Check Your Compatibility
rDetect works with all Bluetooth-enabled Uniden R-series radar detectors on iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac.
Supported Detectors
Uniden R8
Dual-antenna design with directional arrows. Primary tested device with full settings verification.
Uniden R4
Long-range detection with GPS lockouts and excellent filtering. Bluetooth-enabled for seamless app connectivity.
Uniden R9
The flagship remote-mount option. Top-tier performance with extended arrows, Gatso support, and Ka segmentation.
The R8 is our primary development and testing device with fully verified settings. R4 and R9 are supported via shared BLE protocol but some detector settings may be unverified and displayed as read-only.
System Requirements
iPhone
iPhone 8 and newer
iPad
Full split-view support
Apple Watch
Companion app with complications
Mac
Optional rDetect Manager companion
Bluetooth
Built into all compatible iPhones
Detector Firmware
Update via Uniden software
Quick Setup
Enable Bluetooth on Your Detector
Navigate to your detector's menu and ensure Bluetooth is enabled.
Download rDetect
Get the app from the App Store on your iPhone.
Connect & Go
Open the app, select your detector, and you're ready to drive.
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Requires iOS 17 or later • Works with R4, R8, R9