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Cobra Road Scout 0181000-0 Manual

Product features

Product features
To access and navigate the general menu press and hold "SEN"+"BRT" at any time.
To exit the general menu simply wait a few seconds.

Mount to the windshield

  1. Attach EZ Mag Mount to Road Scout
    Mounting to the windshield - Step 1
  2. Mount
    Mounting to the windshield - Step 2
  3. Lock Mount
    Mounting to the windshield - Step 3
  4. Connect and Power
    Mounting to the windshield - Step 4

Connectivity Guide

Radar Detector

RADAR DETECTOR - STANDARD MODE
Maximum Protection from the iRadar Community and Customized Alert Settings
Pair your phone easily through Bluetooth to customize your detector's settings and access iRadar community alerts.
See Radar Detector Instructions.
Connectivity Guide - Radar Detector Connection


Use the Cobra iRadar app to control the radar detector

Dash Cam

DASH CAM MODE
View, Edit and Download your Videos Wirelessly

The Road Scout incorporates its own Wi-Fi source to stream video directly to your phone to save, edit and share right from your car.
See Dash Cam Instructions.
Connectivity Guide - Dash Cam Connection


Use the Cobra DRIVE HD app to control the dash cam

Radar Detector Instructions

Connect the unit to your smartphone via Bluetooth

  1. Power on the Road Scout - Make sure the unit is connected to your car's 12V port.
    Note:
    the first time the Road Scout is powered on, you will be prompted to select your time zone and daylight saving time
  2. Install and run the Cobra iRadar app on your smartphone
    Note:
    the first time you run the app, you will be prompted to register a new account

www.apple.com

play.google.com

  1. In the iRadar app, press the Menu button then select "Devices"
  2. Select "Road Scout" from the list
  3. In the iRadar app, the Road Scout entry will display "Connected" when it has paired. Press the "Menu" button then "Home" to return to the Map screen.
  4. You're all set!

Radar Detector Advanced Connectivity Mode

Connected Car Users (vehicle Wi-Fi hotspot required)
The Road Scout can connect to your car's Wi-Fi (if available) for quick in-car convenient software and database updates in real time that keeps your detector accurate and precise, minimizing false alerts and improving detection.
You'll also get exclusive iRadar Community alerts without having to launch the app on your smartphone.

Dash Cam Instructions

View and edit videos on your smartphone

Install and run the Cobra Drive HD app on your smartphone
Once you have installed the Cobra Drive HD App, follow the steps below to connect the Road Scout to your smartphone:

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play.google.com

  1. On the unit: Press and hold the BRT button until "CAMERA" appears on the display. If "iRADAR" appears, press and hold BRT again.
  2. On your smartphone: Go to the Wi-Fi menu in your smartphone's settings and select network SSID: "Road Scout"; if a password is required, enter "12345678".
    Note: make sure this step is done on your smartphone settings, not on the app.
  3. After your smartphone Wi-Fi is connected to the Road Scout, launch the Drive HD App.
    Live view from the dash cam will be available on the Drive HD screen on your smartphone, as well as a full control menu.
  4. You're all set!

View and edit videos on your computer

The Drive HD Dash Cam Player allows you to view, edit, and share video clips.
www.cobra.com/roadscout
Viewing and editing videos on your computer

Documents / Resources

References

Download manual

Here you can download full pdf version of manual, it may contain additional safety instructions, warranty information, FCC rules, etc.

Download Cobra Road Scout 0181000-0 Manual

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