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On Tuesday 26-Sep-2023, I was given permission from VIOFO to start posting info about the A229 Pro / A229 Plus dash cameras. I have not started my testing of the A229 Plus dash camera yet since it is scheduled to arrive later today.
A229 Pro Unboxing
The VIOFO A229 Pro will be sold in two configurations. A three channel configuration with front, rear and interior cameras and a two channel configuration with a front and rear camera. I was provided a 3-channel A229 Pro dash camera by VIOFO free of charge for my testing / review. I should also receive an A229 Plus dash camera from VIOFO for testing / review.
The A229 Pro will operate in any of the following configurations:
A229 Pro Unboxing
The VIOFO A229 Pro will be sold in two configurations. A three channel configuration with front, rear and interior cameras and a two channel configuration with a front and rear camera. I was provided a 3-channel A229 Pro dash camera by VIOFO free of charge for my testing / review. I should also receive an A229 Plus dash camera from VIOFO for testing / review.
The A229 Pro will operate in any of the following configurations:
- 3CH - Front + Rear + Interior
- 2CH - Front + Rear
- 2CH - Front + Interior
- 1CH - Front
- Front Camera CPL
- The A229 Pro includes a front camera CPL filter while the A229 Plus does not include a front camera CPL filter.
- Bluetooth Remote
- HK3-C / HK4 3-Wire Hardwire Kit
- No Option For An External Microphone
- The location on the side of the A229 front camera for an external microphone has been repurposed for the 3.5mm connector for the interior camera.
- There is no way to connect an external microphone with the A229 Pro / Plus dash cameras.
- Up to 512 GB MicroSD Cards
- The A229 Pro / Plus will support microSD cards with a storage capacity of up to 512 GB.
- Image Sensors
- Front and rear cameras now have a Sony STARVIS 2 image sensor
- A229 Pro Front - Sony STARVIS 2 IMX678 1/1.8" 8MP Image Sensor
- A229 Plus Front - Sony STARVIS 2 IMX675 1/2.8" 5MP Image Sensor
- A229 Pro / Plus Rear - Sony STARVIS 2 IMX675 1/2.8" 5MP Image Sensor
- Interior camera - Sony STARVIS IMX307 2MP Image Sensor
- Front and rear cameras now have a Sony STARVIS 2 image sensor
- HDR (High Dynamic Range) For All Three Cameras
- The A229 Duo offered WDR (Wide Dynamic Range) for the front camera.
- The HDR feature in the A229 Pro / Plus is functional for all three cameras.
- Quad-Mode GPS Receiver
- The GPS receiver provided with the A229 Pro / Plus is a new quad-mode unit.
- It should deliver more precise GPS data.
- Note: The GPS windshield mount from the older A229 Duo is similar in shape and size, but the GPS mount from the A229 Duo is not compatible with the A229 Pro / Plus dash camera.
- Voice Commands
- You can now control the A229 Pro / Plus dash cameras by simply using voice commands.
- Take Photo
- Turn On Audio
- Turn Off Audio
- Turn On Screen
- Turn Off Screen
- Show Front Camera
- Show Both Cameras
- Show Rear Camera
- Video Start
- Turn On Wi-Fi
- Turn Off Wi-Fi
- Lock The Video
- You can now control the A229 Pro / Plus dash cameras by simply using voice commands.
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