Anyone getting the remote access app?

[Rickycardo]

http://accessories.ford.com/catalog/product/view/id/10667/s/aerial-asy/category/159/
It has some things I would like. Ability to remote start from inside my building at work, text alerts for intrusions and collisions and possibly vehicle finder. I do kind of worry that if I can start it remotely who else can hack in and start it? And it is a little pricey, plus a monthly fee.
Any thoughts or insights?

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[imjuslazy]

Isn't similar tools free with other automakers?

 

[Jeepwx03]

Wonder how much the yearly fee is and I wonder if it can be installed on a manual, obviously with the remote start disabled

 

[Mark5825]

I had my dealer try to install it and after hours of work they said it was not compatible. Not sure what they did wrong. Gave up after that.

 

[Cream Puff]

I had my dealer try to install it and after hours of work they said it was not compatible. Not sure what they did wrong. Gave up after that.

There are LOTS of options for that in the aftermarket.


http://www.directed.com/

 

[Brazenbuck]

I got it. $400 installed. Works great on Android and iOS. The service fee is $60/year.

 

[cyril185]

$400 software?
what?

 

[Mark5825]

That was the price mine was going to be too. It cost $1,000 without the app on my Infiniti a few years ago so I feel like the price is good.

 

[Brazenbuck]

The app is free. There are two modules that have to be installed for this to work.

 

[Asonitez]

The app is free. There are two modules that have to be installed for this to work.

Do you know what the two modules are? Are they available from a parts store?

 

[Brazenbuck]

Do you know what the two modules are? Are they available from a parts store?

Click the link in the first post. They're both outlined there. One's a security module and the other is the cellular radio switch.

 

[Rypkr937]

Does this mean I could remote start my 6 speed if I left it in neutral?

 

[Rickycardo]

Update: My car came in and I got a call from the accessories guy telling me that the remote access is not compatible with the enhanced security package on the Mustang. He said he didn't know it either. What I really wanted was the ability for the car to send a text alert if the alarm sounded. Such as being in a store and someone backs into it or tries to break in.
He's looking into other brands.

 

[Alloy]

ok, so I don't beleive i have the enhanced security package as mine didn't come with wheel locks and the center console doesn't lock when the alarm in acivated and i can move around in the car without setting it off. So I may be a candidate for this remote access...

 

[mculver]

I'm thinking about getting the remote access installed. One of the videos online made it look like there has to be a big ugly antenna behind the rear view mirror on the windshield?? is this accurate. Anyone have this installed and can comment on how well this works. Mine will be a manual so I guess i would not be able to use the remote start.

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