VIOFO - A229 Plus Series

A229 Plus/Pro family of cameras are great. We have had great success with their lineup. 3ch camera systems definitely have their place. the A329 is for a niche group of clientele. There will always be individuals who seek the latest and greatest. No 3 channel support, but the ride share market often gravitate to budget options. SSD is pretty cool if you really want to save lots of video footage. For the average commuter, a 128GB-256GB is plenty of video recording. We're in the process of planning the testing road map. I am looking forward to seeing what this new device has to offer as well.

The A129 Pro is considered a legacy camera in 2024. Sure, it doesn't have the latest Starvis sensors, but if you are happy with the A129Pro then stick with what you like. Hard to say if the A329 is worth the upgrade as testing has just begun. Upgrading will ultimately be your choice if it will suit your needs. For the A229Pro, we have well over 150 units out in the field and have not had reports of any poor video quality on the front camera. When it comes to any mass produced electronics there's always a chance that something goes wrong. Wouldn't hurt to reach out to viofo tech support and have them review some footage.

Both the A229plus/ Pro and A329 use the HK4 usb C hardwire kit. A229Plus/Pro rear camera cable is USB-C to C. A329 IS COAXIAL. Upgrading from A129 pro to either of the above would require rewiring entirely. This unit uses the HK3 and Mini usb rear camera connection. The 229 family of cameras is a solid performer. The a329 dos have the upper edge. Should it fall within your budget, the a329 is worth the extra buck. Unfortunately, there is no saving pennies here. Thr a129 rear cam won't work with the a229 or a329.

The A329 is a 2channel camera only. For the A229 Pro the bit rate is not affected in front/rear configurations. With the addition of the Interior IR, the bitrate does drop for the front camera (marginally) Robert from RetroCarGuy530 has in depth bitrate testing on DCT (dashcamtalk),and has a wealth of knowledge far surpassing our more simplistic testing.

We have the A229 plus, pro, and 329 in stock.

Besides the misleading 4k that you pointed out already, as a run of the mill dash camera, it's decent value. Don't rely on parking mode though, as it takes forever to turn on when set for impact detection only. Installability: With proper surface prep (alcohol wipes) the suction cup should hold just find even in the heat. We haven't had any complaints of them falling when clients supply the camera. Hardwire kit, buy the Viofo HK4. It'll work with the redtiger AND give you better battery protection options(11.8, 12, 12.2, 12.4v). Opposed to the fixed 11.8v You can get a tried and true A129pro for little more. I'd personally recommend something more current, such as the 229 plus https://youtu.be/5EcITSNBQ6A?si=LXSIRRU23bRqHZBg

No true 4K 60FPS for 2024. For 2K 60 FPS, you have two options. Thinkware U3000 or Viofo A229 Plus. The latter does perform better in low light conditions.

Besides the misleading 4k that you pointed out already, as a run of the mill dash camera, it's decent value. Don't rely on parking mode though, as it takes forever to turn on when set for impact detection only. Installability: With proper surface prep (alcohol wipes) the suction cup should hold just find even in the heat. We haven't had any complaints of them falling when clients supply the camera. Hardwire kit, buy the Viofo HK4. It'll work with the redtiger AND give you better battery protection options(11.8, 12, 12.2, 12.4v). Opposed to the fixed 11.8v You can get a tried and true A129pro for little more. I'd personally recommend something more current, such as the 229 plus https://youtu.be/5EcITSNBQ6A?si=LXSIRRU23bRqHZBg

When upgrading from the A229Duo to A329, you can re-use the HK4 hardwire kit. While the A229 DUO also utilizes the coax rear video cable, we will verify backward compatibility this week. Dimensionally they are the same. If it is backwards compatible which we hope it is, this allows those with older setups to easily upgrade. The GPS mount will need to be replaced, but that's easy to remove with some braided fishing line and a razor blade.

Just confirmed that the A229Duo and A329 rear cables are identical. There are no issues with video feed, and it is 100% backward/forward compatible.

I have Viofo A229 which I like. It, actually just saved my ass and paid for itself several times over. A dump truck failed to merge and took out my right quarter panel.

I have a viofo a229 duo. It was easy to install. What ever camera you get, make sure to run the cables behind the airbag in the A pillar. You don’t want to impede the airbag in an accident

There are others, but my perffered brand is the wedge shaped Vofo's, such as the A119 V3, A119 Mini 2, A229 Plus, A229 Pro, etc. If used with their GPS mounts, the power cable is plugged into it, allowing easy removal without dealing with any cables whatsoever. These mounts can be purchased separately, allowing a single camera to become a multi-vehicle use camera. Add in an additional power source for the other dash cam(s), and you are set.

That's a bummer sorry to hear that. Yeah I am a techno junkie of sorts which also includes dash cams lol. I've been using dash cams in one for another since the late 2010's so we own many. At present we two 2-channel setups (front & rear) in both our car and truck. I've used many brands of dash cams with my fav being Viofos's, but 70mai fits in there too due to their value for the monies. I purchased my 70mai A810 pre-launch with it working just fine in my case but removed it as we decided to change our setups as shown below. The SD card I've mainly used with the 70mai's has been the SanDisk High Endurance ones ranging from 64GB to 128GB. Truck... \- Viofo A119 Mini 2 front \- 70mai M500 as a rear \- 70mai S500 2-ch rear view mirror dash cam Car... \- Viofo A229 Plus 3-ch \- Wolfbox G900 2-ch rear view mirror dash cam

Well that depends. In one vehicle I have the Viofo A229 Plus triple channel covering most basis in terms of viewing angles. Also running the Wolfbox G900 Pro 2 channel rear view mirror dash cam which has the back-up camera feature, but for my needs I could easily live w/o the latter.

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.

The A810 alright but, in 2 channel mode it only records at 25 fps which can make the video look choppy in certain scenarios like when the vehicle is going around a corner. And it only has 2.4GHz WiFi which makes downloading footage on the fly painfully slow. So in my opinion, yes, it is worth the extra $80 to spring for the VIOFO A229 Plus. It records at 30 fps in multichannel mode along with having 2.4GHz, and 5GHz WiFi.

Although I am all for the Sony Starvis 2 sensors (in this case the 8MP IMX678 front), not sure the the extra $173 CAD is warranted here. Yes the front cameras daytime video is slightly improved over its predecessor, higher bitrate from 25 Mbps to 60Mbps, at night front video has much less lens glare from street lights. But there's still no HDR, same rear camera/video quality, no CPL filter option, and a considerably higher price. Unless cloud storage is a "must have" I'd be looking elsewhere like the Viofo A229 Pro 2 channel... I purchased the Viofo A229 Plus 3 channel for $322.55 CAD all-in being quite happy with my purchase. For some reason unavailable for purchase on Amazon right now. But anyways, the Sony STARVIS 2 IMX675 image sensors (2K) front and rear are more than adequate for our needs... Interior camera uses the Sony STARVIS IMX307 image sensor recording at 1080p.

Although I personally have no need for such a dash cam (recently purchased the Viofo A229 Plus 3-CH), it's impressive to see Viofo keeping on the bleeding edge of dash cam technology. I've been using Viofo dash cams successfully for over 5-years starting with a couple of A119 V3's, then a couple of Mini 2's. So looking forwarded to seeing how the newly released A329 fairs out-of-the-gate.

I do like my Viofo's and 70mai's. Presently using the A119 Mini 2 and A229 Plus 3-ch, also the 70mai S500 2-ch and M500... I was using the 70mai A810 for a while but swapped it out for the A229 Plus. Bottom line though, rear view dash cams are my go-to's now as I love the form factor. Well here's hoping Wolfbox isn't too quick in abandoning the G900 Pro for those who chose to purchase. But then that seems like a trend of sorts these days from what I've been seeing. Launch a newer reiteration of something within months of the previous then pretending the older one no longer exists LOL. So when you say "rattly footage" are you referring to the horizontal shake in the recorded footage? Because if that is the case it'll be a deal-breaker for me since that was one of my main gripes with the X200.

