Ultimate Car Anti-Theft Security Using Android (DIY)

While the concept of a DIY “ultimate” car anti-theft system using an Android phone might seem appealing, it’s important to understand that relying solely on a smartphone application for car security is not recommended. These solutions often lack the robust features and reliability of professional car alarms and tracking systems.

However, some Android applications can offer additional layers of security when used in conjunction with existing anti-theft measures. These might include features like:

• Remote vehicle monitoring: This allows you to view your car’s location in real-time using GPS, potentially helping with recovery in case of theft.
• Alerts for unusual activity: The app can trigger an alert if it detects vibrations or movement when the car is parked and unarmed, potentially deterring potential thieves.
• Remote locking and unlocking: This can be a convenient feature, but it’s important to ensure the app uses secure communication protocols to prevent hacking.

Remember, these features are complementary, not replacements, for professional car security systems. It’s essential to prioritize established and reliable anti-theft measures first and consider these app-based solutions as potential add-ons to enhance your car’s overall security.

Requirements
1) GPS-enabled Android Handset (Price: 5k to 10k Pak Rs)
2) Car Mobile Charger (Price 150 to 250 Pak Rs)
3) Keyless Entry or Car Security Alarm Pre-Installed. (Price: 1500–2500 Pak Rs.)

Android apps are required.

1) Avast Anti-Theft
2) AutomateIt: Automate your Droid

I recommend the Gfive A-57 (5000 Pak Rupees) or Huawei IDEOS X3 U8510 (8000 Pak Rupees).
mobiles as they are cheap, and we only need good GPS.

Instructions:

1) Install Avast Anti-Theft on your mobile and configure it. I recommend installing it as a root installation.

2) Install the Automatelt-Automate app and automate the task “External Power Connected” to call your predefined cell phone.
Number. So that you automatically get a phone call from your mobile whenever it is connected to the power source.

3) Open-car mobile charger; it will have two wires (+ve and -ve, or ground).

4) Using a piece of wire, connect the +ve wire of the car charger to the siren output of the car security alarm preinstalled in your
Car and Connect -ve or ground wire of the car charger with the door switch wire.
If you feel this task is difficult, you can take the help of any car electrician for this task for 100 rupees.

5) Now, most importantly, hide all these somewhere in your car at the place of your choice. (Not to Mention)

Other Modifications:

1) You could also connect the +ve terminal of your car mobile charger with a cigar lighter, so your car mobile phone will get
charged automatically when the car is running, but in that case, you get one ignored call from your car mobile when you start the
Car.

2) Attach the vibration sensor of your car security alarm to the car LCD screen instead of the body, to protect the costly
Car LCD,
By default, it is attached to the body, and you get false alarms for any minor hit to the car body.

3) You could also see posts about how to improve the GPS speed and accuracy of the phone you are using, as it is very important.

Benefits

1) Get the current position of your car by sending SMS commands from any other mobile device (even simple phones), and Avast will reply with
Lat/Lon position back.
2) In case of any unauthorized car access, Car Mobile will call your cell phone to alert you.

Weakness:

1) You cannot stop the car engine (no car immobilizer).
In my opinion, it is used less because all car immobilizers could be easily bypassed using a simple piece of wire. (Not to
Mention), and most car thieves know this weakness.

2) Some car tires Break the car mirror and open the car hood (bonnet). Unplug the batteries.

Way Around:

Simple: Unhook the car hood opener wire and hide it. You could open the car hood using a nose plier when required Complex: Attach an auxiliary battery to your car alarm system that will give backup power when the main battery is disconnected.

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