JBV1

Name: JBV1
Rating: 4.742574 (943 reviews)
Author: John Boy Software

By: John Boy Software

A companion application for Valentine One Radar Locators. DRIVE AWARE.

Features & Capabilities

JBV1 is a powerful companion app designed for Valentine One® and Valentine One Gen2® Radar Locators. It delivers comprehensive situational awareness with features like simultaneous display of radar frequencies, signal strength, and direction. Users benefit from voice announcements that let them keep their eyes on the road, alert persistence, and real-time graphs showcasing signal trends.

Additional capabilities include customizable alert snoozing, background overlay alerts, detailed alert logging with Google Maps integration, and automatic speed-based mode adjustments. GPS functionalities provide lockouts for false alerts, geo-fenced settings, and marking of red light/speed cameras (USA and Canada). Advanced features cover automatic dark mode, digital speedometer, weather radar backgrounds, and integration with laser defense systems and OBD-II devices. JBV1 requires compatible Bluetooth-enabled Valentine One devices and respects user privacy with transparent permissions and optional accessibility services.

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Version:

2026.06.07 Last updated: 2026-06-07

Version code:

2026060700

Creation date:

2018-04-08

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Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE Very high risk
android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE Very high risk
android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO Very high risk
android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES High risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk

Size:

23.63MB

Email:

jb*****@johnboysoftware.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

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Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-13

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# 258,274 ▲ 2,224

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Developed by:

John Boy Software

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.johnboysoftware.jbv1

Email:

jb*****@johnboysoftware.com

Website:

https://jbv1app.com

User Reviews

JBV1 is a feature-rich Android app that significantly enhances the Valentine One radar detector experience with extensive customization, automatic false alert suppression, and integration with apps like Waze. Users appreciate the developer's responsiveness and regular updates. Common concerns include inaccuracies in speed limit alerts, difficulty accessing settings without Bluetooth enabled beforehand, relatively low audio alert volume, and a steep learning curve due to its many features. Overall, it is highly praised as an essential app for V1 owners that improves safety and driving awareness.

Pros

Extensive features and customization options enhancing Valentine One radar detectors.
Highly responsive and supportive developer with regular updates.
Excellent standalone mode with integration capabilities including with navigation apps like Waze.
Automatic false alert suppression, improving driving experience.
Detailed and informative alerts including speed limit announcements and drive safety data.

Cons

Occasional inaccuracies in speed limit announcements.
App settings access issues when Bluetooth is not enabled before launching.
Audio alerts can be too low compared to media volume and delayed after auto muting.
Steep learning curve due to the vastness of features and configuration options.