Audi C7 A6/A7 Dash Cam Install | Viofo A139 Pro 3 CH Review (Front, Rear, & Interior)

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Thanks to Viofo for sending in their A139 Pro 3 channel Dash Cam kit for me to review! Overall, I'm really happy with their product, and it was really easy to install. In this video I'll go over the components of the kit, how I ran the wires, how I hardwired the cameras, how to navigate their app, and my overall thoughts on the cameras as well as some things I think they should improve. The DIY Is first, and then there is some footage from my cameras taken during the day and night so you guys can get a good idea of what these cameras do. If you want to buy one yourself or learn more about the A139 Pro, check out the links below:
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Video Chapters:
0:00-4:31 - Intro & Unboxing
4:32-6:25 - Camera Buttons & Overview
6:26-6:58 - Downloading the Viofo App & Prep for Install
6:59-10:51 - Mounting the Cameras & Connecting the Camera Cables
10:52-13:15 - Running the Camera Cables & Hiding them from Sight
13:16-16:51 - Overview of Hardwire Kit Contents
16:52-18:10 - How to find the right Fuses to tap for Power
18:11-19:05 - Hiding the Hardwire Kit Cable and Getting it into the Fuse Box
19:06-22:18 - Connecting your Ground Wire/Connecting Fuse Taps for Power
22:19-23:25 - Checking Camera for Power & Overview of Camera Placements
23:26-24:13 - Installing & Using your Circular Polarization Lense to reduce glare
24:14-30:19 - Connecting to & Using the Viofo App
30:20-31:49 - Daytime Footage of Cameras & My thoughts
31:50-33:11 - Night Footage of Cameras & My thoughts
33:12-34:03 - Built-In Microphone Sound Quality
34:04-35:52 - Price of the Camera(s)
35:53-39:03 - Negatives/Areas for Improvement
39:04-40:47 - Closing Remark/Outro
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@AudiC7Owners Жыл бұрын

Check Here for updates on this product & my journey with it! Video Chapters: 0:00-4:31 - Intro & Unboxing 4:32-6:25 - Camera Buttons & Overview 6:26-6:58 - Downloading the Viofo App & Prep for Install 6:59-10:51 - Mounting the Cameras & Connecting the Camera Cables 10:52-13:15 - Running the Camera Cables & Hiding them from Sight 13:16-16:51 - Overview of Hardwire Kit Contents 16:52-18:10 - How to find the right Fuses to tap for Power 18:11-19:05 - Hiding the Hardwire Kit Cable and Getting it into the Fuse Box 19:06-22:18 - Connecting your Ground Wire/Connecting Fuse Taps for Power 22:19-23:25 - Checking Camera for Power & Overview of Camera Placements 23:26-24:13 - Installing & Using your Circular Polarization Lense to reduce glare 24:14-30:19 - Connecting to & Using the Viofo App 30:20-31:49 - Daytime Footage of Cameras & My thoughts 31:50-33:11 - Night Footage of Cameras & My thoughts 33:12-34:03 - Built-In Microphone Sound Quality 34:04-35:52 - Price of the Camera(s) 35:53-39:03 - Negatives/Areas for Improvement 39:04-40:47 - Closing Remark/Outro

@etsonos 7 ай бұрын

One thing I'd like to add that applies to all vehicles. Once you decide which fuses you're going to use you need to remove the fuses and then retest with the circuit tester to see what side of the fuse is hot. This is important because when you install the fuse tap it is designed to flow the voltage in one side through the fuse and then out to your source. Basically, once you determine what side of your fuse panel is hot you install the t tap so that the wire side is opposite from hot side of the fuse socket. This allows the voltage to pass through the fuse. If you flip the t-tap around the voltage never passes through the fuse and goes directly to the device. That pretty much eliminates having a fuse in the first place.

@Will_K. 5 ай бұрын

Wow thanks for the reminder on this. Completely forgot this when I installed. Have to go check now.

@nyrangerfan100 10 ай бұрын

GREAT review, thanks. Just picked up a C7.5 S6 and just learned about this camera system.

@Matyas_Doktor Жыл бұрын

Perfect timing! I had a C5 Corvette with a viofo a 129 duo installed. Sold it with the car. I bought a c7.5 a7 2 days ago and was about to buy another one and install it. Perfect timing on the guide

@AudiC7Owners Жыл бұрын

Nice! Use code THEAUDIC7 for 5% off 👍🏼

@NismoGojira 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for the tutorial! Because of your video, I bought 2 cameras 2-channel for my 2024 Tundra & 2018 GT-R.

@AudiC7Owners 8 ай бұрын

Nice!

