BT SERIES
CUSTOMER USER GUIDE
Congratulations on your purchase of the KARR BT system, designed with
convenient, selectable features and a user friendly mobile app to provide
you the best in electronic vehicle security.
Read this manual to become familiar with the product’s functions and
features, ensuring that you are able to use the system to your advantage.
CONTENTS PG
ACTIVE/MANUAL ARMING OF THE BT SYSTEM
DISARMING OF THE BT SYSTEM
BT SYSTEM VIOLATION TRIGGERS
NOISE POLLUTION
STATUS L.E.D. LIGHT INDICATORS
EMERGENCY OVERRIDE
VALET MODE
HOW TO ACCESS THE KARR BT APP
KARR BT APP EXPLAINED
ADDITIONAL MENU OPTIONS
KARR BT SYSTEM FUNCTIONS
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BT SYSTEM VIOLATION TRIGGERS
ACTIVE/MANUAL ARMING OF THE
BT SYSTEM
Horn honks once on arming.
Press the lock
button on the
vehicle’s keyless
entry remote.
Doors lock, status L.E.D. light ashes once every
second, immobilizer and triggers will become active
after ve seconds.
If covered entry points are not properly closed, the horn
will honk three times. Check and close the hood, trunk
or doors. Upon doing so, you will hear a conrmation
honk acknowledging it has been properly armed.
Entry points may vary by make and model.
DISARMING OF THE BT SYSTEM
Horn honks twice on disarm.
Press the unlock
button of the
vehicle’s keyless
entry remote.
The immobilizer disengages and the status L.E.D. light
vvturns off.
In the event of a triggered violation, the BT system will
honk four times to alert you of the violation.
If the BT system
is triggered from
any covered entry
point. (Example:
opened door)
If the BT system
is triggered by
the shock sensor.
The horn will sound for a thirty second cycle. Upon
the completion of the cycle, the BT system resets
and after 5 seconds will respond to further triggers.
A slight impact will trigger a fast six-honk warning.
A signicant impact will trigger a full 30-second
BT system cycle.
NOISE POLLUTION
When the
BT system
is triggered
continuously from
the same violation
trigger. (Example:
a door that has
been left open)
To reduce noise pollution, the 30-second BT system
cycle can only be triggered six times before the
BT system isolates the triggered zone and will no
longer respond to further triggers from that zone.
STATUS L.E.D. LIGHT INDICATORS
Blue Rapid Flashing Light – System in process of passive/automatic arming.
Blue Slow Flashing Light – System armed.
Blue L.E.D. Light Off – System disarmed.
L.E.D. Light On (Solid) – System in valet mode.
Orange L.E.D. – System connected via app in any state.
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EMERGENCY OVERRIDE
OVERRIDE/VALET
BUTTON
While the BT system is
armed, open the door.
The BT system will be triggered and
the horn will sound.
Turn the ignition on and press and
release the override button.
The horn will stop sounding and the
BT system will disarm.
The vehicle may now be started.
Override/valet button is typically
found mounted on the lower half of
the driver’s dashboard.
HOW TO ACCESS THE KARR BT APP
SWDS offers a mobile phone app that allows customers to manage and control
their BT system with the use of a smartphone or tablet. The app will show the
last location of the vehicle after every app connection. When applicable, the app
provides courtesy lock and unlock functions to give you access to your vehicle,
along with BT system setting controls.
Courtesy lock and unlock not available on all makes and models.
The free KARR BT App is available for download
on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
ON YOUR IPHONE AND IPAD
VALET MODE
While the BT system is
disarmed and ignition is
on, press and hold the
OVERRIDE/VALET
BUTTON
override/valet button on
the BT system module
for four seconds.
To cancel valet, while the
BT system is disarmed
and ignition is on, press
and hold the
override/valet button on
the BT system module
for four seconds.
Go to the App Store and in the search eld, enter “KARR BT” to nd the app:
The BT system will honk four times
1. Search for “KARR BT.”
and the L.E.D. light will turn on solid.
The BT system will be disabled for
the duration of valet mode.
Override/valet button is typically
found mounted on the lower half of
the driver’s dashboard.
The L.E.D. light will turn off, and the
BT system will honk three times and
cancel valet mode. BT features are
now available.
2. Tap the app called “KARR BT.”
developed by Webhouse Software Solutions.
3. To download the app, tap the “Get” button on the right side of the screen,
then tap “Install.”
4. If prompted, enter your Apple password. You can also use Touch ID or
Face ID for app purchases.
5. After download is complete, login for the rst time using the email you
provided at the time of purchase. For password, use the temporary password
provided via email from karrsecuritysystems@swds.net.
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6. After logging in for the rst time, you must create your own unique password
by tapping the menu button ( ) located on the top-left corner of the app and
tapping “Users.” Tap your email address to enter “Add User” screen. On this
screen, you may change your password.
7. It is recommended that you create a verication code for identication
purposes when calling into our 24-hour customer support center.
ON YOUR ANDROID DEVICE
Go to the Google Play store and in the search eld enter “KARR BT” to nd
the app:
1. Search for “KARR BT.”
developed by Webhouse Software Solutions.
KARR BT APP EXPLAINED
LOG IN
To access all features of the BT app, stand
within 6 feet of the vehicle.
Enter your credentials and tap login. The app
will save your details.
Should you log off, your credentials will have
to be re-entered. Ensure that the Bluetooth
and Location services are active on your
phone or tablet.
2. Tap the app called “KARR BT” and then tap “Install.”
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the transaction and obtain the
content.
