To the consternation of unaware owners, Toyota's remote start key fob functionality requires a paid $8 per month subscription service.

Toyota's Connected Services package includes Remote Connect, which supports smartphone-based remote starts. However, Toyota will now charge $8 per month to remotely start newer cars with a key fob ...

Physical key fobs won't feature a remote start button any longer. But Toyota's Connected Services will still offer the function, for a price.

But as some complimentary subscriptions for Remote Connect come to an end, Toyota owners are getting an unexpected surprise —they can no longer use their key fob to remote-start their vehicles.

GM has introduced a practical update to its suite of myBrand apps, enhancing the Remote Start feature with a live countdown ...

The 2025 Toyota vehicles feature an updated remote start feature, according to a Courtesy Toyota of Brandon employee. Is that good?

Toyota Requires A Subscription To Use Remote Start Function From Keyfob After Trial Period When the trial period expires, owners can either pay $8 a month to retain the remote start or $80 to ...

Toyota has confirmed that new Toyota cars won't include remote starting from their key fobs — you'll have to use the mobile app.