Directed SmartStart
Voxx DEI, LLC Lifestyle
Start your car from virtually anywhere with your Android phone or smart watch!
- Rating
- 4.5
- 3.1K ratings
- Downloads
- 100K+
- on Google Play
- Price
- Free
- No in-app purchases
- Updated
- Dec 2
- 2025
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About Directed SmartStart
Start, locate and control your car from virtually anywhere with your Android phone!
“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 Wear OS smart watch!
- Add a Directed SmartStart GPS module to the 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 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 from your home screen
- Start, lock or unlock your car using your Android Wear smart watch, or send other commands.
- Receive alert notifications on your phone and Android Wear smart 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)
“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 Wear OS smart watch!
- Add a Directed SmartStart GPS module to the 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 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 from your home screen
- Start, lock or unlock your car using your Android Wear smart watch, or send other commands.
- Receive alert notifications on your phone and Android Wear smart 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)
What’s new
Updated December 2, 2025
Enhancements and bug fixes.
User reviews
A+
Excellent service and app
Best remote start app ever.I can start my car. Lock and unlock the doors. Open the trunk. Andbeven find where I park my car.
Much quicker response time and added battery rate
Joy to use
Has been great so far.
Frequently asked questions
What is Directed SmartStart?
Directed SmartStart is an app that allows you to start, locate, and control your car from anywhere using your Android phone.
What features does Directed SmartStart offer?
Directed SmartStart offers features such as remote start, lock/unlock, trunk release, panic button, and control of auxiliary channels.
How do I get Directed SmartStart?
To get Directed SmartStart, you need to download the app, get a SmartStart system installed in your vehicle, and set up your account.
Can I control my car using my Android Wear smart watch?
Yes, you can start, lock, or unlock your car using your Android Wear smart watch with Directed SmartStart.
What is Directed Motor Club?
Directed Motor Club is a roadside assistance service provided by Directed SmartStart, offering 24/7 access to a nationwide network for towing, battery assistance, flat tire assistance, and more.
Does Directed SmartStart offer real-time status updates?
Yes, Directed SmartStart provides real-time status updates on features such as remote start runtime and door lock status.
Can I customize the Directed SmartStart app?
Yes, you can customize the app with four user-selectable dashboards and launch page settings to suit your preferences.
What additional features are available with a Directed SmartStart Digital System?
With a Directed SmartStart Digital System, you can also monitor battery, odometer, and fuel level, as well as receive diagnostic code notifications.
Is there a free trial for the GPS features of Directed SmartStart?
Yes, all 4G LTE GPS modules come with a free 30-day trial of the GPS features.
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