Remote Start subscription?
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Remote Start subscription?
I have a question about the remote start for the 2022 RX350. Is this function of remote start tied to a subscription to make it work?
If my key fob (new car ordered) has remote start but is only able to work through a monthly subscription I’m going to be pissed. Here’s what Toyota is trying to do. Same badge as Lexus.
Toyota Remote Start Subscription
If my key fob (new car ordered) has remote start but is only able to work through a monthly subscription I’m going to be pissed. Here’s what Toyota is trying to do. Same badge as Lexus.
Toyota Remote Start Subscription
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I have a question about the remote start for the 2022 RX350. Is this function of remote start tied to a subscription to make it work?
If my key fob (new car ordered) has remote start but is only able to work through a monthly subscription I’m going to be pissed. Here’s what Toyota is trying to do. Same badge as Lexus.
Toyota Remote Start Subscription
If my key fob (new car ordered) has remote start but is only able to work through a monthly subscription I’m going to be pissed. Here’s what Toyota is trying to do. Same badge as Lexus.
Toyota Remote Start Subscription
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All 2020 and newer Lexi have a 36 month (3 year) trial period for the Connected Services.
These include the Lexus App, Safety Connect and the enabled fob remote start.
The Service Connect feature is enabled for 60 months (5 years). It is necessary to subscribe
to continue the use of the App or fob RS after that trial period expires. The subscription(s) are
ala carte, $80/yr. for the Safety Connect (find stolen or crashed car), $80/yr additional to continue
the Lexus App (find, follow, monitor, lock/unlock, remote start the car) for $160/yr total and $80/yr
for live Destination Assist (largely obsolete for anyone with a smart phone).
When the Remote Start App and fob debut in 2015 (sedans w/ Nav) and 2016 (all models)
the trial period was 12 months (1 year). It was $249/year after that, $349/yr to include the live DA.
These include the Lexus App, Safety Connect and the enabled fob remote start.
The Service Connect feature is enabled for 60 months (5 years). It is necessary to subscribe
to continue the use of the App or fob RS after that trial period expires. The subscription(s) are
ala carte, $80/yr. for the Safety Connect (find stolen or crashed car), $80/yr additional to continue
the Lexus App (find, follow, monitor, lock/unlock, remote start the car) for $160/yr total and $80/yr
for live Destination Assist (largely obsolete for anyone with a smart phone).
When the Remote Start App and fob debut in 2015 (sedans w/ Nav) and 2016 (all models)
the trial period was 12 months (1 year). It was $249/year after that, $349/yr to include the live DA.
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On my wifes 2012 RX350 the remote will start the car 150' from her work building to parking lot from a window.
Yes, I'm aware of these new grossly overpriced services ( I have a 2022 Ram 1500) especially on what some consider a luxury model vehicle. I don't believe many continue these subscriptions.
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I don't have any problem with the manufacturer recouping the cellular connectivity costs after the car reaches a certain age. I don't expect them to provide cellular access for the life of the car. Even an Amazon has a separate price for their Kindle devices that include cellular connectivity. They are simply passing that cost to the consumer.
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I thought that I had read that Toyota had reversed their decision to do this for their new vehicles. I think that they got so much negative feedback that they just decided to not charge. I will try to look into this.
I don't use the App very often for engine start but it is nice on really cold days. Seems that it is a bit of nickel and diming us after spending $50k. Everything is going subscription these days....the new revenue model. Not a fan.
I don't use the App very often for engine start but it is nice on really cold days. Seems that it is a bit of nickel and diming us after spending $50k. Everything is going subscription these days....the new revenue model. Not a fan.
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Here is one article about blowback on subscription plan....
https://www.thedrive.com/tech/43636/...ssive-blowback
https://www.thedrive.com/tech/43636/...ssive-blowback
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It's very easy to add stand alone remote starter to these cars. It's basically plug&play with the proper harness, you just need to remove the lower dash covers to get to the connectors.
I used a Fortin bypass module with RF extender and harness, there was no wire cutting just plug it in with "up to 5000ft" range.
I used a Fortin bypass module with RF extender and harness, there was no wire cutting just plug it in with "up to 5000ft" range.
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It's very easy to add stand alone remote starter to these cars. It's basically plug&play with the proper harness, you just need to remove the lower dash covers to get to the connectors.
I used a Fortin bypass module with RF extender and harness, there was no wire cutting just plug it in with "up to 5000ft" range.
I used a Fortin bypass module with RF extender and harness, there was no wire cutting just plug it in with "up to 5000ft" range.
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Lexus remote start on newer >21 vehicles?
I have a 2019 and thing Lexus integrating the remote start feature with a paid subscription is terrible so I don’t pay them for the Enform.
Did or are they still making the remote start feature part of a paid subscription on the newer Rx350’s?
Did or are they still making the remote start feature part of a paid subscription on the newer Rx350’s?