Your "how to" video is outstanding! You don't mess around with details that don't matter and explain things so clearly. This little dashcam is so simple yet has lots of cool features. Thanks for the extra effort and the "outtakes" you had in the beginning and in the middle! Love the humor.
I kept thinking you were saying beautiful dash cam, not viofo dash cam. I just thought you loved dash cams so much you called them beautiful. It works either way. Great video!!
Two years after publish I saw this video after getting my own Viofo A129. This video was perfect for easily explaining the features I need to know about. Thanks for the outstanding production!
I just installed my Pro Duo this week, and became tremendously frustrated at a few things. So here's a pro tip this video glosses over, which is immensely important: After turning Wifi ON, you MUST exit out of the option menus and return to home screen before Wifi actually turns ON. Not knowing this led to quite a few minutes of frustration the first time I setup my DashCam.
3 Years since you made this video - and it has helped me tons ! Thanks for simplifying and explaining it so well - just got this installed a day ago and trying to get my head around it....
Thanks very much for the feedback! We've been considering updating this guide, but it's still the same process for current VIOFO models, and we are very glad it still proves useful :)
I thank you from my beautiful ipad for your beautiful explanation of the beautiful viofo on this beautiful day, also from my beautiful wife from a beautiful Holland.
Kind of interesting how you have the live feed with Cellular radio on. Plenty of folks on the forums have been commenting how you need to have it off in order to view the feed on the app. On another note, VIOFO support rep stated they know about this and said it's only affecting iOS users, with no plans on a fix in the near future.
Great walk through! My advice is to flash any needed firmware update FIRST before changing any settings. Otherwise you're just going to have to do them all over again.
Thanks for an excellent video. I certainly needed this to set up my A129 Pro Duo. The manual isn't a lot of use. You have a new subscriber. Have a nice day.
You produced and posted an outstanding video my friend! I just ordered this dash cam earlier today and your video was exactly what I was looking for. Thank you for sharing it as it is much appreciated!
I'm so glad to find this video ! I was having NO luck getting my files to play back. Just got a flood of still images. Now with the corrected settings, my "beautiful camera" seems to be functioning "beautifully" !
Thank you so much for making this video! I got this same exact one for my wife. You really took some time to make this video and it shows, keep up the good work!
Your videos really did help me with a ton of information and helped me decide on a dashcam. I got a 129. Apart from all the good things and short comings covered here, I felt a couple of things were missing and which were important for me. I wanted to have a 4 side coverage. Since there are none such around (at least I could not find it), I decided to go for 2 dashcams with a dual (front & rear) cameras. So in all 4 different views from 2 different dashcams (front & rear twice). Here is where I ran into a couple of issues that were important for me. 1.I cannot connect 2 different Viofo Dashcams to my Viofo App on my mobile app simultaneously. This is the case even if both were Viofo Dashcams. I will have to decide which of the two I want to connect my mobile to. Alternatively, I will have to buy myself another mobile phone connection and then have both the Dashcam recordings in two separate mobiles. 2. The second is that I cannot connect a single A 129 to two different mobiles simultaneously (the 2nd being my backup mobile). Imaginary/ Hypothetical ? Not really. I actually have this on a GPS tracker that I use. 2 different devices (like 2 different dashcams). Their mobile App can store (and therefore track) multiple devices to a single app. Additionally, I have this on 2 different mobiles (not sure if it can be added on more…I did not need it on more though). Not that I am in any way connected to it nor am I being sponsored to say so, but OneLap Go is one such (there could be more) where I live in India….So I am speaking from the experience of using multiple trackers on a single mobile app and the use of tracking on different set of mobiles simultaneously. My plan is to travel a lot across different regions that speak different languages …..communication issues could come up…hence…. So now I have to decide how I wish to go about the 2nd Dashcam to ensure 4 side coverage - any dashcam other than a Viofo or to live with 2 mobiles each capturing one set of dashcams. I am still learning many of the features of the Dashcam….
Since the wifi channel of each camera is independent, there is no way to connect to two cameras with one phone simultaneously. It is just like your phone can only connect to one LTE at the same time. Meanwhile, one channel cannot be connected to two phones as it is not like LTE which is emanative.
Thanks for all the cool information it should save us a lot of time. If I want to use the rear camera as a backup camera is that possible and can I hook it up to an IPad Pro for a larger screen?
The VIOFO camera is not able to be directly wired to an iPad or other third party screen for viewing like this, though you can connect via the camera's wifi for live-view. Live-view for backing up is not recommended as sometimes there can be a few seconds delay, and pulling up the feed on your iPad each time will likely be tedious. Beyond that, as the rear camera is designed to stick to the rear windshield, the rear camera angle for most vehicles will not be ideal for backing up.
@@blackboxmycar Thank You so much for sharing you expertise advice and going the extra mile. Keep up the good work on your video It’s helping a lot of people.
An excellent video, thankyou, , I was having issues with playback on Mac so I can now rest. You have been thorough with the processes required for easy set up of my Viofo 4k. Awesome!
You recommend the Low Bitrate Recording setting in order to capture video when parked. Why do you not recommend Auto Event Detection? It seems to me that less SD card space and less power would be needed if using Auto Event Detection, yet any "incidents" while parked would still be recorded. Right? Also for those who do use Auto Event Detection, would you suggest any other setting changes (e.g Parking G-Sensor or Parking Motion Detection)?
Hi Glenn, there might have been a miscommunication in our video, but we've double checked with our Sales team and this is what they asked me to communicate over to you: - Low Bitrate Recording uses less power compared to Auto Event Detection so you'll actually get more parking mode time out of it - Yes, if you're using Auto Event Detection, any incident while parked will still be recorded - If you're using Auto Event Detection, we recommend setting the G-Sensor to the highest sensitivity, and motion detection to be at the lowest Hope this helps! If you need any other clarifications, contact us directly at info[at]blackboxmycar.com!
