Sherlock the police detector

Police Detector Installers

Car Stereo Systems
10815 Fairfax Blvd
Fairfax, VA 22030
Auto Sound Security & Access
35535 Euclid Ave #9
Willoughby, OH 44094
Phantom Electronics
2618 East Thousand Oaks Blvd,
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
Stereo Installs
7471 Tyler Blvd Ste. B
Mentor, Ohio 44060
(440) 525-2001
Capital Tint & Customs
125 N Gibson Rd,
Henderson, NV 89014
(702) 227-4845
Alpha Sound
11701 Fox Rd #200
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(678) 585-3203
DSP AUDIO & VIDEO
11326 Elkin St
Silver Spring, MD 20902
Cody's Mobile Audio
Myrtle Beach, SC
843-283-2715

Sherlock uses multiple antennas to detect Special Microwave Sequences

Wiring diagrams and photos of the connections are shown below

Sherlock uses Microwave Pattern Recognition to detect the Police before they detect you! Up to to 1 mile.

  • Display & Control Police Detector on Smart Phone
  • LED Display alone or with Laser Jammer LED in new twin led display pod
    • Breakthrough Technology
    • Parts and Labor Guarantee

     

    Police Detector System

    System Setup Notes

    1. Always boot the system with the speaker attached or else the volume will have to be reprogrammed.
    2. Never splice USBs together for antenna connection.
    3. Use USB 3 for 15 ft or longer runs.
    4. Remote can be left ON draws no current.
    5. LNAs - long USB goes to a 5V/12V converter.
    6. LNAs - short thick cable to USB antenna cable 10 ft USB2 or 15 ft USB3.
    7. If 20 ft is needed, order USB3.
    8. Use the 15 ft Ultra-Thin ONE WAY video cable for PC HDMI to video converter (directional HDMI).
    9. 1" whip mount rdown (vertical) with view of the rear window (front view also if possible).
    10. Can be mounted in the rear tail light performance not great but still covers rear. (installation mount included)
    11. Use the antenna stick in rear window if the whip cannot be mounted well whip mount preferred.
    12. Mount PC to a bracket where it can be easily replaced for upgrades and allow easy access to ports.

    Police Detector Invisible Grill Install

    Grill must be Radar Transparent same as a radar detector

     

     

    Police Detector Install Quick Start

    1) The new very small main unit is installed in the front trunk in rear/mid engine sports cars or in the rear trunk in Sedans or under dash or under the seat.(Shown with Mounting Bracket)

    Make sure to leave enough room to access the computer's 3 usb ports for updating the software

    2) The Antenna is mounted in the Grill or in the Sports car Bumper Driver's side.

    Behind-Grill-Antenna

    Stealth Antenna Mount in Grill - (Front Engine Car)

    Sports-Car-Antenna

    Antenna in Bumper Shell- (Mid Engine Car)

    3) The LNA box connects the Antenna to the Microwave SDR/LNA Box.

    Antenna and LNA

    4) The two Microwave SDR/LNA Boxes connect the the main computer unit though the two USB connections in front.

    5) The USB Speaker connects to the USB port. Extend the Speaker using the 10 foot USB extenders. They can be chained.

    7) 3" Video Monitor with HDMI to Video Converter (optional) or In-Dash LED Standard

    8) The System should be wired to Ignition Power and have the Constant on Bypass Switch so the system can be used either way. Constant on is more convenient for traveling with the wireless display on the phone.

    9) The System should have an Ignition Power bypass switch (included) for constant power for long distance driving using the phone as a control/display (based on user preference)

    inside antenna

    (New)The Stealth Grill option includes a very small super wide band, high gain rear window antenna

    Rear Antenna Mounting

    Location: Inside rear glass, passenger side, about 2" below the headliner and 2-4" in from the side edge.

    Orientation: Adjust antenna vertical pointing down .

    Mounting: Clean glass and antenna base with isopropyl alcohol. Apply 3M VHB 4905 clear tape (removeable) to antenna mount, position carefully, then press firmly to glass for 30 seconds.

    Cure Time: Allow 24 hours before driving. Full bond strength in 72 hours.

    Cable Routing: Route the thin cable immediately into the headliner, down the passenger-side rear pillar, and hide the thicker cable inside trim on the way to the LNA.

    Avoid: Bottom-of-glass mounting, horizontal antenna position, and thick defroster edge lines.

     

    Install Detail

    Stealth Antenna Mount (Rear or Mid Engine Sports Cars or Front Engine Sedans)

    Antenna and LNA

    The 5" white antenna should be painted or rubberized black if installing in Sedan grill. The 3ft N connector goes to the antenna through the 90 degree angle adapter. The connector is 12 ft for Sedans. It's connected by an SMA connection. This connection is very important: Make sure its tight but don't break it And use the steel rubber mount to clamp it to the vehicle.

