Hardwire Kit For Parking Mode - VIOFO A129 Pro Duo Dashcam

[@Jorcap]

Please never delete this. I have this dashcam and there's so much options. This is an easy way to understand it if you haven't checked your dashcam settings in a while. Thanks so much. 5th time coming back

[@Mark-OutWest]

Just download it.

[@williamiwaniuk5561]

An excellent video! A word of caution- Although I did not witness this tidbit in your video, the fuse tap orientation is very important to be where the power actually goes through the fuse and not bypass it. Be sure to check which leg of the fuse block is hot and face the tap in the opposite direction from the hot side.

[@Checkmate025]

Excellent bit of advice. Have you come accross any video which shows this in details?

[@ross8947]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWWmnIaqgJlon9E gives a good overview of things to look out for

[@deluxejay69]

@@Checkmate025 he goes over it in this video, William just missed it

[@mysteryman5213]

This important step is mentioned 3:16. You need to test with a volt meter or circuit tested with the fuse out of socket.

[@gurjeetsingh8743]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3PFgI2rap6lntk

[@karwanahmed1388]

Wow, such a simple and informative video definitely deserves more views and likes, thanks for making this wonderful video explaining parking mode and constant recording.

[@dial2fast]

Thanks for your wonderful comment!

[@CinHalCedHerChance]

He just spoke so damn fast lol

[@AussieInvestigator]

Best installation and informational video I have seen. The manufacturer couldn't have done better!

[@Karmabhishek]

Hey thanks man 👍 I have ordered A139, hardwire kit and fuse taps. Before this video, I had no idea how any of it will work. Cheers

[@Buttaknife]

Thank you for such an in-depth and informative explanation of how to install this camera. Usually, videos like these skip specific steps, but you did not. Thank you!

[@alif-meem-kun--7751]

Saved my day boss been struggling with the wiring for last 2 hours 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 its working perfect and switching to parking mode automatically🎉🎉❤ love you boss

[@kareyreuben3869]

Thank you. I have bought one of these dashcams but not installed it yet, still studying everything I can about it first.

[@dollazNzentz]

Does the camera notify you if there was an event during parking mode?

[@Rewelsworld]

No it doesn’t you gotta check ur car for damage before u enter

[@waynet8327]

No it doesn't notify you if there's an event, you need to check the city if there's parade or flea market or fire works event.

[@kind2311]

@@waynet8327 BS I need a cam that will tell me when the free concert in the park is happening.

[@snzjavi]

@@kind2311 Blackvue is what you want. 750 or 900. More pricy but better with parking mode.

[@kind2311]

@@snzjavi I got a Viofo A129 Pro Duo. $350 after adding 256gb SD card, hardwire kit, and shipping.

[@mysteryman5213]

Also worth mentioning, the new fuse being added must equal to or have less amp rating the original. Additionally, avoid tapping into critical power circuits such as onboard computer, air bag etc.

[@hippopotamus86]

Not quite. The new fuse you install would be 3amp max for the camera itself. The original fuse will stay the same. The piggybacked fuse doesn't go through the original fuse, it spurs off of the connection before the fuse so it doesn't need to be less than the original.

[@peacefulsoul77]

great video mate.. cheers... am confused about one thing... I have watched a few of these videos from various youtubers... a couple say you should plug the constant power cable in the other available insert on the side... does it matter which plug insert you put the constant power supply in?

[@metalnando]

Also interested in this answer. The Pro comes with a gps module installed that requires its own power, which is what he plugged into on this video. Very interested to see how he has the cam powered.

[@BlazeTomBay]

Great video , for parking mode what mode do you use or recommend? Like 5 FPS or low vide bit rate eccttt...

[@mountdore]

Nice video, thank you! One question: For a car with the fusebox in the trunk and the hardwire Viofo kit just a bit short to reach, what gauge of wire can be used to splice the slightly longer distance?

[@dial2fast]

To extend the hardwire cable, you can use 18 - 20 gauge wire. Just make sure you buy solid copper wire and not CCA (copper clad wire) which is basically solid aluminum wire coated with a copper plating on the outside.

