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Modern radar detectors are complex.
This app demystifies what is going on in the radar detector and eases customization.
I would like a more detailed manual, but I think that since I’ve only used it for about 6 days, the info will come organically.
Nice app.Tommy Whack Whack
Why no Apple CarPlay?
This seems to be a pretty good app except it be better if you could put it on the Apple CarPlay in your car. this way if you get a phone call, you can still see the alerts on your car display.Bleach 3000
Only on thing
Love the app. Only thing keeping me from giving it 5 stars is no ability to change the screen colors. Other than that love it.DoubleA2211
Interface is limiting
The speedometer and compass features on this app are very distracting.
The creator of this app should take a page from Uniden and allow the option to minimize visual distraction when radar/laser updates are not happening. Uniden detectors come with a 'scanning screensaver' that can be turned off, atleast.Show lessNiMiDesign
Bluetooth connectivity
The only reason this isn’t 5 star is Bluetooth constantly disconnects and reconnects, over and over.
Update: thank you for your quick response Angela. All suggestions are in place as suggested. Distance from R4 to iPhone is less than a foot. Good Bluetooth signal strength. It also happens with both vehicles.
Any other suggestions? Thank youShow lessSir5list
Developer Response
Hi Sir5list, Do you know if this is happening after you press the physical mute button on the detector itself? There is a known firmware issue that Uniden is aware of that causes the Bluetooth connection to disconnect when you press the mute button. They recently fixed this in the R8 with a new firmware. Until they fix it for the R4 you should tap the R4 app’s main screen to mute. Thanks for the review and for reaching out. You shouldn’t have connection issues due to the app. Please make sure you check your iOS settings at settings->r4 companion and make sure “Background app refresh” is turned on. Also make sure you check the Bluetooth signal quality at the bottom of the main screen of the app to make sure the phone is receiving a strong signal otherwise move to the phone closer enough to the detector. -MarkBluetooth connectivity
The only reason this isn’t 5 star is Bluetooth constantly disconnects and reconnects, over and over.Developer Response
Hi Sir5list, Thanks for the review and for reaching out. You shouldn’t have connection issues due to the app. Please make sure you check your iOS settings at settings->r4 companion and make sure “Background app refresh” is turned on. Also make sure you check the Bluetooth signal quality at the bottom of the main screen of the app to make sure the phone is receiving a strong signal otherwise move to the phone closer enough to the detector. -MarkIndispensable
It is difficult to imagine that this app works so well with just its default settings that it made me believe my R4 wasn’t working properly. The truth is, I was getting a vast number of false alerts that this app helped to mute - while
Keeping track in the log for later review.
The only thing I haven’t figured out how to do it to use the map function in the app to go back and mark certain spots as false alerts. You can mark the type of alert, but there doesn’t seem to be away to mark as a false alert. Otherwise perfect. The in app settings config for the R4 is very helpful too.Show lessRyuk-1
Developer Response
Hi Ryuk, Sorry you haven't found all the value you are looking for. You will continue to get value add with all of the free updates that come out on a regular basis. Once you have purchased the app you get free updates for life. For example, the next update 1.02 will have the ability to customize over 35 of the detectors internal settings via the app. 1.02 will also feature over 8 new features/improvements. Many of our customers find it very worth the initial price, given the price also includes a lifetime of free updates. Many customers let us know what feature(s) they would like to see by writing us at https://crackedpixel.com/contact-us . We then prioritize and implement the features requested in upcoming releases. The app does work with CarPlay (announcements, audio ducking etc.). It just does not have a CarPlay specific app because of the restrictions Apple puts on such apps. As soon as Apple allows it, rest assured this app will support it as well. Please drop us a line and let us know what features you want to see to make it more worth your purchase and we will get it into a future update. Hopefully once you have more time with the app, and its future updates, you will find it worth the money, and update your review. Thanks!Great app - needs CarPlay to be ideal
It is incredible how well this app helps the R4 stop false alerts - and the configuration options it can set on the r4 are very helpful. It has been an invaluable help in a busy metro area like mine. CarPlay would make the app safer to use and easier to view when driving though. With that, this would be the perfect app, I believe. Great work.Show lessDeveloper Response
Hi Ryuk, Sorry you haven't found all the value you are looking for. You will continue to get value add with all of the free updates that come out on a regular basis. Once you have purchased the app you get free updates for life. For example, the next update 1.02 will have the ability to customize over 35 of the detectors internal settings via the app. 1.02 will also feature over 8 new features/improvements. Many of our customers find it very worth the initial price, given the price also includes a lifetime of free updates. Many customers let us know what feature(s) they would like to see by writing us at https://crackedpixel.com/contact-us . We then prioritize and implement the features requested in upcoming releases. The app does work with CarPlay (announcements, audio ducking etc.). It just does not have a CarPlay specific app because of the restrictions Apple puts on such apps. As soon as Apple allows it, rest assured this app will support it as well. Please drop us a line and let us know what features you want to see to make it more worth your purchase and we will get it into a future update. Hopefully once you have more time with the app, and its future updates, you will find it worth the money, and update your review. Thanks!Very Good App - well worth the $
This App takes the R4 to a new level. Love the customization options. As someone who operated a radar unit for 30yrs and knows what radar units are being used I was able to narrow down the alarms to just police radar. A suggestion for a future update, I would love the ability to auto MUTE the startup process. I don't need the radar detector making all those annoying announcements and beeps every time I start my vehicle.Show lessrobabe2
R4 companion
Excellent app very well thought out! Use it everyday no glitches, thank you!redjacket3
