How to Use Your Uniden R8

[@yamadapuckah]

Got my first radar detector, Uniden R8 2 months ago. Man I don't have any regret whatsoever getting it.

[@mysticgaming7726]

Are there flaws with it more than the R7? Like would you say the R7 or R8 is better? I don't care about price just the reliability

[@yamadapuckah]

@@mysticgaming7726 part of the reason I went for the R8 is because fortunately, I didn't care about the price and I got a crazy deal out of it. From what I heard, R8 had longer range detection and filters out false K band readouts. I personally find it a bit too sensitive but it can be tweaked to your liking. Overall, I got no regrets with it. Save me a few times already.

[@mysticgaming7726]

@Carlo Teodoro Have you tried it in a city? If so, how good was the detection? I'm planning to get the R8 and use it when I go to Atlanta

[@yamadapuckah]

@@mysticgaming7726yeah I use it on the daily with a mix of both cities and highways. In my area, I was able to also determine where MRCDs are posted. Long story short. You won't regret it.

[@patf3045]

@@mysticgaming7726how was it in atlanta? do you still recommended the r8?

[@carbonm2]

Thanks dude. Your video of 3 best radar detectors helped me buy the R8. I travel 3 to 9hrs across Texas for work and I need this peace of mind after getting lucky with 3 State Troopers back to back, that was my reason for wanting one.

[@thecappy]

Just picked up the r8 from the ebay deal, so now I have to learn about it. I’ve been running the R3 since launch.

[@stephenraccio8494]

Great tutorial! I just purchased the new Uniden R8W and it works like a champ! Auto lockout has been working like a dream. I've owned several top of the line Escort and Beltronics detectors and they all worked well. I never owned a Uniden even though my dad was big on them years ago. I have to be honest with you, the reason I purchased this unit was do to your enthusiasm and some other videos I watched. I really like this unit. Thanks again for your knowledge and video!

[@VortexRadar]

Congrats! I’d love to hear your experiences as you get more seat time with it. Also, I’m curious about some behind the scenes stuff. Did you use one of my links to purchase the R8w? and if so, would it be okay if you shared your order number so I could check something with Uniden?

[@supersaiyan_G80M3]

My v1g2 suddenly stopped working so I’m picking up a r8 after work today. Excited to compare the 2. The v1g2 was great and saved me many times

[@Wil_Bloodworth]

This COMPREHENSIVE video, along with its companion, the website readable version, and all the extras... are SUPERB!!! Excellent work and thank you for doing all the work for us.

[@carspear]

Great video to introduce us to Uniden. Cant wait for the R9. Also, on the second video please explain the filter settings if possible. I just run KA and Laser now with ALP.

[@LOUROK-SR20]

I like running in Dark Mode muted No annoying alerts and more noticeable when detecting a signal. After one month of running the R8 I retired my 9500ix. I wish you can customize the GPS signal alerts with Speed Trap, Camera options. Thanks Vortex!

[@Breese147]

That’s a big step up! I had a 9500 back in the day! Was passed on from my dad when he upgraded to the a 360.

[@schafercunningham]

Yesss looking forwards to setup/optimization in part 2! I only run Ka band right now because my K band goes off all the time. I am using the Advanced setting with K filtering on + set my K band to 30% Narrow but every car I pass sets it off which is super annoying. To the point where I got angry and turned it off entirely. Also if I have a higher sensitivity, when in my car that has all the lane assist sensors, I am in a perpetual state of K band beeping even when I mute everyone I see

[@schafercunningham]

Plus, are we able to mute k band sound but leave it on the display or can we only turn it off entirely?

[@VortexRadar]

You could accomplish that by setting quiet ride to a super high threshold :)

[@schafercunningham]

@@VortexRadar I'll have to try that out!! Thanks so much for the tip:D

[@LOUROK-SR20]

I turned off K-band until I realize the neighboring town squad cars still use it 🤨

[@christopherlessley6202]

Just got the uniden r8 and it's amazing

[@mysticgaming7726]

What's the best thing you find amazing about the R8? I'm debating whether to get the R7 or R8 but I feel like the R7 is more refined because it's been out for awhile so...

[@EmpowerPixels_]

Thanks man for such a great explanation. Bought r8 with your link.

[@codymcintosh1650]

Omg I can’t wait for pt 2 of settings!! Please make it!!

[@VortexRadar]

Video's already available and linked in the video description 😉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYO5apVvas9pmc0

[@laloajuria4678]

just got mine. watching everything now!

