About R8 Companion
Powerful, yet simple! Quiet your R8 until a real threat is near. Set it, forget it, and drive… It just works! *FEATURING SpotLocks™ - state-of-the-art false lockouts. NOTE: R8 Companion™ requires a Uniden R8 radar...
Powerful, yet simple! Quiet your R8 until a real threat is near. Set it, forget it, and drive… It just works! *FEATURING SpotLocks™ - state-of-the-art false lockouts.
NOTE: R8 Companion™ requires a Uniden R8 radar detector with US Version 127 firmware to function correctly. R8 Companion will NOT function correctly without this firmware.
R8 Companion™ is a feature rich app, designed to give you the most out of your R8, while enhancing your driving experience along the way. Featuring intelligent alerts and advanced muting! R8 Companion™ is the COMPLETE solution to enjoying your R8.
The R8 Companion™ app leverages years of optimizations and features from the Radar Companion™ series of apps. (Available separately for owners of the V1, R4, R9, & DS1 radar detectors).
Enhanced GPS location based 'false muting' via SpotLocks™ - All future updates to this app are free to purchasers of R8 Companion™
R8 Companion™'s alerting and muting systems are fully optimized for the R8 platform. Intelligent voice announcements and on-screen visuals will always keep you informed and aware of the situation around you.
R8 Companion™ full feature list:
• SpotLocks™ - Location based false silencing has never been this good or easy. Turn on the intelligent location-based learning and let R8 Companion™ do the rest. Or you can manually 'lock' or 'unlock' locations with ease from the main alert screen.
• SpotLocks™ works seamlessly with your R8’s built in 'auto mute memory' locations. If you create or delete a location from the app it will apply the changes to your R8 at the same time.
• Option to play detector tones in app.
• 'Proximity' meter - leverages the high resolution signal strength and direction information provided by the detector to show you a better representation of the signal's source.
• 'K & X falses in area' meter shows you how many possible false alerts exist in the area you are travelling based on the accumulated SpotLock data™.
• 'Custom Phrases' for a given threat's audio announcements.
• High resolution meter for the priority alert (Not limited to the # of bars on the R8 display).
• Customizable heads-up display (HUD).
• HUD displays the priority alert's band, signal strength, frequency, & direction.
• HUD of the secondary alerts' bands, signal strengths, frequencies, bogey counts & directions.
• Mute rear K & X band signals independently.
• Advanced BSM/CAS/Ka False Muting (Optimized for the R8 platform).
• Ability to set the R8’s internal detector settings from within the app (See below list, more detector settings coming in free future upgrades). *Requires US Version 127 firmware:
All Threat
Quiet Ride
Limit Speed
K BLK 1
K BLK 2
Rear K Mute
Units
Laser
X Band
K Band
K Pop
K Filter
K Scans
TSF
Ka Band
Ka Pop
Ka Filter
Ka Scans (Narrow, Wide, Segmented)
Ka 1-9 Segments
Auto Mute Volume
Change Alert Display NOTE: A bug in firmware makes it so you have to select #3 from the detector.
Display Color
Display Brightness
Priority Band
Auto Mute Memory ON/OFF
Select Auto Mute Memory Bands
• 'Ghost' muting quiets false alerts when you are stuck traveling near a false emitting vehicle.
• "Passive Mute™"- Quiets the R8 below user set speeds & during weak K & X signals.
• Bogey count display showing total number of threats.
• Vehicle speed (MPH or KMH) display. Speed is color coded for each alert type.
• Mute status with the ability to manually mute/unmute alerts as you need.
• Detailed & intelligent voice announcements of direction, band, frequency, strength, number of alerts, occurrences of mixed signals and more.
• Automatic muting of Ka, K, and X bands ('Time before mute' set for each band).
• 'Reduce Speed' notification for user set speed.
• ‘Urgency Alerts™’ - Unmutes growing threats & announces these alerts via voice & notifications.
• ‘Alert History’ - View your past alerts with detailed information about each encounter.
• Compass heading.
• Imperial/metric units.
• Detailed trip summary at the end of your ride including duration, distance, alerts, muting stats, battery, and more.
• iPhone & Apple Watch notifications of direction, band, & frequency of each alert.
• Tips/Help system.
Mar 31, 2024
Version 1.10.46
"Feels like a new detector!", -e This is what people are saying after using R8 Companion™ - See what all the fuss is about, try it for yourself!
If you liked R8 Companion before this release, you are going to LOVE it after! This update features the ability to modify the most popular settings on your R8 radar detector right from the app! See the list below for a complete list of the settings you can modify (more settings coming in future updates). Spread the word, it is only going to get better. If you have an idea / suggestion you would like included in a future update, please visit https://crackedpixel.com/contact-us to let us know. Thanks!
Version 1.10 Updates:
• Added new relevant code/optimizations from R9 development.
