A229 Pro 3CH

I was backed into a few days ago - he left. Got him doing it, his car (with tag), and he got out to look. Everything date and time stamped, including when he arrived. Police were NOT pleased with him. Viofo A229 Pro, 3 channel. I haven't hard wired it yet (I have the kit). I'm plugged into my DLC.

For reliable dash cams that can withstand high temperatures in Australia and offer 3-channel recording (front, rear, and cabin), I recommend looking into the VIOFO A229 Pro 3-Channel. It features high-quality 4K UHD recording for the front, 2K QHD for the rear, and Full HD for the interior, making it an excellent choice for comprehensive coverage. While VIOFO does have models with 2 channels, the A229 Pro is specifically designed to provide robust performance in various conditions, including high heat. It also includes features like HDR and Super Night Vision to ensure clear footage in different lighting situations. If you need more specific details or assistance, feel free to reach out to our support team at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) or through Live Chat on our website. Happy driving, and stay safe out there! 🌞🚗

Rather than supporting Amazon's evil ways and potentially getting a counterfeit product, I recommend supporting a smaller retailer that's going to offer you a decent price, actual support, and knowledgeable reviews. I usually order from [https://www.blackboxmycar.com/](https://www.blackboxmycar.com/) and have been very happy with their service. Now, since you asked for "best" and not "best at a reasonable price" I think you'll be looking at a Thinkware U3000 Pro (4K front and 2K rear), BlackVue DR970X-2CH (4k front and HD rear cameras) or VIOFO A329T (4K front and 2K rear cameras). I personally like the Viofo ones better because of the screen, but they don't have cloud capabilities. So, if you want to protect yourself from auto theft, where the camera leave along with the car, then you'll want something that's cloud-enabled like the BlackVue. In reality, each of the options above are way more cameras than anyone needs and are likely more expensive than what you're willing to pay. Each manufacturer also offers decent cameras with similar specs for much less. But without knowing your price point and you looking for "the best", those are it. For me, I'm more concerned about recording while driving and watching out for parking lot dings, so I'm fine with the Viofo. I have the A229 Pro in two of my cars and they have been flawless (https://www.blackboxmycar.com/products/viofo-a229-pro-4k-uhd-3-ch-dash-cam). It's available as a front (1ch), front+rear (2ch), or front+rear+inside (3ch) option.

Based on your needs, i would always suggest looking at VIOFO. You say you're not really needing night vision, but you want a sensor that picks up all available light to ensure the licence plates of vehicles are legible in the footage. With your budget of 300 Euro, I would suggest looking for at least a dual camera (front and rear) setup, you want the latest Sony STARVIS 2 sensors, so you want to be looking at the [Viofo A229 Pro 3CH at 320€](https://www.viofo.com/products/viofo-a229-pro-3ch-4k-2k-1080p-hdr-3-channels-car-dash-camera-with-sony-starvis-2-sensors-for-lyft-taxi-ridesharing-drivers) (a little over your stated budget, but I think it is worth it tbh )- this camera comes with a front, rear and internal camera. the front and rear cameras have the STARVIS 2 sensor built in, offering 4k resolution front, 2k resolution on the rear and 1080p on the cabin camera. It is parking mode capable with the hardwire kit. It has voice control and GPS logger built in amongst other features. One thing I will suggest is this camera, if you decide to buy it, has the ability to take a 512GB micro SD card - buy that size of card, 256GB if you cannot get a hold of the largest card. Also ensure the car you buy is a Sandisk HIGH ENDURANCE or similar rated for dash cam usage. The larger the card, the longer it takes to fill and start to write over the existing footage - essentially it will ensure your SD card lasts. I have had multiple cheap non high endurance cards crap out on me because the camera had worn it out and corrupted the footage and you don't want that to happen at the most inopportune moment when you really need the footage - this is a suggestion regardless of which camera you end up buying. Once you've bought the camera system, the SD card and the hardwire kit for this, or any camera in the same price range, you're looking at a total outlay of approx 430-470€ (320€ for the camera, 80-120€ for the 512GB micro SD card and 30€ for the hardwire kit) and then you need to factor in whether you can install the thing yourself or whether youwant to get someone in to fit it for you at whatever cost that may be.

