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October 1, has officially kicked off the 2016-17 remote start season with the arrival of the wet and cold weather which have our phones ringing non-stop! Access 1 Alarm & Audio is kicking off the season with new products from Viper with added features to make your new system even more convenient and reliable to use.
So what's new?
Pretty much everything! With the new Viper Systems even the way we integrate the remote start system to your vehicle has changed. With the introduction of Viper's digital solutions no more are we going wire to wire on the newer vehicles. Today we load a digital remote start system up with vehicle specific software and connect it to your vehicles data system which will send the commands from your new remote control, factory remote control or your smartphone to start, lock, unlock, slide open the doors or pop your trunk. Further, Viper released a few vehicle specific T-harnesses that allow for up to 70% of the wires to be now plug and play with factory plugs. We just unplug your factory harness, plug it into the Viper harness and the reinsert the Viper harness into your factory plug location. This ensures a reliable connection that will not come undone and makes for a cleaner looking installation. Your mechanic or dealership will love us!
Cleveland Ohio source for Vehicle Night Vision FLIR Camera Integrations
Access 1 Alarm and Audio offers several solutions for night vision for your vehicle. From standalone camera systems that have a separate display to integrating the image on your navigation screen we have a solution.
Our most common camera is the FLIR thermal imaging system, bringing you the same technology to your vehicle as our military and Law Enforcement agencies utilize, such as aerial drones and stealth aircraft to vehicle mounted units on the HUMVEE’s and police SWAT vehicles. These units are designed to provide the user the ability to see in the night when there is no or limited lighting conditions.
Other options is the use of an infrared camera, however the optics are nowhere as near the quality of the FLIR thermal imaging camera and is susceptible to wash out from oncoming lights. Most infrared cameras need a separate infrared illuminator to provide light for the camera to operate whereas the FLIR camera does not.
Turn your alarm system into a security system!
Well what does that mean? You just spent a few hundred dollars on an alarm system to protect your vehicle and you go to bed at night feeling easy knowing that your vehicle has an alarm system, but is your vehicle really protected? Time and time again we hear from many people across the nation or read the stories online in forums that the vehicle was broken into or worse, stolen and had an aftermarket security system installed on it. So what to do?
First by definition an alarm is a signal that warns or alerts while security is the state of being protected or safe from harm. Two different terms each describing an aftermarket or factory system, but which one would you prefer for your vehicle?
Now we do write alarm system throughout our website but that is because the term is loosely used in the world and makes it easier for Google to search the term when people do not distinguish between the two. However, we hope that more people read this and armed with this knowledge understand the difference.
Access 1 Alarm & Audio's basic alarm systems come with door trigger monitoring, siren, shock sensor, flashing parking lights, keyless entry, starter interrupt/kill and a flashing light indicating the status of the alarm system in which all are professionally installed by one of our highly skilled and trained technicians. Currently this is an alarm system as it will warn or alert anyone within ear shot of the vehicle. Now there is some limitations to the basic system as it does not monitor the trunk or hatch depending on the vehicle and the hood leaving them vulnerable to thieves. A pin switch at a minimal reasonable price can be added to ensure that they are integrated into the alarm system.
Professionally installed radar detectors and Laser Jammers
Cleveland, Ohio and the surrounding community is unique to the rest of the United States with the implementation of radar drones* on the highway transmitting in K band, red light cameras, speed trap cameras, the use of the older K band radar guns and the newer threat of state of the art laser guns. However, we have covered all the bases with our phenomenal product line up from Escort Radar, Beltronics, AL Priority and K40.
Access 1 Alarm and Audio offers multiple brands of radar systems such as Beltronics, Escort, K40 and the ultimate in laser protection, AL Priority. Even though it is uncommon for a company such as Access 1 Alarm & Audio to put all its eggs in a single basket, we can’t professionally recommend any other equipment other than Escort or Beltronics paired to the AL Priority due to Cleveland’s unique speed measuring threat. We have multiple systems for different budgets with different levels of protection.
Cleveland Ohio’s HID Lighting Specialists And Source For Quality Kits
We all have seen the newer vehicles with the bright driving lights that seem to light everything up in front of their vehicle while you are driving around with your bright lights on or just driving around unable to see clearly in front of you. Either way it is unsafe and modern technology has a solution for you called HID or Bi-Xenon lighting. Basically it is a high intensity dispersion of light projected forward like your factory headlights, but at a brighter more focused beam.