• 'GPS Cooldown' added to 'GPS Warmup' feature.
• Enlarged High Resolution Alert Meter and Noise Meter for easier reading.
• Groundwork architecture completed for future feature(s).
• Added ability to erase POI, Ka & Laser Alerts from the map via the format button.
• New robust iCloud map data backup functionality:
• Added ability to backup/restore all, or just backup SpotLocks, POI, and Ka and Laser Alerts individually.
• New Alert log event, "Urgent" based on your urgency alert settings.
• Bug fix for when a Ka alert has been muted and then a X/K Spotlocked signal is received, it would unmute the Ka alert.
• Bug fix for when you max out the number of POIs you are unable to delete any POIs.
Previous Updates:
• New onboarding screens to help new users perform the one-time pairing process with their detector.
• Added the option to have the radar detector's alert tones play through the app. The new setting is found in the 'Audio Settings' of R8 Companion.
• The app will read your detector's settings for each signal type's alert tone (1-12) and use the associated alert tone within the app for alerts.
***TIP: Setting the main volume for the detector to 0 on the main alert screen and enabling the detector alert tones, will eliminate the brief audio "blips" you would normally hear when a mute command is first sent to the detector. Only potential threats will then trigger audio through your speaker or audio system providing an extremely quiet ride.
• Improved Bluetooth connection speed (now up to 60% faster) and re-connection reliability.
• New 'GPS Warmup' feature that keeps the detector quiet for a 'user set' number of seconds or until a GPS connection is established with your detector and/or iPhone. Useful for parking garages etc.
• New ability to unlock a Ka 'mute mem' or 'auto mem' from within the app.
• Tuned existing K-Notch for Acuras/Hondas based on historical data.
• Added ability to tun ON/OFF the function of SpotLocks automatically writing the location to your detector's "manual mute" memory when a locked SpotLock is created (This setting is found on the map screen).
• Added volume adjustment sliders for the detector's main and mute volume levels to the main alert screen.
• Added the ability view and change the R8 mode between Advanced, Highway, City and Auto to the main alert screen.
• Added a new R8 settings screen to modify some of the more popular R8 settings (more to come in future updates). The list of settings that can be modified are as follows:
• Laser ON/OFF
• X Band ON/OFF
• K Band ON/OFF
• K Pop ON/OFF
• K Filter ON/OFF
• K Scans (Narrow, Wide, Extended)
• TSF ON/OFF
• Ka Band ON/OFF
• Ka Pop ON/OFF
• Ka Filter ON/OFF
• Ka Scans (Narrow, Wide, Segmented)
• Ka 1-9 Segs ON/OFF
• Auto Mute Volume ON/OFF
• Change Alert Display (#1, #2, #3 - NOTE: Bug in firmware makes it so you have to select #3 from the detector. The firmware won't read or write display option #3).
• Select Display Color
• Select Display Brightness
• Select Priority Band
• Auto Mute Memory ON/OFF
• Select Auto Mute Memory Bands
Previous Versions
Here you can find the changelog of R8 Companion since it was posted on our website on 2023-08-25 17:24:02.
The latest version is 1.10.46 and it was updated on 2024-04-19 20:23:10. See below the changes in each version.
R8 Companion version 1.10.46
Updated At: 2024-03-31
Changes: Mar 31, 2024
Version 1.10.46
"Feels like a new detector!", -e This is what people are saying after using R8 Companion™ - See what all the fuss is about, try it for yourself!
If you liked R8 Companion before this release, you are going to LOVE it after! This update features the ability to modify the most popular settings on your R8 radar detector right from the app! See the list below for a complete list of the settings you can modify (more settings coming in future updates). Spread the word, it is only going to get better. If you have an idea / suggestion you would like included in a future update, please visit https://crackedpixel.com/contact-us to let us know. Thanks!
Version 1.10 Updates:
• Added new relevant code/optimizations from R9 development.
• 'GPS Cooldown' added to 'GPS Warmup' feature.
• Enlarged High Resolution Alert Meter and Noise Meter for easier reading.
• Groundwork architecture completed for future feature(s).
• Added ability to erase POI, Ka & Laser Alerts from the map via the format button.
• New robust iCloud map data backup functionality:
• Added ability to backup/restore all, or just backup SpotLocks, POI, and Ka and Laser Alerts individually.
• New Alert log event, "Urgent" based on your urgency alert settings.
• Bug fix for when a Ka alert has been muted and then a X/K Spotlocked signal is received, it would unmute the Ka alert.
• Bug fix for when you max out the number of POIs you are unable to delete any POIs.
Previous Updates:
• New onboarding screens to help new users perform the one-time pairing process with their detector.
• Added the option to have the radar detector's alert tones play through the app. The new setting is found in the 'Audio Settings' of R8 Companion.
• The app will read your detector's settings for each signal type's alert tone (1-12) and use the associated alert tone within the app for alerts.
