You are correct about the need to have a dashcam. I was in a minor fender bender last week. The police officer asked the other driver what happened, and they were liberal with the truth. I just showed the dashcam, and the other driver was cited. The best dashcam is the one in your car!
Yup best insurance around. Had a similar issue a couple years ago where their insurrance didn’t want to pay until they reviewed with the other driver. I said no problem, I can send the video. End of discussion, they paid.
@@hammer-rexactly. Has the same issue 5 years ago when I had a cheap dash cam, but it did justice for me and Allstate who was trying hard to make me liable. When all was said and done I got 💯 percent of damages paid and supposedly that Allstate adjuster was disciplined after I reported her.
You need to teach courses on how to make 'Review Videos'. Clear concise and complete information, you talk at a good speed, the demonstrations are pertinent, and your Link/Indexing is perfect. Great video, just what I needed. Thank You.
I’m writing this at the 16:52 mark so my query may be answered later in the video. My question is, so far I haven’t heard anything mentioned about any of the dash cams operating temperature range. I currently have the Vantrue N4 3 channel dash cam here in Southern California and quite often when I get to my car on a really hot day, and we have quite a few of those, my dash cam won’t work until the AC has had time to cool it down. The LCD screen will just be completely black, sometimes for 20 minutes or so. So, it would be great to know the temperature range of these dash cams.
The Viofo have this problem too, though it has a capacitor it runs extremely hot and stops recording when it gets too hot. The sticky tape that came with the dashcam melted during a hot day when not parked under shade.
6:01 This is this first time your videos have crossed my feed. While watching I started recognizing the general environment and then several of the local highways. I live above the Costco at the South end of the highway at that time marker. Howdy neighbor! I already own a couple A119 v3s, so I'll keep your channel in mind the next time I'm upgrading. ✌️
I'm going to be honest, I'm really waiting for that review on the thinkware u3000. Already have the u1000 in one of my cars and I love it, and I almost got the new a139 pro for another car until you released that teaser clip for the u3000. Now I got to wait for your review. Don't worry, notifications are turned on LOL.
Got mine installed a few days ago, i've been having trouble getting rear radar working properly though(inconsistent and slow). Hopefully its fixable through firmware update. One can only hope.
Warning for Viofo users: I have the 129 Pro Duo (4k front and 1080p rear) system. There's no possible way to run the rear dash cam cable that will not interfere with the tire pressure monitoring system on a GMC or Chevy truck 2019 and newer. I have no idea why it interferes, but if you unplug the rear dash cam at the front dash cam suddenly your TPMS system works perfectly. Maybe they need better shielding on the camera cable. As for the video, and as always, thanks for the time and detail you put into everything you post!
Interesting! I don't think I've heard anyone report that issue before. Thanks for sharing. I run a Viofo in my car and my wife's car and it's been fine, but as always with this stuff YMMV.
Although I haven't tried the camera you have on your vehicle, that is a very common thing that occurs in newer vehicles. I work for Mazda Corp & we have had multiple vehicles that have that issue where the dashcams interferes with other radio signals, creating weird effects such as tpms & or keyless malfunction on the dashboard. Technical service bulletin is SA-075/22
The multiple reviews you did with the A139 Pro pretty much sealed it for me when getting my first dash cam. Ended up getting the 2CH from their main website. Really appreciate it too with the discount code 🤙🏽.
I kept waiting for your windshield to crack when you were hitting it :) I drive those same roads in mill creek, 405 and highway 9 going into Snohomish and know all the trucks and traffic that kick up rocks to chip my windshield. Besides that I think you sold me on the Viofo 139.. been looking at it but have been on the fence. You're review was solid and gave other options if I was looking for my dashcam to do extra things. The Viofo is in the upper end but not the top and with the new Sony starvis 2 sensor for me it's the best option.
After 3 months of research, Viofo seems to be the best quality dashcam in the market right now. So I got myself a A119 mini 2 (the latest viofo camera with Gen 2 sensor) for experiment. 1) The 2k video is so very clear. 2) 3 minutes record is 550MB, takes 3 minutes to download @2.4GHz. Luckily it has the new 5GHz Wifi which reduce the download time to under a minute. I guess it is going to be the camera of the year again, just like the a119 v1.
I have the A129 and the 4K quality is fantastic. I’ve got videos on my channel from the different things I do with it and it works well. Great camera for an affordable price.
Did you get the 64GB microSD? If so, do you think thats good enough or would you recommend me getting the 128GB card? I plan on getting the A129 Plus Duo if that helps. Thanks :)
@@josegdelgado112 1) A129 Plus Duo / Quad is the old model with a 2k front cam and a 1080 rear cam, different from the a129 Pro which has a 4k front cam. Please note the different. 2) A 2k cam+1080 rear cam should use ROUGHLY 1GB per 5 minutes of recording with audio. A 64GB card can give you roughly 300 minutes, or 5 hours, recording time. Note if you tune down the recording format, the file can be smaller and the recording time longer. 3) If you spend 2 hours in traffic everyday, the video will last 2 and a half days before it overwrites itself. 4) Remember to get the High Endurance card instead of the normal card. 5) I have an 128GB card because it was the most cost efficient card at that moment. A129 Plus Duo support up to 256GB.
Totally need it to even if it’s just the front. My Blackvue saved me against a pedestrian that suddenly ran across the street even though I rolled over his foot
I have the Viofo 129 with a Samsung 256GB Pro Endurance card. One in each of 2 cars. It seems that the camera likes to skip recording things here and there and I was thinking it was a bad camera, but now it looks like it may be the brand of card.
This is the greatest in-depth detail of dash cams I have ever seen on RUclips and I've had a dash cams over the past 12 years. The best video I've ever seen thank you for this
The BOX unit is almost exactly what I have been waiting for. If only it could do 4k front. I like the idea of securing the main brain separately from the camera heads. This also let's me keep the brain out of direct sun, which here in Las Vegas is a highly desirable feature.
Define damaging. You mean when removing the dashcam? If so, double stick tape is out. You’ll want to mount to a headliner, rear plate, or something along those lines.
I really appreciate your time and effort for the videos! You give great reviews and I have been very happy with everything i have researched and ultimately bought!!
I currently run the Nexar Beam. When I’m driving I connect to Apple CarPlay wirelessly, but with Nexar I have to be connected WiFi and Bluetooth but won’t be able to have CarPlay. With the nexar app it doesn’t show any video from the drive only the map from point A to B. Only way to pull video is to connect to a laptop/PC and it’s only 1 minute clips. Is there a Dashcam that records w/o disrupting Apple CarPlay and has an app that is able to store videos?
@vortex radar - I can't find any review done by your channel on Nextbase dashcam and even more surprised that you don't mention it to be one of the best dashcams (622gw) available
The Thinkware Ivolt battery pictures show no support for an external extra battery pack, however the manuals for it shows an external battery port and the wiring diagrams also show connection to external battery. very strange.
