20 best car alarms

Feedback in car alarms has one significant vulnerability. Using a simple scanner, attackers intercept the signal sent to the owner's pager and gain full access to all options. Manufacturers are aware of this vulnerability and are constantly improving protection technologies. In particular, this model uses a system of floating codes.

In simple terms, at the time of interception, the system automatically changes the access code and blocks it for outsiders. The codes change constantly, so the possibility of interception is practically excluded. It is worth noting that such technologies are not new, but as experts say, in this car alarm they are implemented with the highest quality. It should also be noted such an advantage as the range. Here it is 1200 meters. This is a lot for such an inexpensive alarm, and allows the owner to receive information about his car even when he is at a considerable distance from him.

Budget alarms can also be of high quality and reliable. Before us is the best security system with advanced functionality. There is feedback, door lock, automatic glass finishing and even an immobilizer mode. Only autorun is missing, but even without it, this is the TOP in its segment. Yes, the main advantage of the model is the price. If you have an inexpensive car and are looking for a way to save on its security, Cenmax is the most affordable variation on the market today.

Unfortunately, other modules cannot be connected here to expand the basic functionality. Such an upgrade is not provided by the design. Yes, and setting the alarm will not be easy. There is no bus connection, but there is a dynamic coding type and 6 security zones at once. All zones work for shock and vibration and can be disabled in the settings or set the exposure level to eliminate false positives. Reviews and overall rating on marketplaces damage the quality of the product.

Feedback signaling doesn't have to be expensive. There are also budget models that work no worse than top market leaders such as Starline. The main advantage here is the price. This is one of the most inexpensive models on the market today. At the same time, as experts note, in terms of quality and reliability, it is not much inferior to competitors. In addition, there is a very informative display that displays everything you need. Sensors work on seven sides of the car, and the exact location of the impact point is displayed on the key fob.

As for the shortcomings, the acoustic shock sensor should be noted here. It is located in the body of the alarm itself, and reacts to changes in the acoustic background at a given distance. What does this mean for the car owner? First of all, the possibility of frequent false positives. If you set the sensor too sensitively, it will react even to small noises. And by reducing the sensitivity, you risk missing the moment of real breaking the lock.

Before us is the simplest car alarm.There is feedback, a turbo timer, window lift and automatic door lock, but no autorun and navigation module. But this is in the basic configuration. If you install additional blocks on the car, then you will significantly expand the original functionality. For example, it is possible to purchase GSM and CAN modules.

The signaling is encoded by the dynamic type, and the range in the operation mode is 1200 meters. The block reacts to tilt and vibration, and some zones can be positionally turned off if they do not need to be tracked. There are 5 security zones in total. It is also necessary to talk about reviews. There are not so many of them, but the overall rating of the product is very high and it is praised for its quality, reliability and TOP parameters for its price category. Add auto start here, and it would be the best car alarm on the market. However, even without it, the product deserves attention.

The Taiwanese company Tomahawk produces a wide range of car alarms. Their main difference from competitors is the democratic price. In fact, this is a budget model, but with a maximum set of functions. Here, not only feedback is implemented, but also the ability to control the engine remotely.In addition to the standard auto start of the car engine, there is a timer that allows you to set the car factory for certain periods of time. A very convenient and necessary function, especially in the realities of the Russian winter.

The system also has protection against false positives. Before giving the owner an alarm signal, the automation first processes it and looks for the root cause. If one is not found, the signal is considered false and is not sent to the pager. Separately, it is necessary to say about the range, which here is 1300 meters, and this is the best indicator in the budget segment. With such an alarm, you do not have to put the car close to the house. The radius is quite enough even to leave the car at the nearest parking lot.

Budget car alarms rarely boast a long range. As a rule, this is a kilometer in alert mode, and even less in control mode. But now we have the best model that works on a plant up to 2.5 kilometers, and this is the largest figure in this segment. The model has feedback and autorun. There is also a GSM module, which is already included in the basic package.

The alarm is connected via a bus, so it will be quite simple to install it in the car and you will not need to completely remove the trim. True, cars of past generations will not help, but still. It also uses the most modern type of BACS dialogue coding, which differs from previous versions in greater reliability and better protects the car from signal interception and hacking. We also note 7 security zones at once, which can be disabled and configured at your discretion.Simply put, TOP for your money.

The domestic StarLine A63 ECO system is in second place in the ranking of the best car alarms with auto start. A compact and efficient complex - that's what we can say about this car alarm. In the kit, in addition to the main module, the transmitter and the key fob-pager, all the wires necessary for connecting are supplied. A special 3D sensor, which is mounted together with the system, monitors the integrity of the car body and its position in space, and in case of suspicious deviations, it will immediately inform the owner about this.

