Viofo has since upgraded the heatsink over the first few A119 Minis. The version you buy now should handle heat better than the one I tested in this video. 👍 geni.us/ViofoA119Mini
@mattmanyam
2 жыл бұрын
The new features appear to be well implemented. Subbed for overheat updates.
@cadd9511
2 жыл бұрын
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2 жыл бұрын
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2 жыл бұрын
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2 жыл бұрын
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@usafcombatvet218
2 жыл бұрын
I have 2 of the VIOFO 129 duo pros in my semi truck for over 2 years based on your review of them in 2019 and living here in central Florida both of my VIOFOS OVERHEAT and SHUTDOWN then restart within 5 secs when it reaches about 100 degrees outside while I’m parked/it doesn’t happen when I’m driving and the ac keeps the inside cool. It’s a great camera so I just deal with it. I have both of the smaller rear facing cams mounted on ram mounts to the upper corners of my windshield to view out the driver and passenger side windows for any side impacts or burglary(my semi has no rear window).I also have 2 of the buttons u talked about, both mounted on my steering wheel. Best thing about the viofos is that u can set ur cams to motion detection (high med or low). Both my cams have picked up small branches of trees blowing in the wind and cats walking to the front and sides. All 4 cams are motion detection capable that I use when parked with no issue of vehicle battery drain ever. Great review and I’ve been subscribed to ur channel for over a year.
@Realdidizhou
Жыл бұрын
I just love how the download button and the delete video file button are sooooo close to each other in their app.
@fuzzycuffs
2 жыл бұрын
I just bought the a119v3 earlier today for my new car. I think I still got a great choice.
@Fariborz1954
Жыл бұрын
You are undoubtedly a talented reviewer and know how to describe a product’s ins and outs. I appreciate all your reviews and look forward to watching more videos by you. Thank you very much for your helpful advice-greetings from Verona - Italy.
@meder07
2 жыл бұрын
Great review, have bought the mini off your recommendation. My unit is hotter than other dash cams I've had, looking forward to any updates. Two things I've noticed out of the box: 1) the moving g sensor is really too sensitive. It will activate seemingly randomly on dirt roads without anything unique occurring. I'm on the lowest sensitivity setting, and would like an even lower setting. My previous Costco Cobra unit was on a stalk,maybe that gave it more flexibility than this one connected directly to the windshield. 2) Wi-Fi playback on Android is silent even with sound recording switched on. I haven't seen any settings to enable sound on playback, maybe this is a bug.
@davekramer4266
Жыл бұрын
Opinion; I think the Viofo is an excellent Dash Cam. 1st No battery, which prevents the Camera from Imploding in the Hot Southern Arizona Sun{my 1st cameras did just that}. the A119 which is a bout 8 years old, is still going strong as my Rear Camera, I also Have 2 A119S Cams, that are approx 6-7 years old{1 went bad, BUT the Factoring sent me a New improved one). Now I just purchased a A119V3, and yes the Video is Sharper, and if your a Night time driver this unit Really shines.and its a 2K.. Oh as a Reminder, While recording, if you If you quickly push the Menu button it takes a Photo like of a License Plate.
@alinawhocodes
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! This video gave me confidence to buy a119 V3 as a gift to my boyfriend :)
@INFINITE-AMMO
2 жыл бұрын
FIRST! (Edit) Thank you vortex for you informative videos, because of your channel I now have a Uniden R8 with a mirror tap and blend mount and a viofo t130 dash cam that I'm getting installed. I wouldn't have known about any of these options without your channel!
@VortexRadar
2 жыл бұрын
Congrats! That’s some great gear. 👍
@INFINITE-AMMO
2 жыл бұрын
@@VortexRadar all I need is Jammers (when uniden adds them for R8) and I'm Gucci
@gordon861
2 жыл бұрын
Another advantage of the V3 is that if you already have an old dashcam it'll probably also be a USBmini powered one so you won't need to mess around with new wiring if you need to buy a new one.
