Viofo A229 Pro 4k Dash Cam Review | Safe Drive Solutions
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- Viofo A229 Pro 4k Dash Cam Review
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Resolution
Available in 3 different configurations
Front
Front + Rear
Or Front + Rear and Interior
Viofo A229 Pro
Front 8MP 4K Sony STARVIS 2 IMX678 image sensor
Rear 5MP 2K (1440P) Sony STARVIS 2 IMX675 image sensor
Interior 1080p Sony STARVIS IMX307 image sensor
Viewing angle
Front 140 degree
Rear 160 degree
Interior 150 degree
High Dynamic Range
HDR for Front & Rear & Interior Cameras
Dual Band Wi-Fi
2GHZ and 5GHZ
Smartphone app for android and IOS
SD Card capacity
supports up to 512
GPS Built in for all
Speed and location data of where video was recorded.
Firmware updates and show picture
Also. Talk about how you can independently update the rear camera.
Parking Mode
Parking Mode Cable / Low Battery Protection
Power Consumption Parking Mode + While driving
Test current draw
Continuous
1 channel
359ma or 4.4 watts
2 channel
478ma or 5.9 watts
3 channel
628ma or 7.8 watts
Auto event Detection
1 channel
242ma or 3.0 watts
2 channel
393ma or 4.9 watts
3 channel
532ma or 6.6 watts
Time Lapse
1 channel
226ma or 2.8 watts
2 channel
373ma or 4.6 watts
3 channel
472ma or 5.9 watts
Low bitrate recording
1 channel
241ma or 3.0 watts
00:00 Introduction
00:50 Dash Cam Options Viofo A229 Pro
01:07 Video Resolution Viofo A229 Pro
01:38 Viewing Angle Viofo A229 Pro Dash Cam
01:50 High Dynamic Range Viofo A229 Pro
03:02 Tunnel Test Viofo A229 Pro vs Viofo A139 Pro
03:22 License Plate Pick up in tunnel A229 Pro
05:16 Night Vision Viofo A229 Pro vs Viofo A139 Pro
06:42 Wi-Fi Capability
06:58 SD Card Capacity
07:31 GPS Information Viofo A229 Pro
08:01 Microphone Test Viofo A229 Pro vs Viofo A139 Pro
08:54 Firmware Update Viofo A229 Pro
10:09 Parking Mode Viofo A229 Pro
10:46 Time Lapse Parking Mode Viofo A229 Pro
11:39 Low Bitrate Parking Mode Viofo A229 Pro
12:13 Auto Event Detection Parking Mode Viofo A229 Pro
12:55 Impact Detection Testing
14:25 Firmware Flaw Viofo A229 Pro
16:19 Current Draw Viofo A229 Pro
18:32 Viofo A229 vs Viofo A229 Pro
22:37 3 Channel Test Viofo A229 Pro vs Viofo A139 Pro
23:59 Front Camera Comparison
25:31 Rear Camera Comparison
26:49 Interior Camera Comparison
27:33 Tunnel Test Vantrue N4 Pro vs Viofo A229 Pro
29:08 Voice Control
29:39 Watch vehicle rear tail lights and signs
30:21 Black Out Test
30:46 Watch Gas STation signs
31:48 Difference between Viofo A139 Pro and Viofo A229 Pro
35:28 App Walk Through Viofo A229 Pro
39:19 Conclusion - Auta a dopravní prostředky
This guy is the king of dashcam reviews!
No one does it better!
Thanks. I keep watching all of the famour You Tubers and trying to find ways to continuously up my game with every major video. I may do an Ultimate 4K dash Cam Video for December 24 with 8 4K Dash Cams
new review coming
As a user of both the cameras i would strongly recommend a229 pro. A139pro rear camera quality was pathetic. Also front cam HDR implementation had some issues. I tried two different units of A139 pro and returned them. Bought A229 pro and so far it looks good. Rear camera quality is way better than a139 pro. I wish they had updated cables to the thin ones but rest assured A229pro is far superior to a139pro
yes but we really want to know what to get when comparing to A229 Plus vs Pro. We don't care about A139.
Thanks! This was helpful. I was wondering the differences
Your videos are so helpful and relevant to shoppers. Thank you for the great work.
I found your review on CZcams. It was a great review. I liked and subscribed plus I ordered the A229 Pro from your business. I look forward to getting the A229 Pro and getting it installed.
