What's New

Minor enhancements and bugs fixes

App 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 Viper 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 Viper SmartStart GPS module to the Viper 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 Viper SmartStart-protected car is speeding or goes where it's not supposed to go.

- For the ultimate connected car experience, install a complete Viper 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 Viper 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 Viper SmartStart:
1) Download the free Viper SmartStart app
2) Get a SmartStart system installed in your vehicle
3) Set up your account, and start using your SmartStart system

Viper SmartStart also includes Viper 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)

iPhone Screenshots

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Apple Watch Screenshots

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App Changes

  • June 23, 2011 New version 2.2.1
  • August 06, 2011 New version 2.2.2
  • December 20, 2011 New version 2.3
  • June 01, 2012 New version 3.0
  • October 18, 2012 New version 3.0.1
  • December 19, 2012 New version 3.1
  • January 08, 2013 New version 3.1.1
  • August 31, 2013 New version 3.1.5
  • April 07, 2014 New version 3.2
  • October 01, 2014 New version 3.2.1
  • September 16, 2015 New version 4.0.1
  • December 21, 2015 New version 4.0.5
  • March 16, 2016 New version 4.1
  • November 06, 2016 New version 4.2
  • November 10, 2016 New version 4.2.1
  • December 08, 2016 New version 4.2.2
  • June 14, 2019 New version 5.0
  • August 16, 2019 New version 5.1
  • September 27, 2019 New version 5.2
  • October 09, 2019 New version 5.2.1
  • October 29, 2019 New version 5.2.2
  • December 24, 2019 New version 5.2.3
  • July 15, 2020 New version 5.3.1
  • October 23, 2020 New version 5.3.3
  • August 06, 2021 New version 5.3.5
  • September 15, 2023 New version 5.4.1

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