What a great review as always 👍 💯 I just hope viofo works on impact notification 🔔 that will continue to beep. And upon returning to the car, one can know instantly even without walking around the car that an impact occurred while parked. Some impact are not detectable easily, and probably after a week or even more while trying to wash the car, then one will just realised. It will also take away constant check of locked videos. I think it will be a nice feature to have
@VortexRadar I really do love your reviews and it's always intelligently drafted 👍💯. Pls kindly also advice them if they could make both the rear and front connecting cable to be L shaped at both ends for a cleaner installation Also, in my personal opinion I feel like the structural design of the viofo A129 pro rear camera could be brought back to their flagship. I use a Rav4, and that design are always so dope that it looks soo OEM. LASTLY, I can't wait to see the concept they want to bring in their mirror dashcam shown at SEMA. I am a very big fan of mirror dashcam. Thanks
So I’m running the a 229 pro with a power cell 8. My understanding is since I am running a battery pack when I turn off power to the battery. It will automatically switch to parking recording. Currently, I have it in the low bit rate mode for continuous recording. My question is in order to have the impact G sensor along with the motion detection I was under the assumption that when you have the impact sensor on, it will save the video clip. From how you explained it in the video it seems like it will only record using the G sensor or the motion detection while in the auto detection mode instead of the low bit rate mode.
There are two different G sensor options. The first G sensor option protects driving clips when impacts are detected. If you switch to auto event detection, that changes the parking mode to buffered motion and impact detection. You can then adjust the G sensor for parking mode separately.
Thank you for the video, I've just bought an A329 and I'll install it next weekend. I have a question about the wifi station configuration: how can I access the camera from my computer if it is connected to the home network? There is something to install on Windows, a web page? The wifi will be active even if the car is turned off and the camera is in parking mode or completely turned off (at home I'll turn the camera off because I don't need parking mode in my box)?
@@VortexRadar Thank you. No, I don't have any VPN configured to access to my home network. I'll do some test once installed to figure out how that works.
Great. You can also check out this guide: www.viofo.com/blogs/viofo-car-dash-camera-guide-faq-and-news/how-to-switch-a139-dash-camera-to-wi-fi-station-mode-with-app It’s for a different model, but the same idea applies.
I absolutely love your content! Keep up the great work! My A229Pro arrived this afternoon- I bought on your recommendation. Before I install it: pros & cons of mounting left of mirror vs right of mirror? 2022 Ram 1500 & iPhone 14…My current cheapo dashcam is RH of mirror & I’m unable to easily read & operate the controls or see much of the screen.
Both would work though right side may be better to give your fingers more room to access the memory card or to slide the dashcam right when removing from the quick release mount. Just give yourself enough space to do that.
I literally just bought the A119 Mini 2 based on your review, Black Friday video and a prior video to be safe. Thank you Vortex! ❤🫶. I have it up and running next to my Uniden R7.
Quick question: I'm pretty much unfamiliar with the whole dashcam thing. Is there a way for this dashcam to live-stream video to my phone's screen? I want to get something like this to improve my night vision while driving on narrow, dark, forested roads, and I'd like to have an old iPhone or android positioned in front of me on the dash with the screen on, so I could see any animals in real-time as I am driving. If the camera is placed up near the rear view mirror, I'd have to take my eyes off the road to look at it. Do these devices allow this?
@@VortexRadar I think thermal cameras have a couple of issues that would NOT make them ideal for dashcams. Since they need to be mounted outside, during weather events, road film obscuring the lens would be a major unavoidable issue, as well as the cold snow and rain would probably wash out any image generated. So I assume according to your answer, these cams don't have the ability to live-stream via Bluetooth? Does any dash cam allow this?
I have the A139 3Ch and absolutely hate it for it's inconsistency to reliability work and have had to send main camera in for replacement, it's a constant battle of trying to figure out setting that allow it to work constantly still figuring it out....
