
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 306 reviews
4.5- Remote Start (67)
- LTE Module (41)
- Range (30)
- Ease of use (27)
- Installation (16)
- Battery Life (3)
- Price (3)
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- Rated 4 out of 5 stars
You can start your vehicle from...
Installed on a 2018 corolla with a start touch button. You can start your vehicle from anywhere with the app, A friend of mine was able to start the vehicle from Mexico also to unlock and lock the doors with the app. It comes with a nice small antenna that goes on the windshield with a blue led blinking when is parked, really nice! Pros: you can start your vehicle virtually from anywhere. Cons: the app sometimes got a little bit glitchy, but you can close it and reopen it again and that fixes it. App requires a monthly plan of $5.99 or $11.99, or $119 at year, $287 for 3 years. Other: the basic keyfob originally included with the Compustar starter has to be disabled, the factory keyfob will still work. So you can either use the new one, the app, or the original one to start your vehicle. Overall: great feature to know where your car is all the time thanks to the gps module.
Posted by Payito
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Decently buy it! Great for your health! Take care!
I am very-very-very happy with remote start. I am happy with hardware, software, installation services! Best Buy, yoiu're such a great place to install remote auto start for a car! I have Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV with button push keyless start. The installation price was the same as for my other simpler vehicle (an old Kia). This is a great solution! I can start/stop my car, unlock/lock the doors, even open trunk all through app or on Dronemobile web site using this cellular module. I can see the temperature inside, battery charge status. car location on map. I can't express my excitement! Works very well and you do not need to worry if the remote control's signal reaches the car as the cellular service is almost everywhere except for some underground parking lots obviously. This thing is a must have if you live in a cooler place or to run your AC remotely starting the car during the Summer time as well.
Posted by Alexander
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great technology, well worth the price for winter
Works perfectly! The app is so helpful, I was actually across the country when my alarm went off and the app notified me so I was able to catch the guy on my ring camera. It’s also been great to turn on my car from office when it’s all the way in the parking garage. I have a 2013 Toyota RAV 4 for reference
Posted by SophiaS
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome Upgrade
After Viper being the only brand of remote start & upgrade I’ve ever had, I went with Compustar & this upgrade kit at the recommendation of the installer Nick at Best Buy Manahawkin. I’ve got to say, I’m impressed. Having the Drone Mobile is nice as I can start the car when I’m miles away & it’s nice & toasty warm by the time I get to it. Navigating around the Drone Mobile app took some getting used to & is real nice. I was able to notice that I forgot to lock the car when going in the app & fixed that with one tap of the Lock icon. A cool concept is being ablt to customize the display to show what commands you want visible & pic you want associated with your vehicle. There was a charge to install the Drone Mobile & it’s well worth it. The 2 way remote fob is a little smaller than I expected, but is still very nice. In my pics, I’ve included one where it’s side by side with a Viper fob so you can see a size comparison. Compustar is a bit more rugged looking which I personally like. If by chance you have big fingers and/or the buttons are a little small for your liking, I would suggest getting the 2WG17-FM fob or the Pro 2WG18-FM fob. I have pics showing a side by side comparison so you can decide for yourself if you want a fob with bigger buttons or not. As of this review, Best Buy doesn’t sell the G17 or G18 yet. You can find them on Ebay or Amazon. Programming them is real easy to do. You would only need the fob as the antenna is the same one installed on this upgrade. All in all, I’m satisfied with my purchase & hope my review helps other prospective buyers. Nick was spot on with installation time & how to use the system.
Posted by TheDuke
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A great addition to my 2010 xc60
Fantastic addition to the base remote start system.i had the remote start system installed a few years ago and got this installed Dec of 2023 at best buys installation center. This was a huge improvement over the remote only system I had earlier. This added app connectivity through my cell phone. It is quick to respond and it gives me access to make sure the car is locked/unlocked etc. There is a subscription but there are a few levels for you to choose from. It ranges from $3.99 a month to $79 a month. I ended up paying $179 for 5 years of service, so there are some healthy discounts for longer terms. My opinion is that 2.99 a month paid upfront for 5 years is a no nrainer for what I'm getting.
Posted by Meeeee