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(More customer reviews)This product is very easy to install with only two wires. One for power(must find a constant 12v) and one for ground. After that you just choose a location to hide the device and press the on button. Then you log onto the website and choose a plan, either yearly or monthly. I choose yearly $179/yr because they waive the activation fee.
The product itself has many great features such as text and email alerts, vehicle locating, and vehicle tracking. The actual gps locations are usually very accurate but they are sometimes off. For example: I press locate when i know my vehicle is parked in front of my house but when it gives me my location it says my vehicle is next door at the neighbors house. I would give this product 5 out of 5 if it didn't have such an UNRELIABLE NETWORK. I set my device to text me if the motion sensor senses vibration, if my vehicle is stolen, or if it logs out of the network. I have received a text multiple times in the past month saying my device has logged off the network which basically means the device is off. There is no way of locating or tracking it until the network is back up. Sometimes its offline for 5-10 minutes, sometimes i've noticed it down for hours. I have since emailed customer service and this is what they are saying:
"We are currently having intermittent issues with devices being able to communicate over our wireless partners wireless network. We are working to resolve the situation as soon as possible."
This would be a good explanation if it happened maybe once or twice since owning the device, but it has happened at least 8 or 9 times and i have the texts alerts to prove it. This is very unreliable because at any of these times your vehicle could be stolen and you would have no way to track it until they fix whatever issues they are having for the day.
I also bought this product because at CES 2010 they announced an iphone app coming in January, currently there is only an app for blackberrys. It is now February and no iphone app available which is very disappointing.
For this review i gave only 2 stars mainly for the ease of installation and great features. I wouldn't give it more than 2 stars because I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND this product to friends or family members knowing that there are ongoing issues with the network. At this point it is just too unreliable to recommend but I will keep this review updated if anything changes.
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Protect your vehicle as never before with the most-effective permanently installed GPS security alerting and tracking system available. And it's from Escort, the leading authority in radar and laser detection for more than 30 years. Powerfully combining always-on cellular networks, top-tier GPS tracking and motion-sensing technology that activates from your own keychain, plus the exclusive, instantly-triggered GPS Recovery & Monitoring Service to speed the return of your stolen vehicle, the Escort Entourage CIS is your extra layer of assurance for the things or people you value most.
Escort Entourage CIS Powered by BlacklineGPS Protect, share and connect as never before with the most effective permanently installed system available for your vehicle.
Powerfully combining always-on cellular networks, top-tier GPS tracking and motion-sensing technology that activates from your own keychain, plus the exclusive, instantly-triggered BlacklineGPS Recovery & Monitoring Service to speed the return of your stolen vehicle, the Escort Entourage CIS is your extra layer of assurance for the things or people you value most.
Maximum Security and Convenience The Escort Entourage CIS arms and disarms automatically with your MyPass key fob, and it lets you know by text message and e-mail when your vehicle is tampered with or moved by an unauthorized individual.
Maximum Location Awareness Advanced sharing technology lets you go beyond mere tracking, allowing you to share your vehicle's location with people you know, via your personalized website panel. Plus, you can track your vehicle's precise location on your computer, Blackberry smartphone, or browser-enabled mobile phone--all in real-time and on demand.
Maximum Personalization Your private website allows you to set all your security preferences--and change them at any time. Select your security parameters, choose icons for your multiple devices, check your vehicle's speed and direction on Google maps, and even see where your vehicle has been in the previous six months.
Maximum Recovery and Monitoring 24/7 Escort Entourage CIS powered by Blackline GPS is the first vehicle security device sold at retail featuring the optional BlacklineGPS Recovery & Monitoring Service, backed by industry leader, Reliance Protectron. Now, you'll be notified both by text message and a phone call from a real person, when your vehicle is compromised, and every effort will be made to recover it as quickly as possible--and with the minimum amount of damage.
Maximum Ease-of-installation The intelligent design of Escort Entourage CIS makes it easy to install by any professional automotive service specialist. Ask your dealer, local audio and security system installer or leading automotive service chain for further details.
Maximum Peace-of-mind Unparalleled features, unmatched performance and unequaled attention to the ownership experience make the Escort Entourage CIS the smartest choice in security, location awareness, recovery and monitoring for your vehicle.
Service plan required for use. (Monitoring & Recovery Service Optional)
Service Plan Description
The service plan that's right for you. Put the advanced technology of the Escort Entourage CIS to work for you as a comforting extra layer of assurance for your vehicle for only $14.95/month (3 month prepayment and activation fee of $29.95 required when activating device). Or, subscribe to an annual plan and pay no activation fee. Plans have no contracts, no cancellation fees, and include all the features.
Annual Escort Entourage CIS Service plan powered by Blackline GPS includes:
Access to your personal Network Account powered by Blackline GPS, that is the online home for your Escort Entourage CIS
Unlimited real-time locating produces locations as quick as 20 seconds
No service cancellation fees
Wireless coverage in the US and Canada
Easy-to-personalize online Internet browser-based interface
Continuous tracking provides 10-second locations for up to 10 minutes at a time
Tracking scheduler automates tracking for you with tracking intervals as quick as every 10 minutes
Mobile security alerts and notification via email and text message (SMS)
Early indication of possible theft through tamper-sensing (vibration) and alerting
Early theft indication through GPS security perimeter monitoring and breach alerting
Remote control interface for remote interaction and locating via text message (SMS) from your mobile phone
Interactive mapping with zoom and panning features
6-month location and security data history within Network Account that stores location, speed, direction, altitude, alerts and more
FREE Location-sharing and Friend-finder app for supported smartphones with an unparalleled, convenient mobile interface
Hassle-free, automatically recurring credit card billing from Blackline GPS
24/7 live customer care
Optional Monitoring & Recovery Service
Optional Blackline GPS Monitoring & Recovery Service for your Escort Entourage CIS When activating your new Escort Entourage CIS, consider subscribing to the Blackline GPS Monitoring & Recovery Service (BMRS). It's your guarantee of maximum convenience, efficiency and peace-of-mind.
Instant theft detection Unlike other services, Blackline GPS Monitoring & Recovery Service is triggered instantly. If your vehicle is ever stolen, Entourage CIS notifies you directly by email and text message (SMS). Simultaneously, the BMRS recovery center is contacted, and you will receive a call from a live person to verify your vehicle's status so the recovery process can begin immediately.
Your MyPass makes it happen The MyPass key fob included with your Entourage CIS system conveniently automates its security features. Every time you leave your vehicle, the MyPass automatically and wirelessly arms your Entourage CIS, and disarms it when you return. If your vehicle leaves its GPS security perimeter without your MyPass present, you are instantly notified through mobile alerting via email and text message. If you subscribe to the Blackline GPS Monitoring & Recovery Service, the recovery process is triggered instantly.
Confidence counts When your vehicle goes missing, every minute matters. With Blackline GPS Monitoring & Recovery Service, you can be assured of the highest levels of quality and experience. And with many insurance carriers offering discounts to customers with permanently-installed theft systems, subscribing to BMRS is the best way to safeguard your investment. See us on the web at www.BlacklineGPS.com/bmrs for more details.
Annual subscription required for service. Optional Monitoring & Recovery Service is $119.95
What's in the Box Escort Entourage CIS, Quick start guide, MyPass key fob, Complete hardwire kit.
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