VIOFO - A129 Plus Duo

This one + a hardwire kit for parking mode. I own a higher model viofo and it has served me well. https://www.viofo.com/products/a129-plus-duo-dual-channel-dash-cam-front-2k-1440p-rear-1080p-with-wi-fi-gps-dash-camera?srsltid=AfmBOoou5VAmFuqrPAiSky20yaFbrNhxcRuXMUUosUlMLap8fGuDrF-E

As u/twisky pointed out.... 🤣 R/dashcam has all the info you're looking for. Personally I've had a Viofo A129 Plus Duo (2 channel w/ front & rear cameras) about 2 years now until the front cam went kaput. It's getting replaced with a Viofo A229 Plus as soon as the Black Friday sales start. Also.... >preferably less than 200$ even less than 100$ would be better. I wouldn't go under $100 for a 2-channel dashcam system. Even with sale pricing you're probably looking at least $200 minimum for a decent package.

I bought a [Viofo A129 Plus Duo](https://www.amazon.com/VIOFO-Emergency-A129-Plus-Duo/dp/B08DV51H2X) two years ago and it has been worth it. When some dipshit backed into my Jeep in a parking lot then she claimed I had hit her, I was able to show the police cam footage right then & there. It also showed her almost hitting a family in the parking lot and her throwing a hissy fit then making threats when I said I was calling the police to get an accident report written. Turned out she was high while driving with her kids in the truck, which turned out not to be hers & wasn't insured. They ended up cuffing her and piling on the charges. Needless to say I'm glad I had the dashcam. Now, that said..... This cam has lasted almost exactly two years and needs to be replaced. None of the buttons on the main camera body respond anymore, and it's only recording the rear cam now. Viofo customer service has been so-so. They responded right away, but their answer is that not using one of their branded microSD cards is the problem. Not sure how that caused the cam to go tits up. I wasn't expecting them to replace it, since it's out of the warranty period. So I'll be snagging a replacement, either their [A229 Plus](https://www.amazon.com/VIOFO-A229-Plus-STARVIS-Ultra-Precise/dp/B0CKX14L34) or [A229 Pro](https://www.amazon.com/VIOFO-A229-Pro-STARVIS-Channel/dp/B0CKYFSKNN) when Black Friday rolls around.

I got a Viofo A129 Plus Duo. Works great.

I have two VIOFO A129 Plus Duo kits in my cars. I definitely noticed it was an upgrade on the Nextbase unit I had previously. It’s a far neater package than I had. My general advice is to go for something that runs Sony’s STARVIS/STARVIS II processor, which I believe Vantrue uses too. On the downside, biggest thing is that if you don’t want to hardwire it, you can run into problems. One of mine is plugged into the lighter socket which on my Lexus would be powered on only with ignition, on my Skoda it’s always on, I’ve had a few flat batteries as a result. I’ve hardwired it into the Aston as it already suffers heavily from parasitic drain and has terrible issues with keep alive memory (old school British electrics ftw). The hardwire kit has an ignition on power supply and always on power, with a low voltage cutoff so now that unit will automatically power down to preserve the battery. Hardwiring is less daunting than you expect, it took me a few hours on the drive, and I also had to repair and reinstall a sagging headlining at the same time, as well as replace some incorrectly purchased fuse taps. The plus sides are going to be more than just protecting yourself in an accident. You also will have evidence if you are trapped by a yellow box camera for example. It’s really all benefit and if hardwired no downside.

[VIOFO Dual Dash Cam](https://a.co/d/dX8DJFS), 2K 1440P 60fps+1080P 30fps Front and Rear Dash Camera with Wi-Fi GPS, Parking Mode, Emergency Recording, Super Capacitor, Motion Detection (A129 Plus Duo) This is what I use, I highly recommend it, ive used a few and this one is reliable in my experience, it has saved my butt in a few situations and I've captured other accidents that I've been able to send the file over, it has definitely paid for itself in my mind, and I've put one in all the cars in my house hold, they go one sale, I have never paid more then 120 or less than 100, you will also need a [SD ](https://a.co/d/6KGEgpG) card as it doesn't come with one, was super easy to install and set up! Anyone who has taken my recommendation has been more than happy with it Linus at LTT recommend it in this [video](https://youtu.be/4AnyhHl3_tE?si=ZmZYHz9YdfFjJn62) of his top ten, in addition he did a follow up video where he also was impressed to the point it's in all his personal cars, I had already installed this in all my cars before his video but it made me feel that much better in my decision, that I got the best bang for the buck This dash cam has a app if you wish to use it that way, however it sucks lol, it works, just slow, id recommend that you just remove the SD card and plug it into a computer to look at the files, once you find the video you need I copy it over to the computer, i then instantly put the SD back in the car cam (because if I don't I'll forget to, and then the cam is useless lol) I usually reformat it as well at this point jusy to restart it all, but that part isn't necessary

