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Review Viofo A129, The highly anticipated dual dashcam

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post Jun 2 2019, 02:14 PM

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QUOTE(Mr.Docter @ Jun 2 2019, 07:18 AM)
Wondering about the same thing.

Does touchscreen for A129 practically help?
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A129 no touchscreen
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post Jun 2 2019, 02:17 PM

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QUOTE(msa9696 @ Jun 2 2019, 02:31 AM)
Suspect parking mode too, but doesn't always happen so not sure how long I will need to test without having mode.

Bought from Sicurez, yeah probably will check with them when have time, only concern very troublesome, have to send back to them, not sure if have to leave my unit there and how long they will take to find out the problem. That will leave me without any dash cam.

I would say software still so buggy, not sure if others face the same problem.
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Another way update/flash the firmware and factory reset the a129 duo and set it again.

https://support.viofo.com/support/solutions...sh-cam-firmware

V1.5 firmware is latest
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Sicurez said they'll give a temporary unit for you to use while they troubleshoot your unit.

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post Jun 2 2019, 02:34 PM

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QUOTE(KIntos @ Jun 2 2019, 12:23 PM)
Hi, can you snap shot me your list of your video clip using the apps?
And your firmware version.

Where is your location? Not recording beeping alert sound can be disable through the setting. You might have turned it off.
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Kintos is correct. Suspect might be the settings issue.
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post Jun 11 2019, 11:23 AM

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For owners using the A129 Duo's parking mode, turn off the wifi when not in use and not leave it on always. It will burn the wifi module very fast.
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post Jun 11 2019, 02:46 PM

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QUOTE(msa9696 @ Jun 11 2019, 12:17 PM)
Thanks for the info, if burn already can it be repaired/replaced?
Without wifi it's rather useless
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Need to send for warranty claim.

Just imagine those who bought cheap without warranty sweat.gif sweat.gif sweat.gif
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post Jun 11 2019, 04:52 PM

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The new Viofo A129 is going to be called A129 Pro 4K with 4K front cam resolution and 1080p rear cam resolution.

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post Jun 11 2019, 04:55 PM

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QUOTE(msa9696 @ Jun 11 2019, 03:11 PM)
But warranty only 1 year right? After 1 year koyak liao very troublesome

I mentiond before that I keep turning on and off wifi (to enable and disable parking mode) as I posted earlier due to wanting to "save" the car battery when park at home (gated). Now with this risk of damaging the wifi, I really wonder, shall I just keep the parking mode running round the clock, and will it really shorten my car battery a lot
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QUOTE(Keatsan @ Jun 11 2019, 03:58 PM)
Their WiFi module isn't the good type to begin with. File transfer with 2.4ghz and 5ghz no speed difference. I may as well stick to 2.4ghz. Peak at 72mbps transfer speed, and that's a very poor bandwidth.
If you're using the Viofo parking 3 wire kit, it should cut off upon detecting the low voltage of your battery. Well, that's the safety cut off to begin with. hmm.gif
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Sicurez told me to set the cut off at 12.4V just to be safe.

Also, I prefer to take out the micro SD card and use an OTG card reader that I store in my car to watch on my phone. Wifi too slow and sometimes the stream quality is not that clear.
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post Jun 11 2019, 11:48 PM

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QUOTE(msa9696 @ Jun 11 2019, 08:47 PM)
Yes their wifi transfer rate super sucks, and damn so regret now with 4k should have waited for this new one if I knew it's coming
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Still in the testing phase now. Not yet announce but should be this year also I guess.
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post Jun 14 2019, 05:00 PM

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QUOTE(Zaryl @ Jun 14 2019, 04:07 PM)
hopefully can really record a fast (>80km/h) moving car number plate on day & night CLEARLY this time
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I don't think any camera can record a fast moving object clearly day and night leh sweat.gif sweat.gif sweat.gif
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post Jun 24 2019, 04:39 PM

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QUOTE(couk @ Jun 24 2019, 03:31 PM)
Hi! I read some reviews suggested that the WDR should be turned OFF. May i know why? I thought this function is good to be turned ON?

May i know what are the recommended settings for G-Sensor and Boot Delay?
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For WDR, some people like it and some people don't. So you'll need to see which you prefer.

