version of the Viofo A119, the A119 Mini2 which does, and which would beat the Viofo A119 V3 that won this test in the same way that the V3 beat most of the competition! Having stepped up to current generation Sony Starvis 2, you can then step up to the 4K version, which is another significant step, and then you get a bit stuck on image quality and going for a far more expensive Blackvue or Thinkware is currently a step down in image quality relative to the 4K Viofo A229 Pro, only reason you would take that step is to get cloud access to your parked car, but that is an expensive choice, both in cash and in license plate readability. Best image quality currently is the Viofo A329 series, which not only has Sony Starvis 2 sensors, but has also moved to the next generation of processors, which is bringing quite a few advantages.

Really depends on the features you need from it, but the best value for most people is The [Viofo A119 ](https://amzn.to/3EYTxTh) Plenty of standard features, very reliable, and great quality. I have actually made several dash cam video compilations with video off of my personal one. No complaints about it at all.

The quality is 2560x1440, meaning you can still zoom in a fair amount and still have 1080p quality. Overall quality of picture will be determined by lighting, as with any camera, but I have not had any issues with it. Ease of use is great. Its got plenty of straight forward options that you just set up and forget. I have mine setup to turn on when my car turns on, and off when the car is off. There are parking mode settings and battery saver settings, but I just don't personally use them) I just forget its there until I press the button to save the clip. "Ability to easily wipe past data with nothing important to show" : The camera has two recording sections. One is the section thats always recording everything, and it will fill up, and then start replacing the oldest clips with the newest. The other section is clips you have saved. If you press the save button, that clip is put into a separate folder and not at risk to be deleted. If you press the button close to where two clips overlap, it actually saves both, which has been awesome. "Quality of app associated with it when applicable" Honestly I have no idea if there is an app. I just pop the SD card out, put it in my computer, and move the saved files over to my computer. Then I delete them off the SD card and pop it back into the dash cam. Easy as that.

Just get an actual dashcam. Way more cost effective and meant to do what you actually want them to do. I use the Viofo A119 V3 in several cars and have always been happy with it.

Ok General Rules Yes some dashcams have batteries, No they are not designed to run the camera with the vehicle parked. Generally you want one with a capacitor, better for our heat. Some can be powered via USB ports, some can't. Some in built car USB ports are not always reliable power for dash cams either. For a sub $200 dashcam Viofo A119 V3 is probably the best bet.

+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.

TL;DR: The more expensive dashcams are built with better components. This makes for better quality footage and device life. If cost is a concern, look at getting a used dashcam off ebay. Details: Another way to look at it is how much did you spend on the car? It can be hard spending $150 for a dashcam that's in a $3000 car. However, spending $150 for a dashcam that's in a $15,000 car makes a lot more sense. Perhaps set a budget for a dashcam around what you pay a month for car insurance. Also, don't forget the value of your time. As a photographer, you know a picture tells a story of 1000 words. Being able to share footage of a crash to back up your side of the story without having to repeat yourself would save time. Features: 1) Supercapacitors. **The Walmart onn brand dashcams have batteries NOT supercapacitors**. If one lives in the southeast US like me, cars can get up to 140 F on the inside while parked outside during the summer. In practical terms, that internal battery can overheat and leak. The leaking battery acid then destroys the electronics inside the camera. A supercapacitor is similar to a battery but different. You want a dashcam with a supercapacitor. In practical terms, it can take extreme heat where a battery most likely will not. Dashcams that use a supercapacitor do cost more. 2)Picture quality. Any video footage will help. That said, I'd recommend a 2K resolution dashcam at a soft minimum. If price is truly an issue, then a quality 1080 dashcam it is. If cost is a concern, look at getting a quality dashcam on eBay. Here are my recommendations. Option #1: Aukey DR-02. It records in 1080p. These sell for around $60 -80. I had one for years until I replaced it with a Viofo for better picture quality. Aukey does not sell or support these anymore (long story). Option #2: Figure the max you can spend on a dashcam. Then keep an eye on used listings from these brands: Blackvue, Nextbase, Vantrue and Viofo. Make sure they will record in 1080p at least. AFAIK, these brands only use supercapacitors. These older models won't have features like WiFi, but are still serviceable. Option #3: the Viofo A119v3 sells for used $80 / new around $100. 2k picture quality. Great support as Viofo puts out firmware to fix issues and new features. My current dashcam since 2023 that has worked well.

\+1 I've had a few dash cams over the years but my VIOFO A119 V3 has been going strong for the past 4+ years with no issues in the heat. Also doesn't fall off my windshield like other dashcams did

VIOFO A119 V3 is by far my favourite. There’s no glare on license plates at night like most dash cams have so it’s nice and clear. Hardwire kit is $20 from them.

I use two VIOFO Dash Cam A119 V3 2K 2560x1440P (front and rear). Stay away from WiFi and modern stuff. A229 is cool and so, but for the price of one you'll get two 119-s. Quality is outstanding, just use TS file format instead of MP4. I use three position toggle switch to choose between ignition "ON" and always "ON" instead of parking mode. My dashcams are directly connected to a fuse box and look neat with no hanging wires. WiFI is nice but how often do you actually use it? In case of an accident all you care about is SD card with original video file. App footage can be denied in court as not original. No leak through your phone if cops will have it in their possession unlocked. Not too many people pay attention to a dashcam unless it sticks-out. WiFi also gives dashcam away by advertising itself.

I would love to have a Fitcamx. I currently have a Viofo A119 v3.

I have the Viofo A119 v3 in all my cars and they have been excellent.  I get them refurbed on eBay for about $80 each.   If you go down a research rabbit hole with dashcams you'll find that most of the name brand ones use one of the same 2 or 3 models of sensor and just package it in a different box.  The OEM ones are generally not really that different but they have a huge markup.

viofo a119 v3 or the mini. tapping into the cabin fuse box is your best bet.

Viofo A119 v3 is one of the best bangs for your buck out there

The A810 Plus definitely has a supercap, and looks to be solid as anything. I do use the A329 in two channel mode but it has intermittent issues with my Kingston external SSD, Viofo has had to backtrack on its claims of compatibility with SSD enclosures - it's been a mess. A119 V3 I've still got one in the drawer that was my daily for a couple of years, it can't be beaten in the Australian heat here and for it's video quality. Vantrue has caught up a lot in terms of their app and image quality, I would go for E1 Pro which seems to be the pick for a cheap 4k single unit solution. The e360 is a bit out of an outlier as they're trying something new - they have had their doozies like the s1 pro which was quickly replaced by the N2X which was way way better. To be honest, it's a three way battle between Viofo 70mai and Vantrue now. Totally understand the convenience of the Wolfbox and the form factor , it definitely has it's use cases and I can't fault that in the slightest. Wolfbox seem to be getting their game together now which is good. I agree with you on the x800, it seems like that's what the issue is. Shame really but what can you do. To be honest the a810 plus seems to be the safer buy even if the cabin is a crappy 1080p only. YouTube reviewers don't mention these issues not a single one mentioned it for the x800 even though they would have the Dec and January batch units that had the issues.

