GEN 2 Adding a Viper Remote Start & Security System

[Xtinct]

Jake is an ass so please just ignore him. He doesn't even own a Raptor.

Thanks for confirming, I was hoping to get more than 4 posts in before running into any trolls.

 

[Raptor911]

OP ... don't forget Ford has an app which you can install on your phone and it will start your car. There are other functions also like displaying your tire pressure. The tire pressure function is super cool in that you can get a reading if with the car off.

 

[Blusmbl]

Dude you can start your truck from the other side of the country if you have the ford app

Yeah, if you got an 802A package truck you don't need the viper alarm for remote starting. My truck is 30 miles away and I can start it right now if I want, through FordPass.

Edit: just checked and it looks like any Raptor gets FordPass. Whatever you ordered will have it.

 

[Xtinct]

Yeah, if you got an 802A package truck you don't need the viper alarm for remote starting. My truck is 30 miles away and I can start it right now if I want, through FordPass.

Edit: just checked and it looks like any Raptor gets FordPass. Whatever you ordered will have it.

Yes I have the 802A package. Is there a subscription to FordPass after X number of years?

The tire pressure is an interesting option. The truck will be fully automated so I need an aftermarket unit for controlling it all, but I will have to take a closer look once the truck is built. Looking forward to it!

 

[Blusmbl]

It's free for the first 5 years.

 

[Jake17]

Have you used the Ford app much? Curious if it has lag, downtime & poor usability.

all of the above

 

[SilverBolt]

...Because I like to be able to remote start my truck from more than 50 feet away.

The Ford Pass ap will start your truck from another country if you wanted to.

 

[FastEddie]

OP, don't take this the wrong way, but I'm not sure what problem you are solving. Suggest you check into the app more before you brew your own.

 

[Raptor911]

so everyone knows, the 2019s have a wifi hotspot and I believe that antenna is used for Ford pass. So it is much quicker than what was used on 2017-2018.

For example, my wife is visiting her inlaws 300 miles away and I can check her tire pressure in 5 seconds on my phone

 

[Loufish]

Let me say this...I would NEVER have some sort of 3rd party remote start/alarm installed on any new car/truck...
You should have all you need...
Ford Pass app...sometimes the remote start feature can take about a minute holding the "button" all that time, but still a cool feature...