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Start your car from virtually anywhere with your BlackBerry®!

"A brilliant application"
-FOX NEWS

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

Tired of carrying around a clunky remote control on your keychain, or finding yourself out of range when you really need to warm up or cool down your car before getting in? Now you can securely remote start or lock/unlock your car just by pushing a button on your BlackBerry® smartphone, with the exciting Viper SmartStart™ app from Directed Electronics, the leader in vehicle security and remote start. 


The main screen gives you control over these features of your installed Viper remote start or security/remote start system:
- Lock/arm
- Unlock/disarm
- Remote start
- Trunk release
- Panic/car finder

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

How do you get Viper SmartStart™? Just follow these three simple steps:
1) Download the free Viper SmartStart™ application to your BlackBerry® smartphone
2) Get SmartStart installed in your car (see viper.com/SmartStart for more information on SmartStart systems, and where to buy Viper SmartStart™). 
3) Set up your SmartStart account
That’s all there is to it. Download the app and try the demo to see how it works. 

FAQ's:
- Is my car secure when I remote start it? Yep, we've been doing this a long time. The car is started, but only you can drive it away.
- What if i lose my phone? All SmartStart systems can be purchased with a back-up keyfob - but we know you won't lose your BlackBerry®.
New features:
- Viper Motor Club - free roadside assistance program for SmartStart system owners (requires installed hardware and purchase of Secure service plan, all sold separately)
- Smart Alerts - get notified if your alarm is triggered (with compatible systems) and confirmation of other events at car.
www.viper.com/BlackBerry
Latest Reviews
When it works....
November 07, 2011
...it's great.  Lots of confusion as the to version when it comes to BB with this app. The AppWorld tool on my BB doesn't even recognize that there was an update. Then online, it said 2.1.5 was available.  However, after logging in and installing, it says 2.0.8.

Still some issues to be worked out obviously on both ends BB and Viper. My experience is that it is unreliable after any updates on the app or server. 
By: newhouseport
Great app
October 14, 2011
Works great every time.  Would be nice to see future updates with more features such as car status and ability to control aux outputs from app.
By: aababij
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Version: 2.1.5
Release: August 15, 2011
File Size: 3244 KB
Support: smartstart@directed.com
Website: http://www.directed.com
Supported Devices

View compatible BlackBerry models
BlackBerry 8300
BlackBerry 8310
BlackBerry 8320
BlackBerry 8330
BlackBerry 8330m
BlackBerry 8350i
BlackBerry 8520
BlackBerry 8530
BlackBerry 8700c
BlackBerry 8700f
BlackBerry 8700g
BlackBerry 8700r
BlackBerry 8700v
BlackBerry 8703e
BlackBerry 8705g
BlackBerry 8707g
BlackBerry 8707h
BlackBerry 8707v
BlackBerry 8800
BlackBerry 8820
BlackBerry 8830
BlackBerry 8830m
BlackBerry 8900
BlackBerry 8910
BlackBerry 9000
BlackBerry 9300
BlackBerry 9330
BlackBerry 9500
BlackBerry 9520
BlackBerry 9530
BlackBerry 9550
BlackBerry 9630
BlackBerry 9650
BlackBerry 9700
BlackBerry 9780
BlackBerry 9788
BlackBerry 9800
Required Device Software
Smartphone: 4.5.0 or higher
Supported Countries
All Countries
Supported Carriers
All carriers
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