Start Your Car from your iPhone: There's an app for that!

JasG37 · 10-16-2009, 01:40 AM

Remote starters are always a popular holiday gift in Northern climes, so particularly lazy shoppers will be heartened to learn one can be downloaded on iTunes. The Viper SmartStart from Directed Electronics is an iPhone-compatible remote starter capable of warming up or cooling down a car. Even if you’re not a fan of letting your car idle in a parking lot, Viper says the SmartStart could come in handy for remotely locking or unlocking the doors, popping the trunk or even sounding the car alarm.
Best of all, instead of pointing a squared-off keyfob at a car that’s parked a mere 30 feet away, you can start your car from anywhere provided there’s a cell phone signal.

“Our customers have consistently told us that the two most important features in a remote starter are range and user interface,” Directed Electronics president Kevin Duffy said in a statement. “We developed the Viper SmartStart in response. Range is virtually unlimited, and iPhone owners can use the elegant touch-screen interface they already carry in their pocket.”
The SmartStart can either be installed separately for $499 or mated to an existing remote starter for $299. There’s also an annual service charge, which tacks on an additional $29.99 a year. The system is also compatible with the iPod Touch, but its range is limited to within existing WiFi networks.

g37mobbin · 10-16-2009, 02:18 AM

been thinking about pulling the trigger for this...

619G-ride · 10-16-2009, 02:34 AM

saw it at my work today... it was awesome

GeeeeOhhhh · 10-16-2009, 02:37 AM

i doubt they have a remote start on our vehicle since we have the chip in our key, unless we leave the keys in our car, and have it enable the brakes...which is not safe...someone research on this, plus i read here about remote start and it cost $1000...

gan78mao · 10-16-2009, 03:24 AM

someone buy this app and try it out!!! that would be cool!!!

mredgar2005 · 10-16-2009, 12:38 PM

gen78, you DO realize how this works don't you?? You don't just BUY the app willie nillie and start your car. You've got to have the alarm installed in your car first.

sbmwg37s · 10-16-2009, 01:03 PM

This is cool.
But kinda not worth paying an annual charge..

GeeeeOhhhh · 10-16-2009, 01:22 PM

it's a viper alarm system with a cellphone like service, free for the 1st year then like 30 bucks a year or so? But ya, gotta find a way to get around the hold the brake to push start and of course have to leave your key or get a transponder chip that's in the key fob and have that in the car. And needs to bypass it so it doesn't think it's a keyfob so people can't unlock your door and start your car, a lot more to it then putting it on a honda.

shumby · 10-16-2009, 01:50 PM

i got a quote from my installer today. $1079 for the remote started to work with my 09 FX50S or G37s. installed lifetime warrenty and free transfer to a new car if i sell.

Hey Stephen,

In regards to getting remote starters installed in your 09 g37s and 09fx50s a top of the like two way remote starter installed with your push button start, locks, factory security, and chipped keys all tied in would cost $1079 for each vehicle. A life time guarentee for both your vehicle and the labour are included. The unit model is a titan ts151a rated at 4000 ft range. For any other questions feel free to reply to this email or call in at any time.

Thanks!

Anders MacPherson
Certified Radio west general Inquires
780 439 4049

Not sure if this will work with the "text to start" system they have but i think it will.

GeeeeOhhhh · 10-16-2009, 01:58 PM

nope has to be the viper alarm system with that cellphone option....somone call viper and inquire on it!

shumby · 10-16-2009, 02:00 PM

viper is not the only starter that has this option. maybe the i-phone app. but other have this option

shumby · 10-16-2009, 02:05 PM

He must have been on top of the computer. here is his reply

On Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 11:53 AM, Stephen Humby wrote:

Thank you for you prompt responce. I am also wondering if this will work with the new cellphone application to start the car via text? As well what are you wait times for install and how long for the install. I am out of the country and returning the end of this month. I will be into see you about an appointment to get this installed.

Hey Stephen,

We are currently booking about 10 days out, and can add the tms100 module for text start to the systems at the same time. for a tms100 the installed price is $420 while installed a remote starter.

Thanks!
Anders MacPherson
780 439 4049

shumby · 10-16-2009, 02:17 PM

and his latest reply

Hey for the tms100 you end up having a seperate phone number that you send the text codes to, the phone number is provided through rogers wireless so you get great coverage all across north america. The charge is on average about 10 per month.

Thanks!
Anders MacPherson

DJ Hellfire · 10-16-2009, 07:41 PM

I saw this feature on YouTube , but it was a spoof. Didn't think it actually existed. Wow.

Rapture37 · 10-16-2009, 07:53 PM

Damn this would be nice to have on the super hot or cold days.

Remote start it before you get in from ur phone. Interesting.

10-16-2009, 01:40 AM	#1
JasG37 Registered User Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 15	Start Your Car from your iPhone: There's an app for that! Remote starters are always a popular holiday gift in Northern climes, so particularly lazy shoppers will be heartened to learn one can be downloaded on iTunes. The Viper SmartStart from Directed Electronics is an iPhone-compatible remote starter capable of warming up or cooling down a car. Even if you’re not a fan of letting your car idle in a parking lot, Viper says the SmartStart could come in handy for remotely locking or unlocking the doors, popping the trunk or even sounding the car alarm. Best of all, instead of pointing a squared-off keyfob at a car that’s parked a mere 30 feet away, you can start your car from anywhere provided there’s a cell phone signal. “Our customers have consistently told us that the two most important features in a remote starter are range and user interface,” Directed Electronics president Kevin Duffy said in a statement. “We developed the Viper SmartStart in response. Range is virtually unlimited, and iPhone owners can use the elegant touch-screen interface they already carry in their pocket.” The SmartStart can either be installed separately for $499 or mated to an existing remote starter for $299. There’s also an annual service charge, which tacks on an additional $29.99 a year. The system is also compatible with the iPod Touch, but its range is limited to within existing WiFi networks.

