Customer Ratings & Reviews

Great radar detector, but SUBPAR dash cam! The resolution is stated as 1440p, but it looks more like 480p!

Overall, I’m super impressed with the MaxCam360C in terms of the unit itself, and that’s what I’m going to focus on. The DriveSmarter app that they want you to use, that does everything from firmware updates, configuration changes, settings, view dashcam videos, etc. – is TERRIBLE. So the TL;DR if you’re just looking for a combo detector/dashcam that has solid performance and you have no immediate need for the companion app bells and whistles, this unit fits the bill nicely. I have been running a dash cam and radar detector in my personal car for years. Having both of those features in a single unit was something I was super interested in. I know that with combo units like this you also risk single point of failure as well, but I’ve had great luck with Escort detectors and their reliability in the past, so that is something I’m not too worried about. Being a combo unit, it is noticeably bigger in size, but nothing that is egregious or overstated. It has great feel and build quality. I like the design and the overall form factor. The rotary dial on the left is super handy for scrolling through settings, updating volume easily, etc. This detector uses the Escort RJ style power connector, and the included coiled SmartCord I found to be extremely short for my car. My 12V plug is at the bottom of my center console, and the SmartCord just barely reached it, causing tension on the cord and the unit while plugged in. I had to purchase the 12’ straight SmarCord from Escort to have enough length to use it comfortably. If you’re car doesn’t have the 12V plug close to the dash, I would keep this in mind. It runs super hot, like more hot than I was expecting. Running my other detectors, they get slightly warm at most, and my dashcam barely even gets warm. The MaxCam runs super hot, like holy crap hot in the hand hot. I have not yet had any issues with it overheating, but it's something I'm keeping my eye on. The one thing about the design I absolutely hate is the mini USB connector. It's 2023 and to include a connector like that on a unit in this price range is just not acceptable. I didn’t plan on using the connector that much, but I ended up having to use it right away to update the firmware because of how terrible the new companion app is, so more on that later. The EZ magnetic mount by Escort is one of the best I’ve used. Super strong and reliable on the windshield and has a great magnetic hold on the unit, never worried about slippage or vibration or just falling off. The detector works great, it’s basically a souped up Max360C with the internal processing chips from the Redline. Not the antennas though, so keep that in mind. So while you get faster processing, filtering and false alert detection, you do not get the range of the Redline. If you’re looking for maximum range, detectors like the Redline or the Radenso DS1 might be what you you’re looking for. I have the Radenso DS1 and I can say the MaxCam comes pretty close to similar range detection, but there is a noticeable difference side by side. With that said however, the MaxCam still alerts you in plenty of time and plenty of range. In my use I was never “surprised” by any of the alerts. The rotary dial includes visual indicator arrows to point out the direction of the alert. It has also has multiple detection capability so if you’re being alerted to more than one source at a time, the visual arrow indicators will flash for primary and remain solid for secondary alerts, and you can have the display configured to show you the strength and frequency of the source. It also has a K Notch filter to avoid false K band alerts, and has onboard filtering for newer car models that have collision avoidance systems that can typically false a detector alert. The MaxCam processes and filters all of this extremely fast, and makes for a super quiet ride. In the settings menu you can configure the detector with everything imaginable based on your location and local alert sources to ensure you get the most relevant alerts only. The dashcam is very nice as well. It’s 1440p at 30fps using a Sony Starvis sensor. Colors were nice and not overexposed or washed out, or too vivid and over contrast. It has a nice 143° viewing angle so you see plenty of the road and environment in front of you. Its just a nice, standard dashcam. Nothing super special, just very nice. It’s about what you can expect from 75% of the dashcams out there. Picture detail was nice when stopped, but when moving, at only 30fps its hard if not impossible to read license plates or other smaller details. It would have been nice if they allowed a stop down to 1080p at 60fps, but if you do stop down to 1080p the fps is still 30. Where Escort falls short here is with the companion app DriveSmarter. It’s terrible. No other way to put it. I’m not in the minority on this, look at just about any other review of this unit and you’ll see the same. I just don’t know how Escort could release such a great unit and have the “NEW” companion app they want you to use be so bad. I’ve been using the MaxCam for a week and I still cannot get my unit connected 100% to the app. Using BT I was able to connect and that allows you to configure settings, but using the WiFi has been a nightmare. What makes it worse, is that the MaxCam is not currently supported by the Escort desktop firmware updating tools, they want you to update everything over the air. But if you cannot connect, what’s the point? I ended up having to use the mini USB connector, download the newest firmware to an SD card, then install the firmware directly to the detector. I was lucky because I have a USB A connector on the PC I was using, but I’ve seen others say that using a USB A to C connector with the detector will not work. Your own mileage might vary here. But I spent literally the first whole day of using the MaxCam just trying to get the app to work. Random and sporadic at best. I cannot view dash cam footage or use any of the other features they tout. Using BT I’m able to configure settings, but here again, Escort falls short. Not all the settings are configurable in the app? Why? Most of them are, but others are surprisingly missing. Like K notch filtering is not configurable from the app, only on device. There were settings that I looked for up and down in the app, only to find you can only set them on device. Why not make all the configurations available in the app? I have stopped trying to use the app for now. If I want to see my dash cam videos I just pop out the SD card and view on my PC. So from a usability standpoint, the MaxCam by itself is just fine, more than capable, but when they try and bundle it together with features in a companion app and that app is half baked at best, it makes it frustrating. So if you’re just looking for a combo detector/dashcam that is more than capable of your daily driving, this MaxCam 360C is wonderful. If you’re looking for the usability convenance and additional bells and whistles that the companion app would otherwise offer you, you might be disappointed.