A distinctive feature of the system is the automatic arming of the car, which will be especially relevant for inattentive motorists. The channel through which all data is transmitted is encrypted, which ensures high reliability of the entire system. The automatic start of the engine, which the system is equipped with, starts the car without any problems in any frost. Another important feature of this car alarm is an extended warranty period of 36 months.

Only an alarm installation specialist can appreciate all the advantages of two-channel protection. In simple terms, the system first sends a signal to the owner through the most open channel, and if it is not intercepted and there is no interference on it, a second signal is given, already through a closed channel, and only after that you get the opportunity to control.Of course, all this sounds too primitive, but in general terms, the technology is clear.

In this model, the two-stage protection system is implemented in the best possible way. This is noted by both the experts who conducted the tests and the owners of the cars on which this model is installed. The keychain will also please, or rather its information content. There are a lot of useful icons that display everything that happens to your car. Protection against false alarms allows you to immediately determine whether a real blow was inflicted on the car, or whether it was a cat that jumped onto the roof. The range, however, is not so large, only 900 meters. At this distance, you can autostart and activate the protection system.

Reading reviews about this model, you come to the conclusion that this is the best alarm system for your money. There are a lot of comments on popular marketplaces, and the total score is always higher than 4 out of 5 points. At the same time, it cannot be said that the brand is TOP. It is clearly inferior to Starline in terms of the number of users, but those who nevertheless decided to install the Centurion are no longer planning to abandon it.

First, here is the most attractive price. With its characteristics and capabilities, the alarm system costs much less than its competitors. There is also rich functionality and the ability to install additional modules, such as GPS navigation and GSM connection. And each block will be as affordable as possible.Also, reviews often mention an informative and convenient key fob from which the alarm is controlled. He is somewhat similar to Sher Khan. It is also very informative and at first glance overloaded, but after just a couple of days of handling it, everything falls into place.

Walking through specialized forums, you come to the conclusion that the Mobicar B version 2.0 car alarm is the best alternative to Starline models, but much more budgetary and easy to maintain. It has everything you need: feedback, auto-start and auto-close windows. As well as an immobilizer that allows you to block the engine if the car is trying to steal. And all this at a very attractive price. Yes, not the lowest on the market, but in comparison with competitors, and here it is Starline, quite adequate.

Of the minuses, we highlight the lack of the ability to install navigation modules. But there is a bus connection, so mounting the system is not difficult, and you can also save money on this process. And, of course, a keychain. This has always been a hallmark of Sher Khan. It is very informative, but at the same time compact and convenient. Accidental pressing of buttons in your pocket is practically excluded, and if necessary, you can easily buy new blocks.

The second place in the ranking of the best alarms with autorun function is occupied by Pandora DXL 3210i. This is one of the most reliable systems on the market (this is the reason for such a high cost).The complex protects 12 zones outside and inside the vehicle, including not only doors, hood and trunk, but also such parameters as pressing the brake pedal and controlling the motion sensor. A special SLAVE-mode allows you to transfer control of the system from the Pandora key fob to the standard car key.

To facilitate the process of installing the alarm, the kit includes all the necessary wires and ties, and the firmware of the complex can be done independently via the USB port. The sensors operating in the system are configured individually. The alarm is controlled by a key fob with an LCD display, which displays all the relevant information about the state of the car. It has an optimized user menu in Russian and a sealed case.

Before us is a budget car alarm, which we could not miss past our top. We’ll talk about the technical aspects a little lower, but I would like to start with reviews, which are very numerous on the web. One gets the impression that this is the best model on the market, at least for the money. First of all, buyers who decide to install this model praise it for its reliability and durability.

Now as for the characteristics. The alarm works on a system of two-channel encryption and dynamic code change. It is almost impossible to hack it using a banal interception method. Sensors are installed on three sides, and this can be called a disadvantage, if we discard the initial cost of the system. Also, the disadvantages include a relatively small radius of coverage.Here it is only 700 meters. On the one hand, this is quite enough, but many leading brands, such as Starline, have almost doubled this value a long time ago.

Not every car owner is ready to install an alarm for that kind of money, but it got into our top due to its characteristics, and the cost can be attributed to a disadvantage, but in fairness, we note that a system with such a set of options simply cannot be cheap. So, we have a Russian-made product that is ahead of many of its competitors, both in terms of basic functionality and the availability of additional options.

The system is telematic, that is, it has the ability to connect via GSM module. But unlike most models, a three-way connection is used here. That is, in the event of a failure of the mobile signal or turning off your smartphone, you will continue to control your car, but with the help of a standard radio signal sent to the pager. The alarm works with Glonass technology, and allows you to constantly track the location of your car, and the developers call the best energy saving system the main achievement.

The Alligator SP-75RS car alarm has a large number of protective functions at an affordable price. The use of a double dialogue code helps to prevent electronic hacking. The system has protection against radio interference, as well as a fast response to the signal. The alarm system is versatile, it can be installed on cars with gasoline or diesel engines, with manual or automatic transmission. The device provides remote engine start (with the necessary delay) from a distance of up to 600 m.

