Setting up your VIOFO A129 Pro using VIOFO App | BlackboxMyCar
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- Setting up your VIOFO A129 Pro can be easy using the VIOFO App. In this video, we will show you how to connect your smartphone to the dash cam and all the different settings and options you get within the VIOFO App. We will also show you how to playback you videos on a PC or Mac and much more.
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02:00 Phone | Connecting the VIOFO App
07:11 Phone | Downloading your VIOFO Footage
08:23 Phone | App Settings
15:15 Computer | Connecting the VIOFO dash cam
18:29 Computer | Updating Your Firmware
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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.
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 :)
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 :)
Thank you for the very fine video to set up the VIOFO 129 dash cam. Your directions are very helpful.
Great video, thanks for posting. I just ordered the Viofo A129 Pro Duo. Looking forward to getting it all setup.
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!!
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 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 :)
Best dash cam video ever
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.
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 😊
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!
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!
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!
Excellent video I will order one immediately just because this video answered all my questions
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 ?
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 :)
Very informative.
Very well done!!!!!
So Professional thank you
Thanks for watching!
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.
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!
Great video. Thanks 🙏 liked and subscribed
Awesome, thank you!
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!
This helped a lot thank you
I had to watch the whole video in 1.5x though. pond water.
Awesome, thanks Sean!
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 :)
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
Fantastic "help" video. The User Manual is not helpful - your video says it all. You had me up-and-running in
Thanks taking the time to make this video. That noise is truly stupid!!! What were they thinking? Good product, but horrible decision.
very important for ❤
Thanks for the feedback :)
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 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!
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
setting start at 6:35
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!
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!
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.
Hi I recently bought viofo a129 and thinkware pro200, which one do you think is a better between these two?
Great video!
Can we live stream to Facebook with this dashcam?
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.
does upgrading new firmware reset all option?
do you have a set up video for a129?
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. ??
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?
Wow easy compared to the thinkware cloud app which is basically a pain in the you know where
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.
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.
Thank you for your very informative video. Question: Now that I've sync'd my VIOFO A129 Pro wifi with my Iphone, is there a way for them to automatically reconnect every time I start the car? Right now I have to manually sync them every time I start the car.
Hi there, unfortunately not - the reason is because your dash cam can't be on wi-fi while it's recording. Is there a reason why you'd like to automatically connect to your car's wi-fi everytime you start your car? You only need to sync up if you'd like to watch your footage or change your settings.
@@blackboxmycar so its not usable as a reverse camera for parking?
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.
Can you lock the camera files without downloading to you phone?.. thought there was an option to lock a file in the menu but can't seem to find it . Please clarify if you have any information on that... only option I see when I select files it to delete or download. No lock option.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Can you plug it into ac power at home with a standard cell phone usb charger?
Hi Blue Indigo, you sure can!
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!
after i put in the 6 digits after the a12p, the connect button remains greyed out? What am I missing?
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.
'motion detection' is also enabled on the rear camera?
That's correct, Oded!
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.
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!
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 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!
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.
Can you sort the video recordings in the Viofo app by date/time recorded? in a list instead of thumbnail pic? Also, does the app show an alert or separate video files of incidents triggers the g-sensor?
Hi there, to answer your questions:
1) Yes, you can!
2) Yes, in a list as well!
3) Yes, in the app - you will be able to find separate video files of motion / impact detected incidents.
Great video, after updating to the latest firmware I needed to reconfigure my camera. (VIOFO A129 Pro), I Do have one issue that appeared before upgrading the firmware.
the camera will not power on when connected to the GPS Module, with the power to the GPS Module. it will power on when the power is directly to the camera,.. any thoughts, could the GPS module just be fried? I also get a blank screen when trying a live view from my phone... the camera works I took snap-shots and video..
We recommend having power plugged directly into the camera as does VIOFO. For blank screen, try airplane mode and toggling on wifi.
If that still does not work contact info@blackboxmycar.com with your order number and we can do more in depth troubleshooting 😊
How to turn the footage from rare camera ?
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...
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! :)
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.
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 :)
i have the a129 pro duo dash cam and so far i like it, however i have some questions for the techs and haven't been able to contact anyone, watching your video has answered some of my questions but have more, is there a number in the u.s. for tech support.
Hey Norman, if you made the purchase through BlackboxMyCar, then please contact us at info[at]blackboxmycar.com. If not, then please reach out to VIOFO for support!
