How to set up the anti-radar “Strelka” on the Xiaomi smartphone: the full guide 2026

Smartphones have become an integral part of many drivers’ daily lives. Xiaomi smartphones, because of their performance and flexibility, are great for working with anti-radar applications, including the popular Strelka system. However, not all users know how to properly configure such software to work stably, do not drain the battery and warn about cameras and radar in a timely manner.

In this article, we’ll go through all the nuances from choosing the best app to fine-tuning notifications and integrating with other services, learn how to avoid false positives, save battery power, and even automate anti-radar launch when you start your trip, and also analyze the typical mistakes that Xiaomi users make when setting up such systems.

It is important to understand that Strelka is not only the name of a specific complex of photo-video fixation, but also the general designation of such systems in colloquial speech. In the context of mobile applications, the “Shooter’s anti-radar” usually means programs that can recognize and notify about the operation of stationary and mobile cameras, including Strelka-ST, AutoHurricane, Cris-P and others. On Xiaomi, these applications work especially efficiently thanks to an optimized operating system. MIUI Supporting background processes.

But before you start setting up, let’s figure out what applications are worth considering, and what features Xiaomi needs to take into account for their correct operation.

What anti-radar applications support “Strelka” on Xiaomi

There are dozens of apps on the market that are positioned as anti-radar, but not all of them work equally well with cameras like Strelka and are optimized for the same type of radar. MIUI. Here are the most tested and functional options:

• 📱 Yandex.Navigator is a built-in alert module for cameras, including Strelka, with regular base updates. Free but requires an Internet connection.
• 🚗 Radarbot is a specialized application that supports offline maps and manually adds dots.
• 🔍 Traffic police camera: Radar is a domestic software with a focus on Russian fixation systems, including Strelka-ST and AutoUragan.
• 🌍 Waze is an international navigator with camera alert function, but the Shooter database is updated by users, which can lead to errors.
• 🛡️ Shooter's radar PRO — It's a highly specialized application for the Strelka complexes.

It’s especially important for Xiaomi to choose apps that don’t conflict with battery optimization. MIUI. For example, Waze and Yandex.Navigator often "fall asleep" in the background, if you do not configure exceptions.

Also, some apps require access to geolocation in Always mode, which can affect autonomy. On Xiaomi, this is customized separately, and we will talk about this in the next section.

Preparation of Xiaomi smartphone to work with anti-radar

Before installing the application, you need to prepare the smartphone itself so that the anti-radar works stably and does not turn off in the background.

1. Disable battery optimization for the application

Nana MIUI By default, aggressive optimization is enabled, which can kill background processes:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Select your radar (such as Radarbot).
3. Press Battery Optimization → No restrictions.
4. Turn on Auto Start and Background Activity.

Geolocation settings

For accurate anti-radar operation, constant access to the radar is required. GPS. At Xiaomi, it's set up like this:

1. Open Settings → Privacy → Permissions → Geodata.
2. Find your radar application and set the resolution Always.
3. Enable High Accuracy in Location Settings.

3. Authorization for notification

To prevent camera alerts from being blocked:

1. Go to Settings → Notifications → Notifications Management.
2. Select the app and turn on all the switches (pop-ups, sound, vibration).
3. In Sound Settings, set a unique signal for the anti-radar so as not to be confused with other alerts.

Battery optimization for the application is disabled |

Geolocation permit is set to “Always»|

High precision included GPS|

All types of notifications are allowed|

Appendix added to auto-start exceptions-->

If you use MIUI 14 or later, note the Deep Optimization feature, which can block background processes even for permission applications. In this case, add radar to Settings. → Special permits → Deep optimization → Exceptions.

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi Note 12 or X-ray) POCO X5) post-update MIUI 14 reset autorun settings. Check them after each major update!

Step-by-step setting up the anti-radar "Strelka" in the application

Consider the setup process using Radarbot, one of the most popular anti-radar devices for Xiaomi. The interface of other applications may be slightly different, but the general logic remains.

Step 1: Installation and first start

Download the app from Google Play or Mi App Store (if available).

• Allow access to geolocation (always).
• Choose the type of transport (car, truck, etc.).
• Download offline maps for your region (if you have such an option).

Step 2: Set up the “Shooter” alerts

1. Go to Settings. → Alerts → Types of cameras.
2. Turn on the options: 📸 Arrow-ST (photo-video recording) 🎥 Auto Hurricane (video recording) 🚦 Chris-P (radar complex)

Distance of alert

300-500 meters

800–1000 meters

Step 3: Personalize the sound signals

To avoid missing the alert:

• B Settings → Select the Loudness of Alerts to the Maximum.
• Download or select a unique sound for Shooter (e.g., a voice message, “Attention, Shooter!”).
• Turn on the alert every 10-15 seconds if the camera is far away.

Step 4: Additional functions

• 🔄 Auto-start when connected to a Bluetooth headset or tape recorder – convenient for automatic switching on when starting a trip.
• 📊 Travel statistics – analysis of average speed, number of positives, etc.
• 🚨 Police mode – hides the app from prying eyes (useful in some regions where anti-radar is prohibited).

For maximum accuracy, it is recommended to update the camera database at least 1 time a week. In Radarbot and the Traffic Safety Camera, this is done automatically, but you can start manual checks in the settings.

Optimizing the anti-radar on Xiaomi: battery and performance savings

One of the main problems with using anti-radar on smartphones is the high battery consumption, which can be partially compensated for by the correct settings on Xiaomi.

Energy saving regimes

• 🔋 Include the Adaptive Battery in Settings → Battery, but add radar in exceptions.
• ⚡ Use Performance Mode while traveling if your smartphone supports this feature.
• 🌙 At night or when simple, transfer the application to Sleep Mode (if there is such an option).

