safe driving

Software & Apps

We all know someone who talks, checks their email or sends a text on their phone, all while driving. And of course some of us are that someone, and we know better, but don’t want to miss anything we believe to be too important to wait.

Well fortunately, with the SMARTACTIONS™ app that comes with the DROID RAZR MAXX HD, you can make sure safety is first, and that your crucial communications still get through.

The SMARTACTIONS Drive rule let’s you set the triggers that turn on the App. For instance, if you leave the house at the same time every morning, you can set the rule to turn on you actions at that time, so when you buckle up, your phone is ready to go. Some of the ways SMARTACTIONS help keep you focused on the road is by automatically launching the apps you need on the road, like Navigation for your turn by turn directions and Google Play Music for your listening pleasure.

To manage your incoming calls and texts, you can pre-set the volume, vibrate or silent mode for inbound messages. You can also set up custom auto-replys for all callers, just your phonebook contacts, or a specific list, letting them know you are driving and will get back to them soon. You can also have your phone announce who texted or called, so you can know if a pit stop might be in order to reply. These are some of the built-in actions, but as with all SMARTACTIONS, you can customize and make your own rules and triggers.

We all need to stay connected in this always-on world, but keeping ourselves and other drivers around us safe, should always be the number one concern. Staying focused on the road goes a long way towards achieving that goal. Please check out this video to see SMARTACTIONS in action:

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Products

Responsibility Looks Good on You

June 18, 2012 : BY Motorola

Flirting your way out of a ticket is one way to go. But it’s easier on everyone if you don’t go there. We can provide you with a safer, more productive and responsible drive — at 20% off. This week we’re featuring the Motorola Elite Sliver, a style-friendly, compact Bluetooth®-enabled headset with a 300-foot range and a case that carries it AND a 15-hour charge. It’s our way of helping you join in Responsible Driving Month and keeping you connected to the great, big world around you. Just use promo code: THUMBSUP now through June 22.

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Software & Apps

Keep your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road. These are the most basic rules of safe driving. But we all know that distractions abound–including your mobile phone.

June is Responsible Driving Month, and we’re committed to helping you stay safe when you’re behind the wheel. The apps below can help you stay focused when you’re on the road. Motorola accessories can, too.

PhoneGuard Premium

Limits the use of apps such as text and email while your phone is moving, to prevent accidents that result from distracted driving. Also includes features such as Family View, Locate/Track and Custom Auto Reply.

Global Mobile Alert

Get alerted to traffic lights up ahead, and other potentially hazardous situations, like school zones and railroad crossings, with Global Mobile Alert. It turns your smartphone into a helpful co-pilot.

iZUP

Prevent texting while driving and all distracted driving practices, with iZUP. When your speed hits 5 mph, the app launches automatically, silencing all sounds and holding your inbound and outbound texts, emails, calls and more while you drive.

TextSmart-DriveSafe (Free)

No more excuses: drive safely with this free app! It blocks phone use when you drive over 1 mph, sending your choice of auto-reply responses.

 

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Features, Products

April’s Distracted Driver Awareness Month might be ending this week, but the time for safe driving never stops. Motorola’s suite of universal Bluetooth headsets provides crystal clear access to calls, texts and music…and you don’t even have to lift a hand!

Motorola ELITE SLIVER

So small it’s barely there, ELITE SLIVER represents the latest in stylish and functional Bluetooth technology. CrystalkTalk technology keeps the background noise where it belongs and the sleek, over-the-ear design won’t interfere with your personal style. It’s time to look good and be productive while driving.

Additional ELITE SLIVER Features:

  • OMG! The newest texting trend: My MotoSpeak is the next evolution of text messaging. The Android™ application, which can be installed on your smartphone in minutes, lets you to send texts without touching your phone and hear them read aloud.
  • The ultimate accessory: Motorola ELITE SLIVER comes with its own accessory – a carrying case that also acts as a battery charger. The case re-charges the headset when you’re on the go, for up to 15 hours of talk time.

Motorola ROADSTER 2

The latest Bluetooth enabled in-car speakerphone, Roadster 2 conveniently attaches to your visor making it perfectly placed to hear and be heard when making calls in the car. It’s great for long drives or on-the-road business calls and has up to 20 hours of talk time.

Additional ROADSTER 2 Features:

  • Intuitive and user-friendly, ROADSTER 2 automatically turns on when you get in the car and off when you leave and the smartly-placed buttons provide easy access to the most-used functions.
  • Honking horns, blaring sirens and bumpy roads are no match for the ROADSTER 2’s dual-microphone technology for superior noise cancellation and excellent call clarity.

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