# SmartBox Reference Guide

> The Next Generation of Automotive Key Technology.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.smartboxauto.smartboxguide](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.smartboxauto.smartboxguide)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.smartboxauto.smartboxguide`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** SmartBoxAutomotive
- **Category:** AUTO\_AND\_VEHICLES
- **Downloads:** 17,140
- **Rating:** 3.73 / 5 (77 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.3.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-29
- **First published:** 2016-09-20
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 37 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smartboxauto.smartboxguide)
- **Website:** [http://www.smartboxauto.com](http://www.smartboxauto.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://smartboxauto.com/privacy](https://smartboxauto.com/privacy)

## Description

**SmartBox Reference Guide** is the next generation of automotive key technology designed to simplify key programming and remote setup. It supports a wide range of vehicles across North America, enabling users to program keys and remotes accurately and efficiently.

Avoid wasting costly key blanks by verifying chip compatibility before cutting. Utilize the built-in frequency tester to ensure your remote is sending the correct signal, helping to reduce cloning costs and streamline your automotive locksmith workflow. This extension is an essential tool for professionals looking to enhance productivity and reliability in key programming tasks.

## Rankings

- #458,941 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.smartboxauto.smartboxguide.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.smartboxauto.smartboxguide.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`

## Review summary

### Pros

- Works well as a reference tool for locksmiths
- Very helpful in a pinch
- Best tool for key programming in the locksmith industry
- Wonderful tool for those with the right programming device

### Cons

- Sign-in issues and inability to create an account
- Lack of technical support and friendly assistance
- App is perceived as cluttered
- Requires personal information that seems irrelevant to potential users

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.smartboxauto.smartboxguide)