Mobile phones link to security system
Discussion
I am updating my phones and have looked at the phones that are listed as being compatible for the security Eurowatch I find both on the AM web and eurowatch lists appear to be some years old.
Can anyone confirm whether or not which of the later phones will work with the security system.
I was looking at the Nokia lumia 820 for the business and for my own phone Samsung gallaxy ace 2 purely to limit cutting edge technology!!! As Aston technology has not been exactly advanced, so has anyone got these phones and do they work with the security.
Do not suggest the Iphone p l e a s e......
Can anyone confirm whether or not which of the later phones will work with the security system.
I was looking at the Nokia lumia 820 for the business and for my own phone Samsung gallaxy ace 2 purely to limit cutting edge technology!!! As Aston technology has not been exactly advanced, so has anyone got these phones and do they work with the security.
Do not suggest the Iphone p l e a s e......
Having had mine trailered twice recently (no keys in ignition) with a deafening silence from Eurowatch I checked to find one of those "not happened before" scenarios. It came with tags - I ditched them but declined the synch with phone option risking if someone nicked the keys they could have it.
Turns out it has to synch with something, so mobile it will have to be.
This is all very current, so haven't got round to it yet, but the bloke I spoke to said the eurowatch/bluetooth/phone was brief - ie when you start, it will check the phone is there, then drop the link, so it should then allow car/bluetooth/phone per normal.
I would be very interested in the outcome of this post before committing!
Turns out it has to synch with something, so mobile it will have to be.
This is all very current, so haven't got round to it yet, but the bloke I spoke to said the eurowatch/bluetooth/phone was brief - ie when you start, it will check the phone is there, then drop the link, so it should then allow car/bluetooth/phone per normal.
I would be very interested in the outcome of this post before committing!
drmw said:
Having had mine trailered twice recently (no keys in ignition) with a deafening silence from Eurowatch I checked to find one of those "not happened before" scenarios. It came with tags - I ditched them but declined the synch with phone option risking if someone nicked the keys they could have it.
Turns out it has to synch with something, so mobile it will have to be.
Hmmm...Turns out it has to synch with something, so mobile it will have to be.
I don't have any tags or any phone linked, but I got a call from Eurowatch within about 2 minutes of having my car trailered. Perhaps there's an option to not have it paired with anything?
drcarrera said:
drmw said:
Having had mine trailered twice recently (no keys in ignition) with a deafening silence from Eurowatch I checked to find one of those "not happened before" scenarios. It came with tags - I ditched them but declined the synch with phone option risking if someone nicked the keys they could have it.
Turns out it has to synch with something, so mobile it will have to be.
Hmmm...Turns out it has to synch with something, so mobile it will have to be.
I don't have any tags or any phone linked, but I got a call from Eurowatch within about 2 minutes of having my car trailered. Perhaps there's an option to not have it paired with anything?
"In the event a Driver Recognition Device is NOT detected when the ignition is turned on, the vehicle Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) red lamp continues to illuminate for 60 seconds after the vehicle has started. This is to show that the system has NOT disarmed. If the car is then driven off, after 100m a silent alarm is transmitted."
Read all about it: Aston Martin Tracking Product Information for Dealers
Update....Well after a number of calls the only one giving accurate info was Eurowatch who stated most phones will work, the Nokia lumia and the Galaxy were fairly common, the only make that has caused problems was HTC... sorry Tony.. this also is confirmed by my own experience with a HTC Mozart 7 which just would not pair with Eurowatch but did operate with the in car system. I got a very simple Nokia to pair with the Eurowatch so the last 18 months has been Ok but now I want to get sensible phones.
Astons were vague saying it depends on the vehicle year and the phone operating system and the bluetooth version, the dealer just said they did not know.
However I will update when the phones arrive next week...
After thought.....would it be more sensible to upgrade to the new DB9...just a thought...
Astons were vague saying it depends on the vehicle year and the phone operating system and the bluetooth version, the dealer just said they did not know.
However I will update when the phones arrive next week...
After thought.....would it be more sensible to upgrade to the new DB9...just a thought...
Edited by pilgrim7777 on Wednesday 12th December 07:39
theno23 said:
v8woollie said:
Iphone 4 & 5 and Galaxy S3 definitely work. Just give them a call to check yours.
Will it also connect to the Bluetooth phone system at the same time?- Steve
Bluetooth was never designed as a mult point access protocol, its a one to one (local) connectivity protocol.
Neil1300R said:
tonyhall38 said:
i too have up graded my phone to one of those touch screen thingy's....HTC Desire X.....a load of crap , but pairs with my car no problems.....i do miss the red and green buttons....
Oh f
k who let Thug into the 21st Century!
Neil1300R said:
Doesn't need to. Connect to Tracker company, registers then disconnects. Bluetooth then available for car integration.
Bluetooth was never designed as a mult point access protocol, its a one to one (local) connectivity protocol.
What he said Bluetooth was never designed as a mult point access protocol, its a one to one (local) connectivity protocol.
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