Alright folks, let me tell you about my experience with the Escort Az. Been meaning to share this for a while, so here we go!
First off, I picked up the Escort Az ’cause I was tired of getting surprised by speed traps. I mean, who isn’t, right? Did a bunch of research, watched a ton of reviews, and figured the Az was the best bang for my buck. So, I pulled the trigger and got one.
Installation was pretty straightforward. Just plugged it into the cigarette lighter (yeah, I still got one of those) and stuck it to the windshield with the suction cup mount. Took maybe five minutes, tops. The magnetic mount is actually pretty strong, no issues with it falling off during bumpy rides.
Next, the setup. It was pretty easy to navigate the menus and customize everything. I tweaked the sensitivity settings, set up the alerts I wanted, and paired it with my phone using the Escort app. The app’s interface is kinda clunky, not gonna lie, but once you get it set up, you don’t really need to mess with it much.
Now, the real test – actually using it on the road. The Az is loud, I like that, I need to hear it. It picked up radar signals from pretty far away, giving me plenty of time to slow down. I’ve noticed that it’s really good at filtering out false alerts from things like automatic door openers and blind-spot monitoring systems. This thing is a lifesaver.
The thing that actually sold me on this specific model was it’s arrow capabilities, it shows me exactly where the cop is located.
I do wish the app was a little smoother, but overall, the Escort Az has been a solid investment. It’s saved me from at least a couple of tickets, and it gives me some peace of mind knowing I’m not gonna get caught off guard. If you’re looking for a reliable radar detector that won’t break the bank, I’d definitely recommend giving the Escort Az a shot.
Here are a few tips I picked up along the way:
- Play around with the sensitivity settings: It made a huge difference in filtering out false alerts.
- Keep the detector updated: Escort releases firmware updates every so often to improve performance.
- Experiment with placement: Mounting it higher up on the windshield seemed to give it better range.
That’s about it. Hope this helps anyone who’s on the fence about getting an Escort Az. Happy driving (safely, of course)!
