A229 Pro 2CH

I have a Viofo A229 Pro dual, install was easy enough and video quality is great. [A229 Pro dual](https://www.viofo.com/products/viofo-a229-pro-2ch-front-and-rear-4k-2k-hdr-dual-dash-cam-with-sony-starvis-2-sensors?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20412917173&gbraid=0AAAAAoX6xZZ1-QZ_48pGUrmYdfBF1KUzq&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjeOdwc6nkAMV4UtHAR31PBVEEAAYASABEgKjLfD_BwE) https://preview.redd.it/q6q89i28sdvf1.jpeg?width=2622&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=be8550cb0edae3a8b18f5dc29954954c53c3c022 Screen capture at highway speeds

Yes I’ve had one since 2018. A VIOFO A119 V2 which I hardwired myself w/o parking mode. Last year I upgraded to a VIOFO A229 Pro 2CH which I got a shop to do. Started doing it from my interest in tech but came really handy when I got into a collision on the highway. Unfortunately this is a lesson most people learn the hard way as they don’t think they need one until it’s too late.

If you're looking for a turnkey solution, the Dongar Pro is still available. https://dongar.tech/products/dongar-pro. It's more expensive, but it does have a built-in parking mode system, which is good if the dashcam you're using does not have its own parking mode. I ended up returning the Dongar, not because of anything wrong with it, but because my dashcam (Viofo A329 Pro) has its own proprietary parking modes. For my dashcam, I ordered the hardwire kit (Viofo HK4) and spliced it with the Subaru wiring harness (part H501SSG010). This allows me to use the native parking mode in my dashcam. Let me know if you need pictures of the Subaru harness spliced to the Viofo HK4 hardwire kit.

I responded to your question on the other thread, but let me add more color the response here. All of these solutions use the OEM dashcam plug that's present in all current gen Siennas (2021+). So you wouldn't be altering any factory wiring on your Sienna - just plugging something into it. If you happen to find a vanilla Dongar (which is not even available anymore), that only provides power to the dashcam based on the ignition state. If you get the Dongar Pro, that has its own built-in parking mode and it's good for dashcams that do not have its own parking mode. Since you have a Viofo A329, that has its own proprietary parking mode. That being said, both the Dongar and the Dongar Pro will work. But if you want to use the Viofo native parking modes, then you will need to buy the Viofo HK4 hardwire kit and splice it into a 5-pin connector (I used the Subaru wiring harness H501SSG010). You would just be messing with the wiring with the Viofo HK4 and the Subaru wiring harness, so your Sienna wiring is not modified at all.

Unfortunately, I haven't done much research into the Roav dashcams. What model is it? Generally for a dashcam's native parking mode to work, it's going to need some signals coming from the vehicle. I believe it's three wires minimum: 1) Ignition - tells the dashcam if the car is on or off 2) Continuous power - so the dashcam can keep drawing power when the car is off 3) Ground The Dongar non-Pro (discontinued) only has ignition. So once you turn off the vehicle, the dashcam turns off. The Dongar Pro - has it's own parking mode, so you wouldn't even need to use the native parking mode on your Roav.

His plug and play wiring into the autodimming rearview mirror plug in the overhead is so clean. The two channel A229Pro is super simple to use with voice commands, too, and download videos right to your phone ( it takes a bit since it's over wifi and file size).

Stupid easy install from Hachi as well for the A229Pro 2 channel: https://preview.redd.it/h3s5ge4cu2df1.jpeg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7855ad65d6f774e7b21d4091b8c79038c8e0ba90

Viofo a229 pro 2 channel for mine here in WA.

Whatever you do get, look into tapping into the rearview mirror power. Eliminatees having to run a wire to a power source so far away. https://dongar.tech/products/10pin-type-b-lexus-toyota I currently run the A229 pro with wifi to phone to quick access when the car is on. No subscription is required and can handle 3 channels (front, rear, and interior).

It's great thus far, and I've read that it has a lot of positive reviews. It's super easy install for front an rear cameras, too.

They're pretty well hidden and out of the way for me. You can see the front one is hidden behind the rearview mirror and doesn't interfere with Eyesight cameras. The rear is so small it doesn't block the way either. https://preview.redd.it/c5iguy5u4qcf1.jpeg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=26e545b05d271ea466f9bf7d2d2e1c8878a374d2

Second vote for viofo a229. Running it on my accord and my wife's crv. I honestly have nothing to compare it to(other then a couple cheap drive cams from like 7 years ago). But it works well and I don't have any complaints.

I recently upgraded from a Roav A1 to a VIOFO A229 Pro 2 CH (4K front, 2K rear). As others have said, stick with well-known brands, and check out r/Dashcam for IRL footage and comparisons. One tip regardless of model: use a high-endurance SD card. I’ve used SanDisk High Endurance cards since 2020, a 128 GB in the Roav and now a 512 GB in the VIOFO, while standard cards would typically need replacing at least 3 to 5 times over the same period due to NAND flash wear.

I got the Viofo a229 pro 2 channel and really like it a lot. It's not tiny so if you want totally discreet look elsewhere. Did a bunch of research and it was between that and the "plus" model by the same company. If you are ok with big files and don't mind getting a 512GB card Id say go with the pro. 4k video is a lot cleaner.