***TIP: Setting the main volume for the detector to 0 on the main alert screen and enabling the detector alert tones, will eliminate the brief audio "blips" you would normally hear when a mute command is first sent to the detector. Only potential threats will then trigger audio through your speaker or audio system providing an extremely quiet ride.
• Improved Bluetooth connection speed (now up to 60% faster) and re-connection reliability.
• New 'GPS Warmup' feature that keeps the detector quiet for a 'user set' number of seconds or until a GPS connection is established with your detector and/or iPhone. Useful for parking garages etc.
• New ability to unlock a Ka 'mute mem' or 'auto mem' from within the app.
• Tuned existing K-Notch for Acuras/Hondas based on historical data.
• Added ability to tun ON/OFF the function of SpotLocks automatically writing the location to your detector's "manual mute" memory when a locked SpotLock is created (This setting is found on the map screen).
• Added volume adjustment sliders for the detector's main and mute volume levels to the main alert screen.
• Added the ability view and change the R8 mode between Advanced, Highway, City and Auto to the main alert screen.
• Added a new R8 settings screen to modify some of the more popular R8 settings (more to come in future updates). The list of settings that can be modified are as follows:
• Laser ON/OFF
• X Band ON/OFF
• K Band ON/OFF
• K Pop ON/OFF
• K Filter ON/OFF
• K Scans (Narrow, Wide, Extended)
• TSF ON/OFF
• Ka Band ON/OFF
• Ka Pop ON/OFF
• Ka Filter ON/OFF
• Ka Scans (Narrow, Wide, Segmented)
• Ka 1-9 Segs ON/OFF
• Auto Mute Volume ON/OFF
• Change Alert Display (#1, #2, #3 - NOTE: Bug in firmware makes it so you have to select #3 from the detector. The firmware won't read or write display option #3).
• Select Display Color
• Select Display Brightness
• Select Priority Band
• Auto Mute Memory ON/OFF
• Select Auto Mute Memory Bands
R8 Companion version 1.09.9
Updated At: 2024-01-21
Changes: Jan 21, 2024
Version 1.09.9
"Feels like a new detector!", -e This is what people are saying after using R8 Companion(TM) - See what all the fuss is about, try it for yourself!
If you liked R8 Companion before this release, you are going to LOVE it after! This update features the ability to modify the most popular settings on your R8 radar detector right from the app! See the list below for a complete list of the settings you can modify (more settings coming in future updates). Spread the word, it is only going to get better. If you have an idea / suggestion you would like included in a future update, please visit https://crackedpixel.com/contact-us to let us know. Thanks!
Version 1.09 Updates:
. New onboarding screens to help new users perform the one-time pairing process with their detector.
Other recent updates prior to 1.09:
. Fixed bug when "Detector Tones" are enabled to play through the app and the laser tone would not play.
. Added the option to have the radar detector's alert tones play through the app. The new setting is found in the 'Audio Settings' of R8 Companion.
. The app will read your detector's settings for each signal type's alert tone (1-12) and use the associated alert tone within the app for alerts.
. Fixed issue when using the largest system and/or bold font would cut off/wrap some UI text.
***TIP: Setting the main volume for the detector to 0 on the main alert screen and enabling the detector alert tones, will eliminate the brief audio "blips" you would normally hear when a mute command is first sent to the detector. Only potential threats will then trigger audio through your speaker or audio system providing an extremely quiet ride.
. Improved Bluetooth connection speed (now up to 60% faster) and re-connection reliability.
. New 'Alert History' formatting.
. Improved 'quiet ride' / 'GPS mute' system.
. If GPS is turned off/doesn't connect on the detector, the app will default to the iPhone GPS providing a more precise GPS experience.
. New 'GPS Warmup' feature that keeps the detector quiet for a 'user set' number of seconds or until a GPS connection is established with your detector and/or iPhone. Useful for parking garages etc.
. New ability to unlock a Ka 'mute mem' or 'auto mem' from within the app.
. Added ability to turn ON/OFF announcements for when the SpotLocks system locks a location (New setting can be found on the audio settings screen).
. Tuned existing K-Notch for Acuras/Hondas based on historical data.
. Added ability to tun ON/OFF the function of SpotLocks automatically writing the location to your detector's "manual mute" memory when a locked SpotLock is created (This setting is found on the map screen).
. Added volume adjustment sliders for the detector's main and mute volume levels to the main alert screen.
. Added the ability view and change the R8 mode between Advanced, Highway, City and Auto to the main alert screen.
. Added a new state for the 'mute button' on the main alert screen. It will now show when the detector is no longer receiving a signal, but is still displaying it on the detector (known as 'signal latch'). The 'mute button' will show "Sig Latch" to signify the signal is no longer being detected.
