--- product_id: 421190995 title: "UNIDEN R8 Extreme Long-Range Radar/Laser Detector, Dual-Antennas Front & Rear Detection w/Directional Arrows, Built-in GPS w/Real-Time Alerts, Voice Alerts, Red Light Camera and Speed Camera Alerts" brand: "uniden" price: "5429.46 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Uniden" url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/421190995-uniden-r8-extreme-long-range-radar-laser-detector-dual-antennas store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Dual antennas for 360° detection Smartphone app integration Built-in GPS with real-time alerts UNIDEN R8 Extreme Long-Range Radar/Laser Detector, Dual-Antennas Front & Rear Detection w/Directional Arrows, Built-in GPS w/Real-Time Alerts, Voice Alerts, Red Light Camera and Speed Camera Alerts **Brand:** uniden **Price:** 5429.46 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🚗 Stay one step ahead with Uniden R8 — the radar detector that’s as smart as your commute. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** UNIDEN R8 Extreme Long-Range Radar/Laser Detector, Dual-Antennas Front & Rear Detection w/Directional Arrows, Built-in GPS w/Real-Time Alerts, Voice Alerts, Red Light Camera and Speed Camera Alerts by uniden - **How much does it cost?** 5429.46 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/421190995-uniden-r8-extreme-long-range-radar-laser-detector-dual-antennas) ## Best For - uniden enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted uniden brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Smart GPS Lockouts:** Automatically mutes false alerts on your regular routes—silence the noise, keep the focus. - • **Vibrant OLED Display:** Multi-color, easy-to-read screen delivers critical info at a glance for ultimate situational awareness. - • **360° Threat Detection:** Dual front & rear antennas with directional arrows pinpoint radar sources so you never miss a beat. - • **Real-Time Camera Alerts:** Stay ahead with preloaded red light & speed camera warnings plus free lifetime updates. - • **Customizable Voice Alerts:** Hands-free, programmable voice notifications keep your eyes on the road and style on point. ## Overview The Uniden R8 radar detector features dual antennas for unmatched 360° detection, built-in GPS with automatic false alert muting, and preloaded red light and speed camera alerts with free updates. Its large multi-color OLED display and customizable voice alerts enhance driver awareness, while smartphone app integration allows real-time customization and notifications. Designed for professionals who demand precision and reliability on every drive. ## Description The R8 is an all new platform with unsurpassed range and sensitivity. It's Dual Antenna allows the R8 to detect threats from all four directions, with voice alerts for the direction of the threat. It even shows the band and signal strength for each. Perfect just got better! Review: Best on the Market 2023-2026 - Highly recommend checking Vortex Radar channel on Youtube for help with setup and configuration for your area and needs. Definitely update this regularly, it is feature packed. No issues after 3 years in the summer heat. Display is perfect and can be configured multiple ways. Audio quality is great, and customizable. Durable and for the most part sticks to the windshield good, although it has fallen in extreme heat once or twice. No damage when that has happened. 10/10 would buy again, zero complaints or regrets. Best detector on the market 2023-2026. Review: Lives up to the YOUTUBE reviews - but better. - The R8 is the 1st radar detector I've bought in about 10 years. The last being an Escort- that I believe was the first advertised undetectable radar detector. Driver STi, I think was the model name It was a GREAT detector for it's time, but over the years it became nearly unusable with all the false alarms it gave. Flash forward to this last week. It arrived on a Tuesday, it's Saturday morning now. 3 days of commuting to and from work in use. At the end of day 2 it had the GPS lockouts set. Perfectly. It's a 20 mile drive each way. About 4 miles are street traffic driving, the rest is interstate. Some YouTube reviews observed issues with the GPS lockouts feature. Maybe the firmware was updated for mine? IDK. But no issues with that whatsoever. Until I got the R8, I was - and still am- using the WAZE GPS navigation app.. WAZE is a fantastic app to notify drivers of road hazards and police presence in moderate to heavily trafficked streets and highways. But it's not that great in more remote areas or the wee morning hours for police alerts- or what if YOU are the 1at person to come across a freshly set radar trap? It's virtually useless then. That's where