Escort - MAXcam 360c Radar Detector and Dash Camera - Black Please read this entire review because it will be all over the place. This review is based off my initial experience with the 360c. First let me state I am using the Escort Maxcam 360c with and Android phone, OnePlus 9 5G. I have a OnePlus Pad as the tablet I refer to in the review. I can not speak to how well this works with an iPhone nor iPad. My laptop is a Dell XPS with only USB type C and Thunderbolt ports. Desktop is a Dell AIO (All-In-One). Both are running Windows 11. HARDWARE The hardware is well built. The images and videos from the camera are very clear (accessed by ejecting the SD card from the unit). The unit itself is well built and the process used for navigating the menu is much easier than my previous detector. The audio for alerts are loud enough and easily adjusted with a volume knob that is also used for navigating the menu. The voice prompts/alerts are not the clearest though. Not really hardware related but referring to how the speaker works. The radar detection seems to do a good job detecting possible radar traps. It also does a good job identifying false alerting areas. Now for the reason why there is a middling grade for the Maxcam 360c. SOFTWARE The Android App Drive Smarter is horrible. The PC software is horrible. The firmware update process is painful at best. “Let me explain. No, there is too much. Let me sum up.” Android App Drive Smarter: * Can access the camera settings but not the camera output * Have to close app, force stop and open again to get a BT connection to find detector * Can not do a firmware update from phone, even though it is forcing a firmware update it just hangs on the screen indefinitely * Can not access files on the detector/cam from phone * App will set some settings on the detector, but not all settings * Can not use phone as the hot spot connection over Wi-Fi unless you have a second phone or tablet to set it up * Can not connect to home Wi-Fi * App says the camera is not compatible (which it is), then the next error tells me to reboot the device, disconnect, restart app , reboot phone and whatever other basic troubleshooting they add to the error PC Software: * Windows can not identify the USB device if connecting thru a hub or a USB type C converter (only connections my laptop has) * Can not find the camera inside the app on my desktop connected through USB A to mini using provided cable * Will only show up as a hard drive on my desktop with drivers installed for the SD card only * Only way to update firmware is to extract the files and place them in the root of the SD card, I copied twice one in the folder extracted and once with all the files only in root. Not sure which worked, but the firmware updated the next time I got in the car * Only way to get video and images from the Camera is to copy from the SD card since the MAXCam 360c does not show up in the software Firmware Update: * As mentioned earlier, to update firmware is to extract the files and place them in the root of the SD card, I copied twice one in the folder extracted and once with all the files only in root From the support website, they acknowledge that some phones have issues connecting to Drive Smarter and the camera. There are quite a few incidents open as well for the 360c for known issues. I am concerned if the databases are getting updated like they should. If a firmware update fails, how can the database updates work? I have a ticket open with support, if this proves fruitful I will add a sub comment to this review. Support is only available Monday thru Thursday. This review is based off my initial experience with the 360c. OVERALL: Very disappointed with the experience so far. I am hoping future updates fix the issues I am having. The fact this is almost all software issues, I am essentially rating the hardware as a 5 and the software as a 1, averaging to the 3 star rating. I would love to give a half star and call it 2.5 but feel a 2 is too low for the hardware if the software is fixed.

