Headquartered in Southern California, Directed is a world leader in automotive electronics, the largest North American designer and marketer of consumer-branded vehicle security and remote start systems, and a pioneer in the connected car space. Its products connect more consumers to their vehicles than anyone else on the planet. Directed markets its broad portfolio (sold under Viper®, Clifford®, Python®, Autostart®, AstroStart®, Alcohol Detection Systems® and other brands) through leading national retailers and specialty chains.

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Today - Directed's DS4 and SmartStart Pro are the new state of the art, giving consumers something they have dreamed of for years, ultimate control of their vehicle from virtually anywhere around the world. From checking the status of their vehicle, to sharing the vehicle’s location on Facebook, Directed provides security and control for vehicles that is innovative and in tune with the other aspects of new and integral technology in our lives.