@IaSaVedem
Жыл бұрын
that can be solved with a cable usb mini to usb c
@mijnnaamisaaron
Жыл бұрын
with logic like this the whole world would still be using floppy disks as storage
@goldendlolig8237
Жыл бұрын
@@mijnnaamisaaron haha true
@asian_raisin
6 ай бұрын
Excellent comparison. This was exactly what I needed to make a decision. Thank you!
@VS-q
Жыл бұрын
I have A119 V3 but looks like usability is significantly improved in Mini.- Emergency button, mount, etc And Mini 2 with IMX675 and Voice Control should be even better! Thanks for the review
@l4xd36
2 жыл бұрын
You are awesome! This was so hopeful as this is the first dash cam I’ll be purchasing. I think I’m sold on the mini. Thank you so much!
@JR007x
Жыл бұрын
Wow, such a great video with A TON of information I couldn't find until now. Thank you so much!! PS, subscribed!
@VortexRadar
Жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard!
@Radio4ManLeics
2 жыл бұрын
That Mini sliding to the right and SD card on the right will be a right pain in the butt for Right Hand Drive cars, where the dashcam is mounted to the left of the mirror housing.!
@mir1658
2 жыл бұрын
Great review thanks! It would be great if you can compare parking mode g g-sensor sensitivity. I have A119 V3 and my car was slightly hit and scratched few times already but that was not enough to trigger the recording. I have set to high sensitivity and have to hit my car pretty strong to activate it.
@animalhouse8849
Жыл бұрын
Love your channel. Very informative with a great presentation.
@fir3ball343
2 жыл бұрын
That smartcord placement is exactly how I had it my car before I upgraded to the r7 - had to do a double take😄
@tarvinder91
Жыл бұрын
Really helpful video in deciding what to buy!
@swecreations
2 жыл бұрын
I would have liked you to go more in depth into the differences between the cameras. Was there any difference in low-light performance and motion blur?
@ViachV
Жыл бұрын
Привет! Спасибо тебе за этот прекрасный обзор! Ты- лучший! Отличные и грамотные обзоры! Я определился, какой регистратор я куплю! Из России 🇷🇺 with love!
@nickalias4698
11 ай бұрын
И какой регистратор ты купил?Впечатления о нем?
@ViachV
11 ай бұрын
@@nickalias4698 a119 mini. Работает без единого сбоя.
@mexica78
2 жыл бұрын
Had mine through heatwave no issues, about two months now
@asterixky
11 ай бұрын
I was looking to upgrade my very old Mobius (not even a dashcam), but the technology hasn't evolved that much in 8 years. lol
@Anonymouse-tw1vw
3 ай бұрын
I immediately recognized that intersection you filmed at because I live nearby it... funny
@mikee2398
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent detailed rundown. Thanks.
@Sim-633
2 жыл бұрын
My older A119 V2 has issues at random due to GPS mount. If temps are below 50ºF, at times it will shut off/on like 3-4 times after it receives power.
@Uberragen21
2 жыл бұрын
My GPS mount 4 prong connectors failed and eventually it stopped sending power through the GPS unit to the dashcam. I then had to plug the power directly into the dashcam, effectively removing the GPS function all together. I hope the mini connectors are more robust.
@cosmoscloud121
Жыл бұрын
Still not sure if opt for mini or v3. Its a 30 bucks difference. Wifi would be nice and also usb-c. But overheating concerns me. Anyway i am not living in a constant hot environment. Its just a few months so.
@thenextlevel3567
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for that detailed review. That is very helpfull for me.
@MrZACATECANO100
Ай бұрын
I’ll go for the A119 V3, Bigger screen & No wifi or Bluetooth interference with other wireless connections inside vehicle. Also Viofo app has the majority of reviews very Low.
@khoale4755
8 ай бұрын
I would love if Viofo would integrate speed and traffic warnings on their dash cam's like other high end dash cam's.
