Uniden R7 EXTREME LONG RANGE Laser/Radar Detector, Built-in GPS, Real-Time Alerts, Dual-Antennas Front & Rear w/Directional Arrows, Voice Alerts, Red Light and Speed Camera Alerts

Clunky configuration but probably the best scanner on the market at the moment

if you are in the UK don't waste your time or money, I just can't recommend it and I'm puzzled now at those good reviews this product gets 😞

Mine came with the newest firmware, newer than Uniden had available for downloading. When you select the menu it first asks if you want the Easy or Advanced menu. I went right for the advanced & holy crap! This thing has a LOT of customizable settings! I was thoroughly impressed.Scanning is completely customizable. Select which bands you want it detect, the range of their frequency to alert, separate alert tones for each, as well as differentiating the arrow colors on the display screen for each. You can set priority for band notifications so if it picks up multiple bogeys it'll alert you in the hierarchy of importance that you've chosen. You can select what speed you want the "quiet mode" to activate to help keep it quiet when rolling through places like a parking lot with automatic door sensors. I could go on & on, but that's what the owners manual is for.The very first time I pulled out of my neighborhood with the R7 it immediately started alerting & kept going. My mind flashed to reviews saying this thing can be chatty & after alerting for 2 miles I assumed it was a false detection, but as I approached mile 3, low & behold there was one of the radar trailers parked & running on the side of the road! My first detection came from 3 miles away! And that was on a residential street through town, not out in the open desert that I bought it for.I am also pleased to say that I don't find the R7 chatty at all. I read that the new firmware that mine came with is supposed to vastly improve filtering false alerts. I haven't experienced an R7 with the old firmware for a comparison, but it is a lot quieter than I expected it to be. There's a single road across the desert to get to where I live, & the population here is over 60K.. so there's literally several thousand cars sharing that one road everyday. I was expecting (per reviews) the R7 to pickup a lot of blindspot monitoring radar while sitting in rush hour traffic, but I've been pleasantly surprised that it actually stays very quiet.So far I've only had it about 10 days, but I'm definitely happy with it & impressed by it. I'll update this review when I've had the detector longer, but as of now I highly recommend the R7 & am definitely happy with my purchase.** Update:The longer I have it, the happier I am with it. The self leaning/muting feature works quite well! Everywhere I go in town it has already mapped & filters out false signals. Between that & the speed setting for quiet alerts I rarely hear this thing. When it does detect, it's usually from 2-3 miles away on straight roads.I thought the arrows were mostly going to be a novelty for me, but I actually do use them. My cousin was in the car a couple nights ago & she asked about the arrows, so I explained the basics to her. 2 miles down the road I hit an intersection that lit this R7 up like a Christmas tree!! Without any further explanation from me, she was immediately noticed the arrows pointing in all directions & showing different frequencies for each direction, proving that it was picking up multiple bogeys & not just radar reflections. Intuitive enough for her to figure out, & detailed enough to clearly differentiate each bogey. I feel that I got my $460 worth from this purchase. (I have a 600hp car & so far, this nanny has done her job well.)

If you're on the fence about this, let me tell you if you have a heavy foot, this pays for itself in a month. I also own the R3 which is also great in its own right. Zero false alarms. That's what sets the Uniden apart from cheaper detectors. The Cobra I had prior was beeping constantly. With the Uniden, if you hear the whistle, you can bet your ass there's a cop nearby, or at least a radar detection device. That being said, real world experience I get a half mile notice with clean line of sight, and a quarter mile in most situations. Plenty of time to hit the brakes in most cases. If the cop is driving towards you on the opposite side you might get an eighth mile. Still better than driving blind. I bought the mirror kit and wired this directly into the mirror compass on my Audi. Very clean install. Love it. 👌Edit: I would also add for those complaining about the setup process, do yourself a favor and download the Uniden app to your laptop and plug it in. Setup took me 15 minutes. Easy to update the camera maps as well. Mine warns me of every traffic camera in my area.

I LOVE this bad boy - it suppresses the predictable background noise PERFECTLY. I'm left with just authentic hits, and hence sensitive to when it alerts. To reiterate, it's outstanding for going to areas you traverse again and again and again.As well, it alerts waaaayyyyyy beyond what my last detector did - I'm VERY PLEASED and pleasantly surprised at how far away it picks up fuzz. And the attachment device has been trouble-free compared to a dozen other things I've tried to attach to my windshield. It's stayed on without a hiccup over the last six weeks so far.

