If it mounts behind your mirror it must not have much for rear detection. Haven't looked into this one but the BEL RX65 that has been on here a lot lately and around for a long time is a great unit but has none of the app nonsense. Don't let the sparklies distract you from what matters, radar detection...
The Live! app uses the internet, it may display information but will not be fully capable.
As far as radar detection, Escort makes good stuff. This is a good price for this unit, if you are a buyer read reviews before you commit. FYI most of the new line starts around 400 bucks.
I purchased this when it was $179 from buydig.com, and I am extremely satisfied.
Huge review:
The mounting behind the mirror doesn't seem to be an issue, obviously it is no Valentine 1, but it does a very good job. Radar definitely triggers it from behind and I have had multiple scenarios where I have had a chance to test it. I would say it gets around 2/3rd the signal from behind as compared to a head on situation.
The other plus is that since it is behind the mirror, it is almost unnoticeable. I would have someone help you mount it so you can have it hide completely behind your mirror. (I did it myself and got lucky and it I forget it is there unless I lean forward. The cord provided gives you a ton of length and if you have a power mirror (I don't) you can wire it in there super nice. Sticky pads are great and they have held up to the Texas heat.
I have, on multiple times driving home, had it show a warning while approaching a "T" intersection from more than .25 mile away from an officer who forgot to turn his radar off from a block away from the intersection.
Another impressive situation worth note was when I was going up and down hills with the "highway" mode on. It has detected police scanning 2 miles up the road with the signal getting more and more intense on each hill I peak approaching the officer's position.
Thoughts on the live app: My only complaint is that the app with Live! is a more than what you need. The app is well done, but I feel it is overkill and distracting. Nothing against Escort, the app is just another distraction on the road and I got tired of using it rather quickly. Another note: The app is free but the subscription is not.
tl;dr Great system and quality mounting with a sensitive detector... but the Live! app is meh and I wouldn't pay for the subscription to it. Overall, definitely worth your money.
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As far as radar detection, Escort makes good stuff. This is a good price for this unit, if you are a buyer read reviews before you commit. FYI most of the new line starts around 400 bucks.
Huge review:
The mounting behind the mirror doesn't seem to be an issue, obviously it is no Valentine 1, but it does a very good job. Radar definitely triggers it from behind and I have had multiple scenarios where I have had a chance to test it. I would say it gets around 2/3rd the signal from behind as compared to a head on situation.
The other plus is that since it is behind the mirror, it is almost unnoticeable. I would have someone help you mount it so you can have it hide completely behind your mirror. (I did it myself and got lucky and it I forget it is there unless I lean forward. The cord provided gives you a ton of length and if you have a power mirror (I don't) you can wire it in there super nice. Sticky pads are great and they have held up to the Texas heat.
I have, on multiple times driving home, had it show a warning while approaching a "T" intersection from more than .25 mile away from an officer who forgot to turn his radar off from a block away from the intersection.
Another impressive situation worth note was when I was going up and down hills with the "highway" mode on. It has detected police scanning 2 miles up the road with the signal getting more and more intense on each hill I peak approaching the officer's position.
Thoughts on the live app: My only complaint is that the app with Live! is a more than what you need. The app is well done, but I feel it is overkill and distracting. Nothing against Escort, the app is just another distraction on the road and I got tired of using it rather quickly. Another note: The app is free but the subscription is not.
tl;dr Great system and quality mounting with a sensitive detector... but the Live! app is meh and I wouldn't pay for the subscription to it. Overall, definitely worth your money.
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