Toyota's remote start key fob feature requires an $8 monthly subscription
To the consternation of unaware owners, Toyota's remote start key fob functionality requires a paid $8 per month subscription service..
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To the consternation of unaware owners, Toyota's remote start key fob functionality requires a paid $8 per month subscription service..
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Toyotas that are 2018 or newer will require a subscription if drivers want to remotely start their car with their key fob. If the car comes with Audio Plus, drivers will get a free trial of the feature for three years, while cars that come with Premium Audio will get a 10-year free trial.
Toyota drivers will have to pay $80/yr once their free trial expires in order to get the remote connect service to operate with their key fob. Learn more.
Toyota is offering the convivence in a subscription service, called Remote Connect, that costs $8 a month or $80 for the year. The fee will be charged to all vehicles built after Nov. 12, 2018