No Self-Control, Get cellcontrol

Stop texting while driving and more: cellcontrol removes the temptation for your employees or young driver to use a cell phone, smart phone or mobile device and encourages them to concentrate on the task at hand: driving. cellcontrol is the first ENFORCEABLE driving while distracted solution!

BASIC INSTALL

  • STEP 1. Install the cellcontrol Unit

    Plug in the CellControl unit into your vehicleʼs OBDII port.

    The OBDII port is always within 3 feet of your ignition. In most cars, the port is clearly visible underneath the driverʼs side of the dashboard. If you have difficulty locating the port please reference the industry standard locator at:
    http://www.obdclearinghouse.com/index.php?body=oemdb
    or
    Call obdEdge cellcontrol support at 888.896.9753

  • STEP 2. Install Phone Software

    Click on the link sent to your mobile phone number after estsblishing your account or visit the download site listed on your "Quick Start Card". The application will then be installed. If prompted to "View or Save" simply click "Yes" or "Save and Continue". The application requires Bluetooth and will auto start the service. You do NOT have to pair your device to the cellcontrol unit. This will automatically take place.

  • STEP 3. Management Console & Customize Policy

    Visit www.cellcontrol.com and click on the LOGIN link. You will be required to provide your user name and login you established when purchasing/setting up your account.

Teen DWD Statistics

Statistics from: TXT Responsibly

  • In 2007, driver distractions, such as using a cell phone or text messaging, contributed to nearly 1,000 crashes involving 16 & 17 year old drivers.
  • Over 60% of teens admit to risky driving, and nearly half of those that admit to risky driving also admit to text messaging behind the wheel.
  • Each year, 21% of fatal car crashes involving teenagers between the ages of 16 & 19 were the result of cell phone usage. This result has been expected to grow as much as 4% every year.
  • Almost 50% of all drivers between the ages of 18 & 24 are texting while driving.

FAQ

  • Q: What can I expect when driving?

    A: When the cellcontrol system is active and your vehicle is accurately identified as in- motion, a cellcontrol blocking screen will appear, enforcing the policy that has been defined.

  • Q: Can I make an emergency call?

    A: cellcontrol will always allow a call to be made to 911. In addition, the cellcontrol administrator can add allowable phone numbers to the "White List" from the online management console. "White Listed" numbers can be defined to be allowable inbound only, outbound only or inbound/outbound.

  • Q: What if I just want to block e-mail, text but not phone?

    A: The web management console allows the account administrator to allow or block the different functions on the phone. All or some of the functions of the phone can be blocked.

  • Q: Since it is Bluetooth, do I have to pair?

    A: Manual pairing of the phone to the cellcontrol unit is not required. The software and cellcontrol unit pair automatically without any input required from the end user.

  • Q: Will it block with the car just running but not moving? How fast do I have to be going?

    A: cellcontrol determines movement of the vehicle at any speed. Once the wheels start moving the cellcontrol policy is put into effect. If the vehicle is running but not moving, the phones works normally.

  • Q: I have installed the cellcontrol unit in my car and installed the software on the phone but it appears it isn’t working?

    A: In order for the cellcontrol to work, you must be in the vehicle and the vehicle must be moving. If you are in the vehicle and the vehicle is moving and it appears cellcontrol is still not working contact support at 888.896.9753. In moments, we will determine the issue and have you protected in no time.

  • Q: How many phones will work with one cellcontrol unit via Bluetooth?

    A: cellcontrol will block as many or as few devices at the SAME TIME as desired by the account administrator. Blocking is determined by which mobile devices have the software and policy in place.

  • Q: How does cellcontrol know I am the driver?

    A: The cellcontrol unit and phone recognize each other and determine if the phone is listed as a participant with that cellcontrol unit. If the unit and phone are a match, the phone will be blocked. The account administrator can determine which phones are blocked in which vehicles.

  • Q: Since the cellcontrol unit uses Bluetooth to my car’s computer, can I be hacked?

    A: Information from the vehicle is sent to the phone from the cellcontrol unit. It is not an open channel for other Bluetooth devices to use. In addition, the cellcontrol unit is a "Read Only" device. This will not allow a hacker to affect your car in any way.

  • Q: What if my phone does not have Bluetooth? How will it work? If my car is older than 1996 do I have other options?

    A: cellcontrol requires bluetooth and vehicles newer than 1996 to function properly.

  • Q: If my husband and I are both in car, are we both blocked?

    A: It depends upon the cellcontrol policy that has been defined by the administrator. Both can be blocked or certain phones can be assigned to certain vehicles and selective blocking can take place. These settings are controlled by the account administrator through the online management console.