. Added a new R8 settings screen to modify some of the more popular R8 settings (more to come in future updates). The list of settings that can be modified are as follows:
. Laser ON/OFF
. X Band ON/OFF
. K Band ON/OFF
. K Pop ON/OFF
. K Filter ON/OFF
. K Scans (Narrow, Wide, Extended)
. TSF ON/OFF
. Ka Band ON/OFF
. Ka Pop ON/OFF
. Ka Filter ON/OFF
. Ka Scans (Narrow, Wide, Segmented)
. Ka 1-9 Segs ON/OFF
. Auto Mute Volume ON/OFF
. Change Alert Display (#1, #2, #3 - NOTE: Bug in firmware makes it so you have to select #3 from the detector. The firmware won't read or write display option #3).
. Select Display Color
. Select Display Brightness
. Select Priority Band
. Auto Mute Memory ON/OFF
. Select Auto Mute Memory Bands
R8 Companion version 1.09.9
Updated At: 2024-01-21
Changes: Jan 21, 2024
Version 1.09.9
"Feels like a new detector!", -e This is what people are saying after using R8 Companion™ - See what all the fuss is about, try it for yourself!
If you liked R8 Companion before this release, you are going to LOVE it after! This update features the ability to modify the most popular settings on your R8 radar detector right from the app! See the list below for a complete list of the settings you can modify (more settings coming in future updates). Spread the word, it is only going to get better. If you have an idea / suggestion you would like included in a future update, please visit https://crackedpixel.com/contact-us to let us know. Thanks!
Version 1.09 Updates:
• New onboarding screens to help new users perform the one-time pairing process with their detector.
Other recent updates prior to 1.09:
• Fixed bug when "Detector Tones" are enabled to play through the app and the laser tone would not play.
• Added the option to have the radar detector's alert tones play through the app. The new setting is found in the 'Audio Settings' of R8 Companion.
• The app will read your detector's settings for each signal type's alert tone (1-12) and use the associated alert tone within the app for alerts.
• Fixed issue when using the largest system and/or bold font would cut off/wrap some UI text.
***TIP: Setting the main volume for the detector to 0 on the main alert screen and enabling the detector alert tones, will eliminate the brief audio "blips" you would normally hear when a mute command is first sent to the detector. Only potential threats will then trigger audio through your speaker or audio system providing an extremely quiet ride.
• Improved Bluetooth connection speed (now up to 60% faster) and re-connection reliability.
• New 'Alert History' formatting.
• Improved 'quiet ride' / 'GPS mute' system.
• If GPS is turned off/doesn't connect on the detector, the app will default to the iPhone GPS providing a more precise GPS experience.
• New 'GPS Warmup' feature that keeps the detector quiet for a 'user set' number of seconds or until a GPS connection is established with your detector and/or iPhone. Useful for parking garages etc.
• New ability to unlock a Ka 'mute mem' or 'auto mem' from within the app.
• Added ability to turn ON/OFF announcements for when the SpotLocks system locks a location (New setting can be found on the audio settings screen).
• Tuned existing K-Notch for Acuras/Hondas based on historical data.
• Added ability to tun ON/OFF the function of SpotLocks automatically writing the location to your detector's "manual mute" memory when a locked SpotLock is created (This setting is found on the map screen).
• Added volume adjustment sliders for the detector's main and mute volume levels to the main alert screen.
• Added the ability view and change the R8 mode between Advanced, Highway, City and Auto to the main alert screen.
• Added a new state for the 'mute button' on the main alert screen. It will now show when the detector is no longer receiving a signal, but is still displaying it on the detector (known as 'signal latch'). The 'mute button' will show "Sig Latch" to signify the signal is no longer being detected.
• Added a new R8 settings screen to modify some of the more popular R8 settings (more to come in future updates). The list of settings that can be modified are as follows:
• Laser ON/OFF
• X Band ON/OFF
• K Band ON/OFF
• K Pop ON/OFF
• K Filter ON/OFF
• K Scans (Narrow, Wide, Extended)
• TSF ON/OFF
• Ka Band ON/OFF
• Ka Pop ON/OFF
• Ka Filter ON/OFF
• Ka Scans (Narrow, Wide, Segmented)
• Ka 1-9 Segs ON/OFF
• Auto Mute Volume ON/OFF
• Change Alert Display (#1, #2, #3 - NOTE: Bug in firmware makes it so you have to select #3 from the detector. The firmware won't read or write display option #3).
• Select Display Color
• Select Display Brightness
• Select Priority Band
• Auto Mute Memory ON/OFF
• Select Auto Mute Memory Bands
R8 Companion version 1.08.13
Updated At: 2023-12-09
Changes: Dec 9, 2023
Version 1.08.13
"Feels like a new detector!", -e This is what people are saying after using R8 Companion(TM) - See what all the fuss is about, try it for yourself!