Thank you for supporting our business. We will make sure the unit is updated with the most current firmware that just got released a few weeks ago. :)
Nice work Ben,
Thanks for the shoutout at 21:01
So cool you got to meet Ariel at SEMA. lol
39:20 Love the new hat design.
-Chuck
Thank you for doing this. Great info.
Best reviews on Dashcams. Please keep going.
Another great video Thankyou. When you do your 4k shootout it would be interesting to see the mini2 in there as well. Cheers
Mini 2 is 2k. Will get compared to a229 plus, and other 2K.
Well detailed video. The only thing missing was a mic test of the camera.
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Love your video. Very informative. QQ - Have you had any issues hardwiring any of these cameras on a BMW. I read in forums where BMWs are very sensitive to battery discharge when it's in parking mode. Eventually, it will throw an error message and even switch off electrical devices temporarily. Just wondering have you ran into this issue before and are there any workarounds? Please advise. Thanks.
BMW, and Mini Cooper in general have these low battery notifications that appear on their dash. That is why we typically sell dash cameras with a 3 hour timer on them. A few people are starting to use battery packs now or not even use parking mode. On a side note just found out Toyota and Lexus changed their battery manufacturer to a cheaper one due to supply chain challenges.
I am glad you posted the current draw, because I am wanting to try out the Dongar Dashcam Power adapter that takes power from your Auto Dimming rear view mirror, and I wanted to make sure I didn't overload that circuit. That would be one less wire I will have to route. Does or has anyone tried these adapters out on this unit? I am wanting to use this on a 2018 F150.
never tried this
also can you adjust the brightness of the 229 pro screen? also can you have the screen stay on while recording?
Nice video! Just wondering how a229 pro compares with Vantrue n4 pro? I saw you did a comparison but I might miss whether there is big difference in capturing license plate.
N4 pro does well. Just lacks 2k starvis 2 rear camera. N4 pro is still a good option
Love the content AND the new hat 🫡
Thanks
Great video! I am thinking about getting this cam.
Huge updates since this video
Thank you very much for your video information. I will most likely buy the A229. Greetings from Turkey.
That is great to hear.
Could you do a video going into more detail on parking modes as well as day and night driving? I’m looking to purchase one of these in the next few weeks. I like the screen on the a229 pro but from what I could see, I like the image quality on the a139 pro more. I also want to see how responsive the parking modes are. Thank you!
The video has full in depth detail on how parking mode works. Did you see that part?
Hi.. Fantastic review by the way. Can you also please do a comparison video of A229 Pro vs VANTRUE NEXUS 5 the newer item from Vantrue.
Not sure if Vantrue will ever send me a N5. I have asked
Perfect review video 👍 How can I transfer camera between 2 vehicles ?
Hello amazing video! I have to say you give all the details we all need! I was just wondering if the issue of the parking mode and the files not saving in « video protected » has been fixed or not? What about the other little issues of the image you talked about in the video? Thanks in advance for your answer !
Yes it has been fixed with new updates.
I just installed mine 2 days ago and I found 1 thing to gripe about. I can't leave this camera on collision mode ONLY, which is weird because some of the dashcams I owned would give you the option to choose either motion detection or collision detection. While it's good that this dashcam will allow you to use both in parking mode, it should allow you to use just one of them too.
That is correct no impact only mode. Keep in mind that is why some people want a low current draw mode dash camera that has this feature. I told VIOFO a long time ago to focus on offering this. but if they do it needs to be 1-3 seconds after impact to wake up. A lot of other brands are 6-13 seconds after collision.
Thank you very much kind sir!!!
Your Welcome
Nice, I got the A139 before the A229 was available. Going to install it this spring. I have the 3ch, but I will probably not use the interior cabin one, so really two ch, but who knows I could change my mind. In terms of using, what is the advantage of 2K 60fps vs 4k 30fps. Better reading of license plate? What do I lose by not having HDR selected??
Frustrated to learn that I cannot use an A229 rear camera with my 3CH A139 pro.
Lotsof diuscussion over 2K 60fps. I still choose 4k for bigger resolution and 30 fps and hdr over 2k 60fps. But that is my preference. But i recommend testingnit and seeing what works for you
Upgrading from A119 Pro, trying to decide between A129 pro, A139 pro and A229 pro. Definetally sticking to Viofo because of capacitors. Thank for Your video, it helps.