returned this product after 3 days ,would not sync with the apt called customer service for help ,they were useless !

After two weeks of using the Escort MAXcam 360c, I have gathered enough experience to share my thoughts on this unique combination of a radar detector and a dash camera. The Escort MAXcam 360c is a robustly built device that feels sturdy and well-made. This unit features a sleek black finish with a compact design that doesn't obstruct the driver's view. The buttons are well-placed and easy to operate even while driving. The MAXcam 360c offers 360-degree radar detection, with arrows that indicate the direction of the radar source - this feature is particularly helpful in identifying where the speed traps are located. It supports your main radar bands such as X, K, and Ka, and detects LASER as well. The radar detection? Superb with plenty of heads-up time. I've been driving around the city and on the highway, and it's been spot on. And not just beeping at random times like some other detectors I've used. The arrows showing the direction of the radar source are a game-changer - no more guessing where the potential speed trap could be. One thing I didn't expect was how much I'd appreciate the Escort Live app. It's like having a community of drivers giving you a heads-up on what's ahead. Speed limit changes, road hazards, you name it. For instance, I once received a notification about a sudden traffic jam ahead which allowed me to take an alternative route and save time. It's been quite helpful during my drives. Let's talk about the dash cam. The video quality? Stellar... for what it's worth. I've been able to see license plates in the footage, which gives me peace of mind. I've driven during the day and night, and the camera adjusts well to both. It's been sunny (and HOT!) here in Texas recently, and the wide dynamic range feature came in handy. During a particularly bright afternoon, the footage was neither washed out nor overly bright - it was just right. The MAXcam 360c performs admirably as both a radar detector and a dash camera. The radar detection is accurate and reliable with minimal false alarms. The dash camera provides clear and sharp footage, and the WDR feature ensures excellent video quality in various lighting conditions. It's quite an investment at its higher price tag compared to other Escort models and from other brands, but if you're on the road a lot like me, it's worth every penny. It's not just a gadget, it's a tool for safer and more aware driving. So that's my take on the Escort MAXcam 360c. My experience with it over the past couple of weeks has been excellent, and I'm looking forward to many more months and years with it. It has undoubtedly enhanced my driving experience.

Worst radar detector I've ever owned ..$800.00 worth of junk ..do not waste your money

Ugh. Typical connection nightmare. So far it's a paperweight, I suppose I should contact support. What a nightmare!

Returned and waiting until they improve the picture stabilization.

So our family has been using Escort radar detectors from the time they were produced by an old company in Cincinnati. My late father used to have a huge brick of a model back in the 70's and early 80's - basically a thick, rectangular slab of technological marvel. Ever since those times, I've only bought Escort radar detectors. Now that both my sons are driving and sharing my previous car, I let them keep my trusty Passport Solo battery-operated radar detector and I've moved up in the world with this MAXcam 360c. First thing to note is that this is pretty big - not as big as my dad's old radar, but quite a bit larger than my Passport Solo. In a way that heft gives it an air of quality and craftsmanship. But, size doesn't matter, right? What you really want to know is how does this work in terms of giving you a heads up about near vicinity speed traps, etc. Well, in my brief time with it, I think it works wonders. Yes, you do get the occasional false alarm, but nowhere near what I used to get. I've had some issues with the app as others have mentioned (this is on an iPhone, I can't speak to Android) but I'm sure those kinks will get worked out over time, either with firmware updates to the unit or app updates. As far as the dashcam goes...meh. It serves the purpose but the video quality leaves a bit to be desired and the inclusion of a measly 16GB memory card is beyond me for a product at this price point. When a company cuts corners like this it makes me wonder. Anyway, if you're buying this for the radar, I say go for it. If you're buying it for the dashcam and the radar is icing on the cake, I would look elsewhere. So, yes I would recommend this to a friend with the stipulation that said friend is buying it for the radar and not the dashcam.