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.

Which one? I’ve had the A119 V3 and the A129 Pro duo in the hot Arizona climate for the last 7 years and they still work great.

6 years on my A119V3 so far. 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. Most capacitor dashcams should be able to handle extreme weather. Here are all the [operating temps for different cameras. ](https://www.reddit.com/r/dashcams/s/8bg7mGCAsL) Hope that’s helpful

And here I am, rockin' my Viofo a119 v3 that I got for $89 haha

It wasn't an advertisement, I was simply stating what I paid for it. Sorry for not doing the conversion, I figured you could handle it lol

I have had like 5 dash cams so far, and used every one for years. I've had Viofo 119 v3 for 3 years now and it's the only cam that has been rock solid for me. The app - yes it's crap. But how often do I use it? I prefer Netflix to watching my road footage every evening. Pros: capacitor - 3 years and still running strong (temp anything between -20 to plus 35C), card format reminder every month - never had corrupted footage, 60 fps - people seem to only pay attention to resolution while it is fps that will allow you to capture blur-free footage while moving, easy to remove from the dock (this is why I never use the app - I can get to the sd card easily). Ask yourself how important is the app for you? For me, after the initial week of trying to download the files for examination of the quality, I just have almost no need to use it anymore and the hardware is just running flawlessly. I have no affiliation with Viofo. This is my actual experience

You'll definitely want a dash cam that uses a capacitor instead of a battery for that Phoenix heat. Go for something like the viofo a119 v3 or a229 pro that has been battle tested in hot summers by others. For storage, dash cams record to an SD card. They loop record, so old footage gets overwritten. You only pull clips if something happens. Many models let you connect to your phone to view or download footage. No home computer needed. Some models offer front and interior cameras with audio recording too. FWIW I recently did an analysis on reddit data on dash cams. Basically ranked them by aggregated sentiment (in the past year). Maybe you'll find the results helpful https://redditrecs.com/dash-cam/. You can filter by coverage (like front and interior), comments about hot climate, ease of setup etc and get a breakdown of what ppl have said about the most often recommended ones.

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

That specific, highly rated viofo model mentioned above uses capacitor instead of built-in battery system like lithium ion to handle frequent power cycle with the car on/off during usual daily use. Capacitors will degrade over time with constant power cycles and being exposed to temp fluctuations inside the car (hot/cold season). Temp fluctuations also will eventually degrade the image sensor and possibly other components over time. Many, if not most, dashcams are capacitor based. Most users will just use the included usb power cable connected to either cigarette lighter plug or hardwired to the car in some way. Some premium brands use propriety external power banks that's also hardwired to the car itself, but the camera unit itself is still capacitor based so degradation will happen eventually even though slower than stand alone, capacitor-only unit

+1 for this dashcam, have it hardwired and its been great

I have this one too.

I just have it USB powered under the infotainment. I wfh so there's no reason for parking mode.

I use the Viofo A119 V3 in both cars. It works so well I also installed one in my daughter’s Camry. The 129 is the same but includes the rear camera as well. 

I am adding to my rock solid experience with a 119. No issues. There has only been a few times i needed to check it, and i do not even use the app. Did not even know there was one. I just pop out the card and read it on my PC. BTW, since getting it i also learned no matter what the f-ing idiot does in front of you - like slamming on their brakes on the Golden Gate bridge at 50 MPH, "You were following too closely". Just a PSA as i learned the hard way dash cam footage is not a protection if you hit them.

[this is the one you’ll eventually settle on after researching for hours](https://www.amazon.com/VIOFO-2560x1440P-140-Degree-Included-Detection/dp/B07SRQH4R7/ref=mp_s_a_1_8?crid=1K6GF41Z2NFKF&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.q-6lUeacHNj2GfGYz2edTUuupP2R6YhCXdjS9iSVCckKNuU_721aZA50X5-OHWR0nmzui6UUKvgqJs6TSEVJ_eG2u0wVgEkGVQdpkB3ivgdzAjfFDzbS-LAW0t_UnDSxp3Ife97JWK4P1nzCIZpbDMYV_KtCd5C0SrjU1-v-o_fFLiYSuZcUyW6iPW0Uut4oByR1y3bjWa40OTshSO9hTw.WjCBr6lBnU-Dayun6PFToWLrbk4T7iD7L2h-Zjilji4&dib_tag=se&keywords=viofo+dash+cam&qid=1738373077&sprefix=viofo%2Caps%2C133&sr=8-8)

I used some tape to force a tighter fit between the camera and gps, that made mine way more reliable.

Viofo A119 V3 is $100 and good

Viofo A119 V3 been using it for 1 year [this](https://www.amazon.com/VIOFO-2560x1440P-140-Degree-Included-Detection/dp/B07SRQH4R7)

Viofo A119 V3. For the money it's a fantastic camera. I plan to get another to replace the aging Nextbase in my other car, and eventually a third for my wife's car. The A129 comes with a rear camera if that's a must. That model also allows for video playback on your phone. Hardwiring doesn't drain your battery if you do it right. If you have a spare USB that is only live when your ignition is on then that works too. Look into the Viofo camera and pick whatever suits your needs and price range.

Viofo A119 v3. I like this because the rear camera is made to mount inside the rear window and works well.

100% can recommend viofo. I was rocking a viofo 119 V3 when I got in my wreck

I have a [Viofo A119](https://a.co/d/9oEzoJC) right next to the rear view mirror on the drivers side. Got a [15ft USB cable](https://a.co/d/6Te6HW2) for it and routed it under the edge of the headliner, down between the A-piller and the windshield, under the plastic cover on the carpet next to the door sill, under the driver's seat and into the center console which is where it's plugged in. This makes it not have any dangling wires which looks horrible and overall pretty clean.

I second the suggestion re: Viofo. They have newer, more expensive models, but if working to a budget, the older A119 V3 has proven to be extremely reliable, hence why it remains available for purchase.

Been using Viofo A119V3 for years - great value and very reliable. Highly recommended by many.

Agreed - great performance to cost ratio.

I’d suggest aftermarket as Lexus isn’t in the business of making dashcams. Check out a site called dashcamtalk and review their recommendations. An excellent low cost choice is the Viofo A119V3 for example. Been around for years, but performance is better than most, including some 4K models, and it has proven long term reliability. Project Farm on YouTube recently tested it and it did extremely well.

Exactly - after a LOT of obfuscation by the Ming Mole and subsequent digging on my part on the internet, I leaned the expensive ‘paint protection’ I was once held to ransom over was a $30 product available at a local auto parts store. The place I took the car to get tinted said they do all the selling dealer’s cars, which was their lowest quality product and would have been 1/3 the cost with them. You can get a great dashcam from Viofo for a couple of hundred, as even their ancient A119V3 has better quality than many expensive 4K models (hence why it continues to sell).