I love my A229 Duo Pro. Viofo when y'all come out with A249 (I guess) can y'all give us the option of LCD or not. Only time I look at that screen is when making sure I'm in Wi-Fi mode.
since the earlier models viofo has had wifi. disappointed that while it has that technology for some time now, it still cannot do remote live view if you have a wifi hotspot. why on earth have they still not implement that yet? i don’t mean cloud storage, but live view. something like eufy or wyze. the 229 models are awesome because they changed to usb c for better overall compatibility with cable options and adapters. disappointed they reverted back to proprietary connectors for the 329, forcing users to use their very specific cables which are stuck at specific lengths you have to coil up, especially for the rear camera. with usb c you can make a tidier cable management and connection. i use a 180 degree usb c adapter to tuck the cable behind the rear camera as it goes into the liner. it’s less visible and cleaner that having the cable running along the rear camera’s side. that’s an eye sore and assymetric look, making the camera more noticeable.
You can sorta do that with the WiFi station feature I touched on at the end of the video. People have asked about cloud support for years and there’s been plenty of debate about it, heh.
Ah you mean LifeHackster’s experience? That was disappointing, but it doesn’t seem to be widespread. I’ve seen several other people do a similar test where it worked fine, plus others involved in accidents where it also recorded. That said, recording failures can and do happen which is always disappointing.
A229 Plus installed a couple of days ago and I have been searching for a video like this. Thank you. You have gained a new subscriber.
Glad to hear it! Welcome aboard. 👍
Just got my 229 plus today “. Thank you Vortexx.
Just what I was searching for. Just finished my installation.
Excellent, congrats
I've got Viofo A139 PRO. Just works 👍👌
What a great review as always 👍 💯
I just hope viofo works on impact notification 🔔 that will continue to beep. And upon returning to the car, one can know instantly even without walking around the car that an impact occurred while parked.
Some impact are not detectable easily, and probably after a week or even more while trying to wash the car, then one will just realised.
It will also take away constant check of locked videos. I think it will be a nice feature to have
Agreed! I’ve been wanting this for a while too. Thanks for the reminder. I just sent over a request again. :)
@VortexRadar
I really do love your reviews and it's always intelligently drafted 👍💯.
Pls kindly also advice them if they could make both the rear and front connecting cable to be L shaped at both ends for a cleaner installation
Also, in my personal opinion I feel like the structural design of the viofo A129 pro rear camera could be brought back to their flagship. I use a Rav4, and that design are always so dope that it looks soo OEM.
LASTLY, I can't wait to see the concept they want to bring in their mirror dashcam shown at SEMA. I am a very big fan of mirror dashcam.
Thanks
Two videos in one day. 😁😁😁
haha love it!
So I’m running the a 229 pro with a power cell 8. My understanding is since I am running a battery pack when I turn off power to the battery. It will automatically switch to parking recording. Currently, I have it in the low bit rate mode for continuous recording. My question is in order to have the impact G sensor along with the motion detection I was under the assumption that when you have the impact sensor on, it will save the video clip. From how you explained it in the video it seems like it will only record using the G sensor or the motion detection while in the auto detection mode instead of the low bit rate mode.
There are two different G sensor options.
The first G sensor option protects driving clips when impacts are detected.
If you switch to auto event detection, that changes the parking mode to buffered motion and impact detection. You can then adjust the G sensor for parking mode separately.
@@VortexRadar it did not record Lifehackster’s wife’s accident. Any update on that issue ?
Thank you for the video, I've just bought an A329 and I'll install it next weekend. I have a question about the wifi station configuration: how can I access the camera from my computer if it is connected to the home network? There is something to install on Windows, a web page? The wifi will be active even if the car is turned off and the camera is in parking mode or completely turned off (at home I'll turn the camera off because I don't need parking mode in my box)?
So I haven’t played with the feature, but I think it’s only for local access. Can you VPN into your home network perhaps?
@@VortexRadar Thank you. No, I don't have any VPN configured to access to my home network. I'll do some test once installed to figure out how that works.
Great. You can also check out this guide: www.viofo.com/blogs/viofo-car-dash-camera-guide-faq-and-news/how-to-switch-a139-dash-camera-to-wi-fi-station-mode-with-app It’s for a different model, but the same idea applies.
