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For what we are using the product for, Cellcontrol is far easier to implement. The alternative requires hardware connected directly to vehicle OBD ports. In some cases, this has actually caused problems with vehicle on board software which the manufacturer blamed on the device itself.

When you have the ability to mount the device to the windshield the solar cell removes practically all maintenance concerns of individual vehicles. There simply needs to be a routine check on battery power which can be done via the web-based console.

Nachteile

We were hoping to integrate Cellcontrol in home brew software we are developing in house, however there was not an API available or at least not one made available to us.

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Helps protect drivers from getting distracted and keeps them focused on the road. Still allows the ability to make and receive calls via Bluetooth as well as use navigation while traveling (must be set up prior to driving).

Nachteile

As technology changes rapidly, app has a lot of updates to keep up.

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There are no pros to this app. Definitely wouldn't recommend.

Nachteile

This app continuously connects to the beacons when you are near by one and had blocked my phone while I am sitting still in an office. Someone doesn't even have to be driving near by. It also blocks all notifications and clears them so you have no knowledge when you stop. I once had a fraudulent charge on a credit card that I learned of due to a notification on my phone. If I had truce on my phone at the time I wouldn't have learned about it in time and been out thousands of dollars. This app is for people who think they live in a perfect world. Fine block people from making calls while driving, nothing wrong with that. But that's where it should end. If it connects while stationary and locks the phone even once, it should be considered a failure.

Vorteile

Cell control makes staying handsfree easy. It does all of the work so my guys aren't tempted to answer the phone or text someone while driving. I also like how the device is solar powered.

Nachteile

The app installation is a bit cumbersome.

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This is easy to use and easy to manage from the back office.

Nachteile

After 2 years I have no complaints about the software.

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Ability to whitelist certain numbers (for calling only...all texts are blocked while driving) was a plus. They offer both a bluetooth windshield solar powered device (for when a phone should only be blocked in a specific vehicle) or a phone app that will block in all vehicles, regardless. Our sales agent and phone support was particularly helpful.

Nachteile

Of the 10 phones using the bluetooth windshield device, only 1 had issues with bluetooth connectivity. It kept trying to connect to the vehicle itself. I did not have time to resolve the issue.
If the windshield is ever replaced the risk is the windshield device gets lost.

Vorteile

Ease of use and Setup plus passenger mode for non-driving employees

Nachteile

Sensitivity with the system disconnecting when not in motion. Have gotten use to it now

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The software was easy to configure and install.

Nachteile

Not capable to also serve as a GPS tracking device.

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It serves its function well creating habits of no cell phones and safer driving.

Nachteile

I do not like that sometimes random notifications get through, and also the cornering is very strict also come of the speed limits arnt correct and you dont have an option to put in a ticket to get a speed changed.

Vorteile

Easy to install, great data comes from the tracking devices and is user friendly to access for multiple users.

Nachteile

Charging of the units in the vehicles is unclear and not the easiest to plug in.

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You get alerts if any thing is tampered with.

Nachteile

Haven't seen any issues yet, sometimes they need a battery recharge if sitting in a dark shop idle for a while but that is simple maintenance.

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It is user friendly when it comes to being an Administrator for Users, Devices, and Triggers. Along with creating specific Policies, along with easy to manage adjustments through the reports.

Nachteile

The Tracking needs some improvement. When Data is behind the Tracking is behind.

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It consistently blocks apps we do not want our drivers using while in motion

Nachteile

Sometimes it's frustrating trying to switch between navigation and music apps.

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This product is easy to install and difficult to circumvent

Nachteile

I would like the cell control devise to replace my GPS locators in their entirety ( since cell control needs to be connected to an enrolled phone to communicate)

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blocking communication while i am driving keeps my mind on the road.

Nachteile

drains battery on phone and causes apps to be open constantly.

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I like the safety aspects of the system when it works.

Nachteile

The app is intermittent and doesn't always block phone from use while driving.

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Does what it is designed to do. The fact that it only affects the users phone when in a company vehicle and not in other or personal vehicles. It is very effective in blocking texting and calling without hands free while driving.