Video quality has gotten better on A229 pro with latest software updates
Excellent review. One question if you have a moment. Is there an OFF button so I don't record the inside of my garage during parking mode on either the 229 pro or 139 pro? TIA
Tomorrow this video will be live and answer all your questions. 9am Pacific czcams.com/video/2XouhFxUV3o/video.html
@@SafeDriveSolutions I watched todays live video....and didn't know others had the same question and you answered it completely. Thx
Hi, could I use a cooling fan (sharing the hardware kit power) for 4k recordings? Fans with power
I have no idea. Is it a 12 volt fan?
You may induce noise into the video as well
So far which one is best?. I don't understand English much
35:50 What would be the purpose of having HDR toggling on and off at certain times? Does the day/night image look better without HDR? Great review
A lot of people believe in having HDR off during the day and having it turned on at night. I personally have it on night and day.
Thank you for your detailed review! You explained in your replies that the “N4 Pro does well, just lacks a 2K Starvis 2 rear camera, N4 Pro is still a good option” and you “think the N4 Pro has a good video quality” but how would compare the front camera of the N4 Pro to the A229 Pro when it comes to capturing license plates? I watched another video in which the Reviewer stated, “During the day, N4 Pro was the king, had excellent clarity at night and is by far the most advanced at capturing license plates.” However, the Reviewer’s test included the A139 Pro, not the A229 Pro. What do you think? Do you envision Viofo or Vantrue coming out with a model that includes a telephoto lens any time soon?
I personally think people need to look at the video presented and make a decision on what they are looking for out of a dash cam. My personal opinion as stated in the video is the Viofo A229 Pro works awesome during the day. Best I have seen in 3 channel mode. At night HDR needs some modifications. Not sure what reviewer you are watching. But, I have seen a lot of dash cameras mounted in very bad spots where you can easily make a dash camera look superior to another. Without knowing all the details it is hard to state. I know what I have seen and night time driving needs a coreection on A229 Pro. I dont think Vantrue is a bad option. Just would prefer not to have interior camera built into unit, also do not likie their parking mode options. I have heard Viofo may have a telephoto lens add on for the Viofo A139 Pro
@@SafeDriveSolutions Thanks, Ben! I was involved in a hit and run accident Wednesday night in which the other driver was at fault and he/she fled the scene. I can only remember the first three letters of the license plate, which I provided to the Police along with a description of the vehicle, but they haven't found it yet. So, I've been doing nothing but taking a crash course on dash cams since then (Happy Thanksgiving, huh?) focused on finding the absolute best camera for capturing license plates, which is more important to me than an interior camera, parking mode, etc. In your "Top 5 Best Dash Cam in 2023" video, you talked about the A139 Pro and said, "What really amazed me when the product first came out was how it actually picked up license plates even at night and a lot of low light conditions." You also talked about the fact that the A229 Pro recently came out and that with firmware updates, you have the feeling the A229 Pro will surpass the A139 Pro. Given that in your video titled "Viofo A139 Pro vs Vantrue Nexus N4 Pro Dash Cam," the A139 Pro did a better job at capturing license plates, I going to go with Viofo and I'm leaning towards the A229 Pro 2-Channel with the anticipation of future firmware updates. Knowing that license plate capture is the most important feature for me, do you agree that the A229 Pro is the best option? Thank you so so so much!!
@@StephSAS I think A229 Pro looks the most promising. Just keep in mind there are some small hiccups currently. If you watched this video you will probably be aware of all of them
@@SafeDriveSolutions Thank you so much, Ben! I truly appreciate all your help and expertise!!
Could you do a comparison between this one VIOFO A229 Pro and the new VanTrue Nexus 5.. I need a dashcam and need to know the best unit to buy .. thx
nexus 5 is only a 2k dash camera. It should be compared to A229 Plus. However Vantrue would need to send me one to review
So I bought the VIOFO A229 Pro (2 ch) and the place that installed it set the 3 x resolution settings (I think that is what they are called ..) as +/-0.00 for all 3 .. what should they be set at? or what would you usually set them as? Thx
I never adjust those settings.
