Remote start with your key fob on a Toyota 

This just might convince me to not buy a new Toyota. I just don't want my car talking to the manufacturer or dealer without my knowing. And, it they are then going to hold a feature that I already paid for hostage unless I consent to them invading my privacy, well that is a bridge too far. Recently, Mercedes gave up on requiring customers to pay a monthly subscription to get the heated seats (already installed in the car) to work. Customer push back forced them to drop it. Maybe if there is enough resistance Toyota will do the same.

Thank you sir. This is most clear and understandable information what I found on line. Thank you very much 👍

Thanks for the info, good to know the key fob remote start is tied to any subscription, not just Remote Connect.

Steve, it's very upsetting to learn after you buy a vehicle that convenience options stop working. You test drive the vehicle and check out the options, buy the vehicle than a year or two later they stop working. I own 2- 2022 Toyota's and feel cheated out of the features that worked but now don't. We should place a class action lawsuit on Toyota for this shady flim flam scam.

Straight up holding components of the vehicle, that were purchaed, for ransom. Absolutely disgusting and this just solidified that I will NOT be buying the Tundra that I was planning on. This $8/year and data theft just lost them sales from me permanently. Thank you for clarifying what a bunch of greedy shysters they are. Now to research which truck to go with because I'm sure the rest are no better.

On my 68 THOUSAND DOLLAR 2024 Toyota Tundra Limited, I was told 80 a year after the first year, to keep remote connect activated. I wasn't happy about it, but said ok I will deal with that. Now a year later, after the trial is up, they are telling me it's 180 a year because they bundled two services together and you can't get Remote Connect separate. What BS. I can promise Toyota this, I will never buy or lease another Toyota again. I honestly can't believe people are paying this and a lawsuit hasn't formed against Toyota.

Thank you for this video. Bought a 4Runner on Friday and they told me the fob would not start my truck. Oh, yes it does!

Thank you so much for explaining this! Just bought a 24 4runner trd pro and immediately disabled all of the Spyware, including one that was installed by the dealer. I was wondering why my key fob no longer works. I can live without it, but kind of irritating that they force their services on on people who just want their privacy. Thanks again for explaining this, now I can stop trying.

Good very clear explanation, thanks. Remote start doesn't appeal a huge amount to me, it's definitely something I'd be willing to forego in order to prevent Toyota sharing my data with insurance companies who are going to mark me down on every braking and lane change they can conveniently categorise as over zealous or dangerous. I don't have accidents. But I also drive assertively. All insurance companies need to know to assess my risk is my accident and traffic history. As long as the keyfob works for remote unlocking I'm fine with not having remote starting. Beyond that though, I do think it's ransomware on Toyota's part. "Give us your data which we can sell, pay us for the privilege" (might be a ten year free trial, but it affects resale value and will have a cost if you own the car beyond 10 years).

I'm buying a 2024 Toyota Crown tomorrow xle blk on blk on blk , this info is the same still , thxx for all the info my man

Hi Steve, used my key fob a remotely started my ‘24 Highlander hybrid. Also, remember I had asked about the low range experienced on my info screen when we first purchased our car. Since then, we have taken several long trips resulting in many fill ups. Initially, we only got a 420 mile range read out, but after the many trips we now get 525 mile range. We purchased the car Nov. 29, 2024. So, the range has gradually increased each fill up. Thought you’d like to know.

Unfortunately my 2024 Rav 4 works with the Keyfob and yes it shuts off when u unlock making it in my mind Completely Useless!! Our CRV has one that works for us normal people. TY Honda. Thanks for your info!!!

I don't have any kind of subscription on mine and it still works.

You just saved me a ton of money! Thank you!

My 2024 RAV4 Hybrid XSE is on order, and I asked our salesperson at Michael's Toyota in Bellevue, WA that we have been working with, about remote start (prior to seeing your video) and this is the answer I got, "As far as the Remote Start you can only do it on the App through the Toyota Connected Services which for you get free subscription, and on that you can use it for free for a year, you can add the One on the Key Fob if you like but I believe it cost $650." Now I am curious what it is I would actually be paying for if I paid the $650???