[@ProjectArjun]

Hoping the R7 is not considered outdated 😂

[@takahiroyoshiyuki]

That’s why I’m watching

[@VortexRadar]

It’s not outdated

[@gavinperdue6208]

R7 and r8 do the same shit trust I got both

[@monusbrewer4911]

I have R7, and I can't afford a new R8.... I am poor. 😢

[@danmulkiewicz5515]

My R3 just got an update. Uniden doesn't abandon their customers like other manufacturers.

[@One_Guy]

always love your videos. you have a goog line on Uniden. Perhaps you can pass along my concerns with the speed and red light camera feature.. I like that it tells me there is a speed and red light camera, what i don't appreciate is it saying "you are over the speed limit" constantly and then beeping and screeching at me. It doesn't sound good when my dash cam is right beside it recording the audio stating "you are over the speed limit" I would prefer it not do that. Not sure if you have any speed cameras at your intersections but go check it out.. My unit is a Uniden R7.

[@unvjustintime1]

My R8 never shuts up with your exact same issues

[@dylangardner5938]

just ordered one and I too have a dash cam. have you figured out a way to mute that camera light warning?

[@YTeradicant]

Just got one, worth every penny.

[@_Omar892]

Hello, what can I do if I’m getting a lot of K band false alerts? I am getting them from vehicles coming front & behind me. Thanks.

[@CDalonzo]

Would you recommend the R8 or the R7 at this point in time?

[@vancity2349]

Thanks Vortex.

[@Wil_Bloodworth]

I've watched a ton of your videos not only on the R8 but you never (ever?) cover the features of the power cord plug. Not all people drive around in a tiny car like you so they can easily reach the windshield and thus, the radar detector. It would be nice if you could show the ability to mute and lockout signals directly from the power adapter instead of (or in addition to) directly touching the detector itself. Thanks.

[@VortexRadar]

I’m confused. I’ve covered this in multiple videos and we drive two SUV’s. If you drive a bus, I suppose they’d qualify as small, lol. Anyways, the remote mute button duplicates the same functionality as the detector’s mute button so it can be used for muting the detector or locking out signals. The same applies to the hardwire smart cord, not just the cig lighter smart cord.

[@Wil_Bloodworth]

@@VortexRadar I have not been able to find those videos. I looked and looked but will see if I can find the videos to which you are referring.

[@Wil_Bloodworth]

@@VortexRadarFYI, I purchased the R8 based on your videos. Thanks.

[@VortexRadar]

It’s within other videos. That’s not a bad idea for a dedicated short though. I’ll add it to the list. Thanks for the idea. :)

[@stormyeyes7350]

Great video, so easy to understand!

[@linuxuberuser]

I just got an R8 coming from an escort 360C - so far I'm hoping my issues are education related but I have noted that the R8 is not as effective as my old 360C and I'm thinking about returning it. In NJ we have cops that use both K and Ka - this detector I'm finding will too easily block K signals that are coming from police cars - also it does not have a lock-on detector function but for raw Ka capability it seems to be a little better but at what cost?

[@daverosa5879]

Great video! Thank you!

[@1panic0]

Would it be waterproof? Like with motorcycle use? And also wouldn’t it be effected by the new generation smart cars? I’m new to this and thinking to purchase one but know nothing about it.

[@optionstrader9637]

Im still running an r3 that hasn't been updated since i bought it at release 😂

[@eddieryan63]

I’m still rocking r3 as well done me very well over 4 yrs

[@ricksims775]

Thanks! Thanks for your help. I went with the R8. Got it for 612.00 @ Amazon 2-22-24. The setup was extremely easy. I read in Ohio and New Jersey you should turn on X Band? At the moment I am using your set up. Still got a lot to learn.

[@VortexRadar]

Congrats! That’s a great deal. Yeah that’s the general recommendation. X off otherwise.

[@watchmanexpert]

What is x band ?

[@watchmanexpert]

@@VortexRadar what is x band ?

[@MattH-wg7ou]

Is the filtering as good as even something like a Max 3 with FW v1.6? I have been happy with the quietness and filtering of a Max 3 with 1.6. I dont drive particularly fast and like strong filtering of BSM and stationary falses. Considering this for my other car. This or a Max 360 MkII or maybe RL360C. Im comfortable with Escort for a decade plus. But...

[@ftlaud911]

Got a R3 and R7. Need to watch some comparison videos, but don't feel like either is a slouch. They both actually alert so far ahead that I slow down and then find myself accidentally increasing speed again. R8 looks like the old V1 shape and assume it's a beast. Finally retired my V1 a few monnths ago. Felt guilty removing it from the dash. It payed for itself 10x over, but man BSM was bad and very noisy. KA though never let me down.