<3 The cam set up I use, the front cam is 2k, they have a 4k model but at the time it was reallllly expensive to where I had a hard time justifying the buy vs this one for 120$ (when it's on sale, ive never seen the 4k one on sale) I didn't even think about uploading a [video](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1H3GAcyNXUnYZRt_6Ck_BhHg1zEVIbJky/view?usp=drivesdk) of the rear cam, the rear cam is in 1080p resolution, and that's more than enough for what you would capture from behind, especially since being rear ended it right up on the car, the cam would capture driver and all, front cam higher resolution is more to read license plates and what not, I couldn't find the original file on my computer to upload, but I had this recording from my phone of the video from my laptop, and its still really good quality, its even better when watching the original file obviously, but the video I shared just goes to show 1080p is fine to see what happened type deal Lastly this is [the SD card I use](https://a.co/d/6KGEgpG) I personally wouldn't go with any other brand (the only brands I'd really go with is Samsung and SanDisk) Samsung is the biggest player in flash memory (SD cards and other forms of storage) so they make the best products, and they are priced so well you can't even argue it, and they cone with reliability and performance in mind, not all SD cards are the same, this one is perfect for recording video and consistent use, I don't want anyone to fork over good money on a bad ass dash cam (or any product for that matter) to cheap out on an important accessory/component

VIOFO A129 plus duo if you want the rear camera as well. Otherwise a119 v3 is good for just the front.

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

I put one of these In my dads Jetta. https://www.amazon.ca/Emergency-Recording-A129-Plus-Duo/dp/B08DV51H2X He doesn't use parking mode so cant comment on that. The camera works pretty well. Get a hard wire kit and wire the power directly so you don't have to worry about the 12v plug. The kits will shut off power to the camera if the battery gets too low. The biggest grief was routing the wire from the front to the back. I went down to the floor and ran it along the door sills and back up to the window.

I use a Viofo A129 Plus Duo in both of our cars.

Viofo A129 Pro Duo 4K. I’ve had it for about 4 years now and it’s been great. 4k in the front, 1080p in the rear, parking mode. I just went on Amazon to make sure I was giving you the correct model and for some reason it has a 4.1 star so not sure what’s up with that. My experience has been great. I put Viofo A129 Plus Duo cams in all my families cars and so far they’ve all held up for over a year. This is the best & only dash cam video install you’ll need. It’s also done in a WRX. Make sure you pay close attention to 9:00 when he talks about wiring the add a fuse. That’s an important part most videos don’t talk about. All in all it’s pretty easy to install one. I can do it in an hour or less after doing it on a few different Subarus. https://youtu.be/k90FRVzIcks?si=3aT5BMeRXIdm8kYj If you have time, this guys been my go to for dash cam/radar detector info for a few years. Here’s a good video with all the best dash cams for each price range. If you don’t wanna watch. Blackvue, Viofo, and Thinkware are the top dawgs in the dash cam world. https://youtu.be/nrvTxCEBbek?si=WZCy9N3L9G-1M6G-

https://www.blackboxmycar.com/collections/2-channel-dash-cams My budget pick is the VIOFO A129 Plus Duo. I've got one installed in an F-150 and an older A119 in a Ram 1500. I have a BlackVue DR590X-2CH in my Golf but spending the extra money on that one might not be worth it.

Viofo A129 Plus Duo on Amazon. Got it for $130 on sale. Normally $180. It goes on sale pretty often and should for Black Friday. Front and rear. It was simple to install, simple to hardwire which you should do, and controls are simple. Has other features to use, but I haven’t messed with them. Has a pretty strong adhesive that did just fine in the southwest heat for both the front and rear. Even with a sunshade reflecting back at it lol. I’ve had it for over a year. Works great and have never had a problem with it

This is the newer version of my camera, the A129 Plus Duo. It has newer hardware which allows for 2K resolution for the front camera vs 1080 for my older version. Rear cameras are the same. Yes, good value and is what I would recommend as a middle of the road price point.

Have a viofo a129 plus duo. Hooked it up with hardwire kit. Solid dash cam without breaking the bank.

Also have the a129 plus duo. Good quality, I can grab videos from my phone (even tho it takes forever). Compatible with a large size micro-usb and I can hard wire it at some point

I use a VIOFO A129 Plus Duo. It is a front and rear camera. Install was not too bad having done a few dash cam installs before. The front was stupidly easy with an adapter you can buy to connect it to the power for the Homelink rearview mirror (if equipped). My guess it fitcamx uses the same type of adapter. I looked at the fitcamx after seeing many suggestions about it and the one thing that made me stay away from it is I was concerned about how easy it would be to get the footage after a serious crash. Having recently been in a serious crash in my last car with another VIOFO camera, I was able to simply slide the camera off its mount unhook the cables and now I had all the footage immediately to be able to provide to police and the insurance company. It didn't seem like getting the SD card out of the fitcamx would be that easy in an emergency and microSD cards are easy to lose in situations like that even if you did it get it out. This is just my personal opinion based on my experience.

