Features & Capabilities
User Growth & Download Statistics
App
- By:
- Lightwave Technology
- Downloads:
- 10,770 14
- Rating:
- 3.05 (47)
- Version:
- 4.2.13 Last updated: 2025-11-06
- Version code:
- 29373972
- Creation date:
- 2018-04-19
- Publisher country:
CA
- Permissions:
- android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION Very high risk
- android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
- android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
- android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
- android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
- android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
- android.permission.BLUETOOTH Moderate risk
- android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN Moderate risk
- android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT Moderate risk
- android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN Moderate risk
- android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION Very high risk
- Size:
- 53.19MB
- Email:
- li*****@gmail.com
- URLs:
- Website ,Privacy policy
- Full description:
- See detailed description
- Source:
- Google Play Store
- Data ingested on:
- 2026-07-05
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User Reviews
Pros
- Remote start from distance works when the system is connected (reported up to about a mile).
- Adds valuable control and functionality to the Carlink BTLR system.
- Positive sentiment from users when the app is functioning (enthusiastic reviews like “Love, love, this app” and “great addition”).
- The app is perceived as a worthwhile enhancement to the overall system when it works.
Cons
- Frequent connectivity and pairing issues between the phone, app, and antenna (Bluetooth/connection to vehicle often breaks or is slow).
- App instability: crashes, won’t open, or unexpectedly closes, disrupting usage.
- Repeated need to re-setup or re-login after disconnections (uninstall/reinstall or re-register to reconnect).
- Inconsistent range feedback and “out of range” errors despite proximity.
Recent reviews
0/5* absolutely horrible. Removed everything from my car this evening and replacing it with another brand. Takes forever to connect to remote or antennae. And now out of no where it just logged me out and my garage/ car had been cleared. Now I have to re setup and connect everything like the first time.
by
Br*****, 2023-03-22
Cell phone battery hog. After installing on my phone I noticed app is always on and battery doesn't last as long. Connectivity to vehicle is slow.
by
Er*****, 2022-12-06
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