Compustar vs Viper Which One is Better?

[@FamilyOfTanzil]

Which system support scheduling to auto start my car? Not a reminder, I know they support reminders through the mobile app, but I want my car to start itself every 7 AM so that if I forgot and still taking a shower, I don't need to press a button. I need the car to fully start on its own without buttons pressed. Thanks!

[@LockdownSecurity]

None of our current models of remote starters allow remote start scheduling. Directed Electronics once made a device (a remote starter timer if you will) that could do this for you, but it was discontinued well over a decade ago. Compustar, for example, does provider a 24 hour timer start feature, where you can program the remote starter to start once every 3 hours etc., over a 24 hour period, and also at a certain temperature, again over a 24 hour period. BUT, after every 24 hour period elapses, you must REACTIVATE this timer feature. They do this to prevent accidently death by carbon monoxide poisoning, in situations where a timer start was activated, and the car was parked in a garage, in a home. Because the feature resets every 24 hours, it is assumed the user will ensure the car is not in an enclosed space when using the feature. The feature YOU want, while I agree would be awesome, does not currently exist as a built in feature, of any remote starter available that we know of.

[@vincentlaguardiagambini9727]

Super helpful video as I was unfamiliar with all the different terminologies, functions, and product lines.

[@HAMMER_2.2]

It can definitely get confusing!

[@LockdownSecurity]

Great to hear!

[@HAMMER_2.2]

Compustar! 100%!!

[@bornhandsome]

Hi , what would you pick if you had 2024 corolla key-start gas model for remote start and mobile app.? 1) Would you go DS4 or DC3 ? 2) what mobile app Smart start or Mycar 2? My plan is lately to add two way remote in to the system but not now. Please reply as i like you videos but this is specific question if you could help me making a decision. Thanks

[@LockdownSecurity]

I would suggest the DC3 over the DS4. There is no plug and play harness available for either though. FYI, Fortin has the THARONE-TOY17 harness, that works with the EVO-ONE, but the EVO-ONE is not as good of an alarm, as the DC3 is. I would suggest MyCar2 for smartphone app control (ONLY if you live in Canada though, as it does not work in the US yet) Email us at [e-mail] for more details, and pricing.

[@AhmedBahgat]

Hello. Very good informative video, many thanks. I bought the CS2WQ900-AS but have not received it yet, I have Mazdaspeed 3 2007 model which used to start with a key but I converted it to a start/stop push button and I do have the kit to bypass the key immobilizer, now, do I need anything else to the CS2WQ900-AS to achieve Remote Start? And finally, what options does the CS2WQ900-AS come with in the box? Cheers

[@LockdownSecurity]

If you have the immobilizer bypass then you should not need anything further, however if your Mazdaspeed is manual transmission than the CS2WQ900-AS will not work, as it is for automatic vehicles only.

[@AhmedBahgat]

@@LockdownSecurity Thanks mate for your reply, is there a way to bypass the manual check, I can get a signal if the gear stick is in neutral position then I can pass that signal to the compustar as if it is automatic, and if the car is not in neutral then the signal would be negative? Cheers

[@LockdownSecurity]

@@AhmedBahgat Not safe to do it that way, if the neutral sense signal ever fails, and the car is in gear, and you remote start, see ya later car, it will drive until it hits something. You have to use a manual transmission compatible (safe) remote start on a manual vehicle, it's the only truly safe way of doing it. You need a Compustar CMX controller, and a Compustar FT-DASII sensor.

[@AhmedBahgat]

@@LockdownSecurity Hello mate, I took your advice and designed a further safety measure in case the neutral switch fails and the car is in gear while remote starting, I designed a motion sensor using a 6 axis accelerometer MPU6050 that will only activates via the GWR Compustar wire when I remote start the car, if the car started to move while cranking, the accelerometer will activates a relay to provide power for the brake wire for 1 second, I tested it and the car only moves between 30 and 45 cm before it stops by itself. Cheers

[@gamerjamessss]

this is super helpful. there aren't many comparisons out there about this topic. i would love to see a comparison video that talks about all the different products offering proximity lock and unlock. i'm looking for a solution primarily with that feature in mind. thanks for the content!

[@jewtubetruckers]

Great info which one can work with diesel engines?

[@nextlvl7344]

We’ve been installing for about 10 years. Although this video is very informative, I assure you if you saw the DS4 with their Bluetooth app and the ability to add the viper remotes on top plus the accessories like the DS4 wireless siren and the DS4 wireless keypad, you would know which technology is more Latest and better. I’ve done over 3000 installs and I can assure you when it comes to software Viper/Directed is leaps ahead. What the viewers need to understand is that the viper system highlighted in this video is years old and still comparable to the current Compustar. The DS4 paired with Viper Clifford Python Avital AutoStart AstroStart remotes outshines Compustar. I will tell you one of the biggest advantages of Compu Star - they have better looking remotes, and their speakers are much louder whereas Viper tends to design, simple, and redundant remotes, which lack good speakers.