Thank you for your great video reviews. I have watched many of them and even your 4 channel system you made yourself. I have an upgraded BMW X5 SUV and a BMW 3 sedan that already has heads up display and side mirror cameras and rear/front cameras, but they are only used for parking assist and lane change assist or finding your car in a garage. They did not have dashcam or parking video capabilities. Like most people with higher end cars, everyone complains about people keying their side car doors and side panels or dinging them with shopping carts. The 2 channel systems you review just are not sufficient for recording this. I need a system like the thinkware or blackvue or Viofo that have buffered parking and motion detection features but would also have the exterior side cameras to add. I contacted Blackvue and Thinkware and neither has this. I would think most people who have nicer cars would want a full 4 channel dashcam similar to the Tesla Sentry system. Any recommendations?
It appears that Amazon doesn’t have the A1119 mini 2 yet/out of stock? Also, i have a 2017 Tahoe with CarPlay. There are 2 USB plug in at front of console and another 2 inside the console. You can plug iPhone into either to connect. Question is: if there is a DashCam plugged into one of the USB outlets will it interfere with CarPlay connection? Does anyone know? Thanks.
Man, 2023 and I still feel like there are no perfect dashcams. The remote box is definitely the way these manufacturers need to go, but support 4k for all cameras (at least 5x 2k cams). Put a real SOC in that box and have all the nice features. Use AV1 encoding for efficiency, active cooling, HDR, 5G.... check all the boxes. each dash cam seems like there is a tradeoff from another. where is the flagship?
I think it is worth mentioning that for EV owners, hooking it up to the car battery is OK because the main/high voltage battery's battery management system (BMS) will monitor and top up the 12V battery where required. I did some maths and in my EV if I park the car with 100% battery it can be recording for 12 months (assuming multiple parking mode detections per day) before my 60.4kWh battery drains.
So there are reasons that people with EVs like Teslas still find it helpful to get a dedicated battery regardless. We’ve discussed some of the reasoning before here: ruclips.net/video/vKqPGaRpfkQ/видео.html
Be carefull, because not every EV is capable of constantly recharging the battery. There are cars that only check every so often when a car is powered off because the manufacturer has a good idea of the power drain they cause and how often a healthy battery should therefore be checked.
it voids warranty if you attach it to the car very easy i wouldnt do it. i asked for my ioniq 5 and they said no i cannot do it so i purchuased external blackvue battery power bank
@@triplextriplexxx8225 Sorry but this is absolutely bollocks. For any Australian's reading this, refer your dealership to the ACCC if they try this trick on you. Hooking things up to the fuse does not automatically void your warranty.
I have bought 2 BlackVue dash cameras in a row but now that I’m looking for an upgrade, I’m not sure I’ll go with the 970X based off your reviews. I’m extremely disappointed they didn’t opt for the new Sony Starvis 2 sensor.
My wife's new car does not have a cigarette lighter connection, there is however a c type connection next to the rear view mirror that could be used for dashcams. I guess my question is, which cameras do you know are powered by c type wires? Thanks, I'm in Canada btw.
Major questions, built in battery vs hardware vs cigarette lighter, wifi 4g, 5g, 2.5 vs 5ghz vs Bluetooth to cell. My 3rd Cam is going back to amaz. Im assuming $250 is lowest price you can go on 3 channel, inside is really the only camera i want, for safety side job
To get good quality front and rear recordings it sounds like you have to get two of the camera's. What about required cloud connections? Can you use the dashcam without every connecting to the cloud?
Hello there got garmin 67w but found not able to see lic plates. Wondering if you can suggest or help with any better options or if someone had garmin before and had same experience as mine ...! Thank you kindly
Id like to experiemnt with the Blackvue Bluetooth button and see how i can make my horn button trigger the button. When something happens, my usual first instinct is to honk the horn. Might be something i want to create is having the horn also trigger the button!
I have had very bad experiences with viofo, in a couple of my cars they have caused a lot of electrical interference with the cars electronics. Causing my tpms sensors to go wild, my blind spot monitoring system to flash uncontrollably, and very very loud electrical noise. The high pitch noise electronics make. No matter what I tried to make it work it still continued to mess with my car. I don’t think I could ever use viofo again.
Are there any solutions for rear facing dashcam modules for pickup trucks? I can't put one on my back window because I have a soft topper, then if the bed has a lot of items, there won't be a view to record. Possibly a rear license plate bracket mount?
My biggest complaint about the U1000 is the mounting solution. Their unique plate while clever is a PIA. I don't want a sticker attached to my windshield for a multitude of reasons so I had to fabricate a suction cup mount, still not a fan. I haven't seen anyone like blendmount take a chance or create an alternative to combine like some of the other cams/radar configurations.
While the following product is not for the majority of your audience, I’d like you to review and compare it for features, quality, cell transmission, etc The product designed is for “larger than cars” Stonkam 360 Birds Eye Personally the externally mounted cameras, is the attraction for me Another feature I look for is a map GPS coords data logger. So you can say I was here, when this happened, and my speed was logged. About 15 years ago I was very impressed with D-TEG and how it also incorporated brakes, turn signals, lights, or auxiliaries you decide to wire in to be logged (in addition of course to the GPS logging)
Personally, I’m not interested in the camera system that requires a huge external screen that I have to install in my car. If you’d like to test and review it, I’d be happy to check out your video.
Any recommendations for ones that will function in very hot climates? Outside temperature 100+f, internal car temperature when parked 140+f. This has been killing my Rexing dash cams
The Thinkware U3000 was designed to survive high heat environments! Also, yesterday i saw a video yesterday where they tested it in a modified oven and it did quite well! It is STARVIS 2 equipped but, it’s pricey and lacks HDR.
hi, I'm looking for a camera that films from and to the back and mosque, also to the left and right, as well as data from odb2, e.g. accelerator and turn signals, brakes and engine % and errors with error codes and cpl og cloud
Can you recommend a dashcam that is powered by USB Mini? I currently have a dashcam that is about 7 years old, 1080P. I want to upgrade to a 4K but I do not want to remove and re-install the hardwired cable currently run for it. It is a USB Mini. I am having a hard time finding one. Please and thank you.
great review. i found that Q800pro is suitable for me but i need to know somethings! i bought viofo then i return it. their app is pure perfection but their cams can't handle hot weather so is thinkware cams can handle that? i bought blackvue & then i return it. their cams can handle hot hot weather but their app is a headache & with less features of the viofo app. blackvue app issues are: 1- wifi always on (should be turned on\off by long press or separate button). 2- there is no button to save previous video as a protected event while driving. 3- GPS altitude & longitude not showing in the recorded video. 4- i can't delete protected events because it start reserving storage over time, i have to format the whole storage card! so does thinkware app have those issues?
Somehow the viofo 139 pro i have doesn’t record while im driving. The down side of this camera is it doesn’t override. I have to keep formatting my memory card. The sd card gets full with 4 to 5 days. Any tips and tricks of setting i can set is much appreciate.
What about dashcams that have a water resistant rear license plate cameras for individuals with dark rear tinted window? What recommended options do we have then?
