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expirediconian | Staff posted Mar 25, 2025 7:02 AM

Viofo On-Dash Car Cameras: A229 Pro 3-Channel $280, A229 Plus 2-Channel

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    • This offer is part of Amazon's Big Spring Deal/Savings offer
    • Viofo On-Dash car cameras features built-in WiFi, app control, voice control, built-in GPS in a compact design
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Update This popular deal is still available.

VIOFO LTD via Amazon has select Viofo On-Dash Car Cameras on sale listed below. Shipping is free.

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  • About the Deal
    • This offer is part of Amazon's Big Spring Deal/Savings offer
    • Viofo On-Dash car cameras features built-in WiFi, app control, voice control, built-in GPS in a compact design
    • Product is eligible for refund/replacement within 30-days of purchase
    • Offer valid while pricing/supplies last
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion. 
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firebirdude
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Project Farm testing. Viofo did extremely well.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLjGazIxjEA
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Recently bought both the A229 (front & rear cam) and A119 mini for a family member per request and set it up for them. I have three of the A119 (regular, not mini) myself that I have used in 3 cars for years and they're great units. Helping the fam get these set up let me get hands on with these current models.


Size between the A229 and A119 mini should not be an overlooked detail. It may seem obvious because one is "mini" but it was a big difference. The 229 was a nice size - I never felt like it was too big or anything and I really liked it. When I went to install the 119 mini right after I actually had trouble with the set up and I struggled to read the screen. Yes, my aging eyes are a problem but I had no trouble with the 229 at all. I actually had to use my phone camera and enlarge the viewfinder to view the mini and navigate the menu. That being said, the mini is still solid and the smaller size may actually be exactly what people want.


Something else no one has endorsed yet is what you mentioned about buying a 2 channel unit (front and rear cam combined) vs buying 2 cameras. I am actually going with 2 cameras for my next set up. The two channel system has the benefit of a smaller camera in the rear (no screen), one memory card, joint video feed, and a single interface to set up options & date/time, etc.


But having two cameras is just an easier set up for me. Sure, I have to get an extra memory card and set the options up/make adjustments on a second screen but I set up the front unit very easily (tucked under the edge of the headliner, run along under the A-pillar cover and under the dash to the fuse box or the power port in the center console) and for the rear I kind of do the same and plug it into the power port in the back (SUV). I also feel a little better about having two recordings in the off chance one failed to capture. I was actually in an accident where I was T-boned and my car ended up it's side and I had this 2 camera set up already (put my older dash cam in the rear when I upgraded to a better one in the front). Both cams caught the accident, thankfully. Also, the guy who hit me claimed he had a green light but my recording (along with an eye witness) cleared that up. Get a dash cam, people.


So that's just my two cents. Currently driving a three row SUV and would absolutely opt for a two camera set up rather than trying to feed a cable attached to the front unit down the headliner and over 3 pillars to the back.
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Had purchased one last week with that peomo code to get $25 off plus another 5% on the Amazon deals, but this is a better deal. For the 119 it was a 17.99 difference. I wish Amazon would just refund the difference on price drops vs making a purchase/return wasteful effort to recover our losses.
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Mar 25, 2025 1:18 PM
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cvincenziMar 25, 2025 1:18 PM
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We bought three of these for all our cars around 9 months ago (A229 model). We think they are great. Have had no problem connecting to Wifi or losing connectivity with back camera. Here is a picture of an accident we just captured last week.
Mar 25, 2025 1:24 PM
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xllbenllxMar 25, 2025 1:24 PM
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Quote from sdaddict001 :
How are you all getting these installed? I'd love to have these but the installation just keeps me from buying these. They say easy install but it doesn't look like it's remotely easy. Appreciate any tips for making the install smoother.
You can YouTube on how to do it; it in general, addafuse, run the wire behind the trim. If you don't want to do it, last I checked, Best buy car audio install locations will do it for $100
Mar 25, 2025 1:37 PM
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MistaOtterMar 25, 2025 1:37 PM
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Quote from TakeMeToYourDealer :
Had purchased one last week with that peomo code to get $25 off plus another 5% on the Amazon deals, but this is a better deal. For the 119 it was a 17.99 difference. I wish Amazon would just refund the difference on price drops vs making a purchase/return wasteful effort to recover our losses.
They are banking that the hassle of return and rebuying is enough of a deterrent. They probably have the data proving that they generate more revenue this way.
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SumDuudMar 25, 2025 1:39 PM
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This is considered one of the best brands if you do any research on dashcams (review sites, reddit, etc). I've got an old VavaDash cam (I like the hockey puck look) but they no longer support it, it is like 5 years old, and I'd like to upgrade to something to film behind me. Considering the 229 or 229 Pro, I don't need in cabin recording.

If you don't have a dashcam, I strongly recommend you get one. The 119 is higher end entry level, so even if that is out of budget you might consider one of the ~$60 ones that come up now and then

Quote from spike888 :
Garbage brand. Had previous gen. The wifi is very slow and back camera will often lose connection unless you restart the camera or manually replug the camera.
Do you have any brands that you recommend? This is noted as one of the best brands across the interwebs (various review sites, r/dashcam recommendations, etc), so I feel like you don' tlike the performance of their oldest and lowest tier cam you are calling the brand trash.
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How are you all getting these installed? I'd love to have these but the installation just keeps me from buying these. They say easy install but it doesn't look like it's remotely easy. Appreciate any tips for making the install smoother.
I have two channels installed in one car and one channel (so far) installed on another. In both cases, I went on forums and subreddits for the cars to see how other people have done it. It's usually fairly straightforward, but there can be some challenges. I had a trim panel tool set already that helped, I'm pretty handy, and comfortable with hobby electronics.

