AutoFon - Термо

AutoFon-Thermo is a GSM-controlled heater module designed for reliable remote control of aftermarket auxiliary parking heaters such as WEBASTO and EBERSPÄCHER. Built for fleets and private vehicles that rely on pre-heating in cold climates, AutoFon-Thermo offers SMS and voice-menu control, local cabin-button operation, and a built‑in real-time clock with two programmable timers. This device is positioned as Vista GPS compatible for telemetry and fleet workflows when combined with Vista GPS’s platform or alongside a Vista GPS-compatible GPS tracker.

Note: AutoFon-Thermo is intended for use with additionally installed (non-factory) auxiliary heaters. The manufacturer indicates the unit is discontinued and currently out of stock; this page explains capabilities and how it can integrate into Vista GPS-enabled telematics and fleet management solutions.

Key Highlights

• GSM-based remote control: Start or stop an auxiliary heater via SMS commands or by calling the unit and using its integrated voice-menu.
• Scheduled pre-heating: Built-in real-time clock with two programmable timers enables regular warm-up schedules on selected days.
• Local manual control: Cabin-mounted push-button input for local on/off control alongside remote commands.
• Aftermarket heater compatibility: Designed specifically for WEBASTO, EBERSPÄCHER and similar auxiliary parking heaters when installed as non-factory units.
• Fleet-friendly operation: Supports centralized management workflows when paired with Vista GPS for coordinated pre-heating and operational readiness across vehicles.
• Simple integration: Installers wire the module into the heater control circuit; no GPS hardware required on the module itself.
• Voice-menu convenience: Call the device to control the heater without sending SMS — useful for drivers who prefer voice interaction.

How It Works with Vista GPS

AutoFon-Thermo is a specialist GSM controller for auxiliary heaters rather than a standalone GPS tracker. When integrated into a Vista GPS-managed fleet, it augments vehicle telematics by providing remote heater control and heater-related telemetry that complements Vista GPS’s real-time tracking and fleet management capabilities. Use AutoFon-Thermo to ensure vehicles are warmed and ready while Vista GPS handles GPS-based location, route, and broader telemetry such as fuel monitoring or ignition state when a Vista GPS-compatible GPS unit is present.

• Remote heater commands: Send SMS or place a call to trigger start/stop actions; Vista GPS can relay or log those actions within fleet workflows.
• Scheduled events: Two programmable timers create predictable warm-up schedules; Vista GPS can display timer status or historical start events in reports.
• Local override: Cabin push-button state and remote commands coexist — Vista GPS can record events originating from either source if event logging is enabled.
• Voice-menu operation: Drivers may call the unit to operate the heater directly; Vista GPS can keep an event log of confirmation messages when available.
• Complementary telematics: Combined with a Vista GPS-compatible GPS tracker, you get real-time tracking, telemetry, and coordinated anti-theft or immobilizer actions where supported by the vehicle’s telematics suite.

Technical Overview

Use Cases

• Cold-climate fleet readiness: Schedule pre-heating so operator cabins and engines are warm at start time for morning shifts.
• Private vehicle comfort: Remote start or scheduled heating for passenger comfort and engine pre-warm before daily use.
• Remote extension/cancellation: Adjust heater runtime remotely via SMS or call when plans change or trips are cancelled.
• Mixed telematics deployments: Use AutoFon-Thermo alongside Vista GPS-compatible GPS trackers to combine heater control with real-time tracking and telemetry.
• Service and maintenance fleets: Ensure equipment is warm for predictable service starts and reduce cold-start wear on engines.

Why Choose This Tracker with Vista GPS

AutoFon-Thermo is not a GPS tracker but a focused GSM controller that fills a practical niche: remote and scheduled control of aftermarket auxiliary heaters. When used in a Vista GPS-managed environment or paired with a Vista GPS-compatible GPS tracker, it adds heater-level telemetry and control to your broader fleet management toolkit. This combination provides operational benefits such as improved vehicle readiness, reduced idling for warm-up, and centralized scheduling across a fleet.

For fleets and operators seeking integration between heater control and telematics, AutoFon-Thermo delivers dependable GSM command methods (SMS and voice) and timer-based automation. Combined with Vista GPS’s real-time tracking and telemetry capabilities — including fleet management dashboards, ignition and immobilizer workflows, and fuel monitoring when supported by the vehicle’s GPS unit — you get a more complete operational picture without overcomplicating installation. Because the AutoFon-Thermo is discontinued and out of stock, consider consulting your installer or Vista GPS support for alternative Vista GPS-compatible heater-control modules or for recommended integration approaches with current GPS trackers.