Can the dashcam pick up sound/conversation in the car ? Does one need to activate a setting ? Or does one need to buy an external mic and connect it to the dashcam ?
Yes, the voice can be recorded if you have turned on the MIC. You can turn on/off this function by pressing the MIC button. Besides, so sorry that the A129Pro cannot support an external mic.
@@VIOFO-CS Thanks much ! Will try it out....hoping I can make out easily when the mic is on or not....for I would not want to learn that hard way that I switched it off just when I wanted the recording saved...
@viofo-cs tried it out...thought I would share about the model that I have - On the dashcam screen a small icon turns Green when the mic is On and White when the mic is turned Off....Thanks again.
I believe in the video you indicated the parking modes should always be set as "on". I thought I read they should be turned off when regular video recording is in use. ??
Hey there! Just got my new Viofo dashcam. This video was very helpful. Thank you! Just one question... Once the front dashcam is mounted to the windshield, how do you physically connect the camera to a computer via USB? You included this as an option, but it’s not clear to me how to accomplish this. Seems like removing the micro sod card would be the only option after mounting to the windshield. I’ll link for another video in case this is covered elsewhere.
Hi kelli, Thanks for watching! The front camera does slide off the mount and can be taken out the car, just slide it to the right! If you did not want to keep doing this you can just take our the SD card instead :)
I have this same cam. Recently, it’s built-in WiFi loses connection with my iPhone. Cam still records. Can you help me determine is it the camera or my 3yro iPhone? Delete the app and then reinstall? Firmware update? I don’t know where to begin. Thanks, Tony A.
I wish to pair multiple remotes to my A129 Plus but it seems to only pair with one. Is that a limitation? It would be nice to swap out just the camera between cars but keep the remotes taped in place.
Yes, you can switch the live-view feed of the screen of the front camera purely to the rear camera at all times. Do note that the viewing angle of the camera isn't always the best for reversing, but some people do use it like this, yes.
I have a Samsung Galaxy s10e and I can't see the wifi signal from my brand new Viofo A29 pro duo are they not compatible? And I did purchase it from you.
Excellent review Bro Tnx for that I learned more from your review…it’s very useful to us…VIOFO A129 plus w Sony Starvis sensor..,Super night vision,w GPS logger..
@4:45 when I click Connect To Camera it does not go to Live View. It takes me back through the whole connection process again , in other words it keeps taking me around in a circle . This is with Apple App. Can you tell me how to fix this. Thanks !
I have set up the date on the Viofo 119 V3 - no WiFi.. My problem is the 'Time Stamp' which is out of sync when I checked it the following day. I'm in Southern California. Can you let me know which one to select so it's always sync to SoCal time? I have selected 24 HRS instead of 12 HRS
great video: i bought a sandisk 128gb sd card. prior to powering up the dashcam how would I re-format the sd card to ensure it will work in my a129? the sd card is brand new
Hi! I'm Mar from Philippines, I'm using Viofo A119, is there a cable attach/connect to the side of Viofo that goes directly to my cellphone in order to watch bigger than Viofo Camera.
Assuming it's a micro USB cable, Is there a certain wall wart power adapter that's best to use when you need to power on the camera inside and not on the pc? I have a number of wall adapters but I don't want to fry the camera with something not to spec. Thanks!
I have the A129Plus Duo. I turned OFF the parking mode because I don't want to wake up with a dead battery on my car and with that Parking sensor sensor should be off right? What is the settings if I want my files protected when or if I get in to an accident?
BlackboxMyCar Thanks. But isn’t it the same mount the camera comes with? On the mount from the cam (gps or no gps) which you stick to the windshield, you slide the camera on from the right side. This allows you to mount it really closely to the right side of the mirror but not the left side.
Hi Chris, I see what you're saying. Unfortunately, there isn't a mount that will allow you to slide out the opposite way. The only way would be to install it upside down (which.. is a really bad idea).
Very helpful - thanks! I do have a question regarding parking mode - how quickly does it run down the battery? I have my car in my garage overnight - is it draining the battery when there is no motion? Also, can I not drive for several days or longer with my car in the garage without depleting the car battery? Finally, what if I leave my car at the airport for a week or two while I travel (...someday in the future), will this run my battery out? I really want to have parking mode active, but I fear coming back to a dead battery. What advice do you have?
Hi Tom, it depends on your settings, but yes - it will continue to drain your dash cam battery (not your car battery!) as your dash cam is technically still on but recording for any motion/event detection. Hardwiring your dash cam does not impact your car battery - it only charges from your car battery when you're driving it around! If you're leaving in your car for several days or longer, then we recommend getting a dash cam battery pack - look into the BlackboxMyCar BI-750 Dash Cam Battery :) And hey, if you have more questions, please contact us at info[at]blackboxmycar.com.
@@blackboxmycar Thanks! I was not aware that the VIOFO A129 Pro had an internal battery. I know that it had to be wired in to my car battery so that it does not lose power with the ignition being turn off so I assumed that it would draw from my car battery during parking mode. It sounds like the worst situation (if I left it in parking mode for a prolonged time) would be that the internal
Sure does. Had enough after 12 months and my replacement cam arrives tomorrow. Anyone who tells you differently probably sat at a desk for an hour and gave their opinion. Real life these are battery killers.
@@anguskukura2080 Thanks for sharing your experience! I have had the unit installed for about a year. I leave it in parking mode all the time. Mostly my car is in my garage with no movement. I drive someplace 2-3 times per week and during these outings park in public or store parking lots and the cam is regularly activated by nearby motion while parked. The cam is wired into my vehicle's battery. I have had no problem with the battery running down. Seems like people's experience with this will vary...
