Viofo A139 Pro Review: Best Dashcam for 2023 w/ Starvis 2

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  • Опубліковано 11 лип 2024
  • The Viofo A139 Pro is my pick for the best dashcam of 2023. Watch my full review to find out why.
    My recommended A139 Pro setup:
    A139 Pro 2CH Front/Rear: geni.us/ViofoA139Pro2CH
    MicroSD Card: geni.us/sAbu5k [Amazon]
    Parking Mode Battery: geni.us/Powercell8-A139
    Bluetooth Button: geni.us/ViofoBTRemoteControlVR
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    A139 Pro Configurations:
    1CH (Front): geni.us/ViofoA139Pro1CH
    2CH (Front / Rear): geni.us/ViofoA139Pro2CH
    2CH (Front / Interior): bit.ly/ViofoA139Pro2CHIR
    3CH (Front / Rear / Interior): geni.us/ViofoA139Pro3CH
    A139 Pro Accessories: bit.ly/ViofoA139ProAccessories
    0:00 Intro
    2:25 Starvis 2 IMX678 Sensor
    3:03 Video Quality
    4:18 HDR
    6:07 Hands-On Overview
    6:40 Front Cam Design
    10:35 Interior & Rear Cam Design
    12:21 Different Configurations
    13:11 Resolution
    15:40 Bitrate
    17:49 Parking Recording
    21:33 WiFi App
    22:57 Voice Notifications
    24:33 Accessories
    25:55 Pros & Cons
    29:02 My Preferred Configuration
    29:40 Overall Conclusion
    30:20 Discount Codes
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  • @davidallen5286
    @davidallen5286 Рік тому +82

    You know you've made it when you have dashcam groupies! Living the dream 👍🏽

  • @chancestreetman8314
    @chancestreetman8314 Рік тому +6

    Excellent comprehensive review! Thanks for the work you put into this. 👍

  • @firekite
    @firekite Рік тому +8

    Truly excellent stuff as always! Keep up the good work. You’re a blessing in this field.

  • @RetroCarGuy530
    @RetroCarGuy530 Рік тому +8

    Excellent review! Thanks for the shoutout to my review of the VIOFO A139 Pro.

    • @VortexRadar
      @VortexRadar  Рік тому

      haha you deserve it! I love all the depth and detail you go into in your reviews. :)

    • @BillBarnum
      @BillBarnum Рік тому

      Can you post a link to the video?

    • @RetroCarGuy530
      @RetroCarGuy530 Рік тому

      @@BillBarnum the link to my review is ua-cam.com/video/Ajw1CUwi0_4/v-deo.html
      @Vortex Radar, please delete if you don't want this posted here.

  • @yakobs_8534
    @yakobs_8534 9 місяців тому

    The best description. Congratulations for the work done!👍

  • @TonyPrado
    @TonyPrado Рік тому +10

    Great video man, making me more curious to upgrade from my current A129 Pro… Best part of the video was the guys reaction in meeting you 😂😂

  • @retrobuttercup
    @retrobuttercup 11 місяців тому +1

    How have I not had more ads for this camera? :0
    Amazing job with the video, first time watching something from your channel and wow you did a great job. Super detailed and you demonstrated a lot of different scenarios for a lot of different user scenarios. Definitely on my list for which dash am to get.

  • @SafeDriveSolutions
    @SafeDriveSolutions Рік тому +3

    Great Job with the video. The flickering you seen at night with HDR. I know someone else who seen that in December. Viofo had him taken care of very quickly by replacing his unit. I was trying to duplicate it on my test unit and never could.

  • @jd415
    @jd415 Рік тому +2

    Great video, thank you so much for spending countless hours creating this!

  • @craigmorfitt7990
    @craigmorfitt7990 10 місяців тому +3

    Thanks for this excellent, in-depth review. After researching several brands and models of dash cams, I was pretty close to opting for the Viofo A139 Pro. Your video gave me the extra push to make the purchase. And thanks for the tip about the problems being encountered with the 516 MicroSD card - I would have bought one but will now get a 256 instead. Awesome review!

  • @lukasvanstraten7957
    @lukasvanstraten7957 Рік тому

    Thanks so much for this vid. I just bought it using your code! Glad you get some commission:))

  • @X-Prime123
    @X-Prime123 Рік тому

    Thanks, this is what I wanted to know. I'll be getting one of these.