I'll recommend two dash cams. You don't want a cheap camera and you really want front and rear, but these two are some of the least expensive ones that have all the important features and have good quality recordings. I highly recommend getting a hardwire kit and doing that. Parking mode is important. I also recommend not wasting your money buying an SD card from this site. Opt for none and to get a nice Samsung card or something on your own, just make sure it has the right specs. https://www.blackboxmycar.com/products/viofo-a129-plus-duo-dash-cam-with-gps?variant=32247479042103 https://www.blackboxmycar.com/products/blackvue-dr590x-2ch These are both great cameras that I've had for years now. If you are getting more than one (for multiple cars) I'd recommend the Viofo, or one Blackvue and the rest Viofo. Blackvue seems to want a subscription to add more than one camera to their app. Both of these have lenses that can be turned, but don't have a designated third interior camera. You can check r/dashcam for recommendations if you want that but I don't have experience with them.

It’s above the €100 mark, but cannot recommend the Viofo A129 Duo Plus enough. Around €160-€170 plus you might find a discount code for their site. Had one hardwired into my car for 4+ years and still works perfectly. The image quality is great, so much so, that a Garda asked me for the name of it before when reviewing footage from an accident I was in and said he’s never seen such clear imaging from a dashcam. I’ve just ordered a second one for my new car. https://www.viofo.com/products/a129-plus-duo-dual-channel-dash-cam-front-2k-1440p-rear-1080p-with-wi-fi-gps-dash-camera?_pos=9&_sid=606f18291&_ss=r

Another recommendation for VIOFO. I’ve had a A129 plus duo hardwired in my car for 2+ years now, and hardwired an A299 plus duo in my wife’s car early last year. Both have been fantastic. If you want to hardwire them to get parking mode, make sure you get the hardwire get. You will also need to buy fuse taps. The install isn’t hard, just a bit tedious, especially if your fuse box is under your steering column. Typically you will need to take off a few internal trim pieces as well as the weather seal around the drivers side door. No matter which camera you get, make sure you get the high endurance microSD cards designed to be written over repeatedly. Standard microSD cards will get worn out quickly. Each brand of camera typically lists the type of microSD cards they suggest from various companies.

I’ve been using the [VIOFO A129 Plus Duo](https://amzn.to/3Y9aFxg) for years without issues. If you want to run it 24/7 make sure you have the hardwire kit. You can get it separately or [bundle it together](https://amzn.to/4d0bi0J)

No. Minimal.

1440p 60fps is what you want. 4k is a gimmick for dashcams. 1440p picks up all the detail you need, and 60fps makes it more likely you'll capture a license plate legibly. 1440p at 60fps is the sweet spot.  4k means more power use and processing power (more heat), huge files, meaningful trade-offs in video capture (framerate, FOV, low light performance), and more money. Most of the posts I see here of people having hardware or performance issues with their dashcams are either using super low-budget 1080p dashcams, or 4k dashcams. You're trying to capture video evidence of events to prove fault, not shoot cinematic films.  I have had good luck with the VIOFO A129 Plus Duo. Well recommended dashcam on this subreddit. Just make sure to update the firmware and use an SD card rated for dashcam/security camera use. I forget what these SD cards are called, but they're a must. Regular SD cards fail in dashcams.

This is the one I went with after way too much research on more expensive units. It’s been great, but I’m interested in the fact it is dying on you after only two years.

I've had tonnes of lemons, but now I can't recommend this one more. https://amzn.eu/d/hp1eJvF

Same on my accord Super reliable

I’ve been using the same VIOFO A129 Plus Duo in my last 3 cars. No issue! Hardwired for parking mode https://preview.redd.it/dvjwiwb9ukie1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b5684289c7aaf81becb215db2ad76fc46005b3a4