[@mountdore]

@@dial2fast Thank you very much!

[@tallnrough68]

It would be nice if you showed examples of triggering the parking mode to record with detecting g-shock

[@Phyoomz]

lol, I can just see him hitting his car with a rubber mallet trying to get the g sensor to kick in 😂😂

[@jhovanylopez1897]

Also... in parking mode .. can the rear facing camera capture motion and start recording? or in order to start recording motion needs to be detected from the front facing camera? thanks

[@HasNiHassaan]

I have the cam an no matter how hard I mimick the hit in park mode by ramming in to car and shaking it (like if someone reverse into it) it will not trigger the g sensor and only motion detection works, so beware if you want this cam exclusively for g sensor parking mode

[@pimpplayer4ever1]

@@jhovanylopez1897 Either one of them if they detect movement nearby your car it will automatically record an event for 45 seconds. 15 seconds prior and 30 seconds after.

[@Aura_m93]

@@pimpplayer4ever1 so without a human walking by or a car driving by it won’t record while parked?

[@harag9]

Looks a very nice camera - How do you know that electrical parts bat-2 is 12 volt, why didn't you use Elec Parts (Bat-1) ?

[@new25651]

Should have show black ground wire aswell where we should attach it other wise very well explained

[@SomeOne-ot8qg]

To any ground. Unscrew a bold and attache it on a non plated metal part.

[@ElCid_86]

Thanks! I was curious on the switch setting. I drained the battery too low initially… 🤦‍♂️

[@lincoln3x7]

Great video, very helpful... BUT, can you explain why there are 2 fuses on the fuse taps... the fuse you pull from the spot your going to tap into goes in side of the tap, but what's the other fuse doing? and what rating does it need to be?

[@dial2fast]

There are 2 fuse taps because one if constant 12V providing battery power when ignition is off (parking mode recording). The other fuse is ignition 12V providing power when the car is running and driving (normal recording). Both fuse rating can be 5A or 10A.

[@lincoln3x7]

@@dial2fastthanks, I was asking why there are two fuses on each tap… I found his video explains why. Thanks!

[@SuperBigBuffetBoi]

What is the fuse did you get for your Pathfinder. I have the same car and want to know which one to get since you have 3 different version listed.

[@peterrutkowski2742]

I have 2019 Kia Cadenza and the only fuse that worked for the yellow ACC wire was actually cigarette lighter socket fuse. My car turns off power to it as soon as I stop the engine. Any other Radio or Audio fuses did not work. For constant on Red wire I used power seat or later I connected it to the door lock fuse. This this thing (Viofo A129 Plus Duo is great dashcam)

[@spang7729]

Great video. I want to know the plugin on the side, where does that go to

[@T64525]

How do you test and know it's in parking mode? Do you have to set the hardware kit to certain voltage?

[@VIOFO-CS]

When parking mode is turned on in the settings, there will be an icon of a car in the top left corner of the LCD screen (this just means the setting is on, not that it's in parking mode). When you turn off the car, the camera should enter parking mode within about 5 seconds. When it enters parking mode, the icon of the car will change to the icon of the chosen parking mode. So if you chose Low Bitrate, the icon will change to a video camera. Auto Event Mode will change to a stick figure. You can set the voltage to 12.4V on the voltage selector to protect your car battery.

[@MrToys25]

This is one of the best videos how to install your wire..thanks man awesome job...

[@funkymonkey0009]

Hey there, Great video! I used this video to try and install the VIOFO A129 Pro Duo hard wire kit on a 2020 Honda Accord Sport. After the install, I could not get the camera to power on with the hard wire kit. It powered on with the cigarette lighter cable, but not this hard wire kit. I used the driver side lumbar fuse for the red wire (battery), and the ACC fuse for the yellow wire (ACC), using fuse taps. Ground was no problem, and I tried a couple spots to make sure. For the fuse taps, do I also need a second fuse in the tap? Like should both fuse tap opening be filled with a fuse? Would only having one fuse in the fuse tap prohibit the camera from powering on? Hope to hear from you soon!