@robertobaggio2182
2 жыл бұрын
Smaller but larger bezel, and much thicker. I am not sure I will take the Mini over V3 even if they are the same price.
@GrovesKCZ
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the in-depth review, one thing I was lacking was no video comparision. From those little clips I didn't find it as great as A119v3 at all. I'd also like to know, what is the main selling point of this instead of the ''mini'' aspect, when you can buy A129 Plus (single), which is by comparision basically A119v3 but with WiFi and possibility to add rear cam and even works with that BT button. Or am I missing something?
@VortexRadar
2 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah I ran both cams at the same time, but forgot to add clips of both at the same time, lol. The two cams looked very comparable though. That’s a really good point about the A129 Plus. IIRC the Plus lacks buffered parking recording, but otherwise yeah it’s very similar…
@GrovesKCZ
2 жыл бұрын
@@VortexRadar True I forgot about buffered parking recording. So it looks like it depends on which set of features does one prefer... Cheap, great video, but lacking WiFi, BT and only few parking modes - A119v3 (around 99USD) A bit more expensive, great video, with WiFi, BT and a bit more parking modes, possibility to add a rear cam in the future, newer chipset - A129 Plus (around 120USD) Adding a bit more to the price, comparable video quality as previous ones, WiFi, BT, all the parking modes, ''mini'' aspect, USB-C connector, even newer chipset - A119 mini (around 140 USD)
@1ali1996
2 жыл бұрын
omg i was about to search about these tow 😂 after i finished couple u videos and i just saw u already making a vid of these tow 🌹
@PinkDiamond-2000
Жыл бұрын
You said at 2:40 that A119 mini has longer parking record time because 5 pin connector, but test showed a 2,5W consumption compared with 2W consumption for A119 V3 in parking mode.
@VortexRadar
Жыл бұрын
I’m not sure if Viofo has added the ability to turn off the GPS module in parking recording mode yet.
@brendandax
11 ай бұрын
Wonderful reviewer! Thank you
@VortexRadar
11 ай бұрын
🙏👍
@youhdumbasf5862
Жыл бұрын
I'm glad you can get a new dash cam but what about all the people that bought the 1st batch of dash cams that overheat.
@MrZgui415
Жыл бұрын
old A119 kick the bucket so I guess I try the mini
@gopropeterchockey
2 жыл бұрын
I can't get the A119 mini here in Canada yet. Maybe it's a good thing to give time for Viofo to work on the overheating issues.
@VortexRadar
2 жыл бұрын
Use the link in the video description and order from Viofo. They ship to Canada.
@integralcam
2 жыл бұрын
I just posted a direct comparison of the V3 vs Mini. Lemme know what you think if you have the time. Uploaded without waiting for processing but should support 1440p60 which is what I used for the Mini.
@jrm8963
Жыл бұрын
Looked like the V3 has better video quality. It's way sharper in daylight than the mini.
@kenkobra
2 жыл бұрын
A true test to see if mini overheats is to run it in AZ during the month of Aug. If it overheats, we know there is an issue.
@jordyworley91
2 жыл бұрын
I will be in Arizona this month for vacation with temperatures reaching 117 outside. I’m afraid to even have my dash cam installed cause inside the car when parked gets to oven cooking temperatures
@kenkobra
2 жыл бұрын
@@jordyworley91 I have a BlackVue and NextBase dashcam installed in my cars w/o any issues here in AZ. I just thought it would be a true test to see if the nini overheated.
@jordyworley91
2 жыл бұрын
It has issues, it’s overheating here in San Diego with heat wave of 98 degrees. Camera felt like it was on fire.
@zeendaniels5809
2 жыл бұрын
Ok, so the mini isn't worth it. Going directly to the V3 then. Thanks 👌🏼
@vanlife_unlimited7259
Жыл бұрын
Great video!