Nachteile

There is a big difference between the IOS and Android version of the software. The Android version is easier on the client i feel.

Vorteile

Makes our employees safe while working around the public

Nachteile

Nothing really. The software is straight forward.

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It does shut down the phone usage.

Nachteile

it's hard to get passenger mode to work.
Cellcontrol does not provide good details of how the items such as aggressive driving are graded (based on what...only they know)

Cellcontrol does not provide reports or data that would help the customer decide how to focus on their drivers to improve safe driving

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We have over 80 vehicles in our fleet and this was very easy to deploy.

Nachteile

Nothing in particular stands out as something that we do not like.

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Simplicity but nothing else really - needs much improvement

Nachteile

It's not accurate, does not have good tracking capabilities, history is not accurate, speed limits are wrong most of the time. This device has a box inside the vehicle which connects to the phone but is still not accurate nor reliable - how does uber and lyft do such a good job at tracking real time movements without such mentioned box inside the vehicle.

Vorteile

The fact that we can build monthly reports to provide visibility to Managers for those utilizing & not utilizing the units.

Nachteile

That the units are a little difficult to remove when replacing the vehicles

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I like the concept, but unless you have a company phone with no other MDM software it is very hard to manage. Several steps also.

Nachteile

The steps to maintain, site usage etc. Assigning a trigger, then a user and then pushing the SMS and hoping they accept. It is too much.

Vorteile

The ability to prevent text, and calls while the vehicle is in motion.

Nachteile

Before the recent update, it was a challenge to get the app and device paired.

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The online dashboard is so easy to use and a great tool for tracking data.
We used it to create funny mini games to track key indicators

Nachteile

The software requires an install into employees actual phone system rather than just through use of an app or other device

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Very easy to use, almost completely automatic which makes it easy for anyone.

Nachteile

Takes a little to long for it to turn off after the vehicle is stopped/turned off.

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The software was pretty easy to learn. We like the fact that if one of our vehicles/devices are not in compliance, our management team gets an alert. We also use this to verify an employee was not using a device if they happen to be involved in an auto accident.

Nachteile

If we did have a question on how to pair the device to the software, it was hard to reach someone to help us over the phone.

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It did it's job the years we were able to use it. Now we are not allowed that opportunity!

Nachteile

Awkward software and not user friendly. Could use improvements.

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It is easy to set up and install. Customer service was great. Website and daily emails show me all the information I need.

Nachteile

I have not had any problems or dislikes so far.

Vorteile

The software does exactly what it is supposed to do! It blocks use of the phone while driving. Our business opted for the hardware trigger in addition to the application because of the increased accuracy and other reporting functions. It almost works too well. I say this because I was shocked at how often I reached for my phone instinctively while driving, only to be reminded by Cell Control that it is not safe. This application is changing our work culture for the better! I would highly recommend this.

Nachteile

It's hard for me to come up with Cons for this software. If I had to find one though, it would be the manual steps a user has to take to enable access to the phone for the application to work properly. There are sometimes 7-8 steps that has to happen for it to function. We had to write up detailed instructions for our employees in order to ensure that most could install the app properly.

Vorteile

We have cellcontrol on about 100 phones at our company. Other than an issue I detail below, CellControl 100% meets our need. With safety being #1 priority this is a no-brianer. The cost is reasonable and customer support has been good. Some at our company say it works too well! :)

Nachteile

All aspects of cell control are great other than some issues with iphones. Those seem to have an on-going issue with connectivity or installing. We could give more details and would love this to get fixed! We are primarily android users but if this was not the case this would be a bigger issue.

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It is easy to use, and saves our company big on preventing accidents & improving driver safety, and not just with the cell phones. With the telemetry data we collect, we are able to enforce driving policies and get a very good idea of how individual drivers act behind the wheel. We are also curbing aggressive driving and speeding, thank to Cellcontrol.

