mjonis Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 After reading some of the Carplay stuff in the Audio/Sync sub-forums, I'm now wondering if the Edge (2016) can have remote start via Smartphone app? I *thought* if you bought the remote access/security kit thingy you could get that? At least this seems to indicate you can? https://accessories.ford.com/aerial-asy-10667.html (with additional purchase of: Requires Vehicle Security Kit 19A361 at an additional cost.) Anyone out there actually have this and can confirm it works? Not talking aftermarket/third party (Viper, etc.). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 That's what it says although I don't remember anyone here who has actually installed it. You could try a forum search. But note that it is not connected to Carplay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NITEHAWK1224 Posted July 23, 2016 Report Share Posted July 23, 2016 i might have put it on my car, will get it Monday and let you know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caffun Posted July 23, 2016 Report Share Posted July 23, 2016 Report back if you do. I'm strongly considering getting this as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candurin Posted July 24, 2016 Report Share Posted July 24, 2016 I have this installed and working on my 2012 edge. But, it has no relationship to CarPlay or sync 3. It's simply an add on to an existing remote start system that has a SIM card cellular module. I'm paying $40/year for the service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjonis Posted July 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 I have this installed and working on my 2012 edge. But, it has no relationship to CarPlay or sync 3. It's simply an add on to an existing remote start system that has a SIM card cellular module. I'm paying $40/year for the service. Great! So did you have to buy the 2-way remote and the security modules as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candurin Posted July 26, 2016 Report Share Posted July 26, 2016 (edited) I did a full write up here; http://www.fordedgeforum.com/topic/17035-adding-oem-remote-start-kits-parts-explained-detailed-2011/page-1 I purchased an all in one kit that had the vss/rst and remote access device (cellular component with SIM card). You don't need a two way remote/fob if you are using the remote access/smartphone Edited July 26, 2016 by candurin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjonis Posted July 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2016 thank you very much!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tjm623 Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 My wife's escape came with this for free through app called ford pass. She actually has a modem in the trunk cargo area on ATT network. Much more flexibility than the fob start on my '16 edge. But then again this is first time I've had remote start so I won't complain too much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davor_ Posted August 31, 2016 Report Share Posted August 31, 2016 There WILL be a option to install the modem in cars later in the year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmr061 Posted August 31, 2016 Report Share Posted August 31, 2016 There WILL be a option to install the modem in cars later in the year! Source? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knux11 Posted February 24, 2017 Report Share Posted February 24, 2017 any update on this? anyone with a 2016 edge add this to their car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tacyon Posted February 24, 2017 Report Share Posted February 24, 2017 Hey candurin. (There is a parallel thread on this as well.) Question I have and that was commented in the other thread, can that cellular device be leverage to provide WiFi hotspot in the vehicle or is it locked to the functionality of the remote start & etc system? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWizard Posted February 24, 2017 Report Share Posted February 24, 2017 It's probably safe to assume that if they only charge $40 per year, they're not going to want you using any more bandwidth than what it takes to remote start and even if it could be hacked to provide more access, they would turn it off as soon as they saw the usage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted February 24, 2017 Report Share Posted February 24, 2017 It's probably safe to assume that if they only charge $40 per year, they're not going to want you using any more bandwidth than what it takes to remote start and even if it could be hacked to provide more access, they would turn it off as soon as they saw the usage. A data connection to support a wi-fi hotspot would cost at least $10/month. For remote start/status/location etc it appears they're using SMS Text thus the low cost (it's free on certain Lincolns - no monthly charge). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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