@radres-jt7nn
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the excellent review. May a stupid question but has the mini a internal battery that is in use when the car cuts the power supply? If no, can I put a powerbank in between to use the cam for longer parking recording? I don't want to to use the additional hardware cables to connect power supply directly from car battery.
@KrystianWlr
Жыл бұрын
Would be great if dash cams would finally use USB C connectors, instead of the old, bulky ones.
@aleksandrrusakov
2 жыл бұрын
Vortex, what about information that Viofo removed support H.265 in it's new models (A119mini/A229)?
@SmittyAccess
2 жыл бұрын
Well I was thinking about getting the mini, but I live in Houston tx, my electronics over heat in the winter time as well lol. So I wonder how well this would work for me.
@usafcombatvet218
2 жыл бұрын
My VIOFO 129A duo pro overheats here in central florida also when it gets over 100 when I’m parked, but within seconds it turns itself back on.
@michaelclark3192
Жыл бұрын
The new layout of the mount and sliding mechanism isn't great for us in Australia with RHD cars as I usually mount the camera on the passenger side of the mirror which this is all wrong for.
@robertl1244
Жыл бұрын
AUG 2023.. my A119V2 just failed... had a good run and might be my SDcard.. Does one need to buy the hard wire kit to be able to engage the parking mode? Or does the capacitor hold power to run the unit while parked for an hour? Great video BTW! I will probably go with the V3.
@azindn
Ай бұрын
Can the camera be installed on interior tinted window strip without problem for camera view?
@doodar21
2 жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@alexasanz73
Жыл бұрын
and thank you for the trick :)
@alexasanz73
Жыл бұрын
excellent vide.thank you
@errorsofmodernism7331
Жыл бұрын
This heat issue is hardware related, there is no software fix that can correct this without significantly degrading performance.
@liquid79
Жыл бұрын
They fixed the heating issues. That was a problem with the initial batch and believe they're using a new heatsink.
@mariusmarius4832
Жыл бұрын
Excellent.
@Tristand09
2 жыл бұрын
I love how small it is! Very discrete and people are less likely to see it, what’s the difference from the exclamation mark button and the rec button?
@mattmanyam
2 жыл бұрын
Dashcams record over old data, if you don't need it... the ! button protects the file from being overwritten, if there's an incident.
@Tristand09
2 жыл бұрын
@@mattmanyam oh, so the rec button doesn’t protect it? My thinkware u1000 is set to which the files never get overridden
@mattmanyam
2 жыл бұрын
@@Tristand09 not sure, but I assume that's an option. My casual research on these devices is that most of them default to fifo hierarchy on the files, unless you opt for "no overwrites", which may be a requirement for commercial vehicles.
@VortexRadar
2 жыл бұрын
Right, rec starts/stops recording. The exclamation button is the emergency record which protects the clip from being overwritten once the card gets full.
@themikeymikechannel2947
2 жыл бұрын
Heat temperature rating is???? Bc it's getting hot as fk here in florida!!! Inside a Car temperature is hitting 112+ degrees , which one is rated for 165 to 200 degrees??? THKS I need 2 great front and back dashcams and second 1 for both sides. which ones do you recommend?? THKS
@usafcombatvet218
2 жыл бұрын
I live in central Florida and my 129 pro duos shutdown when it reaches 100+degrees outside and im parked due to overheating but then start right back up. It’s annoying but it’s such a good 4k cam that I just deal with the minor inconvenience. They never shut down if I’m driving with the ac keeping the interior cool.
@jordyworley91
2 жыл бұрын
My mini shuts down when it’s 80 degrees outside and parked in the sun
@jammyjames6273
Жыл бұрын
Can the Viofo A119 video recording be flipped 180 degrees? I want to mount the dash cam on the dashboard rather that the windscreen to be able to hide it more easily when parked.
@rqkeating
2 жыл бұрын
Does the WiFi capability mean that it works directly with your phone or do you need a WiFi hotspot for the camera and phone to connect through?
