Cobra iRadar iRAD-100 Radar Detector for iPhone and iPod touch

by Cobra

Product Features

• High Performance detector that detects all radar & laser guns currently in use
• Provides 360 degree protection
• Free downloadable iRadar App to sync additional features with your iPhone
• iRadar App Displays Visual Alerts from the Detector on the iPhone and cues driver on all detected speed and red light cameras
• Additional iPhone features include: View alert history on the radar map view, alert logging to keep track of frequent speed trap activity, speedometer, and compass
• Detects all radar and laser guns
• Connect to iRadar using your phone's Bluetooth connection
• Provides 360 degree detection
• Reduce false alerts with City/Highway Mode
• iRadar is the most innovative, technologically advanced, and user-friendly detector device ever created.

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Product Description

Edition: iPhone, iPod, iPad

From the Manufacturer

The Cobra iRadar helps you steer clear of radar and laser guns. Featuring 360-degree radar and laser detection and two operating modes, the system warns you of upcoming snares with audible alerts. When paired with the iPhone using the exclusive Cobra iRadar app (free), you get alerts to speed and red-light cameras, known speed traps, and dangerous intersections--powered by Cobra's national AURA Camera and Driving Hazard Database.

Cobra iRadar Detection System (IRAD 100) At a Glance: Advanced detection system alerts you of surveillance and driving hazards. 360-degree radar detects laser guns, radar guns, and more. Immune to Spectre-1 and VG-2 radar detector-detectors. City and highway modes ensure the most accurate protection. Exclusive iPhone app provides alert history and other advanced features.

Cobra iRadar Detection System (IRAD 100)

iPhone app gives you access to speed and red-light camera location alerts.
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Detection unit is immune to Spectre-1 and VG-2 detector-detectors. View larger.

360-Degree Protection from Surveillance and Safety Hazards

Using advanced technology, the iRadar provides you with full 360-degree radar and laser detection. This means you'll be covered on all sides of your vehicle, without any gaps or blind spots. For every signal that it detects, the iRadar emits a clear alert tone, indicating the location and proximity of the threat.

City and Highway Modes Filter Out False Alerts

The iRadar features two different modes: city and highway. If you're driving in an urban area, you can toggle to city mode to filter out annoying false signals caused by automatic doorways. If you're traveling at high speeds, toggle to highway mode and get higher detection sensitivity and immediate alerts.

Exclusive iPhone App Unlocks Enhanced Features

When paired with an iPhone, the iRadar offers even better detection service. Using an exclusive, free-to-download iPhone app, you can wirelessly link your iRadar to your iPhone and enjoy enhanced features. The app provides you with a visual display of your alerts, telling you both the type of alert and its proximity to you. It also displays a history of your alerts on a map, allowing you to see the time and location of each detected signal.

The iRadar app also gives you access to AURA, Cobra's exclusive camera and driving hazard database. AURA uses GPS technology to warn you of photo-enforced areas as you approach them. The alerts are delivered based on your speed: The faster you are going, the more advanced the warning is. This gives you ample time to react and slow down. The database boasts tens of thousands of entries and is updated every 12 hours by Cobra's team.

The Cobra iRadar Detection System is backed by a limited one-year warranty.

What's in the Box

iRAD 100 Detection Unit, 12V power cord with USB input, suction-cup mount, and user's manual.

