Prime Members: Viofo Dash Cams: VS1 Mini $90, A119 Mini 2 $86, A229 Plus

SeriousCaption6001

Jul 8, 2025 10:54 PM

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SeriousCaption6001Jul 8, 2025 10:54 PM

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Can the rear camera on A229 plus be used as backup camera feature?

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Techngro

Jul 8, 2025 11:06 PM

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TechngroJul 8, 2025 11:06 PM

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Been thinking about getting a dashcam since I got my new car. Ended up picking up an A229 Plus 3 Channel. Took the bundle with the wiring kit and microSD card. And threw in the CPL filter.

Here's hoping it lasts for the life of the car.

NothingKing

Jul 8, 2025 11:18 PM

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Joined Jan 2010

NothingKingJul 8, 2025 11:18 PM

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Quote from SeriousCaption6001

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Can the rear camera on A229 plus be used as backup camera feature?

Not unless you rigged up a screen that connects to the camera over wifi, to display it while you are backing up.

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EatMoreRice

Jul 9, 2025 2:00 AM

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Joined Mar 2019

EatMoreRiceJul 9, 2025 2:00 AM

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FYI for those who want to do an OBD II hardwiring, I just emailed Viofo a few days ago and they responded with:
"Dear customer,
Thanks for contacting us.
Our OBDII car charger will probably be available next month, you can kindly subscribe our official website first.
If you use a third-party OBD cable, the camera may turn on normally but the parking mode may not be available."

maracuch0

Jul 9, 2025 2:26 AM

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Joined Jan 2015

maracuch0Jul 9, 2025 2:26 AM

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My VIOFO T130 2 Channel lasted me about 2 years exactly right after the warranty expired.. costed me $180. Tried submitting ticket to VIOFO to see what they could do but in the end seems like hardware failure, nothing they could do since out of warranty. Decided to give VIOFO another shot and bought the A229 Plus 1 CH for $129 last Black Friday. Seems to be working fine for now. Hope it last more than 2 years.

ShelbyGT500

Jul 9, 2025 2:28 AM

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Joined Jan 2008

ShelbyGT500Jul 9, 2025 2:28 AM

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Quote from gen2

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Can these handle Texas summer?

No issues in 120 socal and az summers

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NoSleep007

Jul 9, 2025 3:27 AM

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NoSleep007Jul 9, 2025 3:27 AM

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Their are even cheaper ones on Temu/Tik Tok shiop, but I know you get what you pay more.

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Kickinwing

Jul 9, 2025 3:37 AM

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Joined Oct 2016

KickinwingJul 9, 2025 3:37 AM

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Quote from ready4ward

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Do you use a sun shade and park outside? My Blackvue DR750X died in under 3 years in Texas, but I park in the sun and use a sun reflector shade on the windshield. Blackvue cannot handle the heat

Yes, park outside for work and have a sunshade. I also have window visors and keep my windows cracked, which helps tremendously with heat. Plus ceramic tinted front window.
The rest of the time garage kept.

I did hardwire my dashcam to an accessory fuse to go off once my vehicle does to reduce battery drain.

Found out my usb ports stay on for quite awhile after vehicle is off (around an hour).

Last edited by Kickinwing July 8, 2025 at 08:44 PM.

sub_riddle

Jul 9, 2025 3:51 AM

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Joined May 2013

sub_riddleJul 9, 2025 3:51 AM

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If I were to buy the A229 plus 2 channel version, do I need to buy the hardwire kit? I assumed it was included but can't tell for sure.

b0ooo

Jul 9, 2025 4:42 AM

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Joined Apr 2017

b0oooJul 9, 2025 4:42 AM

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Quote from UhsenL

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random chinese brand

Viofo is actually a very well-established Dashcam brand, and is one of the best in the covert dashcam category.

I've been using Viofo dashcams for almost 10 years and I've only had one break on me and their customer service sent me a refurbished unit.

I've also been using this one for the past year and I bought it at the same price same time last year.

This unit has excellent video quality and has many bells and whistles that can be useful if you need it.

Buy it if you want something to just plug and forget for a year or two.

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nsls2061

Jul 9, 2025 4:43 AM

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Joined Mar 2012

nsls2061Jul 9, 2025 4:43 AM

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Can this kill my car battery if I forget to turn it off?

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throlly

Jul 9, 2025 5:16 AM

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Joined Oct 2010

throllyJul 9, 2025 5:16 AM

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Quote from sub_riddle

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If I were to buy the A229 plus 2 channel version, do I need to buy the hardwire kit? I assumed it was included but can't tell for sure.

Yes, you would need to buy the bundle with a hardwire kit like this one for $180
https://www.amazon.com/%E3%80%90B...B0CMQK9X4F

Quote from nsls2061

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Can this kill my car battery if I forget to turn it off?

These just plug into a USB port in your car. If your car turns off the USB port when it turns off, the dashcam will turn off too. You'll need a hardwire kit to connect it to your car's interior fuse box or a battery pack if you want to keep it on when the car's off.

DavidD2967

Jul 9, 2025 5:26 AM

34 Comments

Joined Nov 2013

DavidD2967Jul 9, 2025 5:26 AM

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Can't beat 60fps

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ddBqRvCpcFv6

Jul 9, 2025 5:46 AM

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Joined Aug 2009

ddBqRvCpcFv6Jul 9, 2025 5:46 AM

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Quote from guest2011

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yes. is your old a119 starvis2 2k or 1080 and lower bitrate?

My old one ( now on my gf's car ) 1080P single channle a119

my new one A129 Pro two channel, 4k front 2k back.

had the second one for... 3 years.

JB7876

Jul 9, 2025 5:54 AM

137 Comments

Joined May 2014

JB7876Jul 9, 2025 5:54 AM

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Can anyone suggest a decent hardwire kit for it?

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