VIOFO A229 PLUS 2K HDR DASHCAM 2CH A$259.63 / US$167.20 Shipped @ VIOFO Official Store via AliExpress

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It's the 5th option 'Color Name: 2-Channel'.

Use $30 AUD discount code: 'AUS230'. (Type it in, sometimes cut and paste won't let you apply the code)

If you want a neater appearance with a hard wire kit ($274.12 AUD Delivered), choose option 'Color Name: 2-Channel with HK4'.

If you are going the hard wire route, make sure to buy 2 fuse cable adapters depending on your vehicle type.

Eg. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000648828410.html?spm=a2g0o…

For extra savings, use various cashback websites.

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  • iDrownFish on 21/08/2024 - 02:16

    Have had several Viofo A129 duo models installed and found them to be not the most reliable. Anyone had better experience with the newer A229 models?

    • ThePunchingBag on 21/08/2024 - 07:39

      I had one installed a few years ago… Was awesome for around 12 months then it would only record when I was parked & wouldn't record anything when I was driving… I'm not the most technical person but tried many things after googling the Hell Out Of it & watching YouTube videos but nothing

  • tof on 21/08/2024 - 04:24
    +1

    2 channel with hardwire kit showing as $265.25 on my Latitude 28 Degrees card. Thanks OP

  • Bii on 21/08/2024 - 05:20

    For hardwiring, I'm worried about the car battery could run low after a few days of not driving.

    • NuttySnag on 21/08/2024 - 06:08
      +3

      They generally all cut off if the battery voltage dips under a set value.

      Least the HK3 did.

    • zorrt on 21/08/2024 - 06:44

      Turn the camera off when you don't want it to record. That's what I do when parked at home.

      It should auto turn off but I just prefer to know it's definitely not draining battery.

      Saying that I did forget to turn it off once and after roughly 13hrs it was still recording. Time-lapse 5 second mode.

    • zonarhd on 21/08/2024 - 08:03
      +2

      It turns off if the battery voltage drops below a certain level. I got is exact model and hardwire kit and had an auto-electrician install it on site for about $200. Needed a couple of fuse taps as well but so far it's been working very well. Haven't had to touch it and I can sometimes go a week or two without driving my car and it's never failed to start or show any signs of struggling.

    • Neilzy on 21/08/2024 - 09:23

      You can turn off parking mode so the camera turns off when you turn off the car. alternatively the HK3 hardwire kit has 4 voltage cut-off presets to choose from of youre wanting to run parking mode

  • Apostle0748 on 21/08/2024 - 08:23
    +2

    I got a bundle from ebay - included the Plus model + hardwire kit + CPL filter for a little over $300, was from an authorised reseller using ebay codes and discounted gift cards. Not the cheapest, but wanted it sooner for a new car and local warranty I felt would be better.

    So far everything has been working flawlessly, no issues at all with it, has only been 1.5 weeks since installation however.

    Also if you need a microSD - https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/862319

    Edit: Another tip, I didn't need to buy the fuses, I put up a listing on Airtasker for the install and simply mentioned that I needed fuses. Auto electrician that came out had all the different types and installed for me. Cost was $200 all up, quite a few "handy man" types quoting to do the work, probably would have been fine but felt better going with an auto electrician who only does this sort of work.

    • starbearer on 21/08/2024 - 09:50

      Could you please DM the details of the guy you used?

      • Apostle0748 on 21/08/2024 - 11:48
        +1

        I would, but unfortunately you're out of luck - I happened to run into him about a week later and he's going on a long holiday and won't be back till early next year.

        My tips would be:
        - Put exact requirements up on Airtasker (e.g. for me it was need the install of front/rear cameras with hardwire kit and need fuses supplied).
        - Wait until you at least get 3-5 offers to do the work so you can compare offers.
        —- I easily got multiple offers within 2 hours of it going up.
        - Look for someone who is an auto electrician, check the person's history to see the type of work they have done. Lots of people who put quotes in did all sorts of "handyman" type work.
        —- Probably would have been okay, but I wanted someone who only really worked on automotive.
        —- When I checked my guys history, everything was professional (reviews received, professional photos with descriptions of products installed/work performed).

  • Emblex on 21/08/2024 - 08:33

    Has anyone self installed a dash cam on modern Subarus with eyesight? Got a new outback recently am keen to install a dash cam myself but feels like it could be tricky

    • bAps on 21/08/2024 - 09:14
      +1

      google is your friend. There should be a DIY out there somewhere

    • Apostle0748 on 21/08/2024 - 10:47
      +1

      I guess it depends on how much your time is worth and whether you feel you can get it to look as good as a professional. Quotes for a professional install range from $150-$200 if that is within budget for you.

      My advice is to simply pay for someone to do it after I did it myself on my first car and hired someone on the second. The auto electrician that did mine was really professional and did a really good job of tidying up cables, using parts he bought with him like zip ties, etc. in spaces hidden behind panels and also made sure it didn't interfere with air bags, etc.

    • butter on 21/08/2024 - 17:32

      My car with eyesight came with an additional eyesight manual. Make sure you abide by the no go zones on your windscreen.

    • nomoremoney on 21/08/2024 - 20:47

      This person did a recent post about installing the dash cam.

      https://youtu.be/lQtZF0g51Ak?si=KXpJH1UBTPgAPvFM

  • bohn on 21/08/2024 - 08:57

    new viofo are being released soon

  • mortium on 21/08/2024 - 09:23

    Hopefully more reliable than the A129 duo pro. I've had 3 and 2/3 failed in just 18 months.

  • starbearer on 21/08/2024 - 09:49

    Can anyone confirm if this one reads plates decently at night?

    Just trying to compare to the 229 pro 4k one and seeing if that one is worth close to double the price?

  • J0hn on 21/08/2024 - 10:06

    Was waiting on this deal to be sub $200 but ended up getting a viofo t130 3ch off facebook market for $200(rrp 380)- installed my self.

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