I had very high hopes for this radar detector in that it would solve one of the biggest issues I have had with detectors in the past: false alerts. Escort has always been one of the biggest brands in the business, so I was excited to put this unit to the test. Installation and setup was pretty straightforward. After downloading the Escort Smart Drive app and pairing the unit, I mounted the suction cup on my windshield and snapped the detector against the magnetic mount (a feature I really like as it makes taking the detector off and on very quick and easy). During my first drive, I began getting some alerts on the ka-band at 35.598 MHz. I pushed the mute button on the smart plug and the alert was silenced. A few miles down the road, I got the alert again on the same band. I assumed that maybe there was a cop travelling in front of me, so I silenced the alert again and carried on. I continued to see the alert from time to time during this drive and didn't think much of it. The next day, while travelling a different route, I noticed the exact same frequency popped up again and saw it again a few times. It was at this point in time that I came to the realization that it was likely the either the radar-controlled smart cruise or emergency braking on my car that was setting it off. With K bands, it's possible to lock out certain frequencies, but this is not possible on the KA band, as it is broken up into 9 segments. The only way to stop this alert would be to disable KA band segment 8, which is one of the more popular segments used in my area. Disabling the autonomy of car is also not an option. This is quite disappointing, as it seems that in order to prevent having to continuously push mute when I receive this alert, I have to run without segment 8, very much limiting the capabilities of this unit. Outside of that, I have found little fault in this detector. After a few trips past a store that has automatic doors, the auto lockout added a rule and I no longer receive any alerts when driving through the parking lot. The camera takes quality video and the ability to favorite a clip is nice in the event I need to pull up a given recording. Overall, I'm relatively happy with this unit. It would be nice if, in a future firmware/software update, Escort adds the ability to lockout a given frequency on the KA band, but I won't hold my breath.

The Maxcam360c Is a great all in one travel companion! It is a dashcam and a radar detector which saves space on your windshield. Setup was quick and easy, and the app is easy to use. I had to download a few firmware updates which took about 25 minutes, after that it was a breeze. The suction cup mount has a strong magnetic rectangular attachment which is where the Maxcam 360c mounts (there is a rectangular cut out at the top of the unit) and dismounts with ease. The audio and video of the dashcam is perfect for viewing license plates and will definitely capture any events that occur in front of your car. Now, the radar detector portion requires trail and error type set up. This thing went crazy in city streets! I was hearing crazy beeps everywhere, so whenever I kept getting radar hits consistently I would store the signal to “lock out” the signal, meaning I wont get the annoying beeps coming from the unit. When driving on the freeway it was a lot more useful since you don’t encounter radar very much. I programmed the unit to let me know when I go over 75MPH and it will remind me that I am going over speed, which is nice but can be annoying for others. Overall, this unit is compact, user friendly, and I will probably buy another one to put in my other vehicle.

I've been looking for a great combo Radar detector and dash cam device for some time. What I've found is that usually you end up sacrificing in one or the other in any combo unit you buy. Either a really good camera and a mediocre detector or vice versa. I think the MAXcam 360c really is the closest thing to a top of the line device in both categories. Right off the bat the radar detection is outstanding. The antennas have done a great job picking up signals at what feels like a pretty significant distance. On top of that I'm a huge fan of the arrow indicators that tell you the direction the radar is coming from. Its really interesting to watch the arrows change as you drive by the police car. As n extra bonus the noises this thing makes are way less annoying than some of the other devies. On top of that it features all the other radar settings you'd expect, lockout, band filtering, modes for in town freeway or auto. All seem to work really well. The camera also works really well. The picture and audio are super clear and easy to see and hear in the accompanied app. Which brings me to my biggest surprise with this device, the app. In the past I've been very underwhelmed with the bluetooth and app support of radar detectors. So much so that it was so difficult I never used it. That isn't the case at all for this device. The companion app works great and bluetooth connects without fail almost every time. I did have one time where the whole device froze, but a quick reboot fixed it. (very well could have been that I left it on the dash in 108 degree heat). The ease of use here makes it way more likely that I will use the app with the device. Being able to check video, see the current speed limit and be notified of submitted speed traps and traffic cams is very useful. Overall I really like this device and think if you are looking for a top level combo device you can't go wrong here.

