AutoLearn uses the detector’s built-in GPS to recognize and remember false X and K band radar signals. It stores each signal’s location and frequency, so future alerts from non-police sources at that spot are blocked.
As you drive, AutoLearn analyzes signals over time. After a few encounters with the same non-police radar, it stops sounding audio alerts. Instead, the display shows a greyed-out signal: this is called a Lockout.
NOTE: AutoLearn does not apply to Ka band or Laser/LiDAR alerts.
Understanding the AutoLearn Feature
Understand how your radar detector uses the AutoLearn feature.
Why does AutoLearn only mute X and K band?
X and K band sources are more likely to be non-enforcement alerts than Ka or Laser. There are many reasons for this, but most modern radar guns use Ka, or were replaced by Laser/LiDAR.
Isn't it better to just turn off X and K band altogether?
We don't think so, which is why we introduced AutoLearn. While many sources of both X and K band are innocuous, genuine enforcement does still happen on these bands. We believe it's best to maximize your protection and let the detector learn the sources of non-enforcement radar in your area, making the ride quieter over time.
I'm out of town and don't want my radar to learn the X and K of this area.
You can temporarily turn off the AutoLearn feature in the radar's settings.
Troubleshooting the AutoLearn Feature
AutoLearn can interact with your radar detector in ways that may lead to confusion or concern. Read on for some explanations of what may be happening and when you might need to reach out to support for further assistance.
There's an X or K band alert my detector doesn't seem to lockout. Is my detector broken?
Probably not. X and K band radar sources are often from autonomous sources, left to do their job without much regular intervention. There are various factors out of your control that can leave a radar source susceptible to a phenomenon known as drift.
Drift is caused by the device's radar emitter falling out of calibration. The device emits different frequencies out of its usual range. If your detector encounters the radar source, the frequency is different enough that it registers it as a new threat, effectively forgetting the last encounter due to the significant change.
Until that radar source's drift problem is fixed you will likely get an alert when passing that area. The good news is that your detector is probably fine.
My radar never seems to learn the locations of any threats; it always goes off for X and K band.
Often, it's a simple matter of repositioning your detector, or environmental issue that can be resolved through basic troubleshooting. See our guide on Solutions to fix GPS Connectivity Issues for Escort Radar.
If you're getting a message that says "Check GR" that is indicative of a problem with your GPS Receiver. This likely means that your detector needs to be repaired or replaced if it's a model we no longer support for repair.