  • @RobertLeBlancPhoto
    @RobertLeBlancPhoto Рік тому +1

    Just ordered a 3ch along with all of the accessories through your link.
    I'll move my A129 Pro Duo to my wife's car.
    Thanks!

  • @awalton_nc
    @awalton_nc Рік тому

    Great video explaining a lot of information about a confusing topic I very much appreciate it

  • @nobodytoyou4887
    @nobodytoyou4887 Рік тому +21

    Just recently got the 139 pro after seeing your video comparing it to the blackvue, went with 2 ch with the rear camera. Also not sure why but my previews work perfectly fine on mine, they do take some time to load though with android and a Sandisk 256gb max endurance (running the newest firmware 1.1_0321).

  • @Steve_in_Texas
    @Steve_in_Texas Рік тому +2

    I love watching your dashcam videos - you are definitely my "go to" for learning about dashcams!! Question: I want to purchase a dashcam and I see Viofu have started using the new Starvis 2 sensor in the A139 - do you know, or have you heard, when they might start using it in their other models?? I am looking at the A229 pro as that will fit my needs!!

  • @ThunderChasers
    @ThunderChasers Рік тому

    LOL That was cool!!! He recognized you right away!

  • @RCarrera_47
    @RCarrera_47 Рік тому

    Thanks for all the info subscribing now 😉

  • @jd415
    @jd415 Рік тому +1

    6:33 LOL, love it!

  • @tylerwatt12
    @tylerwatt12 Рік тому +9

    Lol quite the fan interaction

  • @mikeguzmansr
    @mikeguzmansr 11 місяців тому

    What’s good my man. I have been watching a lot of your videos. Great job 🙌 love what you do. I’m in search of advice. I have a 2023 gladiator that I have just recently purchased the redline 360c and a viofo a139 pro for. But I park 5 days a week in the sun. And my current car gets extremely hot when I do. As I don’t have the expensive electronics in this car I don’t worry. But I am worried about the jeep and the electronics. I want to utilize the parking mode with the camera at work but cannot find for the life of me on the internet or UA-cam ways to use a sunshade and still utilize parking mode. Without frying the camera. It’s a shot in the dark but I was hoping you might have some advice. Thanks again and keep up the great work 🙏😊

  • @LeDoucheBouche
    @LeDoucheBouche 11 місяців тому

    Very nicely detailed review. I have just bought this 2 channel model with the hardwire kit, bluetooth button and rear camera. I still have to build the muscle memory to press the button when I see things that should be kept. Which has lead me to a point about the app, it doesn't seem to have the feature to retroactively protect files to prevent them being overwritten or if it does it's not very obvious. Yes, I could download the videos to my phone but, like you, I prefer to remove the card and use my computer. That is where I do my editing after all. I did also just have an issue starting my car after continuous overnight filming so I'll be checking out the power pack you recommend. I can't be jump starting my car every time and have set the hard wire kit to cut off at the highest voltage now so hopefully that will do in the meantime.
    Anyway, I wanted to say thanks for such a detailed user review because it's good to know these things were I to want to upgrade to having the interior camera (for quite a reasonable price I have to say) and to know of the potential issues I may face. Great work, thanks again.

  • @shihan74
    @shihan74 Рік тому +1

    Nice video...I was almost completely sold on viofo until I saw the hardwire kit. In our older car (mazda 3) we have the older blackvue (non-x) and the power magic box that just cuts power to the dashcam when the battery drops below a certain voltage... that has been a source of pure frustration cause it only has 3 options... one cuts off way too early but doesnt drain the battery, one drains the battery just enough that starting the car can get a bit iffy (especially when it gets cold) and the battery only lives about 18 months before the battery starts to really suffer the failures that come with continuous cycling of the starter battery. So i have a true hatred of the hardwire kits where the voltage selection is on the hardwire and very limited... most other dash cams now have this in the cam and its very adjustable which for me is a HUGE selling point (it cant be understated how much of a selling point this is in many situations)... HOWEVER... we're putting the new cam in a car with a dual-battery system and the secondary battery is a 100ah deep cycle, so even in its worst case, it should run the viofo for quite a number of days. Really very torn now.

  • @glock2101
    @glock2101 Рік тому +1

    I just bought one, so far love it, I've been through quite a few over the past 7 years, lets see how this one fares.