@SafeDriveSolutions I have the A229 Pro. I've recently got round to trying out the parking mode. I'm finding that it records nearly all the time. I will take a look at the firmware updates to see if that improves things. I've also noticed that the video resolution keeps dropping down to 2k and from this video realised it's because I've switched on parking mode. When the video is operating in driving mode, is the resolution meant to revert back to 4k, because I'm finding it always remains 2k which is annoying? Thanks
do you have the A229 Plus or is it possible that it is not seeing a constant power?
In auto event detection does it use less power when it's not recording (when there's nothing moving)?
No it does not. It still uses same amount of current
Very comprehensive review, thank you, but the music is so loud compared to the voice.
Hi, fantastic reviews and you helped me choose the a229 pro 4k as my first dash cam. I tested the unit and rear cams and performed firmware updates in advance of install. Post install I have an issue with the h4 hard wire kit not working. Reading reviews and many customers are having reliability issues with the hardwire kit. Have you experienced any issues and do you have any suggestions on usbc hard wire kit alternatives?
Have installed over 100 of these cables. Never had one defective yet. Only thing people complain about is noise filter being too close to end. Other than that flawless.
I have had people complain on channel. But pretty much everyone who complained had it hooked up wrong. For instance people assuming radio fuse is switched ignition and not testing it
@@SafeDriveSolutions I guess I was unlucky and will order another one. On Amazon there are several folks reporting similar issues. Will give it another shot
Fyi. found the problem it was me :) I was trying to turn it on with only acc connected as thought it was optional to connect the battery for parking mode. Worked once I connected both and ground.
@@JomyGeorge glad you found it
Great video! I have been trying to decide between the Vantrue N4 Pro and the Viofo A229 Pro. The Vantrue lists the codec as the updated H2.65, but I have yet to determine if the Viofo is H2.64 or H2.65 or selectable. Can you answer that question? Should it even be a consideration when buying a dash cam? Thank you for any information you can provide.
A229 Pro does not have capability of H.265. A139 pro has capability of H.264 or H.265. I would focus more on video quality and the A229 Pro with all the new firmware updates which we have newer videos of has a better rear camera than Vantrue N4Pro
Video below has video improvements
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@@SafeDriveSolutions Thank you for responding so quickly and sharing the updated A229 Pro video. It definitely looks good! It seems like none of the recent 4K cameras combine all of the latest advancements. For example, The newest Blackvue cameras offer 60 fps and H2.65, but they don’t provide HDR. I’m sure there must be reasons, but it can be frustrating.
@@hockeycop28 Dont waste a penny on Blackvue unless you want CLOUD. Not worth the money. Their video quality is not there.
Thank you for your great informative videos to help me to understand what to look for in a dash cam. I will be using your Toronto location soon to buy and install an A229 Pro! Keep up the great work, more people should install dash cams.
We look forward to serving you in Toronto. Also the A229 Pro has had some firmware updates as of late that have improved their video quality.
Can you please make a comparison between A129 Pro and A229 Pro?
Thanks!
I will see what I can do. Good idea
Nice video with plenty of info about everything, thanks
My question is - When you are showing the video comparisons between the A139 and the A229 with a split screen, I noticed that the image for the A229 is always darker regardless of where or when the video was taken eg day, night, carpark - How come?
Probably related to the HDR sensor which adjusts to different light.ing conditions.
I would have thought that you had the HDR sensor turned on for both units when you were doing the comparison tests.@@SafeDriveSolutions
@@glenn-perthwesternaustrali5916 hdr was turned on. Its disappointing
If the HDR was turned on, on both units, I'm wondering if the polarising filter on the A229 dash cam lens might have made a difference? - that is, if it was fitted @@SafeDriveSolutions
@@glenn-perthwesternaustrali5916 polarized filter would not fix challenges like the tunnel test.
I have a Ford Bronco with this dash cam with the hardwire kit and a Bronco sport with the a129 with hardwire kit.
Both while running, it records great, my problem comes in the form of parking mode.
I have tried auto detection and low bit. High detection, high sensor.
Once I turn the engine off it briefly goes into park mode it shuts off and nothing is recorded.
For both cars I get nothing once off.
Red wire is hooked up to constant power? Yellow to ignition and black to ground. If red and yellow are hooked up backwards it will not record while parked. I did it once before.
Hi again. Would you be able to quantify the sensitivity options of motion detection? I mean how far will the dashcam detect motion when it's set to low, medium and high?
Mine is set to low but it seems that it never stopped recording from the time I left it parked.
