Directed SmartStart5.4.5

Start, locate and control your car from virtually anywhere with your iPhone or Apple watch!

"Making the cloud-connected car a reality"
- Edmunds.com

"Without a doubt, one of the coolest apps I've ever seen"
- GIZMODO

With the release of its all-new 5th generation Directed SmartStart app, connecting with and controlling your vehicle is easier than ever - including real time status via the updated dashboards, and control via your Apple watch!

- Add a Directed SmartStart GPS module to the Directed remote start or security system in your car so you can start, lock and unlock your car from virtually anywhere. You can also locate your car, share its location with your friends or family, and get safety notifications if your Directed SmartStart-protected car is speeding or goes where it's not supposed to go.

- For the ultimate connected car experience, install a complete Directed SmartStart Digital System and you’ll also get engine runtime and real time status on your choice of app dashboard. Get notified if your vehicle sets a diagnostic code, or check your fuel, battery, or odometer right in the app!

- All 4G LTE GPS modules come with a free 30-day GPS trial so you can check out the cool features right away, and there’s even an option for a year of free Basic service. Step up to Secure service to get 2-way control confirmations or add GPS or Small Fleet & Family for the ultimate in car control and monitoring along with extended warranty and theft protection.

The sleek, modern dashboards of Directed SmartStart 5.3 mobile app give you fingertip 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
- Aux channels

Follow these three simple steps to get Directed SmartStart:
1) Download the free Directed SmartStart app
2) Get a SmartStart system installed in your vehicle
3) Set up your account, and start using your SmartStart system

Directed SmartStart also includes Directed Motor Club, providing convenient 24/7 access to our nationwide roadside assistance network. Just press a button in the app to get connected for towing due to breakdown or accidents, or assistance with a dead battery or flat tire. Member roadside assistance is free with Secure or higher level service plans and pre-registration. Even if you don’t sign up, you can use the guest program for the same great service at a fixed cost.

Latest features:

- Real time status on your favorite dashboard! Check the remote start runtime or whether your doors are locked and more instantly just by opening the app! (digital systems only)

- Monitor the battery, odometer, and fuel level in the extended Status page (requires a digital system, some features may not be supported on all vehicles)

- Convenient widget for one-touch command execution without needing to open the app first

- Start, lock, unlock or locate your car using your Apple watch, or send other commands

- Receive alert notifications on your phone and Apple watch

- Four user-selectable dashboards and launch page settings - now you can customize the app for the way you use it

- Modern dashboard "swipe up to start" feature eliminates accidental remote start commands

- Map page integrates GPS and SmartPark features seamlessly - locate your vehicle, or track down where you parked

- Manage notifications: Each user can select how they want to receive alerts or other notifications. Choose from push alerts with custom sound effects, email, or SMS (SMS alerts may not be available outside North America)

Version History This app has been updated by Apple to prepare for watchOS 27 compatibility. No new features are included.

bug fixes and enhancements 5.4.5 09/25/2025 bug fixes and enhancements 5.4.4 05/01/2025 - Bug fixes 5.4.3 12/13/2024 Please note we've restored widget functionality, it will now open the app and execute the command from the app.
This is temporary while we work with Apple to restore independent widget functionality, 5.4.2 12/05/2024 Minor enhancements and bugs fixes 5.4.1 12/20/2022 App now supports three languages, English, Spanish and French
Now supports EV battery level (digital systems only)
Biometric support for passcode 5.4.0 05/19/2022 - Fixed passcode issue and other improvements. 5.3.8 02/02/2022 Fixed login issues and other improvements. 5.3.7 12/24/2021 Fixed login issues and other improvements. 5.3.6 12/20/2021 - Bug fixes and improvements 5.3.5 07/27/2021 5.3.4 New Feature:
- Cabin Temperature

5.3.3 Feature:
- Remote Start Runtime Reset

5.3 Features:
- Battery Voltage
- Fuel Level
- Odometer

Real Time Status bar provides instant feedback on:
- Remote start runtime
- Vehicle locked/unlocked
- Door, trunk, and hood open/close status
- Alert and panic notification

*Features above require the Directed SmartStart 5.3.x App, a SmartStart Pro with a DS4 or another digital system, or a Connect device with a DS4

Note: Some features are vehicle dependent and may not be supported 5.3.4 05/10/2021 5.3.3 New Feature:
- Remote Start Runtime Reset

5.3 New Features:
- Battery Voltage
- Fuel Level
- Odometer

The Real Time Status bar provides instant feedback on:
- Remote start runtime
- Vehicle locked/unlocked
- Door, trunk, and hood open/close status
- Alert and panic notification

*New features require the Directed SmartStart 5.3.3 App, a SmartStart Pro with a DS4 or another digital system, or a Connect device with a DS4

Note: Some features are vehicle dependent and may not be supported 5.3.3 10/16/2020 5.3.1 Bug Fix:
- Legacy Bluetooth device commands crashed app

5.3 New Features:
- Battery Voltage
- Fuel Level
- Odometer

Real Time Status bar provides instant feedback for:
- Remote start runtime
- Vehicle lock status
- Door, trunk, hood open/close status
- Panic status

*New features require Directed SmartStart 5.3.1 app, SmartStart Pro with DS4 or another digital system, or Connect device with DS4

Note: Some features are vehicle dependent and may not be supported 5.3.1 05/26/2020 New Features:
- Battery Voltage
- Fuel Level
- Odometer
- Real Time Status
The Real Time Status bar at the bottom of the app will provide you instant feedback to see things like:
- Remote start runtime countdown
- Vehicle locked/unlocked state
- Door, trunk, and hood open/close status
- Alert and panic notification
- Real Time Status push notifications

*** New features and Real Time Status require the SmartStart 5.3 App, a SmartStart Pro with a DS4 or another digital system, or a Connect device with a DS4 system ***

Note: New features are vehicle dependent and some features may not be supported 5.3.0 03/05/2020 Miscellaneous improvements and bug fixes 5.2.3 12/19/2019 Enhanced support for iOS 13
Bug fixes 5.2.2 10/28/2019 Enhanced support for iOS 13
Added support for new SmartStart service plans
Bug fixes 5.2.1 10/07/2019 Bug Fixes & Improvements 5.2 09/26/2019 Adds support for new VCM550 and DCM550 hardware
Miscellaneous improvements and bug fixes 5.1 07/23/2019 Added support for Directed SmartStart Pro devices 5.0 09/13/2018 - iPhone X compatibility
- Bug fixes 4.4 06/05/2018 - Improved SmartFence and Speed Alert Scheduling feature
- Widget improvements
- Support for 48 hour grace period
- Various bug fixes 4.3.4 11/29/2017 •Improved Activity page functionality
•Various bug fixes 4.3.3 09/06/2017 -Fixed a crash that some GPS users experienced when updating from a previous version 4.3.2 05/15/2017 Addition of new widget
Addition of two new dashboards
Various bug fixes 4.3.1 05/12/2017