Project Farm on youtube does a really good comparison for dashcams. Get the viofo V3 if you don’t need the rear camera

Viofo brand is solid. Have a A229 Plus for one car and an older but still good A119 v3 for the other.

My A229 is wired and the A119 is not. Wired is isn’t difficult but does require additional hardware. I bought both this summer so I can’t comment on winter temps.

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.

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.

I just bought a used viofo A119 version 3 on Amazon for like 50 bucks, and hid the wire behind the pillar panels and routed the cable underneath the steering wheel straight into one of the power outlets in middle cubby. Super Easy install, took maybe 7 minutes

Second this. Has been perfect to me

I have a VIOFO A119 Mini 2 that looks at me accusingly as I walk past every day because it's still in the box and hasn't been installed. Just haven't gotten to it. But the VIOFO A119 V3 and V2 that I have in other cars are very good. You could put a LiFePO4 battery between the car and the dashcam. The Lithium battery will recharge while the car is on, and while it is off power the dashcam.

I have the VIOFO A119 V3 front dashcam and it's been great at only $150, recommended them to my family members and the footage has proved us to be not at fault in an insurance claim. Best affordable dashcam if you're on a budget, although they have newer models with more tech and features for an increased price.

We have Viofo A119 V3 dashcams in our cars, mounted behind the rearview mirror. The only issue we encountered was with the hardwiring kit from Viofo. However, after purchasing an OBD connection wire, both systems now work perfectly. We love our dashcams!

[Almost EVERYONE is Wasting Money on Dash Cams || LTT](https://youtu.be/4AnyhHl3_tE?si=kgizzScyHzoRphHN) they go through and test them all and determine it’s the VIOFO A119 v3

It turns out everything on the market uses the same camera sensor and processor

I really like mine. I bought the power kit for it that will keep it on and working until it hits a certain voltage on my battery. Helps when my kid forgets to plug it in.

Had the same on in Cali for 4 years and two in south Carolina for 4 years. They last

I live in vegas and have had a Viofo A119 V3 for a number of years. It uses a super capacitor, not a battery. So no risk of it exploding. And it works just fine even after our BRUTAL 117° summers where it gets over 145° inside the car. It got so hot one time, it melted my damn circular polarizing lense.

Viofo: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=4AnyhHl3\_tE&t=4s](https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=4AnyhHl3_tE&t=4s) dont buy cheap ones, they are useless at capturing small details like plate numbers

I have two, both of them Viofo. I am super happy with them, they've been perfect. Instead of buying a two camera package that is connected, I bought two individual systems. My front is the A119 V3 and the back camera is a Mini 2. I didn't want to run wires either over or under my airbags so for my front camera I use a FitDVR adapter that plugs into my rear view mirror hookup. It took me about 5 minutes to get everything working, much easier than wiring it any other way. For my rear camera I just ran a longer wire down the edge of my back seat and under the floor mat so I could connect it to my back seat USB port. Not the best setup but it was easy, the wire isn't visible and I didn't need to go near my airbags. The Mini 2 in the back also has voice commands so I don't ever need to crawl back there to get a video off of it. One last thing I'll mention: I bought my first Viofo from Amazon but after that I placed two orders directly from their website. Both those orders shipped from China to me in California in 7 days and then 6 days for the other order. Incredibly fast shipping, I was super impressed.

I use both Viofo A119 V3 and Viofo A229 Pro. Both are good. The a119 is the most affordable (~$100) and the best bang for the buck. It’s basic, no need for app or WiFi. Just plug into computer. It has a good camera quality for its price. Linus Tech Tips also recommended it. The A229 Pro is a step above the A119. Mostly the same, just better camera quality, has rear camera, and comes with an app. It can be plugged into computer to retrieve data as well. It’s a higher price but i recommend it. It’s ~$330, but as of today Oct 4, there’s a coupon discount for it on amazon for $290. Both of these Viofo do what you need. They turn on and start recording when car turns on. They loop over old footage and can be plugged into computer to retrieve data. Definitely check it out

Ando com a Viofo A119 V3 e a 70MAI M500 debaixo do olho. Também andei a pensar numa mais barata mas queria algo com melhores ângulos e clareza. Às vezes poupa-se 30 ou 40€ e sai caro. Edit: Quanto à Viofo e 70MAI, a Viofo tem uma qualidade melhor, as matrículas são muito claras, no entanto a M500 tem um ângulo maior e pode ser mais útil em problemas laterais.

Yes 100%. I have this [£110 one](https://amzn.to/3J1Bfmq) that's forward facing only and it's great for the money. The next one up is [£229 normally](https://amzn.to/45HTwxQ) and it does front and rear - probably will get this for my next car

A119 v3 and A119 Mini are also great options. They work great with a powered mirror adapter too.

I have the Viofo A119 v3 dashcam in both our cars and I can’t fault it. Amazing recording quality and great crash detection etc. Very often in the Amazon sales for around £80 as well which is a bargain.

Viofo A119 V3 with the hardwire kit. Easy to install and works great.

I have several... \* Viofo A119 V3 - late 2019 \* Viofo A119 Mini 2 - Jan 2024 \* Viofo A229 Plus 3-ch - Aug 2024 \* Wolfbox G900 2-ch - Nov 2022 \* Wolfbox G900 Pro 2-ch - Feb 2025... replacing the Wolfbox G900 \* 70mai M500 - Mar 2023 \* 70mai Omni X200 - Apr 2023 \* 70mai A810 2-ch - Aug 2023 \* 70mai S500 2-ch - Sept 2023 \* DDPAI Mini Pro - sometime in 2023 There are others but these are the most relevant ones.

In December 2023 we had a fairly lengthy cold snap here in BC, Canada, with the temps dipping low as -36C (-32F). At that time I was using the Wolfbox G900 2-ch Rear View Mirror dash cam, a couple of Viofo A119 V3's, and a Viofo A119 Mini 2. All worked flawlessly never skipping a beat, not even once. Today, I am still using the Wolfbox G900 I purchased in Nov 2022 plus we retained the Viofo A119 Mini 2. Both still reliable as all get out. New additions, the Viofo A229 Plus 3-ch, and a couple of 70mai's the M500 1-ch & S500 2-ch rear view mirror. Only 5ish months on with these yet so far I have nothing to complain about as they have both been rock solid too. The successor to the Wolfbox G900 is the G900 Pro. The later now has the newest Sony Starvis 8MP IMX678 4K Image Sensor in the front delivering superior image/video quality.

