Viper Smart Start
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Viper Smart Start
So I recently had the SmartStart module added to my Viper alarm system.
The best feature for me is being able to check the status of my car using the smartphone app. I also like being able to receive an email and/or text message if the alarm on your car is triggered--- a pretty neat feature when you are out of range of the 2-way remote that come with your alarm/remote start system.
The app itself has worked very consistently for me-- it works off the cellular networks so as long as you get a cellular signal, it works. I have found that if you don't close the app after you send a command to your car, it sometimes goes into a sleep mode so that when you send another command later, it sometimes doesn't communicate with the car and you get an error message.
I just make sure to close the app after each time I use it instead of keeping it open all the time and it has worked flawlessly since.
The best feature for me is being able to check the status of my car using the smartphone app. I also like being able to receive an email and/or text message if the alarm on your car is triggered--- a pretty neat feature when you are out of range of the 2-way remote that come with your alarm/remote start system.
The app itself has worked very consistently for me-- it works off the cellular networks so as long as you get a cellular signal, it works. I have found that if you don't close the app after you send a command to your car, it sometimes goes into a sleep mode so that when you send another command later, it sometimes doesn't communicate with the car and you get an error message.
I just make sure to close the app after each time I use it instead of keeping it open all the time and it has worked flawlessly since.
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From: Destin, FL
wow thats pretty awesome. I had the viper installed on my civic prior to my max and I had nothing but problems (probably due to the installer) but ive been leery so ive stayed away from it. Glad its working out for you.
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I was on the fence on getting it due to some of the mediocre reviews. While I was getting it installed, the installer said that he heard that Viper/Directed was coming out with a new version that works better in parking garages, etc. He wasn't sure if it was a brand new module or just an upgrade to their cellular network...
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The SmartStart Module was added this year-- $150 (included installation).
Work was done at the Best Buy store in Downers Grove. Ask for Leo the installer-- he knows his stuff...
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