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title: "Directed SmartStart - Reviews, Revenue and Downloads in United States | Apple App Store"
description: "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 ev"
---

# Directed SmartStart — United States

![Directed SmartStart App Icon](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple221/v4/b8/03/8c/b8038c30-4126-c998-e565-ee16c5ae9b8f/AppIcon-0-0-1x_U007ephone-0-1-0-85-220.png/400x400bb.png)

**Developer:** [Directed Electronics](https://apptail.io/developer/directed-electronics-vzPb)
**Category:** Lifestyle
**Rating:** 2.7/5 (123 ratings)
**Price:** Free
**Bundle ID:** com.directed.multibrand
**Store:** Apple App Store
**Country:** United States
**Version:** 5.4.5 (released 2025-09-25)
**Original Release:** 2010-09-27

**App Store Link:** [Download on Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/app/id393395612)
**AppTail Page:** [https://apptail.io/app/directed-smartstart-thPc/united-states](https://apptail.io/app/directed-smartstart-thPc/united-states)

## Directed SmartStart Description
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)

## Directed SmartStart Screenshots
- [Screenshot 1](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple123/v4/d1/9e/c2/d19ec277-1d2c-10ac-388b-9095d25b598f/pr_source.png/1242x2688.png)
- [Screenshot 2](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple123/v4/85/71/8d/85718d63-6b6c-d2f3-8201-a14ffe5a480e/pr_source.png/1242x2688.png)
- [Screenshot 3](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple123/v4/e0/56/24/e0562495-b7c3-d00a-158f-707249948720/pr_source.png/1242x2688.png)
- [Screenshot 4](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple113/v4/6d/ac/17/6dac1724-9f00-97aa-3580-aad9209015b9/pr_source.png/1242x2688.png)
- [Screenshot 5](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple113/v4/6e/38/4a/6e384a54-6b17-becf-304d-298ee09af74a/pr_source.png/1242x2688.png)
- [Screenshot 6](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple113/v4/7e/00/b5/7e00b59f-29c9-e258-0fb4-d68044ac6db4/pr_source.png/1242x2688.png)

## Directed SmartStart Rating Breakdown in United States
- 5 stars: 32 (26%)
- 4 stars: 16 (13%)
- 3 stars: 13 (11%)
- 2 stars: 12 (10%)
- 1 stars: 50 (41%)

## Directed SmartStart Reviews in United States

### *---- "App crashes"
App crashes every time I try to add my vehicle. App support seems to be nonexistent.
-- Dkdupree, 2025-03-13

### **--- "Trash"
This is an awesome app if you like walking across the parking lot in January to find your car not running. It works less effectively the colder it gets. 

Good luck with support. You better take the day off of work to wait on hold.
-- ellrg1, 2025-03-11

### *---- "Worst"
My app won’t even stay connected. In the last week I have had to reconnect the app to the starter myself
-- BriJeane, 2025-01-24

### **--- "When it wants to"
Works great when it decides it has signal
-- br3711, 2025-01-15

### *---- "Go with a better product."
I have been using this product for nearly 2 years. My thoughts? I suggest going with something different because what I have noticed it only works when it wants to. I specifically bought this for winter so I can start my vehicle in the cold and most of the time it can’t connect.
-- CanoTheBeast81, 2024-12-13

### ****- "Please Add Apple Shortcuts Integration"
Smart Start is great but it would be nice to be able to use Siri to start my car when I don’t have my iPhone at hand.
-- CarterGullickson, 2024-11-12

### *---- "Trash always the same"
Trash doesn’t work. I paid for a service that I don’t even have
-- Suly1408, 2024-10-11

### ***-- "Update to IOS 18"
Looks like the widget that I had for this app for iOS 17.7 disappeared when I updated to iOS 18. Please help on how to fix this issue. Thanks.
-- fisuoy, 2024-09-23

### *---- "No more widgets in ios18"
Who’s the genius that didn’t keep up with updates to allow the widget in lock / home / today swipe screen.  Great work lol!! Fix it!
-- SiRocket, 2024-09-17

### *---- "Clifford Remote"
I bought a used car that has a Clifford remote starter. One of the remotes has no lights on it. I can’t lock or unlock the car. I can’t even start it. I don’t have any manuals for this remote. I would like to have a manual for it. Every time I look online it brings me to the Vipers Remotes. Hopefully someone can help me out.
-- Hugh500, 2023-11-18