If you liked R8 Companion before this release, you are going to LOVE it after! This update features the ability to modify the most popular settings on your R8 radar detector right from the app! See the list below for a complete list of the settings you can modify (more settings coming in future updates). Spread the word, it is only going to get better. If you have an idea / suggestion you would like included in a future update, please visit https://crackedpixel.com/contact-us to let us know. Thanks!
Version 1.08 Updates:
. Fixed bug when "Detector Tones" are enabled to play through the app and the laser tone would not play.
. Various improvements and enhancements to voice announcements.
Other recent updates prior to 1.08:
. Added the option to have the radar detector's alert tones play through the app. The new setting is found in the 'Audio Settings' of R8 Companion.
. The app will read your detector's settings for each signal type's alert tone (1-12) and use the associated alert tone within the app for alerts.
. Fixed issue when using the largest system and/or bold font would cut off/wrap some UI text.
***TIP: Setting the main volume for the detector to 0 on the main alert screen and enabling the detector alert tones, will eliminate the brief audio "blips" you would normally hear when a mute command is first sent to the detector. Only potential threats will then trigger audio through your speaker or audio system providing an extremely quiet ride.
. Improved Bluetooth connection speed (now up to 60% faster) and re-connection reliability.
. New 'Alert History' formatting.
. Improved 'quiet ride' / 'GPS mute' system.
. If GPS is turned off/doesn't connect on the detector, the app will default to the iPhone GPS providing a more precise GPS experience.
. New 'GPS Warmup' feature that keeps the detector quiet for a 'user set' number of seconds or until a GPS connection is established with your detector and/or iPhone. Useful for parking garages etc.
. New ability to unlock a Ka 'mute mem' or 'auto mem' from within the app.
. Added ability to turn ON/OFF announcements for when the SpotLocks system locks a location (New setting can be found on the audio settings screen).
. Tuned existing K-Notch for Acuras/Hondas based on historical data.
. Added ability to tun ON/OFF the function of SpotLocks automatically writing the location to your detector's "manual mute" memory when a locked SpotLock is created (This setting is found on the map screen).
. Added volume adjustment sliders for the detector's main and mute volume levels to the main alert screen.
. Added the ability view and change the R8 mode between Advanced, Highway, City and Auto to the main alert screen.
. Added a new state for the 'mute button' on the main alert screen. It will now show when the detector is no longer receiving a signal, but is still displaying it on the detector (known as 'signal latch'). The 'mute button' will show "Sig Latch" to signify the signal is no longer being detected.
. Added a new R8 settings screen to modify some of the more popular R8 settings (more to come in future updates). The list of settings that can be modified are as follows:
. Laser ON/OFF
. X Band ON/OFF
. K Band ON/OFF
. K Pop ON/OFF
. K Filter ON/OFF
. K Scans (Narrow, Wide, Extended)
. TSF ON/OFF
. Ka Band ON/OFF
. Ka Pop ON/OFF
. Ka Filter ON/OFF
. Ka Scans (Narrow, Wide, Segmented)
. Ka 1-9 Segs ON/OFF
. Auto Mute Volume ON/OFF
. Change Alert Display (#1, #2, #3 - NOTE: Bug in firmware makes it so you have to select #3 from the detector. The firmware won't read or write display option #3).
. Select Display Color
. Select Display Brightness
. Select Priority Band
. Auto Mute Memory ON/OFF
. Select Auto Mute Memory Bands
R8 Companion version 1.07.21
Updated At: 2023-11-22
Changes: Nov 22, 2023
Version 1.07.21
"Feels like a new detector!", -e This is what people are saying after using R8 Companion(TM) - See what all the fuss is about, try it for yourself!
If you liked R8 Companion before this release, you are going to LOVE it after! This update features the ability to modify the most popular settings on your R8 radar detector right from the app! See the list below for a complete list of the settings you can modify (more settings coming in future updates). Spread the word, it is only going to get better. If you have an idea / suggestion you would like included in a future update, please visit https://crackedpixel.com/contact-us to let us know. Thanks!
Version 1.07 Updates:
. Added the option to have the radar detector's alert tones play through the app. The new setting is found in the 'Audio Settings' of R8 Companion.
. The app will read your detector's settings for each signal type's alert tone (1-12) and use the associated alert tone within the app for alerts.
. Fixed issue when using the largest system and/or bold font would cut off/wrap some UI text.
***TIP: Setting the main volume for the detector to 0 on the main alert screen and enabling the detector alert tones, will eliminate the brief audio "blips" you would normally hear when a mute command is first sent to the detector. Only potential threats will then trigger audio through your speaker or audio system providing an extremely quiet ride.
Other recent updates prior to 1.07:
. Improved Bluetooth connection speed (now up to 60% faster) and re-connection reliability.
. New 'Alert History' formatting.
. Improved 'quiet ride' / 'GPS mute' system.
