

On many newer vehicles it will also update door lock status when your factory remote is used giving you extra piece of mind when you are in the middle of the mall and forget if you locked your doors. The remote has a LCD screen that gives you information such as door lock status and how much runtime is remaining. Advertised range on the systems we carry goes from 4,000 to 15,000 feet (1,200 – 4,500 meters). Most systems come with 1 two-way LCD remote and 1 companion one-way remote. Two-Way LCD – When longer range is needed, the next step is the two-way LCD. This is accomplished with one or more LEDs in the remote and a small speaker that emits confirmation beeps. The major benefit of a two-way system is that once the vehicle reacts to a command it will send a confirmation signal beck to the remote so you don’t need to see the vehicle to know that it has started. Advertised range on two-way LED systems ranges from 3,000 to 5,000 feet (900 – 1,500 meters) with a 10,000 foot (3,000 meter) range model coming hopefully by mid-November. Some options have 1 two-way remote and a one-way companion while others have 2 two-way remotes which is great especially if there is 2 regular drivers. Two-Way LED – Our most common system, most come with 2 remotes. One-Way remote starters are most commonly used when budget is a concern and the vehicle is usually very close and visible so you can verify the command by seeing the lights on the vehicle. You press a button and the vehicle responds and the park lights on the vehicle will flash. They function like a long-range factory remote. One-Way – Most systems come with 2 remotes and anywhere from 1,000 to 5,000 feet of advertised range (300 – 1,500 meters). To help you down the raging river of choices I will go over the major points of each system. O-Way LED, Two-Way LCD, and even Smartphone controlled, which one is best? At Awesome Audio our staff will help you navigate the waters and choose the right products for you needs and budget. So now you’ve decided to purchase a remote starter but there seems to be so many choices.

This allows the molasses like oil to circulate around the engine before being subjected to the rigors of winter driving. A less obvious reason, and one that environmentalists don’t agree with, is that it is easier on your vehicle to warm up for a few minutes before driving off. You can’t leave the kids unattended to go start the vehicle but putting a young child into a freezing vehicle never goes well either. Parents with young children love the convenience of being able to start the vehicle while getting the kids ready. We sometimes get asked why should I have a remote starter? What are the benefits? While there are many reasons that a remote starter can be beneficial, the first and most obvious is that you can jump into a warm vehicle first thing in the morning, when you are already running late for work after an exciting weekend.