I installed a hardwired Viofo A229 Plus in my Ranger. I'm happy with that purchase.

The screen on my A229 turns off after a few seconds. I can't remember if that's a setting you can change or not. You can change the quality of the recordings though and the different parking modes.

Viofo A229

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

I use a Viofo A229 Duo. There are better ones and they come with a cost. This one serves me well.

Wifey of the year 🏆 We got some great options like Our most popular A229 Pro also known as [the best dashcam of 2024](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-dash-cam/) Our best bang-for-buck A229 Plus which was awarded the [PCWorld’s Editor’s Choice](https://www.pcworld.com/article/2165695/viofo-a229-plus-3ch-review.html) Or the newest [World’s First 4K60fps Dashcam](https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/dash-cams/viofo-a329-dash-cam-review-a-premium-performer) if you want the best of the best. Looking for something in a budget? [Our VS1 is the tiniest smartest dashcam](https://www.pcworld.com/article/2305812/viofo-vs1-mini-2k-dash-cam-review.html) yet. Best part? We’re running a Christmas sale on all our models & accessories so no better time to get one than now! If you’d like to know more feel free to message me any time and I’d be glad to help you make your choice :) P.S. All models are available on amazon.ae except for the A329 which is available directly via us currently and will launch on Amazon by next week.

Front: 3ch Voifo A229... Just that does what you want. But... If you want USEABLE footage consider substituting their telephoto lens (used the rear port)... Then buy a separate standalone 1ch A119mini2 for the rear. If you wanna go nutso... Buy a 2ch A229+ for the rear and another telephoto for the rear two. That gives you telephoto and wide angle for front/rear... And inside camera too. (Probably cost $750ish with cards and hardwire kits).

Front: 3ch Voifo A229... Just that does what you want. But... If you want USEABLE footage consider substituting their telephoto lens (used the rear port)... Then buy a separate standalone 1ch A119mini2 for the rear. If you wanna go nutso... Buy a 2ch A229+ for the rear and another telephoto for the rear two. That gives you telephoto and wide angle for front/rear... And inside camera too. (Probably cost $750ish with cards and hardwire kits).

VIOFO a229 duo. Had it for about 6 months and no issues at all. The app can be a little finicky sometimes but no major complaints.

I’ve had my Viofo A229 Duo for nearly a year now (installed last July) with no issues. Even when I have a sunshade trapping it, there have been no problems.

Nice try u/hachielectronics we know you have alt accounts. (Love the a229 with the hardwire kit btw)

Viofo A229 Duo is a great piece of kit. Very happy with mine.

Viofo a229 duo with the black box my car battery. Hardwired but doesn’t put strain on my car battery. This is only relevant cos I park outside at work in -30C and the car battery only works for 2 hours before the low voltage cutoff. The dedicated battery keeps parking mode going the whole day.

I haven't had any issues with my Viofo A229 duo. SD card is separate, as is the hardwire kit.

Type s 401, the a229 viofi, and one other that gets recommended a lot on the dash cam sub. Sometimes just randomly my eyesight would bug out or just not work all together such as lane departure and "obstacle detection" which I just decided to go with the Garmin mini because a lot of Subaru owners (at least people who own newer models) recommend the Garmin because of the no screen which I so far have not had issues with. Oh and my car is a 2024 Subaru Crosstrek. I was worried the anti collision would randomly activate on me and slam on the brakes

We can argue all day about whether it should include one or whether the cameras we already have should keep video, but it's super easy to just install one yourself as well. Takes all of about 15 minutes and is a one time charge that more than pays for itself if you ever get in an accident. I've got the viofo a229 duo and it's great. Thankfully I haven't had a need for it, but I've caught video of some close misses. The app could use some work though lol

Yup got the a229 plus 2 channel from viofo

I hardwired the Viofo A229 Plus dual-channel (i.e., front & rear) dashcam in my '23 Crosstrek last month. Very happy with it so far. Note that you will have to purchase a microSD card separately for any dashcam, and not all microSD cards will hold up to the constant demands of recording HD video footage. Do your homework on which microSD cards are good for dashcam use to make sure whatever dashcam you purchase works reliably. Here is some sample footage from the Viofo A229 in my car: [https://youtu.be/yn2FolLn0vY?si=mkJerjgfFz67TBOh](https://youtu.be/yn2FolLn0vY?si=mkJerjgfFz67TBOh) Note that YouTube compresses the video footage and reduces quality somewhat. It looks even better as a MP4 video file on my computer.

You're welcome. The A229 Plus isn't even Viofo's top model. They have the A229 Pro and soon to be released A329 above what I have. But as you can see, even the more affordable A229 Plus is very good. Viofo tends to be a brand that gets a lot of good reviews, too. Worth a look, for sure.

I have the Viofo A229 Plus dual-channel (front & rear). It like it quite a bit, although I don't use parking mode despite it having that capability.

I just purchased the Viofo A229 Plus dual channel (front & rear). It does have a screen, but it's not used for anything other than accessing the various menus in the camera. Although it does have a GPS antenna, it's not used for navigation, but rather for including the lat/long in your dash cam footage (if you want it to). Answers to all of your questions are available on YouTube and r/dashcams. Dashcams are a whole universe with its own "enthusiast" base. It's very easy to look up videos of the best dash cams in each budget range, the best micro SD cards, installation guides, etc.

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’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’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 high endurance memory card](https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Endurance-microSDXC-Adapter-Monitoring/dp/B07NY23WBG?crid=1B0K1MHEP4YJU&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.shXdsr1hscKraEVtKfvIUa0x80uwHhdZ-WmxVHlmmFqWIVH9pDHRkZYA6202BT5XjGq6xBj4vwko25f7COMyV6_EYgj2K3g8qB2BIvEOlwdXc0LhNhxvZnKGy0V0XVyHnVGW0knLJaWeOVyhfwXHBAklTepl2gCBiOOw-_DQycBMn7Cuoay8tSHWeOgG_FRa1bkzOQS33Uk5bLt1BOJQGHBg3ZfAmTev_Amcfwv4-Tc.UiFI92kBh1yJgP4jpuIntw2SFXKSiQ4_qJYhUGIM64c&dib_tag=se&keywords=128gb+high+endurance+micro+sd+card&qid=1720937643&sprefix=128gb+high+en%2Caps%2C156&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=lfttscl-dbc-20&linkId=e8e53930b8146359c30f9ec355994eea&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl) and you’ll be good to go

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 4k 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?&linkCode=ll1&tag=lfttscl-dbc-20&linkId=45361330c47c598c5b08977b88cca526&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 high endurance memory card](https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Endurance-microSDXC-Adapter-Monitoring/dp/B07NY23WBG?crid=1B0K1MHEP4YJU&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.shXdsr1hscKraEVtKfvIUa0x80uwHhdZ-WmxVHlmmFqWIVH9pDHRkZYA6202BT5XjGq6xBj4vwko25f7COMyV6_EYgj2K3g8qB2BIvEOlwdXc0LhNhxvZnKGy0V0XVyHnVGW0knLJaWeOVyhfwXHBAklTepl2gCBiOOw-_DQycBMn7Cuoay8tSHWeOgG_FRa1bkzOQS33Uk5bLt1BOJQGHBg3ZfAmTev_Amcfwv4-Tc.UiFI92kBh1yJgP4jpuIntw2SFXKSiQ4_qJYhUGIM64c&dib_tag=se&keywords=128gb+high+endurance+micro+sd+card&qid=1720937643&sprefix=128gb+high+en%2Caps%2C156&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=lfttscl-dbc-20&linkId=e8e53930b8146359c30f9ec355994eea&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl) and you’ll be good to go

Please don’t waste your money. Go with a brand that has history. 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’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’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 got a [VIOFO A229 Plus](https://a.co/d/faRD03e) You can purchase a hardwire kit separately so the parking features can be used, but I opted to just route the usb cables along the headliner. It has a rear cam as well which is nice. The interface is very easy to use and once you have your settings you want configured you forget it’s even there other than the startup jingle. I have mine tucked behind my rear view mirror and don’t realize it’s even there.

