Is this the A229 Plus, Pro or Ultra?
No. This is the original A229 with a Sony STARVIS IMX335 sensor, 2K 30FPS recording and WDR. Its capabilities and firmware differ from the later A229 Plus, Pro, Ultra and Tele models.
Does this package include a rear camera?
No. It supplies one front camera. Some original A229 family demonstrations show a Duo system, but that rear camera is not included here. If you want a complete front-and-rear setup, compare the A229 Plus 2CH, which uses newer STARVIS 2 sensors and HDR.
Does it support HDR or 60FPS?
This original model offers WDR and records at 2K 30FPS or 1080p 30FPS. For a newer front-only option, the A119 MINI 2 offers HDR at 30FPS or 2K 60FPS with HDR off.
Which memory card should I use?
Choose a high-endurance microSD card up to 256GB. The original A229 manual specifies FAT32; format in the camera and back up important footage first. Larger capacities supported by later A229 generations do not establish support for this model.
What do I need for parking mode?
Add the VIOFO HK4 hardwire kit and install constant power, ignition and ground correctly. Its cutoff helps protect the vehicle battery. The ordinary switched socket does not supply power after it turns off, and the supercapacitor cannot provide extended recording.
How do the parking modes differ?
Buffered event detection stores 15 seconds before and 30 seconds after detected activity. Time-lapse records continuously at a low frame rate without audio. Low-bitrate mode saves continuous video with audio. Each mode covers only the supplied front view.
Can I set a delay before parking mode starts?
Yes. The original manual describes an immediate or 90-second delay with HK4. It notes that this setting does not work with an external battery. Check the selected mode and saved footage after installation.
Can I speak commands to the camera?
No. This model provides spoken status notifications, such as protected-video or memory-card messages. Use its buttons or the nearby-phone app to change settings.
Does 5GHz Wi-Fi let me view the camera away from the car?
No. It is a local link between a nearby phone and the camera. There is no built-in LTE modem or cloud service. GPS records route and speed information for saved footage rather than remotely locating the vehicle.
Why has the screen gone black while the camera is powered?
The screen saver can switch off the display while recording continues. Check the REC indicator and a saved clip instead of assuming the camera has stopped. Review spoken alerts and the memory card if the recording indicator reports a problem.
Is a CPL filter included?
No. Select the CPL-200 filter for the A229/T130/A139-size front lens. The CPL-100 for A118/A119/A129 models is not compatible. Clean the windshield and adjust the filter while checking recorded reflections.
Where can I connect power?
The original A229 has USB-C power connections on the front camera and GPS mount. VIOFO states that GPS works with either power location. Use the supplied vehicle power cable or compatible HK4, and keep the short data cable for computer file access.
How do I copy protected recordings?
Stop recording and power off before removing the card for a reader, or connect the camera to a computer with the short data cable. Protected clips are in DCIM/Movie/RO; parking files are in DCIM/Movie/Parking. Copy original files to another device before formatting.
Which firmware should I install?
Use firmware confirmed for the original A229, and check the installed version in the camera menu. Do not substitute A229 Plus, Pro, Ultra or Tele files. If the original model is absent from the current download selector, contact VIOFO support with the model and version before updating. Keep power stable throughout an update.
What warranty comes with this unit?
This package includes a 12-month BlackboxMyCar warranty. See our warranty and returns terms for coverage and the claim process. The warranty for a new model does not replace this listing’s terms.
What condition is this unit in?
BlackboxMyCar Outlet products are tested, like new and backed by our in-house 10-point check. Our normal return policy applies. Check the selected refurbished listing’s condition before ordering.
What should I know about this package before ordering?
No memory card, CPL filter, hardwire kit, rear camera or cabin camera is included. Select these separately if needed for your installation.
