Does your Toyota Camry have a smart key? If yes, then it’s likely that you have remote start. If you drive a Camry with a manual transmission, it’s very unlikely, and if your Camry is older than 2010, it’s not likely unless it’s aftermarket.
What is Remote Start
Remote start is a convenient feature that allows you to start your Toyota Camry’s engine from a distance using a key fob or smartphone app
Ways to Check if a Toyota Camry for Remote Start
If you aren’t sure if the Toyota Camry you’re driving has a remote start, here are the easiest ways to check.
- Check the owner’s manual: Look for a section on the key fob or remote start system.
- Try pressing the lock button on your key fob 3x.
- To remotely start a Toyota Camry, press the lock button quickly twice, then hold the lock button for 3 seconds. If it’s equipped, the engine will start.
- Use the Toyota app: If your Camry is equipped with Toyota Remote Connect, you can review your vehicle’s connected services within the Toyota app to see if it has remote start.
- Contact a Toyota dealer: If you’re still unsure whether or not your Camry has remote start, you can contact your local Toyota dealer. They can tell you if your Camry has a remote start and how to use it.
What is the range of a typical remote start system?
The range of a remote start system can be affected by obstructions like buildings and other vehicles. When you’re inside a commercial building, for example, you’re likely to lose 75% to 80% of your range.
Keeping that in mind, factory remote starters typically have a range of around 30 to 40 feet, while aftermarket remote starters can have ranges between 500 feet and 5,000 feet.
What are the Benefits of Having a Remote Start on a Toyota Camry?
A remote start is a useful feature to make your driving experience more comfortable and convenient.
Comfort and convenience are by far the biggest benefits of having a remote start installed on your Toyota Camry. It allows you to warm up or cool down your Camry’s interior before you get in, making your driving experience more comfortable in extreme temperatures. Allowing you to defrost your Camry’s windows in winter and avoid the leather burns when in the summer heat.
Not to mention that you can do this without having to have your keys in the car, so it helps keep your car safer.