Viofo A229 Plus (on sale rn): https://a.co/d/7YEVdYi I spent a good chuck of a day researching all different brands of dash cams and ended up going with this one. One of the best picture quality in dash cams on the market in both day and night. Small enough to where you can tuck it behind the rear view mirror on the passenger side and you’ll forget you even have one (except for the little jingle on startup). I liked how it also came with a camera for the back window. It uses 4 different satellite systems to determine your location and tracks your speed as well. Highly recommend.

I had a Asus Reco Classic for almost 7 years. It was my first dashcam. This year I got a Viofo A229 plus 2 channels. Seems like an excellent camera so far.

[Viofo A229 2CH](https://www.viofo.com/products/viofo-a229-plus-2ch-front-and-rear-2k2k-hdr-5ghz-wi-fi-gps-voice-control-dual-dash-camera-with-sony-starvis-2-sensor) I waited for a sale and ended up snagging it for around $200. Not particularly cheap, but they have a119 dual channel setups that are a fair bit cheaper as well and still have quite a crisp picture. You might even have better luck for pricing looking on Amazon, I just ordered straight from viofo.

I have a 2022 CRV and asked this same question a few months ago. I was recommended this item: [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CKX14L34?ref\_=ppx\_hzsearch\_conn\_dt\_b\_fed\_asin\_title\_2](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CKX14L34?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_2) which I ordered, along with the wiring harness: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CHDXPGP1?ref\_=ppx\_hzsearch\_conn\_dt\_b\_fed\_asin\_title\_2. So far so good! Edit: make sure you get it professionally installed so you don't see the wires.

Bought one of these, works awesome and they sell a wiring kit that was easy enough for me to figure out and tuck the wiring behind the trim panels.

I don’t have experience with that , but I’m very happy with my VIOFO A229 Plus 2 Channel. It was an easy install and provides a very good quality recording, hot or cold.

I just bought the a229 front and rear

VIOFO A229 Plus Dash Cam Front... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CKX14L34?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share VIOFO HK4 Hardwire Kit with 8pcs... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CHDXPGP1?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share I bought these items and so far so good. It was my first time and it was simple but I was being very careful with the tucking. I initially was worried about battery drain but it has never been an issue so far. I do have parking mode. You do have a few settings options. Did you see the YouTube video I was using for reference. I don't mind sharing pictures if you would like. I found a grounding area underneath the steering wheel and using a nut to secure it.

I just finished hardwire installation on the dashcam. I made somethings harder for myself. I should have positioned and stuck the cameras first . I bought the hardwire kit. My fuse box is located under the steering wheel and I managed to tuck the wires in from behind the rear view mirror without going near the airbags. I purchased a Samsung pro endurance SD card. I will be checking video quality tomorrow

I installed a Viofo A229 plus 2CH into my car the other week. Cost about $325 on AliExpress for the front+rear and hardwire kit. Installed it myself. You may get around 4-8 hours in parking mode depending on the state of the car battery and the voltage you set the cutoff to. I needed a longer parking mode duration so I've added a dashcam battery as well. That would blow out your budget completely though.

I bought this one. Works great and was easy to install, though I have an ND2 (2021 RF GT) vs your ND3. I doubt there were any changes though that would affect installation. [Dash Cam](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CKX14L34?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share) I'm 80% sure I also bought a dongle to plug it into the rearview mirror for power but can't find the purchase right now.

I have the same camera. It's super easy to route the rear cam wire over the headliner using fishing sticks. take out the dome light and work your way through the hole, there's even room to coil up the excess. Lemme know if you want pics.

+1 great cam. Super quick and easy install. Best in class sensor.

I used the Viofo A229 plus dual channel. P

I got the Viofo A229 and had TXR Custom Car Audio install it https://amzn.to/4idsuCr I chose to get this since there is a post every single day in here about a hit and run

Got a Viofo A229 on prime day, love it so far. Got a Dongar adapter to get power from the mirror. If you have a rear camera too, I recommend something like this. [Rear plate DIY](https://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/311142-rear-dashcam-mounting-plate.html) I just used some aluminum stock I had. Cool that there is a threaded m6 hole behind the headliner clip. Edit: Maybe people’s experiences differ, but I did read between all the rewriting, high temperatures and vibrations, a higher end xD card is good, so we did that

I have the Viofo A229 front and rear dash cam on my 2014 Odyssey, and the video quality seems really good. The main benefit is that if you’re in a crash, you have evidence—but that could backfire if the accident is your fault. I’m a noob when it comes to installing this stuff, and I’d say it was of medium difficulty. The hardest parts were removing the panels to ensure the wires don’t interfere with the airbags, finding the correct fuse that allows the camera to turn on in accessory mode, and routing the camera wire from the rear hatch into the main cabin. There are plenty of videos online about this. I also found CR-V and Pilot installation videos helpful since their setups are pretty similar.

I've been happy with the Viofo products that we are using. We've had an the A129 Duo in my teenage daughter's '19 for several years now, and currently have two A229 Plus units: one in my wife's '22 WRX and one in my '24 Ascent. The '19 uses the v3 Eyesight (w/SRH), while the '22 WRX uses the v4 (no center mono cam) and the '24 Ascent uses the v4 w/center camera. All three are placed just below the passenger side Eyesight camera, and in so far as we have experienced, none have caused any issues with Eyesight, although, of-course, being by-Hoyle in the "forbidden zone," there's simply no way for us (or anyone, for that matter), to say that it absolutely does not cause any interference, as we simply don't know what Eyesight "sees." I've really enjoyed **Vortex Radar**'s stuff on YouTube, and he put out a comprehensive review in 2024 - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrvTxCEBbek](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrvTxCEBbek) \- It's a bit dated now, and I don't know when he'll do another update. His more recent video examining dash cam failure scenarios is very interesting, too - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0Tvw6H8BlI](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0Tvw6H8BlI) . Based on his videos, I'm going to use some tape to reinforce the QD mount for my A229s, so that it is less likely to be jostled off the mount (and lose power) during impacts. Towards that, the Vantrue N4 certainly served this fellow Ascent owner very, very well - [https://www.ascentforums.com/threads/who-has-two-thumbs-rolled-their-subaru-and-walked-away-without-a-scratch.22072/?post\_id=246650](https://www.ascentforums.com/threads/who-has-two-thumbs-rolled-their-subaru-and-walked-away-without-a-scratch.22072/?post_id=246650) The Viofos were easy to install - this AscentForums thread has some references which may also be helpful for you, at the rear gate: [https://www.ascentforums.com/threads/dashcam-install-with-adapter.20236/?post\_id=249882#post-249882](https://www.ascentforums.com/threads/dashcam-install-with-adapter.20236/?post_id=249882#post-249882) \- and you can see in this specific post that my then 16-year-old daughter was able to do it herself. They also provide plenty of cable length for the rear run even for the Ascent.

I recommend viofo 229 plus. 2k with hdr. Hard wire it in for parking mode. https://preview.redd.it/sgdri8f7nttd1.jpeg?width=2560&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=baa07ba2c856b3f2ba7bcefcffb9e7d8352e1e46

I'm also using an A229+ in both my 1500 and outback. There are usually a few discount codes you can use on their website. Install was easy with the fuse taps and hardwire kit. Both have been running for a year+ now no issues.

I've had a few cams over the years, viofo a229 has been the best so far. Very easy install too.