@@blackboxmycar thank you I just realized what I did. I plugged in a memory card reader to my phone and after picking the file I was able to zoom in that way. That’s the clearest image I can get.
I just got the A129plus duo. I have figured out just about everything except for one thing and I don't know if it's my phone or the Viofo. Every time I start the car, I have to manually connect my phone to the camera. Even though my Samsung S21 says connect automatically or just this time. I hit Connect automatically. Yet the next time I start the car, I have to go through the same procedure. Why is that ?
The wifi will turn off automatically once the camera enters Parking Mode or it has not been connected after ten minutes. So you need to manually connect your phone to the DC when you start your car.
Thanks for putting this together! One question: I noticed that my rear camera sometimes does not record. Your video shows you have more "F" files than "R" ones too; do you know why this happens? Also, can you please post a link on how to fix a bricked Viofo dashcam?
Hi Alex, good eye - it shouldn't be happening, and there should be an even number of "F" and "R" files. For us, we were grabbing a number of video files for the purpose of the video. If your VIOFO dash cam is bricked, we would recommend updating your firmware again. You can learn how to do that here: blackboxmycar.helpdocs.io/app/content/article/xva5w9paq1 Lastly, if that doesn't work for you and you happened to have purchased your VIOFO dash cam from us, then you can contact us at info[at]blackboxmycar.com for an RMA. Please provide us with your order number as well. Thanks - hope this helps!
i have had the a129 pro duo for about 2 yrs. and have some small issues with it and never was able to get in contact with anyone in tech support, and now for the past 2- 3 weeks it is not working at all, is there any way you could help me with some support, because when it is working correctly it is great dash cam.
Hi Norman, typically we only troubleshoot with customers who have purchased from us, but if you email us at info[at]blackboxmycar.com, we can see what we can do for you.
The system won’t allow me to activate Motion Detection and Parking Mode at the same time. Which should I use if I want it to record while I’m home asleep in my bed?
It depends where you are parked. If you are parked on a busy street it is better to be in parking mode (time-lapse) where it continuously records because in motion detection mode it will constantly start and stop draining more battery. If you are parked in a quiet area then motion detection mode would be recommended :)
You must be close to your car to pick up the camera's wifi and use the app. If you'd like to connect remotely, you'll need a cloud capable camera from a different brand such as BlackVue, along with a true wifi source to broadcast the camera's footage.
So I installed the a129 pro duo and after it powers on, it will record for about 30 seconds the record button will flash a few times and come back on solid, then about 10 seconds after that it will just keep flashing until I physically hit the record button on the camera to make it record again. I've formatted the SD card as well. Any ideas on this situation?
@@blackboxmycar it ended up being the SD card itself, I changed brands of SD card to the PNY128gb card and it works just fine. Didnt agree with the sandisk brand.
It sure can, but you can't connect to both at the same time. Do keep in mind that you only really need to connect to the camera to review footage or change settings, which can alternatively be done on the physical screen.
Can you connect a laptop to the camera WiFi and bulk download? I’m guessing if it CAN connect to the camera and you know the camera’s IP, you can use winscp to get into the camera file system.
BlackboxMyCar Because I’m lazy LOL I won’t lie. I use this trick on security cam and other network devices that otherwise don’t want to cough up their files. I’ve had to use a wireless access point as a USB storage device in a pinch before.
I installed VIOFO A129 at the Car Stereo Shop and I noticed that tech installed it via Hotwire. I assumed that recordings continue during the parking. Q1) I wonder if battery will run down? Q2) I wonder if the parking mode is still active on Hotwire?
So did they install using a "hardwire" kit? If so, that kit has a voltage regulator that is usually set to 12V. Once the battery tells the device it is below 12V, it will cut off the dash cam saving you from a dead battery. And you have to set Parking Mode in the app to have it active. Hoping BlackBoxMyCar will correct this if necessary.
it's March 2023 and the App settings have a few more options now - can you update and cover those, maybe just doing a pinned announcement above? thanks! one thing not covered is the Password for the camera network --- I had a HECK of a time finding that, thinking it might be in the documentation with the camera, but no!. You might at least mention that it's on the camera itself. .
Great Video... U mentioned taking off my dash cam and plugging it directly to the computer. Is the cam able to be taken off the windshield without destroying the stickem on the back of it... I want to be able to take it off and put it back on the windshield with out problems... JohnCat
Quick question everything is set but I can't see live video I have to load the video for me to see what I've been recording.. Any suggestions why live is just black out on both cameras
I recently installed an a129 and it was working well. Now, I can't see the live video image on my iphone. I can still control everything else on my phone, i just can't see any image. It worked fine when I installed it. I have deleted everything, done resets, etc and still can't figure it out. Any suggestion on how to fix this?
@@blackboxmycar Thanks for the quick reply. I looked in the video and manual but could not see any reference. I waited for the reply because I did not want to break anything if it was only controlled by software. It seemed very stiff to move so I did not force it and just waited for an expert to verify. Thanks again for the answer.
I recently installed a Viofo A129 pro in my car. I also downloaded the Dashcam Viewer to my Windows 10 PC so I can view them on a larger screen and use a better interface. When I viewed my videos on Dashcam Viewer using the included Viofo USB/Micro SD adapter for my Sandisk High Endurance 256 GB Micro SD card, the video stuttered throughout. I then used the SD/Micro SD adapter that was included with the Micro SD card and plugged it into an SD reader slot on my PC. The stuttering stopped, but straight lines are still showing "jaggies". However, I find that if I play back the same video in VLC Media Player it is virtually perfect and much clearer. The downside is that I don't get speed, GPS and mapping. I'm thinking there might be a problem regarding the video codec setting on the Viofo camera itself. It would be great if you could do a video explaining how to change that setting in the camera, as it doesn't appear in the menu. Well done video. Thanks!
