Remote start using key fob?

[Amps]

Some of them can yes, but not Ford. Just turn your iPhone off and then try to use the Watch app, you'll see pretty quick what happens.

I took the 'GDN Challenge' and I'm not surprised that GDN is correct. It's like Snow White at midnight. As soon as the iPhone is turned off, FordPass on the watch turns into a pumpkin and you can't even make pie with it.

Skeptical Apple Watch wearer with active cellular plan here.

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[Beans]

Is that true for the watches that have the standalone cell connection? Those can work independently of phones.

Yes, even with a cellular connected watch, you need to have your phone close by or it won't work. Major fail on the watch app.

 

[dingmah]

You can remote start the Lightning with the keyfob by installing the Start X remote start kit for the gas 2021+ F150s. Video link showing it in action.

 

[potato]

An aftermarket key fob with a remote start button in place of the frunk button (meant for other Ford models) will remote start from the key fob. At least the one I got from Aliexpress does. It would be nice if somebody made a Lightning specific fob with both remote start and frunk buttons.

 

[davehu]

You guys all make me realize how much of a get-off-my-lawn-90-year-old I am at 41. I have no interest in 1-pedal driving (even though I use the equivalent feature on my motorcycle)......

life for us old timers. Hey, I just found out that my Smart phone can also be used to make telephone calls! imagine that!

 

[BlueLightning]

It really wouldn't surprise me if a lot of manufacturers push even basic app access into a subscription model. I'd much rather they improve the app.

Yes Ford, improve the App and onboard infotainment system, it’s so far behind Tesla.

 

[Danface]

You guys all make me realize how much of a get-off-my-lawn-90-year-old I am at 41. I have no interest in 1-pedal driving (even though I use the equivalent feature on my motorcycle), but I really appreciate the blended braking system and the ability to coast when I'm off the gas. I'll never subscribe to a SaaS (software as a service) feature for my vehicle. I'm going to listen to the Lithium channel on Sirius until the trial ends and then go back to the FM radio. I'll always use my keyfob to lock/unlock the truck. Hell, I haven't even figured out how to get the hands-free driving blue cruise function to work. I was pleasantly surprised by adaptive cruise control slowing me down with traffic last week. I even managed to turn off the blind-spot sensors in the mirrors by accident. Rather than figure out how to turn them back on, I'm just looking over my shoulder prior to changing lanes like I always have. For a software engineer who works on SaaS products, I feel remarkably old and set in my ways. And I'm okay with that. I still love this truck even if I only use a small subset of the features.

Amen!

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