I have never tested that. In the past I have been quite a ways away from the vehicle and it still has picked me up. Maybe in the future I will try and test that
@@SafeDriveSolutions Ya, please do when you get the chance. It's quite acting like a sentry than just a security guard. Thanks!
Can you show us what your preferred settings are? You’d know best and I have absolutely no clue how I should set mine up. Thanks
I will try to in future.
I would really appreciate this too, and also advise / settings changes if using the lens.
Thanks for all you do, from the UK
Can I connect the power cable to the car ceiling light instead? If yes, what power adapter should I buy to make it work? Thanks
Never have I ever did that. We always hardwire. But you can also use cigarette lighter, or USB pkugin
Hi. There's a new update for the A229 Pro/Plus. It seems like a massive one. You might want to do a review of the new firmware. Thanks.
Yeah thanks i seen the post on dashcamtalk. Endless surprises when testing : )
what do you know about the screens dieing on these? lots of amazon reviews showing their screens all glitched out
Have never heard that. Out of the couple hundred Viofo dash cams we have sold. Only 1 mini 2 had lines on it. But never had a screen fail yet
Could you please make a comparison between viofo A229 pro and iraod x228
what is iroad x228?
What do you recommend for mini-vans?(Honda Odyssey)
What do you plan to use it for? While driving or while parked or mix of both?
I cant wait to see how the new Blackvu dashcams compare when they debut! I doubt that they will match the image quality of the VIOFO units!
There is only 1 way to find out
I need to know how long the wire is that runs from the main camera to the rear camera. And how long is the power cable that runs from the front camera to the power source (which will be under the front passenger seat for me)?
Front to rear cable is 19.8 feet. Can not remember power cable for hardwire I am assuming. But you can extend it with extra wiring if needed
I logged in just to leave a thank you comment! This channel by far gives such an easy walk through with great examples of the pros and cons of each dash camera. I am completely torn on the A229 and the A139. One does better in the day, and captures the plates a little better, and the previous model captures the night time better of plates and street signs. Is it because of the higher FPS that the A139 does a better job of legible signs and plates at night?
It was a bad firmware of A229 pro. Newer firmwares have corrected this
Ultimate 4K Dash Cam Comparison 2024
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@@SafeDriveSolutions Just watched the video. Going for the A229 pro. Honestly, what a quality channel. I will be showing people your videos when theyre ready for a dash camera.
@@uunz4435 LET"S GO!!! Appreciate it
Great work, thank you!
Quick question, when recommending 128/256GB micro SD card, is it because the 512GB ones are too expensive or is there some other drawback like slowness?
When we have tested sd cards we found the Viofo tested best. So if a customer wants to use something else that is their decision. We want to have least amount of chances of it failing which is why we recommend the Viofo sd card. Also it is a lot easier to talk to Viofo and tell them it is your sd card not a 3rd party one
@@SafeDriveSolutionsI gather then that 512GB is fine especially if from Viofo (I see it on their website, at least at the local version I'm checking out in my country).
This didn’t answer their question, and I too had the same question they did about size of card pros and cons.
@@JJBlade16 when using a 512gb micro sd card it will take longer to load video files when using smartphone app. But it does make sense that it would take longer to load as it is double the size. It would also be almost 24 hours of footage to go through on a 512gb micro sd card. That is a lot to sort through to try and find a video file. Pros is you have tons of video so if something happens great chance you will not record over it. Cons is it is a lot of video files to go through. The main point is if you want a 512gb I would stick with the viofo in my opinion. It is definitely easier to get a 128 for around $30 canadian that will typically work well.
❤❤❤❤❤. Excellent
Thank u for this video. I downloaded the app but I can’t access the menu until the camera connects to wifi? How can I bypass this? Does the dashcam have wifi that I need to connect my phone to?
How to pair Iphone to Viofo Dash Cam | Safe Drive Solutions
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Can you watch recent videos via the app? Is the app hard to mate to the phone?
Yes you can watch videos via app. We have plenty of videos showing how to pair your phone, and overcome any challenges of pairing.
why is the samsung pro endurance not recommended? what is the issue?
No idea. I have customers who have used it. It would be great if Viofo approved more sd cards
Nice tutorial video, but I want real test in hot weather, if it can withstand this or shut off.
Its not hot enough here yet.