Hi Curtis, unfortunately no, VIOFO dash cams do not offer Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), so if you're prioritizing that safety feature, we would recommend looking at Thinkware and IROAD dash cams.
What happens when you save a file. How many files are being locked - I guess my question is - with a file size of for example 5 minutes and something happens at 4:50 and the file is saved at 5:01 - will the file with the action be locked? Thanks in advance :)
So I have looked through countless places trying to find an answer to, "how to stop from auto-recording". Do you have any tips on how this can be done? I have the 256G card but I am away from home all week and the camera fills up (because I forget to turn "record" off) when I have nothing to record worth saving. I generally record when I approach the next shipper or consignee for my work.
Hey there. I can try and help with that, though it's going to depend on your situation. These A129 models have a REC button, and simply pressing it will cause the unit to stop recording, though that will eventually time out, and the unit will constantly beep at you if that sound is enabled, which is annoying. Alternatively, you can hold down the far left menu button and that will turn off the unit altogether. Once more, I don't know enough about your situation to really say about what would be best, but perhaps you can look into triggering your camera to go into parking mode in this situation where you don't need constant recording, and setting for parking mode to only record on more specific situations.
I am very impressive with your guiding video. I cannot reconnect to viofo a129 since I changed my phone from Samsung S7 edge to Oppo reno 5. Can you give me any recommendation. Your recommendation is highly appreciated.
Hi Vatha, have you upgraded your phone's firmware? You may need to do a hard reset on your VIOFO (or reset to factory default) and connect your new phone to it.
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Your "how to" video is outstanding! You don't mess around with details that don't matter and explain things so clearly. This little dashcam is so simple yet has lots of cool features. Thanks for the extra effort and the "outtakes" you had in the beginning and in the middle! Love the humor.
I kept thinking you were saying beautiful dash cam, not viofo dash cam. I just thought you loved dash cams so much you called them beautiful. It works either way. Great video!!
I was hearing that too, thank you for clarifying. I'll listen better when I replay it.
Two years after publish I saw this video after getting my own Viofo A129. This video was perfect for easily explaining the features I need to know about. Thanks for the outstanding production!
Awesome, thank you so much for the compliment :)
I just installed my Pro Duo this week, and became tremendously frustrated at a few things. So here's a pro tip this video glosses over, which is immensely important: After turning Wifi ON, you MUST exit out of the option menus and return to home screen before Wifi actually turns ON.
Not knowing this led to quite a few minutes of frustration the first time I setup my DashCam.
Do you know if i can use the app is im not in the car ?
3 Years since you made this video - and it has helped me tons ! Thanks for simplifying and explaining it so well - just got this installed a day ago and trying to get my head around it....
Thanks very much for the feedback! We've been considering updating this guide, but it's still the same process for current VIOFO models, and we are very glad it still proves useful :)
I thank you from my beautiful ipad for your beautiful explanation of the beautiful viofo on this beautiful day, also from my beautiful wife from a beautiful Holland.
Thank you for the beautiful compliment!
Great video, very clear and detailed. The instruction manual is a bit lacking, so the info here is much appreciated.
Glad it was helpful :D!
Best dash cam video ever
Kind of interesting how you have the live feed with Cellular radio on. Plenty of folks on the forums have been commenting how you need to have it off in order to view the feed on the app. On another note, VIOFO support rep stated they know about this and said it's only affecting iOS users, with no plans on a fix in the near future.
No plans to fix. Nice
Great walk through! My advice is to flash any needed firmware update FIRST before changing any settings. Otherwise you're just going to have to do them all over again.
Great point! Glad you liked the walkthrough!
Thanks for an excellent video. I certainly needed this to set up my A129 Pro Duo. The manual isn't a lot of use. You have a new subscriber. Have a nice day.
You produced and posted an outstanding video my friend! I just ordered this dash cam earlier today and your video was exactly what I was looking for. Thank you for sharing it as it is much appreciated!
Thank you for the compliments :)
Awesome video! , very informative! Thanks !😊
Thank you for the very fine video to set up the VIOFO 129 dash cam. Your directions are very helpful.
This was a big help. Thank you. I would like a video showing what to do if you need to play back a video after a car accident, like roadside.
Thanks for the feedback!
Thanks taking the time to make this video. That noise is truly stupid!!! What were they thinking? Good product, but horrible decision.
60fps is always better than 30fps to CLEARLY capture details like a moving vehicles license plate! I would pick 2k @ 60fp over 4k @ 30fps every time!
Thanks for your input, Sarmen!
I'm so glad to find this video ! I was having NO luck getting my files to play back. Just got a flood of still images. Now with the corrected settings, my "beautiful camera" seems to be functioning "beautifully" !
Great to hear! Glad everything is working well now :)
Once the WiFi is enabled on the camera it doesn’t seem to be picking up on my iPhone 15? Help please!
setting start at 6:35
Thank you so much for making this video! I got this same exact one for my wife. You really took some time to make this video and it shows, keep up the good work!
Awesome to hear that it helped you. Thank you!
Fantastic "help" video. The User Manual is not helpful - your video says it all. You had me up-and-running in
Excellent video I will order one immediately just because this video answered all my questions
Your videos really did help me with a ton of information and helped me decide on a dashcam.
I got a 129.
Apart from all the good things and short comings covered here, I felt a couple of things were missing and which were important for me.
I wanted to have a 4 side coverage. Since there are none such around (at least I could not find it), I decided to go for 2 dashcams with a dual (front & rear) cameras. So in all 4 different views from 2 different dashcams (front & rear twice). Here is where I ran into a couple of issues that were important for me.