Ive used radar detectors before for years until the “new laser guns” came out if that tells you anything lol. I haven’t looked back because all the weird laws and such that came out I assumed radar detectors were just dead and I forgot about them. Then the time came where I was looking around at dash cams because a buddy of mine regretted not having one after an accident and you can never be too careful. Then the opportunity came into my life to be able to get both in one and here that is. So yea the old ones are dead but that's OK because this thing is outrageously equipped. The set up is easy and I specifically use this with the iPhone app that is found on the official App Store. Everything to set it up ended up being a breeze. With a 1440 P camera and the whole enhanced night vision it actually produces a good picture even in low light which I would've assumed was a problem. One thing to note after you have everything set up and seemingly functional when you go to connect the app to the actual radar detector you need to be away from your home Wi-Fi just like you do with any other iPhone app when it tries to use Wi-Fi to connect to an item like this you have to force it to connect to the escort unit and not your home Wi-Fi or at work or something like that so for me I just went to a parking lot and it worked great right away. I only knew to do this because I read about it beforehand and I also have prior experience with setting up devices in my car that produce its own Wi-Fi and I know it can tend to cause an issue with iPhones but it is what it is. Anyway, this has an auto learning feature to eject false alerts however I see that it does go off a lot of times when it shouldn't be which can get quite annoying to have to silence to the point it makes you want to turn it off sometimes. However this is obviously a good thing if it is not a false alert it's just hard to tell sometimes unless you have a routine on your drive and you know where it's going to be happening. Although it does have features like auto learn that seem to adapt and work properly overtime it's just a slow learning curve which is probably for the best honestly. Regardless I hope I never have to use this though it does have cloud video management as long as you make an account making keeping track of your footage if you might need it much easier you barely have to think about it. Yeah, the price seems kind of high at first when you just start looking at it but it really takes using it to see the value in this thing and that's where this comes in clutch. There's a lot more to this thing than meets the eye and like I just said you basically have to just use it to realize what you were actually missing in the first place and why you're getting value for your money instead of trying to compare it to other units around. I've had no issues so far in my use, connectivity, the app, or have any real complaints besides the false alerts which will seemingly disappear over time and I definitely can say that I can't wait to take my next trip with my family and have that peace of mind that comes with having a dash cam and a radar detector it's like the one to punch lol just set Alerts up and your golden.

What can I say about this dash cam other than it is fantastic. Let me start out by saying I have never had a detector work as efficiently as this one. This is a continuous record and the g-sensor on it is one amazing feature. I love this camera because have a heavy foot sometimes I tend to speed and when the alert goes off, it is a great reminder to slow down. This camera is crazy accurate. The detector starts to go off whenever I am close to cop cars. When it goes off I think it is failing but I take a closer look and it didn’t fail me, cops were sitting very close. It has been a great many years since I have owned a radar detector so when I seen this one I knew I had to give it a try. There are so many settings on this radar but one of the cool things is you can set it up in your phone. The drive smart app makes things a little easier when setting it up. One thing is you have to go through the settings because there is so many but overall, this remote does not disappoint. This is really a great investment.

First drive with this installed and was taking it for a spin, when it started beeping. I looked everywhere, and didn’t see any cops. Slowed down to the speed limit just in case, and a car behind me shot past at 90+ mph. Ahead of me, in between some shade trees and a billboard, was a motorcycle highway patrol waiting to add to his quota. Had I not slowed, it would have been me gettin a ticket instead of the preppy in the Tesla. Ha! The Android app is decent. It’s not the greatest app but from what I’ve read it’s come a long way. My app randomly disconnects from the radar detector, but the reconnect is fairly quick. I really haven’t seen anything that raises a red flag. I looked at recordings transferred from the unit to my phone. The QHD video is fairly sharp. It’s a step above the grainy “FHD” video used in the $70 dash cams but still requires you to get close t read li scenes plates. Supposedly the night video is sharper, but I haven’t tested that yet. My biggest concern is finding another magic mount for my other vehicle. I went to 3 bestbuys looking for a second Mount and no one has them. I don’t want to buy a 2nd radar detector just for a 2nd mount. Really wish companies packed accessory catalogs with their products like they used to.