Add a backup camera to your Mercedes-Benz vehicle.
Outfit your Mercedes-Benz with a backup camera while maintaining the factory look. Access 1 Alarm & Audio specializes in quality aftermarket backup camera integration's and offers multiple solutions to fit within your budget or requirements.
Utilizing the factory navigation screen, our camera interfaces allow for multiple style backup cameras to be displayed. From the appearance of the factory looking stealth mounted cameras to the license plate frame camera with its wide view, each camera displays an outstanding high resolution color image even in low light conditions at night.
On newer Mercedes-Benz vehicles the camera integration module will display Rear Dynamic Parking Assistance Lines that move along with the steering wheel position. Further, a second video input can be used for any other composite video source, such as a FLIR Night Vision or front view camera that is activated automatically when you place the vehicle in drive or can be turned on by pressing a the "Return" button of the steering wheel controls for 3 seconds.
We have a solution for all Mercedes-Benz vehicles, unfortunately some are more expensive than others when trying to maintain a factory look due to the design of the factory radio. Some factory systems it is recommended to replace the complete radio/display with an aftermarket system due to cost considerations. Remember, not all Mercedes-Benz's are created equally.
As with all of our OEM integration's, the camera and interface come complete with a 3yr/36,000 mile warranty both parts and labor. Most installations are "Plug-n-Play" and use factory connectors to make the connections ensuring there is no need to worry about the quality of the equipment being added to your vehicle and when paired with a professional installation by our qualified technicians, the new system will provide many years of quality trouble-free use.
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The Alpine INE-W960 has all the essentials you will need through its 6.1-inch WVGA touch-screen monitor: Bluetooth wireless technology and 3D Navigation. Plus you get Pandora and SiriusXM compatibility. All this amazing technology is at your fingertips and it comes in the easiest to use AVN unit on the market. The INE-W960 also features Visual Enhancement, a new technology that provides a more balanced picture, not over-emphasizing dark or light areas, so movies are seen with greater clarity. All of the graphics are crisp and clean for your viewing pleasure.
- 6.1-inch WVGA High Resolution Touch Control Display
- 50 Watts x 4
- 3 4-Volt Pre-amp Outputs
- DVD, AAC, MP3, DivX Playback
- Built-in Navigation with 3D & 2D mapping
- Bluetooth® Hands-Free Calling & Audio Streaming
- Android™, Blackberry®, and iPhone Pandora Control
- Works with iPod® and iPhone®
Price $699.99
regular $999.99
The INE-W960 offers reliable navigation with preloaded NAVTEQ® map data of the United States and Canada, including Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, which translates to maps galore. Choose from different intuitive map view options, such as 3D mapping, split map, and turn-by-turn arrow view. This unit also features Alpine's exclusive Graphical User Interface with intuitive screen graphics, so it's easy for you to find your way. Get quick and easy directions from start to finish.
Alpine 8-Inch Screen Now with Bigger Features.
The record-breaking 8-Inch AVN System is back better than ever to suit your needs with an enhanced My Favorites feature, Dual Zone Video Control, retained factory controls, 3D navigation and built-in Bluetooth® wireless technology.
The KTX-GM8K2 is designed specifically for the Alpine 8-inch AVN head unit to give it a factory finished look matching the shape, color and texture of your dash. This Perfect F.I.T. (Factory Integration Technology) kit is for 2007+ Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado, Suburban, and Tahoe vehicles
Price: U.S. $1999.99 Kit includes all parts needed to complete installation. Not including Maestro unit.
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Access 1 Alarm & Audio was tasked with providing a solution for integrating a navigation system to the new Infiniti Q50 vehicles that do not come equipped with the factory installed navigation system. After months of research and development we have delivered this interface. The Q50 navigation system will deliver all the features of the factory navigation system with room for future expansion to improve it and add more features.
Currently the system is almost completely plug and play and will be housed where the factory navigation system is located in the vehicle keeping the interior of the vehicle completely stock in appearance with no added "clip on" or "stick on" components.
What does this system offer?
- Turn by turn voice guidance
- 52 different languages
- Touchscreen control
- 2D and 3D mapping
- 3D landmarks
- Lane assistance
- Millions of POIs and much more
Contact access 1 for more information.