[@nateattinello1464]

Yeah you need 2 fuses haha

[@ransarana8884]

@@nateattinello1464 what type of fuses ?mini or micro or others?

[@johntalbert8227]

@@ransarana8884 depends on your car. They are different.

[@jay31415]

@@nateattinello1464 Sooo, am I supposed to go buy another identical fuse, or what?

[@KenE808]

All your dash cam videos are excellent! What would be your pick for $200 or less with parking mode? Your recommendation would be greatly appreciated!

[@dial2fast]

If you are in the US, I recommend the FineVu X500 from S Korea. It's a 2 Channel dashcam will great performance. Retail for $170. Here is the review video and buying link in description. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gISsdZKchZ5gZ7M

[@chefgav1]

@@dial2fast Hi. How many hours of recording in park mode can you get before the 12v cut off? Thanks in advance

[@billsutherland3935]

Fantastic video man. Thanks for taking the time to do this.

[@Ilovecomedy7]

How much battery does the parking mode consume? Can we record ~12 hrs in that mode continuously?

[@TheRealBleach]

Yes that should be easily achievable.

[@sprigpolytrichum3506]

When you turn off the car how do you know it is recording in parking mode? is there any lights or something?

[@ScaryPunkGoose]

The LED on the left flashes when it’s in parking mode

[@Randommemes741]

The fuse section...what you glossed over in 10 seconds I've been working on for 3 hours now. My fuses aren't labeled what yours are. 2018 Focus ST

[@Fellafoe69]

Use a test light

[@TheRealBleach]

Get a test light screwdriver for £4

[@Weebwhacker]

Get multimeter and find which one gives 12 volts, use youtube to teach you how to use it

[@damson2809]

@@Weebwhacker then how do you find the ACC? I have 2017 Sienna and it's nothing like this

[@officesuperhero9611]

Hi. Great video tutorial. I have this camera. For parking mode, must you plug the power source into the GPS unit (not the side of the camera)? I am using a Cellink NEO Battery pack plugged into a cigarette lighter. The camera is plugged into the battery. Thanks

[@MacVSog64-72]

Thanks for the video! What fuses you use for the hardware kit that are for the second slot protecting the hardware kit?

[@dial2fast]

5A should be fine.

[@lolthemachine874]

what size fuse are you using for the dashcam 3AMP or 5AMP ?

[@dial2fast]

I usually use 5A or 10A fuse for the dashcam. You can use 3A or 5A as both are fine to use. The dashcam consumes less than 1A, so the 3A will work.

[@lolthemachine874]

@@dial2fast thank you for getting back to me so quickly. i will use a 5Amp :)

[@Zach_Routhier]

Ok so I wasn't sure which fuses to tap even though I checked with a voltmetere and I think I got it right. I got it all setup but when the car is off, and it's on auto event detection. The Viofo will just stay on, stay recording, and the screen will pop up everytime a leaf goes by or anything. Did I do it incorrectly? I assumed the screen would stay off (to preserve batt). This seems like it would drain the batt super fast. Thank you good sir! Amazing video.

[@bharcooldude]

Can you set the dash cam parking mode so that it only activates when it detects a g-sensor output like when someone bumps into the car or tries to open the door/vandalize etc?

[@ionutandrei5836]

You can set the sensor to Low, medium or high detection

[@domingofung]

Are you running 2 hardwire kits??? One for GPS and one for the camera?

[@AlTyler138]

Do I need the constant plugged in if I don't want the parking mode?

[@IntegraDIY]

I have a question.. can you adjust the sensitivity of the motion detection? I noticed on the viofo a119v3 you can do this, which is great, but I haven’t seen it in the menu of the a129 maybe it’s out dated firmware

[@ionutandrei5836]

Yes You can, Low, medium and high

[@johnmayer2253]

very helpful. thanks. great video. one question. I missed where t I install the ground wire.

[@dial2fast]

You need to connect the ground wire to a car's chassis ground bolt. Usually you will find one under the dash.