Thank you for the video. Very informative. I am really sad that Blackvue is back sliding when they have been pioneers in dashcam industry. Is the issue coming from top company management or RND division. I wish they can pull up the socks. Some of us have been loyal 😊😊
Thank you for the great video. I want to buy them all, but I would like to start a RUclips channel with me and my car driving the 50 states. Do you have the best for road trips? Thanks!
Hi Vortex. We are doing for dash cam installation service. We have some problem with Viofo A139p 3ch . Its over heating issue and hardwire fuse burn out issue. Do you have any same issue reported ?.. When touching dash cam main body .. its not warm its hot!!... And replace two times replace the fuse because the dash cam not turns on..
What kind of dash cam would you recommend me for my car, I have low life neighbor constantly scratching my car. I would like to have parking recoding, because this idiot scratch my car during the night
How is Viofo when it comes to adding multiple cameras in the app? Looking to equip a fleet of fire apparatus (6 fire trucks, two pickup trucks, and a boat) but I want to make sure I won't run into any issues running 9 cameras at a time. Also it would be nice to see a cloud option that backs up the footage for remote viewing once the vehicle is back in the station and on Wi-Fi.
It doesn’t remember apps so you don’t really add multiple, per se. You just connect to the dashcam’s WiFi hotspot, then hit the connect button in the app and it does. It just interacts with whichever dashcam you’re connected to at the moment. Either way it should be fine. For the cloud stuff, you’d want to consider a Blackvue, but the Viofo’s are great for video quality.
@@VortexRadar I did look into Blackvue and probably still have some research ahead of me, but it sounds like that would require their LTE module and will not connect to a Wi-Fi network? So many of these manufacturers are using "Wi-Fi" to advertise their cameras, but connecting to Wi-Fi and broadcasting an SSID for management are two different things.
You can use Blackvue’s WiFi for a nearby phone to connect to the dashcam directly or to have the dashcam connect to the cloud. I use the LTE while driving and then it connects to my home WiFi when I park so I can grab videos remotely without using any data.
@@VortexRadar Good to know. Thanks for the info, and keep up the good work on your channel! Following your advice, I picked up an Escort MaxCam 360c for my personal car. Aside from the Drive Smarter app, no issues at all and it's paid for itself in the year or so I've had it.
How is the App with this dashcam?? THAT is my biggest complaint with dashcams. It's that the app has shotty connection with the camera and it's difficult to retrieve any of my videos through the app.
Hello, could I use an ANKER POWER BANK 20000mah (with USB port) as a backup power cell for the Viofo A139 Pro front camera, for parking mode ? Thank you
Purchased the a139 pro and i was able to connect and view videos on my phone when i installed it. Since doing the firmware upgrade, i can connect to my phone but when i go to review videos it lags out and wont let me view them. You should do a proper firmware upgrade video.
Is there no such thing as a battery powered or solar powered dashcam like houses have for security cameras? I really don’t want to try to run a wire all through my car to get it plugged in
There are, but to save power they make a ton of tradeoffs and so their performance and features are pretty terrible. That's why everyone has discontinued making those. You can either plug it into your cig lighter, plug it into a powered RVM, or run a hardwire cable behind your body panels and down to your fuse box for power.
Thinkware jacked up the price of the U3000 (with battery) awfully quick. You posted your video a month ago and the price went from $799 on sale to $999 on sale.
I bought a Rexing v1p the app down loaded perfectly but takes Forever to play video clips on my phone. So badly I’m thinking about returning it. Any suggestions??
What software do you use to zoom in and clear up the license plates on your video? A still or a moving car? I just got a dash cam and the Vantrue app doesn’t have those features. Do you use iMovie or Final Cut Pro to do that, or what other software?
very informative! I am looking to add a dash cam and this video gave me some great guidance! I have a follow up question, however. to get a more in depth idea of where to go. My car is garaged kept and I work from home and i've never owned a dash cam before. But I don't think battery packs are needed for me. But I do want the top of the line in security and cloud based, couple that with the highest resolution quality. Based on those 3 parameters, would you suggest me going with BlackVue box with the smaller cameras?
Yeah if cloud is a priority, the Blackvues are the clear winner right now. They're releasing a 4K version of the box version at the beginning of next year. It's not out yet, but you can learn more about what to expect here: ruclips.net/video/Xx4RksCSl9k/видео.html
I wish the U3000 was able to give Cloud features with Radar Parking or Energy Saving Parking Modes. As far as i understand, with those 2 Parking Modes, there will be no impact notifications or access to Live View. Only in Motion Detect or Timelapse Parking Modes. Is this true ?
The reason those parking modes can achieve long duration parking recording is that they turn off certain features like WiFi, cloud features, and continuous video recording to save power. If you want live view during parking recording, don’t use any energy saving based parking recording modes.
I've been watching your reviews for the past 10 years. I still hope that you are completely impartial when reviewing... and that your not getting paid to give good reviews on a particular device. I own a BMW 850i xDrive 2022... and the space is limited under the mirror. I want the best overall... and I'm still confused between the Viofo, the Thinkware and the Blackvue. The price of it doesn't matter... but a high price sometimes doesn't mean it's better. Thank you Vortex. Mario from Montreal (Quebec).
Correct. I don’t do paid reviews and that’s a personal line I will never cross. I hear you with the confusion. Nothing ticks every box so it’s up to you to decide what’s most important to you and choose accordingly.
I've only used front dash cams, so this maybe a dumb question, but will ask anyway. Does the rear cam need wired connection or does it work thru wi-fi, therefore not needing to be wired?
Generally wired. Even if you want a wireless one (which is slower and less reliable), the camera still needs power somehow so you need a cable either way.
How well does a dash cam i.e viofo a139pro and memory card handle the heat of a 100 F day after being parked for 8 hrs with or with out cracked open windows in parking mode or no parking mode and normal used during driving? Maybe bring this up in a video after you move to Utah Nevada or Arizona.
You said in another video that you use (2) 2 channel cameras to capture 360 deg around your vehicle. What video do you show this or explain what cameras and how you have it set up?
Almost purchased the viofo until i read the comments on the app in the playstore. Really is a minefield trying to buy dashcams. Have had a blackvue 750x for a couple of years but was looking for something with more features. Perhaps best to keep it simple and stick with blackvue in newer model ? Any opinion. Thanks for the review
Just ordered the pro with no additional cameras for now. Great discount, Tks Vortex. I assume I can add the second camera down the road if needed. Had no luck with the Garmin mini so hope this one is better.
Ah nice, congrats. Yeah Viofo sells the interior and rear cams with cables as standalone options in case you wanna add them on later. Funny about the Garmin Mini. I just had another comment about someone raving about theirs.
@@VortexRadar it was a nice concept for a small form factor and price. But I had two of them ( in succession ) thru Amazon and both would not stay connected to my iPhone 14. So back they went. Hoping for better with this one. I was really tempted to buy the mini 2 you recommended but I’m thinking of the better video and the possible addition of a rear camera in the future. So this one offers more flexibility.