1.I cannot connect 2 different Viofo Dashcams to my Viofo App on my mobile app simultaneously. This is the case even if both were Viofo Dashcams. I will have to decide which of the two I want to connect my mobile to. Alternatively, I will have to buy myself another mobile phone connection and then have both the Dashcam recordings in two separate mobiles.
2. The second is that I cannot connect a single A 129 to two different mobiles simultaneously (the 2nd being my backup mobile).
Imaginary/ Hypothetical ? Not really.
I actually have this on a GPS tracker that I use. 2 different devices (like 2 different dashcams). Their mobile App can store (and therefore track) multiple devices to a single app. Additionally, I have this on 2 different mobiles (not sure if it can be added on more…I did not need it on more though). Not that I am in any way connected to it nor am I being sponsored to say so, but OneLap Go is one such (there could be more) where I live in India….So I am speaking from the experience of using multiple trackers on a single mobile app and the use of tracking on different set of mobiles simultaneously.
My plan is to travel a lot across different regions that speak different languages …..communication issues could come up…hence…. So now I have to decide how I wish to go about the 2nd Dashcam to ensure 4 side coverage - any dashcam other than a Viofo or to live with 2 mobiles each capturing one set of dashcams.
I am still learning many of the features of the Dashcam….
Since the wifi channel of each camera is independent, there is no way to connect to two cameras with one phone simultaneously. It is just like your phone can only connect to one LTE at the same time. Meanwhile, one channel cannot be connected to two phones as it is not like LTE which is emanative.
Great video, thanks for posting. I just ordered the Viofo A129 Pro Duo. Looking forward to getting it all setup.
Thanks for all the cool information it should save us a lot of time. If I want to use the rear camera as a backup camera is that possible and can I hook it up to an IPad Pro for a larger screen?
The VIOFO camera is not able to be directly wired to an iPad or other third party screen for viewing like this, though you can connect via the camera's wifi for live-view. Live-view for backing up is not recommended as sometimes there can be a few seconds delay, and pulling up the feed on your iPad each time will likely be tedious. Beyond that, as the rear camera is designed to stick to the rear windshield, the rear camera angle for most vehicles will not be ideal for backing up.
@@blackboxmycar Thank You so much for sharing you expertise advice and going the extra mile. Keep up the good work on your video It’s helping a lot of people.
No problem! I'm glad it was helpful even though it wasn't the best news. If you have further questions, feel free to reach out.
An excellent video, thankyou, , I was having issues with playback on Mac so I can now rest. You have been thorough with the processes required for easy set up of my Viofo 4k. Awesome!
what is G sensor and motion are they the same?
G-sensor refers to the accelerometer within the device that senses the motion / impact detection.
@@blackboxmycar ah ok thank you
I noticed the settings of Viofo T-130 is different than the rest of the models, would you please make a video explaining it thoroughly?
You recommend the Low Bitrate Recording setting in order to capture video when parked. Why do you not recommend Auto Event Detection? It seems to me that less SD card space and less power would be needed if using Auto Event Detection, yet any "incidents" while parked would still be recorded. Right?
Also for those who do use Auto Event Detection, would you suggest any other setting changes (e.g Parking G-Sensor or Parking Motion Detection)?
Hi Glenn, there might have been a miscommunication in our video, but we've double checked with our Sales team and this is what they asked me to communicate over to you:
- Low Bitrate Recording uses less power compared to Auto Event Detection so you'll actually get more parking mode time out of it
- Yes, if you're using Auto Event Detection, any incident while parked will still be recorded
- If you're using Auto Event Detection, we recommend setting the G-Sensor to the highest sensitivity, and motion detection to be at the lowest
Hope this helps! If you need any other clarifications, contact us directly at info[at]blackboxmycar.com!
What we should do if the record light blinking sence it in parkmode and not recording anything or not respond with the motion
If you contact our support team at info[@]blackboxmycar.com they will be able to help you there!
I follow the way you connect the dash cam and iPhone, but there’s no live feed on my iPhone it’s just a blank screen.
Hi Henderson, please contact us at info[at]blackboxmycar.com and we'll help you troubleshoot!
Can the dashcam pick up sound/conversation in the car ? Does one need to activate a setting ? Or does one need to buy an external mic and connect it to the dashcam ?
Yes, the voice can be recorded if you have turned on the MIC. You can turn on/off this function by pressing the MIC button. Besides, so sorry that the A129Pro cannot support an external mic.
@@VIOFO-CS Thanks much ! Will try it out....hoping I can make out easily when the mic is on or not....for I would not want to learn that hard way that I switched it off just when I wanted the recording saved...
@viofo-cs tried it out...thought I would share about the model that I have - On the dashcam screen a small icon turns Green when the mic is On and White when the mic is turned Off....Thanks again.
I believe in the video you indicated the parking modes should always be set as "on". I thought I read they should be turned off when regular video recording is in use. ??
Can you review your recordings by placing the SD card into a Memory Card Camera Reader that plugs into your iPhone?
We haven't fully tried it ourselves, but it should work just the same using the File app.
Would you please enlighten me with the necessary options after hard wiring into the fuse box? I need elaborate answer if that is possible.
Hi, If you email our support team at info[@]blackboxmycar.com they will be able to help you.
@@blackboxmycar Will you be able to assist me even if i had not purchased from you?
Yes we can help!
Thanks for sharing this video, where did you plug to power the unit while you’re pairing to wifi? Thanks!
Via cigarette lighter to a dash cam battery pack
Hey there! Just got my new Viofo dashcam. This video was very helpful. Thank you! Just one question... Once the front dashcam is mounted to the windshield, how do you physically connect the camera to a computer via USB? You included this as an option, but it’s not clear to me how to accomplish this. Seems like removing the micro sod card would be the only option after mounting to the windshield. I’ll link for another video in case this is covered elsewhere.
