Dash cam VIOFO or THINKWARE

VIOFO Dash Cam A119 V3 has served me very well. Very clear video.

I got viofo a229 plus which covers front and back and I’m very happy with it. You plug it into the socket and keep it that way. You need to install a compatible microsd card - either from viofo or a reputable one like sandisk. Depending how handy you are you can tuck in the cables leading to the back camera, and they’ll be hidden in your interior panels. Otherwise it is easy to install and comes with everything you need.

VIOFO a119 mini 2 for front view only or VIOFO A129/229 for front and back view buy on Black Friday cyber Monday Buy a Sandisk extreme or endurance 256gb card for it. You can use plug it in usb or cigarette lighter plug but I would recommend hard wiring using fuse taps to fuse box guru electronics car audio will install it for 120$ front view only ask for front and back view price if you get the A129. Everyone should have a dash cam if you get in a accident the other driver will say it’s your fault and it will go 50/50 fault and your insurance will drop you or increase your rates by a lot. If you cause injury in an accident they are going to sue you and could garnish your wages.For VIOFO cameras put time loop to 2 minutes and practice downloading video to your phone using VIOFO app and format(deleting storage) once a month VIOFO app is really good you download the app on your phone press the WiFi button on dashcam connect your phone to dash cam WiFi then go into app and you can just settings and go threw videos and download videos on your phone I hardwired my own to my fuse box using fuse taps and a automotive fuse tester using Chrisfixs YouTube video on how to install dashcam, by the time a bought a fuse tester 10$ fuse taps 25$ a dedicated crimping tool 20$ I should have just paid guru car stereo to due it…

I'm currently using a Viofo VS1 as is unobtrusive and at a good price point for the spec.

I professionally fit Dashcams. No not at an orange vendor. I run a Thinkware u3000 in all my vehicles. Love it.

I wanted it to work well at night. The best sensor is currently the Sony starvis so I wanted one with that. And I wanted 4k. And I wanted multiple cameras.

So that basically left one decent option. The VIOFO. It’s been very good indeed.

Viofo A229 Pro is brilliant. You can optionally add a rear camera, or in car camera, or even a telephoto (so you can make out plates easily if someone makes off).

One thing to note about the VIOFO is that 99% of the settings you can do from your phone, but if you want to turn off the little display lights on the unit you have to use the built-in menu. You can’t do it from your phone. I turned them off so they are not distracting at night.

Here's an update on why I posted this thread. I have a Thinkware F750 Dashcam w/ the Hard wiring accessory so I can record (in parking mode) with the engine off but the cam fires up as soon as I turn the ignition and will record full time.

My viofo frequently overheats.