UNIDEN R8 Extreme Long-Range Radar/Laser Detector, Dual-Antennas Front & Rear Detection w/Directional Arrows, Built-in GPS w/Real-Time Alerts, Voice Alerts, Red Light Camera and Speed Camera Alerts

Great radar detector. Everything on it is automatic. Works great, and comes set up with different sounds for bands. I was afraid I wouldn't hear the Ka band alert when I'm playing music loud, but it's not an issue, the alert stands out!!

Arguably the best detector on the market. The R8 is Uniden's top-of-the-line detector, it has very long range, has directional arrows, and has many customizations to help weed out false alerts. Bluetooth makes it easy to change settings via phone app. Be warned, the marketing material says this unit is not detectable by police using the Spectre I and IV radar detector detectors (RDDs), but real-world testing shows that the Spectre III and Elite RDDs can sometimes detect the R8 at close range. I'd go with the Escort Redline 360c or Valentine V1G2 if you need 100% stealth.

K band I noticed picks up alot of the signs that show your speed on the side of the road and lot of other false alerts. I turned K band down to lowest setting which is 30% I think which helps but there still is false alerts, I wouldn't turn K band off completely just so you're not caught lacking ever but whenever I hear KA band that's when I lock in cause usually its pretty good at picking it up. Definitely a good radar but definitely pricey as well, I bought it on sale for $650 but I would recommend it.

Lots of software adjustments, options for filtering, display colors, sounds etc. Like all detectors I guess, there are a lot of false K band triggers from other vehicle radar blind spot monitoring. The Uniden allows adding a few ranges of frequencies to not trigger the warnings, but there is some risk in doing that in excess and missing a real police radar event. I only have one complaint that would not be an issue for everyone. I mounted it to a sand filled base pad, designed to sit on the dash and using high strength Velcro, which I did with my Escort as well. The bottom of the Uniden housing is not flat, making it sit crooked to one side or the other when snapped onto the Velcro. I know, picky. I'll have to figure out a way allow for the angle.

This review is for the UNIDEN R8 radar laser detector. I have only had it for a few days. I read reviews on it falling off the windshiled. Mine came with 2 mounts. One of the mounts does look flimsy. It looks like my expensive unit will fall off if i use it. It did come with another mount that looks like I would have trouble removing it. I highly doubt this mount will fall off. It has a button so it can clip on and off the mount with ease. I'll problaby buy another of those mounts for my other car. So I used it to go to work. This thing was going off the whole entire time. Some people say you can tweak it. I will look into that later. For now I never read the instructions I just threw it on the wind shield. On day 3 the device memorized the false alarms. It still lets you know there is a frequency being detected but it grayes it out and no sound. So I was cruising to work the thing was quiet. All of a sudden it goes off I slow down. Im mad there is nothing. I want to return it. Then all of a sudden I see a hidden P car trying to catch speeders. On that road the fine is 350. I would have gotten caught for sure. So I already see it as 350 off. Like I said I never read the manual it was plug and play. It learned what was fake and it alerted me to what was real. Another feature I like is it tells you where the radar is. It was beeping showing ahead I never saw anything I just wanted to return it. Then it said it was on my left side. I looked and OMG on my left side behinid the barrels was an SUV just waiting to catch me. I also like that it shows your speed in digital format. My car has a needle speedometer. I dont look at that anymore. I just look at the R8. Its right on and accurate. This thing is pricey. In its defence I just took it out of the box and plugged it in. Like things should be. So yes i'm willing to pay a premium for something that simply works out of the box. Reviews did say that the LCD screen dies out so I bought the insurance just in case. In comes with a thin sleeve to protect it as well as a sturdy case. For now its 5 stars. I bought a unit before from another brand that required conection to my phone access to my contacts and gps and the whole nine yards. My car looked like a cockpit of an F16 i could not see anything out of the windshield. Im not sure if this thing has an app. I dont want an app and you do not need one. Plug and play its that simple. Just be warned the thing is a cry baby for the first few days as it learns what is real and what isnt.

Just buy it. If you think you need it, you probably do. After one year i reckon its saved me enough money to buy it again. It detects miles ahead and behind. Its very programmable too, so you can pick up only the channels you want to hear. Comes in a nice travel case for when you store it or take it down, say parking in public. Well worth the price, definitely recommend. Works better than the passports. Pros -picks up at long range -detects many freqs/channels -easy to use -comes with everything you need Cons -a bit expensive but worth it -12v plug button broke already, get hardwire kit.

The best radar in a world i can say. Super long range, perfect accuracy, catching speed camera almost a 1km away from you. Doesn't give you a false alerts if you turn off K band. Already saved me more money then the price of this radar. Only buy this radar and never go with Redline 360c.

Excellent detector, works very well, can update from the Uniden website. So far no tickets!

I have driven over 10,000 km since I got the detector. It works great and has saved me from at least 8 tickets ( at a minimum). False alarms still happen, but way less frequently as compared to my old detector.

I do have to say I really liked this unit right up till it died and cant be turned back on or rebooted in any way after 13 months. Disappointing for something that costs as much as this unit does.