Customers commend the DS4VB Remote Start System for its remote start functionality, overall performance, and ease of use. Many appreciate the included installation, good range, and affordable price. However, some customers have expressed concerns regarding compatibility issues, app functionality, and Bluetooth performance. A few customers have also reported issues with battery drain and key fob programming.
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Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Works great
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Works flawlessly; I now have the opportunity to get in a warm vehicle in the morning during this cold winter.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Installation, Range
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great but buy in-store not online
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
2019 Camry xse. Works as advertised and the range is far. I live in apartment and I could turn the car on while I'm still inside and the car is across the parking lot.
Best buy installer did a great job. Took about an hour. Only thing I recommend is buying this in store and not online. If you buy online, its a hassle checking whether you need to buy any supplemental parts. Buy this in store and schedule an installation then too.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Remote System. Free installation awesome.
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this is my 2nd system. I first put in my wife's sequoia and had great results with it. then I put a compustar in my camry which my son drives now, but I like the viper better. This system was put in my youngest son's accord and he couldn't be happier. I also added the cellular modules and the smartstart subscription for start from anywhere.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Range
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good buy!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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It works very well! The range is pretty awesome! My wife can start her car from her office, doesn't need to go to a door or anything. I would give it 5 stars, but there is a problem and it could just be user error. From time to time, the horn sounds at random intervals while the vehicle is running. That is a shade annoying, especially when no one is around it.
The person that did the install, was done in less time than expected. However, he went through the operations so fast, I got dizzy. He was however professional and courteous!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Remote start
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Definitely would recommend
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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This system was a last minute change. I went in with an Onstar system another employee had sold me, but the installation technician looked everything up after I had a question. Turns out my car works better/more easily with the Viper systems , so the tech did an exchange on bundles for me. My estimated install time quote went down from 2.5 hours to 1.5hrs which was also a bonus! The fob for this system is simple to use, fits well on my Keychain, and I am loving using the remote start system during our Chicagoland winter weather!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Remote start
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
You must pay for wiring!!! Con job
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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The remote start works well enough just as the tech showed us. Installation guy was Mike, he was friendly and did a great job thank you Mike. My problem is that I had to pay 30 something dollars after the fact due to some wiring that I needed. No one said anything about this when I purchased this product which says includes installation. At least let the customer know that they need to pay for something else. Not when I arrive for installation. I felt ripped off.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
BUY THE 7856v REPLACEMENT FOB!
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After install I wasn’t too thrilled with the system, I wasn’t able to get the app set up and the single button fob was tedious. However, after ordering the 7856v 2 way fob, I really like the system and it functions exactly how I intended. I still haven’t been able to link the app but it doesn’t matter because I wasn’t going to pay for the monthly premium on it anyway.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Installation, Remote start
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great starter!
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
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And Beyond satisfied with this remote starter. Everything has been working great with it since I got installed. I've had no issues in the installation was very professional. The gentleman who installed this was very knowledgeable. He educated me on my system after installation very thoroughly. I would recommend this to anybody that is buying a remote starter for the first time for their vehicle.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
WORKS GREAT
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Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
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WORKS GREAT LOVE NOT HAVE TO START MY CAR BY THE SWITCH CAN START AND LET IT WARM UP
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Installation, Range
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
DS4VB
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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Great product works like a charm. Installation tech was great as well. Took my car in earlier and was done before the said amount of time. I am able to start my car from the third floor with the original fob. If you want unlimited distance without extra installation, i reccomend getting the DSM550 ($90) on amazon but you will need the subscription which honestly is not a bad price
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Remote start
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Remote car start
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I love this product. Definitely recommending 100 percent.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Installation, Remote start
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The "best" accessory that I have added to my truck
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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I love my Viper Remote Start. I actually bought two, one for my truck (2005 F150 Super Crew Cab) and the other for my son's car (2004 Honda Civic) for Christmas. I got mine before Christmas and it is awesome. I work first shift and I am loving not having to go outside to crank my truck up on these cold mornings. The remote works great as far as starting the truck up. I just have to remember to set my heat and fan switches on the right settings the night before. The "Geek Squad" guys were great. I couldn't even tell that they had even been in my truck at all. They explained how to use the remote very well and answered all of my questions. I am very happy with my Viper and my son loves his too. Last, but definitely not least, the cost. I got both remote starts on sale, including the installation for $425 (An AWESOME deal)!!!!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Reliable Car Starter
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I’m very happy with this product. Unfortunately it was a very bad snow storm when I had mine installed. My pick up happened so fast that we were all concerned about picking up our children from early dismissals so I did not get a chance to learn everything about the product but this Viper has been a reliable since the day installed. I am very happy with it.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Hot car in the winter, cool car in the summer?
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Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
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This is the second car I have gotten the Viper system installed in, and it again is one of the best accessories i have gotten. Living in the midwest, we see both extremes of the temperature spectrum. Having the ability to cool off or heat up my car with the press of a button is something I would find hard to live wothout now.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Just what you need and nothing you don't
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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Works as expected. Nothing fancy but it does work with the factory remote as well as the included remote.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best Remote Control Starter
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Bought this item over the summer to be prepaid for winter and boy have I already started to use it. It works wonders. I had Geek Squad install this item and it was a smooth process.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Remote start
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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Product and service's were exceptional!!
Works perfectly!! And was done quickly and professionally!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Remote start
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Viper Remote Car Starter for Ford Fusion 2014
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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I purchased the Viper remote car starter for my 2014 Ford Fusion. The application is easy to use from any phone. I'm able to start the vehicle with my original factory remotes.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Installation, Remote start
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best buy
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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The system installation has been very reliable. It was very professional and has been amazingly reliable! The actual system is amazing. I do think this was a Best Buy!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Installation, Remote start
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
great product.
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
item came with a one way remote starter. i purchased a two way because I didn't want to have to walk out to see if the car actually started.
one way remote also programmed as a back up.
love the viper products. had to wait several weeks for installation appointment but worth it.