VIOFO A229 Pro 3 channel, it’s pretty obvious where I have it so pax dont try anything. And it’s great at getting front/back video.

I’ve had the VIOFO a129 pro in my truck for over 3 years and the a229 pro 3 channel in my Prius almost 2 years. From all my research the a229 is the best price to picture quality you can get. I’ve never had an issue with license plates being unreadable. I’ve got both hardwired in so they record even when the cars off. Phone app works good enough to pull footage and show cops on the scene of an accident.

I have the VIOFO a229 pro 3 channel in mine. These cameras have the best sensor on the market in my opinion, never had an issue reading a plate from the camera.

I’ve had my VIOFO a129 pro on my truck that’s parked outside 24/7 for almost 3 years, no issues with that one. I’ve never had either the a129 or a229 have issues with the heat.

If you want a true 3 channel dashcam, then I'd say [go with the Vantrue N4 if you're on a budget](https://www.amazon.com/Vantrue-N4-Infrared-Capacitor-Detection/dp/B083V6K8RH?crid=2NAY9TD1NBOFZ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.UXo5BXPpUkgB1NE6DkrJr0vWOkaA1kAenZGLNQU43APk4JaK2J8bNmaw-rB3dasddJ6abpX5ZMYobn1VD-7HbYsrZLHWCuxWnMOHj3TqSLOd2Y3JyeYC8MWMygexlYqAPPdT9ApFR-AHFAF9ZP81tRPc-OaPHxbeNIgzpqWYqsF_GZHlkoUOcF-HxFxaCtC3RL5Ocd9ax2x30gsqxStAODFVMW9nw2ceSNDW6ERCEFc.8vafoJLOipENtz0wDcJNrR7h_3M1LJRWEk9AVIwtV1o&dib_tag=se&keywords=Vantrue+N4+3+Channel+Dash+Cam%2C&qid=1735967246&sprefix=vantrue+n4+3+channel+dash+cam%2C+%2Caps%2C183&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=lfttscl-dbc-20&linkId=403a474a8aa69d167396800bdf87fdd2&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl). If you have a higher budget then the latest and greatest [are the Vantrue N4 Pro](https://www.amazon.com/Vantrue-N4-Pro-Channel-STARVIS/dp/B0C3M7HPRT?crid=2NAY9TD1NBOFZ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.UXo5BXPpUkgB1NE6DkrJr0vWOkaA1kAenZGLNQU43APk4JaK2J8bNmaw-rB3dasddJ6abpX5ZMYobn1VD-7HbYsrZLHWCuxWnMOHj3TqSLOd2Y3JyeYC8MWMygexlYqAPPdT9ApFR-AHFAF9ZP81tRPc-OaPHxbeNIgzpqWYqsF_GZHlkoUOcF-HxFxaCtC3RL5Ocd9ax2x30gsqxStAODFVMW9nw2ceSNDW6ERCEFc.8vafoJLOipENtz0wDcJNrR7h_3M1LJRWEk9AVIwtV1o&dib_tag=se&keywords=Vantrue+N4+3+Channel+Dash+Cam%2C&qid=1735967284&sprefix=vantrue+n4+3+channel+dash+cam%2C+%2Caps%2C183&sr=8-2&linkCode=ll1&tag=lfttscl-dbc-20&linkId=b03309a8f6f780f9b484fd398b3e4889&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl) or [the A229 Pro.](https://www.amazon.com/VIOFO-A229-Pro-Channel-STARVIS/dp/B0CKYGLT5M?crid=7AET3K2QGLI8&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.iejqOKzdWCytu_4FnHKCEcysZB-FhlHZnQc-oOhzmyxeAH-gSFwq5E4Jq72fz7KLnD0eJUmg5UlDE91LAuQV-faEAn2GMHtnaPncQSFursDVoir8m907MApCHxtqj9Lcjr8qHQ8cywi3iEy21yEC0APVavq3gsjT_7Cgs1s8_PfL3Fa1njF56x7KG9z3F6RtQ5BX5WdZfSb1Hra9zI37mfEs8_pIyCS-bG0X5UE7zuc.6SO9Ur9xZXq-Kf_3fmY764E2eCpFSBpMzOVZDNUlKWY&dib_tag=se&keywords=VIOFO%2BA229%2BPro%2B3%2BChannel%2B4K%2BHDR%2BDash%2BCam%2C&qid=1735966970&sprefix=viofo%2Ba229%2Bpro%2B3%2Bchannel%2B4k%2Bhdr%2Bdash%2Bcam%2C%2B%2Caps%2C267&sr=8-3&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=lfttscl-dbc-20&linkId=28642fe19611d8cc36283f83bf43fb89&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl) Both are very solid. The Vantrue has better form factor but the A229 has better quality rear cam. These are probably the best around right now. Just [get a max endurance SD card](https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Endurance-microSDXC-Adapter-Security/dp/B084CJJRBW?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.V4GKoiWVG36qTGlbGs7v--PUigjixqQnZ6e26ZwcBH4gmBoMVS823K7vSrjz3SJZ4-i-HlEXo97aWUqnWoGhKpdNTGH4zHB_896rqch2nzQhKZNlzpl5vB9EaTOZ9Pcq_EweqHql8xuJTXlJ7U_XhceAXN2pR1SeOUpFjKxRdL2G47DCQgj0Y6n_321B_XVVszAvg3m_GFic2VzCP2mix84IB46w_S6GTe5bj_xLIpI.TYPUUIvQcEYj_FVlhV0iUPVG6qUOx_y2b4N-PFozKkA&dib_tag=se&keywords=max%2Bendurance%2Bmicro%2Bsd%2Bcard%2B256&qid=1735967442&sr=8-2&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=lfttscl-dbc-20&linkId=4472be19abefd9b65cbd932bbf94f0eb&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl) to match and you'll be set to go. Hope that's helpful.