The Viofo A119 V3. It is an older dash cam yet has earned it stripes for outputting decent quality video, and being very reliable. Yes, it does has a screen. An upgrade to this would be the Viofo A119 Mini 2 outputting true 2K resolution videos, superior night recording too. Has a screen, and WiFi, yet the latter and the app are not a prerequisite for use... WiFi is off by default. With the majority of dash cams using an app, the app is used for ease of initial set-up, to view or download recorded footage, etc. So it usually isn't required for the dash cam to function on a daily basis, or not needed at all, if dash cam has a screen.

The Viofo A119 V3, great dash cam and NO WiFi... If that's not an option due to where you live, then you may want to mention your region so we can better tailor our recommendations.

This is a common question here so I wanted to make a post on budget dashcams. Here are the ones that will cover you 99% times. Obviously if you want fancy features, you may need to spend more. **[Viofo A119 V3](https://www.amazon.com/VIOFO-2560x1440P-140-Degree-Included-Detection/dp/B07SRQH4R7?crid=1KDBT212A2VIS&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.5nyPp72DnMI_ODE51ynTBjocCh5dIwi3KchnQREBKgXTSsIASGHS6Lg6e8oTLd6WUbOqd6FbGEbQCd6Qulvm7DK8P8vW8MZJCg99qGIFX-C_3JuLs1_OfFrTj3-9zZjsvx0U9tl_6DlJ8q28XFCRkVmL-wn7HhNettXh6Y3a3F8YbGeftEnZKymFuOEZ5tQxqYnhcSRuSJaheelM3cd-_QI1On5HSz8wUC4GYqgQJlw.67T_k-C_UnaNS1uB_JhAJGaSCF7WMNhXX5cr8aVXBVY&dib_tag=se&keywords=Viofo+A119+V3&qid=1718038086&sprefix=viofo+a119+v3%2Caps%2C460&sr=8-3&linkCode=ll1&tag=981--20&linkId=20b68f2e9de4261e768209c8bef377fc&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl)** - Best bang from the buck out of just about any dashcam. Has been around for multiple year and has a great track record. 1440p resolution with GPS and parking mode. If you’re looking for a basic dashcam that is reliable and has the most of the standard features, this is the one to get. **[Viofo A119 Mini 2](https://www.amazon.com/VIOFO-STARVIS-Control-Parking-Supercapacitor/dp/B0C5MVB7NX?crid=2S99IQ5CVUFDK&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gYfZw9JImHmo4H1GGP__xRPnITQea5g32v5ZmEA3D8qK8U8mOK-1Sj57Aixj1GQCFdntEY35JDMVmSrGDKLzEC4EeL0nxgzldQ_faUMaZmfO6Hkx9zffYi2i6DLqVbtoxtDrj9kxlLelDq5VBAu2F5c5VWFZAhcceh7kvAkEYNrK6I8a2MWnv4-kgvhPxhlUoWdLaDJv140YStXE_vaaHzy3Bqj-pnbL0IUEl_ow2SA.HDZf7oP4uBKd2RhE_TumO4Zkb2J-a0RY8LVxJQ5NB-0&dib_tag=se&keywords=VIOFO+Dash+Cam+A119+Mini+2&qid=1718037823&sprefix=viofo+dash+cam+a119+mini+2%2Caps%2C134&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=981--20&linkId=27557116c29d25c1a75a317a49189552&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl)** - Major upgrade over the A119 V3 above. 1440p resolution but more compact/discrete and has the Sony STARVIS 2 sensor, which is a big improvement for night time quality. Includes some advanced features like HDR and 5ghz Wi-Fi for quick file transfers. In my opinion, this is the best front only cam to get nowadays. **[Rove 2k-4k](https://www.amazon.com/R2-4K-Dashboard-Camera-Recorder-Vision/dp/B074JT3698?crid=3R2TZXQP40UO8&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.6KFEt9ZLBGEYhPkl7OJyBptqYdPo1N81uTxAZR9DPdxO185njSrvFKbDarrEXJuCN6DupZ77njs17ET_8NtIt0_gaobHuLfy58MAcZdfWglSgVYL41CIO-wHqg8AdnIWurV1C0el3iTU5-IYrQS6_m_nHtuAb5S2pe-jjwR4zZ8b4yubgdzpQgjmpM0yKiDx-xKEnizN6Dijv_1kHOc9jvs_FHH2t-xCV-5u-mOAIkR_xlfLy4smdzToyV5tYy-JRfNQAZ2oCNjahJOtMeedYe7zahqCBksn5-3Z3XwODo0ZV-ZhJGQsXxL6TMcqlvPQMuLom5ZNORdlmk8V1A0bfaeA-hdtxXGNFcgB-AK0YAEU5xRcsnNZCebwHij6MHMSzk-ohytg6p3sFPP4V46GIEUdu797Y0pboG8wfTijsBxjKqqE085qmyHzg1Bq5n6m.hDfkgVVaiKb7VzuocuHrATGyG6QieRzi53vpTeX6tyo&dib_tag=se&keywords=ROVE+R2-4K+Dash&qid=1738044611&sprefix=rove+r2-4k+dash%2Caps%2C181&sr=8-7&linkCode=ll1&tag=0-45-20&linkId=80140bed27ccd11bc441f91e2eae43f4&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl)** - One of the cheapest budget cams. Good alternative to the A119 depending on which one is on sale.   **[Viofo A229 Plus Duo](https://www.amazon.com/VIOFO-A229-Plus-STARVIS-Ultra-Precise/dp/B0CKX14L34?crid=123IMFBJ03S5&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.zPIWU7n-bytu1xxkTnuc2Jj4qXc8K8gV2Ecp0C4w6TxHxuO1f4fC-9rsHWfQwdTJE_XQ_bZcgQeZ5fB1jJFvMHt7Jl7x64KU88U32TzkBgqyupufRewe-Xqs0MXe_2tZ1wAD_7DtVAP20zbkZpY3WbP3vbztDzLeYkT1tgfv5u3OkWrge0pnjrCX8zD1C4yQWtLq8pEOYKFw8fVbjdO6E3Ae1aFrM7mS2zmj00pDcS1McD2eiDn6SzJorF9tHJzbWoXfdK_ZhQAI38v4voYB3fEnHHFBdIq9gAK9m2vxOz54kkG6qg-Rq7KUxAufUnez4FCzSz466L1VMLIzdCRb5nNLebmP501TOrh_ovcUGxs.LtzYQJ4AZ_SNBbst4VhkziR8-8u8QlNKjhL7CTx7918&dib_tag=se&keywords=VIOFO+A229+Plus+Dash+Cam+Front+and+Rear%2C+Dual+STARVIS+2&qid=1739310851&s=electronics&sprefix=viofo+a229+plus+dash+cam+front+and+rear%2C+dual+starvis+2%2Celectronics%2C146&sr=1-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=981--20&linkId=7fc50756bbc5e3915865f08bfb1cb16b&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl)** - A higher budget entry for dual cam. Dual 1440p with the Starvis2 sensor. Been out for many years. GPS and parking mode. Even though this is not exactly budget, this is the one to get. **[Garmin Mini 3](https://www.amazon.com/Garmin-Ultracompact-140-degree-ClarityTM-Controlled/dp/B0DDM7PFLW?crid=AQ32PH1G06NN&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.tSxeP-puv1lI6C6I6zN1v1Ov01wHwJXddp6jhKzcHRgbwke8vDRbJ4q7GEgPCM6YLHrf9AaXyKyIuLnVI5tvTxgSlFvOKiyeWCeZGhAupaXGluvtpzI3xPsspaqEOLhgfYn95UwUptGZ1HJQyvrWo7Px0uU8idJq183xhZVq88i7f3PYhme7sVj1zq6K9ITJGOG9LmsDfnhEz6UaYgJtD8dORXxTFnLRq7wX5FiemhpkXQoqEg-ps6qAUDZo8fkn_b5sNKg6fVvjrketkRnDJGEwC-ra5DfpUZ2u6vUbE41G6XHrCLkF8KeMhd5po_2vABNvzL4Ad76yFKqy384Jm1C0Tk4_LLzlfqHXDTIDYy0.1a-dDXnzOjgpev9MocJBCYzb0MhMVaky_LqGflbx3tI&dib_tag=se&keywords=Garmin%2BDash%2BCam%E2%84%A2%2BMini%2B3%2C%2BUltracompact%2B1080p&qid=1737958523&s=electronics&sprefix=garmin%2Bdash%2Bcam%2Bmini%2B3%2C%2Bultracompact%2B1080p%2Celectronics%2C138&sr=1-1&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=0-45-20&linkId=79a9cc022b33677147756fd706e18fc2&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl)** - This thing is MINI. Most discrete cam on the market, and one of the better app functionality. Built in polarizing filter. Great brand.   **[Nexar BEAM](https://www.amazon.com/Nexar-1080p-Included-Unlimited-Storage/dp/B07ZPGSKLS?crid=3EYS1NE6VYUYD&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.D3i7jB33OkX-hY_MoC0vswp0XXrZSjS_tJls9A3GfhXl5ChodFWX-0O3fvsqY0P8TfUbp9mVDAXVgRGYDQKzQ7bcaGqZCqESjTGqXaZbvwbquTS1c3b7_7XXwDdjgI5wsbMCeQm3W3vaFQ2ORu_ejWLuHsde09AW3GjK0f0sD5sH152DweAk_-Hrvy91Fpi3CywDbXnDA8hNTYzaWwR0Ufd5_4Rqf7TqG37YVJd_kso.PvvVn4_zBRKK03M6WGto4cttI2TItAvcI6mVB7CJQIk&dib_tag=se&keywords=Nexar%2BBeam%2BGPS%2BDash%2BCam&qid=1720380632&sprefix=%2Caps%2C348&sr=8-3&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=981--20&linkId=773de78b0a90ed0114a6431773cc1583&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl)**: 1080p, super compact, and has free cloud back ups **[Redtiger F7NP](https://www.amazon.com/REDTIGER-Camera-Included-170%C2%B0Wide-Parking/dp/B098WVKF19?crid=QPXPTKHS663D&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.bJfIa99xDAJ1uLaHV0bnuI1cd3ONcxPg0QMzkqsIeAnMiH4uhM66DH12Pzhc6MPObRKB0OjLwtTT3QfLxiERaFFRTlKXtWqNZg47dFDAofO_sYNaG07123I-ukOHagjl_44s7VsZPq6vlOCyDkqCCP5mKaOG0qJVBBMcBJN0sWYCQhHkIJA9lWeNMauecuNlxuDFFPU3SG3rpydcv5XprLfNxhTuGVMX_jlbrxkJF-0.EPbgvZNmxwS9xmeiGjIWUemdqvkKP0NnkIyBRa7_70k&dib_tag=se&keywords=REDTIGER+Dash+Cam+Front+Rear%2C&qid=1738043148&sprefix=redtiger+dash+cam+front+rear%2C%2Caps%2C188&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=0-45-20&linkId=53207005f525af74947809796e8ce08c&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl)** - One of the most afforable dual cams. A lot of people have bought these and swear by them. Reviews are mixed. 4k front and 2k rear cam. 32gb built in memory card.   These are the ones I have experience with. If you know of a good budget cam that’s not on this list, please let me know. Don’t forget to [get a SD card if it doesn’t come with one](https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Endurance-microSDXC-Adapter-Monitoring/dp/B07NY23WBG?crid=3HHON971WSD5A&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.tz_90Q8cAr0Qs6mx98ss90u2Pbw0aI3SgkuyE_r2qTt7yRSpn4svy8Mb0zYsiBAwoQyVOnDR8gRYOAJ0YeWIgsNMHY0y2TawpSJuvxSbE6CZbcCjXauCq6QHveTUW_hmCV_6rHrjokaOndqmVZUhkvMobkKdBiUfzp334FOS-plHAU2AsZXj_8-hWXYaCzrvInJi933edzXGOkBM_91HsR8HCiq0DrdWAC5G9TGPh8w.TWFjXLhyEluuhn1jBq3wOjDTDcRv1q12sj2a6d_bpnM&dib_tag=se&keywords=sd+card+125gb+high+endurance&qid=1720380813&sprefix=sd+card+125gb+high+enduranc%2Caps%2C134&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=981--20&linkId=2f1e01ec3ccb084346d40a064062be01&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl.) 128gb is probably all you need for these budget cams. High endurance ones are significantly better for the demands of a dashcam so worth to spend an extra couple bucks on that.

