VIOFO A229 Pro 4K HDR Dash Cam, Dual STARVIS 2 IMX678 IMX675, 4K+2K Front and Rear Car Camera, 2 Channel with HDR, Voice Control, 5GHz WiFi GPS, Night Vision 2.0, 24H Parking Mode, Support 512GB Max

I have had and installed several dashboard cameras for my family and I that were in the $150-$250 range. Some worked well, but many were downright lousy (image quality especially!) My brother's car had a $200 one that kept freezing up after about a year, and he got fed up and asked me for a recommendation. I liked my FitcamX for the Toyota Sienna because it had an integrated OEM look. It served me well, but image quality was still lacking despite its 4K video claim. My brother bought the Viofo A139, and it looked pretty good for a 1440-pixel camera thanks to its Sony sensor.I got myself the Viofo A229 Pro 4K to see how it would compare to the FitcamX 4K. For the test, I did not mount it to the windshield and had it lean against the center console instead (see video).PROS- Excellent image quality (some degradation during night time)-- Sony makes some of the best photographic sensors in the industry (I'm a professional photographer but shoot with Canon)-- Better than average night vision that Sony is known for- Can simultaneously record front, rear, and interior with the 3CH version. I bought the 2CH (front, rear)- GPS built in to record place of collision and to log route-- When collision is detected, it beeps a few times. Video is stored in a subfolder on the memory card (forgot what it's called. "Locked"?)- Videos are stored in .MP4 format- Wires are routed through the car's interior and to the cigarette lighter port, but a hardwire kit (to the fuse box is available for purchase)-- Only turns on when the car is powered on, but can also constantly stay on by tapping directly into the car battery (with the optional hardwire kit)-- Cable is USB-A C between cigarette port adapter and main camera, and USB-C between main and rear cameras-- Cables were sufficiently long enough for a Toyota Highlander SUV and Sienna minivan with plenty to spare- Lenses can be rotated to different, vertical angles, but not horizontally- Multiple recording modes in Parked state-- Automatic: when motion is detected, automatically record-- Time lapse at specific frame rates (the higher the FPS, the more images will be taken)---- Manual warns to use this mode during hot weather to prevent overheating of the camera-- Low bitrate: continuous recording but at a loss of image resolution/quality- microSD memory card support for up to 512GB-- Recommend SanDisk and Kingston the most. Viofo recommends their own branded memory card---- SanDisk Extreme series cost more, but has lifetime warranty- WiFi function to view via a smartphone app-- Videos can be zoomed into for better visibility- Circular Polarizing Lens (CPL) Filter is an unusual feature-- CPLs are generally used in photography to block out glares and reflections to produce sharper images. Having one for the dashcam can help with that, but that also can create poor images depending on camera angle and time of day. If CPL is used, be sure to check the image quality from time to time- Voice notification to present camera state- Audio recording was decent-- Recording can be turned off for privacy- Manual start/stop of recording via a Bluetooth remote (optional purchase. I did not buy)- GPS coordinate, timestamp, speed, "Viofo" brand, camera model info can be watermarked on/off on the videoCONS- Installation manual is better than expected, but if you have installed audio or camera equipment in the car before, it's a straight-forward, standard process-- Installation is made easier with a multimeter if using the hardwire kit. None needed for the cigarette lighter port- A bit on the pricey side- microSD Memory card was not included- 3M sticker to mount camera to windshield could come off over time- Does not look like an OEM camera like the FitcamX doesI tested the collision feature by dropping the camera. It made a few beeps and moved the video to a special subfolder on the memory card.You can't go wrong with a Sony image sensor and GPS combination to record collisions. Should they get into an accident or come across a crime, the resulting video will certainly either help put a bad person behind bars and/or safe us much more in insurance cost against false lawsuits caused by fraudulent drivers.

I purchased this dash cam based on excellent reviews around the web. After having it installed for several weeks, I can report that the video quality is great—very clear. All other aspects of the dash cam work as expected.What I did not expect was the excellent customer service. Here's my story.I purchased two Viofo dash cams and two hardwire kits. I took the first dash cam for installation, but when I picked up the car, the installer informed me that I had purchased the incorrect hardwire kit. So now I have two dash cam hardwire kits I cannot use. It was totally my fault, but I wrote to Viofo customer support to ask if they could help me out. The support representative arranged for me to mail back the one, still unopened kit to a US-based location (instead of having to mail it to China, I presume) and they sent me two of the correct hardwire kits. I greatly appreciate the customer service!

The VIOFO A229 Pro 4K HDR dash cam has absolutely exceeded my expectations. The video quality is stunning—super sharp 4K resolution with HDR that captures everything clearly, even in challenging lighting or nighttime conditions. License plates, signs, and details are all crisp and easy to make out.Setup was surprisingly easy, and the app is intuitive. I really like how customizable the settings are, especially things like motion detection and parking mode. The build quality feels premium and solid, and the included GPS and voice notifications are a nice touch.The dual-channel recording works flawlessly, giving me coverage of both the front and rear without any lag or quality drop. I feel so much more confident on the road knowing I’ve got reliable footage if anything ever happens.This is hands-down one of the best dash cams on the market right now, especially if you care about video quality and reliability. Highly recommended!

Im very happy with the video quality. Im confident now that the police would be able to identify a vehicle in the event that they needed to. It was easy to install. Took me about an hour because I hard-wired it to the fuse panel so it would always be on and double as a security camera being I park facing the street. The only downside if any is, since I have an SUV Im not able to mount the rear camera on the hatch because it opens and would pull the wire so I installed the rear camera on the front windshield facing backwards to act as a driver facing camera as well. Unfortunately I wasnt able to modify the long wire without destroying it and had to order a new one since it is a 20gb high speed usb C data cable. I ordered the 1.5ft cable to plug from the dashcam into the rear facing cam. And Ive noticed occasionally the camera has cut off overnight on its on even though its hardwired to prevent that. Other than that, I think its a great camera and worth the money.

2014 F150 Installation - After purchasing the dash cam realized it didn't come with the SD card and completed a second purchase of the card. Additionally, I didn't realize that my 12 volt plugs remain connected to the battery when the ignition is turned off. If you don't unplug the dash cam when not in use it will deaden the battery. I'd suggest testing your 12 volt plugs first and if they remain on you have the option to purchase the separate wiring kit to connect directly to the fuse box which turns off the dash cam with the ignition. If I would have realized it didn't come with the SD card and I needed the wiring kit could have purchased at the same time as the dash cam receiving extra discounts. Dash cam works great and the software is easy to use. I really like the voice functions which really simplifies the use of this camera and it save remembering what sequence of buttons to hit during use.