Speed ​​traps – Simple trick, the speed camera app starts automatically when you get in

The legal situation when using speed camera warning apps is confusing in Germany, because that

Law
refers explicitly only to the person driving the vehicle. Passengers can use speed camera warning apps and verbally warn the driver, and drivers can also check the speed camera warnings before starting their journey or during breaks.

It is not known whether many Germans simply read the text of the law very carefully or whether they are not deterred by the threat of punishment (75 euros, 1 point in Flensburg). But according to surveys, many motorists also use speed camera warning devices in this country. So it’s not surprising that Germany’s most popular driver’s app warns of speed cameras.

Blitzer.de Plus for Android and Blitzer.de Pro for iPhone cost a few euros and it can be particularly annoying if you have the app on your cell phone but simply forget to start it in time. With the right settings, this works automatically when you get into the car.

Set up autostart on Android

Android users who connect their mobile phone to the car via Bluetooth find it particularly easy to set up an autostart: the corresponding setting is located directly in Blitzer.de Plus.

Open the app menu and shimmy over
settings
to
General
and
Automatic start
. You need to select the appropriate Bluetooth connection that you want the app to respond to. It is also recommended to put a tick at the bottom behind
Automatic stop
to put. Then the app is also closed when you leave the car and the Bluetooth connection to the infotainment system is terminated.

Important:
The makers of the app point out that various energy saving measures from Android can interfere. Blitzer.de Plus is not yet compatible with Android Auto, but can be used in parallel.

Set up autostart with iPhone

iPhone users can automate Blitzer.de Pro via the Shortcuts app. To do this, launch the app and tap at the bottom
Automation
and then up
Create personal automation
.

How you proceed depends on how you use the iPhone in the car. If you use Apple CarPlay, go to CarPlay > Next > Add action > Scripts > Open app > App > Select > Blitzer.de Pro > Next > Confirm before executing OFF > Do not confirm > Done.

For Bluetooth connections use nach
Create personal automation
following path: Bluetooth > Select device > Next > Add action > Scripts > Open app > App > Select > Blitzer.de Pro > Next > Done.

Important:
iOS does not allow apps to be started fully automatically, and Face ID protection kicks in with CarPlay. The Bluetooth connection also requires confirmation from the user that the app can start. The app also continues to run if the CarPlay or Bluetooth connection is disconnected. An automatic stop via shortcuts is currently not possible.

Speed ​​camera warnings even more convenient

The small OOONO CO-Driver NO1 gadget warns you of speed cameras even more conveniently than a smartphone app. The real-time data from Blitzer.de is used in the background.