Laser Detector False Alarms
| INTERFERENCE SOURCE | V1 GEN2™ FALSE ALARM |
|---|---|
| Red neon? | Sometimes, especially the CHMSLs (Center High-Mounted Stop Lights) of some GM SUVs. |
| Electrical systems of some cars? |
Rarely. Try relocating detector. Your car dealer may have a fix. |
| Infotainment Gesture Control? | Yes. Try disabling rear laser. See https://www.valentine1.com/the-v1-difference/v1-programming/ |
| Oncoming cars? | Occasionally. Some models use laser for safety-braking systems, headlights and/or cruise control. |
| Toll Booths? | Sometimes. Infrared lights are sometimes used to illuminate license plates to take a picture. |
| High resolution screens, such as infotainment systems or smartphones? | Sometimes. Try repositioning the phone or V1 Gen2. |
| Satellite radio? | No |
| GPS? | No |
| Laptop computers? | No |
| Cell phones? | No |
| CB radios? | No |
| Family-band radios (FRS)? | No |
| Garage-door openers? | No |
| Utility wires? | No |
| Military bases? | No |
| Airports? | No |
| Microwave ovens? | No |
| TV remotes? | No |
