Founded in 1982, in Vista, California, USA, Directed Electronics was the largest designer and marketer in North America of consumer-branded vehicle security and remote start systems. In 2020, VOXX Electronics Corporation acquired the security brands of DEI Holdings and formed VOXX•DEI, LLC headquartered in Orlando, FL, Sold under Viper®, Clifford®, Avital®, Python®, Autostart®, AstroStart®, AutoMate®, and Install Essentials® VOXX•DEI markets its broad portfolio of products through many channels including leading national retailers and specialty chains throughout North America and around the world.