VIOFOA229 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.

Bought two of these kits for my vehicles. It cannot be understated how critical it is to have a quality dash/rear cam these days. Wife was in a small fender bender a few months ago- she was hit by a senior driver who cut through an intersection, that's when we discovered most police departments do not even file reports anymore (we were told it's not their job to play middleman)! So the burden of proof is on those involved!! Big shocker when the person who hits you, lies to their insurance. Yeah.... it's like that these days and everyone plays a victim. So have the proof when needed. Where I live people have 2 years to file a claim against you in any collision. Know your states laws on this stuff!! Also, make sure you set your system up properly. Settings (record audio and speed etc..) matter as much as a good quality picture.The install is as hard as you make it, just go slow and do it on a cool day unless you like to bake in the sun!

I have been researching Viofo now for a while and the A229 Pro is the most reasonable option for me. It offers high quality images and video along with a brand that has been outperforming competitors. I installed the A229 Pro in my 2024 GMC 2500HD with ease. The wiring provided was long enough to wire both the front and rear camera. I did purchase the wiring needed to have constant power for Parking Mode which is a nice feature of this dash cam. I have been using the camera for about a month now and have had no issues even in warmer temperatures. Camera quality:Better quality than competitorsWifi connectivity:Like that I can connect to wifi to download videosValue for money:While not cheap, the camera is reasonably priced compared to other dash camerasFunctionality:I love the features this camera has to offer especially the parking mode option. The video quality is amazing!

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.

This is the 6th dash camera I have purchased. It is by far the best, meaning it works. The directions are in English not some form of useless un-readable English. The following are things that it does which my other dash cameras said they did but actually didn’t - Shows the correct time and date, shows the videos right side up when viewed, loops the videos on the sim card, records one video directly after the last video. (I witness an accident the week of 6/2/25 and my then dash camera recorded right before and right after the accident but missed the 3 seconds of the accident itself.) SPEND the extra $100 or $150 on this quality dash cam as cheaper ones will not perform as advertised.My only wish is the cameras to have a wider view angle.