Price: Starting at $999.99 not installed or $1299.99 installed
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Units not installed by us come with NO warranty or technical support
Infiniti Q50 Navigation Video LINK
The ultimate in Jeep Wrangler upgrades - The Alpine 9" Multimedia Navigation System
Your life is an adventure. Your active lifestyle is not confined to four walls, so you rely on your Jeep Wrangler for work and play. The X009-WRA is the upgrade you need to keep up with your busy life from work to play. Keep your factory controls and add enhancements like navigation, HDMI, USB, customizable short-cuts, Bluetooth wireless technology and sound settings optimized for your Jeep Wrangler – all controllable through the easy-to-use, large 9-inch touch-screen. With its over-sized screen, integrated system and advanced technology, this premium Alpine system will restyle your Jeep and provide you with an unsurpassed quality driving experience that the factory cannot match.
Price: U.S. $2999.99
Professionally Installed 3 Year Warranty
Keep the Factory Controls
Retains All Wrangler Feature Variations*
- EVIC Cluster Display (If Equipped)
- Media Player (If Equipped)
- Tire Pressure Information
- Bluetooth® wireless technology with Voice Commands (If Equipped)
- Steering Wheel Controls
- Parking Sensor integration
- Customizable On-screen Vehicle Information
Wherever Life Takes You, You’re Covered
The Alpine Jeep Wrangler X009-WRA offers reliable navigation to wherever work or play may take you with preloaded NAVTEQ® map data of the United States and Canada, including Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, which translates to maps galore. With turn-by-turn instructions delivered by Text-to-Speech (TTS) technology, street names, freeway numbers and freeway exit names are announced clearly through your vehicle’s audio system. Choose from different intuitive map view options, such as 3D mapping, split map, and turn-by-turn arrow view. This unit also features Alpine's exclusive Graphical User Interface with intuitive screen graphics, so it's easy for you to find your way. Thanks to the included free lifetime traffic service, see the congestion ahead of time so you can choose an alternate route. Get quick and easy directions from start to finish.
Built-In Digital HD Radio®
Alpine does HD. Get all the music and programming you want to hear in a crystal-clear digital format. FM stations with CD-quality sound and AM stations with FM-quality sound, both with virtually no distortion. Extend your music choice further with multi-casting capability HD1, HD2, and HD3 and you'll hear more talk and music content from the stations you already receive. Alpine’s exclusive Smart Reception Management keeps you tuned in to your favorite HD digital sub-channels, even when you’re in an area with limited digital reception. To find stations near you, visit HD Radio.
Satellite Radio Ready
Upgrade your sound experience and expand your entertainment choices by adding SiriusXM satellite radio to your X009-WRA. Using the SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner and a SiriusXM subscription (both required and sold separately), you get access to an expanded channel lineup of new and exclusive commercial-free music, sports and comedy.The Alpine X009-WRA lets you control SiriusXM features including iTunes® Tagging; SiriusXM Replay™ for pause, rewind and replay of up to 30 minutes of live SiriusXM content; Song Alert and Artist Alert for notifications when a favorite song or artist is playing on any channel; and Game Alert™ for notifications when your favorite teams from the NFL, NBA, NHL or college football and basketball leagues are playing live.
See Beyond Traditional Blind Spots
Alpine makes it easy to add Drive Assist camera systems to any Alpine AVN system. Choose from a variety of camera systems that make parking a breeze. Alpine cameras are durable and specifically designed for wide-angle and multi-angle views for front and rear applications.A direct connection ensures the highest picture quality for day or night use. All camera solutions are a perfect match with Alpine's in-dash AVN systems, but they are also compatible with screens from other manufacturers.Add a front thermal image FLIR camera with anaimal and pedestrian detection. Click here for more information
Works with Pandora Internet Radio for iPhone and Android Smartphones
Stream music from your Android smartphone using Alpine’s Advanced technology. With your Android, enjoy easy wireless operation of your favorite Pandora channels with Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down buttons directly on the faceplate, Quick Search features, and even create new Pandora stations and bookmark your favorite tunes on-the-go. Alpine’s Media XPander PRO DSP-Sound Expansion circuitry ensures the best possible sound for streaming music from your Pandora connection. To enjoy the same great Pandora features from your iPhone, simply connect the included iPod / iPhone audio / video cable.