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Review Viofo A129, The highly anticipated dual dashcam

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KIntos
post Jul 5 2018, 11:07 PM

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A129 CPL is listed on Viofo Website. can be purchase.
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post Aug 13 2018, 10:01 AM

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I have tested Bluetooth remote and new parking mode firmware on 3rd party hardwire kit.


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post Aug 13 2018, 10:13 AM

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QUOTE(blurjoey @ Aug 13 2018, 10:06 AM)
Good?
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Bluetooth very easy pairing. No issue. Just pricing 😢

New parking mode working method similair with mini0906. If used non correct hardwire kit, error will prompt out and unable to activate parking mode.
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post Aug 13 2018, 11:56 AM

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QUOTE(blurjoey @ Aug 13 2018, 10:49 AM)
Heard the button needs at least rm100? sweat.gif  sweat.gif  sweat.gif

Cool. Then need 3 wires hardwire kit.
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Remote control wont be rm100 price. Thats over expensive.
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post Aug 13 2018, 04:36 PM

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QUOTE(blurjoey @ Aug 13 2018, 02:12 PM)
But above rm50+++ is too much for a BT button to take pictures and emergency recording. They should do like DDPai and include in the package.
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Ya agree. Need to wait viofo leverage the development and tooling cost to rest of the model.

Before pairing led lit as red color. After sucessful, pairing led will lit as blue color. Non water resistant button from the sample i have in my hand. Future im not sure whether it will improve to water resistant.
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post Aug 16 2018, 09:56 PM

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😢 bluetooth remote is really so expensive.
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post Aug 17 2018, 05:37 PM

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QUOTE(blurjoey @ Aug 17 2018, 03:28 PM)
VIOFO RM100 Bluetooth BT Remote Control RC for A129 Car Dash cam US$29.90 😅

http://s.aliexpress.com/JbeYvqER
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Hahaha. Anyway i will stock some. Incase some user need it.
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post Aug 27 2018, 04:15 PM

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Viofo releases mlc card@32gb/64gb. Price is very tentative.
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post Aug 27 2018, 08:39 PM

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QUOTE(blurjoey @ Aug 27 2018, 08:00 PM)
Aliexpress anniversary sale!
Macam not bad wor... 32GB & 64GB MLC for US19.99 & US32.99

https://www.viofo.com/14-accessories

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Looking at the price. 64gb more worth and value compared to 32gb.
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post Sep 19 2018, 06:55 PM

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QUOTE(ape @ Sep 19 2018, 06:35 PM)
Can check the hardwire kit for A129 duo still not available yet? thanks
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Not yet release. Viofo is doing final test on actual sample and in actual user environment. Some reviewer already received the actual sample for testing. My guess probable end of OCT.
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post Oct 18 2018, 01:11 PM

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QUOTE(Like a Bause @ Oct 18 2018, 11:42 AM)
not sure how to do it via the a129.

mind to share your settings that you have set for the a129?
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Easier way is format the card. It will deleted all file including RO folder.

The button can be select to unlock the locked file. Use the play mode on the camera A129.

Stop recording
Press sos button 1x
Navigation using arrow left/right to select the locked file
Press sos button 1x to select the locked file.
Press right arrow key to select lock and unlock the file.


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post Nov 5 2018, 01:11 PM

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QUOTE(sambest @ Nov 5 2018, 12:29 PM)
Tq
Yes i'm syncing my a129 with my phone for the clock.
Is there any way for no need to sync it everyday?
Yes my a129 will have slightly delay time to completely off when i turn off my car engine.
Btw currently i'm using a119 hardwire (2wires)+fuse tab
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Ensure timezone is correct setting +8. Then gps will auto correct it for you. No need to sync with phone. If your timezone setting is default. Meaning the gps will always reset to +0 timezone for your clock.

