It’s hot and muggy, and your car has been baking in the sun for hours. Or, at another time, the temperature is well below freezing, there’s ice on the car’s windshield, and you’ll need gloves just to grip the steering wheel. It’s times like these when a remote car starter would be a welcome blessing.
From the comfort of your house, apartment, or office, you’d simply press a button on a key fob, finish your coffee, and wait for the car’s interior to reach the right temperature before even stepping outside.
There are a wide range of remote car starters available, from basic, short-range remote-start-only systems to more sophisticated ones with an integrated security system, one-mile range, two-way communication with the fob (called a transmitter or control module in industry speak), and even smartphone control and GPS tracking.
- Prestige APS997Z : Best Overall
- CrimeStopper RS7-G5 : Best Runner-Up
- Prestige APS787Z : Best One-Way System
- CrimeStopper RS4-G5 : Best for a Tight Budget
- CompuStar CS4900-S : Best for Smartphone Control
- Compustar CS4900-S (4900S) 2-way Remote Start and Keyless Entry System with 3000-ft Range
- 2 4-Button remotes with Lock, Unlock, Trunk Release, & Remote Start/Stop buttons
- All-in-one remote start & keyless entry system
- (1) Five Button 2-Way LCD Confirming Transmitter (1) Five Button 1-Way Transmitter Flash Logic FLCART Compatible Glass Mount Antenna with Built-in LED Light
- Cranks engine from under the hood without the help of an assistant
- Includes heavy duty 6-foot oil and grease resistant leads
- Extra large, easy to use insulated metal clips eliminate risk of accidental shock
- Avital remote start system includes two 4-buttom remotes with up to one and a half mile range
- Lock, unlock, trunk release, and remote start
- Fault-proof starter interrupt - Keep your car where you parked it with this layer of protection against “hot-wiring” by car thieves.
- ✅ WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW - This is a complete remote starter kit for 2015-2017 Toyota Sequoia - H-Key - Gas. Includes a all-in-one remote start data interface bypass module, and T-Harness. Firmware preloaded and is ready to be programmed to YOUR vehicle. All components required for installation are included. Automatic Transmission ONLY Product may not work in vehicles manufactured for sale outside of U.S. & Canada
- ✅ REMOTE START FEATURES - This is an All-In-One Add-on remote start system for vehicles with existing keyless entry. Does not include remotes - this uses your factory remotes to start your vehicle by pressing the "lock" button three times. No need to carry extra key fobs! Warm or cool your car from the comfort of your home.
- ✅ SEMI PLUG & PLAY INSTALLATION TYPE - This kit uses a plug-in T-Harness which dramatically reduces number of wiring connections that typical systems require. The installation of this product will still require some wiring connections. We provide concise directions with wire colors and locations. A person with basic knowledge of wiring car electronics should be able to install this product successfully.
- Compustar CS920-S (920S) 1-way Remote Start and Keyless Entry System with 1000-ft Range
- 1000-ft max range remote start bundle with two 1-way remotes. Includes CM900 control module.
- All-in-One Remote Start Bundle
- ✅ USA- This kit is brought to you by Start-X, the leading plug n play remote start company in North America. The Remote Start module contains patented technology, is proudly designed, engineered, and manufactured in North America. With tens of thousands satisfied customers you can't go wrong. Start-X technical support agents are located in the USA and provide support in English.
- ✅ #1 BEST SELLING KIT - Use the #1, bestselling Remote Start kit to warm up your vehicle in those freezing mornings. With tens of thousands satisfied customers, this kit is rock solid. No more waiting 10 min to defog your windshield.
- ✅ COMPATIBILITY F-150 2015-2020, F-250/F-350 17-21, Ranger 19-21, Expedition 18-20, Edge 15-20, Fusion 14-20, Explorer 16-21, Transit 20-21, Escape 20-21 Compatible with both gas and diesel, key start, and push to start. 🔴🔴 NOT COMPATIBLE WITH HYBRIDS. 🔴🔴Functional hood pin required. Open the hood and start the engine. If you see a hood ajar indicator, you have a functional hood pin.
- ✅ START YOUR VEHICLE REMOTELY- Use the most complete Plug N Play Remote Starter KIT to warm up your vehicle in those freezing mornings. No more waiting 10 min to defog your windshield. 😊 Press lock 3 times on your existing remote, to remote start.
- ✅ START-X T-HARNESS – This kit includes a unique Start-X T-harness that greatly simplifies the install. There is zero wire splicing or cutting involved, completely plugs into the factory connectors.
- ✅ COMPATIBLE VEHICLES – This kit is compatible only with a Rouge 2014-2020. Key Start vehicles only 🔴🔴 Will not work if the vehicle is started by pressing a button. 🔴🔴 Only compatible with automatic transmission, will not work with manual transmission.🔴🔴 Not Compatible with Rogue Select
- Amazon Kindle Edition
- Schaffer, Mitchell (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- ✅ START YOUR VEHICLE REMOTELY - Use the most complete Plug N Play Remote Starter kit to warm up your vehicle in those freezing mornings. No more waiting 10 min to defog your windshield.
- COMPATIBILITY – This kit is compatible with Mazda 3 14-18, Mazda 6 2014+, Mazda CX-5 2013+, Mazda CX-9 2016+, and Mazda MX-5 Miata 2016+.🔴🔴AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ONLY🔴🔴
- ✅ PLUG ‘N PLAY T-Harness – Revised, unique Start-X T-Harness designed specifically for select Mazda's. No wires need to be cut or spliced. However, there is some disassembly of your vehicle required. Please see the video. Instructions are included, or you may view our instruction video for super easy and fast installation.
Methodology
Forbes Wheels compared the features, specs, and pricing of more than 80 remote-starter systems and components; reviewed evaluations by other critics and end users; and drew on our own experiences and discussions with installers and industry representatives. The five systems selected here represent the best overall values in this category for people with different needs.