2. Settings GPS

• Turn off Wi-Fi scanning and Bluetooth scanning in location settings – they are not needed for anti-radar operation, but consume charge.
• Use only. GPS (without GLONASS, if the accuracy in your area is sufficient.

Background activity

• Limit background activity of other applications (social networks, messengers) so that they do not interfere with the anti-radar.
• B Settings → Permits → Autostart Turn Off Autostart for Unnecessary Applications.

On Xiaomi smartphones with Snapdragon processor (for example, POCO F5 Xiaomi 13 Anti-Radars are more stable than on devices with MediaTek, due to better optimization GPS-If you have a model on MediaTek (for example, Redmi Note 11), it is recommended to update the software more often and monitor the temperature of the device - overheating can lead to failures in determining the location.

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If the radar starts to “glutch” (does not show cameras or gives false positives), try clearing the app cache in Settings. → Annexes → Application management → Storage. It often solves problems without reinstallation.

Integration of anti-radar with other services on Xiaomi

For maximum convenience, anti-radar can be integrated with other smartphone and car functions. Here are some useful scenarios:

1. Automatic start when connected to Bluetooth

Many drivers connect their smartphone to a radio or Bluetooth headset, and Xiaomi can set up automatic anti-radar launch when connected:

• Use the MacroDroid app or the built-in Automation feature in MIUI 14+.
• Create a rule: If → Bluetooth device connected (name of your radio recorder) → Then → Launch the application (anti-radar).

2. Voice Alerts via Google Assistant

If you have Google Assistant installed, you can configure voice commands:

• Say, “OK Google, turn on Radarbot” to launch the app.
• Or, "Okay, Google, where's the nearest Arrow?" to check the cameras on the route.

3. Display on the car screen (Android Auto)

If your car supports Android Auto, you can display the radar on the screen:

• Make sure the app supports Android Auto (such as Radarbot or Yandex.Navigator).
• In Android Auto settings, add anti-radar to the list of allowed apps.
• Set up camera notifications on top of the map.

4. Synchronization with the navigator

Many anti-radar systems (e.g. Yandex.Navigator) are already integrated with maps, but if you use a separate application, you can:

• Export a route from a navigator (like Google Maps) and upload it to an anti-radar system to analyze cameras on the way.
• Use the Floating Window (if supported) to see the navigator map and the radar alerts simultaneously.

⚠️ Note: When using Android Auto on some Xiaomi models (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T) There may be a conflict between the navigator and the anti-radar, in which case try to disable optimization for both applications or use one universal solution (for example, Yandex.Navigator with built-in anti-radar).

Solving typical problems when setting up anti-radar on Xiaomi

Even after setting up correctly, Xiaomi users may face difficulties, and we will examine the most common and ways to solve them.

1. Anti-radar doesn't alert cameras

Possible causes and solutions:

• 🔕 Notifications turned off – check permissions in Settings → Notifications.
• 📵 No internet – some apps require an online connection to update the database.
• 📍 Weak signal. GPS — Go out to the open area or restart your smartphone.
• 🔄 Obsolete Camera Base – Update Data Manually in App Settings.

2.The app closes in the background

It's a typical problem. MIUI. Decisions:

• ⚡ Add the application to Battery Optimization Excludions (see Smartphone Preparation section»).
• 🔄 Turn off Adaptive Brightness and Energy Saving Mode during your trips.
• 📱 Check if the Security App is killing you (antivirus) MIUI). Add radar to the whitelist.

3. False positives

If the radar is activated on non-existent cameras:

• 🗺️ Update the maps and camera base in the app settings.
• 🔍 Reduce the distance of the warning in urban areas (e.g. up to 200 meters).
• 🚫 Turn off mobile radar alerts if they are not relevant to your region.

4. Fast battery discharge

How to reduce the cost:

• 🔋 Turn off Background Base Update and Manually Update Before Travel.
• 📴 Reduce the frequency of the survey GPS (if there is such a setting).
• 🌑 Use a Dark Theme in the app (saves you charge) AMOLED-screen).

If the problem persists, try an alternative app (for example, use Radarbot instead of Waze) and check if the radar is in conflict with other programs, such as Google Maps or Yandex.Maps.

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If the radar stopped working after the update MIUI, Reset the permission settings for the application and reset them. Often updates reset the battery optimization exceptions.

Legality of anti-radar use in 2026

The legality of anti-radar systems in Russia remains controversial, and it is important to understand the difference between the types of devices:

Passive anti-radar (information)

• 📱 Applications on a smartphone that notify about stationary cameras (including Strelka) are not prohibited by law, as they do not affect the operation of radars.
• 🗺️ They use the coordinates of the cameras, which is in the public domain (for example, on the traffic police website).

2. Active radar silencers

• 🚫 Devices that suppress radar signal (for example, anti-radar antirad) are prohibited and qualify as a means of radio-electronic suppression (Article 13.3 of the Administrative Code of the Russian Federation).
• 📵 Their use can lead to a fine of up to 50 000 rubles and confiscation of the device.

3.Gray zones

• ⚠️ Some apps (like Radar Bot) have a Police Mode feature that hides the interface when the inspector stops.
• 🔍 Notifications about mobile radars (for example, Berkut or Iskra) are not formally prohibited, but their use can be regarded as an attempt to evade responsibility.

In 2026, there are no official bans on anti-radar information applications, but there is always a risk of changing the law, for example, in some regions (for example, Moscow, St. Petersburg), local authorities may tighten the rules.

⚠️ Note: In Belarus and Kazakhstan, the rules may differ! For example, in Kazakhstan, the use of any anti-radar (including applications) is prohibited and punishable by a fine of up to 20 MCI (about 70,000 tenge.

FAQ: Frequent questions about setting up the Strelka anti-radar on Xiaomi