Viper SmartStart VSM50BT Quick Reference Manual
Quick Reference
BLUETOOTH Module
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BLUETOOTH Module
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User's Guide
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Congratulations on the purchase of your state-of-the-art Viper SmartStart Bluetooth system. Reading this user’s guide
prior to using your system will get you off to a quick and smooth start.
Start Here
Before you can start using your system, the following steps must be performed:
1. Download the free Viper SmartStart app from iTunes App Store or Android Market, depending on the type of
smartphone you own.
2. Have the VSM50BT system installed by your authorized Viper dealer. Your installer can also provide you with
information about your system.
3. Follow the steps below to finish connecting your smartphone to your installed VSM50BT module.
VSM50BT
Note: Your VSM50BT may be used as a standalone unit or connected to an existing Viper system. As a result functionality/screen ap-
pearance may differ slightly across systems.
Set up your app to connect with VSM50BT
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1. [All phones] Place your VSM50BT system in discovery mode by holding down the pairing button on the
module until the LED turns blue (pairing button is the
one furthest away from the LED)
2. [iPhone only, Android skip to step 3] Open your
phone’s Bluetooth menu, make sure Bluetooth is
turned on. Look for your VSM50BT device name on
the list of available Bluetooth devices (SmartStartBTxxxx). Tap on the device name to pair your phone to
it. The blue LED on your VSM50BT module begins
flashing quickly when it connects to your phone at
the end of the pairing process, then turns solid blue
to indicate successful connection.
3. [All phones] Open your SmartStart app, then go to
More/Settings and turn on the Bluetooth switch at the
bottom of that page.
4. [iPhone only, Android skip to step 5] The app automatically navigates to the Cars tab so you can
program your VSM50BT system to the app. There
are two ways to do this, depending on whether you
have the VSM50BT as a standalone system (mode 1)
or added to an existing full Viper SmartStart system
(mode 2). Follow the appropriate directions below:
a. Mode 1 (VSM50BT-only): On the Cars tab, tap
the “Add a SmartStart BT system” button. The
app pops up the name of your connected device
(SmartStartBT-xxxx). Select the device you want to
add to the app, then use the editing functions to
add your vehicle name and a picture. If you have
more than one VSM50BT system to add to the
app, repeat these steps for each system that appears on the device list.
b. Mode 2 (VSM50BT added to full Viper SmartStart
system): Log in to your Viper SmartStart account at
More/Settings/SmartStart Login page. After you
are logged in, go to the Cars tab and personalize
your vehicle list with names and pictures. Then select the Cars detail page and use the “Add Smart-
5. [Android] Turning on the Bluetooth switch pops up a
Start BT” to associate your VSM50BT system with
the vehicle it is installed in.
list of available VSM50BT systems to add to the app.
Follow the appropriate directions below:
a. Mode 1 (VSM50BT-only): Select the device you
want to add, then use the editing functions to add
your name and a picture. If you have more than
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one VSM50BT system to add to the app, repeat
these steps for each system that appears on the
device list.
b. Mode 2 (VSM50BT added to full Viper SmartStart
system): Log in to your Viper SmartStart account at
More/Settings/SmartStart Login page. After you
are logged in, go to the Cars tab and personalize
your vehicle list with names and pictures. Then select the Cars detail page and use the “Link SmartStart BT” to associate your VSM50BT system with
the vehicle it is installed in.
Basic Commands at a Glance
Commands
Description
Select this icon to lock the vehicle. When a confirmation message
is received, select it to clear.
Select this icon to unlock the vehicle. When a confirmation message is received, select it to clear.
Select this icon (if applicable) to remote start* your vehicle. When
a confirmation message is received, select it to clear. The vehicle
remote starts and stays running for the programmed run time*.
Select this icon again to turn off the engine during the run time.
Select this icon to open trunk. A dialog box opens, asking you to
confirm you want to open the trunk. Select "Yes" to confirm, or
"No" to cancel the request.
6. [All phones] When you have finished setting up
your app to connect with your VSM50BT system,
you can send commands from the main UI page.
The app automatically detects whether you are
connected to VSM50BT systems and routes your
commands over the high speed Bluetooth connection any time it is available.
7. Advanced operating features: please visit www.
Viper.com/smartstart/smartstartbt to read or
download the complete user guide.
Select this icon to activate panic mode for 30 seconds. Select
again during this time to turn off.
System
Commands
Menu Bar
* See your Remote Start system user's guide or installer for important information about
starting a manual transmission vehicle and how long the engine will run when remote started.
Menu Bar Tab Description
Menu Bar at a Glance
Home This screen is the default screen for direct access to all your remote commands. Select
any command on the Home screen to perform it.
Cars This screen allows you to access and personalize your vehicle settings.
Status Requires compatible Viper SmartStart GSM hardware with service plan. Refer to user
guide for that hardware.
GPS Requires compatible Viper SmartStart GSM/GPS hardware with service plan. Refer to
user guide for that hardware.
More Access settings and other advanced app features. Go to More/Settings to log in to
Viper SmartStart, and use in-app Help function to explore additional feature details.
“Made for iPhone” means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPhone and has been certified by
the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with
safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPhone may affect wireless performance.
The amount of time it takes for your vehicle to respond to a command
Note:
can be affected by range and proximity to vehicle. Please visit www.
Viper.com/SmartStart for the latest updates and more information.
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