[@GlennMarshallRocks]

How did you hide the wires...? At 3:18 and 3:41 the wires are going from the fuse socket and running outside of the dash, at 3:53 suddenly they're tucked inside, all nice and neat. How did you hide the wires running from the dashcam into the fusebox so they are no longer outside at all...???

[@dial2fast]

I have another video showing you more details on running the wire into the fuse box kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIrIkoppfJKEr7M

[@spaceavenger54]

So if I don't want to use parking mode and want to be absolutely sure this will not drain any of my battery, what are my options? I don't see that viofo offered a 2 wire kit and I do not want to just turn off parking mode on the camera. Can you safely crimp the red and yellow wires into the same tap and plug into a fuse that's only on when the car is turned on?

[@Donp1949]

I have the same question. I've read on a dashcam forum that it's not recommended to tie the red & yellow wires together. It might be possible to connect just the yellow (ACC) wire to switched battery and leave the red wire unconnected as red is only used for Parking Mode power.

[@hilldweller8605]

Just got the A129 Plus Duo and judging from the footage, looks like the parking mode stopped at about 4/5 hours in, on parking mode. There was a mix of normal video and time lapsed footage. I'm guessing I only lasted 4/5 hours because it drained my cars battery?

[@enriquechauca3921]

Yes

[@pimpplayer4ever1]

Yes, maybe it reached the cut off voltage. Or maybe the settings are not properly set.

[@BrainHurricanes]

So when you start driving, does the Viofo switch to normal mode, or do you still have to disable parking mode manually ? Thanks for the video.

[@dial2fast]

Yes it switches to normal recording once you start the car.

[@Quozl]

@@dial2fast Can you easily disable parking mode so when you're parked in your garage at home overnight and dont need it or do you have to go into the menu manually each time you want it off and on?

[@dial2fast]

@@Quozl You have to disable it in the menu.

[@thaihuynh8232]

@@Quozl I think there is a fast way, you can unplug USB to de-energize the dashcam whenever you park in the garage

[@kevincowart542]

@@Quozl I stop recording and power it off before I turn off the ignition.

[@TestYol]

Your videos are very informative thanx. i have the viofo a139 3ch and also bought cellink neo 6 batterypack. So both come with hardwire kit option. So i install both or just one? kinda confused with that part. You have a video where you install both cam and batt pack? Most videos i can find are for just one or the other. I understand i can use cig lighter and bypass this whole setup but i would like to know how to do the other version of setup. thanx

[@dial2fast]

The input cable of the Cellink will need to be hardwired to your fuse box. The output cable from Cellink battery to the Viofo dashcam can be premade output USB C cable that plugs straight into the dashcam, or a un-spliced output cable that you connect to a Viofo hardwire cable. As to which output cable to use depends on where you bought your Cellink. If you bought it from BlackBoxMyCar store, then it would have given you the option to choose the correct output cable to use. www.blackboxmycar.com/products/cellink-battery-neo

[@TestYol]

@@dial2fast You are a saint lol thanx. I live in Europe and i did not have an option at blackboxmycar. I bought neo 6 on european cam site. i was thinking to ... input cable neo6 in fusebox car outputcable to viofo dashcam with female ciglighter adapter that came in the box with neo6. Thanx for your time and i will look at your link.

[@markmm9622]

How you do the fuse wires on Toyota Tacoma 2006 ? Like which one will be

[@Phoinix]

I bought the VIOFO Hardwire kit with the A-139 Pro. I had a company install the camera and it's powered via the rear view mirror power ports. I had a custom cable made for the camera and my radar detector. My question is this. I can't view any parkig mode photos. If the company installed the camera properly, will the camera show the power buttons are illuminated 24/7? As is is now, when I turn the truck off, none of the lights on the camera are on.

[@dial2fast]

My guess is it's not wired for parking mode recording. It's only wired for 12V ignition. So it records when you drive.

[@Phoinix]

@@dial2fast You're so right. I opened up the camera box yesterday and found the Hardware kit. I guess it's not a big deal either way. Thank you for the reply.

