Viofo A119 Mini 2 Review - Starvis 2 Sensor - BETTER than I thought!
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- čas přidán 19. 06. 2024
- Today, we are going to review and test out the Viofo A119 Mini 2 and this one has the new Starvis 2 sensor. We will check out its features, do a quick unboxing and check out its video quality in daytime and at night and see if this Viofo A119 Mini 2 is going to be a good dash cam option for you.
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Final Price: $98.99
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Start time: Aug 21, 2023, 12:00 AM PDT
End Time: Aug 27, 2023, 11:45 PM PDT
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00:00 Introduction
00:47 Features
01:54 Unboxing
03:14 Installation
04:35 Settings
05:10 Video Quality
07:30 Thoughts
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Exciting to see more dashcams with the Starvis 2 sensor. Thanks for reviewing this one!
Thanks for watching!
Waiting for a dual channel version the same size as the A-119 series. (A139 Pro is too big.)
Thanks to your video, I ordered this and receiving it today as this was one of the ones I was looking into 👍
Cool... Thanks for watching!
First video from your channel since I am currently looking for my first dash cam and WOW, outstanding to the point and clear review
Awesome, thank you!
Great review as always. Thanks!
Thanks for watching!
Love your channel. I purchased the Viofo A119 Mini 2 about two weeks ago. I like it so far. In the video you stated that you have to use the USB C connection on the GPS module. I have mine connected to the A119 mini 2 directly and the GPS module still works fine.
Thanks for clarifying…this used to be the case with the older viofos. That’s good that it can do that now.
Great review as usual. Many thanks. 👍💐🌷🌹👍
Thank you.
Great review!!
Thanks for watching.
Nice review. Thanks for sharing. 👍
Thanks for watching!
Awesome review 👏
Thank you.
I was looking to get a Fit cam x for our highlander. But thus one looks really good
Seems very nice, thanks for the video. I just click the link and find that it is only $98.99 now!👍
Yes, it is currently on sale…
I too have been running the Viofo A119 for 5+ years - works great. Only once it somehow wasn't recording. Video quality is ok and the newone looks ok - of course all of these dash cams have shite-ish video quality compared to a decent smartphone but you can't go wrong with the Viofo A119.
Waiting for your review on Blink outdoor gen 4
Your videos are a Pros Pro,smooth. Would it be crazy to put at the rear a REXING V1 - 4K Ultra hd
And a 119 mini 2 on windshield? P.s. I have both thanks😢
Thanks L.H.
You are welcome.
What honda pilot
do you have?
Great info
Also could you review reolink 4K pt outdoor wireless please?
Thank you and yes when it comes out.
does the camera can handle cold weather?
does the sensor stay on even if its -40deg?
How is its night recording video quality compared to viofo A229 pro 4k?
Nice one, wyze could be a good one if they start making dash cam
By the way my friend I thought you were gonna let one slip ( @5:13 so this is the video and audio quality of wyze/ ring/reolink 5:22 this what I look like when I’m close to the door) 😂
You should ask Viofo to try out their 3 channels rear view mirror dash cam unfortunately I don’t own one but I heard it’s pretty awesome.
LOL... I know...if you listen on what I said in the intro.. I said "Viofo A119 PRO" instead of mini... I'm getting used to saying the PRO word because every manufacturer has a PRO model on their line up ;)
Does record speed?
Quality on that is pretty good.
Does it have wifi so that I can remotely view my parked car with the dashcam using the wifi from my home router?
Nice, I have the A129 Pro Duo and love it, but I have mines hardwired, I'm looking on upgrading to the Thinkware U1000 but I just haven't pull the trigger on getting one, great review.
Have you watched the latest dash cam testing from The Hook Up?
This is better than u100 in every way
What the A119 Mini 2 is better than the Thinkware U1000, what about the Q1000?
@@bishopgeorge1333 The mini 2 is even better than the 139 pro, U3000 at night , 970x.The mini 2 has been reviewed at length on dashcam talk and blackboxmycar. Even black box my car who sell the 970x , u3000 and U1000 and 139 pro acknowledges the mini 2 superiority.
Thinkware is a bit on the pricier side..
The nice review as always. Any dash cam can draw my routers after traveling and/or connecting with my ODBC-II port to get car's data? Thanks
I haven’t seen or test dashcams that have that function.
Thanks, @@LifeHackster
Does the circular polarizing lens (CPL) still fits in the Viofo A119 Mini 2? I can see in the description it can fit in Viofo A119 but I couldn’t not see Viofo A119 Mini 2 so I’m not sure if it’s still fits.
If you are talking about the square snap on one, yes it still fits.