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## Directed SmartStart Discovered Keywords
- clifford
- viper smartstart
- directed smartstart

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## Directed SmartStart Available In
- [United States](https://apptail.io/app/directed-smartstart-thPc/united-states)
- [Canada](https://apptail.io/app/directed-smartstart-thPc/canada)
- [Mexico](https://apptail.io/app/directed-smartstart-thPc/mexico)
- [United Kingdom](https://apptail.io/app/directed-smartstart-thPc/united-kingdom)
- [Australia](https://apptail.io/app/directed-smartstart-thPc/australia)
- [France](https://apptail.io/app/directed-smartstart-thPc/france)
- [Greece](https://apptail.io/app/directed-smartstart-thPc/greece)
- [China](https://apptail.io/app/directed-smartstart-thPc/china)
- [Romania](https://apptail.io/app/directed-smartstart-thPc/romania)
- [Japan](https://apptail.io/app/directed-smartstart-thPc/japan)
- [Germany](https://apptail.io/app/directed-smartstart-thPc/germany)
- [Saudi Arabia](https://apptail.io/app/directed-smartstart-thPc/saudi-arabia)
- [Russia](https://apptail.io/app/directed-smartstart-thPc/russia)
- [Kuwait](https://apptail.io/app/directed-smartstart-thPc/kuwait)
- [Egypt](https://apptail.io/app/directed-smartstart-thPc/egypt)
- [Spain](https://apptail.io/app/directed-smartstart-thPc/spain)
- [Finland](https://apptail.io/app/directed-smartstart-thPc/finland)
- [Hong Kong SAR China](https://apptail.io/app/directed-smartstart-thPc/hong-kong)
- [Hungary](https://apptail.io/app/directed-smartstart-thPc/hungary)
- [Indonesia](https://apptail.io/app/directed-smartstart-thPc/indonesia)
- [Ireland](https://apptail.io/app/directed-smartstart-thPc/ireland)
- [Israel](https://apptail.io/app/directed-smartstart-thPc/israel)
- [India](https://apptail.io/app/directed-smartstart-thPc/india)
- [Italy](https://apptail.io/app/directed-smartstart-thPc/italy)
- [South Korea](https://apptail.io/app/directed-smartstart-thPc/south-korea)
- [Kazakhstan](https://apptail.io/app/directed-smartstart-thPc/kazakhstan)
- [Lebanon](https://apptail.io/app/directed-smartstart-thPc/lebanon)
- [Malaysia](https://apptail.io/app/directed-smartstart-thPc/malaysia)
- [Nigeria](https://apptail.io/app/directed-smartstart-thPc/nigeria)
- [Netherlands](https://apptail.io/app/directed-smartstart-thPc/netherlands)
- [Norway](https://apptail.io/app/directed-smartstart-thPc/norway)
- [New Zealand](https://apptail.io/app/directed-smartstart-thPc/new-zealand)
- [Peru](https://apptail.io/app/directed-smartstart-thPc/peru)
- [Philippines](https://apptail.io/app/directed-smartstart-thPc/philippines)
- [Poland](https://apptail.io/app/directed-smartstart-thPc/poland)
- [Portugal](https://apptail.io/app/directed-smartstart-thPc/portugal)
- [Sweden](https://apptail.io/app/directed-smartstart-thPc/sweden)
- [Singapore](https://apptail.io/app/directed-smartstart-thPc/singapore)
- [Slovenia](https://apptail.io/app/directed-smartstart-thPc/slovenia)
- [Thailand](https://apptail.io/app/directed-smartstart-thPc/thailand)
- [Türkiye](https://apptail.io/app/directed-smartstart-thPc/turkey)
- [Taiwan](https://apptail.io/app/directed-smartstart-thPc/taiwan)
- [Ukraine](https://apptail.io/app/directed-smartstart-thPc/ukraine)
- [Vietnam](https://apptail.io/app/directed-smartstart-thPc/vietnam)
- [United Arab Emirates](https://apptail.io/app/directed-smartstart-thPc/united-arab-emirates)
- [South Africa](https://apptail.io/app/directed-smartstart-thPc/south-africa)
- [Argentina](https://apptail.io/app/directed-smartstart-thPc/argentina)
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