[@LockdownSecurity]

Thank you for the fantastic comment, I would agree that technologically, Directed Electronics (Viper, etc.) have been the innovators and at the forefront of new technology, however what has caused them to fall behind (in my opinion) has been fragmentation of product directions, along with the ownership change the company went through. Directed, over the years has started, then stopped, then started various product directions, which harmed them and held them back. Leading to Compustar overtaking from a brand perspective, form both consumers and more importantly dealers. I have seen the updates coming out on the new product they will be releasing (many new key fobs etc.), and I am excited to see where it goes, and who knows, maybe make a video to refute this one and provide a different perspective.

[@ProdigyRacingLA]

Great video. Very informative and I appreciate you making this! The market for products is huge and an informed buyer makes selling these products easier. Thank you.

[@LockdownSecurity]

Thank you!

[@HAMMER_2.2]

I wish Compustar have us the option to activate / deactivate certain alarm sensors from the remote or phone app. For instance if parking at home in the garage, you can just arm a certain sensor, butnif parking at a busy/sketchy area, be able to arm more sensors. That would be really cool!

[@LockdownSecurity]

Technically, this is possible using AUX outputs, *but* you (the user) would need to know which AUX output is turning on or off which sensor. This is NOT a native feature though, where there are actual indications given as to which sensor is turned on or off, it would be a custom set up done using the Compustar AUX outputs, of which there can be up to 8 aux outs available (default system availability being Aux 1 and Aux 2)

[@soldier09r]

Phenomenal my friend!! Great presentation and information!

[@LockdownSecurity]

Thank you!

[@MartinNY78]

Hi, i Have 2019 Acura rdx. I need a remote starter that will let me run my car's ac for more than 30 min. Ideally 60 min since i work with K9 and need the temperature be low during summer. Which unit would you recommend. Thanks so much.

[@v3zMedia]

Which would you Recommend for LS4 vehicles? 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP 5.3L V8 specifically? People steal LS4's a lot these days.

[@LockdownSecurity]

We are partial to Compustar as our preferred security brand, so, I would suggest a Compustar FT-CMX-HC, the FT-ALARMIT kit, and then pair it with the key fob kit that you prefer best. You will also need a iDatalink BLADE-AL interface.

[@RoyBerenholtz]

Can you compare the proximity lock and proximity unlock between vioer and compustar ?

[@LockdownSecurity]

As far as we know, Viper is not currently offering any proximity based lock/unlock functionality, only Compustar is offering this via their T13 key fob, and their EZGOII system

[@BigTanDan]

Dude.. thx so much you killed it here.. about to get a system and gonna include the anti carjacking blackjack old school kit. I’m in a 2006 dodge magnum. Just gonna do an accessorized compustar system. What kinda numbers $ wise should I expect from a car audio shop? Thx man!!

[@vincentlaguardiagambini9727]

Would either of the Viper models be considered a passive system whereby if you turn off, exit, and lock the vehicle, it automatically becomes 'armed' ? Also since you explained how the Viper model tends to be more of a 'bundle,' am I correct in assuming if I want the 2-way remote I have to get the model that gets the remote start installed as well? Would one of the Viper-parent-company smartphone apps support the 3105V too and what exactly can be done through the app?

[@LockdownSecurity]

You can configure either brand (Compustar or Viper) to passively arm, and also passively arm + lock (riskier to set as you could lock yourself out), thereby creating an auto arming setup. As for Viper, yes, if you buy one of the analogue systems, you must buy the version that comes with the 2-way LCD, they are not upgradeable per se (like Compustar can be). Now, for DS4 from Directed/Viper, these can be "upgraded" using a 2-way key fob kit, but the analogue systems (as I show in he video) require you to buy them equipped, with the key fob of your choice (not easily upgradeable). Viper 3105V is NOT compatible with SmartStart (Directed's smartphone system).

[@Nfscarbon07]

I've got a 1996 Jeep Cherokee XJ, only stumbled on your videos after installing my remote start, I ended up going for a Compustar CM-X with Compustar Prime R3 1 way remote, had 8 wires to connect and the old girl has remote start, ended up costing me $200! If you're wondering how hard it is to install a basic remote start on an old vehicle, it took me an hour and I wish I had done it sooner!

[@francoisecrespo6294]

Excuse my ignorance, I know you where comparing when it came to newer cars with fob keys, which you would recommend for a 1995?

[@LockdownSecurity]

1995 make and model, what make and model vehicle is it?

[@HAMMER_2.2]

I hear Viper has some new remotes coming out real soon. Im excited to see what they are, only because im curious. I dont think anything can top the T12 / CMX combo in my opinion! Especially with the VAISTECH SEER that ive tied into it!