  • @user-xi1to4ph6s
    @user-xi1to4ph6s Рік тому

    Thoroughly done, respect
    I believe HK4 hardwire kit is interchangeable with HK3-C

  • @KC-xw7ql
    @KC-xw7ql Рік тому +1

    That guy was stoked!

    • @TCMODS
      @TCMODS Рік тому

      Maybe a bit too much.

  • @scottlacroix8628
    @scottlacroix8628 Рік тому +4

    Wow. You've reached quite a level of recognition. You've certainly come far since I started watching your videos years ago on your old TravelLog1111 (I think) channel!

    • @VortexRadar
      @VortexRadar  Рік тому +1

      haha wow! Not many people remember the old channel name :)

  • @jamesgregware5500
    @jamesgregware5500 8 місяців тому

    Great review! Made me buy it!
    Any chance you can do a detailed vid on setup options and what they each mean on this A139 Pro? There's a lot of stuff on this app and I have no clue what most of these things do..... But more importantly, can you run through the basics of what if something has happened and we need to pull the recording? Such as a 2am car break-in or a car accident - whats the basic procedure we need to do to find and save that video for future needs (lawsuits, law enforcement, etc...)

  • @mikesmith1181
    @mikesmith1181 Рік тому +1

    Excellent video.
    Any recommendations for us desert dwellers (well over 100F in the summer)??

  • @Aksotar
    @Aksotar 5 місяців тому

    wow !! this was a very well done comparison and review ! I am impressed !! I wonder if firmware updates will affect the various issues and if there have been updates since this review..

  • @ncdogg425
    @ncdogg425 Рік тому +1

    I watched the full video Vortex!

    • @VortexRadar
      @VortexRadar  Рік тому +1

      lol, thanks for letting me know! 😄

  • @jamesgregware5500
    @jamesgregware5500 9 місяців тому

    Any chance you have a setup video of this (ideally, the 2-channel A139Pro)? (Thanks to you, I bought it off of Amazon when you posted the special discount - THANK YOU!!)

  • @asoloda
    @asoloda Рік тому

    Due to your excellent review I came down to two dash cams. Next base and Viofo 139 pro. I couldn’t decide which one. I like the Nextbase for its live view on the device but concerned overheating. What do you think?

  • @TheMx5Channel
    @TheMx5Channel Рік тому

    Today i had someone pull of my wiperarm and damaged the hood as a result. It's the 4th time with this car that something is damaged when it was parked.
    After your review and some research i bough one. It's great people like you make video's like these. I still feel like dashcams are a necessary evil but as a fellow mx5 driver. You don't want to get your baby hurt. And once again it happend....

  • @LEXXIUS
    @LEXXIUS Рік тому

    0:30 This looks gorgeous!
    How hot does it get with all 3 cameras on, with 4k and HDR at the same time? Would it be a problem in the summer if the car was parked in the sun? I'm slightly concerned about thermal shutdowns.
    Also, does it have a regular Li-Ion battery or supercapacitors?
    I only wish the rear camera would've been a Starvis 2 sensor too for better low light performance.

  • @ThomMurphy
    @ThomMurphy Рік тому +2

    Nice! Fantastic video.
    Now, if Blendmount would make a mount to support the main and interior cam, it would be a more viable option.

    • @ThomMurphy
      @ThomMurphy Рік тому +2

      @Krishna like they've done with others.
      I think that this and many other windshield mount items just need a flat surface for things to mount. Blendmount could make a mount that has a flat panel for such devices. They could make it so different sizes of panels could be attached to the same base. A large "universal" size could accommodate things with a less exact fit. Then things notnin the radar detector or dashcam space could be mounted like track performance monitors and whatnot.
      For mounting both front and interior, both sides of the flat panel could be utilized.

  • @TheRealSlowhand
    @TheRealSlowhand Рік тому

    Does the rear-facing camera mounting point rotate so I can attach it to the back window of a pickup truck... Nevermind, shortly after posting myquestion you answered it in the video... As always, great detailed review, thank you...

  • @marcclarke01
    @marcclarke01 Рік тому

    Thanks!

    • @VortexRadar
      @VortexRadar  Рік тому

      Glad to be of service and thank you as well! 🙏

  • @PatMerc007
    @PatMerc007 18 днів тому

    Hi nice review. Do you know if you can connect 2 interior camera on the A139 instead of one exterior and one Interior camera? or 2 exterior camera?