Viofo A119 mini or v3. Everything else is obsolete

Eyesight isn’t a digital photography camera/video recorder. It uses different technology to read traffic around you, and has specific algorithms (speed = distance/time is the most basic one, for collision avoidance). It would be really cool if they did use it as a dashcam. However, [this](https://a.co/d/6nQJfmB) dashcam is pretty discreet and won’t be in your way too much. The thing with our cabins is that there is little trim to hide cables. They actually did do a good job with moving the 12V to the glove box, so you can hide wires cleaner! Dashcams are something I buy before I even took delivery of my car. Insurance scams are no joke and you can lose a lot of money really fast if you’re not careful.

Have been really happy with my Viofo A119 v3. Project Farm did a good comparison video of some dashcams recently and it outperformed much of the competition. https://youtu.be/uLjGazIxjEA?si=7sIa5KMtgofrDlI9

Get a Viofo 119v3.with GPS on sale for $90. Expect to replace it every 2- 3 years

Viofo A119 V3. Lasts about 3 years or so. Cheap investment!

I use viofo A119. Bought it from amazon. Works well even when engine is off

No issues with hardwiring? i have a A119V3 and thinking of hardwiring it. Not sure if it causes to drain the battery

I put in 2x Viofo A119 V3. They were on sale and at the time were about the same price as a two camera model. On the front, I put it to the passenger side of the of the rearview mirror. If you have an auto-dimming mirror, which I would think maybe the badlands has, you can get a little adapter that lets you plug into that for power. My 2021 Big Bend does not have that, so I routed the cable over the windshield, down the A pillar, around the side of the dash, under the glovebox, and into the center console where it plugs into the USB A port. I have to use a couple of the included cable clips under the glovebox area on the bottom, but you literally cannot see the cable at all. The seams in the trim allow it to be completely hidden and then pop out right next to the USB. On the back, I stuck the camera to the plastic trim on the roof, rather than the tailgate itself, that was the cable does not have to move and it does not effect the tailgate, or rear glass opening. The cable tucks into the weather stripping that seals the tailgate. The cable than plugs into the 12v power port, with an included USB adapter. (this outlet has a 30-min delay turnoff on 2021, not sure about others) This is not as clean as the front, and you will still see a the cable dangling by the cigarette lighter. I just need to find a way to coil it and use some sticky clips to secure it better. Its just the cargo area so it does not bother me much. With a 2 Ch cam, I imagine you would be able to route the cable around the edge of the headliner and never notice it. These have screens, but can be set to turn off after like 5 seconds. They make a very quiet chime noise when they turn on to let you know they are recording. I'm pretty sure you can turn that off too. The included mounting tape was not sticky enough to use on my very smooth plastic surfaces, so I have to get the stronger tape from the hardware store. The windshield mount worked fine. With my setup the cams do not use "parking mode" since power is off, but I live on a busy street so they would be activated too often anyway. I'll try to get some pics when it's not 14 degrees outside.

I’ve had it for maybe 4-5 years and mines starting to crap out. Will randomly just say “video recording” on repeat until I unplug and replug it, or just start doing the beeping that it does when you save a video on repeat. Still works fine but it’s super annoying when it does that which is becoming more and more often.

I’ve got both a single and a dual unit in our cars and they’ve been largely flawless. I’ve had two incidents where they seemed to glitch out and record nothing but a factory reset and they’ve been fine again - and we are talking two incidents over at least five years now. For the price they’re a great buy IMO.

Just bought VIOFO front and rear for my truck.

I have a Viofo front and rea rone. Check out the LinusTechTips video on dashcams - they all use the same sensors

I had a Viofo front dashcam on my 2023 SEL which I loved. Got a 2025 Limited, but there were no kit for installing a Viofo. Finally installed the FitcamX, which took about 10 minutes. It works surprisingly good, but there's not very much to the hardware. Would have rather spent a little more to get a Viofo, but having the FitcamX is better than having no camera.

https://preview.redd.it/ygmgeaqsbg8e1.jpeg?width=2268&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5bc7d7ee8ca27962a35a74a417f4e94aa98d46f7 Viofo A119 Mini V3. Mounted with their HK4 Hardwire kit. Ran the wire thru the roof. You can’t see the camera while driving because the mirror hides it. Love it!

I’ve had the VIOFO Dash Cam A119 (front and back) since 2021 and has survived the heat so far. I don’t like the software phone app but it works without it. Not the best sharp image but it does get the basic details you need. I like Front and back combo for the price.

I prefer the latest VIOFO dash cams. And if the latest model is outside your budget look at the 2k or 1080p versions.

I suggest to get any Viofo besides the A229 (audio quality can turn loud at certain times), Either go with the A119 or A129, best models or either a Garmin or Thinkware, you can find some of them for under $200 or $100 and they're very easy to install!

i really really like the viofo. i bought the a119 on sale on amazon 2 years ago and it's been recording consistently ever since because it is motion/bump activated when i'm not driving. i hardwired it into my car. cannot recommend it enough.

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.

No. Get a viofo a119 dash cam and then buy this adapter [here on amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CT37DNWV?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share) Lmk if you have more questions.

For starters any dash cam is better than no dash cam. Other than that, the price will vastly depend on what you need from a dash cam. Price will range from under $100 to over $500. Importing things to consider will include: - Coverage (front only? Or do you want back and interior recording?) - Parking mode (do you want it recording when your car is off or just only record when you are driving?) - Connectivity (do you want to connect to it with your phone or the cloud, or are you ok with just accessing it via the memory card) - Durability (some cams will be challenged to perform in very hot or cold weather or may deteriorate faster over time in those harsher conditions) Viofo is a good brand that has a variety of options at different price points. I previously owned an A119 that cost probably around $150 and used it for a good solid 6 years. I’ve recently upgraded to a A229 Pro that cost probably around 3x the A119 but gives me significantly more features.

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 got this one for all my vehicles. I like it. [Rexing dash cam](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJN33W3S?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1) I previously had a Viofo A119. It died just out of warranty, but it had problems before that. The customer support said to upgrade the firmware. That fixed it several times (PITA) before warranty end, but did not fix it after warranty end. It was a POS.

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 love my VIOFO A119. Just got the v2 for my wife's car. They're pretty affordable and easy to setup/use

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.

I’ve successfully installed a Viofo A119 dash cam (A119 is just the front camera though) in both of my Toyotas using this cable: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2D78KMJ?ref=emc_b_5_mob_t Several other Redditors have also reported good results with this alternative: 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 All you need is the 12-pin Type-C cable. Just pop open the lane assist cover, plug the Y-cable inline with the existing connection, and you’ve got a powered USB port right at the top-center of your windshield. No need to run wires through A-pillars or do any hardwiring. This is basically the same installation method that FitcamX uses, but in my experience, Viofo is much more reliable. Viofo gives audible alerts if recording fails, while FitcamX stays silent—so you might not realize it’s not recording until it’s too late. Hope this helps someone avoid a messy install!

Plus one for Viofo! I’ve successfully installed a Viofo A119 dash cam in both of my Toyotas using this cable: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2D78KMJ?ref=emc_b_5_mob_t Several other Redditors have also reported good results with this alternative: 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 All you need is the 12-pin Type-C cable. Just pop open the lane assist cover, plug the Y-cable inline with the existing connection, and you’ve got a powered USB port right at the top-center of your windshield. No need to run wires through A-pillars or do any hardwiring. This is basically the same installation method that FitcamX uses, but in my experience, Viofo is much more reliable. Viofo gives audible alerts if recording fails, while FitcamX stays silent-so you might not realize it’s not recording until it’s too late. Hope this helps someone avoid a messy install!

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

Same one I have in my work truck and personal vehicles. Works well for the price. I also am my own boss so it's forward facing only.

Been running the viofo a119 for almost 10 years with no problems.

when they broke into my car, they left my two VIOFO 119, and took one of the charging cable...

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

I have 3 A119s. They work great.

Another vote for Viofo. We bought the A119 and have no complaints.