@VortexRadar
2 жыл бұрын
Your phone connects to the dashcam directly. There's no hotspot involved.
@alexhaller4047
2 жыл бұрын
Does the mini not pull the date and time data from the GPS (like the V3 does?)?
@howlingbeats2544
Жыл бұрын
A hardwire kit and a polarizing lens are available for the Viofo A119 V3 as well as the A119 Mini. Are these accessories worth getting?
@VortexRadar
Жыл бұрын
I think so, definitely
@maxpayneau
2 жыл бұрын
What if you press emergency button just one second after the new clip was started recording? The event was recorded in previous file and you save only videos after the event? in couple of hours the event video will be overwritten.... Is there any safety feature so that this situation never occurs?
@VortexRadar
2 жыл бұрын
It varies between dashcam models. Some will save two full clips, before and after, to cover the whole event. Other dashcams create brand new clips just for the event, covering X seconds before you press and Y seconds after.
@MrLukaszcu
2 жыл бұрын
I'm on my second Viofo cam both seem to suffer from random reboots...anyone else?
@ViofoDashcamOfficial
2 жыл бұрын
One cause could be the high temperature. Could you contact our tech team to better serve you in this? -> support@viofo.com
@usafcombatvet218
2 жыл бұрын
I haven’t had that issue with mine but I do get overheat shutdowns while parked here in central Florida. Have had my 129 duo pros for 2 years now.
@dinhdynasty853
Жыл бұрын
How does tinted windows make it not seeable with the A119 Mini
@oyukijazmingarcia7108
11 ай бұрын
Can you disconnect it from the cigarette port if it’s in the garage? To save car battery life ?
@VortexRadar
11 ай бұрын
I’ve done that before, but it’s very easy to forget to plug it back in next time you drive and then you have no camera protection, so be careful if you try that. Personally I’d rather adjust the timer and voltage cutoff settings to not drain the battery much if that’s a concern.
@jzbreezio
2 жыл бұрын
Do this cameras have a front and rear dual channel cam option?
@aperson1181
Жыл бұрын
How is the nighttime, low light environment and ability to clearly capture plates on the older model?
@VortexRadar
Жыл бұрын
kzitem.info/news/bejne/u4Z4qWpqiniHpZw
@damianpoland5110
2 жыл бұрын
When you connect phone to the dash cam, aren't you loosing mobile internet connection? As far as I am concerned, you either use wi-fi or mobile data with your phone. Isn't it?
@cosmoscloud121
Жыл бұрын
Sure but just for a moment. U wont be connected for long. But anyway in preferences in ur phone it might be possible to activate data while connected to wifi.
@hhbs082443
2 жыл бұрын
Is there a connector-adapter-pigtail available to use A119v3 wiring setup to convert to new USB plug for A119 Mini?
@ViofoDashcamOfficial
2 жыл бұрын
There is Mini USB to TYPEC adapter in the market.
@fx3650
Жыл бұрын
Don’t care about the size, but Wi-Fi alone worth the extra buck
@OHUQTU
Жыл бұрын
What exactly does the emergency record button do? Does it save something that happened in the previous 5 minutes? Does it just start saving an ongoing recording?
@VortexRadar
Жыл бұрын
kzitem.info/news/bejne/woOJ1Hp8p193jag
@OHUQTU
Жыл бұрын
@@VortexRadar - so, the length and time before and after the video clip "varies"?
@VortexRadar
Жыл бұрын
Correct. Depends on each manufacturer’s implementation. There’s not one way to do it. Please read your specific dashcam’s manual to learn more details.
@olegvorkunov5400
Жыл бұрын
Can it be silenced completely? No beeps and no annoying voice announcements?
@VortexRadar
Жыл бұрын
Sure you can turn off the voice announcements altogether
@j0hn78121
2 жыл бұрын
Can you confirm that this supports 60fps? The amazon and official page listing only lists 30fps.
@VortexRadar
2 жыл бұрын
It supports 60fps 100%.
