VIOFO's A129 Duo

[Balageaxe]

yes I'm sure, the Neo is three wire input and output, needs the three wire hardwire kit to take advantage of that

Ok i understand that, but theoratically, if i don't want to bother with the hardwire kit, and want to use the system only from the cig lighter?

 

[jokiin]

Ok i understand that, but theoratically, if i don't want to bother with the hardwire kit, and want to use the system only from the cig lighter?

the question related to using the Cellink Neo, not the same situation

 

[Balageaxe]

the question related to using the Cellink Neo, not the same situation

And what about his situation:
Using the Neo from the cig lighter, and the A129 powered from the Neo? Would it switch to parking mode based on the GPS/delay?

 

[jokiin]

the Neo is just replacing the vehicle battery, if you use it 2 wire then it will only offer whatever functionality is available in 2 wire mode

 

[Balageaxe]

the Neo is just replacing the vehicle battery, if you use it 2 wire then it will only offer whatever functionality is available in 2 wire mode

But as i've found somewhere else for A129:
Switch from driving to parked mode - Switches to parked mode when accelerometer doesn't detect movement for X minutes.
?

 

[Mtz]

jokiin wrote that 3 wires kit is needed for about automatic switching for parking mode. Your bolded text is for the situation when using default power adapter or a hardwire kit with 2 wires.

enjoy,
Mtz

 

[Balageaxe]

jokiin wrote that 3 wires kit is needed for about automatic switching for parking mode. Your bolded text is for the situation when using default power adapter or a hardwire kit with 2 wires.

enjoy,
Mtz

Everything started from this: I want to buy a Cellink Neo - is the 3-wire hardwire kit still necessary with that battery pack for parking mode?
And because i am planning to do the same, i am interested in it. I think it can also change to parking mode with the 2-wire connection. Or am i wrong?

 

[jokiin]

the three wire parking mode is a better option, if you were investing in a Cellink Neo that supports 3 wire output it would be crazy not to use that function

 

[Balageaxe]

the three wire parking mode is a better option, if you were investing in a Cellink Neo that supports 3 wire output it would be crazy not to use that function

That is the correct answer, thanks!
(so i shall be able to use the parking mode until the 3-wire HW kit will be available)

 

[jokiin]

That is the correct answer, thanks!
(so i shall be able to use the parking mode until the 3-wire HW kit will be available)

yes of course you can use it in the normal two wire mode for the time being

 

[clicketyclack]

Been looking at the A129 Duo lately. Looks like everyone's selling them for USD $170. Any hints on when there will be a sale or good time to buy?

 

[JohnnyMnemonic]

Been looking at the A129 Duo lately. Looks like everyone's selling them for USD $170. Any hints on when there will be a sale or good time to buy?

Occasionally eBay runs a coupon code for xx% off sitewide. People used what I believe was a 20% off code that was out shortly after the A129 release and picked up the A129 for $135.

 

[NomadTech]

when there will be a sale

here is 15% off for you. https://www.androidpolice.com/2018/09/27/deal-alert-today-15-off-coupon-ebay/

 

[JohnnyMnemonic]

here is 15% off for you. https://www.androidpolice.com/2018/09/27/deal-alert-today-15-off-coupon-ebay/

That's just the kind of discount code that comes out from time to time for eBay that I was talking about, but unfortunately that particular code has expired. Undoubtedly, another will come out in time, we just need to keep out eyes peeled.

 

[clicketyclack]

Thanks. Any recommendations on how to get alerts for these short lived discounts? I just started using Slickdeals but I'm not too familiar with these bargain hunting sites.

 

[DarthMaul]

CPL for VIOFO A129 became available on VIOFO's website. I just ordered two.

 

[M83]

Been looking at the A129 Duo lately. Looks like everyone's selling them for USD $170. Any hints on when there will be a sale or good time to buy?

They were on Amazon Lightning deal for 143 not too long ago. Maybe it'll come back there soon.

 

[TonyM]

@Harsh Did you try the A129 as a side-facing camera?

 

[TonyM]

Yes, tried it briefly with the pre-production unit - https://dashcamtalk.com/forum/threa...-dashcam-for-your-car-doors.12675/post-422020

Thanks. I have two main units, and two 'rear' cameras. I think the A129 with IMX291 will 'see in the dark' better than my current B1W side-facing cameras, especially on unlit roads.

 

[TonyM]

From what I saw during the limited trial run, definitely an upgrade if compared to the B1W. Only drawback I see is a much bigger camera looking out the rear.

I have fixed rear windows behind the rear doors. I might put the main camera unit on one side instead of looking out the rear.