V1connection, the app

V1connection, the app

by Valentine Research, Inc.

70 ratings
78 reviews
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 10, 2013
  • August 10, 2026

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This app connects your Valentine One radar detector to your iOS device, providing advanced threat analysis and visual alerts. It helps screen out false alarms with its unique Arrow-in-the-Box concept and offers downloadable performance upgrades for compatible models.

Connects Valentine One Gen 2 detector to iOS
Links V1 with ESP via V1connection LE module
Threat Picture analysis of radar threats
Arrow-in-the-Box false alarm screening
Directional arrows for each signal
Downloadable performance upgrades for V1 Gen2
Customizable programming and settings
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What's New in V1connection, the app

1.87

August 10, 2026

- Added support for Gatso RT4 Photo Radar - Added support for the Photo Radar Intersection Management Filter - Improved profile writing and recognition speed

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User reviews

Bricked my unit during an update conveniently while they are going out of business

Do not get scammed zero help with my issue found out owner died and and everything went to shambles

The Potential

It’s not a bad app if you take the time to get to learn it and also have a really good mount for your phone.

Won’t pick up V1 Bluetooth

Very Disappointing I apparently have to send my Bluetooth module away to be updated.

Best part missing

This app seems intuitive and a real live reflection of what is happening on the main panel of the V1. I suspect other users have had a better experience with this app than people that have the older models. I have the very first version that was released and although it connects to the Bluetooth dongle without too much hassle, and the visual alerts appear clearly on iPhone screen, you will not however have any audio capabilities through any phone connected to the Bluetooth dongle, which in my view, makes this app and the Bluetooth dongle a complete waste of time and money. I had mine mounted on the front windscreen, and when driving, I relied totally on the audio alerts to warn me of the potential police radar in the vicinity. Since laws having been changed making any detection device illegal, it now has to be concealed somewhere on the outside of the vehicle in the front grill or bumper. I now have the visual alerts but no audio through the app, which, unfortunately makes this app and Bluetooth dongle completely useless and a waste of time and money with the best part of the detection missing.
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Bad Design

Tech Display should have been a Bluetooth connectivity based device with USBC power. Nobody wants cables running around everywhere and certainly NOT to a cigarette adapter to get the ACC power and communication necessary for this to work! The two other community developed remote displays for the G2 are Bluetooth connectivity driven. This is useless in my opinion for users who want a cleaner connectivity option. It’s 2025, NOT 1994!!!!!!!!!!!
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

62 issues

Bricked unit during update

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Won't pick up V1 Bluetooth

Bug

No audio capabilities with older models

Bug

Bluetooth connectivity issues

Bug

App crashes

Bug

Burns phone battery

Bug

Reconnect is a pain

Bug

Demo mode issues

Bug

Display spills outside screen

Bug

Common bugs need fixing

Bug

Routes audio back to phone during radar signal

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Settings not applied to unit

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App drains phone battery in background

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App tries to connect when not needed

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Loss of connection to V1

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Audio alerts unreliable

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Volume not loud enough

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App has to be in foreground for audio

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Phone must be unlocked for audio

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App goes silent without warning

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App doesn't come back after foreground loss

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App doesn't connect to module when concealed

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Message 'V1 not powered up'

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App doesn't run in background

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App shuts down when phone locks or switches apps

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App won't run in background for audio alerts

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Unable to load profiles

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Radar is annoying

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Requires phone reset to connect

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Coincided with iOS 11 installation

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Cannot connect to Bluetooth with iOS 11

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Profile not loaded after update

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Stealth mode not activating

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Alerts interfering with Bluetooth radio

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Music disconnects from radio during alert

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Profile won't go into dark mode

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Goes into small 'c' mode randomly

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V1ConnectionLE will not go into dark mode

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App won't start

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App not connecting to phone

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Repeated white messages/warnings

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White popup messages are an annoyance

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App crashes on iOS 9

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App won't connect via Bluetooth to V1 LE on iOS 8

