Viofo A229 Pro (unboxing & first impressions) (Novatek NT96529, Sony IMX678/IMX675/IMX307, HDR³, GPS⁴, 5Ghz WiFi, 4k front + 2k rear + 1080p cabin)

[Augustus]

Thanks @viofo and @VIOFO-Support for the new firmware update for the front camera of the A229 Pro.

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VIOFO specializes in professional-grade dash cameras featuring Sony STARVIS 2 IMX sensors, 4K ultra-high-definition recording, and advanced multi-channel systems from 1CH to 4CH. Known for superior license plate capture — including dedicated telephoto dash cams for long-range identification.

www.viofo.com

Viofo A229 Pro (front) Firmware Update

• Release date: 2025-09-18
• Version: V1.4_250918
• File size: 67.6M

Changelog:

• Added: long-press menu button for two seconds to enter the menu
• Added: display vehicle voltage value in the video with HK6 hardwire cable
• Fixed: other minor bugs

 

[Hack_man]

Thanks @viofo and @VIOFO-Support for the new firmware update for the front camera of the A229 Pro.

firmware

VIOFO specializes in professional-grade dash cameras featuring Sony STARVIS 2 IMX sensors, 4K ultra-high-definition recording, and advanced multi-channel systems from 1CH to 4CH. Known for superior license plate capture — including dedicated telephoto dash cams for long-range identification.

www.viofo.com

Viofo A229 Pro (front) Firmware Update

• Release date: 2025-09-18
• Version: V1.4_250918
• File size: 67.6M

Changelog:

• Added: long-press menu button for two seconds to enter the menu
• Added: display vehicle voltage value in the video with HK6 hardwire cable
• Fixed: other minor bugs

I find it odd they changed the operation of the menu button to long press.
I understand long press to power off the camera but not long press to enter the menu.

 

[Augustus]

I find it odd they changed the operation of the menu button to long press.
I understand long press to power off the camera but not long press to enter the menu.

I've got a feeling it's so that you don't have to stop recording first before entering the menu. Which was a bit of a pain point previously I found.

 

[Hack_man]

I've got a feeling it's so that you don't have to stop recording first before entering the menu. Which was a bit of a pain point previously I found.

I agree that was a pain having to stop recording.
This will feel like something is wrong and I'll have to remember A229 Pro is different from all the other cameras. I've been "trained" long press = Power Down

 

[Augustus]

I agree that was a pain having to stop recording.
This will feel like something is wrong and I'll have to remember A229 Pro is different from all the other cameras. I've been "trained" long press = Power Down

Absolutely, will require a re wiring for me as well but it's probably something that should have been there from launch