Hi kelli, Thanks for watching! The front camera does slide off the mount and can be taken out the car, just slide it to the right! If you did not want to keep doing this you can just take our the SD card instead :)
@@blackboxmycar or download the app and download the video to your phone/tablet.
Thank you for this video! Well-done! Looking forward to receiving our Viofo A129 4K Pro!
Thanks for watching and we are glad it helped! Enjoy your new dashcam 😊
I have this same cam. Recently, it’s built-in WiFi loses connection with my iPhone. Cam still records. Can you help me determine is it the camera or my 3yro iPhone?
Delete the app and then reinstall?
Firmware update?
I don’t know where to begin.
Thanks, Tony A.
I wish to pair multiple remotes to my A129 Plus but it seems to only pair with one. Is that a limitation? It would be nice to swap out just the camera between cars but keep the remotes taped in place.
Hi, you may simply press the bluetooth remote control from a different car to pair with the dashcam again.
Very informative.
Very well done!!!!!
Great video. Thanks 🙏 liked and subscribed
Awesome, thank you!
You said you can view the rear cam on your phone through the app. Can you see the rear camera on the dash cam led? To use as a reversing camera?
Yes, you can switch the live-view feed of the screen of the front camera purely to the rear camera at all times. Do note that the viewing angle of the camera isn't always the best for reversing, but some people do use it like this, yes.
I have a Samsung Galaxy s10e and I can't see the wifi signal from my brand new Viofo A29 pro duo are they not compatible? And I did purchase it from you.
Excellent review Bro Tnx for that I learned more from your review…it’s very useful to us…VIOFO A129 plus w Sony Starvis sensor..,Super night vision,w GPS logger..
Very glad to hear it :)
@4:45 when I click Connect To Camera it does not go to Live View. It takes me back through the whole connection process again , in other words it keeps taking me around in a circle . This is with Apple App. Can you tell me how to fix this. Thanks !
Question please? I have the A129 Plus and there are 2 firmware files available. FWA129SN and FWA129S. How do i know which to use please? Thanks.
Hey Dougal, contact us at info[at]blackboxmycar.com and we can help you troubleshoot :)
'motion detection' is also enabled on the rear camera?
That's correct, Oded!
I have set up the date on the Viofo 119 V3 - no WiFi.. My problem is the 'Time Stamp' which is out of sync when I checked it the following day. I'm in Southern California. Can you let me know which one to select so it's always sync to SoCal time? I have selected 24 HRS instead of 12 HRS
California should be in the GMT-7 time zone.
What time zone is Arizona? Please.
GMT -7
Hello I have a quick question
To use g sensor do I need to have the 3 wire?
The 3 wire hardwire kit allows for voltage cutoff, so that is the recommended method.
@@blackboxmycar thank you so much
great video: i bought a sandisk 128gb sd card. prior to powering up the dashcam how would I re-format the sd card to ensure it will work in my a129? the sd card is brand new
No big deal, you can format in the dash cam itself after.
This helped a lot thank you
I had to watch the whole video in 1.5x though. pond water.
Awesome, thanks Sean!
Hi! I'm Mar from Philippines, I'm using Viofo A119, is there a cable attach/connect to the side of Viofo that goes directly to my cellphone in order to watch bigger than Viofo Camera.
Assuming it's a micro USB cable, Is there a certain wall wart power adapter that's best to use when you need to power on the camera inside and not on the pc? I have a number of wall adapters but I don't want to fry the camera with something not to spec. Thanks!
Any 5V USB wall charger will work - not to worry, as long as the microUSB cable fits.
I have the A129Plus Duo. I turned OFF the parking mode because I don't want to wake up with a dead battery on my car and with that Parking sensor sensor should be off right? What is the settings if I want my files protected when or if I get in to an accident?
Hi I recently bought viofo a129 and thinkware pro200, which one do you think is a better between these two?
do you have a set up video for a129?
Is the rear camera night vision because mine doesn't show I only get front night vision
Hey there, yes, the rear camera should have night vision. Email us at info[at]blackboxmycar.com if you have more questions!
very important for ❤
Thanks for the feedback :)
Is there a mount to connect/slide the camera from the left?
Hey Chris, there's a mount on the VIOFO that you can slide the camera off of, if that's what you're asking!
BlackboxMyCar Thanks. But isn’t it the same mount the camera comes with? On the mount from the cam (gps or no gps) which you stick to the windshield, you slide the camera on from the right side. This allows you to mount it really closely to the right side of the mirror but not the left side.
Hi Chris, I see what you're saying. Unfortunately, there isn't a mount that will allow you to slide out the opposite way. The only way would be to install it upside down (which.. is a really bad idea).
BlackboxMyCar 😂
Very helpful - thanks! I do have a question regarding parking mode - how quickly does it run down the battery? I have my car in my garage overnight - is it draining the battery when there is no motion? Also, can I not drive for several days or longer with my car in the garage without depleting the car battery? Finally, what if I leave my car at the airport for a week or two while I travel (...someday in the future), will this run my battery out? I really want to have parking mode active, but I fear coming back to a dead battery. What advice do you have?
Hi Tom, it depends on your settings, but yes - it will continue to drain your dash cam battery (not your car battery!) as your dash cam is technically still on but recording for any motion/event detection. Hardwiring your dash cam does not impact your car battery - it only charges from your car battery when you're driving it around! If you're leaving in your car for several days or longer, then we recommend getting a dash cam battery pack - look into the BlackboxMyCar BI-750 Dash Cam Battery :)
And hey, if you have more questions, please contact us at info[at]blackboxmycar.com.
