# Author ID

> Smartphone key fob for AUTHOR Alarm anti-theft vehicle security systems. (iPhone/iPad app by AUTHOR-ALARM d.o.o..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/author-id/id1144594689 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [AUTHOR-ALARM d.o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1344731145)
- Category: Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.60/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 64 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 29 MB
- Languages: American English, Bulgarian, Czech, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Greek, Japanese, Polish, European Portuguese and 7 more
- Released: 2016-09-09
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/author-id/id1144594689/reviews.md

## What is Author ID?

Author ID – the app intended to work with anti-theft systems produced by «AUTHOR Alarm». It allows to use your smartphone as a key fob to activate and deactivate the security system installed on your vehicle.
 
This app is compatible with the following products by «AUTHOR Alarm»:
 
• Anti-theft system IGLA produced after 05.06.2018
• Anti-theft system IGlA Pro produced after 18.06.2018
• Anti-theft system IGLA Slave produced after 18.06.2018
• Anti-theft system RAPTOR produced after 18.06.2018
• Anti-theft system KeyLess Block produced after 05.06.2018
• Anti-theft system KeyLess Block Pro produced after 05.06.2018
 

Expected in new versions:
• Compatibility with anti-theft system KVANT


International Technical Support: +7 (812) 425-62-29
 
Send your comments and suggestions to: support@author.spb.ru

## Key features

- Use smartphone as key fob
- Activate security system
- Deactivate security system
- Compatible with AUTHOR Alarm systems
- Remote control for vehicle security

## Recent user reviews (10 of 64)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/author-id/id1144594689/reviews.md

### 5/5 — IGLA security system

*2026-02-18, version 1.4.4*

Works great!

### 3/5 — Good but could be better

*2025-09-11, version 1.4.4*

Need to allow widget for iPhone usage or allow shortcuts to work to allow setting the "key" on and off via schedule would be great, or allow Siri to set the key

### 3/5 — Mejorable

*2025-07-03, version 1.4.4*

Deberían de poner en la app la opción de servicio para poder llevarlo al taller y desactivar la alarma para cuando lo dejes en el taller , haber si el desarrollador le pone un poco de atención a eso

### 3/5 — App NEEDS widget compatibility

*2025-04-30, version 1.4.4*

This app would be absolutely perfect and 5-Stars if it had the compatibility to allow it to be used as a widget button on a Home Screen page to simple enable/disable the button without having to constantly open the app whenever I want to use it

### 1/5 — Actualización

*2025-03-06, version 1.4.4*

Cuando van actualitat la app???

### 3/5 — Issues since the latest update

*2024-12-16, version 1.4.4*

I’ve been having a lot of issues with the most recent update. It’s hit or miss whether my phone gets detected. Before this update the app was fantastic! Hope this issue gets figured out.

### 5/5 — Works great

*2024-11-11, version 1.4.4*

Works great with IGLA

### 1/5 — IGLA Author ID

*2024-08-07, version 1.4.4*

Doesn’t work with iPhone 15 PRO!!!
Can’t pairing!!!

### 2/5 — Перестала работать как метка через блитуз

*2024-06-18, version 1.4.4*

Фоновом режиме

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work in the US

*2024-06-12, version 1.4.4*

This app doesn’t appear be supported and doesn’t work in the US

## Frequently asked questions about Author ID

### What does the Author ID app do?

The Author ID app allows you to use your smartphone as a key fob to control your vehicle's anti-theft system. You can activate and deactivate the security system directly from your phone.

### Which AUTHOR Alarm systems are compatible with this app?

The app is compatible with specific models of AUTHOR Alarm anti-theft systems, including IGLA, IGlA Pro, IGLA Slave, RAPTOR, KeyLess Block, and KeyLess Block Pro, provided they were produced after certain dates in 2018. Future compatibility with the KVANT system is expected.

### Is the Author ID app free to use?

Yes, the Author ID app is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the application's description.

### How do I set up the Author ID app with my car's security system?

The app is designed to work with specific AUTHOR Alarm anti-theft systems. You will need to ensure your vehicle's system is one of the compatible models and then follow the app's instructions for pairing your smartphone as a key fob.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.4 — 2019-09-17

The new version expands the geography of coverage in Europe and Asia: the application is now available in Spain, Portugal, Serbia, Bulgaria, Slovakia and China

### 1.4.3 — 2019-04-17

The new version expands the geography of coverage: the application is now available in Polish, Slovenian, Czech, Dutch, Japanese and Thai.

### 1.4.1 — 2019-01-09

The new version expands the geography of coverage in Europe: the application is now
 available in France and Greece.

### 1.4 — 2018-06-23

• Improved logic
• Reduced connection time
• Added compatibility with the following company products: IGLA, IGLA Pro, IGLA Slave, RAPTOR, KeyLess Block , KeyLess Block Pro

### 1.01 — 2017-09-12

No release notes.

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