the R8 is worth it's weight 8n gold. UBIDEN engineered the R8 to have future Bluetooth connectivity to work with 3rd party app developers AND they are also working on a laser jammer add on device for the R8 as well.. Laser jammers aren't legal in all states. Do your homework on your area before you let that feature become a purchasing factor. In my area, X Band isn't used, so I turned that band off. I have it sweeping the entire K and Ka bands, including POP alerts. I keep it on the HIGHWAY mode. False alerts are very minimal and very shortlived. I suspect that the falses are coming from other cars using those bands for their own driver safety assistance features. There's filters for those band segments, but those alerts are weak and shortlived, I would rather have a hundred of those unobtrusive alerts than miss 1 real alert. I highly recommend watching the YouTube set up videos on the R8 and check out the recommended settings links that explain all the different settings use caaes to optimize your R8 experience. It really is a fantastic detector. I bought it through desertcart with the optional 3 year warranty. I don't expect problems with it, but you know the saying - Is rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it. Again, check out the YouTube reviews, they're spot on, but now with excellent GPS lockout performance, where that has apparently been an issue before. If you can afford it, get it. It's really all you need. Plug and play with a few minor tweaks, set it up once or twice and forget it. No app necessary. ## Features - DUAL ANTENNA'S WITH DIRECTIONAL ARROWS - The R8 has unsurpassed range and sensitivity. It's Dual Antenna allows the R8 to detect threats from all four directions, with voice alerts for the direction of the threat. It even shows the band and signal strength for each. Perfect just got better! - GPS TECHNOLOGY w/ AUTO MUTE MEMORY - The R8 can remember and automatically mute false alerts (such as retail store doors) along your routes so you never have to listen to the same false alert twice. - RED LIGHT AND SPEED CAMERA ALERTS - Preloaded Red Light and Speed Camera locations with Free Database and Firmware updates ensures your detector will never be out of date. - LARGE MULTI-COLOR OLED DISPLAY - is easy-to-Read and allows for more useful information to be displayed at once. This improves your overall situational awareness. - VOICE ALERTS - Voice alerts allow for hands-free operation and provide clear communication. Voice Alerts are programable to fit your style so you can keep your eyes on the road with no distractions. - ADVANCED FALSE ALERT FILTERING - the R8 has the Best K/KA Band filtering with the Least Amount of False Alerts from blind spot monitoring & Collison avoidance systems in other vehicles. - FREE R/TACH APP - Take your driving to the next level with the Uniden R/TACH app! Seamlessly connect to your Uniden R/TACH radar/laser detectors, including models R4/R4w, R8/R8w, and R9/R9w, and effortlessly customize and fine-tune your detector settings. You'll receive real-time alerts directly on your Device Screen. Stay ahead of potential threats with instant notifications and easily control alert events like Mute and Mute Memory from your screen. - Package Includes: Radar Detector, Single and Double Window Mount Bracket, Zippered Carrying Case, Neoprene Carrying Case, Velcro Tape, Power Cord, Data Cable and Owner’s Manual. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B09TWX4KFY | | Best Sellers Rank | #19 in Radar Detectors | | Brand | Uniden | | Built-In Media | UNIDEN R8 Extreme Long-Range Radar/Laser Detector, Dual-Antennas Front & Rear Detection w/Directional Arrows, Built-in GPS w/Real-Time Alerts, Voice Alerts, Red Light Camera and Speed Camera Alerts | | Compatible Devices | Smartphone | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,168 Reviews | | Display Type | OLED | | Frequency Bands Supported | K, Ka | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 5"L x 4"W x 1.4"H | | Item Type Name | Radar Detector | | Item Weight | 1.6 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Uniden | | Mfr Part Number | R8 | | Model Number | R8 | | Power Source | Battery Powered | | UPC | 050633600559 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Voltage | 12 Volts (DC) | | Warranty Description | 1 year | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Uniden - **Compatible Devices:** Smartphone - **Display Type:** OLED - **Frequency Bands Supported:** K, Ka - **Number of Items:** 1 - **Power Source:** Battery Powered - **Product Dimensions:** 5"L x 4"W x 1.4"H - **UPC:** 050633600559 - **Unit Count:** 1.0 Count - **Voltage:** 12 Volts (DC) ## Images ![UNIDEN R8 Extreme Long-Range Radar/Laser Detector, Dual-Antennas