SR5 Remote Start via Keyfob or Remote Connect Subscription?

[brumey]

Hey guy's and Gal's:
I looked at the trim levels and cannot figure out if the SR5 has remote start from the keyfob or, from mobile phone when subscribed to the Remote Connect/Drive Connect package?

My thoughts are that the subscription service for Drive Connect is bundled with the Remote Connect. If you have the SR5, will the remote start/lock/open work from a phone? If not, its really not worth the subscription just for GPS IMHO.

Thanks,

 

[mars001]

I don't see why we need to pay to get gps either. All phones have gps navigation and the car can display it through Google Auto or similar.

 

[brumey]

Based on this information from another thread that I did not find earlier, Remote Start is available on all trim levels and from the App or Key fob BUT..... both require connected services (Another cash grab). $15 a month, that's $180 a year. Free for the first year I guess.

kekecarioca said:
Nice, is this standard on a TRD OR?

Remote start (whether via key fob or app) is available on any 2025 4Runner 6th that has Connected Services active.

 

[DustyLens]

Definitely not paying a subscription for features of my car. I never use XM either.