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Model:
79-000041-04
SKU:
8412372
Your price for this item is $39.99

Customer reviews

Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 464 reviews

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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98%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are enthusiastic about the Direct Wire Smartcord, particularly its ease of use and professional-looking installation. Many appreciate the improved appearance it provides and the convenience of the mute button. Some customers feel the cord length could be longer, while others are happy to eliminate the need for a cigarette lighter adapter.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
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  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Great purchase!

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This was a great purchase! I would purchase again.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Easy installation

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Honestly great product didn’t have no problem installing it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Works decent

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Haven’t used a whole lot but appears to work decently

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not as simple as before

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This style os the newer one. I was under the impression that this would be a fuse tap. Instead i had to strip it and turn it into one.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Works, but for a limited period of time.

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have already bought two of these. First one lasted me a few months, and stopped working. All my connections where good and it worked with the cord my detector came with. I bought the second one, and it only lasted a month before it went out again. Fuses are all good. I’m just disappointed on how long they have lasted me.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Service sucks

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Service sucks that you guys don’t even try to resolve but pass the buck to another kompany

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Bad product

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Doesnt work at all, no power, no nothing, what a waste of money

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    I didn’t receive the item

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I didn’t receive the item they so post to be here in Tuesday

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Installation
    Cons mentioned:
    Cord length

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Quick and Easy

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great hardwire but a cleaner install is to use the given harness but add the Pico 0956Aadd a circuit jumper to it or Littelfuse FHA200BP. Then you get a T-Tap and tap into the line provided on the Escort Hardwire harness on the (+)Positive wire. Use ringed wire for ground......and insert the new Pico or Littlefuse end into a keyed switch fuse spot in your fuse box...on BMW it is the HomeLink spot that works best. Run phone connector end behind dash and up to mounting location and you are done. Recommend checking detector for operational use before you run the wire behind everything...just in case. Takes longer to remove panels and hide behind trim than it takes for the actual install....then used velcro down low on console semi hidden for mute button. Great product...

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Installation

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice Clean look

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I got this wire kit installed for my radar detector and have to say it is the best. No more wires hanging all over my center console and I also purchased a rear view mirror bracket to hold my radar detector from somehwere else. However I did by the radar detector from best buy as well. I had their department do install and everything looks very clean and tidy, just how I like it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Appearance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Escort - Direct Wire Smartcord -

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Was called by Best Buy people and suggested I purchase this as it makes the unit more professional. Glad I did, Thank You for the call and suggestion.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Escort- Cedar Electronics Team
      Posted .

      Thank you for choosing Escort! We hope you are enjoying your detector with your Direct Wire SmartCord. cedarelectronics-escort

  • Pros mentioned:
    Appearance, Installation

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to install

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Product was simple to install and looks great instead of having power cord coming over dash.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth having

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love this option i now have 2 escort 360 radar detectors, this option makes makes the set up much more sleek than the lighter plug in set up. Also has the silent button built in which is also a big plus, so if your debating on buying one of these ill make it easy for you DO IT you wont regret it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Escort- Cedar Electronics Team
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      Thank you for the great review and for recommending the Direct Wire Smartcord! cedarelectronics-escort

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worked geat on Beltronics Radar

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was worried if was only good for escort radars, but that is not the case. Worked great on my Beltronics magnum radar

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Appearance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Glad I bought it .

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have had no problems and hughly recommend it to anyone .

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    5 5

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    One of the nicest people I have dealt with in a long time and keep this guy around. He’s gonna make it somewhere. I’m telling you.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Escort- Cedar Electronics Team
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      Thank you for the 5-star review and for choosing Escort! cedarelectronics-escort

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Relatively easy!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The wires are long enough to fit most cars, but I would investigate a bit more if installing in an SUV. Also, with regard to the (+) red wire, it would have been nice if an alternate means of attachment to the fuse box were included. Most people have the mini fuses these days, and a jumper attachment that allows you to easily tap the fuse would have been nice and dramatically simplified the installation.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to install

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a straight forward install to eliminate wires running down the middle of your dash to the cigarette lighter.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good but could be better

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Over priced for what it is but if you want the lights then this is the only way to go. Should have came with a female adapter. I had to run to radio shack and buy a packet to come back and change it. The light / mute unit should come with something better than Velcro to hold it down with. This is the reason that I gave it a 4 on "Reliability" instead of a 5.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Cord length

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    It works

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The wire to the fuse box is short (I had to add two feet of wire). There are no fuse taps so you have to buy them too.

    I would recommend this to a friend