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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 1018 reviews

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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92%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are positive about the remote start feature, range, and ease of use. Many also appreciate the smooth installation process and the excellent app. However, some customers have expressed concern about the potential for the system to drain the vehicle's battery.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Remote start

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Better than manufacturer's offerings!

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Highly recommend this product! I'm glad I found Drone Mobile because my Gladiator came with Remote lock/unlock but not remote start for the 1st year for free via Sirius XM Guardian. If I wanted to unlock/lock my car remotely I would have to pay for Sirius XM Guardian which is garbage for the price and my truck didn't come with Remote start anyways. With Drone Mobile, Having remote start, lock/unlock capabilities with Google/Siri, my phone, and my fob is absolutely amazing. Plus the parental options for the future are pretty cool with Drone Mobile. Highly recommend it at this price and getting a 3yr subscription membership.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Range
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect for any car

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    Best Buy Employee
    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Perfect range and top quality, easy to use and seamless app features.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Remote start

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect choice!!!!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I redently purchase compustar 2-way remote. Its a life saving, i can start up my car 15 minutes before leaving to work, so it heats up, and i dont have to struggle with winter season or summer. By the way, the price i got the CSX REMOTE was discounted, free installation and reasonable timing. Id definitely recommend this product to anyone who struggles with non automatic remote cars.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Convenient but occasionally unreliable

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The remote start system works great most of the time, and it’s really convenient, especially in cold weather. However, sometimes it gets confused and doesn’t respond right away. The mobile app also fails to connect every now and then, which can be frustrating. Still, when it works, it’s a great feature to have — just not 100% consistent.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Buy CompuStar Now

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is my third Compustar and it is easy to use and reliable. The controls in the app and on the key fob work smoothly and effortlessly.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Range

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome remote starter

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Awesome remote starter! Very compatible with all my cars features. Using the phone option to remote start the car works great. The fob remote starter has an incredible range of 3000 ft. I can start my car with it from my workplace locker room. I would highly recommend this remote starter.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Range

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works great with a really long range. The only downfall is when I unlock my car with the fob supplied, my alarm goes off when I open the door so I still need my original fob.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    App, Remote start

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great remote start system!

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this product online when it was a deal of the day, awesome price for remote start with install. Scheduled install with local Best Buy store and they were great to work with, got me in fairly quick considering time of year. No issues so far, remote works as it should and Drone Mobile app is easy to use. One thing to note is the Drone Mobile app is only free for the first 30 days, then after that a subscription is necessary to keep using it. Overall great product!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Remote start

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great system

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Totally awesome system!!!! I had this installed on my 2006 H3,Nothing like starting my vehicle on my mobile device Or from my watch. The system is so much more technical then I first thought!!I Its GPS is awesome and all the extra features this system offers is crazy !!!!Down to the temperature inside the vehicle to starting it or letting me know when it was last running, or turned off. Highly recommend this system!!!!! If your tech savvy you’re gonna love it if you’re not you’re gonna learn a lot and love it!!! Best part is, I received this as a Christmas gift and was told it was on sale which worked out great for me!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Remote start

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    So nice to remote start my '03 Ranger

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this and had it installed in my 2003 Ford Ranger XLT. I decided for this model since it was on sale, but I was also interested in the mobile app. I am extremely happy with the device as well as the installation. Because I have it in my truck, the trunk key has no function, which is a minor inconvenience, but not a deal breaker. I wish they had a remote with only 3 buttons for instances like this. I do have a few minor complaints, besides the useless key. The constant blinking blue LED is a bit annoying, especially at night. There are times where I forget to turn the key before I hit the brake, which causes the car to turn off, and other times I turn it too far. I think these last ones will resolve themselves in time. The app is decent, although I would have preferred a higher tier trial. I think providing that would lead to more customers realizing there are features they find useful. Instead, I am left not knowing whether the higher tier would make sense to me. I plan on getting this same one for my wife's vehicle eventually since it has done rather well in the month and a half since I got it. I did get a good laugh coming out of the store one day. I remote started the truck as some people were walking by and it startled them. Most people don't expect a 20 year old vehicle to have remote start. I am really curious how winter will be with it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Remote start

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great product could be better

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a great product for any car that doesn’t have a remote start or can no longer use they original remote start. You can start the vehicle from your phone, they key fob kt comes with or even in some car cases your original key fob. You do get a 30 day trial to use the app features thats also included gps tracking anyway and other car information like battery voltages and temperatures. Only bad things i dont like that i wish i knew before hand is the subscription is a little pricey for what it does if you dont want all the extra features and want a basic remote start do not get this one you can do better. Another problem is i wish it was a easier way to activate and deactivate features via the brain without having to go all the way back to your installer or bestbuy to change features that you want so make sure to tell them you want everything on because that wasn’t the case for me and I didn’t know till later that i could get other features activated on the brain like automatic door locking when and auto alarm settings.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use, Installation

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Buy this!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to use app, quick and easy installation! I love being able to have a warm car after work, and it always works without a hitch.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Remote start

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Solid device, dont wanna pay a sub for mobile app

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I put this in my 2014 ford f150 xl because i was working early mornings and having it preheated was a life saver. While saying that, i dont have a keyless hatch or keyless doors. So i really only bought this model because it was on sale. Wish it came with a second remote. Enjoyed using the app for about a month till the trial expired. Let me know whenever my engine was on off turning on or off or if the remote timer ran out.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    App, Range

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Compustar 2 Way CSX Remote Start System/LTE Module

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I am extremely happy with my new remote start system. I had this system installed on my 2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk Wasn't sure if I would be able to continue using my factory fobs after arriving, but Tech who installed system got them to work. Supplied remote seems to have good range, not sure how far it is but works good for me. Using the app to start my vehicle is a plus too.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    App, Remote start

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Yes, I love my Remote start.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love having an Remote Start especially with Winter coming, no more going out to a cold car. I also got a free Trial to an app Called Drone with my purchase and that has several things for people. I like that if I should lock my keys in the car that I can use my smart phone to let me in or remote start it. All that in one package is great! The install was great, the guy that installed it went over things with me and a short time later I was on my way home.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Remote start

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fell In Love from the Moment I Got This!

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have the remote starter for 2 years and never disappointed me. The remote battery life is so good(Hope I didn’t jinx it). It’s a life saver. I used to work In NYC and take train everyday day. Specifically in cold winter this was perfect for me. I can start from any distance via mobile app. Get out from the train amd Warm welcome by my car. Thank you Drone remote starter!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    App, Remote start

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    So awesome

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This remote start kit is amazing. The only down side is it costs money each month unless you pay for years in advance. The app is super useful in many ways. Also lets you use your oem key to remote start your car

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Range, Remote start

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works great on 02 Tahoe

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Got this for my 02 Tahoe works great, knocked one star doesn’t come with custom alarm sold separately.unless your car has standard alarm already. can start tahoe from the mobile app and locate it also. you can get a free trial but do have to pay for subscription recommend getting this remote start alarm on sale…went to alamo ranch location dont recommend installation there did a crappy job didn’t even put plastic pieces back inside my truck

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Range

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My girlfriend wont shut up about it!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My girlfriend is absolutely in love with the remote starter i got her. The experience was great from everything she told me. The installer was quick, knowdlegeful, polite and walked her throuvh every question she had. She's had it for about 2 weeks and hasn't had a single issue with it. The range is great, its easy to tell if the car was started or not. She loves the app as well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Range

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    This product meets expectations

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was pleasantly pleased with the price, the installation and the technician but most importantly, i was impressed with the functionality and range at which i able to use the product. It definitely did not disappoint.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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