Directed SmartStart - Control & locate car

Begin, find, and manage your vehicle from nearly anywhere using your Android smartphone!

“Transforming the cloud-connected car into a reality”

- Edmunds.com

"Certainly, one of the most impressive apps I've encountered"

- GIZMODO

The newly launched 5th generation Directed SmartStart application makes it simpler than ever to connect with and manage your vehicle – featuring real-time updates through the refreshed dashboards, as well as control through your Wear OS smartwatch!

- Incorporate a Directed SmartStart GPS module into your vehicle's remote start or security system, allowing you to start, lock, and unlock your car from just about anywhere. You can also track your car's location, share that information with others, and receive alerts if your Directed SmartStart-protected vehicle is speeding or deviates from designated areas.

- For the peak connected car experience, set up a complete Directed SmartStart Digital System which will provide engine runtime and real-time status on your preferred app dashboard. Receive notifications if your vehicle triggers a diagnostic code, or monitor fuel, battery, or odometer levels directly within the app!

- All 4G LTE GPS modules are equipped with a complimentary 30-day GPS trial to allow you to explore the exciting features immediately, along with an option for a full year of free Basic service. Upgrade to Secure service for two-way control confirmations, or enhance your level with GPS or Small Fleet & Family packages for comprehensive car control and monitoring, alongside extended warranty and theft protection.

The elegant and contemporary dashboards found in the Directed SmartStart 5.3 mobile application give you immediate access to the following functionalities of your installed remote start or security/remote start systems:

- Lock/arm

- Unlock/disarm

- Remote car starter

- Trunk release

- Panic

- Aux channels

Simply follow these three straightforward steps to set up Directed SmartStart:

1) Download the free Directed SmartStart application

2) Have a SmartStart system installed in your vehicle

3) Create your account and begin using your SmartStart system

Directed SmartStart also offers Directed Motor Club, which grants convenient 24/7 access to our nationwide roadside assistance network. Press a button within the app to connect for towing services due to breakdowns or accidents, or help with issues like dead batteries or flat tires. Member roadside assistance is complimentary with Secure or higher-level service plans and prior registration. Even without signing up, you can access the guest program for similar quality service at a fixed rate.

Newest attributes:

- Access real-time status on your favorite dashboard! Instantly check remote start runtime or verify door locks and more simply by opening the app! (for digital systems only)

- Track battery status, odometer readings, and fuel levels on the extended Status page (requires a digital system, some features may not be applicable to all vehicles)

- User-friendly widget for executing commands with just one touch from your home screen

- Start, lock, or unlock your vehicle via your Wear OS smartwatch, or send other commands.

- Get alert notifications on both your smartphone and Wear OS smartwatch

- Four customizable dashboards and launch page options – tailor the app to suit your usage preferences

- Innovative dashboard "swipe up to start" option prevents accidental remote start commands

- Map feature integrates GPS and SmartPark functions fluidly – locate your vehicle or find where you parked

- Manage notifications: Each user can decide how they wish to receive alerts or any other notifications. Choose from push notifications with personalized sounds, email, or SMS (SMS notifications may not be available outside North America)

Directed SmartStart: Telepathic Control for Your Vehicle, Wherever Life Takes You

The first time I started my SUV from a rainy airport terminal—watching real-time headlights flicker on via my watch—felt less like technology and more like automotive sorcery. Directed SmartStart 5.3 transforms your phone into a vehicular command center with startling elegance. Beyond the obvious thrill of remote starts on frosty mornings, its genius lies in contextual awareness. The dashboard doesn’t just show locks/ignition status; it anticipates needs. At 2 AM, a subtle vibration warned me my trunk was unsecured. During a road trip, real-time fuel/odometer tracking silenced "are we there yet?" debates. And the geofencing? When my teen driver exceeded speed limits near school zones, the app pinged me instantly—not as a spy tool, but as a guardian angel.

Integration is seamless. Wear OS controls are no gimmick; sketching a pattern on my watch to unlock for groceries (hands full!) was pure future-nostalgia. The redesigned dashboards prioritize what matters: one-swipe engine starts (accident-proofed!), battery health alerts before failures, and even DTC code notifications that saved a $500 mechanic visit. While the 30-day GPS trial dazzles, the Secure tier’s two-way confirmation (feeling the locks thunk via haptic feedback) justifies the upgrade. This isn’t just remote control—it’s a dialogue with your machine.

Quick Questions Answered:

Q: Does remote start work anywhere or only nearby?

A: Truly global! Uses cellular networks (4G LTE module). Started my car from a Tokyo hotel while it sat in Chicago.

Q: How difficult is hardware installation?

A: Professional installation required (~1-2 hrs). DIY possible but voids warranty. Dealers include certified technicians.

Q: Is the "free Basic service" actually useful?

A: Limited but functional! Supports remote lock/unlock/start. GPS tracking, alerts, and diagnostics require Secure/GPS tiers.

Q: Can I share access without giving full control?

A: Yes! Granular permissions: "Location only" for worried parents, or "Unlock/Start" for trusted friends.

Q: How reliable is theft protection?

A: Combines GPS tracking + geofence alerts + speed monitoring. Not anti-theft prevention, but recovery odds skyrocket.

Q: Does Wear OS integration support all commands?

A: Yes! Start/stop, lock/unlock, trunk release, panic mode, and aux controls—all accessible via watch.

Q: What if my car loses cellular signal?

A: Commands queue until connection resumes. Critical alerts (theft movement) use SMS fallback if enabled.

Q: How accurate are fuel/battery readings?

A: Within 5% margin for modern vehicles (2010+). Reads directly via OBD-II where supported.

For drivers craving peace of mind or technophiles hungry for seamless integration, Directed SmartStart isn’t an app—it’s automotive telepathy. The $99/year Secure tier pays for itself in avoided parking tickets, jump-starts, and pure, unadulterated convenience.