[@dkalata]

The direction of the fuse tap matters, but it's unclear how that determination is made. Can you clarify?

[@martinmck505]

Great question. You can find that specific information at 5 minutes and 25 seconds in this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoisnqx3qdyofJY

[@vrdrive2538]

very clear and step by step instructions. give u a thumb up.

[@zeetrain9625]

Do both red and yellow wires tap into 12v constant?, How can you tell if they are constant 12v, it only says how many amps?

[@dial2fast]

0:59

[@mjmechanics]

can you use this with out using the red wire, like say i only wanted to wire it up with ignition on only?

[@dial2fast]

Yes you should be able to so the dashcam is hardwired for ignition power only (no parking recording).

[@cpercival02]

How do I know if my parking mode is recording if then the power is off. And where are the files for parking mode kept! I’m asking because I just had my dash cam installed and i came seem to get the parking mode to work…it’s the one feature I wanted! Thanks for your help.

[@officesuperhero9611]

when you turn off the ignition and it is connected to a battery in parking mode, should a red light flash on the camera? How do you know it is in parking mode?

[@KingTut.]

@dial2fast can you please answer this question

[@r_s1776]

I have this same question. When in parking mode should there be any red leds on?

[@pimpplayer4ever1]

Once you turn the car off, there should be two lights on. 1 is for the mic/audio and the other one is the recording light. After you turn the car off about 30 seconds later that recording light should start blinking fast which means is working properly in parking mode.

[@annekay1223]

Please let me know the amperage of the fuse to be installed in the upper slot of the fuse tap for dash cams in general and wolfbox i07 in particular. Thanks in advance.

[@dial2fast]

5A or 10A fuse. Either will work fine.

[@rieannkilgannon4119]

I used to have an LG dash cam and we started having battery issues. Ended up being wire corrosion in the car that was draining the battery, do you think the dash cams parking mode was causing this? Dash cam ended up breaking and i want to get another one but im scared of the wire corrosion happening again...

[@mattdorsey2244]

Great video but you didn't follow the hardwire connection method that the instructions indicate. You show the power connected to the GPS mount but the instructions show the power going to the USB connection on the side of the camera. Other viewers noticed this as well and asked you to confirm parking mode works with the method you presented. @dial2fast can you address this question please?

[@dial2fast]

The enclosure of the A129 is designed to have a removable GPS module. The design is actually an old design where they use to sell the GPS as an option. That's why the USB power connector on the side of the dashcam. If you install the GPS module (which the A129 comes with), then the power cable is connected to the top USB power connector. This is how the power cable needs to be connected (to the GPS antenna), and this is how this video was made and tested for parking mode.

[@mattdorsey2244]

@@dial2fast Thank you very much for the confirmation. I am in the process of installing my cameras. Your timely reply is greatly appreciated.

[@rcast3763]

Which parking mode did you end up using? Thanks

[@dial2fast]

I used the collision detection. But if you want constant recording, then time-lapse is also a good option.

[@victorcisneros.1196]

In which fuse did you put the red and in which the yellow? .Thank you.

[@TheWoods1477]

Hello is the wire kit long enough for if your battery and fuses are located in your trunk

[@imkuntox]

the kit is 3m long

[@kinocchio]

If you hardwire this camera but disable parking mode, will the camera basically turn off when ignition off and not drain the battery?

[@dial2fast]

Yes you are correct.

[@Fflintiii]

what fuse do you put into the empty slot? I saw its red but you did not mention it at all.

[@dial2fast]

The dash camera draws less than 1 amp. So you can put a 5A or 10A fuse. Both will work fine.

[@Fflintiii]

@@dial2fast Thanks for the fast reply!

[@prakashlimbu5738]

Would it be an issue if I use the parking mode using the power bank for mobile? I’m currently using and it works well with all the functions for the parking mode. It has been 3 hours now and the power bank seem to have not lost its power and I can see the video recording well. Suggestion appreciated.

[@ionutandrei5836]

Yes, but keep in mind that according to their Website zur Viofo- A129 uses ~3.8 Watt in parking Mode. And it depends on what type of batteriers does your Powerbank has.