@Metalhoch99 4 ай бұрын

Thanks! That was super comprehensive and so helpful! Saved me hundreds of $$!

@AudiC7Owners 4 ай бұрын

Happy to help!

@snakkedr Жыл бұрын

Another awesome video! Camera looks like a good option for an upgrade soon. Love the look of the S6 seats, but the way my bank account is set up......😂

@AudiC7Owners Жыл бұрын

Might be some better prices for prime day tomorrow!

@Pavel-zp6xi 2 ай бұрын

did you install it right. behind the rear view mirror sensors that are behind the mirror ? Did it no interrupt any functioning of those sensors ?

@spacecrawler5578 8 ай бұрын

@AudiC7Owners, when you check Live view from your phone, do you see 1-2 seconds video lagging? I just connected my A139 Pro 3 CH today just to test and I noticed the movements I did in front of my 3 cameras were couple seconds past before they were shown on Live view on my cell phone. I wonder if there are some settings somewhere I can change or mine is defective? Any suggestion is very much appreciated. Thanks! SC

@nyrangerfan100 9 ай бұрын

Thank you VERY MUCH for the thorough installation and review. I bought the 2-channel for my 2017 C7.5 S6 and have been trying to install it this weekend. That said, my experience is different than yours and I just want to give everyone a heads up to check out your car before you order fuse taps and start installing. #1 My passenger side fuse panel has ZERO ACC/"switched" fuses. They are all 100% on all the time. Even the 2 free slots where there are no fuses and there are metal connectors for fuses, nothing is switched. OK, so I'll just run everything to the driver's side right? #2 while I have an entire bank of switched/ACC fuses on the drivers side, they're all the SMALLER fuse type, so the taps I bought don't fit and I need to order the smaller ones. Finally, just a heads up when wiring the power wire down the A-pillars: if you pop off the "AIRBAG" tag on the pillar, you can unscrew the single (T20?) bit that gives you a *little* wiggle room when running that cable. You don't need to completely remove it, but it helps. Finally, that trim piece next to the fuse panel that the OP said to pop out with a screwdriver, you can pull the BOTTOM out towards you (it's just a clip) and then the entire trim piece easily removes and gives you room to do your thing. Good luck everyone, hope these tips help someone. Ordering new fuse taps on Amazon now and hope to finish the install this week!

@AudiC7Owners 9 ай бұрын

Thanks man! Good luck 🤘🏼

@fatihtaran8228 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I have fuses in my car insurance box from 5 amps to 40 amps. Does it matter which one I connect to using Fuse tape. You chose the 5 amp and 10 amp fuse, I mean, could you choose the 40 fuse if it was appropriate?

@AudiC7Owners Жыл бұрын

This dash cam said not to use any over 10 amps iirc

@SeanMacProductions 5 ай бұрын

So for the sticker shield on the back of the camera itself, did that come with it or did you purchase that one separately? Could you potentially just cut one of the included ones and stick it to the back of your camera?

@AudiC7Owners 5 ай бұрын

The camera comes with some, but I used a brand that I purchased separately

@joshlazko2953 4 ай бұрын

How does this infrared interior camera works? Does have any light that stays always on when it records? Or it’s same as other cameras no lights on when it records?

@AudiC7Owners 4 ай бұрын

It works great. No visible lights from it

@jonathansouthard7639 Жыл бұрын

Does the back camera clear the sunshade? I’ve looked at these but was worried that the sunshade would knock it off.

@AudiC7Owners Жыл бұрын

Yep! I talked about that in the video

@lukes317 9 ай бұрын

I’m not sure if I’m the only one or not but the audio quality that comes from my cars microphone is pretty poor, I’ll send voice messages through it and listening back they sound very low quality. Wasn’t sure if anyone knew of an upgrade or a solution for this?

@jdinitials 3 ай бұрын

Hi, what's that device from Uniden on your windscreen called?

@AudiC7Owners 3 ай бұрын

A Uniden R7 radar detector

@mikeprice8307 6 ай бұрын

How well is the static sticker holding up? What are it's pros & cons so far?

@AudiC7Owners 6 ай бұрын

Great so far! Hasn't budged since install. Camera works great, but on occasion (maybe once every other month) the camera will freeze if it runs too long. I just unplug it & plug it so in every so often & that has done well. They sent me a new canara model that I'll be testing soon as well.

@mikeprice8307 6 ай бұрын

@@AudiC7Ownersso the sticker hasn't been removed and is still in place 6 months later?

@AudiC7Owners 6 ай бұрын

That is correct

@rudysorto6504 9 ай бұрын

I’m a little confused on the fuse part of the installation. Are they color coordinated?