3 wire is released. Available on viofo website since last friday.
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post Nov 14 2018, 08:01 PM

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QUOTE(abubin @ Nov 14 2018, 09:47 AM)
I am refering to Viofo A129. Want to get this for my Mazda CX-5. Also want to make sure the 3 wires kit works. Anyone already done this installation, please comment or best provide a video tutorial!  rclxms.gif
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What kind of tutorial you need?
How to install hardwire kit?
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post Dec 23 2018, 09:46 AM

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QUOTE(gerald7 @ Dec 22 2018, 09:20 PM)
gps sync time zone? didnt know that
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You still need to manually select the correct timezone. Gps module always sync at +0 timezone.
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post Jun 2 2019, 12:23 PM

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QUOTE(msa9696 @ Jun 1 2019, 02:48 PM)
As promised my report. It's a very disappointing unit IMO, as I paid 1k, which is still not cheap. I don't mind some issues, but I've great concern when no recording but beep sound not working. This defeats the purpose of dash cam, I could easily missed some critical footage.

I'm not sure how to claim for warranty or repair, because issues happen occasionally, so it's very hard to prove my claim.

Imagine the recent "Abong Botak" case happened, and thought everything recorded but it was not. Or worst, maybe hit someone who breaks red light, causing serious injury or death, but notice it was not recorded, hence unable to prove innocence.

1) Failed to record (once)
- parking mode on with 1fps
- first parked my car, everything recorded
- then drove the car, driving footage all recorded too
- parked at another location, this time the parking footage was not recorded (parking mode still on)
- started engine, then realised recording light was blinking. No beep sound.
- screen was black, unable to turn on screen, pressed all keys (long press, short press etc) but no response from unit at all. Connect wifi to phone, wifi connection successful, but unable to "connect to camera" from the app.
- drove back, reached home, unplug all cables and plug everything again, then it's working again

2) Failed to record (twice)
- parking mode on with 5fps
- parked my car, stop engine, unit turned on with both lights stable (which means recording in parking mode activated)
- after work, start engine and drove back (didn't check the recording)
- when reached home, only realised red light blinking. Checked back recording, both parking and journey home was not recorded.
- no beep sound to indicate that recording was not done during driving
- bought a new memory card, and it happened again, similar scenario

3) Unit hang (twice)
- unit hang, unable to press any button
- then only realise can restart unit, then after restart back to normal
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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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post Jun 3 2019, 12:40 AM

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QUOTE(msa9696 @ Jun 2 2019, 10:31 PM)
Thanks all, I'll try factory reset first and flash the latest firmware and see if it works.
For beep alert, it's not the settings, alert is enabled. Whenever I access the app and stop the recording, the beep alert is working. So I really unsure why the few occasions no warning for the failure to record the footage.
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Bro, gentle reminder, pls ensure switched off the wifi all the time. Only switched it on when want to view recorded video clip.
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post Jun 3 2019, 04:31 PM

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QUOTE(msa9696 @ Jun 3 2019, 03:28 PM)
I always do that, in fact in switch on and off everyday (not sure if that will somehow affect the device becoming unstable, but it shoudn't).

Because when I reach home, I will disable the parking mode, then when I reach office, I will enable it again. So quite troublesome, I have to switch on and off everyday
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So bro, do you mean you are using wifi connection to turn ON and OFF for the parking mode everyday using the phone apps?

Do you mind to stop using apps to change the setting if what i assume as above is correct. Just for monitoring till you send back to your seller.

Pmed me bros, if you are in klang valley. I can come look for you and check the unit. I have demo unit for you to try.

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post Jun 25 2019, 09:23 AM

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QUOTE(Keatsan @ Jun 25 2019, 05:47 AM)
WDR is a double edge sword feature. On some condition, it's providing too much contrast or over-brightness of your recording.

Hence you may need to evaluate and review the recording a few times to suit your taste. For my case I leave it on, since I'm happy with the results recorded since Day 1 purchase.

My G-sensor is on low due to pot holes / bumpers / uneven roads in Klang Valley area. (I know right?) Wouldn't want too many false alarm recording and beepings......

Boot delay - 0 seconds.
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My A129 setting is default on g-sensor. Why your car so bumpy ?conti car use stiffer absorber kot 😀
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post Jul 1 2019, 08:49 PM

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A129 Duo v1.8 pre-buffered firmware released

Viofo A129 Duo firmware V1.8

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post Jul 3 2019, 09:58 PM

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QUOTE(Keatsan @ Jul 3 2019, 09:34 PM)
I just noticed that my car with start stop engine feature, the dash cam will enter parking mode when the engine shuts itself. Then when the engine is back up running, it will revert back to normal recording.

I'm not sure if i did the hardwire kit correctly or not.
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Thats correct loh

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