First off, I want to thank you for providing accurate, concise and easy to understand informative video and forum content! Subscribed, despite the advertisements which I understand you have little control over-just a personal thing. I am wondering if the remote start works on manual transmission Toyota Tacoma as long as it is parked in neutral? Not sure how much of a liability this is, or if there is a neutral safety switch on manual transmissions. Thank you in advance.

Very informative, thank you.

We just bought a 2015 Highlander XLE. Before I go to the dealership, Is that an option? I already tried the procedure to no avail. Thanks in advance.

Just picked up a 23’ Highlander Platinum. With remote start are there any automatic features. Such as, if it’s cold does it automatically turn up temp, turn on heated seats, steering wheel, windshield de/icer, and front rear defrost. Or on hot days decrease temp, ventilated seats or a/c.

Remote start for Toyoya works great up to about 15' away. Sucks further away.

Great info Steve - Thanks for sharing - Can 2 people use the remote start feature on the APP if they both have the APP installed (Say husband and Wife?) as an example - if so are there any special quirks or instructions on how to set this up and or use the feature on the APP?

Hi Steve, how does one know if the DCM is active? We bought a used 2024 I can remember if we declined consent

Thanks Steve, I did decline the services, but now that its getting cold in the mornings I want the remote start. I tried resetting to default, but that didn't help. I will call the number as you suggest.

Steve, how far away can you be to remote start the vehicle with the key fob? Is it run through Bluetooth or the normal four foot perimeter?

My ghh max is not consistent with the key fob feature. Most of the time it doesn’t work even on my newly issued 2nd key fob. However, I noticed, when the phone app is on, it will work…. If the app need to be open, it doesn’t make sense. Why would I use the key fob to remote start if I need to open the app. Might as well start from the app. I wanted to make my key fob work even without the app in case I ended my trial or forgot my phone.

I know you say this works from the key fob for cars that came with remote connect…but what about a Camry SE that has a regular key not the push button start? They say those do not come with Remote Connect as an option, but they come with Service Connect I believe they said… I assume since they do not offer the remote connect app on the Camry SE 2024, that even though the DCM uses Service Connect, the key fob probably wouldn’t remote start the car since Remote Connect wasn’t available? Any info you might know would be helpful. Thank you!

I recency purchased 2024 Sienna LE. In myToyota app, I see Safety Connect and Service Connect trials. But I do not see Remote Connect service at all. Not even when I select Add services. Is there a way to get Remote Connect service added?

Good afternoon I have a 2023 TRD off-road, what can I do to get the remote start.

I have service connect and safety connect on my phone but I don’t see remote connect. I have a 2024 Camry se, does it not come with that model?

I did uninstall mine on a old phone. Tried to reinstall on my new phone. I have a 2006 Tacoma and it shows right up on my app. But when I try and install my 2019 Avalon that was installed. It says the following message. Vehicle not linked As a dealer-owned, fleet or commercial vehicle, we are unable to link this vehicle to your app or register you for Toyota Connected Services. I spent a hour and a half or more on the phone. Even had to send them a copy of my registration showing I owned the vehicle. And it still won't. So I called another number they texted me and now they are trying to sell me the $8 per month service. All I want is all my service records to show on the app like they use to. My remote even worked like you show at that time. But now all I get is the run around. Any help ?

True or False: Just read online - Toyota's site - that the remote start via the key fob used here won't work after the Remote Connect (using the Toyota App) free trial has expired?? Mine expires next month so I'll find out for sure.

Hey Steve Is it normal for the drive feel a little rough acceleration from a stop from Ev to Gas mode?

Will I get a notification in tens I need to renew the subscriptions.

Hi Steve , how close do you have to be to the car to sure the key fob to remote start?

Thanks for the video. After using the remote start feature, the car shut down when you touch the handle, would you know how to disable it?

I have remote start from the key fob and I never downloaded the Toyota app and I never accepted or declined any connected services.

What happens when the 10 year trial period ends?

How much it cost after the free trial is done ?

Does this work on Rav 4 Prime?

Mine is a 2022 AWD camry

Thanks for the info but the name of the company is ridiculous

In short... Toyota has no remote start.

Or you pay $75 at pepboys have them installed a remote start.. will last for the life of the car... easy!

I can't think of a more useless feature than remote start??? 😂