Utilities
R8 Companion
R8 Companion adds alerts, SpotLocks and configuration controls for compatible Uniden R8/R8w detectors.
Consider only with the exact supported detector/firmware
Location-based muting and alert history organize detector output.
Keep in mind: Requires US R8 firmware145 or earlier, or R8w143 or earlier per capture; other detectors need separate apps. Filtering is not guaranteed threat detection or permission to drive unsafely.
Inside the app
Official product images
What you can do
- Manage eligible location mute records
- Customize alerts/HUD
- Review trip and detector information
Good for
- Owners checking a supported R8/R8w setup
Consider alternatives for
- Users without the required detector or expecting guaranteed detection
Limitations & considerations
- Captured minimum: iOS 15.0.
- Requires US R8 firmware145 or earlier, or R8w143 or earlier per capture; other detectors need separate apps. Filtering is not guaranteed threat detection or permission to drive unsafely.
Privacy & permissions
Location locks and trip histories reveal driving patterns; restrict logs and review device/cloud handling.
Sources & review notes Updated Nov 11, 2026
Reviewed by iApp4Me Editorial Team. Recommendations use the linked documentation and attributed accounts; device observations are identified separately.
- US App Store developer description
Complete description, download price and compatibility metadata captured 2026-11-02.
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