Iphone users.... alarm/remote start

slo4g63 · Oct 13, 2009, 01:27 PM

I searched and didnt see another thread:

Viper Smartstart with Iphone

Start your car from virtually anywhere with your iPhone!
What is Viper SmartStart?

Are you tired of carrying around another clunky remote control on your keyring, or finding yourself out of range when you really need to warm up or cool down your car before getting in? Now you can remote start or lock and unlock your car just by pushing a button on your iPhone or iPod Touch; using the exciting new Viper SmartStart app from Directed Electronics, the leader in vehicle security and remote start.

The simple graphical interface gives you control over the following features of your installed Viper remote start or security/remote start system:

Lock/arm
Unlock/disarm
Remote car starter
Trunk release
Panic or car finder

You can also control multiple vehicles – great for families! – and assign more than one user to control a vehicle. It's easy with SmartStart!

Viper SmartStart Module (VSM100)

If you already have a compatible Viper remote start system, you can add the VSM100 module to make your system SmartStart ready.

MSRP $299

VSM100 User's Guide

Experience SmartStart

iPhone or iPod Touch (not included)
This VSM100 Module
A compatible Viper system in your car

*** Service plan required. One year service plan included. $29.99/year after the first year.

*** Certain functions not available on all systems. Professional installation required.

Security/Remote Start Systems:
Viper 5902
Viper 5901
Viper 5701
Viper 5601 Remote Start Systems:
Viper 5501
Viper 5301
Viper 5101

Viper SmartStart System (VSS4000)

If you don't have a compatible Viper remote start system, the VSS4000 has everything you need to make your vehicle SmartStart ready.

MSRP $499

VSS4000 User's Guide

Experience SmartStart

iPhone or iPod Touch (not included)
This VSS4000 system installed in your car

*** Service plan required. One year service plan included. $29.99/year after the first year.

*** Certain functions not available on all systems. Professional installation required.

Grip Master · Oct 13, 2009, 01:31 PM

So you have to buy a Viper alarm, a Viper Smart module, an Iphone, and the app? just so you can start your car remotely?

Seems like a waste of $$ to me...

slo4g63 · Oct 13, 2009, 01:36 PM

This is probably more intended for people with iphones already or the ipod touch. For 500 bucks without being limited on distance plus car alarm, it's not a bad deal. Plus not having to carry around another key fob, sends alerts to your phone if I am reading this correctly.

App for att/iphone users is free, the 500 bucks covers the alarm and module. How's it a waste of money?

Gamble · Oct 13, 2009, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Grip Master

So you have to buy a Viper alarm, a Viper Smart module, an Iphone, and the app? just so you can start your car remotely?

Seems like a waste of $$ to me...

Yes use your iphone to start any car without a remote start

Seriously dude? You need the alarm, and the plug n play module and the iphone. This is also nothing new. The sell modules that you can call up and lock/unlock/start etc your car. The only "new" thing here is that it's an app and you don't have to dial a number.

Skylineracer · Oct 13, 2009, 01:40 PM

It's cool and all but damn $$$ I have a viper alam with the key fob and it's staying that way I am not spending 500$ to replace my remote with my iPhone

Grip Master · Oct 13, 2009, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Gamble

Yes use your iphone to start any car without a remote start

Seriously dude? You need the alarm, and the plug n play module and the iphone. This is also nothing new. The sell modules that you can call up and lock/unlock/start etc your car. The only "new" thing here is that it's an app and you don't have to dial a number.

Ok, so I already have an iphone, and I don't see the point in spending $500 so I can call my car and ask it to start itself

slo4g63 · Oct 13, 2009, 01:44 PM

yeah for some with viper alarms and iphones already, some may not want to spend the 300 to get the module. Me personally, I probably would, definitely looking into getting the 500 piece since I don't have the alarm and remote start here in Colorado is a plus during winter times.

being able to use the iphone as the fob is just another feature added to the many already available.

slo4g63 · Oct 13, 2009, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grip Master

Ok, so I already have an iphone, and I don't see the point in spending $500 so I can call my car and ask it to start itself

Then don't get it, pretty simple, this is just a thread to inform others in case they haven't seen or heard about it.

Gamble · Oct 13, 2009, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Grip Master

Ok, so I already have an iphone, and I don't see the point in spending $500 so I can call my car and ask it to start itself

Ok, if you have a remote start and an remote start all you need is the module. If you don't have an iphone use the model to call your phone and start your car.
It doesn't have to be $500+
I got a brand new prestige remote start for my car for $70. I also have picked up refurbed dei ones for $40 and a hornet (another dei brand) brand new for $20. Remote starts are dirt cheap now a days, it's the install you pay for. If you can install it yourself your money ahead.

Aseller · Oct 13, 2009, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by slo4g63

yeah for some with viper alarms and iphones already, some may not want to spend the 300 to get the module. Me personally, I probably would, definitely looking into getting the 500 piece since I don't have the alarm and remote start here in Colorado is a plus during winter times.

being able to use the iphone as the fob is just another feature added to the many already available.

Yoooo dooooood!! CO FTW! I wanna get this as well man. Let me know if you get it then I can check it out in person :-)

JDMonster · Oct 14, 2009, 03:35 PM

How about useing this product on the MR with the proximity key?

Daskid · Oct 14, 2009, 09:22 PM

F THAT!!!! I'll just run down in my garage!

blueberryyumyum · Oct 14, 2009, 09:46 PM

i personally had the 5901 in my 350z and i loved it.. but not even a year later i decided to sell my car. But that yearly fee sucks considering their saving money on the FOB.. but again nothings free in life right

JDMonster · Oct 14, 2009, 10:43 PM

I spoke with a installer and they said this has not released just yet. He also believes that they will offer a module that will make it compatible with cars that have the proximity FOB's.

tigeron · Nov 9, 2009, 06:42 PM

I have had remote start in Evo for over 4 years now. Seen this and had to do it. So I upgraded to the 5901 and the smartstart on Sunday(yesterday). Bought the unit from Best buy (sence they are the only ones currently selling it) installed with my friend on the side. Had to go back to Best Buy for them to activate it, they had no clue, 1 hours later finally got password for them to login to viper to set it up. Setup and working in less than two mins. With emailed password. There is a 3-5 second delay even at 30 miles away.
Tested it at work while someone was at home next to my car, using iphone on speaker phone, opened app then unlocked it, then started and stopped it. Distance was a min of 30 miles away.