Viofo A229 Plus. Don’t bother with older generations of dashcams that have outdated Sony Starvis 1.0 light sensors. They aren’t nearly as good as the 2.0 chips that came out recently. Also don’t bother with anything less than 2K video quality, 4K is preferred. Get the largest SD card your hardware can support (for loop recording). And keep in mind security camera quality in general is waaay behind its consumer photography and videography counterparts. If you want to be able to capture license plates in other situations besides a dead stop in broad daylight, these 2 things will matter. And dashcams are cheap nowadays anyway so no need to skimp on quality. Edit: see also these links (which talk about Starvis 1.0 and 2.0) https://youtu.be/4AnyhHl3_tE https://www.blackboxmycar.com/pages/ultimate-guide-and-history-of-sony-starvis-2 Edit2: get the hardwire kit from Viofo too, it has everything you need all in 1 package. I wired mine into the fuse box in the engine compartment via an unused rubber grommet in the passenger floorboard.

I went with the VIOFO a229 plus for mine, which comes with parking mode, and dual channel. Videos are stored locally on the camera, but you can use an app to access them. It also seems to have a good operating temperature range. I hardwired mine myself, only took an hour or two, and the camera came with a trim removal tool which made it easy. If you want to try doing it yourself, this is the [video](https://youtube.com/watch?v=UdbjC-Hu47A&si=UgBlNWtJXpBLKfJx) I used.

Really the only trick part was routing the rear cable through the rubber tube that goes from the body to the hatch itself. Easy solution that worked much better than how the guy in the video did it was to fashion a mini fish out of a coat hanger, and pull the cable through. Spraying it with some WD-40 before pulling it really helped out.

Same fuses the guy in the video I linked uses, the mirror ACC, and MIRROR +B

VIOFO A229 Plus is the best middle of road option. For $170 you get a 1440p front and rear cam, with an option for a 3rd channel should you want an interior cam. It has STARVIS 2 sensors which is really the only option worth considering for night time video clarity. It writes to a MICRO SD card and the app is fairly straight forward. The hardwire kit is like $15-20 and comes with every type of fuse tap you would need. More expensive cams don't give you that much better quality/readability for the price hike that comes with.

100% the VIOFO A229 Plus. That company makes its own SD cards now. Reformat the card in the camera every few months, to keep any bugs in the system.

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.

**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 literally just bought this model now! I'll let you know how it goes after I install it😊

What's the budget? What features do you need(parking mode, cloud connection, etc)? Stick with name brands though. Viofo for good budget option. Blackvue or Thinkware for premium options

Around $100, get Viofo. Unless you get a good sale, you're looking at front only and not a front/rear. Look for one with the Starvis 2 sensor, it's a big improvement over the original one

VIOFO with the STARVIS 2 SENSOR. I have the A229 Plus. Got a good deal on the blackboxmycar site with the hw kit and lens. Though Amazon also has sales check both.

229 front and matching rear is what I run and been very happy with it. Super easy to quickly detach and remove from windshield mounting base too. Another slick setup is to get the separate mini front mount and use it as a rear cam. Typically much easier to find 12v power in the rear that connecting rear cam to the front camera. Oh and I'm in Phoenix area too.

Viofo A229 plus with the hachielectronics hardwire kit. https://hachielectronics.com/products/2022-gr86-brz-pnp-dashcam-hardwire-harness

Its pretty easy, if you want a good quality rear camera, the Viofo is your only option as they offer 2k vs FHD of their competitors. If you are satisfied with 2k at the front, the Viofo A229Plus, if you want 4k front view A229Pro. Now if you dont care about having the best rear view quality, VanTrue has great offerings. It all comes down to how many channels/cameras you want, which you left out in your post.

On a 2021 Highlander XLE we use a Viofo a229 and use the Dongar wiring harness mentioned by another commenter. It works very well. A model Y was on my radar when they came out but ended up with the Highlander. For me it was the build quality issues from Tesla at the time. Besides more room, any other reasons you have for Highlander than model Y? Sometimes I think I still might want to get an EV at some point in time.

It's not just you. I got the FITCAMX as my first Dashcam, but didn't like the capture. I returned it and got the Viofo A229 and the capture is much better.

I just purchased the A229 plus. Would I find firmware updates on the app?

I got the Viofo A229 (front and back) and wired it myself to the fuse box with their hard wire kit. First time I've removed/routed wires through trim and it wasn't that bad. Routing the two wires properly through the A pillar (behind the airbag) did take me an hour or so and a little improvising but the rest was smooth. I ended up bending a wire hanger into a C shape, tying the cable to that, and pulling the wire hanger up and behind the airbag. Would've saved me thirty minutes or so if I had planned on how I would snake the wire through the A pillar before hand. Only visible cables are where the power cables come out of the headliner trim/rear hatch trim into the dashcams. If you only care about a front cam, I know I looked at some that are wired into the rearview mirror power cabling that looked almost 100% stock. Would've gone for that if I didn't want a rear cam. u/thisisinput has an awesome video there showing almost exactly what I did. I probably watched that when I installed mine. I decided to put the camera on the right side of my mirror (which does leave more cabling exposed) because I prefer the dashcam out of sight while driving. But that's just personal preference.

I am pretty happy with my front Viofo A229; it is unobtrusive but accessible if needed, and taps into the lane assist camera power so no dangling wires (other posts / comments in the sub explain this already). I am waiting for a warmer day, to install the rear cam, since that is more involved.

Got the same one! Where did you position yours? I followed the instruction + position it where it wouldn't "block" eyesight. But it's in a position where the windshield wiper doesn't wipe 🫠 so I want to move it again Also, does hardwiring won't void any warranty?

I got the VIOFO A229 Plus. It goes on deal pretty often and comes with front + rear. If you’re interested you have to buy the hard wire kit separately. I usually check Slickdeals to see when it comes on deal

Viofo all the way. I have the A229 Plus, front and rear cam in my rav. All three of my cars have viofo. Never been let down, but have been by other brands. Get a polarizing lens for it too to reduce sun glare from the dash.

Just to chime in here as someone with experience with VIOFO, I have the A229 Plus and was so daunted by the wires, I originally was thinking about taking it somewhere to have a professional install it. But then it came down to crunch time (aka the day of a long roadtrip), so I bit the bullet and installed it myself. Honestly, the wires were scarier in my mind than they actually were. Tucking them away was not bad at all. It took ~1hr for the whole install and it looks very clean afterward.

Viofo A229 represent! I did like a week of research until I settled on this exact model. It's the perfect balance of quality and cost for me. Sometimes Chinese product are great!

23 forester but I use the viofo a229. Mounted it off to the right of the eyesight

I’ve had my VIOFO A229 plus for almost 2 years, I refuse to drive without it. I bought a spare cord and mount to put it in a rental vehicle.

I have used the viofo a229 and now I’m using the pelsee p12 pro. Although I would say I slightly prefer the viofo over the pelsee.

Whatever you pick, I’d recommend against a camera that dangles off a mount unless it’s very small. I tried a Thinkware Q200 but I had to take it off immediately bc the Tacoma windshield is so small, it distracted my view no matter where I tried mounting it. I got a Viofo A229 instead and like another commenter, I mounted it in the black dot area of the windshield next to the mirror and I hardly notice it.

Just bought and installed a viofo a229 plus setup for one of my cards. I’m happy with it.

I went with the VIOFO A229 plus for the balance of front and rear cam and the price point for the features. If your budget allows stretch to the A229 pro version. I landed on this one after some research and input from car enthusiast friends independently of each other.

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 have a Viofo A229 front/rear dashcam. Works well

My VIOFO A229 camera constantly powers down & reboots when temps are above 70 & the sun is out. Camera is unreliable & dealing with customer service has been a nightmare. Would recommend to stay away from their cameras

Second on the viofo a229. It was easy to route the rear camera wiring under the fittings so it looks really clean

Also a fan of Viofo. Been working great since I installed it just over a year ago. I got it because of the Starvis 2 sensor which gives improved clarity in the dark. If anyone is driving at night I highly recommend any dashcam with a Starvis 2 sensor.

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

I got the a229 and love it

I just got the a229 but now need to install it. Any tips n tricks for that ?

I really like the Arc, the Viofo A229 was too bulky and I received multiple DOA hardwire kits before getting the Thinkware.