[@zbysogi]

do you know how to add an on/off switch box to that setup? I would like to be able to turn off the camera completely when the car is in the garage instead of turning off the park mode in options each time.

[@dial2fast]

You can put an on/off switch on the constant 12v wire. Once you turn off the constant power, it will shut the dashcam off.

[@zbysogi]

@@dial2fastI'm totally green in the subject. if I connect the on/off box to the constant 12v fuse socket won't the camera still turn on on the parking mode? I once saw a similar setup but it only used one fuse. does it make sense to set it up that way? are there any downsides?

[@plixplop]

If I understand correctly, this device interprets the voltage coming from ACC (or not) and then signals the camera to go into parking mode while still providing power? I already have an always-on USB power source that I'm running this camera from - is there no way to just manually tell the camera to enter parking mode? It is receiving power when my car is off. This video is great but I'm pretty disappointed to find I'll have to spend more time and money to use one of the camera's advertised features.

[@Aura_m93]

What’s the recommended setting for the parking mode I just leave it in auto detection

[@andy51300]

Which parking mode options would you suggest works best for condo underground overnight parking? Thanks!

[@dial2fast]

If you want to record anything happening to your car, then Auto Event Recording. With this it will record a full framerate video of the actual event and not just a choppy low framerate video.

[@andy51300]

@@dial2fast Thankyou!

[@andy51300]

@@dial2fast I just put the camera in auto event recording and i noticed the rec button flashing on and off quickly,,Do you know why its doing this?

[@dial2fast]

@@andy51300 That's just a LED status showing it's in parking mode. It's normal.

[@rosie-777]

Just to clarify, if I want to use the parking mode, left over night, set on 12 v the camera would automatically turn off, so not to drain the car battery, roughly how long does it record b4 it turns off, I really like this can, but want to know everything about it To transfer files to mobile phone, would I need to bring the unit inside to do that, as I'm not sure if my WiFi would work in my driveway, I'm hoping this is a simple process, would a Bluetooth device be better, and what is the length range for Bluetooth to work Sorry for these questions, I'm not at all tech savvy, so any information would be appreciated.

[@jeffmeisterr]

Is the a pillar trim on the pathfinder easy to pull out? Thinking of installing one on mine. Thanks

[@dial2fast]

Yes easy to pull out. Held in by couple of plastic clips.

[@olddeer5122]

is the hardwire kit necessary to run the parking mode ?

[@lukewalker5111]

Yes

[@lolthemachine874]

need help asap. I tried contacting Viofo but no answer yet. my cam is hard-wired I fixed all the settings for parking mode. it will work for a few days normally but when hot camera screen goes black and wouldn't turn back on. keep in mind the led light is on for record and mic. parking mode doesn't seem to work as well even though the camera goes into parking mode when the car turns off.

[@ViofoDashcamOfficial]

So sorry for the issue. Has the problem been solved? If not, please open a ticket on our official website to get help.

[@11thgenerationcorolla57]

So the yellow one is the acc+ only turns on when the ignition is turned on to the on position? And the red wire goes to constant 12v which is always on?

[@dial2fast]

Yss

[@tarasoglabyak2354]

Hi. Is there any way to use the hardware kit cable if I don't wan't to use parking mode? I just want to use the dash cam when the engine is on. Shall I merge red and yellow calbes for this?

[@dial2fast]

Yes, install the hardwire kit, and don't turn on parking mode in the setup menu.

[@KhayamGondal]

can i use a obd to usb adapter instead? Will park mode work with that one?

[@JuanGuerrero-lc5yl]

Can I use a different hardware kit??? I bought the PLOZOE one

[@lakeberatan1339]

At 2:57 you say you should use the panel to figure out what fuses are constant 12V and you point a couple out that look completely identical to me and say they're different and just move on. What was written on that panel that told you the PWR-SOCKET(ACC-1) was ignition 12V and the ELEC-PARTS(BAT-2) was constant 12V?