  • @blademan7671
    @blademan7671 Рік тому

    Another amazing detailed video. I want this installed in my cars. I live very close to you, which always makes watching your vids fun with the family identifying the local sights, who do you recommend for installation? I've been told Systems Unlimited, or I guess car toys..

    • @VortexRadar
      @VortexRadar  Рік тому +1

      Systems Unlimited is for pretty high end work and might be a little overkill for a dashcam. A place like Car Toys would be much cheaper and should still be fine.

    • @blademan7671
      @blademan7671 Рік тому

      Car Toys has awful reviews. What shop and specific installer do you use? I saw your suv has rear cameras which look like a fair amount of labor.

  • @dirtyarjun
    @dirtyarjun Рік тому

    very useful and great vedio
    how much heat can it take ? if i use it in australia climate ;)

  • @beatsandmel0dy
    @beatsandmel0dy Рік тому +4

    I think the 1600p option is great. I find that there's too much sky in the 4k image anyway

  • @stefanhenneken5415
    @stefanhenneken5415 Рік тому

    Hi there and Greetings from Finland!
    Great review!
    I just ordered the A139 Pro 4K 2CH from VIOFO, Bluetooth button and Memory card and used your code, thank you very much for that code!
    This is my first dashcam ever and I bought it mainly because my road trips. Driving from Finland to Turkiye and then to Bosnia and last time I noticed that there was amaising views suddenly ahead and no time or place to stop and take a picture or video.
    So my first question is, when I press that Bluetooth button, does it start to record then that saved video, save the video just before I pressed the button and how long video it will be and does the settings about viodeo length effect to this?
    Oh and is it supported with Android Auto and if yes, what you can do with it?
    Second question would be that , what settings would you recommend for me to use for the roud trip.

  • @sbrodie08
    @sbrodie08 Рік тому

    do you also recommend the A119 mini 2. looking to purchase it rather than the A139 pro since it is more expensive. Thanks for your videos

  • @italianskygod111
    @italianskygod111 7 місяців тому

    Google Translated from French: Hi Vortex. Love your reviews. Now, My car is parked in an interior garage. It can stay parked there for several days or even weeks. Is it possible to connect the powercell 8 battery pack to a hardwire system that would bind them via an electrical connection 110 VOLT to keep the battery fully charged while parked? Thanks. Mario from Montreal.

  • @OcaOca
    @OcaOca Рік тому

    I'm using the Samsung Pro Endurence (not recommended by Viofo) but it seems to be working so far on the latest firmware. hopefully it holds up in 3 months or so

  • @TheKwaze
    @TheKwaze 10 місяців тому

    Fantastic comprehensive review thanks. Can the bufferering feature be completely disabled if preferred?

    • @ViofoDashcamOfficial
      @ViofoDashcamOfficial 10 місяців тому +1

      Yes, the buffered function can be disabled by updating our special firmware if you want.

  • @sherischemenauer5296
    @sherischemenauer5296 10 місяців тому

    Any issues with this if your windshield has been ceramic tinted? 70%? I appreciate your detailed reviews.

  • @Anavllama
    @Anavllama Рік тому +4

    Lets hope viofo is paying attention in terms of providing two things. A. silent start except for significant events/errors B. add a message that something happened during parking mode~!~

  • @mackue8913
    @mackue8913 9 місяців тому

    Hey could u show us how to set the time zone correctly in the USA? There’s so many ones to pick from can be bit overwhelming. From 24hrs to 12hrs I have reg a139 2ch But I seem to get mine time correctly but my day is one day ahead that would be every helpful and nice! I’m in MN thanks love watching all of your videos on dash cams! ❤

  • @goodthiefphoto
    @goodthiefphoto Рік тому

    Have you heard anything from Viofo about releasing a OBD cable? On their forums, they mentioned they would release one but that was back in July 2021.

  • @1613ckhris
    @1613ckhris 11 місяців тому +1

    If it only had an LTE option 2ch… nice when car is in shop and you can check if it is being worked on yet or not… and the notifications are nice if impacts happen.

  • @dougsewell7281
    @dougsewell7281 Рік тому

    Vortex Radar, I'm curious to see if you can do the stress heat test to the dashcam to see if the parking sensor still working after 3hr+ sitting out in the Arizona sun around 110 degree outside temperature.