Front & Rear Detection w/Directional Arrows, Built-in GPS w/Real-Time Alerts, Voice Alerts, Red Light Camera and Speed Camera Alerts - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71PgNkqQR2L.jpg) ![UNIDEN R8 Extreme Long-Range Radar/Laser Detector, Dual-Antennas Front & Rear Detection w/Directional Arrows, Built-in GPS w/Real-Time Alerts, Voice Alerts, Red Light Camera and Speed Camera Alerts - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81K5LsrkfAL.jpg) ![UNIDEN R8 Extreme Long-Range Radar/Laser Detector, Dual-Antennas Front & Rear Detection w/Directional Arrows, Built-in GPS w/Real-Time Alerts, Voice Alerts, Red Light Camera and Speed Camera Alerts - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ubVDaVSVL.jpg) ![UNIDEN R8 Extreme Long-Range Radar/Laser Detector, Dual-Antennas Front & Rear Detection w/Directional Arrows, Built-in GPS w/Real-Time Alerts, Voice Alerts, Red Light Camera and Speed Camera Alerts - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/711noJooC7L.jpg) ![UNIDEN R8 Extreme Long-Range Radar/Laser Detector, Dual-Antennas Front & Rear Detection w/Directional Arrows, Built-in GPS w/Real-Time Alerts, Voice Alerts, Red Light Camera and Speed Camera Alerts - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81FRet8-IUL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: is eastside trading considered a uniden dealer** A: As long as you keep a copy of your sales receipt/order confirmation with the date of purchase and where it was purchased from- Uniden will honor the 1 year warranty. **Q: This compatible with the older radar detector hardwire kit?** A: Yes it is. **Q: Got hit by what i believe was a lidar/laser, “lf16754” and it never alerted. is there a setting that i might have changed that caused it to not sound?** A: While I believe it's possible to turn off the Laswer alerting, I'd be willing to bet it didn't see the laser hit you. The clear plastic piece sticking out of the top of the detector is what's used to report laser and it requires line of sight or a very strong bounce to accurately detect. I haven't seen it tested explicitly, but the location where you mount the R8 will greatly affect the laser reporting. Too low or too high on the windshield might drastically drop the sensor's rear visibility. All that said, because laser determines your speed in about 1/3 of a second, it would be unlikely for you to avoid any speeding ticket that would come from an R8 laser report **Q: Do it work with the waze app?** A: It does not have the capability of connecting to the Waze app. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best on the Market 2023-2026 *by J***R on May 4, 2026* Highly recommend checking Vortex Radar channel on Youtube for help with setup and configuration for your area and needs. Definitely update this regularly, it is feature packed. No issues after 3 years in the summer heat. Display is perfect and can be configured multiple ways. Audio quality is great, and customizable. Durable and for the most part sticks to the windshield good, although it has fallen in extreme heat once or twice. No damage when that has happened. 10/10 would buy again, zero complaints or regrets. Best detector on the market 2023-2026. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lives up to the YOUTUBE reviews - but better. *by B***4 on June 3, 2023* The R8 is the 1st radar detector I've bought in about 10 years. The last being an Escort- that I believe was the first advertised undetectable radar detector. Driver STi, I think was the model name It was a GREAT detector for it's time, but over the years it became nearly unusable with all the false alarms it gave. Flash forward to this last week. It arrived on a Tuesday, it's Saturday morning now. 3 days of commuting to and from work in use. At the end of day 2 it had the GPS lockouts set. Perfectly. It's a 20 mile drive each way. About 4 miles are street traffic driving, the rest is interstate. Some YouTube reviews observed issues with the GPS lockouts feature. Maybe the firmware was updated for mine? IDK. But no issues with that whatsoever. Until I got the R8, I was - and still am- using the WAZE GPS navigation app.. WAZE is a fantastic app to notify drivers of road hazards and police presence in moderate to heavily trafficked streets and highways. But it's not that great in more remote areas or the wee morning hours for police alerts- or what if YOU are the 1at person to come across a freshly set radar trap? It's virtually useless then. That's where the R8 is worth it's weight 8n gold. UBIDEN engineered the R8 to have future Bluetooth connectivity to work with 3rd party app developers AND they are also working on a laser jammer add on device for the R8 as well.. Laser