I have a VIOFO A229 Plus and got it for $160 during prime day. It's been great. You want to get a model that has capacitors instead of battery so they can survive hot weather. If you plan to do ride sharing, I suggest getting a 3 channel model to record video of the interior. I also recommend you make sure you get the correct rated microSD card. Most camera problems stem because users cheap out on the card. For the wiring, I suggest looking up a YouTube video. If you have a Gen 3 Fit, I was able to route mine seamlessly following these YouTube videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AzfsChp5k0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4bWlcIqOfc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ir0rWiSig2k

I went with the A229 Viofio.

Just when I think I have a good answer, someone comes up with a better answer. The hardwire kit looks great, definitely going to get that for my viofo. For others that are shopping, the starvis 2 sensor this has is great. I have both the older and newer viofo units, and the starvis 2 definitely makes a difference compared to the previous gen.

I installed Viofo A229 on my GS

VIOFO A229. I ran the rear wire above the top liner and through the tubing for the break lights so I can open my hatch with the rear cam mounted on the highest point of the rear glass

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.

VIOFO A229 Plus. Works great

Viofo A229 is the way to go.

I’ve used a Viofo A229 in another vehicle for a year or so and it works great. Hardwired into the fusebox, runs about 10 minutes after turning the car off, it’s been great. I’m really interested in anybody who’s used one on a Maverick, mostly for how they ran wires in the cab.

Viofo A229 Plus. Excellent day and night video. Get the polarizing lens for the front camera, works great.

I have the A229 Plus and love both day and night pictures. Also, being able to connect my phone via WiFi is a great advantage. I also have the A119 v3 and although it has a great picture, you can’t connect your phone to it. I’m sure the A229 Pro is a great option as well.

I use VIOFO A229 Plus dash cam and it's excellent.

Not a terrible idea. I used to use 2 Viofo a119 mini 2, but I have an A229 Plus now. I moved the 2 minis to my van. 

I went with the A139 because it doesn’t have a screen. AFAIK, there’s no way to completely disable the screen on the A229.

I have a Viofo A229+ that uses Sony Starvis sensors. The image quality is very good. Their app is just OK, but the camera is good.

Hey! So I have a dual cam setup. I use the Viofo A229 and I had it professionally installed for $300. The guy messed up the wiring because he rushed through it, even though he "ensure he was a professional". I recommend the quality of the dashcam, despite their "chinese" off brand name, they make great stuff (not sponsored lol). Viofo has different cams as well, the one I posted has 1440p front and rear and is very clear. Anyway, take it to a reputable shop and TEST IT before leaving. Like test the parking mode works (when the car is off does the dash cam still turn on?) especially if you have an external battery configured. Also, go 256GB storage card or more. Good luck!

Nice! I put mine to the right and behind my rearview mirror so I can't see it while I'm driving. Super useful and out of the way!

+1 to the A229, although I used the hardwiring kit. It was very easy to install. From what I understand, hardwire kits are required in order to take advantage of the "parking mode" feature most dashcams have

I have the VIOFO a229 for my Lexus gs350 it is easy to install and has pretty good quality for the price, also has audio

Also rocking the a229 but not hardwired. A coworker of mine has a wolf box setup in his Ineos I'm slightly envious of, but they use the same image sensors.

I have a viofo a229 plus that has been solid for me so far. I would recommend looking for dashcams with a Sony STARVIS 2 sensor to get the best image quality, especially at night

I will always recommend Viofo. I have their A229 Plus and it’s worked perfectly in the year I’ve been using it (in the Texas heat, too). If you don’t get a Viofo cam, at least get something with a Sony STARVIS 2 sensor

As a fellow Houstonian, I know what you mean. I have a Viofo A229 Plus in my car for the last year now and it’s been awesome. 2k quality at 60fps. Had no issues with overheating or anything during the summer

I cant say its BIFL or the best but since I see other people talking about this brand I figured I'd share my experience. I got the VIOFO A229 Plus for my wife its a front and back camera. I recently was driving her truck on the highway in Florida with my daughter and a semi pushed us out of our lane. Luckily we wernt against a guard rail and had free space to move into. No contact and unfortunately no resolution but I was able to get license plate at night, trailer number, company name, etc. Here's a link . I am not a professional. I used free software to make this video, freeze frame at a clear moment to read numbers etc. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=\_1yPr83XzYE](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1yPr83XzYE)

Viofo a229 plus or pro I went a229 plus (1440p) Dont see the need for 4k in a dashcam, 1440p just as good and only requires about half of storage sapce that 4k requires Camera was $160, installation (hardwired, front and rear) was another $150 I dont see anything special with the one provided by lexus, its most likely a generic made in china camera anyways

Viofo a229 plus $169.99 over the holidays Plus whatever cost of polirizing filter, sd card and hardwire kit. I think i spent like $220 for everything or less $150 to install both front and back with hardwire kit. Very clean install The shop got it done in less than an hour………..

Go to the dashcam sub. Better resource than here. Tl;Dr Is that you can use your dashcam video to avoid those "he said she said" bullshit things when an accident happens. Get a 2 channel, minimum (front and rear). There are even 4 channel units out there but they're hella complicated to install. 3 channel isn't super important unless you're doing like, Uber or something. Get a Viofo A229 (plus or pro) dual channel. I forget which one is better.

Haha, same model here. And the same model I recommended on my response. Damn good camera for the price. Could also rig up an old GoPro or two with a little work if you've got them lying around. Oh and as far as "backfire". I mean, data gets corrupted by police departments all the time. Who's to say your dashcam was even working?

‘20 forester, same camera. Mine is “temporarily” mounted slightly below the eyesight cams, I was planning to move it to the right of the cameras, but that temp spot has been used since November (only bought the car in October)

I just got my own dash cam (Viofo A229 Plus) and used YQMAJIM DashCam Power Adapter,(10P TypeB) to get power from the autodimming rearview mirror. I tried the univeral adapter at first, but the little thin adapters didn't like to sit in the TypeB connectors and I did NOT want to start cutting wires to splice. The full plug adapter I bought after was pretty easy, just plug in and stuff it all in the plastic covering, I place the Cam on the passanger side so it doesn't bother my sight lines when driving. There is actually a small holes on the top trim where you can route the usb cable up and then down to the camera, i found that the plastic center piece sits to close to the windshield glass and was pinching the usb cable if i tried to go under it, but overall its still very clean. Edit: Note that the plug adapter is set to only turn on the camera when the cars power is started. It is NOT powered when the car is off, if you want that you can try the univeral adapter, but again, your probably going to be splicing wires.

Viofos are great

I got a VIOFO A229 Plus (and polarizing lens, and hardwire kit), around BF, with a Sandisk Max Endurance card, and it's doing the job. It, and those like it, take care of front and rear. If the ferrite bead on the power cord would cause problems, apparently you can contact them and get a hardwire kit without one.

I got one. It’s pretty good, except for the app. I only ever view videos by taking the sd out and using my computer. Video quality is great and the rear is very helpful, but annoying to wire for sure

Yes and yes, I used the hardwire kit. Hardest part was wiring the rear cable through the liftgate

I have the A229 and I hate the interface and the software. I prefer garmin.

Viofo A229 is my new car and it works great. Also consider paying a local car stereo shop for an install. Well worth the money IMHO.

I have the Viofo A229. Works very well and its discreet too. I do wish I had something that records inside as well though.

I love my VIOFO A229. The picture quality day or night is fantastic.

I just put the Viofo A229 plus in my 16 1500. Highly rated over in r/dashcams and supported front and rear camera which I wanted. It was easy to install and I had some spare USB connections from my Phoenix automotive screen I used for running power to it. It comes with a cigarette plug if you want to use that or you can buy a special harness to run power 24/7 that will shut off if your battery drops below a certain voltage so it doesn't kill your battery. This is so you can use the parking mode where it will record when your vehicle is parked also.

It's only been a few weeks now, but it does exactly what it's supposed to and was pretty simple with install and setup. Has a small screen for getting through the settings, but I find it easier to download the app and connect with your phone to go through all the settings. Happy hunting!