  • @hammer-r
    @hammer-r Рік тому

    Your costing me way too much money. First with the radar detector I bought, the uniden 7 and now a dash camera. Only kidding. Great that your going thru all this for us. I had a Garmin Mini for a month in a new Silverado but found the wifi to the iPhone 14 pro would only stay connected for about 15-20 seconds at a time then have issues reconnecting. I’m worried is this normal? So when I buy one of these is that an issue? I’m interested in the two camera version. Would you say this is the best in this price range? Also do you have any experience with a dash cam that can connect to the cloud via either a hot spot, cell phone or an internal cell set up so i could view the camera real time remotely? Many tks.

  • @SpecialKthx
    @SpecialKthx Рік тому +1

    can you record at 1600p 1ch with more bitrate? would this make the cam even more clearer?

  • @PlENSAENVERDE
    @PlENSAENVERDE Рік тому

    what would you recommend to record the front view and see the kids back in the iphone at the same time bro'? thanks & greetings from Barcelona!

  • @danedaniels3686
    @danedaniels3686 4 місяці тому

    What is the field of view of the rear cam. Can the Wi-Fi app on your phone be synched with the rear cam live view? Thank you.

  • @tonychaveiro1906
    @tonychaveiro1906 Рік тому +6

    First off, congratulations on the very nice and professional review. Your reviews were one of the main reasons I bought an A139 Pro dual channel myself.
    Now I would like to add a comment I've never seen anyone (including you) mention before: why is the camera barrel fixed on the right side of the unit? It's great for right hand drivers (UK, Australia, etc) as it allows to mount the dashcam on the left side of the windshield and still keep a more or less centered image.
    However, for the rest of the world, left hand drivers, like myself, it's actually counterintuitive because we tend to mount it on the slight right off center of the windshield. This makes the footage even more off center.
    Maybe a suggestion for Viofo would be to make RHD and LHD versions of the camera for easier installation.
    I'm currently struggling on where to place the camera so it stays out of sight from the driver's view but still provides a somewhat symmetrical footage.

    • @Anavllama
      @Anavllama Рік тому +1

      Concur, I still ordered it but frustrated they dont have a left mounted option for North American drivers or anywhere else left hand driving can be found.

    • @Wailermon
      @Wailermon 11 місяців тому

      You are not alone! See my comments above!

  • @simaodocaminhao
    @simaodocaminhao Рік тому

    How long can it record one full loop on 256GB card on max video settings? Does the rear camera have a parking movement sensor as well? Lastly, doesn't the front camera and all those cables running out from it obscure the driver's field of vision a bit?

  • @ChrisMuncy
    @ChrisMuncy Рік тому

    Quick question for the group. My girlfriend has a 2018 Jeep JK and just bought a 139 pro with a rear cam, but where would you put the rear cam? She has a soft top ( stop it... stop it now...) and I don't think the cam is waterproof to install at the spare tire. Thoughts?

  • @chriswatkins3233
    @chriswatkins3233 Рік тому

    Hmm, so not option for LTE connection? That's one thing I love about the Blackvue and the LTE module, notifications when not on wi-fi..

  • @takenoshortcuts
    @takenoshortcuts Рік тому +1

    I'd love to see it compared to one of the same price and also with good specs, the Finevu GX1000

  • @savagefoox3524
    @savagefoox3524 11 місяців тому

    Thanks very much for your video. Based on this video and others I plan to buy the 129 pro but now it’s just a question of how many channels. I’m not sure if you answered this question in the video, but if I buy the duel channel pro can I turn off the second channel and still get the resolution on the front facing camera at the same bit rate, as if it was a single camera or is it only the three channel model that allows you to reduce one channel?

    • @VortexRadar
      @VortexRadar  11 місяців тому

      You mean A139 Pro? Yes if you physically unplug any cam, you can take a 3CH down to 2CH or down to 1CH and get the benefit of the higher bitrate. I don’t think you can turn the extra channels off in software.

  • @canoeshoe
    @canoeshoe Рік тому

    Wonder if the rear camera is small enough to clear the rear automatic shade?

  • @htto0om
    @htto0om Рік тому

    Thanks man, great video. One question, how long is the hardwire kit? I’m driving 2018 dodge durango where there is no interior fuse-box, only in the engine bay.

