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

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.

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.

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.

Been running this for about 2 weeks now. Coming from the Viofo A129 Pro Duo (Purchased June 2020) that died Jan 2026 this is a huge upgrade for me. Voice controls are a big plus instead of reaching and tapping buttons. The quality of the videos are crispy clear. The Viofo app connects to the camera immediately unlike my old camera which I had to keep going into my wifi settings and selecting it. (I have a samsung s23) Everything is super fast and responsive (maybe because its new or maybe because I adapted to the old so everything is just better). This one has GPS huge plus and automatically sets time and date (my old one didnt have that). I've always liked the design of these because they are minimal and dont block my view. It was also a self install. I had installed my old A129 viofo myself 6 years ago and forgot what a pain in the butt it was because I have a Civic Hatchback and had to run the rear camera wire through the hatch itself but overall it was a fairly easy and clean set up. The cables provided were long, so the excess I tucked away in the liner and through my glove box. Quality is great so hopefully this one lasts just as long as my old one! Very happy with my purchase thus far and will definitely update if anything changes.

For some reason, they put a 19 foot long cable (not exaggerating) for the rear facing camera. Makes the rear camera unusable. Unless I wanna curl up 18 feet of cable and have it laying on my dash or looped around my rearview mirror. They also have a chip in the cable, so you cannot use any other USB-C to USB-C. You have to use the cable that comes with it, or spend another $10 on an appropriate length cable from their website. Next let’s talk about the quality of that rear facing camera. On the A129 the night time picture was shockingly clear, on this, there is no picture. Just black. The camera is trash. And lastly, it’s also chipped to only work with VIOFO branded SD cards. I have a Sandisk extreme pro U3 A2 V30 yet after one minute it stops recording and beeps saying “card slow” on the screen. The VIOFO card is a U3 A2 V30 but now I can’t use the camera without spending another $50 to get the one chipped by the VIOFO. I miss the A129. *update* they messaged and told me that I put the rear camera in the wrong place. As if they have any right to tell me where I want the rear facing camera. The A129 came with different length cables for the rear camera, but I guess this company has become anti free choice. They also claimed that the slow card issue is caused by low quality cards. But the fact is Sandisk makes the best in the industry which is why most professionals use them in their photo, video, and drone cameras. And after comparing the sandisk to the VIOFO brand card, the VIOFO is extremely low quality. They didn’t say anything about the extremely low night time video quality of the rear facing camera. They need to go back to the drawing board and make it more like the older a129. Definitely won’t be buying VIOFO again. *second update* After a few months, it started doing this thing where it keeps turning off and back on. As soon as it turns on, it just restarts again. I would unplug it and plug it back in, and it would start working again. But as of a couple weeks ago, no matter what I do, it just sits there restarting over and over again and wont stay on.... Took it off the window and threw it in the garbage today.

I had a minor fender bender and I wish Ibhad a dash cam. At that point I looked up the best dash cams and Viofo was always in the conversation. I bought the A229 pro bundle that included the hard wire kit for my 2014 Honda Odyssey Elite. I wasn’t 100% sure about hardwiring but it wasn’t a big price difference. I got the Dongar 7-pin adapter for the mean time which also included a type c cable that I connected to the A229 front camera. Install: I initially mounted the front camera too low on my window. I reached out to the company and they got me in contact with the support line who is shipping me replacement stickers. Stupid me there is an extra set of stickers as well as a glass position sticker. I don’t know if the glass positioning sticker would have worked I mounted it where there are those little black circles near the top of the windshield. The rear camera gets power and pushes data via a usb c cable that is provided. I have a trunk hatch so this required feeding the usb cable through the rubber wire loom that connects the hatch and the car body. Then popped out the rear quarter panel and went from there then under the sideboards and up the A pillar (below the airbag) and across the headliner. I think most people take the pure headliner route but going across the sideboards made me short by 3ft. I used a usb-c extension cable to make up the difference. Settings: lots of different settings. I ended up setting the timezone offset, mirrored the rear camera and turned off the camera model, position and speed overlay. Also set loop to 3-min. One weird thing is that setting the time offset results in the correct time on the video overlay, but the file timestamp (when downloaded) is double shifted. For example, I’m in PDT (GMT-7). At 1pm PDT, the video overlay says 1pm, but the file info would say 6 am (shifted another 7 hours). Voice commands: work super good. Turn on WiFi is the best one if you like to connect from your phone Phone app: works ok, about 2-second delay in video. The main way I use to download videos, though 4k videos are quite big (800mb for 3 min) Video screen: it’s ok, really just for previewing your video and options. Since it’s mounted on your windshield it’s at an angle which makes it a little harder. It would be cool if there was a HDMi out so you could use that rear camera to a separate screen. Video quality: front camera has been looking good daytime and night, rain and oveecast. Haven’t tried really sunny weather. The 4k is good for reading license plates. The 2k on the back works fine as well

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.

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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.