VIOFO Dash Cam A119 Mini 2, STARVIS 2 Sensor, 2K 60fps/HDR 30fps Voice Control Car Dash Camera with 5GHz Wi-Fi GPS, Night Vision 2.0, 24H Parking Mode, Supercapacitor (SD Card Not Included)

I’m very impressed with the VIOFO A119 Mini 2. The video quality is excellent both during the day and at night thanks to the STARVIS sensor — license plates and details are very clear. The camera is compact and discreet, so it doesn’t block my view while driving. Installation was straightforward, and the app is easy to use. It records reliably, starts automatically with the car, and the footage feels solid and trustworthy. Overall, this dash cam offers great performance, reliability, and value for the price. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a high-quality dash cam.

This is my first dashcam. Don't hesitate, it works great! I paired it with a 128gb Sandisk Max Endurance micro sd card. I wired it to my car's USB port. Installation was seamless apart from running the wire, but that's not the products fault. Just know that it does take quite a bit of work to tuck it into the trim. They do include a trim removal tool in the box. Video quality is excellent. I record at full quality in 2k and have no complaints. I reviewed some footage and it looks perfect. The viewing angle is very wide and the whole image is crisp.

I purchased this camera as well as the kit to allow parking recording on April 10 2025. It worked well paired with a 128GB SD card for 3 weeks. The parking recording feature began beeping and not recording. The only solution I could find was to switch to low bitrate recording. Ok fine, I did that though I wanted triggered recordings enabled. May 28th it stopped working all together. Only the left LED illuminates, no other functions. I power cycled it as well as reseating it on the base. No change. I submitted a ticket through the manufacturer website a week ago, no response! I really expected better from this product and company given their good reviews and strong recommendations from "influencers". Lesson learned. No more VIOFO equipment for me. I'm glad I waited before buying units for my other 4 cars. 6/12/25 Update, I created an account on the VIOFO website then requested help again. This time they responded, claiming my first ticket was not received. I was advised to update the firmware and given a link to the firmware I updated to when I received the dash cam. I performed the update, which revived the dead camera. It also factory reset the camera. I proceeded to reconfigure my settings. The parking recording remains limited to "low bitrate recording" rather than event triggered recording. The camera has been working again for 2 days now. I will update both my rating of the product as well as this review as time goes on. I'm happy the camera is working again. Not happy that it "forgot" how to camera and needed the same firmware reloaded. If I have to reload and reconfigure the camera every 2 months, it isn't a good value to me. I requested an option to backup and restore settings from within the app, which I was told would roll out in the next firmware update. Time will tell. The lesson here. Create an account on the VIOFO website before submitting tickets. Then you and they can track ticket progress. I truly hope to upgrade my rating to 5 star eventually, but I'm not there yet currently going from 1 to 3 star. 7/2/25 Update. After reflashing the firmware using my original Samsung SD card the camera operated for exactly 1 week before becoming unresponsive again. During that time, parking recording only worked in low bitrate mode. During the week it worked again, I acquired a VIOFO brand SD card at the recommendation of the manufacturer. I installed it during that week. Parking recording continued to only work in low bitrate. I reinstalled the firmware 1 more time. This time from the VIOFO SD card. It has worked flawlessly since, including having event based recording enabled. The SD card is definitely high quality construction and packaging. I have updated my rating to 4 stars now. In my opinion this camera requires their SD card in order to perform the operations advertised. I believe a card should be included with the camera, or required to be bundled with it in order to purchase. It would save the company and customer significant hassle and wasted time if this were the case. At minimum, stating that a VIOFO card is required for proper operation, rather than recommended would be an improvement. I have run Sandisk, Samsung, and several other makes in many gadgets and never had this kind of issue simply because of the card chosen. I now have the Samsung card in my camcorder, working great.

