SmartControl

Name: SmartControl
Rating: 3.142857 (37 reviews)
Author: Lightwave Technology

Stay connected to your vehicle using SmartControl.

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SmartControl™ is a cutting-edge remote vehicle control system that connects your smartphone to your car with a range of up to 1.5 miles. By using the SmartControl™ app, users can conveniently lock or unlock doors, remote start or stop their engine, release the trunk, open/close motorized liftgates, and manage security systems—all from their phone.

Designed for professional installation, SmartControl™ works with a wide range of aftermarket remote starters and security systems from brands like ADS, Compustar, Directed, VOXX, and more. Its true 2-way communication powered by LoRa technology ensures real-time interaction and security notifications. Additional features include multi-vehicle support, customizable auxiliary functions, environmental temperature display, and battery level indicators for both vehicle and transmitter. No monthly fees are required, making SmartControl™ a versatile, cost-effective solution to stay connected to your vehicle.

By:: Lightwave Technology
Downloads:: 16,055+ 9
Rating:: 3.14
(37)
Version:: 4.2.8 (Last updated: 2023-10-02)
Version code:: 28236594
Creation date:: 2018-04-19
Permissions:: android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION
android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
android.permission.BLUETOOTH
android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN
android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT
android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN
android.permission.CAMERA
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
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Size:: 47.61M
Email:: li*****@gmail.com
URLs:: Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:: See detailed description
Source:: Google Play Store
Updated:: 10 hours ago

Ranking

# 407,503 ▲ 120

User reviews

SmartControl app offers convenient remote start and vehicle control features and works well with some newer Samsung devices. However, multiple users report significant connectivity issues with Bluetooth, slow or failed app responsiveness, password reset failures, and crashes. Compatibility with various Samsung phone models appears inconsistent. While some users find it easy to use and reliable, many express frustration with the app's instability and lack of consistent functionality, highlighting a need for updates and bug fixes to improve reliability and user experience.

Pros

App works well and connects almost instantly to SmartControl device on some Samsung phones (Galaxy S23, S20).
Easy to use with no issues reported in some reviews.
Remote start and door locks functions work effectively.
App can reconnect immediately after reinstallation resolving previous connection issues.
Positive experiences reported by some users countering negative reviews.

Cons

App frequently fails to connect to Bluetooth device causing inability to start car.
Poor or slow connectivity to the vehicle, even with phones outside the vehicle.
Password reset function doesn't send temporary password as expected.
App crashes or won't stay open on some devices preventing usage.
Limited or faulty functionality such as auxiliaries not working after updates and inability to delete cars or change vehicle pictures.
Compatibility issues with various Samsung phone models (S20, S21, S22, Note 8, Note 10, Galaxy J7) leading to connection failures.