Not sure why but i can not see the live view on my phone. Updated firmware to latest and i do have the 3 channel 229pro. Card inside the dash cam is a "SanDisk 64GB High Endurance Video C10, U3, V30" . Also if i try to play clips right there on my phone they do not play. Have Iphone 14 pro max. Thanks for any help.
Live View not Working on my VIOFO Dash Cam | IPhone
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@@SafeDriveSolutions thank u! Worked fine!
I'm not sure if I missed this in your video but do all 3 cameras detect motion or only the front camera does?
Actually i never tested interior for motion but front and rear do
@@SafeDriveSolutions I'm eying to purchase this. Please send an update when you get the chance to test it. I'm relying on the interior camera to monitor the sides of the car too, in case someone tries to key the car. So it would be nice to know if the interior camera can detect motion too. Thank you.
Have you checked the latest firmware for the A229 pro? The web site shows,1.1_231208. Is this several updates from this video?
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Temperature. What is the safe temperature rating for Viofo A229. I live in Phoenix Arizona where temperatures in the cab can reach 140 °F.
I am not sure actually.
I read on support viofo site that SanDisk Extreme 128GB is unstable for 4k, yet later recommended 512GB. I understand larger would be better, just not sure if the is a typo? Unstable is different to insufficient recording time.
Do you recommend any particular 512GB SD card?
we only recommend the viofo sd card
Thank you
Very informative videos. I suggest maybe working a bit more on your sound levels though - some of the music is way too loud and then your speaking is much softer. I was turning my volume knob up and down the whole time.
A lot of this video was pre recorded before i was sick and then finished while I was sick. I was a little tone def. I had a few other reviewers tell me the same thing.
At the 36min time, you are showing the setting you can do on the app, can you also do all of those setting using the built in screen or only from the app. as I don't like apps on my phone. Thanks.
Yes from screen as well
@@SafeDriveSolutions thanks, do you have free shipping to Van island
Yes we do
You didn’t mention anything about the external lens for the front camera. It is supposed to help reduce glare on rainy nights and improve license plate clarity. Did you use it for these tests?
Yes it is included. I do not do tests with it on. I dont think the lens would work well on rainy nights. Same as you would not wear polarized sunglasses at night.,
@@SafeDriveSolutions Thank you for responding so quickly. I could be mistaken but I thought I read in the manual that it’s express purpose was to improve clarity during rainy nights. I’ll check and get back to you. I just received my A229 Pro, 2 channel and am doing research on settings before installing it. I’m really excited to have it as I’ve nearly been run off the road or faced head on collisions twice in the last two years, not to mention all the close calls by aggressive road hogs.
Is there any explanation as to why the license plates are so much cleaner and readable on the a139 compared to the a229?
New firmwares have fixed that challenge
@@SafeDriveSolutions that’s great to hear and thanks for getting back to my comment so quickly. Could we expect the a229 to now be as clear as the a139?
I dont understand why cant you purchase the front and interior version of this without the rear camera. Also it would be nice to have some suction mount because I need a dash cam in my car and in my truck for work so it is easier to switch between those two
You can purchase a front and interior camera seperately.
With the ability to add another camera to the A229, can a 2nd rear camera be connected to it?
So you mean instead of adding an interior camera add a second re ar camera?
@@SafeDriveSolutions yes
@@akalkendi They do not have a longer cable available at this time. Not sure if it will be available in the future.
I wonder if anything is of noticeable change with the new Version: V1.1_231208 firmware from your great review.-
1. Optimized: Image quality for front cam and rear cam.
2. Added: Support exFat file format.
3. Fixed: Bluetooth connection.
4. Other bugs fixed.
Rear camera Firmware Version: V1.0_231207
1. Fixed: Rotate and exposure settings cannot be kept after powering off.
2. IQ updated.
3. Other bugs fixed.
Viofo A229 Pro Dash Cam Firmware Update Coming
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Viofo A229 Pro Dash Cam Firmware Update Is Here
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@@SafeDriveSolutions Thanks. think I've made my mind up on this dash cam now. thanks for the excellent reviews on your channel!
I have the VIOFO a229 pro why is my rear camera video image is upside down?
You need to update it to new firmware. Viofo A229 Pro Dash Cam Firmware Update Is Here
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does the a229 use less energy if the GPS is turned off?
yes but not much
Can the A229 firmware be updated using WiFi from the app or does the SD card need to be removed and the update downloaded on the SD card, similar to the previous model?
you need to remove sd card and update or there is a way to update using a cable and a new iphone 15 pro max or android usbc device.