I got the Viofo A129 Plus Duo. I spent about a week researching cams and the one thing you need to know is that it all comes down to the camera sensor. Hundreds and hundreds of cams are out there that advertise 2k, 4k, high res, etc. But they literally **all use the same sensor.** And it's shit. The Sony Starvis sensor is pretty top notch, without totally breaking the bank and the A129 has the Starvis. I can see license plates on cars, even at night. It's not perfect but it's good enough for the job. I hard wired it in with a fuse tap to a fuse for an accessory line, so for now, it only works when the keys are in the ignition and turned. It has an optional "parking mode" where it can record and save motion when parked. To use that, you run a second hot wire to a fuse tap for a line that is constantly hot. You can then switch the camera to stop using power then the 12v battery drops below a certain level, to prevent killing the battery. I haven't wired in the parking mode yet because I'm lazy and I'm a tiny bit worried about the truck going into deep sleep. Happy with the cam, overall. ​ EDIT: This was my whole kit. ​ [Camera](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08DV51H2X?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details) [Wire Harness](https://www.amazon.com/VIOFO-A129-Hardwire-Enables-Parking/dp/B07JQ1JYPJ/ref=pd_bxgy_d_sccl_1/136-6149310-0548828?pd_rd_w=5CsHa&content-id=amzn1.sym.c51e3ad7-b551-4b1a-b43c-3cf69addb649&pf_rd_p=c51e3ad7-b551-4b1a-b43c-3cf69addb649&pf_rd_r=DR5AY90M9PZ0GJQAMRP7&pd_rd_wg=uzau1&pd_rd_r=c18ea364-0148-4b0e-81d8-8ec70fdffa8d&pd_rd_i=B07JQ1JYPJ&psc=1) [Fuse Tap](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJCF1J92?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details) [SD Card](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NY23WBG?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details)

Same minus hardware kit. Has stood up to Texas heat.

This car 100% when I switched to this car from my old rav4 I noticed the amount of people merging into me is way higher, anecdotal but the car is small and people don’t fully clear their blind spots a lot. The hundred and fifty ish now can save you thousands later. Like everyone else said, VIOFO is solid. I have the plus duo with an amazon hardwire kit to have parking mode

VIOFO a129 plus duo. Front and back. Hardwired with a fuse tap

Whoops, did not mean to delete my comment: I use a front & rear cam: VIOFO A129 Plus Duo with the hardwire kit. Super easy to install and it works really well. The app is somewhat annoying to use, but I don’t need to access the clips very often. There’s good YouTube videos on how to install it without affecting the airbags in the subes

I got a Viofo A129 Plus Duo for Christmas with the hardwire kit. Been SUPER happy with it. Crystal clear and can even read license plates at night with no issue. With the hardwire kit, it gives you parking mode recording too.  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08DV51H2X?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share 

I have viofo second Gen front and rear. It uses voice commands, direct access to camera and files through phone app, great night quality and day, saved me twice with accidents and not having to fight insurances.

Best bang for buck - Viofo. I've got their A119 mini v2 ($87), A129 Plus Duo ($130 in 2020), and A119 v3 ($80, 2018/19? ish) in use, and will be picking up an A229 Plus Duo whenever they go on sale again (no tax if buying through their site, btw) Garmin, Blackvue, Thinkware also have very good track records, for both reliability and honesty. 70mai is generally well-regarded and trustworthy as well, but they have a penchant for using batteries in their cams, which (in earlier days of cams, at least) were prone to swelling in heat. You'll want a cam with a (super)capacitor instead of a battery to mitigate this The reason I mention honesty and trustworthiness - almost all other brands I've looked at lie in their marketing and say their cameras are capable of a resolution they aren't. E.g. Rove - their original 4k dashcam isn't true 4k, it's upscaled You'll be better served at /r/Dashcam (or /r/dashcams, I can never remember which is which) and dashcamtalk.com. You will also need to factor in the cost of a microSD card (high endurance highly recommended) and, if you don't want cables hanging around leading to your 12v cig lighter, the cost of a hardwire kit. A good 128GB card is ~$12-23, hardwire kit ~$15-25 https://dashcamtalk.com/best-dash-cams-of-2024/

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.

Viofo A129 duo $170 on sale right now on Amazon but you get front and rear and the quality even at night is really good. You can also buy a fuse tap kit later for parking modes and auto power https://a.co/d/09Xb9GKq

Seconded. I have this camera and everyone I've shown footage to has been impressed. It's crystal clear, the speed and GPS coordinates are perfect for keeping tabs on younger drivers, and it can record sound inside the car.

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.

I mean this in the general sense, I have the A129 Plus with rear, get whatever. Many dash cams are going to have similar video quality at same price point. What you want to look for is how it will mount, will it block vision, do you need app connectivity, does it have a parking mode. Features like that, whatever is important to you. It's great to have amazing camera quality, but I've always looked at dash cams as a way to just prove a crash wasn't at fault. I always say get one that uses adhesive to mount, since I've always had issues with suction cup ones. Then use something like this https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C49F8NVQ?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1 to mount it to. It makes it easier to remove and is safe for tint. Also make sure it has loop recording, for some reason it isn't standard on every dash cam? I had one with amazing quality but I found out a few weeks later that the SD card got full over a week ago, and needed to be cleared once a week.

A lot of people in the r/IdiotsInCars sub recommend Viofo dashcams. I can't remember which one they specifically recommended, but i got the front and rear camera version of the Viofo A129 Plus Duo dual dashcam.

