V1Sidekick
Valentine One Gen2 Companion
About
This app enhances a radar detector by providing a live display of alerts, signal strength, and frequencies on your smartphone. It offers advanced features like push notifications, a crowdsourced threat map, and weather radar overlays for improved situational awareness.
What's New in V1Sidekick
1.1.0
August 17, 2026
Your Apple Watch can now connect directly to your V1. • Standalone Mode: if your iPhone dies, disconnects, or the app closes mid-drive, your watch can take over — connecting straight to the detector so alerts, haptics, and mute keep working on your wrist. When your iPhone is back, it resumes automatically. • Watch settings: see your connection source at a glance (via iPhone or Direct), live signal strength, and alert haptic controls, right on the watch. • Faster, smarter handoffs between iPhone and watch, plus a connection log on both devices for troubleshooting. • Fixes: alert icon rendering, mute reliability in standalone mode, and more. Initial setup and detector pairing are done in the iPhone app. The live V1 display and alert sounds on your iPhone remain free forever. The Apple Watch app, including Standalone Mode, is part of V1Sidekick Pro.
MoreSubscription plans
V1Sidekick Pro — Yearly
Push alerts, threat map + weather, SpecA, Apple Watch
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$1.99
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FAQ
What is V1Sidekick?
V1Sidekick is a companion app for the Valentine One Gen2 radar detector. It connects via Bluetooth to display detector information on your iPhone, offering enhanced features like live alerts and a threat map.
Does V1Sidekick have ads?
No, V1Sidekick does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use with its core features, and offers an optional Pro subscription for advanced functionalities.
What are the V1Sidekick Pro features?
V1Sidekick Pro offers push alerts on your Lock Screen, a crowdsourced threat map, live weather radar overlay, a full-range spectrum analyzer, and an Apple Watch companion app. It also includes upcoming features like CarPlay support.
How much does V1Sidekick Pro cost?
V1Sidekick Pro is available through a yearly subscription priced at $9.99. It includes a 7-day free trial period before the subscription begins.
What devices does V1Sidekick support?
V1Sidekick is compatible with iPhones and Apple Watches. It requires a Valentine One Gen2 radar detector with built-in Bluetooth for full functionality.
Can I use V1Sidekick without a radar detector?
Yes, V1Sidekick offers a demo mode that simulates a full drive. This allows you to explore all the app's features even if you do not currently own a Valentine One Gen2 detector.
How often is V1Sidekick updated?
The latest version of V1Sidekick is 1.0.1, last updated on July 26, 2026. Future updates are planned to include features like CarPlay support.
What is the age rating for V1Sidekick?
V1Sidekick has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users of all ages, with no content restrictions.