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  • pdes
    Member Since: 11 Oct 2016
    Location: Cambridge
    Posts: 233
    United Kingdom 
    2019 Discovery Sd4 (240) HSE Santorini Black

    Infra red reflective screen

    What does this do? The reason I ask is that I have two devices on my windscreen, that depend on GPS, namely the dashcam and Aguri radar detector. I have installed both devices and neither pick up the GPS signal. Are others experiencing this? Does anyone know if this reflective screen could block GPS signals?

    Cheers
    D5 HSE SDi6, 2019, Santorini Black, privacy glass, HUD, loads of gizmos!! 😃😃😃
    Series 1, 1953, 86"
    31st Mar 2017 8:13 pm
  • J77
    Member Since: 07 Jun 2016
    Location: Fife
    Posts: 1008
    Scotland 

    I think it does.
    18MY Velar R-Dynamic SE D240 Fuji White
    31st Mar 2017 8:16 pm
  • Road Runner 2017
    Member Since: 14 Jan 2017
    Location: Scotland
    Posts: 2010
    Scotland 
    2018 Discovery Si6 HSE Lux Santorini Black

    Re: Infra red reflective screen

    pdes wrote:
    What does this do? The reason I ask is that I have two devices on my windscreen, that depend on GPS, namely the dashcam and Aguri radar detector. I have installed both devices and neither pick up the GPS signal. Are others experiencing this? Does anyone know if this reflective screen could block GPS signals?

    Cheers


    I think you may require an external antenna 📶 as it may well block the signal. It should tell you in the dashcams/ detectors manual.

    Anyhow how is the Aguri speed camera detector??

    I have the road angel gem and its fantastic. Also camera wise it's a toss up between the road angel halo dash cam front and rear coverage or the Road Hawk. Can I ask what your using dash cam wise.
    Decisions Rolling Eyes
    31st Mar 2017 8:32 pm
  • pdes
    Member Since: 11 Oct 2016
    Location: Cambridge
    Posts: 233
    United Kingdom 
    2019 Discovery Sd4 (240) HSE Santorini Black

    I have used the Aguri for a year or so and have no complaints but I have nothing to compare with. However, I have been really impresed with the service and advice.

    The dashcam is Blackview 650 dual. It seems to work well but again, I have nothing to compare with. My only gripe is trying to upgrade the firmware it's pretty hit and miss and can take many attempts.
    D5 HSE SDi6, 2019, Santorini Black, privacy glass, HUD, loads of gizmos!! 😃😃😃
    Series 1, 1953, 86"
    31st Mar 2017 9:03 pm
  • Road Runner 2017
    Member Since: 14 Jan 2017
    Location: Scotland
    Posts: 2010
    Scotland 
    2018 Discovery Si6 HSE Lux Santorini Black

    Thanks for that, I will look into your dashcam as sure the reviews were good. Never heard of Aguri though. Snooper and Road Angel are best detectors according too the Car magazines best buy, plus Road Hawk and Road Halo also. I usually read the reviews and what is advised as you get what you pay for. Wise to spend a little extra in my opinion as it's a minefield out there and last thing I want too do us purchase one minus an important feature Laughing


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    31st Mar 2017 9:16 pm
  • jimbg
    Member Since: 23 Jun 2016
    Location: Devon
    Posts: 1472
    United Kingdom 

    Do you have them in the black spotted area by the rear view mirror?
    31st Mar 2017 9:16 pm
  • Road Runner 2017
    Member Since: 14 Jan 2017
    Location: Scotland
    Posts: 2010
    Scotland 
    2018 Discovery Si6 HSE Lux Santorini Black

    I have those dots in my car also, but not sure of there purpose. Is it too block out sunlight like I was told?? Rolling Eyes
    31st Mar 2017 9:24 pm
  • jimbg
    Member Since: 23 Jun 2016
    Location: Devon
    Posts: 1472
    United Kingdom 

    No, that is where you are supposed to attach devices that need a "clear" view of the outside world.