jammers aren't legal in all states. Do your homework on your area before you let that feature become a purchasing factor. In my area, X Band isn't used, so I turned that band off. I have it sweeping the entire K and Ka bands, including POP alerts. I keep it on the HIGHWAY mode. False alerts are very minimal and very shortlived. I suspect that the falses are coming from other cars using those bands for their own driver safety assistance features. There's filters for those band segments, but those alerts are weak and shortlived, I would rather have a hundred of those unobtrusive alerts than miss 1 real alert. I highly recommend watching the YouTube set up videos on the R8 and check out the recommended settings links that explain all the different settings use caaes to optimize your R8 experience. It really is a fantastic detector. I bought it through Amazon with the optional 3 year warranty. I don't expect problems with it, but you know the saying - Is rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it. Again, check out the YouTube reviews, they're spot on, but now with excellent GPS lockout performance, where that has apparently been an issue before. If you can afford it, get it. It's really all you need. Plug and play with a few minor tweaks, set it up once or twice and forget it. No app necessary. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth the price. *by K***K on October 25, 2022* This review is for the UNIDEN R8 radar laser detector. I have only had it for a few days. I read reviews on it falling off the windshiled. Mine came with 2 mounts. One of the mounts does look flimsy. It looks like my expensive unit will fall off if i use it. It did come with another mount that looks like I would have trouble removing it. I highly doubt this mount will fall off. It has a button so it can clip on and off the mount with ease. I'll problaby buy another of those mounts for my other car. So I used it to go to work. This thing was going off the whole entire time. Some people say you can tweak it. I will look into that later. For now I never read the instructions I just threw it on the wind shield. On day 3 the device memorized the false alarms. It still lets you know there is a frequency being detected but it grayes it out and no sound. So I was cruising to work the thing was quiet. All of a sudden it goes off I slow down. Im mad there is nothing. I want to return it. Then all of a sudden I see a hidden P car trying to catch speeders. On that road the fine is 350. I would have gotten caught for sure. So I already see it as 350 off. Like I said I never read the manual it was plug and play. It learned what was fake and it alerted me to what was real. Another feature I like is it tells you where the radar is. It was beeping showing ahead I never saw anything I just wanted to return it. Then it said it was on my left side. I looked and OMG on my left side behinid the barrels was an SUV just waiting to catch me. I also like that it shows your speed in digital format. My car has a needle speedometer. I dont look at that anymore. I just look at the R8. Its right on and accurate. This thing is pricey. In its defence I just took it out of the box and plugged it in. Like things should be. So yes i'm willing to pay a premium for something that simply works out of the box. Reviews did say that the LCD screen dies out so I bought the insurance just in case. In comes with a thin sleeve to protect it as well as a sturdy case. For now its 5 stars. I bought a unit before from another brand that required conection to my phone access to my contacts and gps and the whole nine yards. My car looked like a cockpit of an F16 i could not see anything out of the windshield. Im not sure if this thing has an app. I dont want an app and you do not need one. Plug and play its that simple. Just be warned the thing is a cry baby for the first few days as it learns what is real and what isnt. ## Frequently Bought Together - UNIDEN R8 Extreme Long-Range Radar/Laser Detector, Dual-Antennas Front & Rear Detection w/Directional Arrows, Built-in GPS w/Real-Time Alerts, Voice Alerts, Red Light Camera,Speed Camera Alerts,Black - Xislet 16.5" Radar Detector Hardwire Power Cord Mirror Wire Plug Tap Compatible with Escort Valentine One Uniden Beltronics with Inline Fuse Mount RJ11 - Set of 3 - SDSACZMU Radar Detector Mount, Rearview Mirror Rod Radar Mounting Base, Suitable for Uniden Radar Models --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/421190995-uniden-r8-extreme-long-range-radar-laser-detector-dual-antennas](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/421190995-uniden-r8-extreme-long-range-radar-laser-detector-dual-antennas) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-06-23*