R8 Companion has an IPA/APK download size of 10 MB on its latest version. R8 Companion costs $9.99 to download. Ready to install? Ensure you have at least 12 MB of storage space available, then tap the button or scan the QR code below to start the download process!

R8 Companion

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Price: $9.99
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  • App Category: Utilities
  • App Size: 10 MB
  • Version: Version 1.10.46
  • Released: August 2023
  • Downloads: 500+
Uniden R8 Radar Detector

R8 Companion is an utilities app, developed by Angela Mcarthur, available on iOS and Android since its release in August 2023. The updated version 1.10.46 is now available to download, compatible with iOS 12.0+ and Android 10+. Before downloading this app, let's quickly review what R8 Companion has to offer.

About R8 Companion

What's new in 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

Download the R8 Companion App

R8 Companion has an IPA/APK download size of 10 MB on its latest version. R8 Companion costs $9.99 to download. Ready to install? Ensure you have at least 12 MB of storage space available, then tap the button or scan the QR code below to start the download process!

Ranking History in App Store (U.S)

  • The app has an average rating of 4.8 on app stores

Changelog

  • First Released in Utilities for $9.99 Jun 19, 2024
  • Release v1.08.13 Jan 19, 2024
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Compatibility

  • iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max
  • iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max
  • iPhone 13 Pro Max
  • iPhone 12 Pro
  • Old devices: iPhone X/SE/8/7/6
  • iPad Pro
  • iPad Mini
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