HAUPPAUGE, NEW YORK – AUGUST 8, 2016 -–VOXX Electronics announced CarLink is now available for all cars in the aftermarket. When combined with a remote start system, CarLink offers today’s most advanced convenience and security solution allowing access to a vehicle without the use of a transmitter. When paired with the smartphone app, CarLink transforms a smartphone into a virtual transmitter, instantly giving remote access to a vehicle and a direct connection to OE-style safety and convenience services. 

“Remote start as we know it today has remained unchanged for over 20 years, providing users with a simple and convenient way to heat up or cool down their vehicles with the use of a transmitter.  The introduction of CarLink has reinvented what remote start systems can now do by transforming your smartphone into a virtual transmitter.  Never have to worry about being without access to your vehicle again.  CarLink provides peace of mind by having a virtual transmitter within your smartphone at all times so that you and your car are always linked no matter where you are,” said Aron Demers, Senior Vice President, VOXX Electronics Corporation.

Once CarLinkBT, a Bluetooth module (ASCLBT) is installed with a compatible remote start and/or factory keyless entry the CarLinkBT Bluetooth Basic Service delivers access to the vehicle without the use of a transmitter. CarLinkBT communicates with our smartphone app to lock/unlock and start your vehicle (within Bluetooth range – approximately 75-100 feet). Users will also have access to the CarLink Insurance Discount Program for potential money saving insurance discounts with up to 19 different insurance carriers. Those interested in connecting even further can upgrade to CarLink Cellular (ASCL5) Basic Service to transform their smartphone into a virtual transmitter giving remote access from virtually anywhere in the world with cellular coverage.

Upgrading to the CarLink Cellular (ASCL5) Premium Service provides users with today’s most desired safety and convenience features at one low price.  Access the additional suite of services included within the CarLink Cellular Premium Service directly from the smartphone app:

• E-Call Service – provides 24/7 access to make a one-touch call a dedicated Emergency Response call center in the event of an emergency.
• Roadside Assistance – provides users with a dedicated Emergency Call Center running 24/7 to assist you if you break-down, run out of gas, get a flat tire…just about anything.
• Stolen Vehicle Assistance – Helps to locate your vehicle, and share its location with the local authorities to assist in vehicle recovery.
• Driver Safety includes our unique driver distraction Text Blocking App to reduce texting and driving while vehicle is in motion, the ability to set (up to five) Geo-Fences sending alerts when a vehicle enters or exits pre-determined zones, and
• Speed Alerts sending a notification if the vehicle should exceed a predetermined speed threshold.
•  Location Services – includes On-Demand Vehicle Location to notify you of real-time vehicle location, as well as access to Trip Maps to view the path vehicle has traveled when enabled.
•  Driver Scoring – provides reports to help improve driving habits and assist in driver coaching

The CarLinkBT module will now also be included with the Company’s recently introduced, new Prestige PROCORE remote start.  Prestige PROCORE is a “one-module” solution allowing dealers to build any style of remote start by focusing on customized features based on what is most important to their customers – without stocking multiple complete kits.

The CarLinkBT Module (ASCLBT) is available now for an MSRP of $69.99 with a one-time fee of $7.99.  No monthly or annual fees.

The CarLink Cellular Hardware (ASCL5) is required with either a Cellular Basic Service fee of $59.99/year, or a Cellular Premium Service fee of $119.99/year.

The Prestige PROCORE with CarLinkBT (APSFCBT) is available now for an MSRP of $349.99

For more information about CarLink please visit: www.voxxelectronics.com