@@blackboxmycar Thanks! I was not aware that the VIOFO A129 Pro had an internal battery. I know that it had to be wired in to my car battery so that it does not lose power with the ignition being turn off so I assumed that it would draw from my car battery during parking mode. It sounds like the worst situation (if I left it in parking mode for a prolonged time) would be that the internal
Sure does. Had enough after 12 months and my replacement cam arrives tomorrow. Anyone who tells you differently probably sat at a desk for an hour and gave their opinion. Real life these are battery killers.
@@anguskukura2080 Thanks for sharing your experience! I have had the unit installed for about a year. I leave it in parking mode all the time. Mostly my car is in my garage with no movement. I drive someplace 2-3 times per week and during these outings park in public or store parking lots and the cam is regularly activated by nearby motion while parked. The cam is wired into my vehicle's battery. I have had no problem with the battery running down. Seems like people's experience with this will vary...
Hi is it essential to have a seperate SD card? My New phone doesn't have a SD card
We recommend it as a nice backup in case you're driving and the card in the dash cam goes bad.
Is there a way to zoom in on the app? I’m sure I did it once but I can’t get it to work.
Unfortunately there is not a way to zoom in on VIOFO's mobile app. However you can zoom in when using various viewers, when viewing over a computer.
@@blackboxmycar thank you I just realized what I did. I plugged in a memory card reader to my phone and after picking the file I was able to zoom in that way. That’s the clearest image I can get.
I just got the A129plus duo. I have figured out just about everything except for one thing and I don't know if it's my phone or the Viofo. Every time I start the car, I have to manually connect my phone to the camera. Even though my Samsung S21 says connect automatically or just this time. I hit Connect automatically. Yet the next time I start the car, I have to go through the same procedure. Why is that ?
The wifi will turn off automatically once the camera enters Parking Mode or it has not been connected after ten minutes. So you need to manually connect your phone to the DC when you start your car.
Thanks for putting this together! One question: I noticed that my rear camera sometimes does not record. Your video shows you have more "F" files than "R" ones too; do you know why this happens?
Also, can you please post a link on how to fix a bricked Viofo dashcam?
Hi Alex, good eye - it shouldn't be happening, and there should be an even number of "F" and "R" files. For us, we were grabbing a number of video files for the purpose of the video.
If your VIOFO dash cam is bricked, we would recommend updating your firmware again. You can learn how to do that here: blackboxmycar.helpdocs.io/app/content/article/xva5w9paq1
Lastly, if that doesn't work for you and you happened to have purchased your VIOFO dash cam from us, then you can contact us at info[at]blackboxmycar.com for an RMA. Please provide us with your order number as well. Thanks - hope this helps!
How far is the wifi/WLAN reach? My parking spot is 35 meters away from my router/phone/home and I need to catch a vandalist at night.
The effective distance of WIFI connection is around about 10 meters
i have had the a129 pro duo for about 2 yrs. and have some small issues with it and never was able to get in contact with anyone in tech support, and now for the past 2- 3 weeks it is not working at all, is there any way you could help me with some support, because when it is working correctly it is great dash cam.
Hi Norman, typically we only troubleshoot with customers who have purchased from us, but if you email us at info[at]blackboxmycar.com, we can see what we can do for you.
Can you plug it into ac power at home with a standard cell phone usb charger?
Hi Blue Indigo, you sure can!
So Professional thank you
Thanks for watching!
Can you turn off the display while driving?
Hi Wayne, you sure can! In fact, we recommend turning it off while you're driving to minimize distractions.
Parking mode works with the rear camera too?
The system won’t allow me to activate Motion Detection and Parking Mode at the same time. Which should I use if I want it to record while I’m home asleep in my bed?
Yes it does!
It depends where you are parked. If you are parked on a busy street it is better to be in parking mode (time-lapse) where it continuously records because in motion detection mode it will constantly start and stop draining more battery. If you are parked in a quiet area then motion detection mode would be recommended :)
@@blackboxmycar thank you soooo much.
How do i see in the app the camara if im not close to the car?
You must be close to your car to pick up the camera's wifi and use the app. If you'd like to connect remotely, you'll need a cloud capable camera from a different brand such as BlackVue, along with a true wifi source to broadcast the camera's footage.
So I installed the a129 pro duo and after it powers on, it will record for about 30 seconds the record button will flash a few times and come back on solid, then about 10 seconds after that it will just keep flashing until I physically hit the record button on the camera to make it record again. I've formatted the SD card as well. Any ideas on this situation?
Could you try formatting the SD card through your computer and see if you get any error codes? Sounds very likely to be an SD card error
@@blackboxmycar it ended up being the SD card itself, I changed brands of SD card to the PNY128gb card and it works just fine. Didnt agree with the sandisk brand.
Can it work with CarPlay on
It sure can, but you can't connect to both at the same time. Do keep in mind that you only really need to connect to the camera to review footage or change settings, which can alternatively be done on the physical screen.
Will this app work if I am in doors and wanted to see a live view ? So my question is the range, distance of the wifi?
In general no, best wi-fi performance is basically in line of sight to the car, and any walls will interfere with it.
can we download the videos in the sd card if we connect to phone with viofo a119 v3 by otg cable
Hi mücteba, unfortunately, VIOFO has not added support for the OTG cable for that so it will not work.
Can you connect a laptop to the camera WiFi and bulk download? I’m guessing if it CAN connect to the camera and you know the camera’s IP, you can use winscp to get into the camera file system.
Hey there, why not just take the SD card and plug it into the laptop and bulk download?
BlackboxMyCar Because I’m lazy LOL I won’t lie. I use this trick on security cam and other network devices that otherwise don’t want to cough up their files. I’ve had to use a wireless access point as a USB storage device in a pinch before.
Haha we definitely haven't tried it your way, but if it works, it works! :)
Will this cam protect my vehicle from a catalytic converter theft or record that theft
Yes, we've had customers purchase dash cams for this exact reason.