Please tell me how to erase images taken with Blurams.
60 fps is dam good ! do a parking mode video with this camera. also blink has out blink cameras 4 !
I still have to play around with parking mode…but I actually have an idea for a video that will test this out…. Hint: it will not be installed in a car :)
So this looks like a better deal then the 229 because of hdr. I'm now thinking why not to get this...
I miss living in Corpus 😢
I will be using this as a rear camera and it will be behind a heavily tinted window. Do you recommend having HDR on or off considering the window tint?
Did you test this out? What do you prefer?
@@bobbypillowzturn it on and remove any camera lens filters
I’ve had this for years and works great. I originally had a battery one but it died shortly after leaving it in the car because of the Florida sun. This one has a capacitor instead of a battery so it has survived the heat for years and still going strong. Highly recommend this camera.
@eg7737...Thanks for watching!
You can’t of had it for years as it’s only been released few months ago
@@chefgav1 I have the viofo A129. Same thing
@@eg7737 completely different in size , sensors and cpu. Totally different
@@eg7737 No, not the same thing 🙂
Idk if this would work for me I got 35% tint windshield and 5% all around but I really need a dash cam 😭
I think it will work still... you can adjust the exposure manually anyways, if you think it is too dark.
Looking for a solid, affordable dashcam that has a rear camera & a driver side interior camera. Any suggestions?
Check out my reviews on the Viofo A139 PRO and the Vantrue N4 PRO dash cams
i have the Sony sensor model from them. maybe i should upgrade to this one.
Yes the star is 2 is a huge leap. Mini 2 actually outperforms the 139 pro 4k
Yep, I've seen several videos on this.
might be a stupid question but...can you access live view only when close to the car?
Yes, the wifi connection shall in within 10 meters.
Yes. Within the WiFi range of the dash cam.
I buy this camera Please tell me
Is it better to leave the HDR on or set to auto?
Auto
Will this work for the rear window on a truck?
You should be able to.
@@LifeHackster thank you
The problem is that some States don't allow anything mounted to the windshield. So how can they get around this?
Why wouldn’t they allow them?
@@chefgav1 Because they don't things blocking the driver's view of the road.
@@Resist4 It can be installed behind the rearview mirror, which will not influence the driver's view.
You have to check your local laws. This has a small footprint though not unless you have a small windshield.
@@LifeHackster True but can still be illegal in some States. And even though the odds are you probably won't get pulled over, you could.
Does this also record car speed??
If you want it too
I have a 2023 Honda Accord hybrid. I’m still waiting for the Dongar dongle adapter for the dimming rear view mirror so I don’t have to run a wire around my car. Maybe this will happen soon, as I really like this camera. One serious problem with these Wi-Fi dash cams is that if your car has wireless Android Auto, as mine does, the dashcam will terminate your Android Auto while the dashcam is connected - not cool.
Just turn off the WIFI on the dash cam. You really don't need it until you have to retrieve the footage or change settings.
I want a dash cam that 👀 right to left of drivers window
If you get one with an interior camera, that will cover those areas.
@@LifeHackster any recommendations?
What's the difference between: (1.) Sony STARVIS 2 Sensor 5MP IMX675 and (2.) Sony IMX335 STARVIS ? "Mini vs Mini 2?" Audio: 'Echo chamber sound'. Not much difference between A119 V3 and Mini 2. Actually, the audio on the V3 is better.
Need a eufy 360 dash cam lol
I know…
I want Blurams security camera
I know there is a problem with overheating!
Software and hardware were reworked. If you are under warranty get in touch with them and they will determine the problem and replace it with the updated one under warranty
Is there a reason for why this cannot be a two channel device?
Coming soon, just stay tuned
The A119 series are usually 1 channel. Viofo sells other models that are multi-channel.
@@LifeHackster Thanks Mister Hackster. I’m looking for something to fit into my Model 3 Tesla because the built-in cameras are so bad that they don’t record license plates or detail.
Just a note on multi-channels one...most if not all, the front facing cam is the higher resolution one and the in cabin(interior) and rear cams are only 1080P. The better setup and I'll do a video on this soon..is to have for example 2 of these Viofo Mini 2's..one in the front and one in the rear. There is usually a USB port or power charger port on the rear or the back side of cars nowadays anyways....@@LysanderLH
@@LifeHackster Thanks for your advice. I think an interior rear facing camera would be tricky in a Tesla due to the window tint and screen angle. I would be interested to know how others have resolved these issues.
The other starvis 2: 70mi a810 is a better beast then the best viofo can make, tried both, 70mi a810 is better at night
Good for you :) for 180 bucks it should be better..
oops no this car camera sorry