@@SafeDriveSolutions Thank You! I do have a new iPhone 15 pro max. That will help. Also, I saw in another question with regards to viewing camera data. Can you view the camera footage through the app or does the footage have to be viewed on the device screen or by removing the SD card and viewing it on an external SD compatible device? Also, can the dashcam be viewed remotely from the phone via the app and will notifications be sent to the phone when a collision is detected? Sorry for so many questions as I am trying to decide which camera to purchase. Your videos are very informative. Thanks!
My worry is if someone breaks into the vehicle and steals the dash cam with all of the videos. What camera would you recommend, money no option, for all the protections and quality the VIOFO A229 offers with the ability to view the data from the cloud?
@@kentryadams7478 view through smartphone app while sitting in vehicle with ignition on. Or you can takle sd card out and view on desktop computer. it cann not be viewed remotely.
@@kentryadams7478 Blackvue but it is not same video quality. make sure you have a battery pack
Dumb question maybe, does it only save to sdcard? Does it have save to cloud feature ? I mean someone breaking into the car/truck could steal the sdcard if they see the dashcam... right ?
Yes only saves to sd card.
@@SafeDriveSolutions bought the A229Pro last night. Thanks for the detailed video.
very nice
Great review! I just bought the A229 Pro, and I'm very sure they'll iron out a large amount of the issues rather soon. The image quality is insane!
About the hardware kit, you said it needs this for parking mode. Is this just a case of it needing power, or does it really need the hardware kit? My USB plug in the car keeps power just fine when parked, so I thought it might do fine with just the USB.
the hardwire cord will give you low battery protection and parking mode features here is a new video of a new beta firmware hopefully being released soon czcams.com/video/OkdrAYtqkKI/video.html
I don’t speak English, write which one is better? Am I considering Mai70 810 or Viofo A229pro?
Viofo a229 pro
Thank you so much!
Awaiting 4K @ 60fps recording. 60fps really is so much better than 30fps, not just for smoother playback, but for getting number plates. Having twice the frame rate, you have a better ability to find number plates at the ideal/sharpest frame. I find a higher frame rate picks up number plates better than a higher resolution
Not sure if it is a priority for any manufacturer. But i heard of a telephoto lens add on coming soon to a dash camera
@@SafeDriveSolutions It’s a shame as my $50 10+ year old Xiaomi Mi Cam can easily pick up license plates of oncoming traffic on a 110km/h highway at 1080p/60fps
60fps means less light is received by sensor so to compensate this ISO must be higher and more noise is visible.
I would rather have 1/2 the motion blur (not just from the other moving car, but also from my cars vibration and moving) than one stop difference in ISO speed (light). Not that much difference in background noise for one stop of ISO speed. A brighter lens could also make up the difference. The reason manufacturers aren't pushing 4k 60fps is because it would require upgraded hardware $$$. Current hardware is not capable.
@@paulmartinez1176 great point. Have to stay competitive in the market. Maybe in the future. but i think they will go 8K first or improve on STARVIS 2 tech
Great video but the emphasis on the "A" driving me bonkers. 🤣
I bought the n4 pro based on a previous video and now i don't know if I should have bought this one. Your videos are too long and confusing. Please just sum up pros and cons of each unit spreadsheet style so we can make an informed decision.
I think the N4 Pro has a good video quality.
The Viofo A229 Pro is currently the best dashcam on the market. Better than Vantrue, and definitely better than Nextbase.
Yes Viofo makes a great camera
The camera doesn't turn on
The screen is black and no lights at all
How to fix it?
Are you using cigarette lighter cable?
The issue is fps. Who makes a quality reliable HD dashcam with 60fps???
Viofo a139 pro does 60fps, viofo a229 plus does 60fps
! ! It seems to me the BIGGEST difference between the two is that the 229 is self-contained! It has it's own LCD screen. You don't need a smart phone with an app to operate it. The 129 requires you to have a smart phone. If the phone is lost, stolen busted, you're screwed.
All the units have an sd card that it records all videos to
My point exactly. You need something else on the 129 to insert the card to see the video or to set up the camera. OR does the 229 not display the menu of settings and functions on it's LCD?@@SafeDriveSolutions. . . EXCELLENT videos by the way!
