Anti-theft App - How the smartphone becomes our ally

In a world where the smartphone is our indispensable everyday object, ever more present in the hands of each and every one of us, the value it has acquired over time, even for motorists, is nothing short of high. Car apps, in fact, have taken over. Just think of the most famous Google Maps which over the years has surpassed traditional in-car satellite navigation systems or tomtoms. In fact, the integrated GPS offers the user an up-to-date, real-time service

But the use of GPS doesn't just help us when searching for a specific location or the shortest route to get somewhere; it also proves to be a valuable ally in the field of car security.

You may be wondering: what does a car app on my mobile phone have to do with my car's security system? We'll explain it to you straight away.

Buying a car, especially a valuable one, always involves one of the most common fears: theft. Anyone who does not have a protected and guarded parking space during the day or a garage during the night is conscious of leaving their car unattended, and not only in its entirety, but also in its individual components (wheels, windows, windscreen wipers, etc.). Increasingly, therefore, manufacturers of anti-theft systems for cars, associate their system with an anti-theft app so that the user can always have the location and safety of their car just a few clicks away.

But not only that, it is becoming increasingly evident that car manufacturers and insurers are also moving towards an increasingly interactive and technological world with the creation of car apps for their customers in terms of security, not only in the event of theft, but also in terms of assistance on the road in the event of an accident or problems with their cars. On the other hand, however, we know that anti-theft devices on the market are not always cheap and we often tend to think of potential theft as a utopia rather than buying an anti-theft device to prevent damage.

The main Commercially available apps, however, can be of great help thanks to simultaneous information and the development of technology that allows the inclusion of features that are increasingly useful to the car owner, with the possibility of managing everything with the convenience of using one's mobile phone as well as being alerted on the spot of any action related to one's car.

Some examples of the features of car apps on the market?

• Illumination and alarm on the smartphone in case the car is not opened by personal keys
• Alarm activation in case of theft on marked components
• Locating location, time and date of car thanks to integrated GPS at any time
• Active technical assistance in the event of an accident or car breakdown

In this sense a good example of an App is STARBLOCK APP, a car anti-theft app designed by StarBlock, for managing security devices and generating product warranties. The Starblock App allows you to register the warranty for each anti-theft device purchased and activate/deactivate the electronic protection of the diagnostic socket SafetyGate in the event of vehicle maintenance.

The Starblock App is available for free on your smartphone store.

As you can see, the smartphone nowadays can be your most valuable ally in matters of vehicle safety. Stay abreast of technology, always ensure the best: choose Starblock.