# Smart Access > Integrates and controls Clarion in-vehicle compatible apps from your iPhone. (iPhone/iPad app by Faurecia Clarion Electronics Co., Ltd..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-access/id496795338 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Faurecia Clarion Electronics Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/418109265) - Category: Navigation, Utilities - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 1.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 10 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 11.0 · 15 MB - Languages: Czech, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese and 5 more - Released: 2012-05-24 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-access/id496795338/reviews.md ## What is Smart Access? [Notice] End of Smart Access Service The Smart Access service will end on March 31, 2026. App distribution and content provision through the store will also end. Thank you very much for your long time patronage. https://www.clarion.com/jp/ja/news/detail/23/ Smart Access is the app that allows integrated use with Clarion in-vehicle equipment. Before connecting to the in-vehicle equipment, it is necessary to download and install this app onto your iPhone. With this app, centralized control of all Clarion in-vehicle equipment compatible apps becomes possible. [Features] • Displays a recommendation list of all apps that can be integrated with Clarion’s in-vehicle equipment. Selecting an app takes you directly to the App Store download page. • Downloaded apps are listed and displayed on a launcher screen. • Possible to change the order of apps displayed on the launcher screen, as well as the wallpaper. *For the condition of connection between your iPhone and the in-car device, please refer to the instruction manual of the in-car device. [Usage precautions] - Internet connection is required to use this application. Please check your payment plan before using. - iPhone cannot be operated on its own while connected to the in-vehicle equipment. - Read the usage agreement carefully before downloading and using the application. - The screenshots may differ from the actual screens. ## Key features - Integrated use with Clarion in-vehicle equipment - Centralized control of compatible apps - Recommendation list of integrable apps - Launcher screen for downloaded apps - Customizable app order and wallpaper ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Premium Service (12 month) | $29.99 | one-time | | 1 month premium service | $2.99 | one-time | | 6 month premium service | $14.99 | one-time | | 12 month premium service | $29.99 | one-time | | JP Destination setting functi | $2.99 | one-time | | Destination setting function | $14.99 | one-time | | Destination setting function | $29.99 | one-time | | プレミアムサービス（１ヶ月） | $2.99 | one-time | | プレミアムサービス（６ヶ月） | $14.99 | one-time | | プレミアムサービス（１２ヶ月） | $29.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 10) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-access/id496795338/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Not that good *2018-08-21* About 10 apps if that for an IPhone. Worthless ### 1/5 — Doesn't work for iPhone 6 Plus *2016-03-18* Won't connect or Bluetooth ### 1/5 — Bad *2016-02-20* Not working iPhone 5 in nx603 ### 1/5 — Terrible, when it actually works *2014-11-06* I purchased a NX604 head unit with the main feature I wanted being smart access. I am so disappointed by this integration. It 'worked' all of 1 minute before I attempted to open Waze (why I wanted smart access in the first place). Not only did opening waze crash the app, it bricked the entire smart access system! Now all I can get is a blank screen. It's complex to get set up in the first place (the order you have to plug things in and then open the respective device's programs is a joke) and the instructions on setup are lacking detail. It might as well read 'plug it up and good luck' Wait for Apple CarPlay to mature and go that route instead. It seems to at least work, as limited as it is at the moment. ### 1/5 — Wish I could drive without constantly messing with this crappy app *2014-10-29* Update not working! No surprise 😤 ### 4/5 — Has potential *2014-07-11* Smart access is a great feature for idevice users. Unique platform, isn't offered with other manufactures--other manufacturers such as Kenwood, pioneer, alpine, etc. all use a similar UI which is actually quite horrid and slow to use. Clarion's cloud-based platform is much quicker and surprisingly seamless. The only upset of the smart access is the lack of apps and it's limitation due to the short comings of the apps available. ### 1/5 — Ios7 *2014-01-05* Not working needs update to work on ios7 ### 1/5 — Stupd app *2013-09-23* Bought the nav expecting to use with my iPhone. But guess what?! This ship never works. Plus, it chases iPhone keyboard. You need to restart your phone in order to get it back. ### 5/5 — Looking forward to NX503 Q2 *2013-01-14* I'm looking forward to using this with the all new NX603 in Q2 and my iPhone 5. Clarion seems to have it all going on compare to the competition. ### 4/5 — Available apps? *2012-07-26* I downloaded this app after purchasing the Next Gate from Clarion...it looks and works great so far but I'm confused because several of the shown apps (VL4car, contacts4car, weather4car, news4car) are not listed under "recommended" or in the app store...are these just not available yet since the smart access platform is newer? ## Frequently asked questions about Smart Access ### What is the end date for the Smart Access service? The Smart Access service will end on March 31, 2026. App distribution and content provision through the store will also cease on this date. ### Does Smart Access have ads? No, Smart Access does not contain advertisements. It is a free application without any ad interruptions. ### What devices does Smart Access support? Smart Access is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed for use with Apple's mobile operating system. ### How often is Smart Access updated? The latest version of Smart Access is 3.2.7, which was last updated on October 8, 2025. Update frequency can vary based on development needs. ### What is the age rating for Smart Access? Smart Access has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. This rating indicates general content appropriateness. ### Is an internet connection required for Smart Access? Yes, an internet connection is required to use the Smart Access application. Users should check their data payment plan before using the service. ### Can I operate my iPhone independently while connected to in-vehicle equipment with Smart Access? No, your iPhone cannot be operated on its own while connected to the in-vehicle equipment through Smart Access. The app is designed for integrated use. ### Where can I find information on connecting Smart Access to my in-car device? For the conditions of connection between your iPhone and the in-car device, please refer to the instruction manual of your specific in-car device. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.2.7 — 2025-10-08 Added a notice about the termination of the Smart Access service to the app description. ### 3.2.6 — 2025-07-08 bug fix ### 3.2.5 — 2024-11-28 bug fix ### 3.2.4 — 2024-08-07 bug fix ### 3.2.3 — 2023-10-12 bug fix ## More apps by Faurecia Clarion Electronics Co., Ltd. - [Twi4car](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twi4car/id496793571) - [DriveSuite4car](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drivesuite4car/id547157445) - [Media4car](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/media4car/id684175974) - [Z-tune](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/z-tune/id1099712029) All apps by Faurecia Clarion Electronics Co., Ltd.: https://appshunter.io/developer/418109265 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. 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