Nothing special about this camera 📸 Junk I have one VIOFO A129 Pro 😢 don’t work junk 😢😢 They were famous became because of this Sony starvis 2 cheap. Nothing special. 😮😢😢 I watched Videos like you guys it’s a scam you guys don’t care about people all you care more video to post to get paid better 😮😢😢😢😢 Recording but not recording and it’s showing the videos two months past not present. How is doing? I have no idea. 🤷♂️ And now not even connecting with app :( I thought it as the card I bought second SD card still nothing junk 😮😢😢😢
Hi there, I'm really sorry to hear about the issues you're experiencing with your VIOFO A129 Pro. It sounds incredibly frustrating to deal with recording problems and app connectivity issues. If the problem persists, please reach out to our support team at info@blackboxmycar.com or via Live Chat.
I tried this dashcam several weeks ago in my 2023 Accord Touring sedan. I found one fatal flaw with this unit - it conflicted with my wireless Android Auto. When my car connected to my phone, it terminated the Wi-Fi connection with the Viofo. When the Viofo connected to the Wi-Fi, it terminated my Android Auto connection. If these two cannot co-exist with each other, then I’d rather keep the Android Auto and ditch the Viofo, which I returned to Amazon. Too bad, as I really liked the Viofo.
Totally hear ya, this is a common complaint with a lot of dash cam wifi systems. Most of the time you can leave your phone connected to the android auto alone, and only turn on the camera wifi when you actually need to watch/download videos. Alternatively, if the connections are bullying-out each other, then you can actually stop this in the settings of your phone. Try switching to airplane mode when you connect to the camera, and if that works, try disabling "smart network switch" in the connectivity settings of your phone.
Unfortunately, the VIOFO A119 Mini 2 is a front-only dash cam, and a rear camera cannot be added to it. If you're looking for a setup that includes both front and rear coverage, you might consider exploring other dash cam models that support dual-channel recording. If you have any other questions or need assistance finding a suitable dash cam setup, feel free to reach out to our support team at info@blackboxmycar.com or chat with us via Live Chat. We're here to help you find the right solution for your needs!
See you guys , you guys advertising or saying or explaining or showing what’s the best camera and you guys keep forgetting what is the best app with cameras because all this cameras has junk junk app blackvue all this famous cameras they have apps you cannot use what is the point paying for camera, 50% is useless 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢
Hi there, I understand how important a reliable app is when using a dash cam, and I’m sorry to hear about your frustration. The app experience can significantly impact how easily you can access and manage your dash cam footage. While some users have had issues, others find that apps like BlackVue's offer valuable features, such as live view, video playback, and easy file sharing.
Great video, I just ordered the Mini 2. BUT, Please fix your crooked eye glasses. I'm OCD as heck and it really bugs me. (I know it's my problem and not yours:-)
Today I installed viofo 119 min 2.. I have forgotten to remove small protection white film on sticky pad. I only removed red protection film. i have installed without Electrostatic sticker What can i do right now
The electrostatic sticker is fully optional! You don't need to apply it, it just means you'll have to clean the windshield a bit more to get rid of the residue when taking off the camera mount from the windshield.
Awesome glad to hear it :D! Normally there's a setting preventing your phone from working properly here, so if you have an iPhone for example, turn off the "smart network switch" setting, found at the bottom of your cellular settings.Or you can stick to switching to airplane mode each time@@jayes4859
I've been using this dash cam for a few weeks now, and I've tried different editing programs, but no matter what I try to zoom in on licence plate it's allways blurry as opposed to watching these reviews where the plates are nice and clear? what gives?
Sorry to hear that's been your experience there. I'd recommend getting another set of eyes on the footage to see if there are potentially any issues with the less of your camera. Send the footage to whoever you purchased it from to take a look.
Based on the recording settings for the VIOFO A119 Mini 2, when set to its highest resolution of 2592P x 1944P @ 30fps with a medium bitrate, you'll typically use around 6-8GB per hour of recording. To give you a clearer picture, based on this tool's estimate, a 1.2-hour video is approximately 16GB at maximum bitrate. For more detailed information about SD card capacities and recording lengths, feel free to check out our SD card page: www.blackboxmycar.com/pages/sd-cards.
The dash cam does have wifi, but it won't work in the way that you're looking for. The wifi from the dash cam is not a true wifi network, so it will only allow you to view footage on your phone and change settings, both when you're nearby. If you want to have the camera connect to your home router for remote viewing, that's going to be significantly more advanced, and require a clud compatible camera, like what's offered by BlackVue.