One dealbreaker. HDR can not be triggered by sunset and sunrise data. So every day you should make a correction for sunset. My Casio watch can predict that based on manually entered coordinates. Viofo can easily use GPS to get that. I can't get it why Viofo is not so smart?
WHat bugs me is having to still change Daylight Savings time every 6 months on dash cameras. It would be great if they fixed it.
@@SafeDriveSolutions Implementing auto DST to every timezone would be relatively easy for viofo. Back to the HDR. Viofo can make switch on/off base on light conditions but still the switch take about 8 seconds. It is to slow for tunnels and parking lots so the best way is to keep it always on ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
a229 pro parking mode 24 hour power off not working
Are you using HK4 parking mode cable? Did you set 24 hour for timer? What firmware?
Yes HK4 HARDWIRE KIT 24 hour Low Bitrate firmware v1.0_230928 @@SafeDriveSolutions
micro sd card kingston 512gb
Shall we have more details? Do you mean that the camera will turn off during the parking mode or it cannot enter parking mode? If it can enter parking mode but cannot last for 24 hours, please change the settings on the voltage cut-off selector to a lower position. If it can last longer, then the power from your car battery is insufficient and the selector will cut off power to protect your battery. If it cannot enter parking mode, then you need to check the hardwire kit installation. It is better to open a ticket to get further help.
working thank you @@ViofoDashcamOfficial
The impact test was stupid, maybe tap the bumper or something other than the windshield...
We use windshield as it will not damage my paint. Windshield allows for the test to happen. You would be surprised how many dash cams dont work properly on this test
Can you please stop saying “Let’s Go!” Not cool man. Not you!! Forget bout it!!! Feel me!
Lets GO
@@SafeDriveSolutions lol. Aight. Let’s Go!!!
Just got done watching a video where a guy had a new vantrue s1 pro and a viofo a229 pro side by side( no review...just raw video in silence) and time and time again when pausing(especially at night) the vantrue showed the license plate while the viofo over exposes the plate and it is just a white blob. The Amazon deal today with black friday/cyber monday brought the S1 pro all the way down to 207.00 with a 45.00 discount on top of that so after tax it was 181.00.....so I bought one. It was down to these two units....both came out about the same time with similar tech. In the end it was about the s1 being 100.00 less. Any thoughts?
At first glance the viofo looked a bit sharper but then I realized the vantrue camera filter or whatever you call it was just a bit "warmer" which resulted in those better license plate reads with less over exposure...less glare from lights. I will edit with the link to the video...would appreciate your thoughts.
Here it is...just a raw vid side by side comparison: czcams.com/video/l0WMpgBwu-I/video.htmlsi=Uico0VVBqIJThFZZ
Appreciate you man!
Another edit: When watching that video I posted pause it at 1:00 and zoom in on the lit row of signs on the right. Viofo shows a bunch of white block signs on top of each other with no words. The Vantrue camera not only shows readable signs but they are actually different colors....white, black, yellow and a purple one. Huge difference there. Vantrue doing something there being able to see colors and read the signs that viofo isn't.
Thoughts on that?
I do not hide it in this review. Viofo has to do some firmware adjustments to HDR (High Dynamic Range) The Viofo Mini2 which is less than half the price of a A229 Pro does a better job at night. So nothing surprises me. But I also have never used an S1 Pro.
I can't find that video. All I see it the S1 pro vs the A229 DUO or Plus. Can you post it, please.
czcams.com/video/l0WMpgBwu-I/video.htmlsi=YKWM6IEKUpVEsJzS
it's not a 4k camera when rear camera is active.
I think you are thinking of vantrue n4
Dont you need a hardware kit to enable parking monitoring ??????
Yes a HK4 cable
@@SafeDriveSolutionsyou are the best. Thanks for replying. I watched a VIOFO video and they are talking about a kit. Type C HK4 with 8pcs full set circuit fuse tap. For $25. Is that the same or is this something else. Thanks in advance.
@@osint6372 yes
@@SafeDriveSolutions Thank You Sir. I think I will get the VIOFO A229 PRO...and also get the Dongar adapter to wire. I am on the fence about getting the front camera only and get a separate one just for the rear....Any thoughts on that ??
@@SafeDriveSolutions Will the Dongar 10 Pin work in a 2024 CX-5 Mazda???