[@dial2fast]

The info I showed is an example of what's in my vehicle. The fuse label is a starting point to give you some idea which fuse you can test. Every make and model of car is different. You need to test it with a multimeter to see which fuse in your vehicle will give you ignition or constant 12V. This install require some basic electrical knowledge. If the person is not familiar or not comfortable with doing this, take it to a car stereo install shop and have them install it.

[@lakeberatan1339]

@@dial2fast I see. I didn't think there was anything relevant on the panel. Thanks for confirming that.

[@JohnvanGurp]

Super video… very clear, thank you!

[@kevincowart542]

Do you have to set the parking mode with the ignition on? I tried to set it with the key off (red power only), and it resets back to the off position.

[@MotorSportWallOfShame]

Wicked video thanks mate, I've just installed mine and when I leave the car the recording light and mic light stay on 24/7 is this normal ? Thanks 👍🏽

[@pimpplayer4ever1]

The mic light is normal since you need audio just in case someone breaks in. The recording light should stay on for about 30 seconds then after that it should start blinking fast, which means that is waiting for an event to happen.

[@Bwatt5000]

FYI, your Amazon link to buy the cam isn't for the Duo..

[@dial2fast]

Thanks for letting me know. I have fixed the link now.

[@Bwatt5000]

@@dial2fast great. I’ll be sure to use it when I’m ready to order because you’re so helpful and attentive.

[@Funguns23]

Can you connect this to a external battery like you did with the Thinkware U1000 and the ivolt 50?

[@meNgreg]

the hard wire kit does not come with the huge "converter box you have sitting on the floor. it seems to be a very important piece that you did not mention. Can you explain that part?

[@LukasLife01]

It's not important or needed

[@brontominiscule757]

Very nicely done Sir. Thank you

[@66rayq]

Does your dash cam still hold up in the dotted shade area after few months? Are those dots raised a bit or are they totally flat?

[@b3rs]

I owned a simple hardwire kit from viofo and I managed to convert it into lighter socket, this way I was able to plug two A119 cameras into one kit. Is it possible to do the same with this one?

[@SReeves337]

Thanks for this video. I took my vehicle to a place and they installed and my camera NEVER goes off. I do not have it in parking mode I turned it off. I guess I need to look at how they plugged it in.

[@OrtzDavd]

I installed my dash camera myself and I'm also having the problem of it never turning off 😭

[@SReeves337]

@@OrtzDavd I had to go through the users manual and found a 5 amp fuse that was labeled spare that worked. Now it turns off with the car but I can set motion detection when I park in a lot for an extended period of time. Good luck

[@dawudrashid1515]

Hey. Im using a teamgroup high endurance sd card. After about 5 mins of driving i got a very fast beep and then double beeps every few sec. Tells me to format sd card. I have done that in the dashcam and on the computer. Not sure how to fix it

[@dial2fast]

Try another memory card. Sometimes they can fail (especially after a lot of use). If memory card checks out fine, then try restoring dashcam to factory default (go into settings), and see if that fixes it.

[@dawudrashid1515]

@ memory card was brand new. It ran fine for few days, not it does that everyday. I will try resetting it to default settings

[@vincecamponelli6035]

I have a question, I just set up my VIOFO A129 Duo with the hardwiring kit and was wondering if the power light stays on (on the cam) when in parking mode (when the vehicle is off) or does it go off or does the camera wake up once it notices movement outside the vehicle. Please let me know. Thanks.

[@davidflint2559]

Power light stays on solid when in time lapse or low bitrate. Flashes when in auto event detection.

[@kevincowart542]

@@davidflint2559 What kind of event? Someone bumping the car, or someone walking in front of the camera, or both?

[@KF-ld3wq]

I have bought a hardware kit to make the camera work while the car is off and make it a recording while in motion only, but I want to make it work like a normal dash cam while the vehicle is moving. How do I switch between the two modes?

[@mpcp27]

If you bought the Viofo hardwire kit and wired or properly, then just need to turn on the parking mode and select the appropriate options and it should work. It should automatically switch between parking mode and normal mode

[@garyd395]

i have a 2018 compass trailhawk , not sure what size fuse.