Is there a way to connect a rear facing camera to this? If not then what is the best option for running a front and rear facing cam? I like the price range of the mini 2 so moving up in price is not ideal. Thanks
You cannot connect a rear facing dash cam to the A119 Mini 2. Some people have considered adding an additional Mini 2 in the rear, or you can consider the new VIOFO VS1 model. Alternatively, you can upgrade to a true 2-channel model like the A229 Pro 2CH
It doesn't matter much, it's personal preference! It's a backup port in case there are powering issues, we cover the reason for it in our Evolution of the A119 series video. In my opinion, the port on the mount is a bit cleaner :).
I’ve had the A119 v2 for about 5 years and it worked fine until I actually needed it. Recently a car hit me and fled. I wasn’t worried because I knew I would have had a clear visual on the car and it’s plate. But when I took a look at the files they were corrupted leading back about a month. Unreadable files about 2mb in size, so I know it wasn’t even recording full clips. It even corrupted older files that I know recorded properly. There’s only a small section of files that work. Now I’m looking for a new camera that backs up to the cloud instantly.
Sorry to hear that, sounds like it was likely an issue with the SD card in the camera, which on average needs to be replaced every year. If you'd like a camera that uploads to the cloud, then BlackVue would be a great option.
Nothing special about this camera 📸
Junk I have one VIOFO A129 Pro 😢 don’t work junk 😢😢
They were famous became because of this Sony starvis 2 cheap. Nothing special. 😮😢😢
I watched Videos like you guys it’s a scam you guys don’t care about people all you care more video to post to get paid better 😮😢😢😢😢
Recording but not recording and it’s showing the videos two months past not present. How is doing? I have no idea. 🤷♂️ And now not even connecting with app :( I thought it as the card I bought second SD card still nothing junk 😮😢😢😢
Hi there, I'm really sorry to hear about the issues you're experiencing with your VIOFO A129 Pro. It sounds incredibly frustrating to deal with recording problems and app connectivity issues.
If the problem persists, please reach out to our support team at info@blackboxmycar.com or via Live Chat.
I tried this dashcam several weeks ago in my 2023 Accord Touring sedan. I found one fatal flaw with this unit - it conflicted with my wireless Android Auto. When my car connected to my phone, it terminated the Wi-Fi connection with the Viofo. When the Viofo connected to the Wi-Fi, it terminated my Android Auto connection. If these two cannot co-exist with each other, then I’d rather keep the Android Auto and ditch the Viofo, which I returned to Amazon. Too bad, as I really liked the Viofo.
You only really need to connect to the Viofo when you need to download videos or watch them, right?
Totally hear ya, this is a common complaint with a lot of dash cam wifi systems. Most of the time you can leave your phone connected to the android auto alone, and only turn on the camera wifi when you actually need to watch/download videos.
Alternatively, if the connections are bullying-out each other, then you can actually stop this in the settings of your phone. Try switching to airplane mode when you connect to the camera, and if that works, try disabling "smart network switch" in the connectivity settings of your phone.
Just don’t buy VIOFO. Faulty cameras with shady lying support!
@@blackboxmycar Is there a wifi frequency setting that would help limit this interference? 2.4 or 5?
Is there anyway to add rear cam on this device?
Unfortunately, the VIOFO A119 Mini 2 is a front-only dash cam, and a rear camera cannot be added to it. If you're looking for a setup that includes both front and rear coverage, you might consider exploring other dash cam models that support dual-channel recording.
If you have any other questions or need assistance finding a suitable dash cam setup, feel free to reach out to our support team at info@blackboxmycar.com or chat with us via Live Chat. We're here to help you find the right solution for your needs!
Thank you. I'll just get a cheapee for the rear. Like your web moniker. I also have black boxes...everywhere.
See you guys , you guys advertising or saying or explaining or showing what’s the best camera and you guys keep forgetting what is the best app with cameras because all this cameras has junk junk app blackvue all this famous cameras they have apps you cannot use what is the point paying for camera, 50% is useless 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢
Hi there, I understand how important a reliable app is when using a dash cam, and I’m sorry to hear about your frustration. The app experience can significantly impact how easily you can access and manage your dash cam footage. While some users have had issues, others find that apps like BlackVue's offer valuable features, such as live view, video playback, and easy file sharing.
Seems like a nice dashcam glad it has the new star vs2. Also the new voice control is neet but seems kinda a headache
Thanks for the feedback Captain!
JUST DONT BUY VIOFO!
Are the review on your website fake? Are you deleting the negative reviews? A quick google search shows all the faults with Viofo cameras!