@AudiC7Owners 9 ай бұрын

What are you confused about?

@rudysorto6504 9 ай бұрын

@@AudiC7Owners how do you know which fuse is the correct one?

@AudiC7Owners 9 ай бұрын

I explained how to do that step by step in the video

@numbereightyseven 4 ай бұрын

2:45 - Good luck with finding where to plug that mini thumb drive into the camera. And it's a CPL (circular polarising) filter, not a lens. It filters the light, not bend the light.

@jackal2001a Жыл бұрын

So you initially said you were going to mount the camera in the center, but later it looks like it was moved to the passenger side of the mirror. I'm guessing since this camera has a larger footprint than some others, that is the best place to put it so not to obstruct the drivers view. Is it now a PITA to hit the manual buttons from the drivers seat on the camera?

@AudiC7Owners Жыл бұрын

Not at all. If I didn't feel like re-run the wires of it & the radar detector I'd have put it on the drivers side of the mirror in the same location to have the camera closer to center, but I'm still very happy with it currently

@jackal2001a Жыл бұрын

@@AudiC7Owners thanks. I'm looking into my first camera for my A5 and looking at this camera.

@jackal2001a Жыл бұрын

@@AudiC7Owners I ordered my camera and sticker shield. One you placed your camera in the final spot it looks like you used the factory windshield stickers instead of sticker shield. Did sticker shield not work well?

@AudiC7Owners Жыл бұрын

I'm using a sticker shield still. You just can't see it

@jackal2001a Жыл бұрын

@@AudiC7Owners cool. I'll try those as well. Guessing you don't have any issues with the camera falling off in high temperatures.

@mathewzafra7668 11 ай бұрын

If my car has a wifi can I access the camera download remotely

@AudiC7Owners 11 ай бұрын

The camera itself has wifi. All you need is your phone.

@AudiC7Owners 11 ай бұрын

I don't think you can access it without being near the camera

@mikeprice8307 6 ай бұрын

@@AudiC7Ownershow well is the static sticker performing? What are it's pros & cons?

@TimSmith-db1iu Жыл бұрын

What SD card are you using?

@AudiC7Owners Жыл бұрын

Check the description of the video. There is a link to it

@TimSmith-db1iu Жыл бұрын

@@AudiC7Owners did you see my comment? it looks like you deleted it.

@AudiC7Owners Жыл бұрын

Nope. I replied to you. Check the description of the video. There is a link to the card im using

@TimSmith-db1iu Жыл бұрын

@@AudiC7Owners i commented about it being the wrong card. you have to use the "max" not high endurance. did you see that? Viofo lists that card on their website as an incompatible card.

@TimSmith-db1iu Жыл бұрын

@@AudiC7Owners hopefully it will solve the freezing issue and not set up other buyers for card issues down the line.

@user-td8zm7cs3s Жыл бұрын

How much will it cost to install from professional?

@AudiC7Owners Жыл бұрын

Probably a couple hundred dollars? I'm just guessing

@prawdziwapolska2014 11 ай бұрын

£60 in Halfords

@OffensiveProduction1 Жыл бұрын

I like the fitcamx. Took like 3 minutes and it looks factory for the front dash cam.

@Jacob-sq6dx 11 ай бұрын

A message to Audi owners, PLEASE hook your alarm up to the horn, the beeper that is hooked up to the alarm is so quiet!

@ionmarius1634 11 ай бұрын

Hello. I have such a dashcam and I can say that I am deeply disappointed, it films well but the problems appear when it enters parking mode. Out of 10 starts, 5-6 I have to reset it from the button because it freezes and doesn't do anything anymore or it tells me it's recording but when I want to see the recordings I can't find anything and I have to go into the application to reset the camera to factory settings , which requires a new configuration, etc. The installation was done exactly as indicated by the manufacturer but in vain, I thought my dashcam had a problem, but after your review I realize that they have a problem. My advice is don't spend your money on something like that, it will fill you with nerves and wasted time, they are like a Trabant with a Mercedes engine.

@AudiC7Owners 11 ай бұрын

There are tons of reviews talking about how great this camera is, and I haven't experienced any of the issues you are. We're you using the correct memory card? Did you ask viofo for a firmware update? Their customer support is great, and so far I've not had a single issue other than having to unplug the camera and re-plug on extremely hot days, which is normal for all dash cams.

@darrickiam 10 ай бұрын

I had that same problem with this camera. It records good, after a while it will show that it is recording but it wasn't. I am glad i purchase the warranty, I had to get it service twice then on the third time they paid me $195 and sent the camera back to me. By the was I had A139 3 channel, not the pro.