# Author CONNECT

> Monitor your car's status and location remotely. Protect your car with IGLA.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.dma.author.connect](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.dma.author.connect)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.dma.author.connect`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** AUTHOR-ALARM
- **Category:** AUTO\_AND\_VEHICLES
- **Downloads:** 23,490
- **Version:** 1.21.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-01-12
- **First published:** 2018-06-15
- **Publisher country:** SI
- **Size:** 67 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dma.author.connect)
- **Website:** [https://author-alarm.com](https://author-alarm.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://author-alarm.com/privacy\_policy/](https://author-alarm.com/privacy_policy/)

## Description

**Author CONNECT** is a powerful Chrome extension designed to help you monitor and manage your car remotely. It integrates with IGLA anti-theft systems manufactured by AUTHOR, allowing you to configure and control your car's security features from anywhere.

Key features include remote start and engine blocking (depending on vehicle compatibility), scheduling engine autostart, and real-time monitoring of crucial parameters like engine temperature, mileage, fuel, and battery power. You can also view the event log, track your vehicle's location, and record your trips for a comprehensive overview of your car's status and security. This extension ensures your vehicle stays protected and conveniently accessible through a user-friendly interface.

## Rankings

- #408,476 — Overall
- #14 — author

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.QUICKBOOT_POWERON`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS`
- `com.dma.author.connect.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.dma.author.connect)