10-16-2009, 02:18 AM	#2
g37mobbin turn my SWAG on 2009 Infiniti G37 Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 649	been thinking about pulling the trigger for this... __________________ You got 2 doors? Well i got 2 more

10-16-2009, 02:34 AM	#3
619G-ride Registered User Trader Score: (1) Join Date: May 2008 Location: So Cal Posts: 303	saw it at my work today... it was awesome __________________ 08 PG G37S 6MT \| BlueBats \| Eibach \| 20% Tint \| HPA 6Ks \| SPL \| Hotchkis \| 20MM

10-16-2009, 02:37 AM	#4
GeeeeOhhhh Registered User 2008 Infiniti G37 Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lancaster, California LA:G's Problem Solver Posts: 6,684	i doubt they have a remote start on our vehicle since we have the chip in our key, unless we leave the keys in our car, and have it enable the brakes...which is not safe...someone research on this, plus i read here about remote start and it cost $1000... __________________ [Super Rare Athens Blue G37][www.TeamLAGs.com]

10-16-2009, 03:24 AM	#5
gan78mao Registered User Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SoCal, Irvine Posts: 2,806	someone buy this app and try it out!!! that would be cool!!! __________________ 6MT/SPONSORED BY LE/LMT Edition/iForged/JP Vizage/Eibach/www.lmted.com/

10-16-2009, 12:38 PM	#6
mredgar2005 Registered User Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 133	gen78, you DO realize how this works don't you?? You don't just BUY the app willie nillie and start your car. You've got to have the alarm installed in your car first. __________________ 2008 G37 Journey OB \| Premium Package \| 5% Tint \| Red Brembo Calipers \|

10-16-2009, 01:03 PM	#7
sbmwg37s Registered User Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Santa Barbara CA Posts: 627	This is cool. But kinda not worth paying an annual charge.. __________________ 2009 MW G37s 6MTㅡAll parts supplied by Amplified Motorsport

10-16-2009, 01:22 PM	#8
GeeeeOhhhh Registered User 2008 Infiniti G37 Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lancaster, California LA:G's Problem Solver Posts: 6,684	it's a viper alarm system with a cellphone like service, free for the 1st year then like 30 bucks a year or so? But ya, gotta find a way to get around the hold the brake to push start and of course have to leave your key or get a transponder chip that's in the key fob and have that in the car. And needs to bypass it so it doesn't think it's a keyfob so people can't unlock your door and start your car, a lot more to it then putting it on a honda. __________________ [Super Rare Athens Blue G37][www.TeamLAGs.com]

10-16-2009, 01:50 PM	#9
shumby Premier Member Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: With your mom Posts: 1,959	i got a quote from my installer today. $1079 for the remote started to work with my 09 FX50S or G37s. installed lifetime warrenty and free transfer to a new car if i sell. Hey Stephen, In regards to getting remote starters installed in your 09 g37s and 09fx50s a top of the like two way remote starter installed with your push button start, locks, factory security, and chipped keys all tied in would cost $1079 for each vehicle. A life time guarentee for both your vehicle and the labour are included. The unit model is a titan ts151a rated at 4000 ft range. For any other questions feel free to reply to this email or call in at any time. Thanks! Anders MacPherson Certified Radio west general Inquires 780 439 4049 Not sure if this will work with the "text to start" system they have but i think it will.

10-16-2009, 01:58 PM	#10
GeeeeOhhhh Registered User 2008 Infiniti G37 Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lancaster, California LA:G's Problem Solver Posts: 6,684	nope has to be the viper alarm system with that cellphone option....somone call viper and inquire on it! __________________ [Super Rare Athens Blue G37][www.TeamLAGs.com]

10-16-2009, 02:00 PM	#11
shumby Premier Member Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: With your mom Posts: 1,959	viper is not the only starter that has this option. maybe the i-phone app. but other have this option

10-16-2009, 02:05 PM	#12
shumby Premier Member Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: With your mom Posts: 1,959	He must have been on top of the computer. here is his reply On Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 11:53 AM, Stephen Humby wrote: Thank you for you prompt responce. I am also wondering if this will work with the new cellphone application to start the car via text? As well what are you wait times for install and how long for the install. I am out of the country and returning the end of this month. I will be into see you about an appointment to get this installed. Hey Stephen, We are currently booking about 10 days out, and can add the tms100 module for text start to the systems at the same time. for a tms100 the installed price is $420 while installed a remote starter. Thanks! Anders MacPherson 780 439 4049

10-16-2009, 02:17 PM	#13
shumby Premier Member Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: With your mom Posts: 1,959	and his latest reply Hey for the tms100 you end up having a seperate phone number that you send the text codes to, the phone number is provided through rogers wireless so you get great coverage all across north america. The charge is on average about 10 per month. Thanks! Anders MacPherson

10-16-2009, 07:41 PM	#14
DJ Hellfire Premier Member Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 315	I saw this feature on YouTube , but it was a spoof. Didn't think it actually existed. Wow. __________________ 2009 G37S Sedan RWD, Blue Slate, Nav, Premium, Auto

10-16-2009, 07:53 PM	#15
Rapture37 LA G Club Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Valencia, CA Posts: 583	Damn this would be nice to have on the super hot or cold days. Remote start it before you get in from ur phone. Interesting. __________________ •08' G37s•Nav•STILLEN Gen.3 CAI•Berk HFC's•Magnaflow CB•CobbAP•TanabeCoils•20"XIX•

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