One last question. Do they come with software to view on a pc so you can get gps data? If not what do you recommend. Tks. It’s ordered but coming from China, so it will take a while. Lol
The new a119 mini2 has the new 2nd gen sony sensor?? That sounds like a really big feature. Have u noticed a big performance increase in low light and night driving in the mini2 vs the mini1? How about the mini2 vs the a139 at night? I know one is 4k and the other 2k, but besides that. I was just about to pull the trigger on a a129+, but i think id rather have the better low light performance than a rear channel.
I’ve had good lunch using one phone to use a variety of Viofo’s whether it’s different cams in different cars it even multiple cams in one car for testing. You do sometimes need to restart the app if jumping straight from one cam to another, but in general it’s pretty good.
unfortunately my a229 duo gave out in 7 months quite a bit of similar problems with it on amazon with lines running through the screen. If I would do it again I would do the a139 duo.
So sorry to hear that. Have you tried to update the firmware to confirm if it can help? If the issue persists after updating, you can return it to us for a replacement.
Sorry if this is a dumb question, but is there any risk of draining your car's battery if you're parked for a long time? Possibly 12 hours at the most I'm thinking. Or is it better in that case to simply unplug your dash cam? I was also looking at the Viofo A139 Pro - if you do decide to unplug it for a bit, is there a way to easily take the cam off of the windshield to put it away?
Yes. There is a mount that attaches to the windshield. The camera slides on and off of that mount. The wires plug into the top and are easy to disconnect.
Another great review vlog. I wanted to ask a question about the direct to window mounts as those make up a good portion of your reviewed cams. What is the general amount of time that the direct to window mounts hold up due to UV exposure of the glue holding them on the window? I don't think I have seen any info on this subject and what some of your recommendations are for reattaching the mount when it falls off due to the UV exposure. I use a Blendmount holder for my Blackvue so this is not an issue, but in the event, I explore some other cams, I was wondering what the long term mounting options there might be....thanks again for a great vlog.
Maybe before you put a video up on the best you look at the issues that being a ton of wires etc Maybe rethink and revisit after looking into FITCAM X which its completely OEM looking
I have a few comments... these might sound stupid... or nonsensical... Im not interested in buying a dash cam for fear of my car gettin bashed or stealing something: I have been taking car pics for pat 12yrs.. and have used my regular Samsung... but Ive taken shots with Microsoft Flip Phones going back 12yrs. The most important purpose in my device.. is that it takes good shots. But often, I see stuff thats on the opposite side of the road -- Northbound V Southbound. Im just curious how good this takes a pic in all kinds of weather and with how much sun. Could be very little sun.. under and past overpasses... bright sun mid day.. or no sun.. close to night. Im really just interested in getting high res good looking pics.. with no wifi and easy to DL on my computer at home. Im not interested in a camera facing me... One in back isnt bad either.. but Im definately a Luddite. I dont appreciate tech, if its not exactly what I want.. and how I want to use it as in... Im not interested in applications = shortcuts / copies of programs downloaded to your device... to be tracked some more. It used to be... that if you had a suction cup mount.. youd get ya car busted into.. cause the suction cup meant you had a gps unit... which meant they could break in your car.. get ya info, steal the car, get ya ins info... track you down, find ya info on facebook... and it all goes to shit after that. --- Is there a way to avoid that?
I would like to run 2 dash cam setup (one 3ch like the Blackvue BOX) and the other single chanel like the Viofo Mini, is that going to put too much stress on the 12v charging system? I drive a Hybrid vehicle and I'm planning on using a batery pack for the Blackvue as well.
Thank you. I will order using your code. BTW, for the Box setup is the cabin/interior cam able to record in color if lighting is appropriate? Such VIOFO IR? Or it will be always in “night mode” grey-ish footage. Do you know that ?
I just use my old Galaxy S10 as a dash cam. In a few months when i upgrade my S21 Ultra to an S23 Ultra i'll start using the S21 in place of the S10 as its time to retire the S10. When i upgrade my phones i dont get rid of them, i always use them as an extra game phone, dash cam, security cam, etc.
@@formetoknow540 Motion isnt an issue, and locking videos is an option for many dash cam apps.. May want to actually use one before assuming an app doesnt have such and such features. Oh, and Loop recordings actually IS an option. I have since done the upgrade btw and the S21s camera is MUCH better than the S10. a phone has every sensor a dedicated dash cam has and probably more that an app can use. Its also more likely that a decent phone actually has a better camera sensor than a cheap dash cam, so thats also something to consider.
You are correct about the need to have a dashcam. I was in a minor fender bender last week. The police officer asked the other driver what happened, and they were liberal with the truth. I just showed the dashcam, and the other driver was cited. The best dashcam is the one in your car!
Well put! Sorry about the fender bender, but thank goodness you had a dashcam!
Yup best insurance around. Had a similar issue a couple years ago where their insurrance didn’t want to pay until they reviewed with the other driver. I said no problem, I can send the video. End of discussion, they paid.
Amen Bobby
@@hammer-rexactly. Has the same issue 5 years ago when I had a cheap dash cam, but it did justice for me and Allstate who was trying hard to make me liable. When all was said and done I got 💯 percent of damages paid and supposedly that Allstate adjuster was disciplined after I reported her.
@@hhova29 great to hear that. Yea you gotta watch your ass all the time. No end to those who try to circumvent the truth. Money well spent.
You need to teach courses on how to make 'Review Videos'. Clear concise and complete information, you talk at a good speed, the demonstrations are pertinent, and your Link/Indexing is perfect. Great video, just what I needed. Thank You.
I’m writing this at the 16:52 mark so my query may be answered later in the video. My question is, so far I haven’t heard anything mentioned about any of the dash cams operating temperature range. I currently have the Vantrue N4 3 channel dash cam here in Southern California and quite often when I get to my car on a really hot day, and we have quite a few of those, my dash cam won’t work until the AC has had time to cool it down. The LCD screen will just be completely black, sometimes for 20 minutes or so. So, it would be great to know the temperature range of these dash cams.
This, exactly. I'm in Las Vegas, so this is my biggest concern.
Great points I wish many would talk about that
The Viofo have this problem too, though it has a capacitor it runs extremely hot and stops recording when it gets too hot. The sticky tape that came with the dashcam melted during a hot day when not parked under shade.
6:01 This is this first time your videos have crossed my feed. While watching I started recognizing the general environment and then several of the local highways. I live above the Costco at the South end of the highway at that time marker. Howdy neighbor!
I already own a couple A119 v3s, so I'll keep your channel in mind the next time I'm upgrading.
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lol howdy neighbor!
I'm going to be honest, I'm really waiting for that review on the thinkware u3000. Already have the u1000 in one of my cars and I love it, and I almost got the new a139 pro for another car until you released that teaser clip for the u3000. Now I got to wait for your review. Don't worry, notifications are turned on LOL.
Got mine installed a few days ago, i've been having trouble getting rear radar working properly though(inconsistent and slow). Hopefully its fixable through firmware update. One can only hope.
I've been using the 139pro front & rear since Feb 2021 and haven't had any problems with it. The review here is spot on.