Nachteile

There is occasional issues with tracking (telemetry) data, but it can be resolved by making sure drivers have the most up to date version of software, and have enabled all permission for the app. Some drivers complain of slightly shorter phone battery duration because Bluetooth is always on.

Vorteile

This software blocks our phone use in our vehicles wonderfully.

Nachteile

Sometimes the reporting can be tricky to figure out. It'd be nice if we could dial into some reports a little better.

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Cellcontrol does exactly what you want it to do for your drivers... stop distracted driving.

Nachteile

The Cellcontrol unit adhesive can not stand up to the Arizona sun. We have to re-install them using a more robust adhesive.

Vorteile

Ability to track driving history,ensures drivers are not using phone while driving,ability to see how well or bad you are driving

Nachteile

software on phone has issues while using navigation, does not always record trips, updates do not always go through using IPones, having to make sure that users keep certain services on for reporting to work correctly

Vorteile

The solution allows us to control how the drivers can or cannot interact with devices when in motion.

Nachteile

There really are not any major concerns with the solution

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It includes both the ability to block phones and laptops.

Nachteile

They discontinued the OBDII prodcut, you are not locked into a much more expensive recurring contract, their support took months to resolve an issue regarding repetitive alerts, their web portal changes frequently and can be cumbersome to use, and it requires a lot of maintenance to stay on top of.
There are solutions out there that do individual parts of what cellcontrol does better.

Vorteile

It absolutely does what they say it does. It will stop all data from going to your phones. My drivers now can concentrate on driving and not being distracted. It is a piece of mind that I now have that we will not be pulled into a distracted driving incident.

Nachteile

They had an issue in the beginning with one of my guys phone. He contacted them and they did not stop fixing it until the matter was solved.

Vorteile

If you have the APP correctly installed, it works as marketed.

Nachteile

- Latest CC software version restricted the Apple Maps; cannot move the map position; change any itinerary while vehicle is in motion.
- ANY cellcontrol unit on ANY other non-company truck WILL knock off our cellcontrolled phones, even if You are standing or parked near the cellcontrol truck passing.
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Vorteile

It does block use of the phone when all installation procedures and configurations are followed.

Nachteile

There are issues with the software when vendors update their OS. I thought developers got advanced copies of iOS and Android to test their software against.

Vorteile

It effectively blocks all access to telephone and texting functions. Since we use a PTT app for our two-way communications, CellControl worked with us to allow that app to run.

Nachteile

Because we operate in rural areas where the PTT app does not work, blocking telephone and texting is sometimes a hindrance.

Vorteile

I love that this keeps me from looking at my phone every two minutes. I really like that it makes me call people which is a more personal way of communicating.

Nachteile

I get messages that I am in violation when I am two miles from my car and it’s off. Also the phone screen flashes who your getting a text from so it still distracts you.

Vorteile

I love that it blocks any access to email, texts, and the internet.

Nachteile

As with any technology, there are some issues with team members having units that need to have the batteries replaced, and will need to plug in their unit.

Vorteile

Functions and features work to limit distracted driving as advertised.

Nachteile

Passenger mode override is cumbersome for some users.

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Very easy to use from an admin perspective.

Nachteile

Apple devices do not play well with Cell Control.

Vorteile

Nothing, does not perform as promised. Failure after failure to resolve connection issues

Nachteile

Prevents me from communicating hands free

Vorteile

When it's functioning, it works fine. The unit will turn off the cell phone as expected.

Nachteile

Easily tampered with. The front of the case can be removed and the battery taken out, rendering the unit ineffective. Tape may be placed over the power cell causing the unit to go dead.

Vorteile

On the surface the idea is excellent but I do not think it is full proof for sure.

Nachteile

Not dependable enough for the needs of our fleet.

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Easy to use, came loaded in the portal prior to receiving. Easy instructions on how to install. Good reporting and Easy to use poretal as well.

Nachteile

Batteries can melt under high temperatures in the truck or car.

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Account is very simple to set up and administer from the portal, love it.

Nachteile

Would like some options to easier whitelist a few apps, but not a major issue.