[@jigao3523]

hi, do we need to do anything about the ground wire?

[@dial2fast]

The ground wire need to be connected to a chassis ground bolt in the vehicle.

[@jigao3523]

@@dial2fast ok. thank you.

[@ammooorit]

I have two cars and I am considering buyg viofo for both, sometime I keep one of the cars for 3-7 days without using it so does it drain my car battery if I hardwire the camera?

[@JohnDoe-ex8gf]

Not of you wire or using the hardwire kit (which automatically shuts down the camera when your battery is around 50%.

[@clb3297]

How can I add on/off switch so I can choose to totally shut off camera when I don't want parking mode on at home in garage (have home security cameras so no need to run parking mode st home). I don't want to have change settings every night and back on in morning when leaving home.

[@ViofoDashcamOfficial]

We have this function(geofencing) implemented in A139 dashcam V1.6 Beta, but for other models, we can't say for sure at the moment.

[@larrynelson5443]

If parking mode is OFF does it still drain the battery as some have suggested?

[@ViofoDashcamOfficial]

No, it won't. And with hardware kit installed, it will not drain your battery even with parking mode on.

[@mattdorsey2244]

@@ViofoDashcamOfficial Your answer is wrong. The the hardwire kit has a feature that allows battery to drain until a voltage limit has been reached. It appears that your answer confuses draining a battery with killing a battery. That's too bad because this was a good question and your answer makes it look like you don't know what you are talking about.

[@mattdorsey2244]

Great question. I wish I could trust the answer from VIOFO ltd. One way to find out would be to read the current running through both red and yellow wires separately when parking mode is activated.

[@XxProcrastinatingxX]

What amp fuse did you use in the fuse tap? Was a bit hard tell from the video sorry

[@dial2fast]

You can put in a 5A or 10A fuse for the dashcam.

[@lazymuthaz]

What about the rear camera? How many fuse taps is needed for duo camera?

[@mpcp27]

The power to the rear camera is supplied via the the front camera. So you only need the fuse tap for the front camera.

[@veritas44]

I see on the reviews that some of these cables have the ACC/Battery cables mixed up. Any way to check before installing it?

[@Javii96]

I know this is 2 years old but in case others read this, i was one of those reviews, the ACC and Constant power cables were swapped inside the unit. I repaired it by opening it up and resoldering them in the correct location. But if you dont want to open it up and solder you could still verify this by just plugging the camera in and testing it before you run all the wires. You’ll know pretty quick if it’s not functioning right try swapping red and yellow.

[@damson2809]

What's the fuse reading for 2017 Sienna? Is it possible to omit fuse tap?

[@joseserrano4265]

Hi I park my car on a Busy street what is the best time lapse to conserve Space

[@dial2fast]

If you want continuous recording and save space, then go with Low Bitrate recording. Keep in mind, the parking mode will shut down once it reaches the battery cutoff voltage to conserve car battery. So don't think parking mode will run for days.

[@joseserrano4265]

Thank you I appreciate you

[@joseserrano4265]

What is the best time lapse recording on the menu

[@dave8173]

I have a question, when it's in time laps mode and incase someone hit your vehicle...when watching the video of what happened, will it play normal to catch more details of what Really happened and not moving that fast?

[@dial2fast]

When you play the video, I will be fast like you saw in this video. What you can do is play it with a PC video player that will allow you to pause and move forward/back frame by frame. Software like VLC player which you can pause and press E to advance by one frame at a time. If you want to make sure you capture what happened, use a higher frame rate, but the memory card will get filled faster.

[@dave8173]

@@dial2fast okay thanks

[@tom9836]

well done video! thank you

[@tyroneearnest4513]

I'm shocked how of all the mega-informative videos there are on yt installing this kit not one mentions the big cylinder attached to the cable that you are supposed to cram into your headliner when running the wire!

[@thelatest8266]

What is the second wire you used the 2 in 1 How is it called

[@gurjeetsingh8743]

You are the best!