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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 3097 reviews

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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93%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers frequently mention the remote start, range, and ease of installation as positive aspects of the 2-Way Remote Start System. Many appreciate the system's performance and the reasonable price. However, some customers reported issues with compatibility and a few experienced problems with the alarm system and key fob. Concerns were also raised regarding the antenna and battery life in some cases.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Well worth it!

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

    I don't know how I waited so-o long for this! It is worth the investment to purchase and add to your car. Saves me so much time in the morning to quick start my car and warming it up. One of the features is that it is a 2way, which notifies you when it starts ... I'm happy with this brand and its performance.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    2006 with OEM update

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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.

    Love the new product for my old truck, everyone is always asking me what year my truck is. The OEM remote brings my truck up the new age. Install and explanation of the remote start was explained to me very well. I told my friends and family where to go for easy installation and great prices.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best money invested.

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

    Over all i am very happy with this purchase. Very easy to use with a press of a button can remotely start my car and time i get in already warmed. Highly recommend especially for winter season definitely will buy again for future car.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great remote - Bad Customer Service

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

    this is a great remote starter , the only thing I Didn't like was my local BestBuy service they reschedule my appointment three times they are super rude with no patience at all, they tried to tell me this remote wont work in my jeep and tried to install a different remote starter (cheaper-Easier) but once I told them I Have the same remote in the same type of car same year they change their minds like "Uh really ok lets try and see" and voila they finally installed my Remote , so I hope this information will help some people out there

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Remote Start system!

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

    Got a great deal of the day, which included the installation, along with all of the necessary items (T harness, hood switch). When purchased make sure you put your vehicle in, or you will miss out on essential components. Geek Squad did a clean installation as expected, and well within the quoted time. Works great and can use the supplied key fobs (2-way and 1-way) or our OEM remotes to start.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great display, easy install

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

    Purchased this as a gift for my cousin because her cat didn’t have CarPlay. I waited for her to really use this before writing a review and so far, she’s been in love with how responsive it is, and how it takes her Nissan from a 2012 to a 2024. The screen is pretty big for the price and it’s really easy to get a backup camera connected (additional purchase) when you install this system.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesomeness!

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

    Awesomeness!! This product does have the 2way remote, so lights up and beeps to confirm the action! Also has second 1 way remote for back up. It goes long range and I just have to remember to adjust the temp. lol.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Super Happy with Being Warm!

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

    I've had autostart on my nissan rogue 2015 for almost a year now. It works exactly as it should. I can easily turn my car on from my building to the opposite side of the parking lot. Receiving feedback to know that it worked is an ease of mind kind of thing. It was the best present I got myself and my aging car. As an added: Best Buy staff made the decision really easy and were knowledgeable about what I needed.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great addition and must have

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

    This has been a great upgrade especially for the cold winter in Wyoming. Worked even at -30 degrees Celsius. Feels satisfied when I can keep my toddler baby in warm car immediately from the cold outside temperature.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    You need install on your vehicle

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

    I love this remote start,i have a great deal at best buy so i can't let pass.i would recommend very easy to use,extremely confortable on winter time and summer time.. The controller reach good distance..

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Compustar 2-way Remote Start System

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

    I've never had a remote start sytem so I can't compare it to other systems. I can say the guys who installed it we really nice. Work was done before expected, received text when job was complete. They explained how to use the product. I've used it a few times since, very nice, easy to work. No issues at all so far!! I really like the 2 way system, even when the car is not parked where I can see it, the system sends back a beep when the car is started.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good buy!

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

    I love the fact that I can start my car several minutes before having to get into it, especially when it’s cold outside. The only thing I wasn’t happy about was the fact that the engine cuts off when I get to my car. The installer at Best Buy said he sees that in all Toyotas.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Compustar 2 way

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

    Really great range, quick install, sweet price. Works perfect in my 2020 Buick.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Impressive remote start system

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

    I've been using this system for nearly a month now and have found that it works flawlessly. I keep the one-way fob near my front door to start the car before I leave the house; the two-way fob stays in the car so that when I reach a destination, I slip it into my pocket and can use it to start and unlock the car for the trip home. I use the fobs this way because attaching one of the fobs to the OEM fob makes too large a bundle. (The car is not driveable unless the OEM fob is present.)

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works great!

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

    Took about 3.5 hours to get done and now works great! I was very impressed by how simple it was to use. Tech were excellent with skills and timing. The product itself is super useful now that it is cold where I am. Car turns on from 3000 feet away and notifies me that it has turned on. No more cold vehicle in winter for me!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Compustar

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

    Super happy I have this now for the winter months! Installation wasn't bad, maybe around 2 hours? I'm able to now stand in my house and start the car which is super nice. The 2 way feedback plays a little beep on the remote to let me know the car is started which I also like. I'm not sure if this connects to the drone mobile app as I haven't been able to connect it, but that could always be user error haha. Overall happy with this purchase!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great 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’ve been very pleased with this remote start especially for the price. The actual working range is much further than I expected. I work in a factory and park at the back of the parking lot and am still able to start my truck from almost anywhere in the plant. I could not be happier with it and would recommend it to anyone looking for great range over the one-way option. Just wait to purchase until it goes on sale. I was able to pick it up for $100

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Installation, Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Deal in Town!

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I would give 10 stars if I could. Everything was smooth and I saved over $800 compared to the local audio store. The install took less than an hour and has been going strong for 10 months.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great unit, just don't buy it online

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

    Make sure you buy it in the store. We've purchased 2 of these for our other cars, and bought them in the store. Recently purchased a third one for a new car and thought it would save time and a 30 minute trip into the city, only to get a call the night before our scheduled install( i took a day off of work to get it installed quickly) only to be told there's another harness we need and they dont have any in stock in the entire Phoenix metro area. If you buy a stereo head unit online, it will show suggestions below in the cart for dash kits, harnesses, antenna adapters and everything you need for install, but not for remote starts! The installer agreed their website has always lacked that info, spunds like best buy doeant want to fix it either. 4 stars as product is great but ordering process needs improvement.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great remote star. For automatic and standard car

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

    This remote start is a good quality Inn is easy to use and is a good good price and also it’s perfect for stick shift cars

    I would recommend this to a friend