. If GPS is turned off/doesn't connect on the detector, the app will default to the iPhone GPS providing a more precise GPS experience.
. New 'GPS Warmup' feature that keeps the detector quiet for a 'user set' number of seconds or until a GPS connection is established with your detector and/or iPhone. Useful for parking garages etc.
. New ability to unlock a Ka 'mute mem' or 'auto mem' from within the app.
. Improved app's handling of POP/MRCD/T/GT3/4 signals and announcements.
. Added 'Pop' type (Ka vs K) to alert log.
. Added ability to turn ON/OFF announcements for when the SpotLocks system locks a location (New setting can be found on the audio settings screen).
. Tuned existing K-Notch for Acuras/Hondas based on historical data.
. Added ability to tun ON/OFF the function of SpotLocks automatically writing the location to your detector's "manual mute" memory when a locked SpotLock is created (This setting is found on the map screen).
. Added volume adjustment sliders for the detector's main and mute volume levels to the main alert screen.
. Added the ability view and change the R8 mode between Advanced, Highway, City and Auto to the main alert screen.
. Added a new state for the 'mute button' on the main alert screen. It will now show when the detector is no longer receiving a signal, but is still displaying it on the detector (known as 'signal latch'). The 'mute button' will show "Sig Latch" to signify the signal is no longer being detected.
. Added a new R8 settings screen to modify some of the more popular R8 settings (more to come in future updates). The list of settings that can be modified are as follows:
. Laser ON/OFF
. X Band ON/OFF
. K Band ON/OFF
. K Pop ON/OFF
. K Filter ON/OFF
. K Scans (Narrow, Wide, Extended)
. TSF ON/OFF
. Ka Band ON/OFF
. Ka Pop ON/OFF
. Ka Filter ON/OFF
. Ka Scans (Narrow, Wide, Segmented)
. Ka 1-9 Segs ON/OFF
. Auto Mute Volume ON/OFF
. Change Alert Display (#1, #2, #3 - NOTE: Bug in firmware makes it so you have to select #3 from the detector. The firmware won't read or write display option #3).
. Select Display Color
. Select Display Brightness
. Select Priority Band
. Auto Mute Memory ON/OFF
. Select Auto Mute Memory Bands
R8 Companion version 1.06.28
Updated At: 2023-11-03
Changes: Nov 3, 2023
Version 1.06.28
"Feels like a new detector!", -e This is what people are saying after using R8 Companion(TM) - See what all the fuss is about, try it for yourself!
Seamless settings integration was the goal of this new update. If you liked R8 Companion before this release, you are going to LOVE it after! This update features the ability to modify the most popular settings on your R8 radar detector right from the app! See the list below for a complete list of the settings you can modify (more settings coming in future updates). Spread the word, it is only going to get better. If you have an idea / suggestion you would like included in a future update, please visit https://crackedpixel.com/contact-us to let us know. Thanks!
Version 1.06 Updates:
. Improved Bluetooth connection speed (now up to 60% faster) and re-connection reliability.
. New 'Alert History' formatting.
. Improved 'quiet ride' / 'GPS mute' system.
. If GPS is turned off/doesn't connect on the detector, the app will default to the iPhone GPS providing a more precise GPS experience.
. New 'GPS Warmup' feature that keeps the detector quiet for a 'user set' number of seconds or until a GPS connection is established with your detector and/or iPhone. Useful for parking garages etc.
. New ability to unlock a Ka 'mute mem' or 'auto mem' from within the app.
. Improved app's handling of POP/MRCD/T/GT3/4 signals and announcements.
. Added 'Pop' type (Ka vs K) to alert log.
. Fixed a bug where a 'ghost' mute could unmute during the signal "latch" period.
. Fixed a rare bug where the alert could remain on screen after there were no more alerts present.
. Fixed bug of having a 'Mute Mem' Ka location voice announced.
. Fixed bug of a 'Mute Mem' Ka not being greyed out on the app's main alert screen.
Version 1.05 Updates:
. Additional optimization to weak muting and 'ghost' muting using historical data.
. Added 'All Threat', K Blk 1 & K Blk 2 to R8 settings screen.
. "Reset to Factory Defaults" button didn't work on some screen sizes.
Version 1.04 Updates:
. Added ability to turn ON/OFF announcements for when the SpotLocks system locks a location (New setting can be found on the audio settings screen).
. Tuned existing K-Notch for Acuras/Hondas based on historical data.
. Added ability to tun ON/OFF the function of SpotLocks automatically writing the location to your detector's "manual mute" memory when a locked SpotLock is created (This setting is found on the map screen).
. Enhanced 'auto learn' functionality of SpotLocks to NOT unlock/delete Spotlocks when the associated band has been turned off in the detector's firmware.
. Added volume adjustment sliders for the detector's main and mute volume levels to the main alert screen.
