Remote start over wifi with the Fordpass app observation.

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one thing i noticed on the fordpass remote start is it takes some delay in transmitting that start signal to the bronco, not a lot but definitely more than a normal remote start key fob.
not sure if it goes over airwaves and then back to the car...
Fordpass app connects to your vehicle through an internet-connected network, hence the delay that can vary from a few seconds to a bit longer.
 

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I hadn't driven mine for a few days (thanks to covid lockdown) and got a notification on my app saying that remote features were disabled with a message to the tune of don't worry this just happens when your car hasn't run in a while... perhaps a battery conservation strategy? Maybe something similar happened to you if you were using the car's battery operated features without turning the ignition over?
Most definitely a battery-saving strategy. The ‘vehicle not used’ period used to be 14 days. Now it appears to be something less. Mine just went dormant after 6 days of my OB not being driven.
 
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Your vehicle has remote start but no fob?
Remote start from a fob is an option, I have a base model. I remote start with Fordpass
 
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That‘s a shame. It’s so handy.
So is Fordpass. The next model up was several thousand more than mine. I felt it was not worth it.
My base does all I want. I am 100%, happy.
 


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I can’t really think of a situation where the remote would be much better. I want like 5 minutes for the car to heat or cool, so what’s 30 seconds or a minute for the FordPass to work. Also, when it’s hot I’ll use the hold down unlock rolls down all the windows trick.
 

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I've locked and unlocked mine with the App, never tried to start with it.
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