will this work alone or does it require a radar detector? and if it does will it work with any escort radar detector? null

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NCAL · Accepted Answer

From Escort site:
"The ESCORT M1 requires a compatible detector, detector mount and cord.

Compatible Detectors with no additional accessory required:
ESCORT
ESCORT iX, MAX 360, MAX 360c, Passport Max, Passport Max 2, Redline EX, ESCORT iXc, MAX II Platinum 

Detectors requiring optional ESCORT StickyCup Mounting Bracket:
ESCORT
Passport X80, Solo S4

Not compatible with the following models/accessories:
ESCORT
9500i, 9500ix, PassportiQ, S75G, SmartCord Live, ZR5 (only with detector connected) and ZW5"

CobraProductSpecialist · Answer

The Escort M1 can work alone without a detector, but you will need the EZ Mag Mount and SmartCord power cable that come with Escort radar detectors in order to mount and power the M1. If you do not have an Escort radar detector already, you would need to purchase those parts separately in order to properly operate the M1.

Answered by CobraProductSpecialist 6 years ago

jsoenke · Answer

It requires the radar detector. It's greatest advantage is sharing the mounting and power of the radar detector. The device streams to your phone in addition to storing video on an included micro SD card. However, tmobil phones block the port used by the streaming software. I got around it by using an old ipad for the streaming.

Answered by jsoenke 7 years ago

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LeopoldoM · Answer

It will work alone. However, its designed to bolt on to an Escort radar detector mount, so you'd have to buy that separately. It will work with any detector that takes the old phone style connector. It doesn't actually communicate with the detector at all. it just takes power from the line and plugs into the detector to pass power along.

Answered by LeopoldoM 7 years ago

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Eben · Answer

I think it was designed with the Max 360c in mind but no it doesn't work as a stand-alone without any additional accessories.

DaFunkyOne · Answer

Yes it will work alone but you have to have a power source. It will, according to the pamphlet, work with any Escort/Bel Tronics radar detector but you have to purchase the correct sticky mount for the radar detector, replace the pin and then attach the camera. (BTW, the screw that needs to be replaced comes in the dashcam's packaging and MAYBE takes 1 minute to replace.)

Answered by DaFunkyOne 6 years ago

Vinny · Answer

It will work alone with a mount but you’d have to purchase the mount separately although it sits nice with the radar

Will · Answer

Yes. To all.

Zeus · Answer

It will work alone it has its own independent app the app is called escort m1

Mexican96 · Answer

Hi there, I have it and yes it does require you to have a compatible radar detector to use the dash cam with it since it’ feeds of power from the power port on it. I have it set up with the Max 360C.

Answered by Mexican96 7 years ago

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CommunityAnswer · Answer

It requires a radar detector.

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