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

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 video CONS - 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 does I 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.

Simply an outstanding dash cam with tremendous features, high reliability, ease of installation and long duration of use. The dual channel system works well, and the image are sharp and look good. The available hardwired installation power supply enables the function in a parking mode. It works best with large size micro SD card in the 256 GB right. It checks all the boxes for a very high-quality dash cam.

Overview After researching several 4K systems, I settled on the VIOFO A229 Pro for my 2025 Toyota 4Runner Sport Premium. The combination of the Starvis 2 sensors and the dual-channel (front and rear) coverage makes this one of the most comprehensive security setups available. Installation & Parking Mode The install was straightforward for a dual-camera system. To take full advantage of the 24H Parking Mode, I used an "add-a-fuse" kit to connect to a constant power source in the internal fuse box. This allows the camera to monitor the vehicle while I'm at the gym or shopping. Arizona Heat Performance Living in Arizona, heat is the #1 killer of electronics. Even though the camera is mounted directly on the windshield, it has handled the desert sun without any thermal shutdowns or recording glitches. While I do garage the vehicle when home, it has stayed rock-solid during outings in the heat. Video Quality & Rear Setup The 4K front footage is incredibly sharp—you can easily read license plates even at highway speeds. For the rear camera, I used a specialized mount that secures under a plastic tab near the rear window of the 4Runner. This kept the install clean and avoided any permanent drilling or adhesive issues on the trim. (this was purchased from a 3rd party specific to 4RUnner parts). Pros: *Starvis 2 Sensors: Exceptional night vision; it "sees" much better than the naked eye in low light. *Voice Control: Very responsive for hands-free "Lock Video" commands. *Reliable 5GHz Wi-Fi: Downloading clips to the phone app is significantly faster than older 2.4GHz models. Cons: *I still fight between connecting to this and the android auto connection- probably just a learning curve for me Final Verdict If you want the best possible chance of capturing a license plate during an incident, the A229 Pro is the gold standard. It’s a professional-grade tool that fits perfectly into a modern SUV like the 4Runner.

I purchased one of these along with a wiring kit and memory card, and had it installed professionally. Pros; -The video quality is good, it's not the best you can get but it picks up license plates and other details legibly enough. -It has the option for HDR, you can turn it on all the time or set it to auto. -The setup for its wifi and memory card was painless so long as you follow the steps in the manual. -You can set the recording loops from one to five and ten minute intervals, however you like. And the videos for both the front and back save separately. Cons -The wifi on the front camera doesn't connect to your phone's service. You have to download it and manually connect to it whenever you first start your car and enable the wifi. -It will cost you a couple hundred extra dollars to have it professionally installed so the total cost will be over $500. -The Viofo app you have to use to access videos is slow and not as responsive as other dash cam apps are. Overall I am happy with my purchase, but this camera and setup/access is far from being the best or most responsive. I would put rank this as an upper mid grade quality dash cam, it isn't high grade but it has the potential to save your butt from expensive vehicle repairs or liability.

Update 9/5/25: Viofo reached out to me via Amazon messaging where they first offered a refund and then retracted that offer. Instead they suggested the following: "1. About the G-sensor problem, you can try to adjust it to a low sensitivity. 2. About the wifi problem, may I know if you are using the CarPlay? Sometimes the phone will connect to the CarPlay and cause the off connection with the wifi from the dash cam You can check it. Here we have some suggestions for you: Before connecting, you can turn off the mobile cellular data or turn on the flight mode because the phone's signal can sometimes interfere with the wifi connection." I told them that I do not use CarPlay and explained to them that my phone did not disconnect from the dashcam's access point (WiFi) and that the dashcam would simply turn off its WiFi radio, as evidenced by the LED of the far right of the unit turning off. It would do this while I was using the app to search/play back footage, so it was not some sort of idle timeout. As for the app - it is absolutely horrible - just look at the reviews for it in your app store. I use Android, so that is the Play Store for me, where it has a whopping 2.2 stars out of 5. I'll be leaving them well deserved a 1-star review there as well. Viofo seems to be suggesting in their message that all of my issues with their product are to be blamed on my phone. I don't have any trouble connecting WiFi and having a conflict with mobile data being enabled. Since I purchased this product, the price has jumped up another 70 dollars, which I think is quite a premium to pay for a very poor product. At the current price-point, I expect a high-quality, reliable, and user-friendly experience, and Viofo seems incapable of delivering on that. I am returning this item and will try another vendor. Original review: Video quality is acceptable, but that's about where the positives end with this Viofo dash camera. The motion sensor doesn't trigger under hard braking, but will randomly trigger for no apparent reason. The WiFi stability is horrendous and the smartphone app is one of the worst I think I've ever used. It just does not do the job it claims to. This product is insanely frustrating to use. Voice commands don't work. Random conversations might trigger it to take a picture when you don't want it to - or that may have been just the faulty motion sensor - not sure. When the app is connected, it sems like I have about 20 seconds to find a clip I want to download or it will disconnect and I have to try again - holding the WiFi button down again and reconnecting the app, then I have to search AGAIN for the clip I want since it resets to the newest clip every time. And if I do find a clip I want to download, it takes about 15 seconds or so, and if I want to go back and download another, I have to start my search over AGAIN. You are also unable to lock clips through the app to prevent them being overwritten - you have to just rely on the motion sensor to get it right, which in my experience happened exactly ZERO PERCENT of the time. One minute clips are REALLY unwieldy to deal with during a long drive. It's impossible to sort through them all when the clip thumbnails all look nearly identical. This Viofo brand came recommended on Reddit as being the best, but I guess the bar is VERY low. Don't waste your time with this junk. Also, almost forgot - the cables they include are BARELY adequate for my purpose. Routing the power cord under my headliner and down the A-pillar and under the dash left me almost exactly 3 inches to plug into a USB port on my Ram pickup. I guess these are made for compact cars only. I didn't even bother trying to connect the rear -facing camera. Just looking at the cable, I knew I'd come up short.