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.

Many like the fitcam but I got the dongar rear view mirrow power adapter which provides USB power to many dashcam types. I personally like VIOFOs simple A119 non wifi unit with the antiglare lense, its a great camera and doesnt have an internal battery (just a capacitor) they are known to last a very long time. The Ford Lightning specific mudguards for front and rear are great and look good.

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!

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.

Yes , I have the A119 in two cars , my son has 229 in his truck. They are excellent , especially for the price

Dongar adapter and Viofo A119. I have a FITCAMX on my id4 but only because that was the only clean install option available. Connectivity sucks on it and while I haven’t experienced it myself numerous reports of missing recordings exist.

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 is worth looking at, I have the single camera A119 it's excellent. Plugs into the usb (can be 12v socket) Have a read of this https://www.reddit.com/r/australia/s/KiWZuLq5kK

I'm also an O/O with Motive, I bought a Viofo A119 as a secondary unit. Great video quality day or night, 2K @ 60fps, can take a 512GB microSD card and can get one for around $120.

I recently installed my Viofo 119 which is a \~£100 cam that fits neatly on the windscreen in either of the top-central corners with the wire running nicely down along the A pilar and is only visible where it goes from door seal to under the carpet heading over to the cabin fusebox which is inside the center console next to the pedals. You need to buy a couple Micro 2 fuse taps as the interior box only have that size.

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

I’ve 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)

VIOFO A119, I bought one two years ago and have had zero issues with it. It seems to be commonly recommended and well rated amongst others too.

This is what I have as well. Works well and comes in handy

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

My VIOFO A119 has lasted more than 5 years in Texas weather. (+120° to 0°). I recently upgraded to the A229 and I'm sure it will hold up just as well.

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.

I've got an a119 and can confirm, the brand is pretty damn good, though I got mine for $140. Spent a bit extra to hardwire it and got the optional polarized filter, so all in $180. I can clearly read license plates 50-70ft out, and if it's not 1I1I1I1 it can distinguish enough to make out much farther.

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.

Do your research. I did mine several years ago and went with VIOFO. I agree with the Project Farm link, he does a very good comparison, I was glad to see the brand that I originally researched and went with was still the best all around choice. I have 3 VIOFO cameras (119, 229, 229 Duo) setups with a 4th one (329 3-way) in transit as I type this. Not only have they been super reliable and provide the best resolution possible, but they run off a super capacitor (vs battery) so they tolerate the heat (thus adding to the reliability. Depends on what you want it to do. I just ordered the 329 3-way setup for my daughter that just recently started driving and I wanted to be as thorough as possible (night/day, outside/inside, front/back/sides) so she is protected from a "your word against theirs" type situation. I've seen too many YouTube videos where having a single camera wasn't enough, or an officer claiming a driver was on their phone when they were just eating a sandwich, etc. In the long run, a dashcam can pay for itself 1000x over if, heaven forbid, something happens on the road. It would suck to trade quality, reliability, and picture quality for a few bucks. This is just my opinion and experience.

Nice. FYI... the CPL filters for these make ALL the difference in the world too. The 329 came with one for the front, but I added the one for the rear when I ordered. My OG 119 dashcam has been a champ and at one point I considered retiring it. I got the CPL lens for it, and it made such a significant improvement on the overall picture quality, that it is still in use! For those reading this post, the CPL filters are polarized filters that SIGNIFICANTLY reduce glare and enhance clarity. I ONLY purchase polarized sunglasses for the same reason. Something else that I have never tried, but after seeing the YouTube video of it, is an exterior window film that helps shed water in rain to improve clarity. https://www.blackboxmycar.com/products/aqua-shield?variant=45870374158595&country=US¤cy=USD&srsltid=AfmBOopHrxUVHVl99pAhxe5ehx0CVx0V7nFYpy6c8IdmZLIW_vFid5LMh4Y I can't say that it would be better or worse, last longer than Rain-x or a ceramic glass treatment. They are cheap enough to give it a try though..

My Viofo A119 does

Viofo. All their models are good. The A119 has been good for me for many years. I’ve had 5-6 in several cars. 2 at the moment, and both are 3+ years old.

Viofo a119 and a229 are two of the most recommended dash cams I’ve seen on Reddit. Put one in my wife’s car and no issues as long as you have a USB C port

Only you can answer that. What price would you pay for having the footage when you really need it?  I have an A119 it was $90 when I purchased it four years ago. Its still working fine in the heat of the deep south. Viofo is a well known brand when it comes to mid-tier dashcams.

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.

Viofo A119 still going strong, so I consider the brand reliable. 4K means the newer A229 instead.

The Viofo A119 is a great budget cam, you can find it on Amazon, it's USB (or they have a hardwire kit if you decide to do that in the future). I don't have a 4th Gen, but in my 2nd Gen, there are two different 12v sockets, 1 that is on all the time and 1 that is only on when the car is running, maybe check if you have that? I just have it plugged into the one that turns on with the car, as I don't need the parking mode. Works great

I have the Viofo A119, one step down from this one and just a front camera, but it's fantastic. Great quality, easy setup. Have hard-wiring kits available if you want to use the parking mode, I didn't bother and just use it with tucked away USB power cord. Read about it a lot before buying, they apparently perform better in cold weather than other cameras since they use a capacitor, which should help here.

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 have VIOFO A119's. One in my car, and three in my truck (one front facing, one on each side of the rear window since I tow a trailer). They're relatively cheap and work well.

I really like the Viofo A229 for a dash cam. It has both front and rear cameras. It has a good parking mode and GPS.  I have the older version (A119) and have had them in both of my vehicles and they work great and are very discrete (screen dims while driving). Both vehicles, they are mounted beside the mirror.  Combine the camera with a 16 pin power adapter for the mirror and it's a very well integrated setup that feels oem. 

Vifo A119. Very clear imaging. Easy install. Get the hardwire kit and the dome light adapter kit. All can be found on Amazon with a simple search.

I tried this one a couple years ago. Wired it all in correctly with the adapters. The footage would split itself every time the auto stop was engaged. Regardless if it was enabled or not. (even if it was off, when I came to a stop at a light, the footage would turn off and back on) For example, a 5 minute drive with 5 stops would result in nearly 30 video clips of the drive. Some clips would overlap where the last 4 seconds of clip 6 would be the first few seconds of clip 7. It was very hard to find incidents and export a full video of what happened and not have to cut and stitch together multiple 5-8 second clips.

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.

Another recommendation for Viofo. I bought my first one from them almost 10 years ago and it still works. That one was the A119 model. I handed it down to family when I got my Bronco since I upgraded to the A129 Duo Plus to get wifi and a rear camera.

