VIOFO - A229 Gen 1

Whatever you pick, I'd recommend against a camera that dangles off a mount unless it's very small. I tried a Thinkware Q200 but I had to take it off immediately bc the Tacoma windshield is so small, it distracted my view no matter where I tried mounting it. I got a Viofo A229 instead and like another commenter, I mounted it in the black dot area of the windshield next to the mirror and I hardly notice it.

At the time it was. These cams are about 10 years old and as I recall they were about $90 each. There were dual camera systems on the market at the time but they were $300/400 (like Blackvue). I figured that if one failed, I'd still have the other fully functional. I recently bought a dual camera system (Viofo again) for my wife's car and it ran almost $300.

I have a Vantrue N4pro and Viofo A229. Genuinely this post is so great to create visibility to the general audience of how useful a dashcam really is. I hope it goes to someone who really needs it. A dashcam is truly a need with how driving has gotten.

+1 for Viofo A229. I have them in all my cars. I tried the Mini V2. Nah. A229 all the way.

Installation could be dead simple if you arent hardwiring, I would just use the usb port in the glove box. But if youre hardwiring, its fairly straightforward. Hardest part is tucking the cables under the headliner as its pretty tight. The most consistent and best dash cam Ive used has been the viofo a229, get the cam with the amount of cameras you want/need and get the hardwire kit. For the 718, theres two empty slots that you just use the add a fuse on that comes with the kit

Get a viofo a229

Viofo a229 or anything with a super capacitor that is in your price range - those have worked fine in the Texas heat for years.

I use a viofo front and rear camera combo. Can't remember the model name.

Viofo 229, tucks in super clean next to the lss+ items. I power it through a splicer in the homelink mirror system. Run my rear cam wires along the a pillar and headliner , down the door trims down along the bottom. Ultra clean in my is500

I have used the viofo a229 and now I'm using the pelsee p12 pro. Although I would say I slightly prefer the viofo over the pelsee.

I got the a229 and love it

I also use Viofo, the A229 front and rear. Hardwired to the fusebox and it works great. Just have to not use sentry mode or it'll drain your 12v battery quickly

Go to the dashcam sub. Better resource than here. Tl;Dr Is that you can use your dashcam video to avoid those "he said she said" bullshit things when an accident happens. Get a 2 channel, minimum (front and rear). There are even 4 channel units out there but they're hella complicated to install. 3 channel isn't super important unless you're doing like, Uber or something. Get a Viofo A229 (plus or pro) dual channel. I forget which one is better.

Here's [my experience](https://www.reddit.com/r/crv/s/pznAmAeOd1) of installing my VIOFO A229.

23 forester but I use the viofo a229. Mounted it off to the right of the eyesight

Happy owner of a Viofo A229 with rear camera. Did the wiring myself, and connected the power to the passenger side fusebox. lexus gs

Dashcams tend to be sensitive to the type of micro SD card you put in them. Viofo recommends only a couple of different types of card for their dashcams. So there's many reasons why that reviewer's dashcam didn't capture his daughter's curb hit. I have used the Viofo A229 as well as the newer A329; both are excellent cameras. Good build quality, nice features, and highly configurable. I've had mine installed throughout two brutal Houston summers (my G70 lives outdoors) and it has survived without problem. I prefer the A329 because it can record to an SSD, which I prefer for several reasons. Good camera -- I recommend it.

VIOFO A229 hardwired for power. Here's [my post](https://www.reddit.com/r/crv/s/gZ1WiizN8E) on the installation process I went through.

Yes, I have this same exact issue! It would record all night in parking mode, but during the day in summer months, while I am at work, it will shut off around 12 pm. Tbh Idk what the solution could be. I wish Viofo offers us some advice. Perhaps the newer models can withstand heat better. But those cost around 500 😵💫

Personal vouch for VIOFO A229 with the dual cams. Bought mine from Hachi with the adapter cable to connect it to the ASC port under the passenger side of the dash. Works like a charm, everything was super easy. Also he's a pretty cool guy

I have the Viofo A229 front and rear dash cam on my 2014 Odyssey, and the video quality seems really good. The main benefit is that if you're in a crash, you have evidence-but that could backfire if the accident is your fault. I'm a noob when it comes to installing this stuff, and I'd say it was of medium difficulty. The hardest parts were removing the panels to ensure the wires don't interfere with the airbags, finding the correct fuse that allows the camera to turn on in accessory mode, and routing the camera wire from the rear hatch into the main cabin. There are plenty of videos online about this. I also found CR-V and Pilot installation videos helpful since their setups are pretty similar.