The Uniden R7 EXTREME LONG RANGE Laser/Radar Detector is an impressive and highly effective radar detector that offers exceptional performance, reliability, and advanced features. Here's a breakdown of what makes this device stand out:Range and SensitivityFirst and foremost, the R7’s extreme long-range detection is one of its strongest selling points. Whether you’re driving in the city or out on the highway, it picks up radar signals from a long distance, giving you more time to react. The dual-antennas system (front and rear) significantly improves detection accuracy, and the directional arrows make it easier to identify which direction the signal is coming from—something not all detectors offer.Built-In GPS and Real-Time AlertsThe built-in GPS feature is incredibly useful for filtering out false alerts from stationary sources like automatic door openers and traffic sensors. The real-time alerts for red light cameras and speed cameras are precise and timely, helping you avoid unexpected fines.Voice AlertsVoice alerts are another standout feature. They are clear, easy to understand, and loud enough without being overwhelming. Whether it's an upcoming speed trap or a radar signal in the distance, the voice notification adds a layer of convenience, so you don’t have to constantly watch the screen.Design and BuildThe device itself is sleek and compact, with a user-friendly interface that allows for quick adjustments on the fly. The directional arrows make it easy to interpret which part of the road the radar is targeting, and the display is large and easy to read, even in bright sunlight.Performance and AccuracyWith its extreme range and dual antennas, the R7 has proven to be highly accurate, detecting radar signals from miles away. It’s perfect for highway driving, especially when you need to stay alert for potential threats from both the front and rear. Additionally, the unit offers great filtering capabilities, which reduces the number of false alerts you might encounter with other detectors.Overall ImpressionsIn summary, the Uniden R7 EXTREME LONG RANGE radar detector is a top-tier choice for anyone looking for maximum detection range, precision, and user-friendly features. With its combination of GPS, real-time alerts, voice prompts, and dual antenna system, it delivers an exceptional driving experience, providing peace of mind whether you're navigating urban streets or cruising on the freeway. If you’re serious about staying ahead of speed traps and radar enforcement, this detector is an investment worth making.

First off delete Scotts scam review as he doesn't know what he's talking about!!Mounted in 2017 Golf R, received the R7 April 18 and have used since then and replaced a Escort Max 360 which I loved.I-5 in Fife Washington is getting hammered by WSP too slow everyone down to 50 and so far have had 5-6 bogeys every morning at 4am for 2 weeks. Scott I have been hit every morning by KA band by 3-6 hits by half a mile easy and no laser is being used by WSP in cars but motorcycle cops use laser almost all the time so watch for them, usually on the way home. Through the Fife area 1 mile before or after set cruise control to 50 and do not speed through this area, EVER!! In two weeks I have been paced from behind going North in this area twice and one cop had his radar on and got him really early with the rear radar as he nailed the truck behind me doing 70 coming up on me doing 65----close but I new he was back there so I was slowing from 75 from just a minute before. One day hit by Laser with R7 but luckily had adaptive cruise set at 65 and had no hit on detector but saw cop point gun at me and switch to others behind me so be careful with laser detection.KA about the same so far as Max 360 but K band is far superior with R7 and people will tell you no K band really in WA but so far 3 hits from WSP and one in Kent Wa with all cops with radar on full time and picked them up so far I thought all were Hondas or GMC, nope. Falsing so far is about same as Max 360 new software update helped a little on Hondas but trip to Oregon this weekend still picking them up but they need to be really close.Trip to Oregon on Thursday mostly quiet especially in Oregon, creepy did 200 miles no cops and even drove all the way around Mount Hood but nothing! No cops, nothing? Hit 120 once or twice maybe not saying I did but had fun and hope no hidden cameras like they use in Oregon but the locals speed quite a bit.Now on the way back to WA going N at about 7am just past Vancouver WA got a K band from the rear in and out with nobody behind for about 1 mile just a small pack that was following a pack I was in doing 75. First thought was a false from a car or something but detector didn't quit alerting and it was getting stronger so my spidey sense didn't feel right so I set cruise again to 70. Finally saw a car come through the pack from behind with led lights wasn't sure what it was and I was losing the pack I was in because I cut 5 mph just to be safe. Guess what a WSP dark grey Dodge went full K band at a mile back once his pack cleared and he went into the slow lane and hit the beans and caught me in a couple of seconds with detector screaming K band all the way and it was only set at 60% K band!! Wife was impressed the detector had him about 5 minutes before and we agreed the detector just paid for itself because earlier we were going quite a bit faster!!!Had one more rear encounter going N at Chehalis WA and picked it up again early with full on K band going into a 70mph zone to 60mph zone so after last encounter set cruise to 60. Guess what another silver dodge WSP doing about 80 from behind hunting for in front speeders, f --- jerks!! Once again wife was watching detector like a Hawk and was amazed how early the R7 was alerting us on K band.Sorry for long review but Scott You Are Wrong!! In two weeks the R7 probably saved me from a couple of tickets at just a bit over.Max 360 is really good and I like some of its features but its K band range doesn't come close to the R7, I think its over filtered, K band is still out there guys!Arrows are a must as I have had several detectors without them but I will never go back to no Arrows.The R7 switches from front to side to rear faster than the Max 360 but not a deal breaker but so far very impressed with R7!!!Need more time with the R7 but Max 360 currently has saved me over the last year at least 10 times but one ticket on Lidar that was my fault because I didn't react fast enough as it actually gave me a enough time but I was too busy ignoring it.Thanks to Vortex but be careful of band segmentation as I had several readings outside of segmentation on both bands and I don't want to go to court to argue these readings. I run wide on all K and KA bands just to be safe and the R7 still has great range.Lots of K and KA over the last Year so don't believe Scott the lazy cops use RADAR not Lidar!!!Oh and the County Cops coming at you in the oncoming lanes almost always have their RADAR on!Good luck and if you don't have a RADAR detector don't go over 5mph over speed limit or you will get a Ticket!!