I bought that exact model. A few minor issues so far: - I have my parking mode set on motion detection/g shock detection. Had to put motion detection on low yet it still catches plenty of unnecessary movements that are not close to the car. So keep in mind that you’ll have to format the sd card perhaps weekly or biweekly. Obviously depending on how much you drive. - Get 256gb minimum. On the website it says that it can handle 256gb sd card max, but if you can get 512gb I would highly recommend that. 5 minutes of 4K footage for the front camera already takes up 1.1gb of space, so keep that in mind. Don’t cheap out on the sd card. Get the high endurance one. At some point when my sd card was full it showed “slow card” on the display so I had to format te card. - The viofo app is incredibly slow. I have no idea if I got the wrong app, but for such a reputable company, their app sucks. - I got mine hardwired to the car, but after a couple hours of filming in parking mode w the movement/ g shock detection, it stops filming. There’s a voltage meter that cuts off the power when the voltage drops beneath a certain level. This could be because my battery is simply not big enough or that the parking mode I have selected simply drains too much power. Some positives: - The quality is very good. You have crisp quality on your front camera and even the 2K rear and 1080p interior cameras have good quality. The interior will switch to night mode when it detects little light while retaining decent quality. The microphone is also of good quality even though that may not be a priority when choosing a dashcam. - Installing the dashcam is fairly easy. The dashcam comes with plenty of cable length to finish the job. Keep in mind, the hardwire kit may not come with a fuse tap to connect immediately to the fuse box, so make sure you have everything you need to safe yourself a visit to the hardware store. I may have missed a few things as I haven’t owned it for too long.

The dutch Viofo website gives you the option to add a Sandisk high endurance card instead of max endurance. Probably since it’s a better upsell strategy. After some research I would indeed prefer the max endurance card. Too bad that they don’t sell them with 512gb. I had to format my sd card once again as it filled up in 3/4 days. The camera does indeed heat up. It was even hot when it was in parking mode. I may have to consider filming in 2K. App is indeed usable, but for an app like that where you just want to check some clips real quick or change a setting, it can be annoying.

Can you elaborate on what you are referring to? I have my dashcam wired to the car which allows it to record movement and damages to the car by using g-shock detection. As far as I know, it does not require any service to activate/detect and record. Only when connecting your phone to the camera, you will have to connect to the camera using the built in wifi connection. Which could be done anywhere else, since the files will not be deleted/overwritten that quick after capture.