Boot delay I put 0. G-sensor I put mid sensitivity.
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post Jun 25 2019, 08:51 PM

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QUOTE(couk @ Jun 25 2019, 08:48 PM)
One more question... If my loop recording is 3 min, when i press the Emergency Recording button, the recording will be locked 3 min only or will continue to lock until i press it again to unlock it? Do i need to unlock it?
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It will put the current 3 min file in the emergency folder
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post Jun 25 2019, 08:51 PM

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QUOTE(Keatsan @ Jun 25 2019, 10:34 AM)
I tried using default medium but sometimes pot holes itself trigger it. So I just leave it low.

As long as the G-sensor is on. Haha
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Very weird. I thought only Korean dashcam was sensitive even at low sensitivity.
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post Jun 26 2019, 12:22 PM

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QUOTE(Keatsan @ Jun 26 2019, 10:32 AM)
Perhaps the body of my vehicle transfer the vibration all the way to it's dashcam G-sensor.

Haha
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Maybe your A129 is a Korean dashcam in disguise laugh.gif laugh.gif laugh.gif
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post Jun 26 2019, 05:01 PM

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QUOTE(lizzam @ Jun 26 2019, 04:27 PM)
Hi all,

Just got my A129 (bought with hardwire kit) to replace my A119 in May but just managed to install it a couple weeks back. Talked to my serrvice center guys, they said fuse-tapping will void warranty, so not sure if I should continue hardwiring it. a friend suggested using portable battery instead but with our heat I don't think that's a good idea.

So, my question is:
A) does your car's warranty void if you hardwire it, even using fusetaps?
B) any alternative suggestion for parking mode other than hardwire?
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1) Yes, all car manufacturers say the same thing. By right, fuse tapping is just piggyback on the fuse slot and won't burn the ECU as some SC claims. Fuse taps have own fuse.
2) A battery pack that uses lithium iron phosphate battery (LiFePO 4 battery) not lithium ion but not cheap. About rm1k+ for the battery pack which is charged by the ciggie port.
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post Jun 26 2019, 05:04 PM

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QUOTE(Keatsan @ Jun 26 2019, 04:50 PM)
Perhaps it had some Korean DNA in it.
Technically fuse tapping will void the car warranty upon on SC standards. It's a gray line area.

A - yes it does but most car manufacturer. But I'm not sure on BMW since they have their OEM dashcam installed as optional.
B - powerbank but you've gotta be hardworking to remind yourself on charging / replacing it from time to time.
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I heard that the installer for the BMW dashcam will cut the wires to install not fuse tap sweat.gif sweat.gif sweat.gif

Actually, now warranty will void according to them, not because everything connects to ecu, its because it is not sold by them. laugh.gif laugh.gif laugh.gif

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post Jun 26 2019, 09:44 PM

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QUOTE(Keatsan @ Jun 26 2019, 05:07 PM)
Wait, they seriously cut it ? Holy smoke.

So those BMW dashcam purchased automatically voids their car warranty? Mindblownnnnnn
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I heard only la... But their dashcam is fugly big...
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post Jun 26 2019, 11:14 PM

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QUOTE(Keatsan @ Jun 26 2019, 10:59 PM)
Their dash cam is something similar to iRoad designs...
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It's a made in China Korean brand
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post Jun 27 2019, 09:22 PM

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QUOTE(couk @ Jun 27 2019, 09:19 PM)
Is there a way to switch off the screen while recording?
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Turn on the screensaver
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post Jun 28 2019, 02:51 PM

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QUOTE(Keatsan @ Jun 28 2019, 12:22 PM)
Can't wait for the A129 Buffered Parking mode to be introduced in the upcoming firmware. Currently still on BETA firmware 1.8
Looks promising from the DCT forums. More and more people testing it.
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A129 Duo IR have it d in it's firmware laugh.gif laugh.gif laugh.gif

But Duo can't use IR firmware

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post Jun 28 2019, 11:14 PM

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QUOTE(Msky @ Jun 28 2019, 10:36 PM)
Can someone recommend car accessories shop in Seremban to install this A129? Thanks
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https://www.facebook.com/FD-Motorsport-CAR-...30978573626618/

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