    I have a French auto-route tag, see here:- https://www.saneftolling.co.uk/support/tag-installation
    31st Mar 2017 9:27 pm
  • Road Runner 2017
    Member Since: 14 Jan 2017
    Location: Scotland
    Posts: 2010
    Scotland 
    2018 Discovery Si6 HSE Lux Santorini Black

    Well I honestly never knew that as it never told me in the car manual. Also whilst on the subject of speed camera detectors, if anyone is going too France, as a few on the forum say they regularly do, they are illegal. They will fine you and make you run over it by sticking it under your front wheel Sad
    How they will further enforce this is beyond me as sat navs and the D5 infotainment gives you camera warnings. I presume that it has maps for all of Europe Question
    31st Mar 2017 9:34 pm
  • jimbg
    Member Since: 23 Jun 2016
    Location: Devon
    Posts: 1472
    United Kingdom 

    I had the same thought, but have not checked the LR maps!!

    You never know LR may be aware of the restriction and have no warnings for France. Maybe!! Rolling with laughter
    31st Mar 2017 9:40 pm
  • Road Runner 2017
    Member Since: 14 Jan 2017
    Location: Scotland
    Posts: 2010
    Scotland 
    2018 Discovery Si6 HSE Lux Santorini Black

    Apparently you can switch of the camera warnings on the sat navs, but not sure if you can disable them on the D5 though?? I wouldnt worry about the D5 though, they have too catch you using a detector in the first place, plus also catch you using it on your sat nav. Am pretty confident they won't crush your D5 unless the French coppers run around in army tanks Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter


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    31st Mar 2017 9:56 pm
  • Russell
    Member Since: 26 Jun 2016
    Location: Lydd
    Posts: 1102
    United Kingdom 
    2017 Discovery Td6 First Edition Namib Orange

    Road Runner 2017 wrote:
    Well I honestly never knew that as it never told me in the car manual. Also whilst on the subject of speed camera detectors, if anyone is going too France, as a few on the forum say they regularly do, they are illegal. They will fine you and make you run over it by sticking it under your front wheel Sad
    How they will further enforce this is beyond me as sat navs and the D5 infotainment gives you camera warnings. I presume that it has maps for all of Europe Question


    The manual does tell you about the black spot areas and that GPS can be picked up there but no where else on the screen
    Namib Orange 1st Edition with black roof and wheels.
    Privacy, tow bar, drive pack, surround camera, heated front & rear seats, auto dim door mirrors, side steps, remote Pro, RSE, arm rest fridge dash cam front and rear.
    31st Mar 2017 9:59 pm
  • Road Runner 2017
    Member Since: 14 Jan 2017
    Location: Scotland
    Posts: 2010
    Scotland 
    2018 Discovery Si6 HSE Lux Santorini Black

    I dont possess a D5 manual Russ Laughing
    Just googled the black spots and it says it does act as sun visor. Rolling with laughter
    31st Mar 2017 10:02 pm
  • Russell
    Member Since: 26 Jun 2016
    Location: Lydd
    Posts: 1102
    United Kingdom 
    2017 Discovery Td6 First Edition Namib Orange

    Thought you had picked up your D5
    Namib Orange 1st Edition with black roof and wheels.
    Privacy, tow bar, drive pack, surround camera, heated front & rear seats, auto dim door mirrors, side steps, remote Pro, RSE, arm rest fridge dash cam front and rear.
    31st Mar 2017 10:18 pm
  • Road Runner 2017
    Member Since: 14 Jan 2017
    Location: Scotland
    Posts: 2010
    Scotland 
    2018 Discovery Si6 HSE Lux Santorini Black

    Nope still in transit from somewhere in England too Scotland. Only got taxed late yesterday evening or early today I believe. They only had the invoice at hand with the cars details, as I asked for a few photos so I could put them up on the forum. Should be here tomorrow and pick up end of the week as accessories being added.
    31st Mar 2017 10:34 pm
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