Traditional radar and laser detection also have physical limitations. Line of sight, obstructions, vegetation, and even the curvature of the earth can influence how far away you are receiving radar and laser alerts.  Combined with Drive Smarter^®, our connected radar detectors deliver an exclusive and uniquely comprehensive view of real-time enforcement activity. Every connected unit continuously contributes anonymized threat data, creating a live, always updating intelligence network that enhances the accuracy and reliability of the alerts you receive.

This crowdsourced collective leverages the capabilities of both brands’ radar detection units, giving you access to up-to-date intelligence from more radar detectors from any other brand on the road. This automatic, always on intelligence removes the hassle and unreliability of apps like Waze, which depend on drivers manually logging threats while on the road. 

While K Band appears to dominate the alert frequency prevalence across nearly all regions on the map, it's important to understand that this is influenced by non-threat sources including collision avoidance systems (CAS/BAS), automated speed signs, door openers, and traffic cameras.

In actual police radar enforcement, Ka Band remains the primary threat in most states, though K Band is still actively used and is still a valid threat in many jurisdictions. The Drive Smarter® connected network captures all radar alerts in real-time, providing valuable awareness of the complete environment drivers encounter.

As our dataset continues to grow and we refine filtering capabilities to distinguish confirmed police radar from environmental noise, users will gain even more actionable intelligence about genuine enforcement threats in their area.

Know about a speed trap before you get a POP alert. Know about a red-light camera well before you approach one. Tap into this real-time connected network and elevate your situational awareness on every drive.