The best cameras are the Viofos but the Fitcam is the easiest to install cleanly and looks OEM so it really depends on what you're after.

I got a a229 which is 4k and even then I struggle to see them sometimes. So since it has audio recording, I managed to read it live and repeat it loudly so the Camera could pick it up for me to file a report on someone to the police.

I opted for the VIOFO A229 hardwired. Some tricky parts to feed the wire to the back but overall fairly easy if you wanted to diy it if so inclined. When I looked for installers Best Buy was cheapest here at $99 and stereo installers ranged up to $150. That was for front and back cams and hardwiring it in.

A229 from Viofo for me. Picture quality is solid. Best bet is look at all the footage shared on here of numptys and look at the bottom to see what camera recorded it.

Viofo makes very good dash-cams available on Amzn, they're highly ranked in reviews, not cheap units. I have three A229 2K dual cameras and A129 Pro 4K dual on a total of 4 cars. The A129 pro got stolen by tow truck driver when it was headed to the mechanic. If you're DIY installing the rear camera can take a little bit of work threading the long cable, but lots of YouTube video step by steps. Viofo also has front-only A119 V3 cameras, those are easy to install you simply push the cable into the headliner and down the A pillar, around the back of the glove box to your 12V power source. There's also a short power cable you can buy that tape power from the power home-link rear view mirror.

The new lenses are a game changer! This new 4K +60 FPS will be amazing to act as both recording high quality video clips for my drives in the desert while also have the security of a dash cam! I love the customer service of the VIOFO UAE team. They really know their stuff, and they helped me pick out some models for friends and family. They answered every query I had, which is super rare these days, and the Installation was easy. What I would love to see in future models is a screen-free model, since many of my friends and family are seniors, and they don't want additional screens occupying the windshield. A discrete model that just covers the front and rear will be a great addition to the current lineup. I understand this may be challenging to implement, as the control module needs some space. My recommendation would be to have a covered control box that could be hidden under the dashboard. And the camera unit itself could be really slim and attached to the control box through cables. Just how we currently implement rear-view cams. Just the camera lens running the wires to the front unit, which is acting as both front camera and control box. Doesn't have to be 4k or even 2K units, even a simple 1080P Unit would be useful to act as a security feature and number plate readings. Huge fan of the VIOFO A229 lines, would love one for my personal car!

They go on sale if you keep an eye out. I grabbed a Viofo A229 2-Channel on Amazon for $270 last year.

Haha, same model here. And the same model I recommended on my response. Damn good camera for the price. Could also rig up an old GoPro or two with a little work if you've got them lying around. Oh and as far as "backfire". I mean, data gets corrupted by police departments all the time. Who's to say your dashcam was even working?

I am a huge viofo fan. Having a dashcam is a must and viofo sony sensor not only allowed me to read the number plate but also gave me a huge peace of mind in case of any incident. I would like a viofo vs1 for my second car as i already use the 229 2ch on my main daily driver. Thanks for all that u do to provide quality products not just in build but also for this region specially

I have absolutely no idea why it failed. It wasn't baking in the sun, didn't fall, nothing of more. It just stopped turning on. I tried another power cable for it and still wouldn't turn on or anything. When I complained they offered a refund, not a replacement or repair so I never heard back what was wrong with it. I've had a viofo a229 since then and it's much better, no issues at all.

I have the viofo a229 - 2 camera (front and rear) and I love it.

VIOFO a229, or basically dashcam that has new Sony starvis2 sensor, viofo was the best quality among others on capturing plates, check comparison on YouTube, its night and days, after all I think what matter most on a dash cam is the ability to capture the plates.

I also have the A229 hardwired. Would buy again.

Viofo A229 or anything above that. 2K-4K, single or double channel. I have one and ran the cable up thru the pillar, by the top of the windshield, popped out the black cover next to the rearview and then popped the power cord out there. Fits perfectly.

The A229 is a great option. It's my 3rd dash camera, and im happy with the resolution and features. I went with the dual camera version with a rear outward facing camera, which is nice. It has already been used to prove not at fault accident, which without would probably been 50/50. They go on sale quite offten but either way money well spent.

i like my viofo a229. super easy to install as seen here [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SunuP\_bBqHE](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SunuP_bBqHE) the fitx is very limited.

I did it myself and it was super easy besides running the wire through the wire grommet of my rear hatch. But if you don't have a hatchback or suv you don't have to worry about it. I suggest the VIOFO a229 dual channel dash camera. It has the Sony starvis2 sensor which is generally accepted to be the best sensor, and it has parking recording and capacitors instead of batteries. Watch a couple YouTube videos on how to hardwire it and you'll be set.