[@LockdownSecurity]

Viper / DIrected (specifically their parent company VOXX) is planning a revamp of the entire Viper line, which I believe will be including new key fobs. No idea on time frame for this though, looks to be 4th quarter of 2024 at the earliest, and will more than likely be early 2025

[@ManuelTavarez-op2wt]

Nice video I’m a installer for manny years 35 years I tell my customers to buy compustar because is way more advance and better quality viper is good but very old on tech and they give me a hard time all the time with customer service so I decide to not sell viper product any more have customer coming in all the time with issue including ds4 so no more viper you want the best deal with compustar I also had a customer that got his car stolen and had top of the line viper 5906v and the remote didn’t beep loud after that he installed compustar T13 newest system and he so happy with this system then with viper he had

[@obslife1985]

Got a question . I have a 96 c1500 that I Ls swap i put a 05 Tahoe 5.3 ls and transmission into my c1500 my pcm for the 05 Tahoe engine has no security locks on it it’s all been disabled and I’m wanting to install a compustar with the t12 remote on my truck what all would I have to buy to install this myself

[@LockdownSecurity]

You will need the RF-2WT12-SS key fob kit, and the FT-CMX-HC, along with the FT-ALARMIT-KIT. If your PCM has all of the OEM immobilizer security turned off (passlock), then you do not need an interface module. You will need relays though, for keyless entry (door lock) connections. Message us to purchase, I will give you the best deal: [e-mail]

[@rajaelee7036]

Will the Q9 work with any vehicle?

[@reptilemogul2825]

What about the T13?

[@garysgarage.2841]

You can buy compustar as a kit for as little as 60 bucks. For people that just want a warm car it's perfect. I just installed the 7900as in my vehicle two way system with security all in one box. My vehicle is a 2000 GM I bypassed the factory security 10 years ago with a resistor for under a dollar. People spend thousands having systems installed it's insane at that point just get a vehicle with factory remote start.

[@lucasornelas6113]

compustar is better

[@omriaame6250]

Yep

[@mrhardy7660]

I hear tech support is horrible with compustar

[@omriaame6250]

@@mrhardy7660 yeah they taking forever to respond

[@AADmrstangerbanger]

Viper hasn't upgraded the systems for 10 years easy. They need to get it together

[@mrhardy7660]

A local shop just informed me he no longer sales compustar because tech support is horrible

[@americanhero1234]

Best buy carries both

[@vincentlaguardiagambini9727]

17:21 Is the tilt sensor able to differentiate between towing vs. going up a steep hill/off-roading/uneven terrain?

[@motorman1710]

Your alarm is not active when driving so the tilt sensor as well as the other sensors are obsolete

[@vincentlaguardiagambini9727]

​@@motorman1710 right of course, my bad! Have been so paranoid about 4Runner theft I wasn't thinking straight 😂.

[@motorman1710]

I have compustar and igla on my TRX and I've been very pleased with the set-up

[@LockdownSecurity]

The digital tilt sensors, set themselves up to whatever angle there are at when the system arms, meaning if the vehicle is on an incline or decline when parked and armed, the sensor will detect variances (tilt change) from whatever angle they were armed at. As the other commenters mentioned, while driving the sensors will not be active.

[@mistersteezy3416]

all sensors are inactive when the car is on. Only active when the car is off and locked

[@Steve-G-Maine2]

I see a lot of Ram trucks being stolen in canada lately. You mentioned the field disturbance sensor for convertibles. Couldnt that be setup as a warn away with like a foot or two detection range just beyond the truck doors so if someone approached to use a slim jim or check your VIN it would give the warn away chirps and if they did it again it would go into full alarm?

[@LockdownSecurity]

Yes and no, proximity sensors can be set to trigger when someone walks close the vehicle, but the problem is the steel body of the vehicle, this causes interference and interference with proximity sensors means false alarms, constantly. The other thing that is an issue with setting exterior perimeter detection, weather, specifically hot and cold temps, these also cause false alarms. So, this is why proximity sensors are designed for, and best used in, convertibles, to protect the interior when the top is down.

[@studioxps72]

Compustar is more DYI if you wanna install it yourself.

[@nutragardens6632]

So t12-13 work's the furthest!!??

[@sjgoff]

Changing brands makes for disgruntled installers. Better have donuts on hand :)

[@LockdownSecurity]

We agree, this can cause issues if the vendor is a single brand only vendor, this is one of the reasons we carry multiple brands, so that our installers can be familiar with as many as possible.

[@kstrickland8710]

We were hoping to learn more about parasitic draws of the two systems.

[@elroyjetson5640]

VIPER IS BETTER !

[@RoyBerenholtz]

Why is that ? How son?

[@Rwarner4545]

Way more negatives with Piper I’d say 90% negatives with viper I think they’re shit

[@Tierone1337]

Compustar is more high tech

[@mrhardy7660]

I hear tech support is horrible