DroneMobile - Smartphone Vehicle Control and GPS Tracking System Add-on Module - Black/Grey
Model: DR-5400
SKU: 6259258
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I had the older DroneMobile devices years ago and they had some issues, and after not needing them for a few years because my other vehicles had there own version of cell apps I’ve come back to DroneMobile and it’s so much better! The response time is fabulous! Now if they can somehow get it to do voice commands that would be over the top. Team DroneMobile keep up the great work.
Posted by Kingdog69Stinger
I really wish I would've bought this sooner. I had a remote starter on my VW for about 2 months now installed at best buy that used my OEM key fob. The range was useless unless my key fob was in direct line of sight of it. I bought this and it took 5 minutes to install. I now have unlimited range and its awesome. I could be in the back of Walmart and start my car from there no problems. There is also maybe a 1 sec delay but other than that, I recommend this.
Posted by scotty
I recently had a compustar remote system and alarm installed on my truck. I purchased the drone thinking this would be a great upgrade, I really wanted notifications regarding the alarm when I was inside of buildings or far away from my truck. The app itself looks good and is easy to use. I can remote start, lock, unlock, arm, locate, and see a history of what has happened with my truck. That functionality works fine. Notifications have been practically non existent since the start. I tried to set the app up on my iPhone and my android phone, and I get the same results on both platforms. I contacted their support, and two days later I get a response that they reset my account. The app started sending notifications consistently for about 3 hours before logging itself out and going back to not sending any notifications. I tried rebooting, reinstalling, clearing cache, force stop, logging in and out and I get nothing. I contact support again, and a day later they tell me they enabled more notifications, which resulted in about 3 engine on/off notifications until it stopped again. Support tells me now that they escalated my ticket. The key selling point for me was notifications on my phone, and that is completely unreliable. I also have to keep logging in to use the controls. They took my money for a subscription to an incomplete product. It's clear looking at the app store reviews that there is an issue, and Firsttech does not seem to be addressing it. If the problem doesn't resolve soon, I will likely ask for my money back. It's a shame, because the remote start and alarm are awesome, but the app to use this device is practically useless.
Posted by ejtwrx
Customers frequently mention the convenience of being able to remotely start their cars using their phones. They also appreciate the unlimited range of the device, which allows them to start their cars from anywhere. Additionally, customers find that the system works well when it is functioning properly. However, some customers are not pleased with the fact that the device requires a subscription.