Motorists in the reviews speak flatteringly about the presence of many functions and affordable prices for the Alligator SP-75RS car alarm. Double dialogue provides reliable protection against electronic hacking. Of the minuses, there is a quick discharge of batteries, a limited range of the key fob.

The popular alarm system with the StarLine Twage B94 GSM Slave GSM module takes the second place in the ranking of the best security systems for a car. This is a great model with good functionality for little money. The built-in 3D sensor accurately determines the position of the car in space and, at the slightest deviation from the norm, will immediately inform the owner about this by notification on a mobile phone or key fob pager. With the help of intelligent autostart, you can start the engine at a predetermined time.

The communication range of the unit and the StarLine pager is about 2 km, and then the GSM module is responsible for monitoring the parameters of the vehicle, capable of reporting the exact coordinates of the vehicle at any time. Two stages of signal protection guarantee high resistance of the system to attempts to read the code. When attempting to steal, the engine start and all electronic controls of the car will be blocked. The complex is able to control all vehicle systems: from climate control to lighting.

Pandora DXL 5000 S is rightfully considered the best alarm system with a GSM module. This is a full-fledged security complex with many functions and excellent potential. Of course, the system costs a lot of money, but to protect the car from theft, this is the best option. In addition to a well-developed signal transmission with monitoring the stability of data exchange (protection against "jammers"), the complex is equipped with a GSM module, thanks to which it is possible to control parameters such as temperature and battery voltage.

Pandora is controlled from any device that has Internet access. In a secure personal account, you can change the parameters of the complex, start the engine and control the operation of vehicle systems. In addition, thanks to the GSM module, you can get the exact coordinates of the vehicle at any time. For quick work with the alarm, a keychain with an informative LCD display is provided. The built-in module keeps statistics of car movements and updates it every month.

Car alarm Pandect X-1100 does not have the full range of telematics functions. But for some, not all of them are needed. But the option to notify relatives about an accident involving the owner's car can be very useful. It is a pity that it is impossible to determine the location of the car on the map. The alarm is not controlled via the Internet or a mobile application. You can disarm the car with a regular key with a radio signal, as well as using a mobile phone. Validation takes place using two radio tags, which limits the circle of car users. You can connect a GPS receiver or a module to automatically start the engine to the device.

In the reviews, motorists point to such advantages of the Pandect X-1100 system as a built-in GSM receiver, wireless communication with a relay unit, and an affordable price. Among the shortcomings, one can single out a truncated telematics, the need to purchase additional modules for autorun.

The maximum level of car theft protection is provided by the StarLine M96L alarm system. It has a built-in lithium-ion battery and GPS beacons. Even when the system is disconnected from the on-board network, the auto device will remain operational by sending a signal. This allows you to track the location of the machine at any time.A distinctive feature of the car alarm from the old StarLine models is control using a mobile phone. The Bluetooth port is used for communication. Smart filling is able to send SMS to the owner, where error codes are indicated. It will not be superfluous for travel lovers to be able to connect a second SIM card.

Car owners who have installed the StarLine M96L alarm note a number of positive points. This is the possibility of autonomous operation, dual communication with the phone (GPS and Bluetooth). The disadvantages of the system motorists include the lack of support for keyless bypass of the immobilizer.

It is believed that telematic security systems are very expensive, and not everyone can afford them. But here we have a product of a Chinese brand that claims to be the best manufacturer of budget alarms, and that is why it got into our top. So what is there? Let's start with the settings. In reviews of telematics systems, owners who decide to install them often complain about the lack of flexibility of these settings. That is, there are a lot of functions, but it is very difficult to deal with them in a mobile application. Here, this drawback has been eliminated, and you can set up the system from the website, where each owner has a personal account.

As for the purely technical aspects, here they are average. For example, the range of the radio signal is only 600 meters. Manufacturers focus specifically on mobile positioning, so they apparently forgot about the standard signal. Three sides of protection.It is also quite small, given that the closest competitor Starline has long passed the mark of seven sensors and does not plan to stop.

Car alarm Prizrak 840 has a full range of features that are inherent in this category of security systems. The model allows you to control the car using a regular key or a mobile application. As protection, wearable radio tags are provided to the owner or a pin code is entered using the car's regular buttons. The alarm is equipped with an ultra-compact blocking relay, to which you do not need to pull wires. Therefore, the installer can be implemented anywhere in the car. Communication with the central unit is carried out through a power cable, which solves the problem of radio interference. The model allows you to remotely start the engine bypassing the immobilizer.

Car enthusiasts and experts note such positive qualities of the Prizrak 840 car alarm as rich functionality, reliability, and high resistance to theft. The disadvantages of the system include a high price.