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Frequently will not connect when first loaded

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Goes to demo mode and requires manual exit

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App disconnects from V1 when in background

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App shuts down on startup

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App shows warning message then shuts down

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App crashes on iPhone 4S

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App crashes as soon as 'connecting to v1 le' message appears

Bug

Intermittent flaws with iOS 8.0.2

Bug

App won't connect via Bluetooth

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App not updated for iOS 8

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App not current

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Cannot use on iPhone 6

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App not compatible with iOS 8

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Doesn't connect via Bluetooth

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Needs iOS 8 compatibility

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Warning every time app is brought to front

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Disconnects from V1 when in background

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App is unusable

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Requested Features

57 requests

CarPlay compatibility

Feature

Android Auto compatibility

Feature

Mute V1 by tapping screen

Feature

Change resting display to non-blinking

Feature

CarPlay integration for in-dash display

Feature

Enable CarPlay

Feature

Background mode setting clarification

Feature

Airplay integration

Feature

Integration with Apple CarPlay

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Community alerts (like Waze)

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Real-time user alerts

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GPS based tracking of threats

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Customizable audio messages

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Audible message when connection lost

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CarPlay support

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Background operation for audio alerts

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Real-time threat alerts to other users

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Ability to use app while on a phone call

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Fix app name

Feature

Background Mode Setting clarification

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ITB clarification

Feature

CarPlay support for display

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Airplay display

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CarPlay integration

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GPS lockout feature

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Firmware update via Bluetooth module

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More customization of notifications

Feature

Dark mode for notifications

Feature

Alerts in different situations

Feature

CarPlay compatibility

Feature

Mirror screen to car's screen

Feature

Alerts on car's screen

Feature

CarPlay compatibility

Feature

Audio alerts over BT to car audio

Feature

GPS mapping and speed limit integration

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Alert other V1 users to speed traps

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Real-time speed trap identification

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Mute below speed function

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Other GPS functions

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Large mute button

Feature

Customizable colors for sunlight/sunglasses

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Improve warning screen

Feature

Background functionality improvement

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Option to foreground for specific alerts

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Tie software to online speed limit database

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Leverage phone GPS for speed limits

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Download local speed limit datasets

Feature

Alert only when exceeding speed limit

Feature

Disable X or K band alerts

Feature

Keep only KA and Laser alerts

Feature

Larger frequency display

Feature

Map integration

Feature

Social network integration

Feature

Access car data (speed, g-force, temp)

Feature

Multitasking and screen recall

Feature

Bluetooth integration

Feature

Threat picture box in Demo Mode

Feature

FAQ

What does the V1connection app do?

The V1connection app links your Valentine One Generation 2 radar detector directly to your iOS device. It provides advanced features like the Threat Picture for analyzing radar threats and the Arrow-in-the-Box concept to help screen out false alarms. It also allows for customizable programming and settings.

How does the Arrow-in-the-Box feature work?

The Arrow-in-the-Box feature uses known radar frequencies certified by the FCC to outline Active Radar Zones with a yellow box. When an arrow appears outside this box, it's likely a false alarm. When it's inside the box, it indicates a real radar threat that you should take seriously.

Is the V1connection app free to use?

Yes, the V1connection app is free to download and use. Any firmware upgrades for compatible Valentine One Gen 2 detectors are also provided as free downloads through the app.

What are the benefits of using the Threat Picture?

The Threat Picture screen displays a separate arrow for every threat within range, indicating its direction relative to your car. These arrows grow larger as signal strength increases, allowing for advanced situation awareness. You can easily see which alerts are maturing into critical threats and which are fading.

Can I use this app with older Valentine One detectors?

The app directly links the new Valentine One Generation 2 detector. It can also link the older Valentine One w/ESP detector, but this requires an optional Bluetooth module called V1connection LE. V1 Gen2 firmware upgrades are not compatible with V1 Gen1 models.