Features & Capabilities

V1connection links the Valentine One Gen2 detector directly to iOS, and can connect a Gen1 w/ESP via V1connection LE. It delivers the Threat Picture, whose illuminated arrows and distance readouts give you a real-time view of threats. Each signal on every band has its own directional arrow, and the Priority Alert is highlighted with a flashing arrow. You can switch among four screens—Quad Screen, V1 Screen, Threat Picture, and Threat List—and watch how the arrows and readouts help you assess threats. The app also acts as the Master Controller for your V1 system, letting you revise programming, adjust SAVVY settings, mute warnings, enable Dark Mode, and save custom profiles for different trips. Demo Mode runs automatically, so you can preview all features before enabling full functions.

New in this release are downloadable performance upgrades for Gen2 that are installed via the app (Gen1 upgrades are incompatible). eSAVVY lets you set a speed below which new warnings are muted, while audio can be transmitted to your car’s sound system or a helmet speaker. The app supports both US and non-US radar bands with configurable sweeps, and the included Threat Locator and Radar Locator help you analyze threats at a glance. The free downloads and upgrades, along with the dark mode and four-screen experience, make V1connection a central controller for your V1 system on the go.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
Valentine Research, Inc.
Rating:
3.40
(70)
Version:
1.86 Last updated: 2025-09-05
Version code:
877787526
Creation date:
2013-07-10
Compatible devices:
Size:
40.74MB
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Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-07
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Developed by:
Valentine Research, Inc.
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https://apps.apple.com/us/app/v1connection-the-app/id651690266
Website:
http://www.valentine1.com

User Reviews

Reviews praise the app's improvements and iOS integration, upgrade features, and a clear display, but consistently call out missing CarPlay support, poor background operation, and stability issues after updates, plus weak Bluetooth audio and UI concerns. The app shows promise and value for V1 users, but needs CarPlay and reliability enhancements to reach broad adoption.
Pros
  • Continued software improvements with major updates.
  • The app makes interacting with the V1 detector easier on iOS.
  • Provides upgrade functionality and displays detector data on the phone.
  • The on-screen display is easy to use.
Cons
  • No CarPlay integration; missing in-car display option.
  • Does not run in the background; audio stops if the phone is locked or another app is foreground.
  • Reliability issues: frequent reconnects, demo mode, and profile loading problems after updates.
  • Bluetooth audio alerts are unreliable and volume is too low when they work.
Recent reviews
It’s not a bad app if you take the time to get to learn it and also have a really good mount for your phone.
by Ti*****, 2025-12-19

Tech Display should have been a Bluetooth connectivity based device with USBC power. Nobody wants cables running around everywhere and certainly NOT to a cigarette adapter to get the ACC power and communication necessary for this to work! The two other community developed remote displays for the G2 are Bluetooth connectivity driven. This is useless in my opinion for users who want a cleaner connectivity option. It’s 2025, NOT 1994!!!!!!!!!!!
by Sw*****, 2024-12-04

Thanks for continued improvements to software capabilities. Latest September update is a massive step forward. Except Resting display (for me). Can you consider changing resting display to a non blinking dot? Or just the Bluetooth icon solidly illuminated? The blinking is a bit distracting, even just knowing something is blinking if it’s not visible at the moment. Passengers don’t prefer a constant blink either. Anyway, for now I’ll turn it off but love the concept of resting display off until an alert. Thanks for the amazing updates especially the BSM portion. At times when I’m not running a 3rd party app, it’s great to help keep the detector quiet. Thanks.
by 37*****, 2024-09-12
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