Viofo a229 is the best hands down for the price. You can get better if you spend a lot more money but it's not worth it unless you want integration into a head unit. /r/dashcams

How does this compare to other dashcams? Does it make better use of the extra space or is this just a cheap dashcam in a housing? I've got a Viofo A229 and it's been great quality and audio as well.

thx for starting this thread. I just installed my Viofo 229 plus and looking for guidance to change it to the wiring next to rearview mirror.

I have the Viofo A229 Plus. It's a 2 channel camera, front and rear, and have routed the power and rear data behind the passenger A-pillar trim. At the door sill, I routed power towards the passenger foot well where there's an auxiliary power port designed to be used for the ND's emergency air compressor. The data port I routed to the back for the rear camera and hid it into the plastic panels. I have an RF, so I mounted the rear camera on the clear windblocker. Later on, I plan to reroute power towards the driver's side A-pillar instead to connect it to the fuse box. This way I can have the camera use parking mode and be constantly recording.

Viofo A229 Plus, I have one on my MX-5 RF and it's been good. You will need a hardwire kit for constant power for Parking Mode though.

How did you route the rear camera wiring? I have the A229+ and a '21 Sport and I don't like how I have it right now.

Have a Viofo A229 Plus 2K for my 2023 and can’t recommend it enough. Love it !!

Have the A229 2K and love it for my 2023 Tacoma.

I got the same. Just make sure it’s not right under the Subaru assist under the mirror. Dealership told me it may interfere with the Subaru assist cameras

I put a viofo a229 in my wife's 24 Crosstrek and it has worked great. Great video. If you're not savvy enough to install it hardwired you can pay best buy 100 bucks to do it for you.

They’re great but not too long ago I encounter an issue with the screen blurred with the date text and they gave me a firmware update that seems to fix it.

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)

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)

Viofo a229 plus working well for me! Great video quality day/night, simple install, easy operation. Front/rear cam and hardwire kit was only $200 and SanDisk max endurance micro SD was about $40 both from Amazon

I’m using the VIOFO A229 plus (front and rear). No complaints at all. I have it running off the car battery 24/7 without issues and I don’t even drive everyday.

I know the viofos are on sale. I got 2 of the a229 plus and I grabbed the rearview mirror power adapter. I installed both my wife and my vehicles and it took all of 10 minutes for the front camera. I still need to install the rears, but I gotta wait till I have the time to route through the headliners.

Installed VIOFO a229 plus. Hardwired and works great. Only thing I can’t figure out is how to stream the park mode from outside the car.

I was tempted to try the Fitcam. But I ended up going with VIOFO a229 plus with a rear cam also. Just installed it Saturday. So far so good.

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.

+1 for the a229 plus. I own the 2ch version. 2k front and 2k rear starvis 2 sensors makes for great quality. 4k is overkill for a dashcam imo

Viofo a119 v3 or Viofo a229 You'll have to buy the hardwire kit separately though . They're really good cams

I have a Viofo A229 Plus. Love it. It’s pretty much set and forget once you get it set up. I installed myself and just power it through the cigarette lighter. I don’t care about parking mode. Get a big SD card. Pretty much no downside apart from the initial price and the install taking some time. To me it’s a no-brainer if you can afford one. The peace of mind alone makes it worth it, IMO. My wife disagrees, and doesn’t see the value of it and was in fact quite angry when I bought it. To be clear, the cam I have is in my car, which is not our Odyssey. So I can’t help you with installing in the Odyssey. Maybe one of these days my wife will let me get one for her Ody.

Get Viofo brand. Mines a229 plus, its amazing you can buy more better ones like a329 but quite expensive

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 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.

I have a Viofo A229 Plus. It's a dual channel which means one front-facing camera up front and a rear-facing camera in the back. It regularly goes on sale on Amazon for $180 and the bundle with the CPL filter (reduces glare and is highly recommended) for $190. Funny enough when they're full price they're $230 and $210 respectively, which makes the bundle *cheaper* (don't believe Amazon's "list price" for items as using Camelcamelcamel you can see things are rarely those prices). I have it hardwired (wired to the interior fuse box rather than 12v adapter) and the cables routed around the headliner, install was pretty easy and cables almost completely hidden (only parts showing are to the immediate right of the rear view mirror housing where two wires go into the dash cam unit). I had never done something like that before and I'd say from start to finish took 60-90 minutes with most of the time spent ensuring I plugged the fuses into the correct places and then dealing with the A-pillar (wanted wires to run behind the airbag and the A-pillar cover has some annoying clips). One thing I'll say if you're going Viofo... [use a recommended SD card](https://support.viofo.com/support/solutions/articles/19000133471-what-memory-card-is-recommended-for-a-viofo-dashcam-). I first went with a Samsung as I use them for my security cams and haven't had issues in the years I've been using them. I had multiple issues with recordings on the Viofo though and switching to the recommended SanDisk completely fixed the problem(s).   Typically the recommendations for a dash cam are Fitcam or Viofo. With the Fitcam I believe it can be easier to have a nice install as it integrates into the rearview mirror housing. But with the Viofo it's supposed to handle heat better (which is important as someone living in Texas) and I've seen issues [with the Fitcam not saving footage](https://www.reddit.com/r/rav4club/comments/1c7vxny/beware_fitcamx_for_rav4_2022_model_b_didnt_record/). More people [talking about problems here](https://www.reddit.com/r/rav4club/comments/1cba9u3/fitcamx_dash_cam/). I've seen some blame the firmware and others the internal battery it uses.

I have the viofo a229 and it does everything it's supposed to do. I set it up myself and it was pretty easy.

3D Kagu, i’ll look into it. Thanks :) and yeah viofo is good

I did the same for my 2021 CX5, except I bought the 229 Plus. It works great!

Awesome work, @OP. I just bought Viofo A229's lots of research; this chart would have reduced my "what does Reddit say?" time from ~30 minutes to ~30 seconds. Could honestly see it being a popular Reddit bot, or a standalone website for wider reach and additional data sources. A few API keys (and tons of effort and compute) and you'd be in business. The challenges people mentioned e g. bots and bias are real, but can be mitigated. Great modernized sentiment analysis use case.

Have you performed the full review on the 329 yet? My A229 is a steaming pile of crap. It does NOT handle the Florida heat at all. Constant shutdowns while driving and parked have rendered it absolutely useless. Viofo's solution? Kick it down to 1080 / 2k and hope works. It did not. The camera is seriously flawed.

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

For dashcam, i would recommend either Viofo or Ventrue. Make sure you get the ones with Sony Starvis2 sensor so you can capture the license plate numbers. Hot wire kit is a must of you want constant power and a clean installation

For dashcam, i would recommend either Viofo or Ventrue. Make sure you get the ones with Sony Starvis2 sensor so you can capture the license plate numbers. Hot wire kit is a must of you want constant power and a clean installation

For the dashcam I would do the VIOFO A229. I have the blackview 4k and I dont care for it. The app is not very good and you have to use the app to point the camera as there is no screen on the camera itself (ie. always tied to the app unless you want to take out the memory card each time to verify where the camera is pointing.

I have the viofo a229 plus , a 1440p front and 1440p back camera, works great , and good quality for like 230

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

Viofo A229 for two years and I am happy.

I have this one, feel the exact same. I am also located in Texas, where it gets very hot in the car in summer, and it hasn't been an issue.

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 second this as well. They also have sales often.

VIOFO A229 Plus for me. I'm pretty happy with it. If you don't use parking mode, you won't have to worry about battery drainage.

I installed VIOFO A229 plus front+rear today. It has a Starvis 2 sensor with 2k HDR for front. Hope it’s good 😛.

+1 here, just got mine last week and been perfect!

I got my a229 plus and will be wiring it up this weekend sometime. I have put them in a wrangler and jetta and chevy pickups even a 2025 ford pickup lol... just take your time and think about it logistically where you want it going and how you are going to get it there.