After my Nexar dash cam had an expanded battery, I started looking for a new dash cam. I no longer wanted to be with Nexar because of their products becoming hit or miss and them no longer offering cloud video storage for free. I did quite a bit of research on various dash cams and heard lots of good things about the VIOFO. I purchased the A119 Mini 2 along with a Samsung EVO 512GB microSD card. I've currently been using it for 10 months. Setup was quick and the setup guide was easy to follow. I was very satisfied with the quality of the product as well as the size of the color display. The menus are easy to navigate and the information bar that's burned into the recording is fully customizable. You can add or remove speed to the recording which is nice depending on if you want speed evidence in your video! ;) I do appreciate that the display turns off after a specified time, which prevents screen burn-in. The included cable was the perfect size to run inside the interior trim down to under my center console for power. The app has worked fine for me; however, I find it easiest to remove the microSD and offload to a computer whenever I desire footage. One thing I dislike about this is that the only mounting option available is adhesive to your windshield. However, it was not able to come off my windshield at all. The unit comes with 2 sheets of clear adhesive to stick between the dash cam and the windshield. One of the videos is of a hit-and-run suspect where the dark grey Lincoln MKZ at the end of the video hits a car off-camera and makes a U-turn. You can hear where they side-swiped the car next to me. The photo includes the information that is embedded in the bottom of the recordings. All in all, I am very happy with my purchase and have recommended this unit to others!

This is one the best Dash Cams on the market I've had the experience of using. It has extraordinarily clear video quality both day and night, thanks to the STARVIS 2 image sensor and HDR technology. It also has an excellent parking mode to record incidents while you are away. Very easy to install as well. Be sure to get the polarized lens to deal with glare.

Excelente dashcam. Lo compré después de investigar mucho y las Viofo siempre sale como la mejor en calidad de imagen, resolución y resistencia al calor y al paso del tiempo. Ni siquiera las 4 k tienen más resolución. Es más cara que las demás pero porque simplemente es la mejor. De qué sirve otra si no puedes distinguir unas placas o detalles importantes. La recomiendo totalmente.

This is our first dashcam, install was easy and clean. Didn’t know car trim was that flexible.. Very clean picture day and night. App is pretty good, still trying to figure out minor ease of use functions. Hopefully we’ll never need to prove any kind of accident, but this gives us a lot of confidence.

Video quality is as expected...

Easy to set up, and its small size can hide behind the interior mirror without blocking driver's view

The video is of good quality with such a mini size dash cam. As a senior, I did a lot of research before choosing this Viofo A119 mini 2. Happy with my purchase and recommending others to use this for road safety. Now my wife has a peace of mind because it will automatically turn on and the parking mode monitoring will be on after the ignition of the vehicle is turned off. It can provide peace of mind by recording my drives automatically. It helps protect me by capturing video evidence in case of accidents, disputes, or even minor incidents, which can be crucial for insurance claims or police reports. It acts as a "silent witness," providing clear video evidence in collisions, hit-and-runs, or even traffic stops, which can streamline insurance claims and reduce stress from "he said, she said" arguments. At the size of a car key, it's easy to mount behind the rear-view mirror without blocking the driver's sightline—a crucial feature for seniors who may already deal with reduced peripheral vision or prefer a clutter-free windshield. Installation is straightforward via a simple adhesive mount and Type-C USB connection to the car's cigarette lighter, minimizing hassle (though professional help is an option if needed). With the HK4 hardwire kit which I purchased separately and installed to my 2024 crosstrek (see attached fuse slots #17 ACC and #32 battery), it enables motion-activated parking surveillance to monitor the car 24/7, deterring theft and capturing evidence—adding security for seniors who park in public spaces. The supercapacitor design (no battery) ensures it works in extreme temperatures (-4°F to 149°F) without failure, and it's built to last without ongoing maintenance. Overall, at an affordable price point (around CAD$1500–$180), the A119 Mini 2 combines pro-level performance with senior-focused simplicity, making it a smart, low-maintenance investment for safer, stress-free driving. After using it for a few days, I have the following tips to share with others. Maintenance - Format every few months for smooth performance. Maintenance: Wipe the lens monthly; update firmware via the app for new features. Battery Protection: It draws little power but I will unplug if leaving the vehicle for my vacation days. It is Still Recording When the Screen Turns Off. The dash cam is still recording even after the screen turns off after a few minutes. This is a built-in screen saver feature designed to save battery and prevent the LCD from overheating or draining power unnecessarily during long drives. The camera continues looping video in the background without interruption ; if you'd prefer the screen to stay on longer, you can adjust the screen saver timer in the settings menu (options like Off, 1 minute, 3 minutes, etc.) Last but not the least, the after sales service is excellent with good support from Layla. Thanks