Product Description

The Cobra iRadar helps you steer clear of radar and laser guns. Featuring 360-degree radar and laser detection and two operating modes, the system warns you of upcoming snares with audible alerts. When paired with the iPhone using the exclusive Cobra iRadar app (free), you get alerts to speed and red-light cameras, known speed traps, and dangerous intersections--powered by Cobra's national AURA Camera and Driving Hazard Database.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

153 of 161 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant concept with a lot of glitches November 14, 2010

By Foo Ling Yu

Edition:iPhone, iPod, iPad

The Good:
- Brilliant concept by using the iPhone as a display unit
- Excellent display: speedometer, car voltage, compass.
- Easy to read while driving (I mounted it below my factory GPS unit)
- Easy installation of iRadar app
- Locations of Photo Radar
- Power adapter with iPhone power USB plug in

The Bad:
- Too many false alarms, X & K bands
- Ka alert did not beep until cop was in sight, about 50 yards
- Lack of sunvisor clip
- Black mirror finish scratces very easily

The Ugly:
- Display often resets to iPhone home screen, between 20 minutes to an hour
- Have to reset functions to your liking after display resets to iPhone home screen; city/highway mode, turn on/off multiple bands, auto mute etc.
- Power cord is too short for a cleaner installation.

I have tested the iRadar for 2 road trips in the last 10 days (LA to San Diego and LA to Las Vegas) and both were quite frustrating experiences. Cobra hits home with the concept but needs many tweeking on the unit. Did they even have engineers used them for a few weeks before retailing them? I would check back with Cobra after 2 years, and perhaps most glitches will be gone by then

Save your time and money, buy a higher end radar detector to save you from speeding tickets. This unit looks cool and that's about it.

39 of 39 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Love it November 10, 2011

By James W. Fisher

Edition:Android Phone or Tablet|Amazon Verified Purchase

Some of the other reviewers obviously are new to radar detectors. No, this thing will not detect radars that are not being used at the moment so, yes, sometimes it will alert you only when you approach a speed trap and it's too late. That has always been a problem with detectors: They are not perfect.

But this is the first one that actually takes a very good stab at "detecting" those speed traps where you get "shot" just as you round the corner. The user is allowed to report speed traps using the bluetooth connected smartphone. That feature saved me just this morning. The radar part of the actual detector never went off but as I traveled down the interstate I received a "user reported speed trap" (or something like that), made sure I was doing the correct speed, slowed down about 5mph and THEN saw the cop. He did "zap" me with his radar and it was detected. But I already knew he was there thanks to some anonymous person who reported the trap earlier.

Yes, ALL radar detectors will go off when there are no cops around. That is what the "city/highway" setting is for (accessible only though the smart phone when connected). Automatic doors at businesses are the usual culprit. It's a byproduct of the times we live in and not Cobra's fault.

So far, it seems to be a admirable detector all by itself without even connecting it to a smart phone. But adding the smart phone turns it into a beast of a detector that no geek worth his salt should be without.

Oh, and one thing I might mention: The iPhone and Android units are NOT interchangeable. The one made for the iPhone will ONLY work on the iPhone. The Android will only work with an Android. I learned that the hard way. ;)

91 of 102 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Great new tech application for iphone/ipod users at reasonable price October 27, 2010

By C. Fischer VINE™ VOICE

Edition:iPhone, iPod, iPad|Amazon Vine™ Review (What's this?)

I believe this is the first combination of 360 radar detection with visual mapping and controls through an iphone/ipad running an app. The relatively low price plus the visual coordination/control/mapping functions of the app on the iphone/ipod make this an attractive purchase for someone who already owns either an iphone or an ipod. Be aware, however, that some features are ONLY available on the iphone and NOT the ipod. Specifically, location based alerts used for red-light cameras and GPS settings are only available for the iphone. In practical terms, this means you really should use this device with an iphone.

Why not five stars then? Two reasons: 1) The AURA database used for mapping the stoplight cameras, while claiming updates every 12 hours has been found to be in actuality far less often updated than its main competitor, the Escort Defender database and moreover, tends to leave previous sites in the database even after they are no longer active. 2) The actual distance/sensitivity for Cobra's radar detection is not as good as the high-end (and far pricier of course) units available from a couple of its competitors.

Of course, no one should be a speed demon just because "no one is looking" but if you travel with a slightly heavy foot and want to reduce your risk of paying pricey tickets, this is a cost-effective way of using leading-edge technology.