I installed VIOFO A129 at the Car Stereo Shop and I noticed that tech installed it via Hotwire. I assumed that recordings continue during the parking. Q1) I wonder if battery will run down? Q2) I wonder if the parking mode is still active on Hotwire?
So did they install using a "hardwire" kit? If so, that kit has a voltage regulator that is usually set to 12V. Once the battery tells the device it is below 12V, it will cut off the dash cam saving you from a dead battery. And you have to set Parking Mode in the app to have it active. Hoping BlackBoxMyCar will correct this if necessary.
@@threeputt3642 thank you!
it's March 2023 and the App settings have a few more options now - can you update and cover those, maybe just doing a pinned announcement above? thanks! one thing not covered is the Password for the camera network --- I had a HECK of a time finding that, thinking it might be in the documentation with the camera, but no!. You might at least mention that it's on the camera itself. .
Great Video... U mentioned taking off my dash cam and plugging it directly to the computer. Is the cam able to be taken off the windshield without destroying the stickem on the back of it... I want to be able to take it off and put it back on the windshield with out problems... JohnCat
Yes, as the dash cam itself is attached to a mount that sticks to the windshield. The dash cam can be detached from this mount.
Hi. Do I always have to connect to WiFi each time I open the app? I can't just open the Viofo app and it automatically connects to the dash cam?
Hi, if we keep WiFi function on all the time, the dashcam will heat up more quickly which could affect it regular recording.
@@ViofoDashcamOfficial Thanks for helping, Viofo!
Quick question everything is set but I can't see live video I have to load the video for me to see what I've been recording.. Any suggestions why live is just black out on both cameras
Hi J Pena, have you updated your firmware to the latest version? Reach out to us at info[at]blackboxmycar.com and we can help.
How to turn the footage from rare camera ?
Great video!
Can we live stream to Facebook with this dashcam?
does upgrading new firmware reset all option?
I recently installed an a129 and it was working well. Now, I can't see the live video image on my iphone. I can still control everything else on my phone, i just can't see any image. It worked fine when I installed it. I have deleted everything, done resets, etc and still can't figure it out. Any suggestion on how to fix this?
Sorry to hear you are having this issue. We recommend setting your phone to airplane mode, then connecting to the camera wifi, it should fix this.
I suppose it would be possible to use the app on Android head units (not Android Auto)?
If you contact our support team at info[@]blackboxmycar.com they will be able to answer that there for you :)
Hello, can you tell me how to adjust the camera up and down or left and right? Is this controlled up and down manually or by the menu controls or app?
Hi Bill, the camera lens itself can be adjusted up and down - you just have to tilt it with your hands.
@@blackboxmycar Thanks for the quick reply. I looked in the video and manual but could not see any reference. I waited for the reply because I did not want to break anything if it was only controlled by software. It seemed very stiff to move so I did not force it and just waited for an expert to verify. Thanks again for the answer.
No worries, Bill. We're always here to help. If you need anything else, just contact us at info[at]blackboxmycar.com.
I recently installed a Viofo A129 pro in my car. I also downloaded the Dashcam Viewer to my Windows 10 PC so I can view them on a larger screen and use a better interface. When I viewed my videos on Dashcam Viewer using the included Viofo USB/Micro SD adapter for my Sandisk High Endurance 256 GB Micro SD card, the video stuttered throughout. I then used the SD/Micro SD adapter that was included with the Micro SD card and plugged it into an SD reader slot on my PC. The stuttering stopped, but straight lines are still showing "jaggies". However, I find that if I play back the same video in VLC Media Player it is virtually perfect and much clearer. The downside is that I don't get speed, GPS and mapping. I'm thinking there might be a problem regarding the video codec setting on the Viofo camera itself. It would be great if you could do a video explaining how to change that setting in the camera, as it doesn't appear in the menu. Well done video. Thanks!
Why when you try to view your recorded videos it doesn't show your rear camera? It only shows your front camera
Is it possible to directly transfer videos from a129 Pro duo to external hard disk
Hi Blue Planet, unfortunately no way of doing so.
@@blackboxmycar thanks for reply
Does any of the Viofo dashcams have lane departure warning?
Hi Curtis, unfortunately no, VIOFO dash cams do not offer Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), so if you're prioritizing that safety feature, we would recommend looking at Thinkware and IROAD dash cams.
What happens when you save a file. How many files are being locked - I guess my question is - with a file size of for example 5 minutes and something happens at 4:50 and the file is saved at 5:01 - will the file with the action be locked? Thanks in advance :)
So I have looked through countless places trying to find an answer to, "how to stop from auto-recording". Do you have any tips on how this can be done? I have the 256G card but I am away from home all week and the camera fills up (because I forget to turn "record" off) when I have nothing to record worth saving. I generally record when I approach the next shipper or consignee for my work.
Hey there. I can try and help with that, though it's going to depend on your situation. These A129 models have a REC button, and simply pressing it will cause the unit to stop recording, though that will eventually time out, and the unit will constantly beep at you if that sound is enabled, which is annoying. Alternatively, you can hold down the far left menu button and that will turn off the unit altogether.
Once more, I don't know enough about your situation to really say about what would be best, but perhaps you can look into triggering your camera to go into parking mode in this situation where you don't need constant recording, and setting for parking mode to only record on more specific situations.
I am very impressive with your guiding video. I cannot reconnect to viofo a129 since I changed my phone from Samsung S7 edge to Oppo reno 5. Can you give me any recommendation. Your recommendation is highly appreciated.
Hi Vatha, have you upgraded your phone's firmware? You may need to do a hard reset on your VIOFO (or reset to factory default) and connect your new phone to it.
@@blackboxmycar Thank you very much for your response, I will follow your guideline and tell you the result.
after i put in the 6 digits after the a12p, the connect button remains greyed out? What am I missing?