VIOFO A119 Mini 2 2K QHD Dash Cam | In-Depth Review | BlackboxMyCar

The A119 V3 has been a reigning champ since it came out, 4 years ago back in 2019, quickly becoming the #1 recommended dash cam on not only the dashcam subreddit, but also for the dedicated Dash Cam Die-hards on Dash Cam Talk, still topping their best of 2023 list.

The VIOFO A119 V3 is a no-nonsense, reliable and high-resolution unit, combined with a low price point and core essential features.

But, nothing can stay on top forever, and Dash cam’s keep evolving, especially this past year with breakthrough image quality. Taking full advantage, the A119 Mini 2 takes aim for the top. So let’s dive-in, and find out if it has what it takes.

Evolution of the VIOFO A119: How We Got Here

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00:00 Introduction
01:09 Design
02:18 Image Quality and Video Recording
04:11 Features

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[rogerbaker]

Nice video. Do you have to have it display your speed? Suppose someone hits you and is at fault, but you both were speeding slightly. Can you both get tickets from the evidence you supply?

[Krillinish]

Just bought this as a lightning deal on Amazon. Looking forward to it

[bradneuman]

Is this only continuous recording or can it turn on automatically if you are cut off. I will be using it for a Class A motorhome. Thanks for this great review!

[thumpergallino]

Couldn't get it to program, had to send it back.

[J-Hiew]

How come there’s a white patch on the license plate at 3:14 for the V3? Was it the windscreen that’s dirty or something else? 🤔

[CaptainCJ]

Seems like a nice dashcam glad it has the new star vs2. Also the new voice control is neet but seems kinda a headache

[CageyLeigh]

I tried this dashcam several weeks ago in my 2023 Accord Touring sedan. I found one fatal flaw with this unit - it conflicted with my wireless Android Auto. When my car connected to my phone, it terminated the Wi-Fi connection with the Viofo. When the Viofo connected to the Wi-Fi, it terminated my Android Auto connection. If these two cannot co-exist with each other, then I’d rather keep the Android Auto and ditch the Viofo, which I returned to Amazon. Too bad, as I really liked the Viofo.

[kentek]

Thank you. I'll just get a cheapee for the rear. Like your web moniker. I also have black boxes...everywhere.

[Andy-vnbi]

I’ve had the A119 v2 for about 5 years and it worked fine until I actually needed it. Recently a car hit me and fled. I wasn’t worried because I knew I would have had a clear visual on the car and it’s plate. But when I took a look at the files they were corrupted leading back about a month. Unreadable files about 2mb in size, so I know it wasn’t even recording full clips. It even corrupted older files that I know recorded properly. There’s only a small section of files that work.
Now I’m looking for a new camera that backs up to the cloud instantly.

[mpcp]

Can you not use a usb adapter (mini to C) to continue using the existing cables, even the parking mode kits..?

[jayes]

I'm able to connect to the dashcam wifi but the live video on the app is not, it is buffering and not showing anthing. Any ideas?

[shahulu]

There are two ways to plug in the power cable which one to use ?

[lovalazers]

Is there a way to connect a rear facing camera to this? If not then what is the best option for running a front and rear facing cam? I like the price range of the mini 2 so moving up in price is not ideal. Thanks

[mikestone]

Great video, I just ordered the Mini 2. BUT, Please fix your crooked eye glasses. I'm OCD as heck and it really bugs me. (I know it's my problem and not yours:-)

[martindragoun]

Hello. How much memory does it take by an hour of recording on highest settings please?

[TomNavesink]

Is there an ODB cable I can use for this?

[kentek]

Is there anyway to add rear cam on this device?

[tharun]

Does it have wifi so that I can remotely view my parked car with the dashcam using the wifi from my home router?

[richarddee]

I've been using this dash cam for a few weeks now, and I've tried different editing programs, but no matter what I try to zoom in on licence plate it's allways blurry as opposed to watching these reviews where the plates are nice and clear? what gives?

[rahulbadhe]

Today I installed viofo 119 min 2..
I have forgotten to remove small protection white film on sticky pad. I only removed red protection film. i have installed without Electrostatic sticker
What can i do right now