[@user-kx8qr7ym8s]

My car has a tinted climate comfort windscreen, BMW factory fitted. Will it affect the radar detector’s performance?

[@sogent56]

Quick question. Can the laser jammer port be used to power my Viofo t3 dash cam? If so, that is the Jack name. I need a jack to usb-C cable. Also what would cause the mileage display to go blank??

[@sogent56]

What is the Jack size.. lol

[@sogent56]

Also I have it set for daylight savings but the time is off.

[@VortexRadar]

Sorry no it doesn’t work that way

[@sogent56]

@@VortexRadar darn. I guess I could hardwire both into the rear view mirror. What about my 2nd question, any issues with the mileage display? I was out today and it would sometime go blank. Is it a gps issue??

[@stuartsherman5975]

Very helpful video. Thank you.

[@MikeMonismith]

I recently swapped from an R4 to an R8. It seems like my R8 doesn’t know the direction of the radar well. In the event the police car is in front of me driving my same direction, it comes on and off, and shows multi directions for the radar I know is in front of me. I have updated the firmware. Anyone else having this experience??

[@rl_31123]

ARE THESE STILL DIFFICULT TO UPDATE WHEN YOU USING A MAC? I gave up on updating my R7

[@taylorflores8099]

Any release update on the laser jammer accessory for the R8?

[@LuV2SPDup]

Hi. How are you? Great videos explaining the radar. I do have one major issue with the radar. I previously owned the old Escort Max that doesn't have all the speed cameras. But, you can mark locations. After marking, it would just do a small reminder. The Uniden R8 has all of them programmed. There are many speed cameras in NYC, and they also allow you to go 10 mph over the actual speed limit. Most NYC streets are 25 mph, but you can go up to 35 mph before it snaps a picture. This Uniden radar gives a warning as soon as I go 25 mph, and it will beep for a long time. By the time it stops beeping, there's already another camera, so the warning barely stops, and it is very annoying. Anyway to turn it off without turning off the speed camera alert? Thanks!

[@cynicsupreme]

What mount is that? Does it work for other uniden? DFR7? Thanks nice videos!

[@6ines]

Hey so I recently did a stage 2 tune on mhd for my m340 and now every time I try to use launch control it just spins my tires and it doesn’t seem to work would you possibly know why?

[@aaronkowalewski659]

I just bought a 24 f150 and my R8 is constantly going off from 24.140. Is there a way to blocl this signal? I rhinks coming from lane keeping and my other driving aides. I do have Highway Radar app. Is there a way to turn it off using the app?

[@frankbeams4333]

I wish they would have did magnet mount instead of push button for mounting

[@stevenordoutdoors]

Is it worth upgrading from the r-7

[@AlcyPC]

Can you drop the bin file so that we can just upload your settings right away ?

[@ilyaaaa1729]

Hi I just got this thing today. Is it ok if I put it in the glove box? I really don’t want to mount it on the windshield

[@VortexRadar]

It won’t work there, sorry

[@wagagagaggag]

When I’m trying to mute memory, I pressed it twice it just unmute instead of mute memory, what to do?

[@SalmanHussain]

Any update on the Bluetooth/App features?

[@VortexRadar]

I’ll do another video once that’s out.

[@SalmanHussain]

@@VortexRadar Thank you!

[@hamradiostation_M0UGE]

will this work in the uk on mobile camera vans

[@mujjuman]

R8 vs V1G2 ? which one is better

[@Whaddle31]

V1

[@CupidVFX]

*What are you using to test the detector?*

[@VortexRadar]

I’ve got a couple radar guns on hand to trigger it.

[@th4tjosh]

I wish they had a right hand drive model

[@AZFreelanceTV1]

Question-I don't want to have the R8 connected all the time. Just my scenic drives. Will last settings be saved?

[@VortexRadar]

Yep

[@AZFreelanceTV1]

@@VortexRadar thanks! Great videos!

[@AZFreelanceTV1]

One more question- are your custom settings Mac compatible? And the software updates from Uniden?

[@F80Demon]

I just bought the uniden r8 today and I’m kind of confused on how it operates. So does it throw you codes if cops are tracking your speed. Or does it throw you codes when they are near. Any help would be much appreciated .

