VIOFO A229 Duo 2K QHD 2-Channel Dash Cam with GPS

I set this up on Oct 4, 2024, and bought everything from this site!

My review can be found on my YT channel: https://youtu.be/jSGYJycXVMs?si=aXH4jMXByMQqo5jc

For days I went down the rabbit hole of dash cam reviews trying to decide what I wanted and ultimately settled on this Viofo.
It was important for me it be good in low light and just have the best resolution possible. Installation was fine - I did end up hardwiring it with the Viofo hardwire kit (which doesn't come with fuse taps - ridiculous) and the parking mode works exactly as promised. Take some time to figure out exactly where you want the camera to sit on your windshield before you actually mount it. I messed up but Viofo sent me additional stickies without hesitation (their customer support is awesome).
The customization available on the dash cam itself is excellent. You can mute all the beeps and start up noises, turn off indicator lights if you want, and decide after how long the screen shuts off.
Overall I couldn't be happier. It's a great safety net to have and I'm sure I made the right choice.

I gave 1 stars as the camera is great but the store I'm not sure about. I asked to buy the additional camera but was told I can't buy one as they don't sell them, but was told it won't work as the firmware is only for one camera. So, I contacted Viofo directly. They assured me I can buy an additional 3 cameras and the unit will work flawlessly. This is what I figured but the sales associate should have instructed me that it is possible to add an additional camera and they don't sell them. He told me it's not possible and I will have to return the product at my expense and then purchase the 2 channel setup having never informed me that I could purchase an additional camera directly from Viofo. The additional expenses and costs to me far outway the simple cost of buying an additional camera from Viofo.
This type of business practice is not only unprofessional it is actually illegal as it is a form of collusion. Which is defrauding a customer to buy with you at additional costs and expenses, when the most cost effective advice would have been the TRUTH. So, when I contacted Viofo directly and informed them of what had transpired they were not happy and said they would be contacting "Blackboxmycar" store to discuss this issue as it wasn't legal or appropriate. It's this type of business practices that give stores a bad name and lowers the trust factor. I won't be buying anything else from this store as they could have had a decent customer but failed to be honest! I highly recommend you buy Viofo directly from Viofo or a different business store selling their products.

We decided to upgrade our A119 V3 to a two channel system and chose the A229 Pro from BBMC based on the stellar service and support we had from them on our 2 previous dash cams.

I was concerned that with a 4K system, elimination of vibrations was crucial so I did not use the static film. Instead I mount the A29 Pro directly to the windscreen. It is slightly off horizontal but not enough to worry about. The cables are thin enough to make out easy to slip under interior trim panels.

I am delighted with the video quality. Number plates and street signs are clear and sharp. The voice controls respond quickly to my voice despite my accent. The wifi connects to the app quickly and while the app UI is a bit clunky, I find it easier to change settings through the app than on the Dashcam itself.

At the highest bit rate and resolution the two channels produce a combined file size of around 2Gb for 3 minute videos so I estimate that a 256 GB card will give around 6.4 hrs of recording.

Due to rather gloomy weather, I have yet to try HDR.

As I have switched out vehicles, this is the 3rd viofo duo that I have owned. Other 2 worked flawlessly and I expect the same on the 3rd.