    • @VIOFO-CS
      @VIOFO-CS Рік тому

      The total length of the hardwire kit: 13.1 Feet/4M.

  • @gj953
    @gj953 6 місяців тому

    great review! Question for you - I have a Toyota Tundra 2023 OEM dashcam which is lacking in performance, and thinking of going with the voifo 139 pro - Do you have any recommendations on how to remove the OEM dashcam from the windshield? It looks to be using some sort of 3m tape mount similar to others. Looks like it's on the black dots section of the windshield if that makes any difference.

    • @doctimw
      @doctimw 4 місяці тому

      Use heat gun on outside of window to release the 3M adhesive. Some say blow dryer but heat gun is faster.

  • @simonjones1080
    @simonjones1080 11 місяців тому

    Hi I am looking to buy the 3 channel model I was wondering when I put it in parking surveillance mode could I have it just record from 2 of the 3 cameras rather than all 3 to save power as need it to record around 12-13h each time

  • @AJCoRePlays
    @AJCoRePlays 8 місяців тому

    I couldn’t find this in a 2ch IR config on Amazon, so I ordered the 1 channel w/ hardwire kit for $239 on amazon & then ordered the interior cam from Viofo for $65, 2 week shipping, but I’ll have the main cam installed this weekend, in my wife’s car… As for me, I’m still rocking an old school BlackVue 750X 1080p😢

  • @manuelvera8453
    @manuelvera8453 Рік тому

    Hi, thanks for this review. I have a question for the parking mode... The recording during this event is for all the cameras or only for the front camera?

    • @VortexRadar
      @VortexRadar  Рік тому

      All, you can see some clips in this video that show that in action

  • @1108pd
    @1108pd Рік тому

    How many hours of recording will we get on a 256 GB card, assuming we set the front camera at 4k/30fps and the rear at 2k/30fps

  • @wcsoblake85
    @wcsoblake85 Рік тому

    10:33 What are those copper terminals that are on the windshield mount bracket?

  • @xedden2
    @xedden2 Рік тому

    Sorry if this has been covered elsewhere but why do you recommend the powercell over wiring it directly to your car power supply? Especially with not even getting 24 hours on a dual channel setup.

  • @driveusinformation1176
    @driveusinformation1176 Рік тому

    Can this camera do firmware updates thru the app? It's my understanding it can't be updated this way. I was hoping you would have addressed this in your video. BTW I have this dash camera and it's quite good for capturing plates. I do notice some issues with the camera locking up and I have to unplug the power and reboot it. Great review though.

  • @lmaccountus7954
    @lmaccountus7954 8 місяців тому

    It is a good video, Let me chime in:
    Most of the problems with this dashcam are in the software:
    Is the end of the day, the camera is placed in parking mode (MOTION DETECTION), records 35 Parking mode videos, you need to find who scratched your car on the last 7 hrs of videos. It does not show a snapshot of why it took the 45 seconds, it does not have 2x or 4x play speed to save time. I cannot adjust the parking mode video lengths, like in regular video of 1,2,3,4,5 video loops.
    Sometimes stays continuously recording 45sec clips while in Parking Mode.
    So I have to go video by video, and it takes forever to do so, and find out who scratched the hood of my car.
    Lets say you are on video 11, wanna go to the next, just swipe left? no I have to select go back and when it does the one you were watching is not highlighted, so there is 35 videos and have to track it following the timestamp.
    Is those little things that drive me crazy about this software. If I delete the video, show the next in line, or let me swipe left or right to view the next parking video, but no, once again so stone age, for the latest release is super cheap.
    Parking mode motion even at low settings is over sensitive, or I would say it does not work. It detects the movement of an airplane far out in the picture frame, or the movement of a leaf 10 houses down, etc, very frustrating.
    Multiple drivers for the same vehicle, they download the viofo app, but I do not want them to mess with the settings, I cannot set parent /child accounts, so they have only viewing capability.
    The LED always ON or OFF rarely works.
    The one that really pissed me off bad was, video locked will not work if the card is formatted, I lost some valuable footage. I came to find out if the RECORD button is pressed for more than 5 seconds it will format the SD card, HELLO! what if someone breaks into the car and presses it, everything that just happened is lost, and it will format everything including locked videos.
    While navigating it will sometimes say video locked, out of nowhere, and when I check there is no locked video.
    Snapshot is super laggy, I would say about a second late, for a almost $400 camera with all bells and whistles, I can tell it has a cheap processor.
    The sound it makes turning on and off, I f**kin hate it.
    I turn off sound recording, and it states pressing the mic button will turn it on, it does not, only from the app.
    One thing is true, does record very high quality.
    There are definitely many issues in firmware and Viofo needs to provide a much better app to manage the dashcam.
    IMO, this camera should be valued about $100 less than it is currently sold for. Is not a bad dashcam, but it is overpriced.

