Author CONNECT1.21.0 - App Store

Author CONNECT helps you monitor your car's status and location remotely, carry out configuration, and ensure the car’s security via IGLA anti-theft systems.

Key benefits:
. Configure and manage IGLA anti-theft systems manufactured by AUTHOR.
. Carry out remote start* and engine blocking.
. Set a schedule for engine autostart.
. Monitor the car's key parameters remotely (including engine temperature, mileage, fuel, and battery power)*.
. View the event log.
. Display your car's location.
. Record and view your trips.
. Enjoy other useful features.

*Depending on the car’s brand, model, and equipment. For more information, please contact installers or our Technical Support.

Looking forward to your feedback: support@author-alarm.com

Version History - Implemented handling of the factory remote start status;
- Fixed bugs and improved core functionality. 1.21.0 12/30/2025 Minor bug fixes and improvements 1.20.2 11/15/2024 Minor bug fixes and improvements 1.20.1 11/15/2024 Minor bug fixes and improvements 1.20.0 05/28/2024 Minor bug fixes and improvements 1.19.2 02/02/2024 Minor bug fixes and improvements 1.19.1 12/01/2023 New features are available now:
• IGLA ALARM, KEYLESS BLOCK, and AUTOSTART are configured via Bluetooth
• The events filter is configured by type and date
• Features are protected via password 1.19.0 09/28/2023 You can now manage the central lock and remote engine start based on the context menu of the app icon.
Localization to Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, French, Greek, and Japanese — added.
The event feed interface has become even more user-friendly. 1.18.0 05/03/2023 • Compass FW updating via application.
• Ability to add information about the number of the SIM card installed in the device.
• Ability to contact support directly from the application (phone, write an E-mail). 1.17.0 12/26/2022 - Server infrastructure improvements
- User interface improvements 1.16.0 09/27/2022 - Added Voice and SMS notification settings for Compass v1.1.19 devices
- iOS15 support improvements 1.15.0 07/11/2022 - SIM card balance updating algorithm optimized
- Social networks addresses updated
- Social networks opening via standard applications added 1.14.1 03/28/2022 - Tracking feature Implemented

- Mileage and fuel level indication (need to use IGLA device with firmware v3.9.0 or above)
- Added new central lock settings

- Added links to Author’s social networks

- Implemented request for an additional confirmation code during registration and vehicle pairing

- Minor improvements and bug fixes 1.14 02/21/2022 - Fixed the repeated request for coordinates issue
- Added IGLA-X device support
- Minor fixes 1.13 07/08/2021 - Remote engine blocking function implemented (need to use IGLA device with firmware v3.8.0 or above) 1.11 10/13/2020 - Yandex.Maps support
- Partial dark mode support for devices with iOS 13 and above
- Remote start on voltage drop implemented
- Remote start settings screen redesigned
- Automatic coordinates request on app activation for Compass devices
- Bug fixes 1.10 08/24/2020 - Implemented display of the date and time of the last received coordinate with the address decoding on the map screen
- Shock, tilt and motion sensors events are implemented
- Fixed application crash on the service mode screen
- Fixed double login issue
- Fixed SIM card balance displaying for large values
- Time zones and 12-hour time format support improvements
- Event feed improvements
- Bug fixes and performance improvements 1.7.1 03/10/2020 • Doors, hood and trunk status indication
• AUTOSTART settings quick access
• Engineer settings menu for IGLA and AUTOSTART pairing
• Device unpairing from account
• Bug fixes and performance improvements 1.7.0 09/02/2019 Bug fixes and performance improvements. 1.6.1 05/04/2019 • START button duration settings.
• Remote start wake-up timers.
• Periodical launch.
• Demo-mode.

Details:

• For functions operation enter the settings mode and then the AUTOSTART settings mode.
• You can add 2 or less wake-up autostart timers.
• In this version wake-up timers work daily, for the next versions day of weeks will be added.
• How does the periodical launch work: if you turn it on at 10 am with hourly periodicity and 15 minutes duration, the first launch is to happen at 11 am and work for 15 minutes, the next launch - at 12 am for 15 minutes and etc. till the option manual disabling.

Settings are available only with AUTOSTART module installed. 1.6.0 03/08/2019 • Activation of the service mode for easy transfer of the vehicle to the service station.
• Coordinate request for cell towers (LBS).
• SIM card balance indication (only MTS operator SIM cards supplied with the device).
• Visual improvements in the feed of events. 1.5.0 01/25/2019 Improved push notifications for alarm events 1.4.1 01/05/2019 • Added language switch RUS/ENG (in User profile)
• Fixed bugs 1.4.0 12/24/2018 • The application is expanded to work with other countries
• The application is translated into English

In detail:
• Now the application can be used in countries:
◦ Russia (country code +7)
◦ Czech Republic (country code +420)
◦ Latvia (country code +371)
◦ Ukraine (country code +380)
◦ Bulgaria (country code +359)
◦ Greece (country code +30)
◦ United Kingdom (country code +44)
◦ Germany (country code +49)
◦ Slovenia (country code +386)
◦ Kazakhstan (country code +7) 1.3.0 09/19/2018 1.2.0 08/22/2018