Very detailed review, thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Great video, I just ordered the Mini 2. BUT, Please fix your crooked eye glasses. I'm OCD as heck and it really bugs me. (I know it's my problem and not yours:-)
Glad you enjoyed the video, and I hope you like the camera just as much! Noted on the glasses XD
Today I installed viofo 119 min 2..
I have forgotten to remove small protection white film on sticky pad. I only removed red protection film. i have installed without Electrostatic sticker
What can i do right now
The electrostatic sticker is fully optional! You don't need to apply it, it just means you'll have to clean the windshield a bit more to get rid of the residue when taking off the camera mount from the windshield.
I'm able to connect to the dashcam wifi but the live video on the app is not, it is buffering and not showing anthing. Any ideas?
Sorry to hear that, please try setting your phone to airplane mode before connecting to the camera's wifi.
@@blackboxmycar thanks. IT WORKS!!
Awesome glad to hear it :D! Normally there's a setting preventing your phone from working properly here, so if you have an iPhone for example, turn off the "smart network switch" setting, found at the bottom of your cellular settings.Or you can stick to switching to airplane mode each time@@jayes4859
Viofo app wifi and product design is bad. Nothing works. Dash cams are important. Buy something more expansive that works.
@@soundmixervegas Nothing works, really.
Just bought this as a lightning deal on Amazon. Looking forward to it
I've been using this dash cam for a few weeks now, and I've tried different editing programs, but no matter what I try to zoom in on licence plate it's allways blurry as opposed to watching these reviews where the plates are nice and clear? what gives?
Sorry to hear that's been your experience there. I'd recommend getting another set of eyes on the footage to see if there are potentially any issues with the less of your camera. Send the footage to whoever you purchased it from to take a look.
90% of the video is the guys face.
Can you not use a usb adapter (mini to C) to continue using the existing cables, even the parking mode kits..?
It's very unlikely this type of connection will work.
Hello. How much memory does it take by an hour of recording on highest settings please?
Based on the recording settings for the VIOFO A119 Mini 2, when set to its highest resolution of 2592P x 1944P @ 30fps with a medium bitrate, you'll typically use around 6-8GB per hour of recording.
To give you a clearer picture, based on this tool's estimate, a 1.2-hour video is approximately 16GB at maximum bitrate.
For more detailed information about SD card capacities and recording lengths, feel free to check out our SD card page: www.blackboxmycar.com/pages/sd-cards.
@@blackboxmycar thx a lot!
Does it have wifi so that I can remotely view my parked car with the dashcam using the wifi from my home router?
The dash cam does have wifi, but it won't work in the way that you're looking for. The wifi from the dash cam is not a true wifi network, so it will only allow you to view footage on your phone and change settings, both when you're nearby. If you want to have the camera connect to your home router for remote viewing, that's going to be significantly more advanced, and require a clud compatible camera, like what's offered by BlackVue.
@@blackboxmycar thanks for info! I just subscribed.
How come there’s a white patch on the license plate at 3:14 for the V3? Was it the windscreen that’s dirty or something else? 🤔
That's the reflection from the headlights!
Is there a way to connect a rear facing camera to this? If not then what is the best option for running a front and rear facing cam? I like the price range of the mini 2 so moving up in price is not ideal. Thanks
You cannot connect a rear facing dash cam to the A119 Mini 2. Some people have considered adding an additional Mini 2 in the rear, or you can consider the new VIOFO VS1 model. Alternatively, you can upgrade to a true 2-channel model like the A229 Pro 2CH
@@blackboxmycar I was actually looking at the a229 plus right after commenting. Thanks for the quick response!
There are two ways to plug in the power cable which one to use ?
It doesn't matter much, it's personal preference! It's a backup port in case there are powering issues, we cover the reason for it in our Evolution of the A119 series video.
In my opinion, the port on the mount is a bit cleaner :).
Is there an ODB cable I can use for this?
There is not currently an OBD cable option for Viofo cameras. There are rumors of one coming in the following months!
I’ve had the A119 v2 for about 5 years and it worked fine until I actually needed it. Recently a car hit me and fled. I wasn’t worried because I knew I would have had a clear visual on the car and it’s plate. But when I took a look at the files they were corrupted leading back about a month. Unreadable files about 2mb in size, so I know it wasn’t even recording full clips. It even corrupted older files that I know recorded properly. There’s only a small section of files that work.
Now I’m looking for a new camera that backs up to the cloud instantly.
Sorry to hear that, sounds like it was likely an issue with the SD card in the camera, which on average needs to be replaced every year. If you'd like a camera that uploads to the cloud, then BlackVue would be a great option.
Don’t buy VIOFO!
I know there is a problem with overheating?
How do you know?
We have not found any issues with overheating for this unit yet.