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Model: VIOFO A119 V3 Dash Cam 2K, GPS, True HDR, Buffered Parking Mode 24h, 2880x2160P 30fps Quad HD+ Car Dash Camera, Super Night Vision, 140° Wide Angle, Motion Detection, G-Sensor, Time Lapse, Loop Record
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There is a small $3 21-day RTC button lithium battery that powers the memory circuit. That may be failing but should be replaceable.
Found on a hobbyist board:
Real-Time Clock battery is surface mounted.
3V Lithium Battery Rechargeable
model: ML621-TZ1
capacity: 5.8mAh
size: 6.8mm coin with tabs
charge current: 15µA https://viofo-dash-cam-selection-...oting.html
I think it's worth spending on wifi model (?). Thoughts?
Yeah I agree. Easy to view and transfer the footage, instead of unplugging the micro SD card. But I heard horrible things about their app.
I have this model. Been working great for the past 2 years in the Texas heat until recently. It started acting up and deleting all my settings every now and then.
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The absolute best sub-$100 dash cam according to Vortex Radar. The price has never been lower according to Keepa, although it has hit this amount often.
Last edited by MrSkeptic May 15, 2023 at 06:02 PM.
I think it's worth spending on wifi model (?). Thoughts?
The more tech, the more chance for something to go wrong. And most of those use batteries that swell (although Viofo's higher-end units have Wi-fi capability). These use capacitors that enable use in temperature extremes, unlike battery units.
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Yeah I agree. Easy to view and transfer the footage, instead of unplugging the micro SD card. But I heard horrible things about their app.
I have this model. Been working great for the past 2 years in the Texas heat until recently. It started acting up and deleting all my settings every now and then.
There is a small $3 21-day RTC button lithium battery that powers the memory circuit. That may be failing but should be replaceable.
Found on a hobbyist board:
Real-Time Clock battery is surface mounted.
3V Lithium Battery Rechargeable
model: ML621-TZ1
capacity: 5.8mAh
size: 6.8mm coin with tabs
charge current: 15µA https://viofo-dash-cam-selection-...oting.html
Last edited by MrSkeptic May 15, 2023 at 06:29 PM.
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I think it's worth spending on wifi model (?). Thoughts?
If WiFi is a deciding factor, you'll be disappointed. It's too slow to be useful. Nice feature though. I have the A129 Plus Duo model. MicroSD card reader is included in the box. I'd rather remove the card and use the reader on my phone to check the footage.
It works well and is very fast to view videos on my phone.
Aukey DR02 is my first dashcam. I only use 1 in the front. Video footage sound is extremely low. Not sure if I got a lemon or all DR02 are the same. I can barely hear anything even at max volume. I have no problem with footage sound from Viofo A129 Plus duo. My Aukey DR02 cam lasted a little over 1 year before it stops recording one day. It still turns on but that's all it does. No videos, nothing.
Aukey DR02 is my first dashcam. I only use 1 in the front. Video footage sound is extremely low. Not sure if I got a lemon or all DR02 are the same. I can barely hear anything even at max volume. I have no problem with footage sound from Viofo A129 Plus duo. My Aukey DR02 cam lasted a little over 1 year before it stops recording one day. It still turns on but that's all it does. No videos, nothing.
SD corporate incessantly shilled this crap, and so did many people for $$ on Amazon. Which is why it got booted.
I've had 2 DR02d dual units. Both failed within 2 years. The first one was replaced under warranty. But the company washed its hands of owners' complaints once Amazon booted them. Audio was fine, if not a little tinny.
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VIOFO is literally Alibaba trash. These used to go for $37 shipped on several Chinese dropship electronics sites. They just up-tiered their marketing and doubled their price.
The VIOFO software is junk. Look at the broken english Alibaba style description on the Amazon listing:
Video evidence that the A119 V3 firmware is virtually identical to the 2016 design: https://youtu.be/S03qJU0FaQI?t=158
You can see the comments in the video, asking, ""Hi, I see several different A119 cams available under different names. Viofo, Spy Tec, etc.... Some are $40, some are $100. What's the difference?? Thanks.""
Generic Chinese dashcam chassic, generic Chinese dashcam firmware, and generic Chinese dashcam quality.
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Found on a hobbyist board:
Real-Time Clock battery is surface mounted.
3V Lithium Battery Rechargeable
model: ML621-TZ1
capacity: 5.8mAh
size: 6.8mm coin with tabs
charge current: 15µA
https://viofo-dash-cam-selection-...oting.html
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I have this model. Been working great for the past 2 years in the Texas heat until recently. It started acting up and deleting all my settings every now and then.
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I just picked up 2 Aukey DR02 cams for $26 each from Walmart. They've sold out.
I then got this $12 sd card to usb c adapter: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0...asin_title
It works well and is very fast to view videos on my phone.
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I have this model. Been working great for the past 2 years in the Texas heat until recently. It started acting up and deleting all my settings every now and then.
Found on a hobbyist board:
Real-Time Clock battery is surface mounted.
3V Lithium Battery Rechargeable
model: ML621-TZ1
capacity: 5.8mAh
size: 6.8mm coin with tabs
charge current: 15µA
https://viofo-dash-cam-selection-...oting.html
Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank morph2_7
I just picked up 2 Aukey DR02 cams for $26 each from Walmart. They've sold out.
I then got this $12 sd card to usb c adapter: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0...asin_title [amazon.com]
It works well and is very fast to view videos on my phone.
I've had 2 DR02d dual units. Both failed within 2 years. The first one was replaced under warranty. But the company washed its hands of owners' complaints once Amazon booted them. Audio was fine, if not a little tinny.
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The VIOFO software is junk. Look at the broken english Alibaba style description on the Amazon listing:
A119 V3 dash cam gps adopts advanced 5MP IMX335 sony starvis sensor
And this expert completely disagrees:
https://www.vortexradar
https://www.vortexradar
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And this expert completely disagrees:
https://www.vortexradar.com/2020/...on-review/ [vortexradar.com]
https://www.vortexradar
https://youtu.be/S03qJU0FaQI?t=1
You can see the comments in the video, asking,
""Hi, I see several different A119 cams available under different names. Viofo, Spy Tec, etc.... Some are $40, some are $100. What's the difference?? Thanks.""
Generic Chinese dashcam chassic, generic Chinese dashcam firmware, and generic Chinese dashcam quality.