On the first car, there's a conveniently located USB port that turns on and off with the car. I routed the power that way out of sight. The second camera cable I routed to the back following forum instructions, under door kick panels and then up.

On the second car, I used the HK4 hardwire kit. A little more work (the butt connectors they give you are too big!), but it seems to be working great. Again, I followed forum directions to pick fuses to tap and to route the cable

The second car is too long for the long cable included in the kit, but VIOFO was kind enough to send me an even longer one from CN when I contacted them via Amazon. I just haven't had a chance to install it yet.
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Quote from sdaddict001 :
How are you all getting these installed? I'd love to have these but the installation just keeps me from buying these. They say easy install but it doesn't look like it's remotely easy. Appreciate any tips for making the install smoother.
I recently installed the A229 Pro in an older Corolla. I decided to purchase the hardwire kit (Camera was Christmas gift - HK purchased later.) If you decide to get the Hardwire kit for parking feature, do it at the time of the camera purchase because you get a discount.

Your installation will vary depending on the age of the vehicle and type obviously. For mine, I had already had experience with the A-pillar removal that contained the airbag so I wasn't concerned about wiring to the fuse box for power. The rear camera wire was very long and reached the back window without a problem even though I ran it down the A pillar along the driver door threshold and then back up to the roof (over the rear air bag) to the camera. The hardwire kit contains multiple fuse adapters to facilitate installation but be aware if your inside fuse box has a cover like mine did, the cover won't be able to be installed due to the bulk of the adapters. If installing the piggyback fuse connectors it would be best to obtain an inexpensive voltage probe to determine the always hot and ACC fuses.

If this is too complex, companies such as Dongar have installation fobs that include adapters that connect to pre-existing wires in your overhead console. Be careful with other companies that do the same as some will plug into the safety system of your vehicle (lane assist). Dongar adapters plug into the power connector for the Homelink mirror.The one for Toyota comes with 3 different connectors for adaptability and provides three different parking modes.

The physical installation of the camera is pretty simple, but for the VIOFO camera (A229) ensure you leave room to the right of the mounting plate so the camera can be slid over for removal. Be sure to have everything aligned properly because once applied, these things stick!

I drove around for a few days waiting on warmer weather for a hardwire installation with the camera plugged into my USB port. That worked well also and the wires weren't too obtrusive. I just preferred the cleaner look of a permanent installation.

So impressed with my A229 Pro that I am going to purchase two more (maybe the A329) for my other vehicles.
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Andrey2142Mar 25, 2025 2:03 PM
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From all the models which one would you buy? I was considering Viofo A119 Mini 2 or go next model up with rear camera? Or get 2 Viofo A119 Mini 2 and use it as rear camera?

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Quote from sdaddict001 :
How are you all getting these installed? I'd love to have these but the installation just keeps me from buying these. They say easy install but it doesn't look like it's remotely easy. Appreciate any tips for making the install smoother.
Hard wiring or plug in? I use with OBD port adapter.
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ad903Mar 25, 2025 2:22 PM
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I recently got the A229 Plus 2-Channel and installed it in my 2024 Chevy Trax. I have been very pleased with the performance so far. The companion phone app is a bit clunky, but it does what you need it to.
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limsrrMar 25, 2025 2:40 PM
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Have the A119v3 and it works fine, worth snagging the Mini 2 @ $89 for the upgraded night sensor and Wifi?
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CanesFanMar 25, 2025 2:53 PM
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I've had the A229 Plus with the rear camera for almost a year now and really no issues so far. Only issue I had was a memory card issue where it did not accept a card brand I was using on a previous Viofo dashcam I owned before this one. Purchased a Sandisk that was recommended on their site (not their branded card) and I was good to go. I don't really use the Wifi feature, just used it a couple of times to test it out, so can't really say much about that. It did seem kind of slow, but better that having to remove the card.

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How are you all getting these installed? I'd love to have these but the installation just keeps me from buying these. They say easy install but it doesn't look like it's remotely easy. Appreciate any tips for making the install smoother.
Quote from qPac :
same issue here
Like others have mentioned, you can try to search YouTube for a video of someone giving a step-by-step on installing a dashcam in your exact vehicle to see if it is something you can do on your own. Sometimes you can find one of the exact camera on your exact vehicle but not really necessary, around the same year model vehicle (as long as the vehicle didn't get a major remodeling) will be fine an most dashcams are similar in installing.

It's really easy if you didn't need to hide any wires and just plug into the 12v socket in your vehicle, with no rear camera. Not so easy if you want to hide the wires and hardwire it to a fuse, but not very difficult if you're somewhat handy. Some vehicles you can just tuck the cable in the crevice and do not need to remove any trim, just be careful with side/top airbags in those areas.

Quote from Adelley :
I thought they provide a super long cable.
They do provide one for the rear camera install.
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How are you all getting these installed? I'd love to have these but the installation just keeps me from buying these. They say easy install but it doesn't look like it's remotely easy. Appreciate any tips for making the install smoother.
Best Buy does installs for $80 or $100 if you are doing the rear camera add-on. They didn't charge extra for hardwiring to the battery for parking mode. They did a nice job. You can schedule from the Best Buy website: https://www.bestbuy.com/services/...e-selector
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From all the models which one would you buy? I was considering Viofo A119 Mini 2 or go next model up with rear camera? Or get 2 Viofo A119 Mini 2 and use it as rear camera?
If you just want one get the 119 mini 2, if you also want to have rear go with the 229 plus
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