ALP Connect (Apple Version for AL Priority) with Users Manual

[dmlgc]

FYI... If anyone still has any issues with Apple BT please update to IOS 8.4, Seems that 8.4 has been very solid and it seems that Apple might have just finally ironed out the BT BLE issues.

I just purchased my ALP with the Bluetooth module. I downloaded ALPConnect but with BT module plugged in I can only stay connected for about 45 to 60 seconds. Also ALPConnect does not look like the pictures I see here I don't have the "connect,drive ,settings" at the bottom of ALPConnect.

I was hoping ALPConnect would tell me that the update ( followed steps on ALP website) of U12334567.bin, setup.alp actually worked but since the bluetooth connection drops I'm thinking the firmware update didn't work or setup.
Is there anyway I can tell what's going on ? The blinking light and beeps don't tell me much.

Any help appreciated.

[BestRadarDetectors]

I just purchased my ALP with the Bluetooth module. I downloaded ALPConnect but with BT module plugged in I can only stay connected for about 45 to 60 seconds. Also ALPConnect does not look like the pictures I see here I don't have the "connect,drive ,settings" at the bottom of ALPConnect.

I was hoping ALPConnect would tell me that the update ( followed steps on ALP website) of U12334567.bin, setup.alp actually worked but since the bluetooth connection drops I'm thinking the firmware update didn't work or setup.
Is there anyway I can tell what's going on ? The blinking light and beeps don't tell me much.

Any help appreciated.

Start here... http://radarandlaserforum.com/showth...riority-System

On new systems firmware and all settings need to be loaded with the regular controller before switching over to using the BT.

[RedRocket]

ok....what's 'OTA' ?

Traditionally it meant "Over-The-Air" or "Off-The-Air" (like you receive FM radio or TV broadcasts). However, it could mean something else as you guys are talking Apple,Android & BT updates which I use none of.

[BestRadarDetectors]

Traditionally it meant "Over-The-Air" or "Off-The-Air" (like you receive FM radio or TV broadcasts). However, it could mean something else as you guys are talking Apple,Android & BT updates which I use none of.

Correct.. OTA = Over the Air. Right now Android BT users can update firmware updates directly from the ALP Connect Android app. This will come shortly in a future release to the Apple platform.

[kevmat]

What's latest ETA for OTA (iPhone)?

[jeff106]

Ok so after playing around with the DEMO mode in the app prior to purchasing the BT module, I've come to the following cons that have made me think twice about going the BT Module route. I'm posting here to see if any of my concerns are incorrect. I know that ALP is currently working on a newer module for release in 2016, so wondering if we can expect additional improvements with that release

1) Essentially iOS users need to keep their phone constantly on with the app on screen in order to reduce time for JTK. Of course you can be in another app or the phone can be in sleep mode but this slows the reaction time as one would need to tap the notification to open the app and then double tap again for JTK? Even worse, if your phone is sleeping while music is playing and you need to JTK, you have to enter your passcode (if you have one set) on your phone to unlock it and then get to the app if it isn't the first thing it opens?

2)you can have an older phone that is dedicated to just being your ALP display in vehicle, but if this is not the connected to your car via bluetooth (because your actual working phone that you take calls on is connected) then you cannot hear the alarms over your car audio

I'm not big on setting a jam time vs. using JTK so having that quick and easy accessibility to JTK is important.

[BestRadarDetectors]

Ok so after playing around with the DEMO mode in the app prior to purchasing the BT module, I've come to the following cons that have made me think twice about going the BT Module route. I'm posting here to see if any of my concerns are incorrect. I know that ALP is currently working on a newer module for release in 2016, so wondering if we can expect additional improvements with that release

1) Essentially iOS users need to keep their phone constantly on with the app on screen in order to reduce time for JTK. Of course you can be in another app or the phone can be in sleep mode but this slows the reaction time as one would need to tap the notification to open the app and then double tap again for JTK? Even worse, if your phone is sleeping while music is playing and you need to JTK, you have to enter your passcode (if you have one set) on your phone to unlock it and then get to the app if it isn't the first thing it opens?

2)you can have an older phone that is dedicated to just being your ALP display in vehicle, but if this is not the connected to your car via bluetooth (because your actual working phone that you take calls on is connected) then you cannot hear the alarms over your car audio

I'm not big on setting a jam time vs. using JTK so having that quick and easy accessibility to JTK is important.

1. iOS restrictions are due to apple not allowing full control over being able to bring apps forward, unlocking pass-codes, etc. If you test on Android you can have a much better experience and you can have ALP Connect in the background, Have you screen locked and ALP Connect will unlock your screen and immediately bring the app forward so you can kill all within 1-2 seconds at most. I use Android and even if I am on the phone and a Radar or Laser hit occurs I hear the alerts directly in the handset or over the cars BT if I am using hands-free

2. As mentioned above if you are using your phone alerts are still passed through. The new BT Module being released at the end of December or Early January will take it a step further and protect against BT failures so if there is a BT failure it will automatically switch back to the wired controller and keep the ALP active and defending. At the same time if you do not want to connect to BT it will run off of the wired controller with no interaction. If you connect via BT it will switch over... Break the BT connection and it will go back.

[Holla]

What's latest ETA for OTA (iPhone)?

No kidding, Apple taking their sweet ass time

[BestRadarDetectors]

No kidding, Apple taking their sweet ass time

Apple OTA will be released when new BT module comes out.

[sfpd]

Apple OTA will be released when new BT module comes out.

Does this mean that the current BT modules that allow Android OTA firmware updates will need to be upgraded to support iOS OTA firmware updates?