Warning for Viofo users: I have the 129 Pro Duo (4k front and 1080p rear) system. There's no possible way to run the rear dash cam cable that will not interfere with the tire pressure monitoring system on a GMC or Chevy truck 2019 and newer. I have no idea why it interferes, but if you unplug the rear dash cam at the front dash cam suddenly your TPMS system works perfectly. Maybe they need better shielding on the camera cable. As for the video, and as always, thanks for the time and detail you put into everything you post!
Interesting! I don't think I've heard anyone report that issue before. Thanks for sharing. I run a Viofo in my car and my wife's car and it's been fine, but as always with this stuff YMMV.
Although I haven't tried the camera you have on your vehicle, that is a very common thing that occurs in newer vehicles. I work for Mazda Corp & we have had multiple vehicles that have that issue where the dashcams interferes with other radio signals, creating weird effects such as tpms & or keyless malfunction on the dashboard. Technical service bulletin is SA-075/22
Glad I have an older car.
@@once-over4243
Hi
I have Mazda CX8, does this vehicle have any issues with dashcams, interfering with it's radio and keyless entry key fob?
Installed a Viofo A139 Pro 3 CH for my dad suv a couple weeks ago. That thing is a beast. The quality is so good.
The multiple reviews you did with the A139 Pro pretty much sealed it for me when getting my first dash cam. Ended up getting the 2CH from their main website. Really appreciate it too with the discount code 🤙🏽.
how you going so far?
I kept waiting for your windshield to crack when you were hitting it :) I drive those same roads in mill creek, 405 and highway 9 going into Snohomish and know all the trucks and traffic that kick up rocks to chip my windshield. Besides that I think you sold me on the Viofo 139.. been looking at it but have been on the fence. You're review was solid and gave other options if I was looking for my dashcam to do extra things. The Viofo is in the upper end but not the top and with the new Sony starvis 2 sensor for me it's the best option.
After 3 months of research, Viofo seems to be the best quality dashcam in the market right now. So I got myself a A119 mini 2 (the latest viofo camera with Gen 2 sensor) for experiment. 1) The 2k video is so very clear. 2) 3 minutes record is 550MB, takes 3 minutes to download @2.4GHz. Luckily it has the new 5GHz Wifi which reduce the download time to under a minute. I guess it is going to be the camera of the year again, just like the a119 v1.
I have the A129 and the 4K quality is fantastic. I’ve got videos on my channel from the different things I do with it and it works well. Great camera for an affordable price.
Did you get the 64GB microSD? If so, do you think thats good enough or would you recommend me getting the 128GB card? I plan on getting the A129 Plus Duo if that helps. Thanks :)
@@josegdelgado112 1) A129 Plus Duo / Quad is the old model with a 2k front cam and a 1080 rear cam, different from the a129 Pro which has a 4k front cam. Please note the different. 2) A 2k cam+1080 rear cam should use ROUGHLY 1GB per 5 minutes of recording with audio. A 64GB card can give you roughly 300 minutes, or 5 hours, recording time. Note if you tune down the recording format, the file can be smaller and the recording time longer. 3) If you spend 2 hours in traffic everyday, the video will last 2 and a half days before it overwrites itself. 4) Remember to get the High Endurance card instead of the normal card. 5) I have an 128GB card because it was the most cost efficient card at that moment. A129 Plus Duo support up to 256GB.
@@egaskrad Thanks alot for the information!
Totally need it to even if it’s just the front. My Blackvue saved me against a pedestrian that suddenly ran across the street even though I rolled over his foot
I have the Viofo 129 with a Samsung 256GB Pro Endurance card. One in each of 2 cars. It seems that the camera likes to skip recording things here and there and I was thinking it was a bad camera, but now it looks like it may be the brand of card.
What's the best camera for an area like Texas where its very hot, where it doesn't overheat or fall iff?
This is the greatest in-depth detail of dash cams I have ever seen on RUclips and I've had a dash cams over the past 12 years. The best video I've ever seen thank you for this
The BOX unit is almost exactly what I have been waiting for. If only it could do 4k front.
I like the idea of securing the main brain separately from the camera heads. This also let's me keep the brain out of direct sun, which here in Las Vegas is a highly desirable feature.
Which cam works well on tint without damaging?
Define damaging. You mean when removing the dashcam? If so, double stick tape is out. You’ll want to mount to a headliner, rear plate, or something along those lines.
Amazing links description and I didn't even get to watch the video, very useful and cuts down on time to sift thru the video. Thanks
$200 is maximum I would pay. Some 1080 cams now have newer sensors onboard for great PQ. I have a 2CH and it’s saved me so many times in NYC
The VIOFO Mini 2 should be your Huckleberry!
I really appreciate your time and effort for the videos! You give great reviews and I have been very happy with everything i have researched and ultimately bought!!
Will definitely be keeping an eye out for more info on that U3000...
I REALLY wish the Blackvue box one's video didn't suck so bad.
I currently run the Nexar Beam. When I’m driving I connect to Apple CarPlay wirelessly, but with Nexar I have to be connected WiFi and Bluetooth but won’t be able to have CarPlay. With the nexar app it doesn’t show any video from the drive only the map from point A to B. Only way to pull video is to connect to a laptop/PC and it’s only 1 minute clips. Is there a Dashcam that records w/o disrupting Apple CarPlay and has an app that is able to store videos?
I have purchased (5) AZDome M550 with 3 Cameras. Have been working flawless and a lot easier on the wallet.
@vortex radar - I can't find any review done by your channel on Nextbase dashcam and even more surprised that you don't mention it to be one of the best dashcams (622gw) available
The Thinkware Ivolt battery pictures show no support for an external extra battery pack, however the manuals for it shows an external battery port and the wiring diagrams also show connection to external battery. very strange.
Thank you for your great video reviews. I have watched many of them and even your 4 channel system you made yourself. I have an upgraded BMW X5 SUV and a BMW 3 sedan that already has heads up display and side mirror cameras and rear/front cameras, but they are only used for parking assist and lane change assist or finding your car in a garage. They did not have dashcam or parking video capabilities. Like most people with higher end cars, everyone complains about people keying their side car doors and side panels or dinging them with shopping carts. The 2 channel systems you review just are not sufficient for recording this. I need a system like the thinkware or blackvue or Viofo that have buffered parking and motion detection features but would also have the exterior side cameras to add. I contacted Blackvue and Thinkware and neither has this. I would think most people who have nicer cars would want a full 4 channel dashcam similar to the Tesla Sentry system. Any recommendations?
It appears that Amazon doesn’t have the A1119 mini 2 yet/out of stock? Also, i have a 2017 Tahoe with CarPlay. There are 2 USB plug in at front of console and another 2 inside the console. You can plug iPhone into either to connect. Question is: if there is a DashCam plugged into one of the USB outlets will it interfere with CarPlay connection? Does anyone know? Thanks.
Man, 2023 and I still feel like there are no perfect dashcams. The remote box is definitely the way these manufacturers need to go, but support 4k for all cameras (at least 5x 2k cams). Put a real SOC in that box and have all the nice features. Use AV1 encoding for efficiency, active cooling, HDR, 5G.... check all the boxes. each dash cam seems like there is a tradeoff from another. where is the flagship?
