Q & A
Is installing IGLA alone enough?
This is a question we receive often. To answer directly: IGLA is highly effective at making a vehicle harder to move, but we do not consider it the whole picture on its own.
The strength of IGLA
IGLA JP+ (IGLA 2+) is a product designed to stop unauthorised starting. Even with methods that exploit the signal from your genuine key, the car is unlikely to drive away as normal unless authentication passes. There are real cases where a thief gave up because the engine would not start. That is unquestionably its strength.
However, it has one characteristic: it makes no sound
A setup with IGLA alone produces neither sound nor light. It is quiet and barely changes everyday usability, but the other side of that is: it gives the other party time.
When nobody is likely to notice, they can afford to work calmly and take their time. Methods in recent years have become rougher, and thieves hesitate less about spending time.
The difference shows most when you are away from home
Theft happens not only in your own driveway but also at hotels and in parking lots away from home. It has occurred in the Kanto area where our shop is located as well.
At home you may notice sounds or movement, but at a travel or business destination it never reaches you. If you only notice the next morning, there is almost nothing left that you can do.
The three layers we recommend
| Layer | Role | Relevant products |
|---|---|---|
| Alert others (top priority) | Sound alerts the surroundings and makes it hard to stay | AUTHOR ALARM (IGLA ALARM) / Gorugo / Panthera / SIREN BT |
| Reach you (next step) | A notification reaches your smartphone even when you are away | TELE COMPASS |
| Locate and stop (next step) | Check where your vehicle is; remote operation supported | TELE COMPASS |
Sound works on the person who is there. Notifications work for you, who are not. Because their roles differ, layering them is meaningful.
If you already use IGLA
There is no need to replace it. You can add to what you have.
- Adding SIREN BT — adds "sound" to your current quiet setup
- Adding TELE COMPASS — adds "notifications" and "location checking"
Vehicles already fitted with IGLA2 or IGLA2+ also have upgrade options. Compatibility and what is required vary by model and by what is currently installed, so please feel free to consult us.
Please note that details leading to disabling or bypassing the system (installation location, wiring, setting values, authentication procedures) cannot be disclosed for security reasons, but we will explain specifically what situations it reacts to and how much you can check.