Had a Viofo for around 4 years. They're excellent quality, unbeatable value IMO.

This one: https://www.viofo.com/products/a129-plus-duo-dual-channel-dash-cam-front-2k-1440p-rear-1080p-with-wi-fi-gps-dash-camera Although they may have newer ones that I'd go for now- I haven't needed to look since buying this one.

I have the same dash cam and it’s been great. My one and only complaint is that the app kinda sucks for pulling videos if you need them quickly. Do yourself a favor and get a MicroSD card reader for your phone so you can pull footage off asap if you want the police to put in the report which helps for insurance purposes. Its kinda 50/50 whether a officer will be willing to look at the footage or not but i’m 2/3 and the 3rd time I wasn’t apart of the accident I just caught it on video and gave it to the person that got side swiped.

Viofo have several models that are great and are good value for money. Most of them have a hardwire kit you can use for parking mode. Personally have the A129 Plus Duo for a few years and love it, app works well enough, never had a problem. Blackvue are good quality but seem really expensive for what they are IMO. Honestly would suggest watching dome Dash Cams Australia vids and looking at the models in the clips, most have a watermark of the model, could help tell the difference.

I use a Viofo A129 Plus Duo. It records front and rear. Saved my ass multiple times from reckless drivers.

My rear camera is mounted right onto the rear glass. Specifically on the side where the sliding window doesn’t go to when opened. The rear camera’s lens can be set up in a 90 degree fashion so it can be mounted to vertical surfaces. It is powered by the front camera via a long USB cord.

**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.

I have the two-channel version of this. No complaints, seems like a good unit. 2021 Silverado; still having a rough time finding an accessory fuse to switch it on and off automatically with the ignition.

Viofo A119 or A129 for the win.

I have the A129 Duo but not the plus. If I recall there was a reason I avoided the plus. Like the low light wasn’t as good or something. It’s been a minute. I paid $127. My goal was to write a program that would pull off all the video over WiFi when I pulled into the driveway but when WiFi is enabled, it overheats in the summer. Also, the WiFi is sloooooooooow. It would basically take all night to pull all the video from the day. If I did it all over, I’d spend the extra money for one with better connectivity. I hate having to remove the card to bring it inside and I’m forever forgetting it in my computer. I did finally write a program to rip all the video, merge all the files from a drive into one, extract the GPS into a GPX file and then once done, it sends me a Telegram message every minute until I remove the card. This has prevented me from forgetting it.

I had one for a week. Recording was whenever it felt like it, the heat killed it, returned it, and got a Viofo A119 or 129 (don't remember which) dual camera. Haven't had a problem with it.

I've had a few different brands, currently have three viofo cameras in our vehicles. A129 is plenty good enough, a229 plus/ pro has a better sensor for night at a pretty steep price. I don't feel high dollar dashcams are worth buying, even a fuzzy picture with front and rear coverage is enough to prove fault. Having a license plate be legible is hit or miss even on the fancy ones, and rarely helps ya deal with insurance or nor will the cops chase down a hit and run in a city. I recommend a front and rear cam (the viofo records two videos, not one video with the rear overlayed) and something with either voice activation or a remote "emergency" record button. Viofo has a remote record button for 20 bucks that works on a few of their newer cameras.

I have a a229 pro and it's pretty good. Any cheapo dashcam (with front and rear recording) is enough to prove liability. Reading plates is pretty useless unless the other guy has insurance and the cops are bored enough to go find him, and he admits to being the driver. Honestly the a129 and a229 are very close image wise, the a229 does a bit better at night though.

the A129 Plus Duo is what I got. Its handeling well so far. it does have the issue where the rear camera looses connectivity. I have only experiences this when starting the car on a steep incline. I have no idea what causes it, it stabilize the connection soon after and rarely happens because I live in flat lands. I non issue for me but was the biggest issue I seen on the forums.

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 would recommend a viofo dashcam, I've out mine to the left side of the mirror and down just far enough to see under the black dot Matrix port. It's got a great view of the road and I can easily reach the incident button if needed. I've got the 2 channel one so the rest camera is in the middle of the back. There are several options from them but anything more than 2K on the front feels excessive. 

I got two Pruveeos 9 years ago. One is still going, but the other died after 6 years. I got a 2 channel Viofo for my wife's car. The rear camera died at 13 months which stopped the front from recording. I figured out that the front worked fine if I unplugged the rear. They wanted me to pay $40 for a replacement rear cam though it was still in warranty. I just tossed it and switched to Garmin. I'm not saying to buy Pruveeo the video quality sucks, but they were only $37.