😂 buy all three then
I think it is worth mentioning that for EV owners, hooking it up to the car battery is OK because the main/high voltage battery's battery management system (BMS) will monitor and top up the 12V battery where required.
I did some maths and in my EV if I park the car with 100% battery it can be recording for 12 months (assuming multiple parking mode detections per day) before my 60.4kWh battery drains.
So there are reasons that people with EVs like Teslas still find it helpful to get a dedicated battery regardless. We’ve discussed some of the reasoning before here: ruclips.net/video/vKqPGaRpfkQ/видео.html
Be carefull, because not every EV is capable of constantly recharging the battery. There are cars that only check every so often when a car is powered off because the manufacturer has a good idea of the power drain they cause and how often a healthy battery should therefore be checked.
it voids warranty if you attach it to the car very easy i wouldnt do it. i asked for my ioniq 5 and they said no i cannot do it so i purchuased external blackvue battery power bank
@@triplextriplexxx8225 Sorry but this is absolutely bollocks.
For any Australian's reading this, refer your dealership to the ACCC if they try this trick on you.
Hooking things up to the fuse does not automatically void your warranty.
I have bought 2 BlackVue dash cameras in a row but now that I’m looking for an upgrade, I’m not sure I’ll go with the 970X based off your reviews. I’m extremely disappointed they didn’t opt for the new Sony Starvis 2 sensor.
My wife's new car does not have a cigarette lighter connection, there is however a c type connection next to the rear view mirror that could be used for dashcams. I guess my question is, which cameras do you know are powered by c type wires? Thanks, I'm in Canada btw.
Major questions, built in battery vs hardware vs cigarette lighter, wifi 4g, 5g, 2.5 vs 5ghz vs Bluetooth to cell. My 3rd Cam is going back to amaz. Im assuming $250 is lowest price you can go on 3 channel, inside is really the only camera i want, for safety side job
To get good quality front and rear recordings it sounds like you have to get two of the camera's. What about required cloud connections? Can you use the dashcam without every connecting to the cloud?
Love your video style: timestamps, summarization at end. Keep it up!
Hello there got garmin 67w but found not able to see lic plates.
Wondering if you can suggest or help with any better options or if someone had garmin before and had same experience as mine ...!
Thank you kindly
Id like to experiemnt with the Blackvue Bluetooth button and see how i can make my horn button trigger the button.
When something happens, my usual first instinct is to honk the horn. Might be something i want to create is having the horn also trigger the button!
I have had very bad experiences with viofo, in a couple of my cars they have caused a lot of electrical interference with the cars electronics. Causing my tpms sensors to go wild, my blind spot monitoring system to flash uncontrollably, and very very loud electrical noise. The high pitch noise electronics make. No matter what I tried to make it work it still continued to mess with my car. I don’t think I could ever use viofo again.
Are there any solutions for rear facing dashcam modules for pickup trucks? I can't put one on my back window because I have a soft topper, then if the bed has a lot of items, there won't be a view to record. Possibly a rear license plate bracket mount?
My biggest complaint about the U1000 is the mounting solution. Their unique plate while clever is a PIA. I don't want a sticker attached to my windshield for a multitude of reasons so I had to fabricate a suction cup mount, still not a fan. I haven't seen anyone like blendmount take a chance or create an alternative to combine like some of the other cams/radar configurations.
While the following product is not for the majority of your audience, I’d like you to review and compare it for features, quality, cell transmission, etc
The product designed is for “larger than cars”
Stonkam 360 Birds Eye
Personally the externally mounted cameras, is the attraction for me
Another feature I look for is a map GPS coords data logger. So you can say I was here, when this happened, and my speed was logged.
About 15 years ago I was very impressed with D-TEG and how it also incorporated brakes, turn signals, lights, or auxiliaries you decide to wire in to be logged (in addition of course to the GPS logging)
Personally, I’m not interested in the camera system that requires a huge external screen that I have to install in my car. If you’d like to test and review it, I’d be happy to check out your video.
@@VortexRadar I get that. Thanks for response.
Any recommendations for ones that will function in very hot climates? Outside temperature 100+f, internal car temperature when parked 140+f. This has been killing my Rexing dash cams
The Thinkware U3000 was designed to survive high heat environments! Also, yesterday i saw a video yesterday where they tested it in a modified oven and it did quite well! It is STARVIS 2 equipped but, it’s pricey and lacks HDR.
hi, I'm looking for a camera that films from and to the back and mosque, also to the left and right, as well as data from odb2, e.g. accelerator and turn signals, brakes and engine % and errors with error codes and cpl og cloud
Can you recommend a dashcam that is powered by USB Mini? I currently have a dashcam that is about 7 years old, 1080P. I want to upgrade to a 4K but I do not want to remove and re-install the hardwired cable currently run for it. It is a USB Mini. I am having a hard time finding one. Please and thank you.
great review. i found that Q800pro is suitable for me but i need to know somethings!
i bought viofo then i return it. their app is pure perfection but their cams can't handle hot weather so is thinkware cams can handle that?
i bought blackvue & then i return it. their cams can handle hot hot weather but their app is a headache & with less features of the viofo app.
blackvue app issues are:
1- wifi always on (should be turned on\off by long press or separate button).
2- there is no button to save previous video as a protected event while driving.
3- GPS altitude & longitude not showing in the recorded video.
4- i can't delete protected events because it start reserving storage over time, i have to format the whole storage card!
so does thinkware app have those issues?
Finally purchased the A139Pro 1CH just waiting for it to be delivered. going to get another 1Ch version for the rear soon later god willing
Are the Viofo easy the remove and hide in the give box?
Somehow the viofo 139 pro i have doesn’t record while im driving. The down side of this camera is it doesn’t override. I have to keep formatting my memory card. The sd card gets full with 4 to 5 days. Any tips and tricks of setting i can set is much appreciate.
What about dashcams that have a water resistant rear license plate cameras for individuals with dark rear tinted window? What recommended options do we have then?
Does U1000 wifi stay ON even during parking mode?
Thank you for the video. Very informative. I am really sad that Blackvue is back sliding when they have been pioneers in dashcam industry. Is the issue coming from top company management or RND division. I wish they can pull up the socks. Some of us have been loyal 😊😊
I'm thinking about the viofo mini 2, do you know if all of the cams work with those universal OBD USB c cable to power the unit?
My DR900S failed in like a year. the Wifi would not connect and Blackvue would not warranty it. Spent bout $450 on it
Thank you for the great video. I want to buy them all, but I would like to start a RUclips channel with me and my car driving the 50 states. Do you have the best for road trips? Thanks!
Do any of you Dash Cams in this vid have USB power in the event we want to use Dongar Adapter to wire into the mirror for newer vehicles? TY
The Viofo’s run off USB.
Hi Vortex.
We are doing for dash cam installation service. We have some problem with Viofo A139p 3ch .
Its over heating issue and hardwire fuse burn out issue.
Do you have any same issue reported ?..