VIOFO is good quality for price. I have VIOFO A119 and the image quality and options it has on it are great, so im sure the better models are just as good. My only problem is that ever since the winter it doesnt always turn on automatically. Sometimes I will have to unplug the usb and plug it back in. This happened with both units I had (I thought first was faulty so I got replacement but both stopped turning on automatically after a month or so. It was a chilly winter, but I've never heard of cold (10F) causing electronics to have issues, so it could be my car.

Viofo is a fairly well regarded brand. The A129 is about $250 for a dual channel unit. Less for a single channel. The A119 is a slightly older version but goes for around $180 I think. They stand up fairly well in the Australian heat. A lot of cameras just cook in the closed cabin in the summer sun.

I’ve had an A119 for 3 years and had 0 issues. 

I’ve had a pair of these since 2016 out here. They’re still working. The main thing to avoid are dash cams with internal batteries.

I got a Rexing V1 for my newer CR-V, my other older car has a Viofo A119. Don't like the Rexing because maybe once or twice a month, it loses all the configurations and resets itself to Jan 1, 2022, even though it is hardwired to the car. I feel like it's a burden having to reconfigure as new every time. I wish I had bought another Viofo model.

My A119 is still going well after 5 years. Love that I don’t have to fear battery issues as I did with my old Navman

I have the one with a back up camera and it works great. [project farm](https://youtu.be/uLjGazIxjEA?si=kxT7bhB7f86Z3_1h) did a dash cam video with the a119 being the winner.

I also have these and they've lasted about four years. I had an earlier model that had a battery instead of a capacitor and it died int he second summer.

I have the A119 and really like it. Image quality is great.

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 in two cars and an A129 plus duo in the third.  All three are great.

If you’re looking for basic one channel, you can’t go wrong with the Viofo A119 and hardwire kit.

I just got a refurbished viofo a119 for $76. I think it's worth it to double your budget and go get something reputable.

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 also used this video to hardwire my Viofo A119. So far so good. I tapped into a fuse that only has power when the truck is on. There are options to also/instead tap into a constant power fuse if you buy a dash cam that supports recording when the vehicle is off (e.g. turns on when it senses a bump when parked in a parking garage). There is not much property crime in my area and I didn't want to run any risks of the battery draining, so I didn't see the need to have 24/7 recording enabled.

Viofo A119 or A129 (rear cam as well). Best value at the price point. Blackvue is one of the best but the price reflects it. The Viofo ones you can get on Amazon, and are easy to install.

Hard time justifying anything other than hachi's groupbuy viofos.

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.

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.

Viofo a119. Don't forget to buy the adapter dongle to plug it into the mirror connection so you don't have wires hanging around the interior.

we have 2 A119, and they are great. best feature IMO is the 5ghz wireless connection when you want to review the video on your phone, I have had so much trouble with other dashcams using 2.4ghz

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

Second this. My previous Viofo A119 broke and I got a 70mai A800S Dual channel. For about $300-ish with phone app connectivity, I think it’s a great deal.

viofo a119 as a basic single camera that works well. you can move up from there and spend an astounding amount of money if you want to . I would get an A229 dual channel front and rear for $320 or so off Amazon. depending on your car, they can be easy or a complete pain in the arse to install. single channels are normally fairly easy to install, running the cable to the back in a hidden manner and getting it to the back window can be challenging.

I have a viofo a119. It just works.

I have two VIOFO A119’s that have held up for two summers now. These do not have rear cameras, but they make models that do. (Not 4k, but the 2k is more than clear enough to make out plates at night)

the viofo a119 is a good bang for the buck one, there are better ones, but the quality increases don't quite match the price increases

I transitioned from the A119 to the A229 Plus because I wanted front and rear cameras. The video is excellent quality.

I started with the Viofo A119 but now running A229. I recommend getting the hardware kit and a trim tool. Dedicate a day to install it right.

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.

A119 here, and it's been flawless for 8 years or so. Definitely recommend Viofo for longevity.

Viofo A119 is what I'm using.

If you need only for the front, Viofo A119 + parking mode connection + high endurance micro SD. Exactly how my setup is and hasn't failed me once. DM me if you want to see how the video quality is (I have a recording of an accident I got into on YouTube, the YouTube compression makes it look a bit worse than the actual file).

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

That new fish eye camera is a game changer! Maybe closest thing to a Sentry mode on tesla imo . VIOFO sentry for the win ! That said , had one major accident on my previous car where the driver wasn’t willing to accept his mistake ( he came out of parking between two cars while I was on main road and literally tore the sheet metal off of my front and back door ) . When called to the police station I showed them the footage and safe to say I was given the green paper . Dashcam investment gave back 1000x returns haha

Screw it looking oe. What you really want is a good camera. Viofo makes some of the better ones WITH a rear camera as well. After doing lots of research, lots of them use garbage cameras but the better ones use Sony. Specifically the Song Starvis. The Starvis 2 just recently came out and viofo made a new one with the 2. Good cam, doesn't look ugly. Supports parking recording and collision detection. [viofo Amazon ](https://a.co/d/izrOa1d)

I'm a big fan of the A119/A129 and related dashcams. Installed mine with the dongar adapter, very quick and easy

Yes, although I would go for any Viofo with the Sony Starvis sensor.

Vantrue or VIOFO. They both use the Sony Starvis image sensor and have great quality. The cameras are pretty set and forget if you opt for the hardwire kit. It will turn on and off with the car and start recording as soon as it starts up. The included power adapter does the same thing if your power port in your car turns off with the ignition.

70Mai is good - I've one in the CX5, front and rear cameras - and bought direct from AliExpress - retailers here sell the same thing, just for more. Do the math. Also the Viofo seem to be getting traction well - pick anything with the Sony Starvis sensor really - they're good in day and great at night.

Yes, but I’d recommend a dashcam with higher resolution than 1080p. Preferably 2.5K* or 4K. I like Viofo.

I have a couple viofo A-series, they're awesome. Wolfbox is also getting popular.

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.

Viofo from hachielectronics. It plugs from my fake engine noise so it doesn't have to take up usb space nor have to do any fuse voodoo.

For install, look up a video on how to install one and it tells you which fuse to tap. You’ll have to drill a hole on the silver frame of the dashboard to get a ground but overall it’s not hard to install. I recommend Vioflo or Nextbase.

GKU D700 - around $122 on Amazon after coupon. Have 3 of these in our household and they’ve been flawless (installed with the hardwire kit for an extra $25ish). App is great, decent size touchscreen, good quality front and rear video and capacitor based I believe. Had Viofos in the past which didn’t last more than 1-2 years, so thought I’d give these a try.

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 owned a bunch of Viofos but have switched to 70mai for the Ioniq 5. But anyways, you should mount it on the plastic part with just the lens peeking enough to view the street. Or put it on the right side of the plastic housing. It's annoying having the dashcam visible in your eyeline.

Try watching Dashcmas Australia, take of the the crappy ones and the good footages. Most of the good ones I see consistently are Viofos.