Same one I have too! And I would buy it again. For me, Definitely worth paying to get it installed professionally. No one ever knows it’s there

Congrats on making the right switch. My Viofo A129 which I purchased back in 2019 on AliExpress finally gave up. With updated type C wiring I am dreading upgrading to new ones since I hardwired mine. VIOFO is the way to go. It survived summers due to its super-capacitor design.

Another vote for Viofo. They just work, and the wedge shaped 129 is almost invisible when installed well.

I have the Viofo dual channel. I hardwired it into the fuse panel. Works great so far.

I've had the Viofo A129 for a few years now in my GK5 and it works great.

I have a viofo a129 dual and I love it

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

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

I use Viofo A129 on my cars. It’s top-rated for a reason - good price, 4K video recording, wifi connectivity, capacitor-powered (instead of batteries that bloat and degrade in heat), front and rear cameras. Newest model is now the A329.

I have the Viofo front and rear combo. Bought from Amazon. Hardwired it in —- I did most of the installation but had Geek Squad finish it up for me when I had them replace the stock radio with a touch screen I bought from Crutchfield. 2015 LX

I installed the VioFo A129 front and rear dash cam system. It was pretty straightforward. Just make sure you have a trim tool from Harbor freight. This video below basically walks you through it step-by-step. I did not hardwire anything into the fuse box. I’m just using the cigarette lighter. https://youtu.be/aLVQEpw8I1E?si=BS6yz4EGqiDhHyP3

I had a A129 plus duo. Lasted almost 2 years before it died. I'd recommend something else.

VIOFO a129 all day. Do yourself a favor and get use a new static cling sheet(5x7) so you’re not sticking that high bond tape directly to windshield.

Seconding Viofo. I have the A129 for about a year now and it's great, no issues in the heat.

I bought the Viofo A129 (front and rear cameras) 5 1/2 years ago. I believe I paid $190. It's still working great. I highly doubt a $50 camera would have lasted this long.

Any that fits your budget. You are not gonna be look at license plate numbers. You need it for big accident and evidence purposes. I had a PAPAGO GoSafe 535 I purchased in 2018. I remember actually only bothering to check the footage once to see if I caught the accident that happened on the cross street while I was at a red light. I paid 121 back then. I bought the VIOFO 129 or some other model again last year for 140 or something, have not had to use it once, infact I am unable to use it now cause it keeps falling in the texas summer heat. I do see a benefit in getting a rare facing and front facing one, but no use in spending big money for it, go to market place and get used one and call it a day. The only place I would recommend spending money is on a decent microsd card, you dont want data to go corrupt when you actually need it lol.

Viofo a119, a129 and the like have served us well in 4 cars for the last decade. Don’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone and I’m running one in our 2019 R

I have the viofo duo model, not sure exactly which generation but I've had no complaints, I think it cost right under $100 when I got it but that may have been a sale, don't quite remember.

I have the VIOFO 129 for the past 4 years, no issues, still going strong and its out in the sun all day/everyday

I used a VIOFO a129 for a few years. I ended up buying another one as I wanted a 4K camera. I hardwired it and hid the wires behind the paneling on my car so it wasn’t noticeable and I had front and rear cameras.  I ended up taking them out before I sold my car. 

Viofo A129 with rear camera and the Dongar mirror adapter available on Amazon. Basically with the Dongar, you can use whatever dash cam you want

I have the A129 Duo for the rear camera addition, been going strong for 6 years now in extreme heat and cold.

I absolutely loathe Best Buy, but they have a great installer near me, so he's done several cars for me and my son. We both have the Viofo A129. Have had it for over 5 years in the Texas heat and never one issue. Love having the front and rear cameras. (You also have to purchase the hardwire kit separately.)

I've had an a129 viofo for a few years it still works but it's very inconsistent as far as recording when you need it to and doing random beeps that make no sense It's also extremely slow with Wi-Fi transfer are newer ones any better?

My viofo dual front and rear cam has withstood years. The cable for it has not. Just got a new cable and works perfectly. I vote viofo if you want a quality cam. Mine has the front and back and GPS data too

My VIOFO A129 is on its third AZ summer and still going strong.

My VIOFO A129 is on its third AZ summer and still going strong.

My Viofo A129 lasted two years in Phoenix. I'm not sure why it eventually failed, but I was happy enough with it that I replaced it with the exact same model.

I have the viofo duo. Would not recommend because mine does overheat. I was in an accident end of july 2 years ago and it did not capture it. The shock of the crash did trigger the g sensor so i have the footage of my car on its side and the recovery process afterwards, but not the actual wreck itself. When its not overheated you have tl remember to reset it for it to start filming again. Very frustrating. It works good in the winter months but ive left it unplugged since about march

Could be i just have a defective unit as well but it worked fine for the first few months until it started heating up outside

All i know is it works fine in the winter but anything over 90 i have to reset it everytime i turn the car on. And it wont turn on and let me reset it until its cooled off

r/dashcams will tell you: get the best VIOFO & memory card in your budget. Costco doesn't sell VIOFO.

