A few months back, Directed Electronics launched an iPhone app that, when paired with Viper remote start system, would allow you to start your car from just about anywhere on earth. For the bargain ...

Have a car? Ever wanted a remote start system for it? If so, we may have just found the missing link to get you to buy one as the official Viper SmartStart app for Windows Phone 7.x and 8 has become ...

Wayne Cunningham reviews cars and writes about automotive technology for CNET's Roadshow. Prior to the automotive beat, he covered spyware, Web building technologies, and computer hardware. He began ...

Is this the killer app smartwatches have been waiting for? Viper launched SmartStart – a mechanic-installed gadget that let you wirelessly start your car, open the trunk, and more – back in 2009.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." An automotive remote starter is the kind of device you don’t know you need or want until you’ve actually ...

Viper’s new version of their SmartStart car control system, which will launch in Q1 of this year, adds vehicle diagnostics, some limited weather tracking, and status updates. Viper’s new version of ...

Remote car starters are not particularly a new technology. These can help you save that extra bit of time when you walk to your door, and simply ease your everyday life. However, if you’re looking to ...

Aaron is a geek who has always had a passion for technology. When not working or writing, he can be found spending time with his family, playing a game, or watching a movie. I'm not really sure how we ...

The Onion Omega, a curiously named ultra-tiny linux-based WiFi board, is a useful little device for everything Internet of Things related. [Daniel] decided to use it to connect his car to the internet ...

Minnesotans might love being able to start a cold car with the push of a remote starter from the house or office, but they won't be warmed by the installation fee. If you're considering giving a ...