This is my second dash Kam of this brand, and I’m really pleased with the result. One thing I’ve always been impressed with is the film that they give you to use to adhere the front and back cameras to the inside glass. It doesn’t adjust once adhered, but it can’t be removed very easily and they give you extra adhesion pads. I was thankful for this because I had to move the rear camera as I didn’t like where it sat in the line of sight from the driver. The instructions are easy to follow in the camera. Menus are easy to use and configure the settings inside of. I really like the parking mode features that you can use if you get the optional out of fuse kit. I think it’s super important to have a dash camera in your vehicle because there are so many situations where it can be someone else’s word against yours, but now you have the truth. Wi-Fi was super easy to use, which is nice when you don’t wanna have to pull the SD card to review footage. I don’t know if this is a pro or a con but the camera is of such high-quality that I fill up my 128 GB SD card within a few hours of driving, which I say isn’t even a bad thing because if nothing happened, then you don’t need the old footage, and if you do want the old footage, then you can change your resolution to record slightly more as slightly lower quality. It works really well in the day and night and even has voice control options. I would say, though that perhaps because I listen to talk radio the camera sometimes thinks that you’re using a voice command when you’re not, so I have voice commands turned off. I love how it’s not a big bulky unit and does a good job without standing out a ton, but it’s big enough to have a decent screen on it to see what’s going on if you want to review it live without Wi-Fi.

(The video I've added was me using my phone to film my computer, so the dash-cam footage is way better in person, trust me) I've had this dash cam for well over a year- it is simply fantastic and well worth the price. If you want a simple dash-cam ready to go with basic plug and play, you can have that. If you want an option heavy dash-cam you can customize to suit your driving needs, you can have that too. It's versatile and stands by its own settings effectively. The video quality and range is great. You will be able to see license plates both day and night from the front or back. This is one of the few dash cams where the footage quality on both the front and rear dash cam are comparable in action and you'll even get a glare lens to help with pesky sunlight. I have a Toyota Corolla and the cables/wires fit comfortably with a little slack so that they can be run wherever you need them to be, so setup and installation is easy and neat. The app is reliable and doesn't have connection issues like my last garbage $300 VAVA dash cam. You will have both your memory card and app for video reviewing or uploading footage. Long story short, if you want an effective dash cam for your front and rear that isn't so cheap that it fails on you in a year and won't connect when you need it, but isn't as expensive as a Garmin or Thinkware high end dash cam, this one is your best bet. Seriously, you won't be disappointed and it will pay for itself in security and reliability. If you don't have a dash cam- GET ONE.

I had A129 Pro 2 Channel for a few years and it was aweosme! This one is good too when it’s not turning off or overheating. When I have 2 channel recording, front and back, the camera shuts off after about 5 mins. I disconnect the rear camera and only recorded with the front and it works fine without shutting off. I read the manual and it says to reduce the recording resolution when it’s overheating. I bought a 4K dash cam just to set the video resolution back down to 2k or 1080? My A129 pro didn’t have any problems recording 2 channels whether it’s summer or winter outside. Why increase the rear camera resolution when the main unit ends up overheating? Amazon is willing to take back the product but I already have all the cables hidden and tucked away under the cover of my car. Taking it off and putting on a new one isn’t easy. Update: I read forums online and manufacturer contacted me. The problem stems from the camera not having enough power which is the reason it shuts off. Instead of plugging straight to USB car port, I used the cigarette adapter which has 2.4 amp rating and the camera with two channels recording has not turned off. I was wrong about it overheating, and I’m giving this dash cam its correct rating of 5 star.

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I recently purchased this dash camera, and I’m honestly impressed with how well it performs. The picture quality is outstanding, capturing clear and sharp footage even while driving at higher speeds. What surprised me most is the night vision—it really does a great job in low-light conditions, providing bright, detailed recordings without the usual graininess you see in many other cameras. For the price, this dash cam is definitely great value for money. It offers features and performance you’d normally expect from much more expensive models. I also want to mention the seller’s friendliness and excellent customer service. They were quick to respond to my questions, very helpful, and made the whole buying experience smooth and stress-free. Overall, highly recommended!

Awesome quality and easy install. Watch out though need to purchase a microbSD card which is expensive

I recently purchased the Viofo A229 Pro dashcam, and I couldn’t be happier with my decision. After having it installed by a professional, the dashcam has exceeded all my expectations. First and foremost, the video quality is outstanding. The footage is crystal clear, both day and night, capturing every detail on the road. Whether it’s a sunny day or a dimly lit street, the A229 Pro delivers sharp, high-definition recordings that provide peace of mind while driving. The companion app is another standout feature. It’s incredibly user-friendly, allowing me to transfer videos directly to my iPhone within minutes. This makes it easy to review and save important clips without needing to remove the SD card or connect the dashcam to a computer. One of the features I particularly appreciate is the parking mode. It works flawlessly, offering continuous monitoring even when the car is parked. This adds an extra layer of security, as the camera can automatically record any incidents or suspicious activity around my vehicle. Overall, the Viofo A229 Pro is a fantastic investment. Its top-notch video quality, seamless app integration, and reliable parking mode make it one of the best dashcams on the market. Highly recommended!

It’s hands down the best video quality on the market at the lowest price. I had it professionally installed (had to source the wires kit (HK4) directly from VIOFO) and despite the installer not being impressed by my choice I am very satisfied with it. Only downside is the CX. Downloading the videos from the dashcam is quite labour intensive, especially because the wifi clashes with apple CarPlay and I have to disconnect the bluetooth to make it work.