When touching dash cam main body .. its not warm its hot!!...
And replace two times replace the fuse because the dash cam not turns on..
What is the best reverse camera?
What kind of dash cam would you recommend me for my car, I have low life neighbor constantly scratching my car. I would like to have parking recoding, because this idiot scratch my car during the night
Motion detector only good if cigarette/auxiliary socket has power when vehicle is off.
Love these videos. Also in Washington so It was cool seeing you drive in similar areas I've been around 👍
You’re a stalker
Kidding
When will the larger sensor (from 1”) more expensive dashcam be around? Using a good action cam seems to make more sense these days.
How is Viofo when it comes to adding multiple cameras in the app? Looking to equip a fleet of fire apparatus (6 fire trucks, two pickup trucks, and a boat) but I want to make sure I won't run into any issues running 9 cameras at a time. Also it would be nice to see a cloud option that backs up the footage for remote viewing once the vehicle is back in the station and on Wi-Fi.
It doesn’t remember apps so you don’t really add multiple, per se. You just connect to the dashcam’s WiFi hotspot, then hit the connect button in the app and it does. It just interacts with whichever dashcam you’re connected to at the moment. Either way it should be fine.
For the cloud stuff, you’d want to consider a Blackvue, but the Viofo’s are great for video quality.
@@VortexRadar I did look into Blackvue and probably still have some research ahead of me, but it sounds like that would require their LTE module and will not connect to a Wi-Fi network?
So many of these manufacturers are using "Wi-Fi" to advertise their cameras, but connecting to Wi-Fi and broadcasting an SSID for management are two different things.
You can use Blackvue’s WiFi for a nearby phone to connect to the dashcam directly or to have the dashcam connect to the cloud. I use the LTE while driving and then it connects to my home WiFi when I park so I can grab videos remotely without using any data.
@@VortexRadar Good to know. Thanks for the info, and keep up the good work on your channel! Following your advice, I picked up an Escort MaxCam 360c for my personal car. Aside from the Drive Smarter app, no issues at all and it's paid for itself in the year or so I've had it.
How is the App with this dashcam?? THAT is my biggest complaint with dashcams. It's that the app has shotty connection with the camera and it's difficult to retrieve any of my videos through the app.
Hello, could I use an ANKER POWER BANK 20000mah (with USB port) as a backup power cell for the Viofo A139 Pro front camera, for parking mode ? Thank you
Can you? Yes. Good idea? No. I’ve done several videos on the topic.
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Purchased the a139 pro and i was able to connect and view videos on my phone when i installed it. Since doing the firmware upgrade, i can connect to my phone but when i go to review videos it lags out and wont let me view them. You should do a proper firmware upgrade video.
Is there no such thing as a battery powered or solar powered dashcam like houses have for security cameras? I really don’t want to try to run a wire all through my car to get it plugged in
There are, but to save power they make a ton of tradeoffs and so their performance and features are pretty terrible. That's why everyone has discontinued making those. You can either plug it into your cig lighter, plug it into a powered RVM, or run a hardwire cable behind your body panels and down to your fuse box for power.
I have a burning question: How do you get the adhesive off of your windshield when you are done?
haha oh man… a mix of windex, goo gone, and elbow grease. Those new windshield stickers do help.
I would pay more for a blqckvue with better camera, and cloud service showing front and rear cam. Upload. I would pay more..
Is the VIOFO A229 duo good camera to use in florida hi heat???
Viofo also came out with the WM1 2k dashcam!
Yep! They have lots of models, lol. I talked about the WM1 here: ruclips.net/video/arYk1ev9GVg/видео.html
Thinkware jacked up the price of the U3000 (with battery) awfully quick. You posted your video a month ago and the price went from $799 on sale to $999 on sale.
I’m still seeing $799. Are you looking at the US store or Canadian? Pricing is different there.
I bought a Rexing v1p the app down loaded perfectly but takes Forever to play video clips on my phone. So badly I’m thinking about returning it. Any suggestions??
What software do you use to zoom in and clear up the license plates on your video? A still or a moving car? I just got a dash cam and the Vantrue app doesn’t have those features. Do you use iMovie or Final Cut Pro to do that, or what other software?
very informative! I am looking to add a dash cam and this video gave me some great guidance!
I have a follow up question, however. to get a more in depth idea of where to go. My car is garaged kept and I work from home and i've never owned a dash cam before. But I don't think battery packs are needed for me. But I do want the top of the line in security and cloud based, couple that with the highest resolution quality. Based on those 3 parameters, would you suggest me going with BlackVue box with the smaller cameras?
Yeah if cloud is a priority, the Blackvues are the clear winner right now. They're releasing a 4K version of the box version at the beginning of next year. It's not out yet, but you can learn more about what to expect here: ruclips.net/video/Xx4RksCSl9k/видео.html
I wish the U3000 was able to give Cloud features with Radar Parking or Energy Saving Parking Modes.
As far as i understand, with those 2 Parking Modes, there will be no impact notifications or access to Live View. Only in Motion Detect or Timelapse Parking Modes.
Is this true ?
The reason those parking modes can achieve long duration parking recording is that they turn off certain features like WiFi, cloud features, and continuous video recording to save power. If you want live view during parking recording, don’t use any energy saving based parking recording modes.
I've been watching your reviews for the past 10 years. I still hope that you are completely impartial when reviewing... and that your not getting paid to give good reviews on a particular device.
I own a BMW 850i xDrive 2022... and the space is limited under the mirror. I want the best overall... and I'm still confused between the Viofo, the Thinkware and the Blackvue. The price of it doesn't matter... but a high price sometimes doesn't mean it's better. Thank you Vortex. Mario from Montreal (Quebec).
Correct. I don’t do paid reviews and that’s a personal line I will never cross.
I hear you with the confusion. Nothing ticks every box so it’s up to you to decide what’s most important to you and choose accordingly.
can you use 2x 1-ch cameras for front and rear ; or is it best to use a dedicated 2-ch setup?
hehe I’ll do a video on that. There’s pros and cons to both.
I've only used front dash cams, so this maybe a dumb question, but will ask anyway. Does the rear cam need wired connection or does it work thru wi-fi, therefore not needing to be wired?
Generally wired. Even if you want a wireless one (which is slower and less reliable), the camera still needs power somehow so you need a cable either way.
How well does a dash cam i.e viofo a139pro and memory card handle the heat of a 100 F day after being parked for 8 hrs with or with out cracked open windows in parking mode or no parking mode and normal used during driving? Maybe bring this up in a video after you move to Utah Nevada or Arizona.
In high heat Thinkwares tend to do better.
You said in another video that you use (2) 2 channel cameras to capture 360 deg around your vehicle. What video do you show this or explain what cameras and how you have it set up?
Yeah it’s explained here: ruclips.net/video/gSFxqHrF2Ro/видео.html
I still do it, but now with newer versions of those models.
Almost purchased the viofo until i read the comments on the app in the playstore.
Really is a minefield trying to buy dashcams.
Have had a blackvue 750x for a couple of years but was looking for something with more features. Perhaps best to keep it simple and stick with blackvue in newer model ?
