Questions & Answers for Escort SmartRadar Detector Apple Pack
15 Questions from the Community
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Is the sale of these devices not illegal in Canada?
This device shows in the Canada Apple store, and adds to my shopping cart just fine, but... I understood the sale of radar detectors was illegal in Canada, is this not the case, can the device be purchased here (in Canada)?
- Asked by Rory J from Mississauga
- Oct 8, 2012
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Best AnswerRadar detectors are legal in some parts of Canada. Alberta,BC,Saskatchewan are legal. Manitoba and Ontario forbids them. I do not know about rest of the country.
- Answered by Albert D from Sherwood Park
- Oct 12, 2012
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does i need internet connection to use all the features?
- Asked by Sy H from Austin
- Mar 21, 2013
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AnswerYes, your iPhone can do it, but it does use some data.
- Answered by Frank S M from Pinellas Park
- Apr 1, 2013
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is there a protection program should i get a ticket anyway?
- Asked by Jean-pierre L from Vancouver
- Dec 8, 2012
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Does this have to be mounted on the dash/exposed to work, or will it work if below the dash in a bin?
- Asked by Jason K from Lakeland
- Jul 15, 2012
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AnswerThis particular design is a windshield-mounted radar detector. It must have a full, clear view of the road to work at as designed. However, Escort does offer "hidden" radar detectors that have the receiver antennas mounted in the grill of the automobile.
- Answered by Tom B from Topeka
- Jul 25, 2012
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Is there a way to have the app on all the time or automatically activate when in your car?
I can see me (and others) forgetting to turn it on before it's too late. Also, what's it gonna cost to install? I don't want a power cord running up to my dash
- Asked by Scott S from Colorado Springs
- Jun 17, 2012
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AnswerThe product that is available in the Apple Store includes a power-plug that is designed for the cigarette-lighter plug in your car. Escort offers direct-wiring options separately, as well as battery-powered radar detectors.
There is no cost to install it. It mounts on your windshield using the provided windshield mounting clips.
Once you launch the app, it will run continuously, unless the iPhone is out-of-range for 15 minutes (and causes the app to disconnect), or you quit the app. However, you can always re-connect to the app after a time-out.
It does not auto-activate, because that's not always the appropriate thing to do in all circumstances.- Answered by Tom B from Topeka
- Jul 25, 2012
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If running a music App, such as Pandora, are you still able to utilize the Escort Live App and receive phone calls at the same time?
- Asked by Russ B from Perry
- Jan 4, 2013
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AnswerYes, you can run Pandora and Escort Live at the same time. Escort Live is constantly using cellular data so your iPhone's service provider will determine if you can use data and voice phone calls at the same time. If your provider does not support simultaneous voice and data then you will receive phone calls with Escort Live running but you will not receive any data while on the phone call.
- Answered by Larry C
- Jan 8, 2013
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Does it come with the standard display controller?
- Asked by Kenneth R from Allen
- Aug 12, 2012
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AnswerNo, the SmartRadar that is available in the Apple Store does not include a display controller. These can be ordered separately from Escort Inc.
- Answered by Larry C
- Aug 14, 2012
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Can you connect to both the car's bluetooth and the radar detector at same time?
- Asked by Jeff S from Hawthorn Woods
- Nov 2, 2012
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AnswerYes, you can connect your car's hands free bluetooth and SmartRadar's bluetooth to your iPhone at the same time.
- Answered by Larry C
- Nov 6, 2012
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Hi - I'm interested in knowing about whether the Escort SmartRadar Detector Apple Pack is will be offered for sale at Virginia Apple stores.
The product is Apple no: H9158LL/A.
Radar detectors are illegal in Virginia and the District of Columbia. I presume that Apple would not offer these in their Apple stores in Virginia and DC. Further to the question, would the item be shipped to buyers who live in Virginia and DC from the online Apple store?
Thanks!
TRB- Asked by Tom B from Topeka
- Jun 14, 2012
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Can u use the phone via Bluetooth and USB for audio in your car simultaneously?
- Asked by Cari G from New York
- Jul 12, 2012
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AnswerI'm presuming that you're asking about playing music thru the iPhone's connector via USB to your car's stereo system, and connect to the radar detector via Bluetooth.
If my understanding is correct, yes, this can be done.- Answered by Tom B from Topeka
- Jul 25, 2012
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how does this app run does it run on data
- Asked by Judi B from Titusville
- Jun 22, 2012
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