  • @xZen0sx
    @xZen0sx Рік тому

    Hello, is this recommended for BMW vehicles? I was told that the wires are thick and it wouldn't play well with interior trim 🤔

  • @smoakie976
    @smoakie976 Рік тому

    Will the year camera work on truck back glass?

  • @CurtisDJunior
    @CurtisDJunior 11 місяців тому

    Should the rear camera be low or high on your mirror? Sedan MAXIMA

  • @IROOKLYN
    @IROOKLYN Рік тому +1

    Great video with tons of information but Is there a reason why you prefer the external battery pack versus the fuse box as a power source $300 is a bit much if the car battery it's actually charging the external battery pack

    • @VortexRadar
      @VortexRadar  Рік тому +2

      Longer record times. If I set the A139’s voltage cutoff low, it sometimes kills my wife’s car battery and I have to jump start her car. If I raise the voltage cutoff to not drain it so far, I get like 2 hours of parking record time.

  • @davegatez7014
    @davegatez7014 10 місяців тому

    Does it come with the map software on the computer?

  • @pedrorios8212
    @pedrorios8212 Рік тому

    Thoughts on the new Vantrue Nexus 5? First time I’ve seen a dash cam company offer front and rear cabin interior. It of course has the new Starvis sensor but just curious what you think about that whole set up

    • @VortexRadar
      @VortexRadar  Рік тому

      Not sure how important the second interior cam is, but I’m curious if you can use them as left/right exterior cams…

  • @kashjay5789
    @kashjay5789 Рік тому

    Do you think the R4 will drop down in price to the 330 price range again?

  • @dunnkirke
    @dunnkirke 11 місяців тому

    Hi there! I recently purchased the A139p and so far liking it. Haven’t run the permanent wiring, probably this weekend. I also live in the Puget Sound area and I’m wondering how sensitive you have found this unit with heat. With summer on us, the in vehicle temps here are getting pretty high, and I’ve been taking it down when I park.

    • @bobcaygeon975
      @bobcaygeon975 9 місяців тому

      Heat, and cold for that matter will eventually brick these units at about 36-48months.

  • @ggalbreath1234
    @ggalbreath1234 Рік тому

    Does the company have any thoughts of adding cloud functionality to view the dash cam remotely?

  • @RazvanMGH
    @RazvanMGH Рік тому

    Is there a base with included power port?

  • @nhg191
    @nhg191 Рік тому

    Excellent explanation, thank you very much. In the camera file, the video shows an incorrect time and when I play the video, the time is correct, how can I set the time?

  • @kevo868
    @kevo868 Рік тому +1

    You didn’t go into any detail on the AV out feature. Would love to know more about that. It could work nicely with the license plate reading project you were working on. If you can input the output to a computer it could do the automated LPR on the feed.

    • @VortexRadar
      @VortexRadar  Рік тому +1

      I don’t use the feature at all which is why I didn’t go into detail about. If you want to learn more, test it out and/or head to the forums to discuss it with others.

  • @kvnphm1
    @kvnphm1 Рік тому +1

    Great review! Is there any downside to using the IR interior camera as the rear camera and just turning off the IR? I accidentally bought the wrong 2ch dash cam off the Viofo website last month =(

    • @VortexRadar
      @VortexRadar  Рік тому +1

      hmm if you have a long cable it should work, though some colors will be off since it doesn’t have an IR blocking filter

  • @bsetay5115
    @bsetay5115 Рік тому

    could you run your cars reverse camera to the A139?

  • @jdemara
    @jdemara Рік тому

    Awesome video! When you run the bluetooth button, do you find that the battery needs replacing VERY frequently? I gave up on mine - every time I went to go mark some footage, the bluetooth button was dead again.