Any opinion.
Thanks for the review
Just ordered the pro with no additional cameras for now. Great discount, Tks Vortex. I assume I can add the second camera down the road if needed. Had no luck with the Garmin mini so hope this one is better.
Ah nice, congrats. Yeah Viofo sells the interior and rear cams with cables as standalone options in case you wanna add them on later.
Funny about the Garmin Mini. I just had another comment about someone raving about theirs.
@@VortexRadar it was a nice concept for a small form factor and price. But I had two of them ( in succession ) thru Amazon and both would not stay connected to my iPhone 14. So back they went. Hoping for better with this one.
I was really tempted to buy the mini 2 you recommended but I’m thinking of the better video and the possible addition of a rear camera in the future. So this one offers more flexibility.
One last question. Do they come with software to view on a pc so you can get gps data? If not what do you recommend. Tks. It’s ordered but coming from China, so it will take a while. Lol
Hello guys
Is it worth buying Nextbase 622GW dash camera?
The new a119 mini2 has the new 2nd gen sony sensor?? That sounds like a really big feature. Have u noticed a big performance increase in low light and night driving in the mini2 vs the mini1? How about the mini2 vs the a139 at night? I know one is 4k and the other 2k, but besides that.
I was just about to pull the trigger on a a129+, but i think id rather have the better low light performance than a rear channel.
Are any of these cameras wifi compatible, so udating can be conducted whilst parked in the drive, or garage?
The Blackvues let you do that
Lots of helpful info, thanks!
Hi there great channel and info,,, question viofo how well does app handle same a229 duo but in 2 cars ??? One or 2 phones ok ??
I’ve had good lunch using one phone to use a variety of Viofo’s whether it’s different cams in different cars it even multiple cams in one car for testing. You do sometimes need to restart the app if jumping straight from one cam to another, but in general it’s pretty good.
unfortunately my a229 duo gave out in 7 months quite a bit of similar problems with it on amazon with lines running through the screen. If I would do it again I would do the a139 duo.
So sorry to hear that. Have you tried to update the firmware to confirm if it can help? If the issue persists after updating, you can return it to us for a replacement.
Best option WITHOUT GPS..?
I have a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado no cigarette lighter in it. All kinds usb type plugs. Do any dash cams operate on these?
The Viofo’s do
@@VortexRadar thank you I will get in touch with you soo.
Hey, add the Amazon link to the Mini 2. Don’t want you missing out on possible commissions
Good idea! It wasn’t available when I shot this video, but it is now. I can update the links. Thank you! :)
@@VortexRadar of course, and exactly why I mentioned it
Sorry if this is a dumb question, but is there any risk of draining your car's battery if you're parked for a long time? Possibly 12 hours at the most I'm thinking. Or is it better in that case to simply unplug your dash cam?
I was also looking at the Viofo A139 Pro - if you do decide to unplug it for a bit, is there a way to easily take the cam off of the windshield to put it away?
Yes. There is a mount that attaches to the windshield. The camera slides on and off of that mount. The wires plug into the top and are easy to disconnect.
@@ChaChaPicante37 Thank you, that’s great to hear!
If you own a hybrid don't worry about it at night. Your in charge mode. In daytime your sitting on the charge.
Another great review vlog. I wanted to ask a question about the direct to window mounts as those make up a good portion of your reviewed cams. What is the general amount of time that the direct to window mounts hold up due to UV exposure of the glue holding them on the window? I don't think I have seen any info on this subject and what some of your recommendations are for reattaching the mount when it falls off due to the UV exposure. I use a Blendmount holder for my Blackvue so this is not an issue, but in the event, I explore some other cams, I was wondering what the long term mounting options there might be....thanks again for a great vlog.
can i use the 2ch a229 plus as front and interior setup instead of front and rear?
Yeah you can always just not use the rear cam and run it as a front/interior setup. Works fine.
Maybe before you put a video up on the best you look at the issues that being a ton of wires etc
Maybe rethink and revisit after looking into FITCAM X which its completely OEM looking
The cables are basically hidden when installed. The FitCam we discussed here: ruclips.net/video/vKqPGaRpfkQ/видео.html
I have a few comments... these might sound stupid... or nonsensical...
Im not interested in buying a dash cam for fear of my car gettin bashed or stealing something:
I have been taking car pics for pat 12yrs.. and have used my regular Samsung... but Ive taken shots with Microsoft Flip Phones going back 12yrs. The most important purpose in my device.. is that it takes good shots. But often, I see stuff thats on the opposite side of the road -- Northbound V Southbound. Im just curious how good this takes a pic in all kinds of weather and with how much sun. Could be very little sun.. under and past overpasses... bright sun mid day.. or no sun.. close to night.
Im really just interested in getting high res good looking pics.. with no wifi and easy to DL on my computer at home.
Im not interested in a camera facing me... One in back isnt bad either.. but Im definately a Luddite. I dont appreciate tech, if its not exactly what I want.. and how I want to use it as in... Im not interested in applications = shortcuts / copies of programs downloaded to your device... to be tracked some more.
It used to be... that if you had a suction cup mount.. youd get ya car busted into.. cause the suction cup meant you had a gps unit... which meant they could break in your car.. get ya info, steal the car, get ya ins info... track you down, find ya info on facebook... and it all goes to shit after that. --- Is there a way to avoid that?
Do you have recommendations for a 2 channel (front/rear) for a convertible?
Are there any where the rear camera can be used externally?
I would like to run 2 dash cam setup (one 3ch like the Blackvue BOX) and the other single chanel like the Viofo Mini, is that going to put too much stress on the 12v charging system? I drive a Hybrid vehicle and I'm planning on using a batery pack for the Blackvue as well.
That should be fine
Thank you. I will order using your code. BTW, for the Box setup is the cabin/interior cam able to record in color if lighting is appropriate? Such VIOFO IR? Or it will be always in “night mode” grey-ish footage. Do you know that ?
I just use my old Galaxy S10 as a dash cam. In a few months when i upgrade my S21 Ultra to an S23 Ultra i'll start using the S21 in place of the S10 as its time to retire the S10. When i upgrade my phones i dont get rid of them, i always use them as an extra game phone, dash cam, security cam, etc.
It's not a dedicated device that does loop recordings or locks videos when hit parking mode or handling motion at higher speeds
@@formetoknow540 Motion isnt an issue, and locking videos is an option for many dash cam apps.. May want to actually use one before assuming an app doesnt have such and such features. Oh, and Loop recordings actually IS an option.
I have since done the upgrade btw and the S21s camera is MUCH better than the S10. a phone has every sensor a dedicated dash cam has and probably more that an app can use. Its also more likely that a decent phone actually has a better camera sensor than a cheap dash cam, so thats also something to consider.
Did you mentioned if the A139 pro had buffering parking mode or non buffering?
It's buffered
@@VortexRadar thank you
Are there any dash cams with rear view cameras that don't need to be hard wired? Thank you
How would the rear dashcam get power? Batteries last like an hour and need to be constantly charged. You need a cable one way or another.