Viofo A119 V3 Install and Review | Affordable Dash Cam
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- čas přidán 6. 07. 2024
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In todays litigious society it’s important to have some evidence in the event something doesn’t go your way. With auto insurance fraud being so lucrative a Dash Cam is a simple way to protect yourself. Today I’m installing a Viofo A119 V3 w/GPS in my 2016 BMW X5. Afterwards I compare the Viofo to the Apeman C450a I have installed in my truck and for fun a GoPro Hero 7. Interestingly, the Viofo wins the battle. It seemed to have the highest color profile, clearest picture and was easy to use and install. I was actually kind of surprised given the price point at only $109.99.
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Just got mine and of course, the install "instructions" are virtually useless for someone who hasn't done this before! Your vid helped a lot. Many thanks.
Glad it helped!
@@DrivingForwardBuilds It did thanks - took me less time than I thought. 👍
Right. The instructions are garbage. They tell you some things, but install is a joke.
I am tasked to help my dad with finding and installing a dash cam himself (we live in different regions). Thank you for your video. It's very clear and easy to fast forward if information is known. In his case, he needed to watch the full thing to understand. After trying and failing to explain how it works and to be set up, dad still wasn't understanding. Showing him this video took a lot of stress and frustration off our plate. Thank you.
Glad I could help! Thanks for the comment!
i have had this camera for almost 2 years now and it still works perfectly
That’s awesome.
So you don’t need a hardwire kit? I’m conficted
@@kevinvillalobos2475 you dont need it hardwired unless you want to use parking mode
@@kevinvillalobos2475you don’t need it, but I bought a hardwire kit that goes into fuse box. No wires anywhere now except a few inches coming out of headliner to plug into camera. And if you want to use parking mode you need to be hardwired.
Great review , very informative and helped me a lot 👍🏻
Glad it helped
Just order one and thought I'd see if someone had a good install video. This was great! Bonus, seeing you driving around my old neighborhood in Surprise.
Right on! So cool to hear you recognize the area :-)
Very informative!!! I think I could even attempt something like this 😊
That's awesome.
Great video! Mine just arrived today and was able to follow you video. Thank you. Also at 17:05 you were using the tape to secure the wiring. Can you tell me where to get that tape? I've been looking for that 'Fiber' tape at HD and they don't have it. Or maybe there is a particular name for that tape.
This is an automotive loom tape, sometimes called "Tessa Tape". I have been getting it on Amazon. amzn.to/3N8sxTh
Really nice install!
Thanks!
Thanks for great review, just bought vioffo a119 V3, waiting for it. My previous dash cam is xiaomi 70mai dash cam pro, but it has aspect ratio 4:3, and it seems vioffo has better picture quality
Thanks! Good luck with the install.
Nice job
Thanks. Appreciate the comment.
I know that dash cam doesn’t use an app. How or have you viewed videos? Do you have to download to a pc? I just bought the a119 Mini 2 that has Wi-Fi and uses an app and it downloads videos right to the app. I do own two of the a119 V3s but wasn’t sure how much of a headache it would be to download the videos. I do believe that there is an adapter that use can plug into the unit and download vids to your phone. Thanks in advance!
I just pop the SD card out and download to my computer. Though in 10 years of having dash cams I’ve only needed footage twice.
Can this camera be removed and put back on easily? For example, only have it in the car for driving and take out when not in the car?
Yes. It clips to a mount on the windshield. The plug just pulls out.
Looking for a mobile dash cam to put in a rental car while on a trip. Could I use this cam for that purpose. Just attach it and plug into the adapter, then remove it when I return the car.
Yup. That would work. You would just have to peel the mount off the windshield when done.
Hello, I have a question: how long does this camera work on its own battery, will it last 5 minutes? One more thing, does he take photos? My current Nextbase 212 doesn't have a battery anymore, so I'm looking for something else. Thank you
Hi, they offer a stand alone battery kit that you can wire in for parking mode. As it is it stays on momentarily after the key shuts off. I’m not sure if there is a picture mode. I would just extract a frame from video if needed.