Yep. I've got 2 VIOFO A129 Duals - 1 in each car. Have had them going-on 7 or 8 years. They're only 1080p so about 4 years ago I decided I really wanted to upgrade to 2K or 4K resolution, but decided I'd wait until the A129 Duals died. Still waiting... I'll be buying VIOFO brand again, if the time ever comes.

They're rock solid. Mine have lasted 8 years in heat and bumpy roads and general neglect - they work so well that I forget they're there.

From the internet. Most of us get our VIOFO dashcams from Amazon. 8 years ago mine were about $200 each - I haven't looked at prices recently.

Viofos are great

I’ve been using the Viofo A129 for a while now, and it’s been great. Good video quality, reliable, and not too expensive. Highly recommend!

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

VIOFO in general make FANTASTIC dash cams. I couldn't be happier with both my A129 & A229

I live in Texas as well and have a Viofo A129. It stays in my car 24/7, had it for several years with no problems

I had a viofo 129 but it gave up the ghost after a couple years. I too would love to find a dash cam that can handle the Texas heat. I know we need to avoid cams with batteries. But as to which would be good? I hope someone has a good suggestion (and even better: manufacturer testing info to back it up).

^Same, A129 get dual cams

There is a phone app you can pull from via a local Wi-Fi hotspot. I personally just pulled a microSD when I need it.

Viofo A129 works amazing! I was using mine until I upgraded my vehicle that has one. No issues with overheating and you get both dash cams.

I like my A129 as well. But I’m coming up on 4 years with mine. I even use those reflective windshield heat deflectors too.

I have the same one dual and it's been great, no issue at all.

VIOFO A129, STARVIS2 sensor is amazing, fitcam is nicely integrated but the quality is not great and there have been some QC issues

VIOFO front and back dashcam which also uses a super capacitor instead of a lithium ion battery! This especially good in hot environments like Texas or Arizona!

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 have a 2 channel Viofo and it's really good. Viofo also has pretty regular sales too FYI. The GRC is really easy to run wires to the back and upper windshield with no wires showing too.

I had a front facing camera... Then I saw the drivers around me all, collectively, decide that long out of line, then gunning it to try to cut someone off, and cutting back in became a common thing. So I decided to get the rear camera add on for my A129 plus. Coincidentally, a few months later, someone tried that, they jumped out of our lane behind me, to try to get in front me, and cut me off going into a construction zone... And slammed into me. He tried to claim I sped up to cut him off. I showed the dual camera video to both insurance companies, and they the both decided it was entirely his fault. Dual cams are awesome. As an aside, I also have a truck, and the rear cam can see into my bed, which is nice.

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.

I use a VIOFO, whatever the newer dual channel cam is. I am going to hard wire it in the near future for parking protection. It hasn’t let me down yet and has really good quality. Just pricey and had an older model fail years ago so not too sure about longevity yet, only had it about a year.

Viofo a129 6 years strong tho I did need to redo the wiring but camera is operational

Adding to the viofo recommendations. Been running mine(a129 duo) for over 5 years without issue.

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. 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.

Thinkware, Blackvue or Viofo. I use an older Viofo A129.

I have a Garmin 57 in one car and a viofo in the other. My wife just bought a 25 and I installed the Garmin to the right and high. Running the cable was a delight since this car has a hidden 12v socket in the glove box. Tucked all wires in the trim and did not have to remove one thing. Viofo A 129 gets rave pro reviews and has a new model out.

What this guy said about the interference. The dealer will still say it is a problem, but that is not true. I have the Blackview, but I would get the A129 by viofo (I believe) as it has a screen so if the app is no more, you can still control it easier.

Viofo A129 or A229. Avoid Viofo A139, this model was nice because it had mini coax cables, but it's unreliable. When they start to fail they go into a boot loop randomly.

Viofo is the way. I have an A229 and a few weeks ago got side swiped. Had to chase the guy. His word against mine. Dashcam is the only reason my car is getting fixed. The A229 streams easily to my iPhone, much easier than my older A129. So, older cam got put in car that isn’t used as much, and new A229s live in the household’s daily drivers.

I run the viofo a129 and love it, definitely gonna research if the dongle will work on a '22 xl PB although I'm pretty proud of how well I hid the wiring

Be certain that whatever cam you buy has a built-in capacitor to handle hot interior temperatures. I’ve used a VIOFO A129 front & rear cam for years. And yes, get a front & rear cam, it’s worth it.