I absolutely love your content! Keep up the great work! My A229Pro arrived this afternoon- I bought on your recommendation. Before I install it: pros & cons of mounting left of mirror vs right of mirror? 2022 Ram 1500 & iPhone 14…My current cheapo dashcam is RH of mirror & I’m unable to easily read & operate the controls or see much of the screen.
Sounds like you answered your own question….you already know the big negative of right side installation…..go left.
@@daveaustin69 mines to the right. But so is my steering wheel 😉
Both would work though right side may be better to give your fingers more room to access the memory card or to slide the dashcam right when removing from the quick release mount. Just give yourself enough space to do that.
@@VortexRadarThat’s a great tip my man. I just bought the A229 Pro 3 Ch and didn’t think about those points you mention.
Thanks!
I literally just bought the A119 Mini 2 based on your review, Black Friday video and a prior video to be safe. Thank you Vortex! ❤🫶. I have it up and running next to my Uniden R7.
haha congrats! I figured this might be timely with people picking up dashcams for BF. :)
Same, just bought it as well, only I have the R8...
@@RosenfeldMendel nice! I have an R8 also but it's in my 2024 Corvette E-Ray Convertible! 😉 🏎️
Quick question: I'm pretty much unfamiliar with the whole dashcam thing. Is there a way for this dashcam to live-stream video to my phone's screen? I want to get something like this to improve my night vision while driving on narrow, dark, forested roads, and I'd like to have an old iPhone or android positioned in front of me on the dash with the screen on, so I could see any animals in real-time as I am driving. If the camera is placed up near the rear view mirror, I'd have to take my eyes off the road to look at it. Do these devices allow this?
Sounds like you need a thermal cam, not a dashcam.
@@VortexRadar I think thermal cameras have a couple of issues that would NOT make them ideal for dashcams. Since they need to be mounted outside, during weather events, road film obscuring the lens would be a major unavoidable issue, as well as the cold snow and rain would probably wash out any image generated.
So I assume according to your answer, these cams don't have the ability to live-stream via Bluetooth? Does any dash cam allow this?
thanks for this. will you make a video for blackvue as i have both dashcams?
Ah hm, that’s a good idea. I can add that to the list.
@ thank you sir! what is your main daily dashcam now still the a239 pro or 329?
I have the A139 3Ch and absolutely hate it for it's inconsistency to reliability work and have had to send main camera in for replacement, it's a constant battle of trying to figure out setting that allow it to work constantly still figuring it out....
I love my A229 Duo Pro. Viofo when y'all come out with A249 (I guess) can y'all give us the option of LCD or not. Only time I look at that screen is when making sure I'm in Wi-Fi mode.
Sorta like the A139 Pro?
@VortexRadar ah didn't realize that didn't have a LCD. I may pick one up
It’s a solid choice. I ran them for a while in both cars before the ones with LCDs came out. amzn.to/3V8Rp0k
Do you need subscription for wi-fi?
Nope
since the earlier models viofo has had wifi. disappointed that while it has that technology for some time now, it still cannot do remote live view if you have a wifi hotspot. why on earth have they still not implement that yet? i don’t mean cloud storage, but live view. something like eufy or wyze.
the 229 models are awesome because they changed to usb c for better overall compatibility with cable options and adapters. disappointed they reverted back to proprietary connectors for the 329, forcing users to use their very specific cables which are stuck at specific lengths you have to coil up, especially for the rear camera. with usb c you can make a tidier cable management and connection. i use a 180 degree usb c adapter to tuck the cable behind the rear camera as it goes into the liner. it’s less visible and cleaner that having the cable running along the rear camera’s side. that’s an eye sore and assymetric look, making the camera more noticeable.
You can sorta do that with the WiFi station feature I touched on at the end of the video. People have asked about cloud support for years and there’s been plenty of debate about it, heh.
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I am not buying this crap. Until they address the issue of not recording when involved in an accident.
Ah you mean LifeHackster’s experience? That was disappointing, but it doesn’t seem to be widespread. I’ve seen several other people do a similar test where it worked fine, plus others involved in accidents where it also recorded. That said, recording failures can and do happen which is always disappointing.
@ Yes exactly!!! Thank you for your response I appreciate it. I think I will buy 2 of them. One for my wife and one for myself.