The CZcamsr Autofun has a compuer controlled OBD2 connector that will automatically shut off the dascam when the battery gets to low if you put this particular adapter in that mode.
Does this Viofo dash cam works good under the heat in Phoenix?
It has worked great. Even through this last summer, the hottest on record.
Does it come with an sd card? If ut doesnt, which do i need?
When you are purchasing you have the option to include an SD card with your camera. I use this one from SanDisk. amzn.to/3Pzh3Id
What if you don't have a computer can you update it without it ?
I am not sure that you can. However, I have had many cameras and only ever updated a few of them. I installed one in my other vehicle straight out of the box.
I have a question, I have a Toyota rav4 hybrid, I just got the VIOFO v119 v3 and I hide the cords and plugged in into the cigarette lighter 12v, does the battery drain if it’s plugged in while the car is off? My dashcam turns off when I turn off my vehicle, when I turn the vehicle on my dashcam automatically turns on and starts recording. Will it drain the battery if the vehicle is off?
Sounds like either the camera is sensing the voltage change and shutting down or the cig lighter shuts down.
@@DrivingForwardBuilds sorry I meant to say that I have it plugged in to my cig lighter and I love that it turns off while the vehicle is off. I don’t have it plugged in on the fuse box because I don’t want to record 24/7. I was just wondering will the battery drain if I keep it plugged in the cigarette lighter.
@@yessir9216 it sounds like you’re going to be ok since you mentioned the camera shutting off when you turn the car off. That’s how mine works.
@@DrivingForwardBuilds thanks
Hi,how can i connect this camera to my phone ?
I don’t believe it can connect to a phone. To get videos off I just use the SD Card in my computer.
I have mine plugged in to the OBD port.
I'm afraid the parking feature might drain the battery. Is there any way? I could have it not record when parked even if there is motion.
Because right now even with parking mode off it records with motion.
I have all of those features currently turned off on my camera. I would double check that all of the settings are turned off for parking detection. If that doesn't solve the issue the folks at BlackBoxMyCar were very helpful when I was installing my camera.
The CZcamsr Autofun has a compuer controlled OBD2 connector that will automatically shut off the dascam when the battery gets to low if you put this particular adapter in that mode.
It works great!
The CZcamsr Autofun has a compuer controlled OBD2 connector that will automatically shut off the dascam when the battery gets to low if you put this particular adapter in that mode.
Thats pretty cool to know about.
Can the videos be viewed on the camera?
Yes.
The gps is it a simple plug in and it works setup or do I need anything else, how does it measure speed?
The gps module piggybacks the camera and gets its power from the camera. I didn’t have to setup anything special with the install.
12:02 well done!
Thanks!
Very good demonstration. Cheap scare, not funny! The image quality looks good, and that's the most important factor.
Thanks for watching.
12:03 yeah I actually jumped!
I hope it wasn't too bad. That's what runs through my head whenever I deal with airbags. Though it's extremely unlikely to ever happen.
@@DrivingForwardBuilds it is safer to unplug the vehicle battery befor isn't it ?
@@RimKWithoutTheK In theory yes, but for this it's not really necessary.
@@RimKWithoutTheK It is safer, but not really needed.
With this camera.. Use the HDR only at night.. In daylight do not use it..if you want to record the licence plates from cars around you. HDR is best used only at night. I have the same camera for over 3 years now.. and it is working the same as first day.
Good insight. Thanks for sharing.
12:04. Hilarious!
Ha. Thanks.
You look like Shakira
Thanks?
@Driving Forward Builds oh Shakira is a Colombian singer. Look her up, sorry for comparing.
@@cherri_the_eskimo no he doesn’t 💀🙏
@@josearizmendi791 not he but she
You lie
About what? This camera is still in the car to this day....
Definitely missed a lot of steps for those who have never set o e up. Way to fast too.🫥
Sorry to hear that, and totally understand. Hope your install either goes well or already went well. It's a tough balance to take things slow enough, and to keep attention.