    • @VortexRadar
      @VortexRadar  Рік тому +2

      Oh that’s weird. I haven’t seen that. My wife and I are both running one and we haven’t had that issue.

    • @jdemara
      @jdemara Рік тому +1

      @@VortexRadar Good to know! Maybe I have been dealing with a defective button then. Thanks!

    • @JT-lq4yd
      @JT-lq4yd Рік тому

      There has to be something wrong, I had mine since Feb 2021 on the OEM battery.

  • @luigiguilli9346
    @luigiguilli9346 Рік тому

    I have an opposite issue with the Wifi app capabilities, my live view isn't working on my Iphone 14 pro, and loading videos on the phone also doesn't load or play the loaded video.

  • @bobomomo3764
    @bobomomo3764 10 місяців тому

    I recommend buying a good external usb that has both (micro SD port and plugs to the cell phone), leave it in the car and use it to transfer/view videos faster and more reliable than wifi.
    Or at least keep it as a backup method to view videos in phone

  • @mag28
    @mag28 Рік тому

    Just installed and can’t get video on the live view via app. Any tips?

  • @Fitchett2012
    @Fitchett2012 Рік тому

    Thank you for the review. Have you found a solution to have a dash cam upload it’s video files to a home server when it’s sitting in the driveway? It would be nice to dump the files and auto clear the card each day.

    • @VortexRadar
      @VortexRadar  Рік тому +1

      Blackvue dashcams offer some options for that. I went over that in here: ua-cam.com/video/vKqPGaRpfkQ/v-deo.html

  • @TheEclectic
    @TheEclectic Рік тому +1

    Great video as always. If you have an A129 Pro as I do, would you upgrade? Or do you think other companies will release Starvis 2 based dashcams that may exceed the Viofo this year?

    • @VortexRadar
      @VortexRadar  Рік тому +1

      So there are others coming this year too. I know of like 4, but I still suspect this one will be the solid goto pick for most people looking for video quality and core functionality.

    • @jase1911
      @jase1911 Рік тому

      @@VortexRadar Quick question how does this compared to the Van true? Or is there any comparison?

    • @Bacnow
      @Bacnow Рік тому +1

      @@VortexRadar - OK…since you mentioned it…what are the other 4 (STARVIS 2 equipped) dashcams that are set to debut this year? I know you can’t provide specs, detailed information or model numbers but can you tell us which companies will produce them?

    • @TelosBudo
      @TelosBudo 10 місяців тому

      ​@VortexRadar when will they release? October?

  • @mkuzmicz
    @mkuzmicz Рік тому

    Hi! Could You send a recommended settings for 2CH? What in your opinion is the best to set for best reg plate visibility and night vision? Couldn't find this in video. Thanks!

    • @VortexRadar
      @VortexRadar  Рік тому

      ua-cam.com/video/YDKs0BSXw_Y/v-deo.html

  • @bobcaygeon975
    @bobcaygeon975 9 місяців тому

    What percentage of dashcams last more than 48months? Ive yet to find one.

  • @user-bm8rd8cx3g
    @user-bm8rd8cx3g 7 місяців тому

    Hi- I love dthe review but just went to order a dash cam from Viofo and it is 12-15 days for delivery. Does that happen to sound right to you?

    • @VortexRadar
      @VortexRadar  7 місяців тому

      From Viofo, yes. It ships from overseas. Amazon and BBMC are way faster.

  • @Cotterpin_Doozer
    @Cotterpin_Doozer Рік тому +1

    Does the rear camera cable (coaxial) need to be bought separately or is it part of the package as on the website it's listed as an optional extra which I haven't seen for some other viofo front/rear setups and was wondering if they're shipping it with the chunky old style or newer thinner coax?

    • @VortexRadar
      @VortexRadar  Рік тому +1

      It ships with the cables you need. :) Have you seen dashcams before that don’t?

    • @Cotterpin_Doozer
      @Cotterpin_Doozer Рік тому +1

      @@VortexRadar Thanks, yeah I missed the user friendly section showing the 139 pro includes the newer cable over the old cable of the 129 Pro and earlier description, cheers.

  • @Lexusgx550
    @Lexusgx550 Рік тому

    Is it better than blackvue?

  • @RoguePhysicist
    @RoguePhysicist Рік тому

    Where is the Viofo made?