I purchased in the last two years, probably three escort radar detector's. I've always loved the accuracy of all the ones I purchase, so I stick to the same brand. I've always wanted this version because, of the camera but did not realize how big is actually was. I downloaded the app, and I try to sick everything including the camera. I still have not been able to do that for some reason, but I did get a couple of videos from the camera that I couldn't download or if you on my phone. I'm not gonna take off a star for that, because most likely, it's something I'm not doing correctly. I really love the app, especially when I can see all the speed traps, red light cameras, and all the speed cameras in your immediate vicinity. This radar detector has less for signals all of my previous radar detectors up until this point. It also seems to have how much longer range than all the previous radar detectors. I've been frequently app to get it right where I want it, but I'm not there yet. Overall I really enjoy this upgrade, and believe this will be my last detector for sometime.

The Escort Maxcam 360c dashcam/ radar detector seems like a great device on paper, but the end results are very questionable. As I went to open the box, I was excited to see what was included…Only to be confused with what I was looking at. Package includes, a nice carrying case, the main unit, a very short 12v car power cable, a 16gb micro-SD, and a USB-A cable (which the manual refers to as a USB-mini). This is 2023, and we are now using USB-C as the standard, the last time I even saw a usb-a cable was when I had to charge my Playstation 3 controller… Unfortunately, that’s not even the bad one. The power cable, which is way too short, had a phone jack as the connection. Which makes it a problem if you wanted to purchase a longer one. Setting up the Maxcam requires a smartphone with the Drive Smarter app. The Maxcam does have a small screen, but it’s only for viewing radar bands and the speed limit. The small magnetic suction cup works well and makes it convenient to detach the device when you park. On the other hand, the power cord is way too short, so you have this coiled phone cord hanging down the center of your windshield. Through the app, you can see a live view of your dashcam, view your recorded videos, or you can transfer them to your computer through the included Micro-SD card. The first time I used the Maxcam, it required an update, which took about 10 mins to complete, once that was done it was ready to use. There is a speedometer in the left side of the screen to show you how fast you’re going, but its off by about 2 MPH. There is also a posted speed limit for the area that you’re in, but unless you’re constantly connected to the app, it doesn’t update. As far as the radar detector aspect, I keep getting many false alerts while I am driving, which only seemed to get worse the more I use it. Overall, I’m very confused with the design details of the device and why they chose to use the cords they did. The power cord is not only too short, but the plastic phone jack connector will eventually break over time causing you to have to purchase another one from the company. The video quality of the dash camera is decent, it does capture in 2K which is better than full HD. The required app, which feeds live data to the Maxcam, is decent, but it does require a subscription if you want speed camera updates and other stuff. The radar detector is kind of dodgy, the speedometer is always incorrect, and I constantly receive false alerts. So, if you’re looking for an all-in-one dash cam/radar detector, sadly I would pass on this one.

great device.....when it works, first one I received was bad and had to be returned, 2nd one lasted 2 years before it needed to be sent in for repair, which is an automatic $200 fee :(

This was my second escort, i purchased for Best Buy. In my opinion escort radar detectors are the industry leader in radar detection. Best Buy had the escort 360 maxcam on sale .

I received my Maxcam 360c on Friday. The radar detector itself it's nice combining a camera and a high-quality detector. Unfortunately, the "Drive Smrter" app is garbage. It is shocking that escort is okay with such poor software. It's full of glitches and unlike the other escort radar detectors the software is necessary in order to update the firmware and the database. I recommend looking at the reviews of the Drive Smarter app on Google play before you consider buying the Maxcam 360c. Thankfully, BB has a great return policy. So I'll be returning this $900 with tax radar detector and going back to my Max 360c with the added camera. Hopefully, escort will get the message about the software and find another vendor.