Temp Fix for using both the Bluetooth Module & Control Module

[epoplive]

Sorry to sound like a noob (I am, just installed my fronts yesterday), much appreciated. Has AP officially said they are going to be coming up with something so they can work in tandem? Relying purely on bluetooth scares me. Also, quick question, if I need to extend my control cable (I mounted in the trunk) what's the wiring setup for that? It sounded like you need a crossover for the dumb switch, would that be the case as well for this?

Would also like to know what you guys think about using something like the Stir+ integration in this, I've been using a Redline with Escort Live (smart cord) for about a year now. Are you guys using multiple apps at the same time, or just forgoing the crowdsourcing and map display? The crowdsourced stuff has been really helpful to me, it will be interesting to see if the ones that my Redline havn't been picking up are using laser.

[FJR1300]

Pretty sure it's been stated previously that the control set & bt are not planned to be developed to work simultaneously. The switch that BRD mentioned is your best option for flexibility.

Just use a passive usb extender or longer usb cable to reach the desired location.

I don't think there have been any reports of bt connectivity issues, outside of maybe the initial 6 & 6 Plus with iOS 8 when they initially rolled out.

I think most users go with Waze in the foreground and ALP in the background, or EL like yourself.

You'd gain a cleaner install with the STiR+, should be pretty even on detection.

I'd recommend getting familiar with your new ALP and then tweaking your setup to your individual taste from there.

Congrats on the new purchase.

[beingaware]

I wouldn't stress mate.
Most of us have been running bt from the start and never had any issues.
Avoid updating ios when it updates and wait for a few weeks until others bug check it for you is the best way to avoid any issues .
Same goes with firmware haha. (:

[epoplive]

Unfortunately my new phone came with ios8. It looks like the update + forgetting all my bluetooth devices seems to have fixed the issues i was having with the BT module. My understanding is that using the switch to go between the bluetooth and control module will reset the system, effectively causing it to stop jamming correct? My main concern is the ability to kill jamming without relying on the phone OS/bluetooth connection, although the ideal situation would still be both operating at the same time. Any of you guys by chance know someone I can hook up with in SoCal to test my installation? Also would love to hear any info on suggested front placement for a w212 mercedes e class (2010 e63). Currently I have my sensors in the very top grill space as close to the headlights as I could get them, but I've also seen suggestions of moving them lower and closer to the middle. Is there any way to see the IR light being generated? I tried using my phone camera and I think it was filtering all of it out.

[BestRadarDetectors]

My main concern is the ability to kill jamming without relying on the phone OS/bluetooth connection, although the ideal situation would still be both operating at the same time.

Use the LID Time to automatically kill at a safe time of around 4 seconds. If you are still concerned buy a $2 switch and put it inline with your +12v positive wire. If you kill the +12v you kill the system completely.

[kasher1979]

I may do this myself. But honestly with this system having the ability to auto kill at 3 seconds just set it to this and don't worry about it. I really like the auto kill being able to be set to under 5 seconds. With the LI I just set it to unlimited and manually killed because 5 sec was too long I thought.

[AirMoore]

... If you are still concerned buy a $2 switch and put it inline with your +12v positive wire. If you kill the +12v you kill the system completely.

So much this!

I actually enjoyed having everything at the flick of a switch so much:

I ran an LEO Switchbox in my other Honda Civic for the longest time, one of my favorite tools ever. If I still had a spot for it, I'd absolutely use it.



IIRC (from right to left): Passenger side to driver side (if you're wondering)

Switched source for car-amplifier (kill amp/subs at an instant)
CB-1
CB-2/Whistler 3600
Radar Detector (Windshield)
Jammers (F&R) Would kill both at the same time