Seems a little pricey indeed. I was considering waiting for this, but I wanted a better chance of it surviving the florida heat here, so I just picked up a Viofo a229 plus instead. Not at all OEM looking, but with with the predrilled holes in the headliner, and adapter to piggyback off the mirror power, Its still pretty clean. My friend has the fitcamx for his 2024 and he says it works mostly fine, not as reliable as the other cams he's had in the past, but would probably buy something else next time. If they fix it's issues, then the integrated look would be a no brainer for me.

I use a viofo A229 front and rear camera, thought about getting the interior camera but I didn't. Pretty easy to setup yourself and video quality is pretty good.

Have a Viofo A229 Plus. 2k front and rear. If you want 4k you can get the A229 Pro model. If you’re installing it yourself, just make sure you put the wires behind the airbags. Or pay $100 to have Best Buy install it for you.

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 second this one. Have the Viofo a229 plus in my wife's car and it works great and provides excellent video. I picked up the A329 and will be installing that in my truck soon. Another thread pointed out that they have an external camera that you could mount to the back of your truck, the website says it works for the A229, but it appears the A329 has the same ports, so I would think it works for the A329 as well. I may pick it up and see one of these days, but I like the idea of the rear camera being able to look after my truck bed with the internal mounted rear camera.

Second this, the a229 is a great cam. And it routinely goes on sale. 

I bought a Hyundai Creta SX(O) 2024 Automatic Petrol, which comes with a 360-degree camera but doesn't provide any recording. So, I have narrowed my research to these two Dual DashCams in India, 70mai a510 and Viofi a229 Plus. **Viofi a229 Plus** * Dual Sony Starvis 2 sensor on front and back, and it also comes with a Capacitor (so no heating issues as compared to battery one) * Warranty support till 18 months * By far the best dual DashCam around 30K (with Hardwire and 256 GB Memory Card) * Online Reviews are quite exceptional on Amazon, Flipkart and Youtube **70mai a510** * Sony Starvis 2 sensor only on the front * One con is that it comes with a battery, not a capacitor, so it can get heated normally more than capacitor cameras. I spoke about this to the Nexdigitron service centre, they assured me that we can provide a replacement Warranty for 12 months in case of any ongoing issues with the functionality of this camera * By far the best dual DashCam around 15K (with Hardwire and Memory Card Samsung Ultimate Pro 256 GB) * Online Reviews are good on Amazon, Flipkart and Youtube. I went with 70mai a510 because I don't feel the need to spend an extra 15k just for surveillance cameras with Viofi a229 Plus, spending 15k is good enough. But if you think you live in some area where the crime rates are quite high and you need to track back side number plates with utmost clarity at low visibility, then you can consider Viofi a229 Plus. Also, I don't do such long trips that often, I wanted a camera which I can rely upon. Lastly, technologies are evolving quite rapidly. Today, a Viofi a229 plus seems best at 30k. After some time there will be something else, and it will keep going. So, based on your budget and requirements you can go for either of those cameras. Just think wisely before buying such high-end products. **PS**: I was also considering Wolfbox i07 3 Channel and Redtiger F17 4k 3 Channel cameras but avoided those primarily because these cameras would face difficulties in reading number plates at night time as they come with Basic Starvis Sensor (also seen reviews quoting this in online platforms). While on the same budget 70mai a510 was providing Sony Starvis Sensor 2 in Front, which will be very handy at night time as our headlight will always outshine front vehicle number plate.

Viofo A229. I got a fast 64g mini sd card for it. Front only. I wired a 12vdc-5v usb little box, into existing wires when I pulled the glasses & two lights compartment out. Lots of harnesses there. So the usb box is hidden in roof. Viofo usb cable connects to it. I bought from Amazon the converter box and a bunch of various male Toyota harnesses that end in wires. Took pics of the females that give power. One I got was for powered rear view mirror. Use a tester to find more than one live wire when car is on, and can power the converter and camera. One was just a signal +12v not enough power, another was fine. Camera has a capacitor to power save memory to the card when you turn off the car. This was like a 2 hour job taking my time. 3/10 difficulty.

Viofo A229 is a great cam so is the Thinkware U3000

i have this one as well in my forester, works great

I have the Viofo 229 Plus, I like it. I got my friend a Rove R-2 4K Dual, she likes it.

I've had the Viofo 229 a year and it's been great.

I have the VIOFO A229 Plus. It records 4k video and has a rear cam. If you hardwire it (easy to just plug two fuses into empty fuse slots in your fuse box) it will record without the needing the car on.

I hear ya. If I leave the cam connecter overnight, I will get the battery management message the next morning. Never had an issue starting it, but the BMW seems very sensitive to parasitic drain. I need to play with the cam settings, but from what I have read, people still get the battery management message with the voltage cutoff set very conservatively.

I've had good luck with the viofo dash cams over the years. Some of the more expensive viofos have the Starvis 2 sensor, which does get a slightly better image (which might help if you are reading a license plate). Buy a really good high-endurance SD card, no matter what you buy And if you are ever in a collision, read the plate out loud so the mic can pick it up. Just in case the camera doesn't quite pick it up.

My buddy helped me installed the viofo a229 plus today. Used the hard wire kit (which you have to fuse yourself). The kit is supposed to allow constant 12 volt power for parking mode. We used the pre wired harness above the rear view mirror, and the camera works well when the car is running, but does nothing when it's supposed to go into parking mode. Not happy about that...

Put one in today. If you see my other post, the parking mode isn't working, even though we followed the directions to the letter.

Thanks, just ordered mine!

Tbh your supercapacitor sealed the deal. You should advertise that more for this region as overheating is a huge problem here. Some customers might not understand how important that is

Hello, do you have a suggested retailer? I would like to buy 2 more 229 dashcam with rear cameras. I liked the one I have so much I want to get two more for two other cars. Unfortunately it seems to be sold out on Amazon. Let me know please

VIOFO A229 is my vote I have the pro with 3 channel

The camera records to a micro sd card that is installed in the main camera module. Footage from all cameras is stored on the card. To access the footage your camera creates a wifi hotspot that your phone connects to in order to facilitate the data transfer. This model uses 5 ghz network which is considerably faster than previous 2.4 ghz models I have used. Normally I used pop the card in my computer and copy all the files for easier processing but if you need a quick copy to share in the moment then wifi transfer allows for this. The wifi connection also allows you to remote view the cameras. I don’t want to type a bunch of unnecessary info so just ask me questions if you’re curious. I’ve had 2 different cams in 2 different cars so I’m pretty well versed in the space

I just hardwired the Viofo a229plus using the OEM plug above the overhead console. I was debating the Viofo or Pormido P50 digital rearview/dash cam. I got Viofo on Black Friday so rolling with that for now.

It is the same plug used for OEM dash cam. You kinda have to crimp some wires on your selected dash cam hardware kit, then insert into a female connector which then plugs into the OEM blue plug. See link above on how to do it I don’t have a digital mirror. I just have the a229 plus duo mounted. The pormido P50 is a combo digital rearview mirror that covers the OEM mirror . You still have access to homelink buttons . The Pormido also comes with 3channel ,(separate front, interior and rear camera).

I have 2024 hybrid as well. I hardwired the car, via the rearview mirror. In terms of options, I used the VIOFO A229 Plus. Do your research on the SD cards, cuz you need a high endurance one. The way it’s hardwired through the rearview mirror shouldn’t eat into the battery. If you want parking mode (essentially recording when the car is off) you may either want to buy a separate battery pack to install, so it doesn’t mess with your car battery. The link below shows you how to install via the front dashcam with the car’s rearview camera https://youtu.be/z3TMdNkN-hk?si=haDqqnBsNJtdIc6U The link below, shows you how to wire the rear dashcam. Just make sure the sticky tape isn’t on the defrosting lines. I made that mistake on my car. https://youtu.be/U-ojSxFm_9A?si=uQkq5RlaLEJANtKY Good luck!

Viofo A229 is what I use. Very well documented to be one of the best options out there for the price. You will want a dashcam that has a capacitor rather than an internal battery. The capacitor is what can stand the Arizona summers.