Google Play Store Apps are designed for use with supported Android and
Chromebook devices and can’t be used on Windows computers.
4. After download is complete, login for the rst time using the email address
you provided at the time of purchase. For password, use the temporary
password provided via email from karrsecuritysystems@swds.net
5. After logging in for the rst time, you must create your own unique password
by tapping the menu button ( ) located on the top-left corner of the app and
tapping “Users.” Tap your email address to enter “Add User” screen. On this
screen, you may change your password.
7. It is recommended that you create a verication code for identication
purposes when calling into our 24-hour customer support center.
For information on the features and functions of the application, refer to “KARR
BT APP EXPLAINED.”
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ADDITIONAL MENU OPTIONS
ADD USERS
1. Tap “Users” button.
2. Tap “Add User” button.
3. Enter all required elds and save.
VERIFICATION CODE
The Verication Code is a secondary verbal password we use to verify users as
account administrators when they call in.
SCAN
To connect to your vehicle, tap “Scan for Vehicles” upon logging into your app,
and then select your vehicle.
LOG OFF
Allows you to log out of the app and clear out all credentials.
SCAN FOR VEHICLES
This selection will show all vehicles in your
account that are within Bluetooth range.
Select the required vehicle from the list by
tapping the vehicle label.
Tapping “Last Connected Location” will open a
map showing the user’s last position that was
captured upon scanning or locking the vehicle
using the application.
You do not have to be connected to the vehicle
to see the last connected location.
Tapping on the map pin on your Android
device will enable Google Maps to navigate
to your vehicle’s position.
VALET
Select Valet to disable your BT system.
When in Valet mode, none of the system’s
functions are operational. This includes
points of entry, shock sensor and vehicle
immobilizer.
While in valet mode, the KARR BT app will still
allow the courtesy lock and unlock feature
and last connected location.
If the BT system is in valet mode the indicator
light will display solid.
Courtesy lock and unlock not available on all
makes and models.
KARR BT SYSTEM FUNCTIONS
The KARR BT System App allows you to
arm/lock or disarm/unlock in either an
audible or silent mode.
By tapping the larger icons, you will
be selecting the audible arm/lock or
disarm/unlock response.
By tapping the smaller icons, you will
be selecting the silent arm/lock or
disarm/unlock response.
Whichever arm/lock or disarm/unlock icon
is selected, that icon will change in color
to orange.
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When turning valet mode on or off, the horn
will honk:
Valet Mode On: four honks
Valet Mode Off: three honks
SHOW VIOLATION TRIGGERS
This screen shows the most recent violations that have triggered your system.
You will be able to view the nature of the violation as well as the date and time
of the occurrence.
FAVORITE
For customers with multiple vehicles equipped with the KARR BT system, the
favorite option will allow you to skip the “Scan for Vehicles” process. When
you next log in, the app will automatically connect to the favorite vehicle when
in range.
To disable this feature, tap the “Unfavorite”icon.
SETTINGS
These settings can only be changed once you
connect the KARR BT app to the vehicle.
Silent Arm/Lock Disarm/Unlock. Enabling
this setting will turn off normal arm/lock and
disarm/unlock honks from the BT system.
This does not affect vehicle factory settings.
As long as this setting is enabled, the BT
system will always be in silent arm/lock
and disarm/unlock mode.
In addition, the temporary selection discussed
in “KARR BT System Functions” will now only
show two icons.
Disable Door Trigger: Prevents Door Trigger
zone from engaging the BT system.
Disable Trunk: Prevents the trunk from
engaging the BT system.
Disable Shock Sensor Triggers: Prevents impact to the vehicle from engaging the
BT system.
Auto Lock upon Ignition On: Vehicle doors will lock upon turning “On” the ignition
and closing all doors.
Auto Unlock upon Ignition Off: Vehicle’s door locks will unlock immediately upon
turning to the “Off” position.
ARM MODE
Active Arm: Also known as manual arming. Refer to “KARR BT System Functions”
on page two, “Active Arming of the BT System,” when using your vehicle’s keyless
entry remote.
Your system is defaulted to Active Arm.
Passive Arm: The system will arm 30 seconds after all points of entry have been
cleared.
If any door or trunk is opened, this will interrupt the arming countdown. Once all
the entry points are closed, the countdown will start over for the full 30 seconds
When selecting Passive Arm, an additional option to lock doors automatically
upon Passive Arm will become available. The default setting is of; simply press
the switch to toggle the feature on or off. Vehicle doors will now lock with the
completion of the Passive Arm countdown.
If you are locked out of your vehicle due to passive arming and your keys and
connected phone are in your vehicle, the BT system will disconnect from your
phone after approximately 45 seconds to one minute so that you may connect
with another device that has the KARR BT app installed to unlock your vehicle.
SHOCK SENSOR
The Shock Sensor can be adjusted by sliding the button from zero on the left to
as high as 15 on the right.
Depending on the size of your vehicle, adjustment selection will vary. Too low
a number may not render any response, while too high a number may render an
unwanted response.
At the time of installation, your vehicle Shock Sensor has been calibrated
and tested. If you wish to make adjustments, this may adversely affect the
performance of the Shock Sensor.
We strongly recommend contacting our customer service department if you wish
to make changes to your Shock Sensor’s sensitivity so that a technician may
properly perform a new calibration.
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THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING TO PROTECT YOUR VEHICLE WITH THE
KARR BT SYSTEM.
For technical support or questions, our customer service
department is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
800-395-5277 • support@swds.net
FCC ID: 2ASRL-1069B
FCC Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
-- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
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