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Originally Posted by 8gv
Can somebody please explain how a cell phone can activate the remote starter?
I was thinking it is through Bluetooth but it seems that the distance would be an obstacle.
Then I considered wifi but for the distance again.
Then I considered cellular data but that would require the car to have a cellular data plan of some sort.
Is it one of these or something I have not considered?
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In my case it's an Iphone APP that connects to a server that Chevrolet maintains. There are a number of things I can get my truck to do or report on with the APP. It uses an embedded cell transmitter (AT&T) to connect to the internet.
All major car manufacturers have similar technology.
You can also buy a third party car starter with embedded cell phone modem that would communicate back to the server of the company that supplied the remote. However, if that third party company folded your left holding the bag. That's why I prefer using a factory authorized option.
Pretty neat starting/stopping/locking/unlocking and checking on your oil, fuel, air pressure status and boat loads more from anywhere in the world (with cell service) of your vehicle...for us technology geeks anyway!