    The long USB from the LNA box goes to the 12 Volt to 5 Volt converter. Hook the red and black connections of the converter to Power and Ground Ignition. The short USB from the LNA box uses the 10 ft or 15 foot USB extenders (Do not chain the antenna usbs connectors) to connect to the main unit on the side with 2 USB ports. It's the same for the Rear Antenna assembly below.

    The front in-grill antenna can be installed under the bumper inside the bumper shell. Includes bracket and nuts. Then connect the antenna to the 3 foot N connector to the LNA and brought inside the front trunk.

    This Front-Trunk version of the LNA has a six inch SMA to the microwave SDR dongle. The microwave SDR dongle is connected via USB to the main computer USB.

     

     

    Rear Window Antenna

     

    1 inch Antenna

    Rear Window Antenna -A 1 inch super wide band antenna with pre-amp LNA attaches to the Rear Antenna LNA. The connections are similar to the front antenna as described above

     

     

     

    3" Thin Monitor Display (optional)

     

    3 inch monitor Video system

    Use a custom cell phone magnetic mount designed for your car to mount the three inch monitor

    The 3" monitor includes a pre-assembled Video to HDMI converter and 15ft of ultra-thin HDMI (Directional - Be sure to match the TV end to the HDMI to Video converter).

    The converter requires 5 volts and connects to auto power 12 volts through the 5 volt to 12 volt converter-Marked red to power and black to ground

    The monitor has a connection to an external power jack and a mating jack is supplied - Red to auto power, black to ground

     

     

    New LED display

    Video system

     

    The new LED display can be mounted in the dash panel for a smooth subtle custom look. Your jammer or radar LED can be mounted in the display pod or separately. LED Pod plugs into the USB port through the USB Extenders to the USB input module placed under the dash. Then there is a five foot three wire slim cable to the LED to run up to the dash area or placed in an AC vent

    Sports Car Install

    • Aways make sure rear Antenna has clear view of the Road in front because the front antenna is mounted very low in the bumper shell
    • Use a Small Level to make sure the antenna is straight use the small flat portion for leveling

    Antenna

    Police Detector on your Smart Phone

    Download Remotix for Iphone or bVNC for Android

      Iphone/Android Setup

      • ALWAYS USE PHONE ON A MOUNT - NEVER LAY ON CONSOLE
      • Put the IP address into the App for "Host" address Always 10.42.0.1 port number 5900 (see Iphone(left) and Android (right) screenshots)
      • On Iphone download the Remotix App (about $15)
      • Type - No Security
      • Give the Remotix App permission to use Wifi
      • In wifi settings select the Wifi Police Detector
      • wifi password is "sherlock"
      • On Android download the free app bVNC
      • Enter the 10.42.0.1:5900 in the set up
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      • Remotix Tips
      • Make sure the other controls on the bottom of the phone are not blue(on)
      • Select Full Screen to surpress unused buttons on the bottom of the screen
      • Unit won't turn off from Win key if the bottom alt,Shift, or ctl is blue(on)
      • if the remote is acting funny check the bottom controls and/or curser button
      • Use full screen option in Remotix
      • The typewriter icon on the left opens and closes the keyboard
      • The gear icon opens and closes on the right opens the connection setup
      • Use the bypass switch for constant power when using wireless display and simply stay connected. It will reconnect automatically when you return to the car

    Dedicated Display Option (No Cellular Required)

    You can use an older phone as a dedicated Police Detector display. This device does not need cellular service and will connect only to the Police Detector Wi-Fi.

    Supported Devices

    • iPhone: iPhone 6 or newer (iPhone 6S or later recommended)
    • Android: Android 7.0 (Nougat) or newer recommended

    Setup Instructions

    1. Connect the phone to a home Wi-Fi network
    2. Install the required app:
      • iPhone: Remotix
      • Android: bVNC (Secure VNC Viewer)
    3. Open the app and create a connection:
      • Address: 10.42.0.1
      • Port: 5900
    4. Mount the device in the vehicle as a display

    Usage

    1. Power on the Police Detector
    2. Connect the device to the Police Detector Wi-Fi
    3. Open Remotix or bVNC
    4. Use the touchscreen as a live control/display interface

    Advantages

    • No impact on your primary phone
    • No cellular data required
    • Always-on dedicated display
    • Simple and reliable operation

    Notes

    • Ensure the device is kept charged while in use
    • Disable auto-lock or set a long screen timeout
    • Connect to Wi-Fi only (cellular is not required)

     

     

    iPhone Setup for Remotix + Waze

    Newer iPhones may show a message saying the Police Detector Wi-Fi has no internet. If you choose "Use Cellular", the phone may disconnect from the Police Detector Wi-Fi, which will break the Remotix connection.

