Frequently Asked Questions
Good question.
Its hard to pin in down to a specific number of feet. Many factors play a role. The big manufactures like to put a number of feet, we find it generally highly inaccurate because there are to many factors at play.
We have found the range to be similar to the basic Avital remote starter.
This product will not provide extremely long range. When your plane is landing on the runway you wont be able to warm up your car. However our goal is that in the freezing winter, you should be able to start your car from anywhere in your house. Providing your car is not parked to far away.
To be clear, this product is NOT the actual remote starter module. This product is an add-on to your remote starter. An essential prerequisite requirement is that you have a remote starter installed. This is only providing you the ability to start from your smart phone.
Depending on your skills, you may be able to install yourself. Our goal is that any DIYer should be able to install without any problem. We will provide clear instructions. However its not just plug and play this does require splicing wires.
If you installed the remote starter yourself, you definitely can install this in a fraction of the amount of time it took you to install the remote starter.
Each device has a unique code. The app has a setting for you to enter the code. The code is encrypted in the air.
This device is compatible with any vehicle. This device is only interacting with the remote starter installed in your vehicle. This device is just causing the remote starter thats already installed to start your vehicle.
In terms of compatibility what relevant is if the device is compatible with your remote starter. In order to be compatible with your remote starter, your remote starter must have a wire that activates the starter with a ground pulse. Most major remote starters have such a wire. If you are not sure about yours please contact us at tech@start-x.org.