[@VortexRadar]

This video might be a good place to start: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYK6kJ2onNKZbck

[@F80Demon]

@@VortexRadar thank you .🙏

[@chofyam3466]

Does it have less strength indicators then the R7?

[@Mike-Capz83]

i wish uniden would put auto mode on the R7!

[@johnisaac2670]

Does this Uniden R8 detects Trucam II ?

[@VortexRadar]

Radar detectors are the wrong tool for laser protection.

[@johnisaac2670]

@@VortexRadar Can you suggest any good laser detector and/or jammer? I am living in the Asia region and I am tired of getting speeding tickets from police shooting laser guns.

[@jc9876]

Debating on getting this or the R7 🤔

[@michaelcubanoenamorado3257]

what setting work good in gaithersburg maryland....

[@glhx2112]

My guess would be the U-Haul setting. 😁

[@crazychannel1392]

my respect for the uniden R8. but I got the escort redline 360c 💪🏼

[@shekchhetri4907]

Do a video on the r4 please.

[@VortexRadar]

I was hoping to do that this week too, but ran out of time. :) Most everything from this video will apply to the R4 though. It’s essentially an R8 without arrows.

[@shockwave6416]

what is the difference between K band and KA band?

[@VortexRadar]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/eH2spZuGia1mnqM

[@leoguy1609]

Uniden R8 might have better filtering than the Uniden R4 and has arrows but it's not as good as the R4 when it comes to Ka range. Sent Uniden more than one email regarding this, what you pay for the Uniden R8 it should be as good if not better finding Ka than the R4.

[@TITANTAB]

I have a question it’s legal to use uniden R8 in Illinois?

[@VortexRadar]

Yep

[@mreaso16]

Will police catch you if they notice you have one like this?

[@Whaddle31]

Nahh

[@RatedX_Gaming]

Does this work with ios yet?

[@JonLabbe]

Me over here trying to figure out if I can figure out a way to wire this to the motorcycle. 🤔

[@hermiesabejon346]

Sad I was not chosen for the holiday giveaway 😢

[@AlanCD710]

Still got a ticket with this thing. It didn’t pick up the cop until the last second

[@V29546]

Sounds like he got you with a quick trigger instant on kill shot.

[@TrollToll-d8d]

This is cool but a radar detector that saves your gps data kinda seems like something you may not want evidence of lol. Still cool though.

[@VortexRadar]

So don’t use the third party apps or simply disable the app’s logs if you’re concerned? lol

[@TrollToll-d8d]

@@VortexRadar I'm not concerned I was just saying gps data being saved of you going certain speeds in certain locations almost defeats the purpose of a radar detector. It's prob the coolest one I've seen though so still cool like I said haha. Every other thing has gps now anyway

[@SuperTurbocoupe]

I notice you didn't mention it incorrectly identified multiple Ka signals in the threat display. Note it did not do a bogey tone when showing the additional signal it thought it was there...

[@VortexRadar]

Sure, it does sometimes show multiple signals like that due to overdriving when the gun is super close. That happens with lots of detectors and can be useful when I wanna demo features like this, haha. As for the mute, good eye! I did mute the Ka signal off camera which is why when you see the Ka signal pop up in the video, it was already muted. I’d have to check the original footage, but it’s very possible I cut the new bogey tone part, especially since I wanted the detector quiet while I was pointing stuff out. That part of the video was focused on the all threat display, not bogey tones.

[@seanoriley1526]

Range on the r8 does not impress me. The r8 range for rear detection is better than the r3 but both front detection are on par.

[@VortexRadar]

Do you have a link to your test that shows that? The many many head to head tests done all show the R8 outperforming the R3.

[@seanoriley1526]

@vortexradar no doubt the r8 out performs the r3 overall. I am just talking about front detection for radar. Seems exactly the same for front detection. I ran the r3 for 6 or 7 years over 160k miles put on it always kept it plugged in. I just sold the r3 and bought the r8 2 days ago...i love the rear detection and arrows are so helpful..the front detection range on r3 seems just as good...iv driven straight arizona utah desert highways and the r3 detected over a mile away. And curved roads with elevation changes detection seems the same..of coarse only with front detection on the r3. Happy with the r8 overall just the front detection seems the same.

[@christerry9371]

Hey Vortex i just picked up my R8 and installed it. I also downloaded your personal settings. I have a 30 minute drive tonight to work so i will test it out. My question is when unit powers on its in auto mode is this ok should it be in highway mode?

[@robertstankovic6170]

escort still number one

[@2010drive]

Are they though? Everything I'm seeing is pointing to Uniden as the best today.