Using a smartphone app to control your remote start or car alarm system is nothing new. Technologies like Drone from Firstech have been around for several years. As with any technology, manufacturers are always working on new features that improve existing platforms’ usefulness or are developing alternative solutions. In this article, the BestCarAudio.com team will Read More…
DroneMobile Is the Best Car Sharing GPS Tracking Solution
Just as Uber and Lyft have changed the way we move around when we don’t have access to a vehicle, car sharing is changing how we rent vehicles. If you’re sharing your vehicle through Turo, Getaround, HyreCar or Outdoorsy and you’re looking for the best GPS tracking and control solutions, DroneMobile is an excellent choice. Read More…
Product Spotlight: Compustar CSX7905-A Premium Car Alarm System
Protecting your car or truck from theft or vandalism requires constant monitoring. While sleeping in your vehicle all night might be one solution, it isn’t really an option. The Compustar CSX7905-A vehicle security system includes a long-range two-way RF remote control and the Drone X1-LTE with the DroneMobile App so that you know what’s going Read More…
Enhance Vehicle Security with a DroneMobile Smartphone Interface
When it comes to protecting your vehicle from damage or theft, a Compustar security system with a DroneMobile interface ensures that you are always in constant communication. Whether you’re on the sofa watching TV or across the city at your desk, DroneMobile will let you know if someone is tampering with or trying to steal Read More…
Car Alarms Do More than Help Prevent Vehicle Theft
Whenever the media focus on vehicle theft statistics, it’s a clear reminder that there’s always the potential for someone to steal something from or vandalize or steal your vehicle. Let’s take a look at why an aftermarket vehicle security system is a wise investment. Preventing Vehicle Content Theft Most crimes are based on an easy Read More…
Product Spotlight: Compustar CS697-A Vehicle Security System
Though best known for its class-leading remote car starters, Compustar is rolling out a new line of vehicle security systems that includes the affordable CS697-A to protect your car or truck. While many vehicle owners believe the security system that comes with their vehicle is adequate, the reality is that those solutions are limited in Read More…
2018 John Deere Gator Gets Remote Start and Remote Control Upgrades
A new client, referred to us by a friend, brought his 2018 John Deere Gator to us to see if we could put a remote starter in it. His friend had a remote start put on his vehicle, and after seeing it in action, he wondered if we could o the same for his Gator. Read More…
Two Stories about how the Drone Smartphone System Saved the Day
While the convenience of being able to remote start your car from your smartphone with the Drone system is obvious, this easy-to-use system has been able to get clients out of a jam on more than one occasion. Let’s take a look at two examples where DroneMobile users have used their telematics systems when they Read More…
Smartphone-Controlled Remote Start Warms Up 2016 Range Rover
A client with a 2016 Range Rover recently visited our Midlothian location. She was interested in a remote start system to warm up her vehicle in the mornings. She also wanted to keep the vehicle comfortable and safe for her dog should she need to need to leave it in the vehicle at any point. Read More…
Product Spotlight: Compustar PRO T13 Remote Kit
Car or truck owners looking for a remote start solution with the most features and longest range will want to check out the new PRO T13 remote kit from Compustar. Considered the new benchmark for performance, the T13 combines an amazing 3 miles of range with a color LCD screen and the new Proximity Unlock Read More…
Product Spotlight: Compustar PRO R5 Remote Start
Compustar, the world-leader in high-performance remote start and security systems, recently introduced the new PRO R5 remote. This one-button remote boasts up to 2 miles of range and includes a proximity unlocking feature that makes it easier than ever to use. If convenience and reliability are at the top of your vehicle convenience upgrade shopping Read More…
Drone Telematics System Minimizes Worry about Vehicle Theft, Vandalism
A high-quality car alarm or security system is a great way to prevent vehicle theft. With that said, what if thieves decide to ignore the siren and drag your car away with a tow truck? Would you even know if your vehicle was gone before you tried to leave for work the next morning? Drone Read More…
Product Spotlight: Compustar PRO T13 Remote Start System
The Compustar PRO T13 remote start system is now available from Extreme Audio in Midlothian and Mechanicsville. This new remote solution takes communication, control and convenience to a whole new level. Let’s take a look at what makes the T13 the very best starter and security option available. Basic Features of the Compustar T13 Remote Read More…
Product Spotlight: Compustar R5 Remote Start System
If you’re looking for the most convenient and straightforward remote start system in the Richmond area, drop by Extreme Audio and ask about the Compustar PRO R5. This new one-button remote solution makes it easier than ever to lock, unlock or remote-start your vehicle. Compustar PRO R5 Features The R5 remotes feature two-way communication with Read More…
Product Spotlight: Compustar 900R Four-Button Remotes
If you’re looking for easy-to-use remote controls for your car starter, drop by Extreme Audio in Midlothian or Mechanicsville and ask about the Compustar 900R remotes. Featuring new ‘edgy’ styling, these one-way, four-button remotes provide up to 1500 feet of range so you can start your car from inside your home, a small store or Read More…
Drone Telematics is Ideal for Families with Young Drivers
If there’s a young driver in your family, upgrading your vehicle with a telematics system like Drone is a great way to know where they are and how they’re driving. Drone combines high-speed cellular LTE connectivity with an onboard GPS receiver to relay the exact location of the vehicle to your smartphone or the Drone Read More…
Control Your Vehicle with Google Assistant or Apple Siri
Drone from Firstech has made communicating with your vehicle more accessible than ever, thanks to integration with digital assistants like Google Assistant and Apple Siri. Remember when Michael Knight used to talk to KITT using a communicator on his watch? KITT could start the engine and be ready to go in a split-second once Michael Read More…
A Close Look at the Four Drone Subscription Packages
Drone is a state-of-the-art vehicle control, monitoring and tracking solution from Firstech. Using lightning-fast LTE connectivity, the system will let you unlock the doors, pop the trunk, remote start and ensure that nobody is tampering with your vehicle — from almost anywhere on the planet. The Drone system requires a service package to let your Read More…
Why Drone Is the Perfect Choice for Fleet Management
Whether you are a small auto parts store with two delivery vehicles or run a local courier or moving company with dozens of trucks, Drone is the perfect fleet management tool. Drone uses high-performance telematics technology to monitor the location and behavior of the vehicle it’s installed in. DroneMobile – the powerful web and smartphone Read More…
How Does the Drone Vehicle Smartphone Control System Work?
