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" - GIZMO
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 Wear OS smart watch, or send other commands.
- Receive alert notifications on your phone and Wear OS 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)
Previous Versions
Here you can find the changelog of Directed SmartStart since it was posted on our website on 2015-04-25 03:00:00.
The latest version is and it was updated on 2026-06-11 04:07:20. See below the changes in each version.
Directed SmartStart version 5.4.4
Updated At: 2025-12-02
Changes: Bug Fixes
Directed SmartStart version
Updated At: 2025-12-02
Changes: Enhancements and bug fixes.
Directed SmartStart version
Updated At: 2024-04-16
Changes: Patch for Bluetooth issue caused by new OS permission settings
Directed SmartStart version
Updated At: 2022-02-11
Changes: Fixed login issues and other improvements
Directed SmartStart version
Updated At: 2022-02-11
Changes: Bug fixes and improvements
Directed SmartStart version 5.3.4
Updated At: 2021-07-26
Changes: 5.3.4 New Features: Cabin Temperature
5.3.3 Feature: Remote Start Runtime Reset
5.3 Features:
- Battery Voltage
- Fuel Level
- Odometer
RealTime Status bar provides instant feedback on:
- Remote start runtime
- Vehicle lock status
- Door, trunk, and hood open/close status
- Panic notification
*New features require current version Directed SmartStart 5.3.x App, SmartStart Pro w/ DS4 or other Directed digital system, or Connect device w/ DS4
Note: Some features are vehicle dependent
Directed SmartStart version 5.3.3
Updated At: 2021-05-10
Changes: 5.3.3 New Feature:
- Remote Start Runtime Reset
5.3 New Features:
- Battery Voltage
- Fuel Level
- Odometer
The Real Time Status bar provides instant feedback on:
- Remote start runtime
- Vehicle locked/unlocked
- Door, trunk, and hood open/close status
- Alert and panic notification
*New features require the Directed SmartStart 5.3.3 App, a SmartStart Pro with a DS4 or another digital system, or a Connect device with a DS4
Note: Some features are vehicle dependent and may not be supported
Directed SmartStart version 5.3.0
Updated At: 2020-03-13
Changes: New Features:
- Battery Voltage
- Fuel Level
- Odometer
- Real Time Status w/Push Notifications
The Real Time Status bar will provide you instant feedback on:
- Remote start runtime
- Vehicle locked/unlocked
- Door, trunk, and hood open/close status
- Alert and panic notification
*New features require the SmartStart 5.3 App, a SmartStart Pro with a DS4 or another digital system, or a Connect device with a DS4.
Note: New features are vehicle dependent and some features may not be supported.
Directed SmartStart version 5.2.2
Updated At: 2019-12-19
Changes: Miscellaneous improvements and bug fixes
Directed SmartStart version 5.2.1
Updated At: 2019-11-25
Changes: Enhanced support for Android 10
Added support for new SmartStart service plans
Bug fixes
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