. Added the ability view and change the R8 mode between Advanced, Highway, City and Auto to the main alert screen.
. Added a new state for the 'mute button' on the main alert screen. It will now show when the detector is no longer receiving a signal, but is still displaying it on the detector (known as 'signal latch'). The 'mute button' will show "Sig Latch" to signify the signal is no longer being detected.
. Added a new R8 settings screen to modify some of the more popular R8 settings (more to come in future updates). The list of settings that can be modified are as follows:
. Laser ON/OFF
. X Band ON/OFF
. K Band ON/OFF
. K Pop ON/OFF
. K Filter ON/OFF
. K Scans (Narrow, Wide, Extended)
. TSF ON/OFF
. Ka Band ON/OFF
. Ka Pop ON/OFF
. Ka Filter ON/OFF
. Ka Scans (Narrow, Wide, Segmented)
. Ka 1-9 Segs ON/OFF
. Auto Mute Volume ON/OFF
. Change Alert Display (#1, #2, #3 - NOTE: Bug in firmware makes it so you have to select #3 from the detector. The firmware won't read or write display option #3).
. Select Display Color
. Select Display Brightness
. Select Priority Band
. Auto Mute Memory ON/OFF
. Select Auto Mute Memory Bands
*** Other bug fixes / optimizations to the various radar companion systems. ***
R8 Companion version 1.05.7
Updated At: 2023-10-14
Changes: Oct 14, 2023
Version 1.05.7
"Feels like a new detector!", -e This is what people are saying after using R8 Companion(TM) - See what all the fuss is about, try it for yourself!
Seamless settings integration was the goal of this new update. If you liked R8 Companion before this release, you are going to LOVE it after! This update features the ability to modify the most popular settings on your R8 radar detector right from the app! See the list below for a complete list of the settings you can modify (more settings coming in future updates). Spread the word, it is only going to get better. If you have an idea / suggestion you would like included in a future update, please visit https://crackedpixel.com/contact-us to let us know. Thanks!
Version 1.05 Updates:
. Additional optimization to weak muting and 'ghost' muting using historical data.
. Added 'All Threat', K Blk 1 & K Blk 2 to R8 settings screen.
. "Reset to Factory Defaults" button didn't work on some screen sizes.
Version 1.04 Updates:
. Added ability to turn ON/OFF announcements for when the SpotLocks system locks a location (New setting can be found on the audio settings screen).
. Tuned existing K-Notch for Acuras/Hondas based on historical data.
. Added ability to tun ON/OFF the function of SpotLocks automatically writing the location to your detector's "manual mute" memory when a locked SpotLock is created (This setting is found on the map screen).
. Enhanced 'auto learn' functionality of SpotLocks to NOT unlock/delete Spotlocks when the associated band has been turned off in the detector's firmware.
. Added volume adjustment sliders for the detector's main and mute volume levels to the main alert screen.
. Added the ability view and change the R8 mode between Advanced, Highway, City and Auto to the main alert screen.
. Added a new state for the 'mute button' on the main alert screen. It will now show when the detector is no longer receiving a signal, but is still displaying it on the detector (known as 'signal latch'). The 'mute button' will show "Sig Latch" to signify the signal is no longer being detected.
. Added a new R8 settings screen to modify some of the more popular R8 settings (more to come in future updates). The list of settings that can be modified are as follows:
. Laser ON/OFF
. X Band ON/OFF
. K Band ON/OFF
. K Pop ON/OFF
. K Filter ON/OFF
. K Scans (Narrow, Wide, Extended)
. TSF ON/OFF
. Ka Band ON/OFF
. Ka Pop ON/OFF
. Ka Filter ON/OFF
. Ka Scans (Narrow, Wide, Segmented)
. Ka 1-9 Segs ON/OFF
. Auto Mute Volume ON/OFF
. Change Alert Display (#1, #2, #3 - NOTE: Bug in firmware makes it so you have to select #3 from the detector. The firmware won't read or write display option #3).
. Select Display Color
. Select Display Brightness
. Select Priority Band
. Auto Mute Memory ON/OFF
. Select Auto Mute Memory Bands
*** Other bug fixes / optimizations to the various radar companion systems. ***
R8 Companion version 1.04.13
Updated At: 2023-10-04
Changes: Oct 4, 2023
Version 1.04.13
"Feels like a new detector!", -e This is what people are saying after using R8 Companion(TM) - See what all the fuss is about, try it for yourself!
Seamless settings integration was the goal of this new update. If you liked R8 Companion before this release, you are going to LOVE it after! This update features the ability to modify the most popular settings on your R8 radar detector right from the app! See the list below for a complete list of the settings you can modify (more settings coming in future updates). Spread the word, it is only going to get better. If you have an idea / suggestion you would like included in a future update, please visit https://crackedpixel.com/contact-us to let us know. Thanks!
