Yes, all Passports have the remote start as standard equipment, but I think the OP is referring to the fact that we (sadly) don't have a remote start feature from the HondaLink app. I love my PPE, but I think it's horrible that Honda bought it to market without remote start on the Honda Link app.
The Honda Link app dose have Remote start. You have to pay a $110.00 per year subscription. They also offer Security for $89/yr and Concierge for $260/yr. Sadly, Honda wants to charge you out the wazoo for what others offer for free.
The Honda Link app does have remote start but not for the Passport, which makes it basically useless IMO.
It did. I KNOW it can be started with the keyfob.
This is the same system I had on my Accord coupe…really liked it.
Show me a company that gives you cell phone remote start for free…outside of a trial period. You and I have different views of “wazoo”. My Lexus charges about $100 yearly for the service…well worth it to me.
I stand corrected. I mistakenly remembered the security feature that was available for a trial period with the HondaLink for the remote start. Personally the key fob start feature would be sufficient for me, I would not feel confident with starting my car from a distance that I can't see it. I've been driving for 45 years without it, I think I can survive. Not to mention that everything is hackable.
I added the Compustar with the Drone app and it works great. The Compustar unit allows for fobs if you like them and Drone allows you to use your phone. I've found I don't actually use the aftermarket remotes, just the factor fob. If I need to remote start I use the Drone app. The Drone app is nice as it allows you to check status of the vehicle (for instance... you're sitting in a restaurant thinking... did I lock the vehicle? ) It was a little pricey and you do have to pay for the Drone service, however, with a 5 year plan on the Drone it got pretty cheap. Plus, considering the cost of any number of the Passport options, I just added it to the overall cost. Very glad I did it. Hope this helps.
All Elites come with remote start.
My car locks automatically once I get about 20 feet away from it, doesn't your PP have that feature?
It does, however I have it turned off as I found it more of a negative that a positive, especially when working around the vehicle, hitching/loading the trailer/bicycles, etc. Although admittedly that's just personal preference. On a related note, another feature of the Drone app I just used today is the GPS tracking feature. Not a feature I use all the time, however, was coming out of a state fair, in the dark this evening through ~ 1/4 of fairgrounds followed by ~1/4 mile of parked cars. Couldn't find my vehicle. So, started the app and it walked me right to the vehicle. Again, not an everyday feature, but helped in this situation. Good luck in your decision.
I have it on all my Fords, I have an escape and an F250 for my company and I can remote start both of them with the free app. I do not need to purchase anything or subscribe to anything
That’s great! Thanks for the info. I guess I can relax the rest of the day since I’ve learned something. 🤣😬