@ajay4454
2 жыл бұрын
Hi your video is very informative And I like your cheanal all video I see… Thank you so much for video….👍🏻
@miguelmieses2
Жыл бұрын
Que camara para mi carro me recomiendas????
@aperson1181
Жыл бұрын
Is the WIFI or Bluetooth turned ON by default? I don't need it to be on by default
@VortexRadar
Жыл бұрын
That’s adjustable. I leave it off by default too and only turn it on when needed.
@Mailman8844
2 жыл бұрын
Any more feedback or Up dates on overheating update on the A119 Mini ?
@VortexRadar
2 жыл бұрын
Any updates, when available, will be mentioned in the pinned post.
@ncdave4life
Жыл бұрын
@@VortexRadar, it appears that the pinned post isn't actually pinned. (Great review, though!)
@ncdogg425
2 жыл бұрын
If you want to call it a mini you should have ditched the LCD
@VortexRadar
2 жыл бұрын
The A119 Micro 😄
@vincentipryce2780
Жыл бұрын
Did they fix the overheating issue? It's 119 here in Cali
@VortexRadar
Жыл бұрын
Yeah new versions are much better than what I tested
@floridahummer
Жыл бұрын
will they make it so you can add a rear camera?
@VortexRadar
Жыл бұрын
Not these ones. They sell models that are designed to give you rear recording like geni.us/ViofoA129PlusDuo and geni.us/ViofoA229Duo
@g.g.3431
11 ай бұрын
Now the latest Mini A119 has STARVIS 2 sensor?
@VortexRadar
11 ай бұрын
Yep. Here’s the video on the updated Mini 2: kzitem.info/news/bejne/ynlmvZuepHurfKAsi=LFykiLEqUTrTS3G_
@johnw65uk
2 жыл бұрын
footage of them both?? or did i miss something?
@VortexRadar
2 жыл бұрын
Basically the same
@BegieTV
7 ай бұрын
What does the emergency button do?
@VortexRadar
7 ай бұрын
Here ya go: kzitem.info/news/bejne/woOJ1Hp8p193jagsi=eAY_L1w_T2QS93TY
@kletops46
Жыл бұрын
Don’t see the Pinned overheating update ?
@VortexRadar
Жыл бұрын
Ah yeah I added the comment, but forgot to pin it. Whoops! Thanks for the heads up! The note is there now. :)
@lightyearsaway797
2 жыл бұрын
Do they work with Mac computers to review events
@VortexRadar
2 жыл бұрын
Yep. The screenshot showing video files on the card was from my Mac. ;)
@mets23q
Жыл бұрын
Are both cables compatible with each other?
@VortexRadar
Жыл бұрын
Nope
@mets23q
Жыл бұрын
@@VortexRadarso you can't use the same mini usb cable?
@skree_fpv436
Жыл бұрын
@@mets23q A mini usb to usb-c adapter will work
@nickwerehere
2 жыл бұрын
based off the driving footage we have to live in the same area haha. saw my house on the video
@VortexRadar
2 жыл бұрын
Oh wow haha. Howdy neighbor!
@stevedavies9338
Жыл бұрын
Hi guys can I run this off the cigarette lighter only
@VIOFO-CS
Жыл бұрын
Yes, you can. But you cannot use parking mode when your car is parked without a power supply.
@---GOD---
Жыл бұрын
Dude made an entire comparison video without any actual footage comparison... that's an L
@RishmeSheriff
2 жыл бұрын
Can we get viofo a229 review pls
@VortexRadar
2 жыл бұрын
Eventually yeah. Lots of projects and each one take a ton of time. :)
@anunaykumarsrivastava5316
Жыл бұрын
@vortex Wanted to check regarding the heating issue… is heating still an issue… couldn’t find the pinned comment to check it
@VortexRadar
Жыл бұрын
You’re right! I added the update comment a while ago, but forgot to pin it. Thanks for the heads up. Fixed!
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