    Turn On Wi-Fi Assist

    1. Go to Settings > Cellular.
    2. Scroll down and turn ON Wi-Fi Assist.

    This allows apps like Waze to continue using cellular data even when connected to Wi-Fi with no internet.

    Recommended Setup

    1. Connect to the Police Detector Wi-Fi.
    2. Open Waze first and let maps/load data fully initialize.
    3. Then open Remotix.

    This helps "lock" Waze onto cellular data before iOS attempts to route traffic over Wi-Fi.

    Important

    If the iPhone displays a message that the Wi-Fi has no internet, do not tap "Use Cellular". Instead, tap "Keep Trying Wi-Fi".

    • Keep Trying Wi-Fi = keeps the Police Detector Wi-Fi connected for Remotix.
    • Use Cellular = may disconnect Wi-Fi and stop the Remotix/VNC connection.

    Best Practice

    1. Connect to Police Detector Wi-Fi
    2. Open Waze first
    3. If prompted, choose "Keep Trying Wi-Fi"
    4. Then open Remotix

    Android Setup for Police Detector + Waze / JBV1

    Android usually handles Wi-Fi with no internet better than iPhone, but some devices may still route traffic incorrectly. The steps below improve reliability. In some cases, an additional app may be required.

    Enable Mobile Data Always Active (Recommended)

    1. Go to Settings > About Phone
    2. Tap Software Information
    3. Tap Build Number 7 times (enables Developer Mode)
    4. Go back to Settings > Developer Options
    5. Turn ON Mobile Data Always Active

    This allows your phone to maintain a cellular data connection even when connected to Wi-Fi.

    Connect to Police Detector Wi-Fi

    1. Go to Settings > Wi-Fi
    2. Select Police Detector Wi-Fi
    3. Ensure Auto Reconnect is enabled

    Recommended App Usage

    1. Connect to Police Detector Wi-Fi
    2. Open Waze or JBV1
    3. Verify maps/data are loading correctly
    4. Then open your Police Detector interface (VNC or app)

    Optional: Improve Auto Switching

    Android will usually switch from home Wi-Fi to Police Detector Wi-Fi automatically as you drive away. To improve reliability:

    • Disable auto-reconnect on weak home Wi-Fi networks
    • Enable auto-connect on Police Detector Wi-Fi

    Additional Requirement (Some Devices)

    On some Android phones, the above settings may still not allow apps to use cellular data while connected to Wi-Fi. In these cases, install and use Speedify.

    • Download Speedify from the Google Play Store
    • Open the app and enable the connection
    • This allows simultaneous use of Wi-Fi (Police Detector) and cellular data (Waze / JBV1)

    Troubleshooting

    • If maps do not load, toggle Wi-Fi OFF and back ON
    • If needed, briefly toggle Airplane Mode ON then OFF
    • Ensure Mobile Data is enabled

    Best Practice

    1. Phone connects to Police Detector Wi-Fi automatically
    2. Cellular data remains active
    3. Waze or JBV1 runs using cellular data
    4. Police Detector interface runs over Wi-Fi

    Police Detector 10 minute Software Upgrade

    Software Upgrade

      Download Upgrade.html from email

    • Copy Upgrade.html from email to the USB provided - NO OTHER USB
    • The first time USB is used it is blank. Just click on USB20FD in the file manager not the file
    • Use a PC Wifi Keyboard and Mouse for the Upgrade by replacing the mini-key board remote usb on the usb 10 foot cable. Insert USB Flash Drive directly into the Computer Main Unit next to the Antenna USB
    • Follow the Video Instructions
    • Note: Password is all lower case. The Upgrade script command is ./upgradePD.sh. The new software is Upgrade.html
    • email to sherlocksales@thepolicedetector.com

    Antenna

    Police Detector 10 minute copy recordings to USB

    Copy Recordings

      Similar to Software Upgrade

    • Do all the same steps as Upgrade Above Except -
    • When you get to command ./upgradePD.sh type instead ./copyrecordings.sh
    • Review the Upgrade Video Instructions

    12 Volt Direct Wire Package

    Provides 12 Volt power for you monitor and mini-PC with hidden wires and directly to fuse box.

     

    This package contains fuse with connector, two plugs and two heat shrink tubing.

    Specify Mini Fuses or Standard Fuses when ordering. This item is not returnable.

    Purchase 16 gauage wire separately.

    Buy 18 Guage wire from Amazon

    Direct Wire Package Now Included with System Except wire and fuses