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.

Viofo RTC300 + Viofo A229 Plus. At the moment nothing beats RTC300

For sure A329 is better than A229 Plus. If you have the money go for it.

This is my setup. I use and hardwired VIOFO A229 Plus that covers both the front and back of my GLC along with a Thinkware iVolt Mini external battery pack giving me up to 12~ hours of running time while my vehicle is not running. It only takes 30-45 mins of driving to charge the iVolt battery to full plus I’m not directly draining my vehicles battery. The dash cam isn’t as discreet as most but I’ll be grateful that it’s there in the event something does happen.

I just got a 2025 Sienna Platinum, and while it already has a front dashcam installed, it doesn’t compare to the Viofo A229 Plus in terms of video quality, reliability, or ease of connecting to an app. Plus, the Viofo includes a rear camera. So, I ended up installing the Viofo anyway and kept the integrated dashcam running as a backup. LOL. HTH.

I got the same one for mine and took it to geek squad and had them install it. No visible wires and no headache for me.

I paid $90. I didn't get the camera from them though so that may be an option. Got it on sale on Amazon and knew I wouldn't have time to install it for a week or so and was paranoid about driving a new car around without one so it was worth it for me to be able to get it done while I got other stuff done. They did a great job. No visible wires or anything and park mode was set up correctly.

I also got a viofo 229 plus. it wasn't too hard to tuck the wires and the fuse taps were really easy to keep a clean install without anywire splicing. fishing the wire through the gasket tube on the hatch was a pain, but not too awful.

I too was curious about the Mercedes built in dashcam and after reading the comments, I decided to do some of my own research. TLDR it’s absolutely not worth it imo. It only records the front and does not have parking recording capabilities. An equivalent 3rd party camera would be around $50 on Amazon. If you really want a dashcam for a similar price, I’d get a Viofo A229 Plus. I have the previous version of the Viofo and I really like it. The new one is a big upgrade over mine.

Viofo a229 or anything with a super capacitor that is in your price range - those have worked fine in the Texas heat for years. 

I’m putting a vioro a229 in mine. There’s a super helpful video walkthrough on YouTube of a guy hardwiring one and installing it into his crosstrek. I’m pretty much copying his exact steps, makes it easier for me lol.

Real question is how can we tap into the 360 cameras and record that? That would be so much better than an external. But I also have the Viofo a229. Works great.

Yes I do recommend having a 3 channel dash cam. I got the Viofo A229 Plus for $250. I'd rather cover my ass than be sorry.

I've been using it with rideshare for a few months now. The quality of the video is top notch with the Starvis 2 sensor even at night. Fast Wi-Fi, good app, decent microphone, voice commands and that great "low profile" wedge shape for which Viofo is known. I'm using a Samsung card just fine. It sees a bunch of use with my work, and I check the card and format on a schedule. If I have any complaints, it is probably about the interior camera. It just feels cheap compared to everything else. The quality, even for 1080p, looks subpar to other interior camera combos I've had, and the exposure is just "weird" in that it doesn't exactly flatter anyone sitting in the car. It also has an IR cut filter (or something similar) so every time a set of bright lights hits it at night, you hear the audible *click* of the IR turning on/off which is annoying. I thought dash cameras were moving away from this. Lastly, while the IR coverage is fine, the scope is narrowed so that anything out of the cone/"periscope" of light coverage isn't lit nearly as well. My previous camera (Coxpal), while it had its own issues, did all these things better with its interior camera. Otherwise, it is a really solid camera. Have it hardwired for parking mode, and it's given me no operational issues whatsoever.

I have viofo 3 channel with dongar pro

Viofo A229 3 channel is my favorite. I have been using it for 6 months, and it’s work flawlessly

3 channel viofo Also protects against wrongful accusations from future girls in car

I’d stick to a VanTrue or Viofo, personally.

Yea, my dad has a VanTrue N2 Pro - it’s for rideshare drivers and cabbies. But, it uses a battery - NorCal isn’t Texas or Arizona but if I had to do it again, it’s a Viofo 3-channel system.

I have a 3 channel viofo, love it. Easy install, works great.

I have a Viofo a229 2ch front and rear with a memory card and Dongar adapter that I only used for 3 months in my tacoma. Getting rid of it. Message me if you wanna work something out.

I got the Viofo A229 dual front and rear. Wired to a blackbox my car Powercell8, which is wired to the 20A accessory fuse. The Powercell 8 runs the camera when it's parked, and the car charges the powercell when I'm driving. As long as I drive the car every day for at least 30 minutes, the powercell always keeps a charge. Dropping the headliner and running all the wires wasn't that bad. There are videos online that run you through the installation.

Yep me too. I have the 229 front and rear and have the parking connected with a fuse jumper into one of the fuses. Its my 3rd Viofo and they have all been great!!

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

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

Just ordered mine last night from there. Went with the a229 dual channel front and rear

Exactly what I bought. I hate messing with wires and fuses.

I have the Viofo A229 Dual dashcam installed with a hardwiring kit in my car and in retrospect I feel I should have gone for something cheaper. So to you I would recommend something like the 70mai A510 dual dashcam. I feel it's better to have a dual dashcam in a country like ours. It helped me just recently in my insurance claims process when a 3 wheeler driving on the opposite side of the road rammed my fender and took off my front bumper as I was making a U-turn. This model sells for 14k on Amazon, has a Sony Starvis 2 sensor and basically all the features my Viofo dashcam has plus a lot more. I would recommend going through some reviews to know if you can turn off the "ADAS" features of this camera as I can see those being quite annoying. And yes I would recommend hardwiring for a nice factory finish. That way the front socket can be free to plug in a high watt mobile charger to get fast charging on your phone. Hardwiring will enable you to use parking recording. To be honest there are no cons to hardwiring except the knowledge and some skill needed to do this installation. I feel there are enough tutorial videos on YouTube to help you do the installation yourself but if you're not comfortable doing it, you could pay a professional installer for it. You can buy the hardwiring kit and a CPL filter (if there is one) for the 70mai A510 and still be nowhere close to the budget you'd need for the Viofo A229 whose sensor is now last gen.

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

I have the same one, I think I used the door locks (always on) and the usb fuse

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.

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

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

My exact setup as well.

I just installed my A229 2-channel cameras yesterday, I highly recommend using the ASC connector that you can buy off of Hachi Electronics. Makes it so much easier to hardwire than messing around with the fusebox.

Yup, it's been great so far. I need to find a slightly more elegant way to route the cable for the rear camera, given that it's way too long for the tiny 86 interior. I currently have most of it coiled and shoved inside the right rear C-pillar trim panel (which is a great place for it, I just need to clean it up so the panel can actually close).

Hey, just a heads up, this post is from four months back. I ended up going with the Viofo 229.

1 min loop? That sucks. I dodge that brand.

It's great "set it and forget it" dashcam, hardwired it myself. It runs smooth, I set an automatic SD card formatting reminder every three months to keep everything working properly. Just make sure to use the recommended SD card it's in their website.

Set it to at least 5 mins loop.

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 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.

I went for A229 Plus Duo (2k front and back). These Viofo cameras with the second generation Sony STARVIS sensors seem to work well. It's a huge upgrade from the Blackvue GW650 I've been using since 2016. I just hope the VIOFO is as well made, once you have a good one it's not worth upgrading all the time!

Depends on what you want, if you just want a basic front cam, 2 camera front and rear, 3 camera Front, rear and interior. Also parking modes etc. Viofo A229 pro or plus if you want good parking mode. Vantrue E1 for basic front cam w/parking mode (I have this one in my 06 Prius) Safedrivesolutions on YouTube has some good reviews on dash cams. Check em out. Black use and Thinkware are top notch but $$$$. He reviews those as well.

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.

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!

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.

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 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

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.

Had an VIOFO a129 pro dual in my other car and moved it to my CX-50 after. I think the new a229 plus dual is a pretty good deal for the price.