Drone is the world-class vehicle telematics system from Firstech – the manufacturer of Compustar security and remote start systems. Drone will let you remote start your vehicle, control the door locks and trunk release, pinpoint the GPS location, monitor driving behavior and much more using the DroneMobile app on your smartphone or their website. How Read More…
Are Remote Car Starters Safe and Secure?
Many consumers ask if a remote car starter affects the safety and security of their vehicle. A while back, we talked about warm-up thefts and how thieves prey on people who start their vehicles with the key to let them warm up in the morning. Leaving your key in your vehicle is, of course, begging Read More…
Product Spotlight: DroneMobile X1-MAX
In the summer of 2019, Firstech introduced a new version of its Drone vehicle telematics module called the X1-MAX. This new module took everything great about Drone vehicle tracking and remote control and injected it with a healthy dose of new-feature steroids. The result is a smartphone control solution that is unparalleled in capabilities while Read More…
Should You Buy a Remote Car Starter from a Car Dealer?
Before we dive into a discussion of the potential benefits and drawbacks of purchasing a dealer-installed remote car starter, let’s make it clear that, as they say, your mileage may vary. What we mean is that no two installers will install a car starter the same way, and your car dealer might offer high-quality products Read More…
How to Prevent Vehicle Warm-Up Thefts
Leaving your vehicle unattended and running is an open invitation for thieves to steal your car or truck. In Northern states and Canada, these crimes are often called warm-up thefts, and their frequency peaks as cold weather arrives. The reality is, whether you’re letting your air conditioning run on a hot summer day in Texas Read More…
Smartphone-Controlled Remote Start for 2019 Toyota 4Runner
A client with a 2019 Toyota 4Runner recently visited our Midlothian location, looking at options for a remote car starter. He has a government job outside DC that requires parking a good distance away from his office, so he wanted something with extended range. After going over the various options, he decided on one of Read More…
Product Spotlight: Compustar Prime G15 1-Way
If you want an easy-to-use remote starter, the Compustar Prime G15 1-way from Extreme Audio in Mechanicsville and Midlothian is a great choice. This starter system includes a pair of remote controls and makes it easy to cool off your car or truck on a hot summer day or warm it up on a cold Read More…
Product Spotlight: Compustar Pro T12 Remote
Clients come to Extreme Audio because we carry the best products in the industry. When it comes to remote starter and security systems, the Compustar Pro T12 (also known as the RFX-P2WT12-SS) communication solution is in a class of its own. The RFX-P2WT12-SS package includes the amazing 2-Way T12 remote control and one of the Read More…
Popular Chevy and GMC Truck Upgrades
When it comes to personalizing your Chevrolet or GMC truck, your local specialist mobile enhancement retailer offers a variety of stereo system, convenience and functionality upgrades to make your vehicle suit your needs and tastes. These upgrades can make your pickup truck more comfortable in hot or cold weather, allow you to store equipment safely Read More…
Hopewell Client Gets Incredible Audio System for 2017 Jeep Wrangler
A client from Hopewell contacted Extreme Audio in Mechanicsville by e-mail to discuss upgrades to his Jeep Wrangler audio system. The client was stationed in the Middle East and had invested a great deal of time researching the upgrades he wanted. We conversed back and forth over the summer to create the plan for his Read More…
2017 Subaru Outback Remote Start for Chesterfield Client
A client from Chesterfield contacted our Midlothian location, looking to add a remote start to his 2017 Subaru Outback. He wanted something with long-range capabilities, so he could start it from work and while out at restaurants, etc. After going through the various remote options, he chose a Compustar system with long range and two-way Read More…