good brand for alarm/remote start

[Andrew Storlie]

so along with audio im going to be doing ALOT of work on my jeep, including stuff like full Line-x body armor, quad bi-xenon projectors, HAND MADE led tail lights... but i need to set up my alarm first, im looking for an alarm/remote start that is both easy to use and works good. i dont wanna have to trouble shoot it alot.

IT MUST BE ABLE TO WORK WITH ANDROID SOFTWARE... i wanna be able to start and unlock with my phone and i will NEVER use an iphone.

also anyone know how to convert key start to a full push button start?

ill be doing all this to a 2005 jeep grand cherokee.

not worried about price, but nothing crazy.

[chetmanley]

I ordered a python alarm with smart start (which is cell phone capability). cost $160, then paid my install guy $100 to get it in. theres a yearly service fee required, but was worth it to me. they sell smart key setups aftermarket. having a few cars with push button start, ill tell you that while its a neat feature, its not something id EVER pay extra for. also, most of the aftermarket kits ive seen also require a factory key to be left in the car, so figure that cost in there too. hope that helps!

note: python, viper, and several other makers are owned by same parent company, and are very similar.

[Moreno93]

Viper alarms

[Andrew Storlie]

I ordered a python alarm with smart start (which is cell phone capability). cost $160, then paid my install guy $100 to get it in. theres a yearly service fee required, but was worth it to me. they sell smart key setups aftermarket. having a few cars with push button start, ill tell you that while its a neat feature, its not something id EVER pay extra for. also, most of the aftermarket kits ive seen also require a factory key to be left in the car, so figure that cost in there too. hope that helps!

note: python, viper, and several other makers are owned by same parent company, and are very similar.

ahh ok.. yea ive been reading up on viper's website. im willing to get it all with a 3 year service so i can do it all from my phone.

and im really good with electrical engineering so i figured out a cool way to do a push button for about 50 bucks.

[Broke_Audio_Addict]

Anything thing from directed.

Viper, Clifford and python are basically all the same.

[hdorre]

DEI

edit: I dont have any experience with CompuStar, but ppl seem to like 'em.

[chetmanley]

I ordered a python alarm with smart start (which is cell phone capability). cost $160, then paid my install guy $100 to get it in. theres a yearly service fee required, but was worth it to me. they sell smart key setups aftermarket. having a few cars with push button start, ill tell you that while its a neat feature, its not something id EVER pay extra for. also, most of the aftermarket kits ive seen also require a factory key to be left in the car, so figure that cost in there too. hope that helps!

note: python, viper, and several other makers are owned by same parent company, and are very similar.

ahh ok.. yea ive been reading up on viper's website. im willing to get it all with a 3 year service so i can do it all from my phone.

and im really good with electrical engineering so i figured out a cool way to do a push button for about 50 bucks.

sounds like you're on your way then! :thumbsup:

[cj92]

I ordered a python alarm with smart start (which is cell phone capability). cost $160, then paid my install guy $100 to get it in. theres a yearly service fee required, but was worth it to me. they sell smart key setups aftermarket. having a few cars with push button start, ill tell you that while its a neat feature, its not something id EVER pay extra for. also, most of the aftermarket kits ive seen also require a factory key to be left in the car, so figure that cost in there too. hope that helps!

note: python, viper, and several other makers are owned by same parent company, and are very similar.

ahh ok.. yea ive been reading up on viper's website. im willing to get it all with a 3 year service so i can do it all from my phone.

and im really good with electrical engineering so i figured out a cool way to do a push button for about 50 bucks.

care to share with the rest of the class? Im very interested

[Andrew Storlie]

I ordered a python alarm with smart start (which is cell phone capability). cost $160, then paid my install guy $100 to get it in. theres a yearly service fee required, but was worth it to me. they sell smart key setups aftermarket. having a few cars with push button start, ill tell you that while its a neat feature, its not something id EVER pay extra for. also, most of the aftermarket kits ive seen also require a factory key to be left in the car, so figure that cost in there too. hope that helps!

note: python, viper, and several other makers are owned by same parent company, and are very similar.

ahh ok.. yea ive been reading up on viper's website. im willing to get it all with a 3 year service so i can do it all from my phone.

and im really good with electrical engineering so i figured out a cool way to do a push button for about 50 bucks.

care to share with the rest of the class? Im very interested

its something i did in my OLD 93 maxima... if you open up the key mechanics in your dash... tap wires into 3 spots:

1-accessory turn on

2-RUN

3-Start

run the wires from the acc turn on and RUN to either the same or 2 TOGGLE on/off switches and hide them somewhere easy to reach but out of plain sight.

the run a the wire from START to a momentary push button and locate it on your dash where you want a push start button.

THEN when you hop in the car, flip the toggles for you acc on run, thus giving your car power. then push the start button, you NEVER have to even put in the key.

you want to hide the toggles so some random person cant just turn on your car and drive away...

you can still use the key if you want

and you wanna really have fun hide the push button in a place were you can reach it while your sitting normal.

then while your sitting there with a passanger... tell them to be quite, then out loud say "car start"... while at the same time flipping the toggle and hitting the hidden push start button making everyone think you have a VOICE command start that is only programmed to start with your voice. LOL

EDIT: if you have a car that uses a mirco chip or other good security this all might not work with out at least putting the key in the ignition.

[audiofanaticz]

Almost anything DEI, that said Viper, Python, and Clifford are all the same with little to no cosmetic differences on the keyfobs.
I wouldnt recommend avital or whatever it is which is also DEI, but pretty cheap. Lots of problems with them dropping remotes, antennas or brains crapping out, etc.

Compustar is also good, but never ran one in any of my vehicles.

Been wanting too though, but if its not broke dont fix it so why change now. LOL