start your car from your iphone

[mermaid007]

, does anyone think we can do this on our smartcars
By Keith Barry October 13, 2009 | 4:27 pm | Categories: Miscellaneous
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.

[forestacademy]

For that kind of cash + an I-Phone + an AT&T Contract with an I-Phone adder. I think I can walk out to my car in any weather

[Jeremy_Gunnels]

I like the idea and already currently own an Iphone and would buy the product for sure.!!

[Krootie]

Must be a young'n wanting that product and they should as they keep this economy going. But me ---> I want to enjoy looking at the snow flakes falling on my panorama roof and into my upturned face while walking towards the Smart. Love these 4 seasons here in "wild and wonderful". At my age, you don't know how many more seasons are left to enjoy. Remember to take the time to absorb natures gifts.

[cubefx]

So, technically you can start your Smart in your home garage and kill your mother-in-law and the cats with carbon monoxide while vacationing in Bahamas and later tell the Police that is not your fault because you accidentally press your iPhone in the pocket.

[Krootie]

Originally Posted by cubefx

So, technically you can start your Smart . . . . . . and kill your mother-in-law and the cats . . .

Hum, . . . ideas, ideas while watching PBS, "Murder Room".

Love your avatar! You create that?

[Mud Pie]

Originally Posted by cubefx

So, technically you can start your Smart in your home garage and kill your mother-in-law and the cats with carbon monoxide while vacationing in Bahamas and later tell the Police that is not your fault because you accidentally press your iPhone in the pocket.

That's kinda scary that your mind went there.....

[DHurt]

Originally Posted by Krootie

...you don't know how many more seasons are left to enjoy. Remember to take the time to absorb natures gifts.

I had a remote start device installed on my Jeep while I was stationed in Canada. At -40 there wasn't a lot of season enjoying going on!

[AdamAtSCD]

I just want a remote start. I dont need to be a thousand miles away. Does anyone have anyinfo on other remote starts that will work with a smart? I just moved to Colorado from Florida so I am attempting to make this thing called winter as comfortable as possible.

[mermaid007]

so has anyone put in this viper smartstart to the smartcar 451..and used it with your iphone..was it hard to do?