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 :)
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.
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.
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!
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.
What time zone is Arizona? Please.
GMT -7
I think there is no need to update the firmware at the end of this video unless the one wants it to be hardwired
Why my viofo a129 pro records full video even in parking mode? What setup I had to change?
If you contact our support team at info[@]blackboxmycar.com they can help you there
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. .
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.
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.
Can the camera settings be accessed while the camera is simply plugged into a P.C. ? All I get is the SD Card Reader Mode and hence the WiFi app can't access the camera.
Hi Earth Zone, unfortunately not. If you plug it into your computer, the dash cam will automatically be in SD Card Reader Mode as you have mentioned.
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'm looking for a solution that would let me use a rear dash cam to connect to an android tablet that is being used as a head unit. It can't be a wifi cam as the tablet is connecting to the cellphone for internet access for Spotify, phonecalls, navigation, etc. The USB port on the tablet is taken up by a charging cable. Currently using agama launcher.
Hi KarmaTiger, unfortunately, we don't think there's a solution out there that can manage something like this at the moment. Have you considered getting a tablet with LTE connection, ie. you slot the SIM card into the tablet? That could potentially work.
Once the WiFi is enabled on the camera it doesn’t seem to be picking up on my iPhone 15? Help please!
I recently bought mine but I’m having issues with the videos bc they all just fail to load and I’m not sure if it’s the cameras fault or the phone, what can I do?
Contact our support team at info[@]blackboxmycar.com and they will be able to help you
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 :)
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.
How to operate this cam with voice commands?
The voice commands aren't on the A129 series show here. If you have a modern model that has voice commands, ensure that they are turned on in the settings of the device, and that audio recording is enabled. There are only specific voice command lines it will pick up on. We showcase the audio recording here: th-cam.com/video/fws5qBFeQ9c/w-d-xo.htmlsi=5m2ILH29EUanTuGq&t=472
What is the significance of updating the firmware?
Hi Eric, VIOFO has a change log for every firmware that they release so you know exactly what's updated: support.viofo.com/support/solutions/articles/19000105647-viofo-a129-pro-duo-dash-camera-firmware
You can see it here ^
Thanks for uploading this excellent video. I just purchased the A129 Pro (front camera only). I can view the videos in VLC but cannot combine multiple clips together. I have tried iMovie and Adobe Premiere Pro but the video will not play there. I have also tried Media Encoder to change the file type but that does not work either. I contacted Viofo support and they suggested I change the camera to record in H.265 but I cannot find a setting for that in the menu. Can you offer any help as to how to post process the clips, i.e....trim and/or combine multiple clips together? Thanks!
Hey Norm, have you tried the Dashcam Viewer software? It's proven to work really well for a lot of our customers. Alternatively, this may take some extra help from our support team to help you troubleshoot. Can you contact us at info[at]blackboxmycar.com? We'll help you troubleshoot!
Does the dash cam record your speed?
Mastergenie 54 Yes, via GPS.
@@niteshb.2515 The question is not if the dash cam records speed, that it does you can see in the examples. The question is why he didn't show the settings how to turn it off and tells you why you should turn it off.
The answer is very simple, why do you want to use a dash cam - you want to use it to give the evidence that you are innocent and someone else destroyed your car. It's not very helpful to give the other side any evidence that you mixed up an American interstate with a German Autobahn.
@@wernerruf7761 ok
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.
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.
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!
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.
Great Video, thank you!!! I have the following issue with the camera that I purchased about a month ago and still having problems with.
So... the camera is a VIOFO A129 Pro Duo 4K Dual Dash Cam.
I used an optional VIOFO HK3ACC Hardwire Kit to hardwire the camera. Now I have the following issues:
1. Once the vehicle is started, the camera turns on and begins recording (Rec solid red light)
Then in about 5 min the Rec light starts blinking for about 1 minute and then becomes solid for about 5 min. Then again blinking... What is going on?
2. Video files are 1 seconds long!!! (file name example 20210118_130950_00001F.MP4 with the file size 1224kb which is 1.19MB). So the camera starts recording and immediately stops.
3. I contacted Support in China and they sent me the latest software upgrade firmware V2.2 released on 16th, Jan 2021. That solved some of the other issues I had before, but did not corrected video file length/size problem.
Any ideas would be highly appreciated.
Hey Vad, can you please contact our team at info[at]blackboxmycar.com? We'll help you troubleshoot.