V1 Companion

V1 Companion

V1 Radar Detector Companion

497 ratings
64 reviews
#66 in paid Utilities
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$9.99
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 18, 2020
  • October 8, 2026

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Enhance your radar detector experience with intelligent alerts and advanced muting. This app offers location-based false silencing, customizable notifications, and detailed on-screen information for improved situational awareness while driving.

✓Location-based false silencing (SpotLocks™)
✓Modify V1 hardware settings
✓Dynamic Volume Control for V1 Gen2
✓Customizable voice announcements
✓High-resolution signal strength meters
✓Heads-up display (HUD)
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What users say about V1 Companion

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What's New in V1 Companion

3.35.6

October 8, 2026

Now works with CarPlay!! "It’s by far the best V1 app I’ve tried." "It’s frequently updated with new and advanced features." - IA New for version 3.35: • Hi-res signal strength meters for both front & rear horns added to the alert banner. See what your detector is seeing, not just the standard bar strength. Front strength shown as a thin line at the top of the banner, rear strength shown at the bottom of the banner. Turn it on by using the option found in both the CarPlay & iPhone menus. • "Active" Banner - K&X noise meter added to top of banner. Enable in the "Map screen" menu under the 'Active Banner' section. • "Active" Banner - MyRadarIQ threat level meter added to bottom of banner. Enable in the "Map screen" menu under the 'Active Banner' section. • Text notification customization. Enable / Disable types of phone text notifications. Found in the V1 Companion's "iPhone" settings menu. • Battery optimizations. Other recent big updates: • SpotLock engine version 2.0.09012026 - latest historical data. • Advanced false assist engine version 3.0.09012026 - latest 6+ years of historical data. • Live Activities for CarPlay, iPhone, Apple Watch. • Alert screen (portrait & landscape views). *Option to view classic or new alert screen with a tap of a button. • Alert screen banners showing detailed alert, false assist, POI, MyRadarIQ, over speed warnings & other detailed detector status information. • Alternate Route selection with highway, & toll avoidance. • Trip arrival time, distance & remaining time. • Free Drive dashboard. • Posted speed limit displayed on main alert screen (US, CA, AU, NZ). • Customizable low speed muting based on PSL. • MyRadarIQ™ - Threat assessment intelligent system for the radar companion series of apps. A new meter, visible at the top of the main alert screen, will show a graphical representation of the probability of a police presence (Ka or Laser) in the direction of your travel. Using your personal alert data, whenever a high probability exists for an encounter ahead, you will know about it well in advance of facing the actual threat. The meter will also flash red when a Ka or Laser alert is actively being received to help draw attention to the alert. Probabilities are calculated down to the actual day of the week you are traveling, increasing the accuracy on any given day. • One of the most intelligent 'location based lockout systems' for any iOS app featuring: • Automatic, intelligent, location based learning / unlearning of potential false alerts. • Discrete signal locking™ - helps prevent locking out real police radar in close frequency range to the SpotLock™ frequency. • Frequency drift compensation™ - helps compensate for changes of the location's frequency drifting up and down over time at the saved location. • BSM guard™ - helps to keep non-stationary vehicle BSM/CAS signals from polluting the SpotLock™ stationary location database. • Continuous location tuning. • Manual creation/deletion of SpotLocks™. "V1 Companion Wow! ...so far it works so well and is so quiet that I was thinking the V1G2 was faulty!! It wasn't until the drive summary popped up that I realized it was obviously working hard in the background to keep my sanity intact from all of the weak K band sources." - D "First drive today with V1 Companion and I am HAPPY!... The Ghost and BSM filtering works nicely!" - NCT "This app is my go-to now because of its simplicity. It’s what I’m looking for to just quiet down the V1 without all the technical advanced features in other apps that seems overwhelming to use." -RV "This release has really been a game changer for me… EXACTLY what I needed for my OCD using the V1 in my CX5." - C "This app transforms my V1G2 from unusable in city to works really good." - JB "[Other apps’] random beeps are a deal breaker. [They are] only marginally better than the gen1 with annoying weak notifications. The [V1] Companion rocks at killing unnecessary noise!" - GH

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Last updated on October 15, 2026.

User reviews

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The good, it works with CarPlay and the notifications on my navigation screen are good BUT this app has waaay toooo much going on. There is entirely too much stuff on the main screen. I also have the Valentine One connection app. It’s simple but it doesn't support CarPlay and the all the icons on the main screen are super small yet there is a lot of unused space on the main screen that they could have made everything bigger. This app potential but it's cluttered and I think most people don't need another map.
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Response from developer

Hi @workharddieproud, Sorry you had issues with the app. There are settings to turn on/off all the elements on screen, so you can customize what appears and what doesn’t. Please reach out and let us know which elements you would like ton”hide” and we can walk you through the process. -Mark

Amazing for a V1G1!

I wanted to originally throw my V1G1 away due to false alerts. It hardly makes a sound now. This app is plug and play and works with CarPlay! I now love my detector!!! Thank you!

Excellent RD Support

I really love this app for my V1G2, as far as IOS goes this is the best app you can get for a Valentine radar detector. Absolutely recommend and well worth the cost.

Great update‼️

The new update with CarPlay, you knocked it out of the park. You covered all the bases and the overlay looks amazing. Kudos!!!

Vertical vs horizontal

It will not horizontal format which would be a little less conspicuous.

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Reported Bugs

10 issues

Bluetooth disconnection and reconnection loops

Bug

Poor Bluetooth signal strength detection despite close proximity

Bug

Random disconnections during drives

Bug

Multiple false connection/disconnection announcements

Bug

App fails to connect with V1 Gen 1 and Bluetooth dongle

Bug

Interface elements not fitting on screen properly

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V1 Gen2 front lights up despite stealth mode enabled

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Vehicle speed reading 3-5 mph faster than actual odometer

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Unreadable photo radar options on iPhone Pro Max

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Unavoidable overwhelming prompts on startup

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Requested Features

12 requests

Apple CarPlay compatibility

Feature

Landscape mode support

Feature

Speed-based volume adjustment

Feature

KA band user locks

Feature

Crowdsourced alerts database

Feature

Red light and speed camera database

Feature

Log file export functionality

Feature

Trip meter display instead of compass

Feature

Option to disable connection/disconnection announcements

Feature

Simplified frequency display (e.g., 34.7 instead of 34.700)

Feature

Ability to disable car audio lowering on alerts

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Vehicle speed calibration adjustment

Feature

FAQ

What does the V1 Companion app do?

The V1 Companion app is designed to enhance your V1 radar detector experience. It provides intelligent alerts, advanced muting features like location-based false silencing, and detailed on-screen information to improve your situational awareness while driving.

What are the key features of V1 Companion?

Key features include SpotLocks™ for location-based false silencing, the ability to view and modify your V1's internal hardware settings, Dynamic Volume Control for V1 Gen2, customizable voice announcements, high-resolution signal strength meters, and a heads-up display (HUD).

Is V1 Companion free to use?

Yes, the V1 Companion app is available for free. The provided data indicates no in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a completely free experience for users.

What devices is V1 Companion compatible with?

The app is designed as a companion for the V1 radar detector. It specifically mentions features for V1 Gen2 and compatibility with iPhones for GPS functionality, suggesting it is an iOS application.

How does V1 Companion help with false alerts?

V1 Companion offers several features to manage false alerts. SpotLocks™ allows for location-based silencing, while 'Passive Mute™' quiets the detector below set speeds or during weak signals. It also includes 'Ghost' muting for when you're behind a false-emitting vehicle.