DroneMobile - Smartphone Remote Start System with Bypass and Geek Squad Installation - Black
Model: RSD-3100S-KIT
SKU: 8771128
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I recently installed this model on a Honda Pilot as well as a Honda CRV. We wanted an extended range, and this included the smart phone app so it works wherever a Verizon signal exists. There were no missing items or hidden expenses when we installed the product. The key fob is full function, and the smart app is easy to use, and you can get a text message to confirm it works. We bought it bundled with the geek squad installation, and had a very positive experience. I would recommend this product.
Posted by ColdInIthaca
tldr: phone control awesome; remote start good for your butt and your car. I read another review saying they found this on a deal-of-the-day so I signed up and waited for a month until I finally got it on sale too! I was a bit hesitant to enter the remote start market (this system being my first) but in only having the unit installed for two weeks now, I am determined to have remote start on every future vehicle I own. This particular system is fantastic for the internet connectivity. My wife parks at a shuttle parking lot for work, so there is no way even the longest range radio systems would suffice. I haven't upgraded to the premium drone plan as I'm still on the 3 month trial of the basic plan and I find it to be adequate. You still get confirmation messages for start and lock/unlock success which is enough for me. In even the coldest days here in the northern US the default 15 minute runtime is enough to get my car up to temperature, so I don't need the ability to check the temp in the car from the app. I believe the benefit comes in two forms from using a remote start system. First, and most obvious, is passenger comfort--getting into a toasty car when it is 0 degs Fahrenheit outside brings about a unique experience of joy and gratitude. But second is actually for the vehicle itself. These days we rush to do everything, so let's be honest, as soon as our butt lands on that icy seat, we are going to start up the car, throw it in gear, and get to where we are going because the less time we spend in this torturous situation, the better. But doing this is pretty hard on your vehicle (drivetrain in particular). Putting high stress on an engine and transmission before they have come up to regular operating temperature is tough on them. But when you let the vehicle sit at idle with no load for a few minutes, you allow the oil and transmission fluid to come up to temperature so they can adequately protect all those surfaces rubbing against each other. So in effect, by using a remote start system, you are not only doing your butt and back a service, you are doing the vehicle itself a service; and one that will reap monetary rewards in the sense of less wear and tear.
Posted by will
First off, I really like the starter. It hasn't failed me once yet, and being able to use my phone to start my car is fantastic, even if it ceases to be free after three months. I'm not crazy about the installation. The antenna was put in a different location than where my previous starter was, so there is now a spot of black glue left on my windshield where the previous antenna was. And when I asked the installer if he could enable the automatic door locking on the starter, he looked at me like I was from Mars. Those are mostly just little niggling details though, so otherwise this is worth the investment. I also got it on the Deal of the Day, so it was extremely affordable.
Posted by ErikH
Customers are delighted by the Smartphone Remote Start System's reliable remote start feature and its impressive range, enabling them to start their vehicles from a considerable distance, even using a mobile app. The user-friendly app and overall ease of use are frequently praised, with many highlighting the convenience and positive impact on their daily lives. The system's performance is also consistently lauded as dependable and effective.