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

johnba

Jul 9, 2025 7:08 AM

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johnbaJul 9, 2025 7:08 AM

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A229 pro or splurge full price for a329s on their site?

Xplic1T

Jul 9, 2025 7:21 AM

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Xplic1TJul 9, 2025 7:21 AM

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Quote from triggerhappy007

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Here's my RMA experience:

I live in TX shipped it to FL on 4/27/24. On the same day, they shipped it from China. I received the dashcam on 5/3/24.

Btw, did your mini have the white screen of death?

Yep mine had the white screen issue. May give these another shot but honestly I'm looking at getting a camera from Costco just to make returns easier as anything with that much use will eventually break.

Last edited by Xplic1T July 9, 2025 at 12:24 AM.

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ditto33

Jul 9, 2025 7:24 AM

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ditto33Jul 9, 2025 7:24 AM

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None with starvis 3.

calpolymike

Jul 9, 2025 7:34 AM

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calpolymikeJul 9, 2025 7:34 AM

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Quote from ShelbyGT500

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No issues in 120 socal and az summers

120...sounds like you live in bullhead az.

phatman98

Jul 9, 2025 11:10 AM

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phatman98Jul 9, 2025 11:10 AM

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Which kit is the easiest setup for a Honda CRV and a first time dashcam? Been wanting to get one for a while seems like now's the time

MrStinkyCheese

Jul 9, 2025 11:35 AM

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MrStinkyCheeseJul 9, 2025 11:35 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

I've had my A119V3 installed for 5+ years now. I live in Florida, use a sunshade, and when I'm not at home the camera is running (unless I forget to turn it on). I don't use parking mode, it just runs, sometimes weeks at a time. So far no problems with it. I can't justify replacing it yet as it's still running. Viofo now has an external waterproof camera so I'll end up replacing the a119V3 just to have a camera mounted on my rear bumper. Then I'll be able to watch the idiots rear end me instead of just having the sounds and shake from the 119v3 mounted on the windshield. Having said that, some of the newer cameras run hotter, especially the 4k ones. Regardless of what camera and brand you go with, get one with a capacitor and not a battery.

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Marlin1975

Jul 9, 2025 12:05 PM

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Marlin1975Jul 9, 2025 12:05 PM

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Quote from partypooper32

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What makes these better than all other cheaper/generic ones that has been flooding this site lately?

Better picture quality and more reliable.

The cheap ones usually will not last, have little to no support, and their picture quality is not good no matter what they say.

The VIOFO Dash Cam A119 Mini 2 is the best bang for the buck. Add a high endurance memory card and you will be set.

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heatfan93

Jul 9, 2025 12:46 PM

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heatfan93Jul 9, 2025 12:46 PM

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Looking for a front/rear combo. The A229 or the Redtiger F7N at $85? The difference also includes having to buy 2 SD cards for the A229 as well. Worked out to about $75 more for me too. Thanks!

DavidD6012

Jul 9, 2025 12:52 PM

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DavidD6012Jul 9, 2025 12:52 PM

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Quote from Kickinwing

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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).

Ceramic front eh? You wouldn't happen to live in NC or SC? I'm in NC and the dumbest thing state laws do here is not allow any tint in the front unless ceramic clear.

Last edited by DavidD6012 July 9, 2025 at 10:31 AM.

Kuma1

Jul 9, 2025 12:59 PM

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Kuma1Jul 9, 2025 12:59 PM

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Waiting for a 119 V3 deal. Have two for a few years that work perfectly. Have one in rear window wrapped in aluminum foil to keep the sun off it..

indian90

Jul 9, 2025 1:05 PM

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indian90Jul 9, 2025 1:05 PM

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So just to confirm, I need to buy the a229 and then another hardwire kit if I wanted to set it up that way? It works via batteries out of the box?
How much is the hardwire kit?

jnyip

Jul 9, 2025 1:10 PM

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jnyipJul 9, 2025 1:10 PM

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Quote from indian90

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So just to confirm, I need to buy the a229 and then another hardwire kit if I wanted to set it up that way? It works via batteries out of the box?
How much is the hardwire kit?

It doesn't run on batteries. It needs to be wired. It comes with USB / cigarette lighter wires out of the box, but if you want it hardwired you will need to buy a kit.

NothingKing

Jul 9, 2025 1:17 PM

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NothingKingJul 9, 2025 1:17 PM

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Quote from nsls2061

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

You really can't "forget to turn it off". if it's being powered by the cigarette power, that turns off when the car turns off. if you hardwire it, with the hardwire kit, so that it has power when the car is off, it has a safety and will turn off when the battery reaches a certain voltage.

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NothingKing

Jul 9, 2025 1:27 PM

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NothingKingJul 9, 2025 1:27 PM

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Quote from phatman98

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Which kit is the easiest setup for a Honda CRV and a first time dashcam? Been wanting to get one for a while seems like now's the time

I'd recommend 2 channel, one for front, one for rear. If you don't want parking mode, you can just use the included cables to run off 12v outlet or USB. If you don't want to use that, and you have a powered rearview mirror, there is a company that makes a tap off your power there, https://dongar.tech/. If you want parking mode, you need to buy the hardwire kit, to run to the fuse panel.

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AlwayzJ

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Jul 9, 2025 2:12 PM

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AlwayzJ

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Jul 9, 2025 2:12 PM

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this dash cam just saved my butt two weeks ago! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_embCPUXa8

and the other driver told the officer that she did not know if her light was red or green, she was just following traffic! what traffic do you see lol?

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