Extending range of remote start?

[lsiunsuex]

Do we have any options for extending the range of the factory remote start? Ideally over cellular / iPhone app?

Ever since I started this new job, I park in an underground ramp about a block away. It's not freezing in there - snow left on the car is gone by the time I get out of work, but it would be nice to have the car heated on my way out also.

Add-on module (3rd party?) or stronger / bigger antenna ?

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[lsiunsuex]

Anyone tried this?

https://accessories.ford.com/aerial-asy-11900.html

 

[Bert03GT]

Have you tried holding it up by your head? I know it sounds weird but they actually had a thing on Myth Busters about extending the range by holding it by your head and it actually works. I'm not sure on how much further it works but it would be worth a shot.

 

[NoVaGT]

Have you tried holding it up by your head? I know it sounds weird but they actually had a thing on Myth Busters about extending the range by holding it by your head and it actually works. I'm not sure on how much further it works but it would be worth a shot.

It actually does work. Weird as hell, but it works.

 

[nrc]

SYNC3 Connect does it over a cellular modem on the 2018s. Supposedly Ford is going to offer a retrofit for older models.

http://blog.caranddriver.com/ford-adds-retroactive-wi-fi-option-and-more-to-2010-2016-vehicles/

 

[MustangJoe84]

The Smart Link device is not ready yet. Ford promised it last Summer and the latest is that is will be available March of this year. About $400 for the unit through the Parts Department. They are on back order.

 

[canyon ed]

Point a gate or garage opener towards your mouth and it will travel twice the distance as with out. Try it.

 

[stang1971]

Yes there is!!!! i had DEI Smart Start on my 2017. its a add on piece that you use the cellphone to start the vehicle... Visit your local stereo shop, they can fix you up.... i loved mine

 

[MX5Racer]

Yes there is!!!! i had DEI Smart Start on my 2017. its a add on piece that you use the cellphone to start the vehicle... Visit your local stereo shop, they can fix you up.... i loved mine

OP was looking for an OEM compatible device.

 

[69mach1-395]

Point a gate or garage opener towards your mouth and it will travel twice the distance as with out. Try it.

That's using your head :lol:

 

[WaltA]

Anyone tried this?

https://accessories.ford.com/aerial-asy-11900.html

The compatibility list for that accessory, only lists 2018 models. :shrug:

 

[stang1971]

OP was looking for an OEM compatible device.

This does.... it works with the factory remote start

 

[lsiunsuex]

http://www.viper.com/smartstart/product/vsm300/viper-smartstart-module

Looks like it should work - not the best reviews, but I've had Viper security systems in the past and they've worked fine.

Might have to hit up best buy or a car audio shop and see what they say.

Thanks guys.

 

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[Clink]

The head/chin thing works, brother worked on a dealer lot back in the day and it never failed when searching for a car.

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