Version 1.04 Updates:
. Added ability to turn ON/OFF announcements for when the SpotLocks system locks a location (New setting can be found on the audio settings screen).
. Tuned existing K-Notch for Acuras/Hondas based on historical data.
. Added ability to tun ON/OFF the function of SpotLocks automatically writing the location to your detector's "manual mute" memory when a locked SpotLock is created (This setting is found on the map screen).
. Enhanced 'auto learn' functionality of SpotLocks to NOT unlock/delete Spotlocks when the associated band has been turned off in the detector's firmware.
. Added volume adjustment sliders for the detector's main and mute volume levels to the main alert screen.
. Added the ability view and change the R8 mode between Advanced, Highway, City and Auto to the main alert screen.
. Added a new state for the 'mute button' on the main alert screen. It will now show when the detector is no longer receiving a signal, but is still displaying it on the detector (known as 'signal latch'). The 'mute button' will show "Sig Latch" to signify the signal is no longer being detected.
. Added a new R8 settings screen to modify some of the more popular R8 settings (more to come in future updates). The list of settings that can be modified are as follows:
. Laser ON/OFF
. X Band ON/OFF
. K Band ON/OFF
. K Pop ON/OFF
. K Filter ON/OFF
. K Scans (Narrow, Wide, Extended)
. TSF ON/OFF
. Ka Band ON/OFF
. Ka Pop ON/OFF
. Ka Filter ON/OFF
. Ka Scans (Narrow, Wide, Segmented)
. Ka 1-9 Segs ON/OFF
. Auto Mute Volume ON/OFF
. Change Alert Display (#1, #2, #3 - NOTE: Bug in firmware makes it so you have to select #3 from the detector. The firmware won't read or write display option #3).
. Select Display Color
. Select Display Brightness
. Select Priority Band
. Auto Mute Memory ON/OFF
. Select Auto Mute Memory Bands
*** Other bug fixes / optimizations to the various radar companion systems. ***
R8 Companion version 1.03.14
Updated At: 2023-09-13
Changes: Sep 13, 2023
Version 1.03.14
"Feels like a new detector!", -e This is what people are saying after using R8 Companion(TM) - See what all the fuss is about, try it for yourself!
Seamless integration was the goal of this new update. If you liked R8 Companion before this release, you are going to LOVE it after! This update features many great improvements / optimizations to the various systems within R8 Companion. Spread the word, it is only going to get better. New feature updates will be coming soon! If you have an idea / suggestion for a future version, please visit https://crackedpixel.com/contact-us to let us know. Thanks!
Version 1.03 Updates
*** Signal processing engine optimizations. ***
. Even better user experience with muting and priority alert unmuting of the detector.
. Fixed low speed 'Mute On', 'Mute Off' being displayed multiple times on the detector at the onset of Ka alerts.
. Optimizations and improvements on the muting system as a whole.
. 'Priority Alert' main screen optimizations.
*** MRCD/CT, GT3/GT4 Improvements. ***
. MRCD/CT GT3/GT4 are now considered HIGH priority and are reflected as when detected on your travels.
. MRCD/CT GT3/GT4 are no longer auto learned for SpotLocks.
. MRCD/CT, GT3/GT4 are no longer candidates for 'weak signal' muting.
*** Misc. Optimizations & Bug Fixes ***
. Fixed 'Pairing' dialog being shown briefly on a successful connection, when detector is already paired.
. Fixed rare case where 'rear muted' X or K would not display as muted on main alert screen.
. Fixed times when a Memory Muted / Auto Muted signal didn't show the 'locked' icon on main alert screen.
R8 Companion version 1.02.13
Updated At: 2023-09-02
Changes: Sep 2, 2023
Version 1.02.13
. Significantly improved mute/unmute response time and accuracy for several different situations. Big Win!
. App now respects the R8's internal muting and displays as such within the app. This solves the issue where the detector could mute itself for something like "Auto mute mem", but the app would show the alert as unmuted. Makes for an even more seamless experience.
. Initial install Help screens now have a 'dismiss all' option to speed through the help.
. 'All clear' force unmute removed to benefit from Uniden's built in mute latch.
. Fixed issue when audio announcement was turned off for a band, it would still announce strength, direction etc.
. Optimized HUD Graphics.
. Further tuned smoothing of weak, priority & false assist signal processing.
. Added MPH/KMH to 'units' settings description for more clarity.
. Added ability to 'Mute/Unmute' when tapping a larger area on the screen including the band display, direction arrows and/or frequency display, giving you a larger area of the screen to use to 'Mute/Unmute' an alert, instead of just the small mute/unmute button.
What others are saying:
"I just downloaded the R8 Companion and it makes it a monster!" - WB
"I especially am a fan of Urgency Alerts, as that can really be clutch when dealing with low powered K band." -ST
"Game changer for sure. Love it already." - E