I’ve got the Viofo A129 and it’s a 4.5/5 for me. Good resolution and can ACTUALLY read people’s license plates unlike other dash cams I’ve had in past

I have the next step up from the one they tested and the Viofo is great, the 2 channel was easy to run, and I used a dongar pro, so power was super easy. https://preview.redd.it/fy856ri9mope1.png?width=1440&format=png&auto=webp&s=5afc3127ef5ff91ab75ebfce0f5e4b6e6f553df4

Viofo a129 is by far the best image quality ive seen in a dashcam

I have VIOFO front and rear cam, had it three years without any problems

Viofo 3 camera think it's a 329a with parking mode , excellent set up and images. Roughly £300 + 50 professional fitting. Wife got the 129 viofo 2 camera system with parking mode

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.

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.

I’ve had my VIOFO 129 for 3 years no problem.

Get that VIOFO, nice video quality, get the duo with front+rear and the kit.

As for the brand I have an volofo A129. One camera in front and one in thee rear. It's pretty nice and easy to install if you do it yourself Best sure it gets wired in for power for both car-running and no key power. It will stay in a suspended state but monitor for bumps, and start recording.

Started with cheap knockoff pos from Amazon. Didn't even work. Like, at all. Got a refund. Then got a Garmin Mini 2. Nothing but problems. Every day it was something. Then I found out it just plain wasn't recording most times. That was the last straw. Got a refund. Got a Viofo A129 Pro plus duo. Love it. Haven't had one single problem. Not one. Love it. Can't recommend the company enough.

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.

Keep it simple. Viofo A129 or A229 Make sure you hard wire it.

My exact setup as well.

I've got an A129 Duo, and I hardwired it to the fuse for an accessory that is operable without the key in the ignition (I think I wired it to the electronic seat adjuster fuse; is that what you mean by "parking kit?"). The only real con to a dual set is running cable from the front (main) cam to the back. It's not even particularly difficult, since the headliners pull back off the plastic trim very easily, so it's easy to run the cable, just time consuming. Hardwiring is a bit of a PITA, depending on where your fuse box is, and what style of fuses it has. Mine is tucked into the footwell under the dash on the passenger side and has the little mini fuses, which, combined, made it pretty difficult to wrap the power wire and plug the fuse back in. If you don't mind loose, visible cables, the kit comes with a USB power cable.

I would just go for the 129 for the second. But, yeah, just the lowest price Viofo is in the 90^th percentile for good choices.

Viofos are great. I own he dual cam 2k which is around $200 on Amazon

If you search in dashcams this brand is always recommended. They say people who have issues will always complain the loudest. I have 3 of them and have had zero issues with them.

This is the advice I got from the owner of Dash cams Australia. Viofo A129 if you are on a budget and blackvue if you can afford it.

Dual channel if you can justify the higher price. Dual channel just means you get a rear camera too.

Viofo A129 ish. Happy with the original on my car, bought the latest version for my partner's car. Cheap but reliable, wouldn't want to go any cheaper.

I have the Viofo 129 front and back got it on a deal few years ago still using it to this day. Camera quality is very good and it has the built in GPS speed too just in case you need prove your speed for whatever reason. But it’s still going and still like brand new 👍🏻

Here is mine on a CX-5 : [https://imgur.com/a/vbGrhUh](https://imgur.com/a/vbGrhUh) I did the  fa200 in this one and wired it to the fuse you could check out the VIOFO A129 which i did on another car to the cigarette lighter To run the wire I did not pull anything out/off (Except for the tailgate), Just pry a little and shove the cord in. Once you get it started, keep pushing inch by inch and it goes pretty quick.

I use the Viofo A129 front and rear in my work cars. Not one has died or had any issues at all. Good price for its features. I don't need 4k ultra high quality HDR pictures because they are just for determining fault. 

VIOFO is a really popular brand. The front-rear one I installed in my cars have caught some interesting parked moments. The cameras look like TEMU junk but they are not. They work really well and are well respected among car enthusiasts.

For what it’s worth i have ZERO car experience and I got the viofo front and rear cam and used the donggar adapter to power it off the rain sensor behind the rear view mirror. I watched maybe 2 tutorials, went slow, and was able to get everything in place in well under an hour with no issues. The biggest hurdle was getting the wired connection from the front camera to the rear one so you could just skip the rear facing one for even less hassle. Highly recommend, super easy to do.

I've had a Viofo A129 for a couple of years now, and I leave it in the car 24/7 without issues despite the heat and cold. As far as installing it, it shouldn't be too hard - look around on Youtube, there are tons of video tutorials so I'd be surprised if you can't find your specific car, then you'll know exactly what you're getting into. But the TL;DW is that you just pry back the head liner and the plastic covers around your door frame, run the wire behind them with some zip ties, and finally (assuming you have a fuse adapter kit, which I highly recommend), find the right fuse using your manual and/or a multi-meter then plug it in.

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