01-23-2015, 05:10 PM
Last edit by: IB Advertising
Issue: Ford Remote Access app review
The Ford Remote Access app is available for both IPhone and Android users to control vehicle features. The app lets you remote start, remote stop, lock, unlock, audible car find, and there is even an optional feature to receive security notifications.
Read to find out more:
The Ford Remote Access app is available for both IPhone and Android users to control vehicle features. The app lets you remote start, remote stop, lock, unlock, audible car find, and there is even an optional feature to receive security notifications.
Read to find out more:
- What, if any, are the costs associated?
- Do you have to go to the dealer?
- What hardware is compatible?
- How well does it work compared with aftermarket devices?
- What models are compatible?
Ford Remote Access app for smart phones
12-04-2014, 12:00 PM
#871
You have to create an account and pay on the website and once you do then you can enter the login information on the app.
https://my.fordremoteaccess.com/login
The following users liked this post:
LevittownFordParts (12-04-2014)
12-23-2014, 09:37 AM
#872
Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
They use whatever cellular network you chose when you signed up. And I am the same, the worst at home. But that kinda makes sense, I believe that it goes through the wifi when you are connected to a network which would add to the amount of time the signal takes. And if it takes too long then it times out.
Thanks
12-23-2014, 10:08 AM
#873
Does anyone know if the system can work off my home wifi network? The car is parked in a metal garage about 100 feet away from my house and the cell service is poor so the system work work. I'm debating putting a cell phone signal booster in the garage or trying to extend my wifi network connection. Which would be the best one, would either one work?
Thanks
Thanks
i would say that unless your cell phone supports wifi calling it would not work i know my nexus 5 does not support wifi calling
12-23-2014, 05:07 PM
#874
Does anyone know if the system can work off my home wifi network? The car is parked in a metal garage about 100 feet away from my house and the cell service is poor so the system work work. I'm debating putting a cell phone signal booster in the garage or trying to extend my wifi network connection. Which would be the best one, would either one work?
Thanks
Thanks
1. You do not have a choice in which network the cell card installed into your vehicle uses. That's where the $50 a year service fee comes from and it's not an option. All cell carriers use each others towers, but those agreements are made between companies and the payment for your plan gives you that ability. There are only two cell services, one for the US and one for Canada. Again NOT negotiable in any way.
2. You can use any cell service for data and/or WiFi network to use the phone App. It does not need any particular cell carrier whatsoever. Sprint/T-Mobile/Verizon whatever. You don't even need a cell carrier you could install it on a disconnected phone with WiFi and use the app just fine. However, that's likely not an option when you're in the middle of Wal-Mart trying to start your truck out in the cold parking lot. I just use it as an example that the phone app needs any data line to communicate back to the cell card in your truck/car etc.
Last edited by PlethoraGreen; 12-23-2014 at 05:25 PM.
12-23-2014, 06:34 PM
#875
Senior Member
I think there is a fundamental misunderstanding of how the system works in regards to cellular networks.
1. You do not have a choice in which network the cell card installed into your vehicle uses. That's where the $50 a year service fee comes from and it's not an option. All cell carriers use each others towers, but those agreements are made between companies and the payment for your plan gives you that ability. There are only two cell services, one for the US and one for Canada. Again NOT negotiable in any way.
2. You can use any cell service for data and/or WiFi network to use the phone App. It does not need any particular cell carrier whatsoever. Sprint/T-Mobile/Verizon whatever. You don't even need a cell carrier you could install it on a disconnected phone with WiFi and use the app just fine. However, that's likely not an option when you're in the middle of Wal-Mart trying to start your truck out in the cold parking lot. I just use it as an example that the phone app needs any data line to communicate back to the cell card in your truck/car etc.
1. You do not have a choice in which network the cell card installed into your vehicle uses. That's where the $50 a year service fee comes from and it's not an option. All cell carriers use each others towers, but those agreements are made between companies and the payment for your plan gives you that ability. There are only two cell services, one for the US and one for Canada. Again NOT negotiable in any way.
2. You can use any cell service for data and/or WiFi network to use the phone App. It does not need any particular cell carrier whatsoever. Sprint/T-Mobile/Verizon whatever. You don't even need a cell carrier you could install it on a disconnected phone with WiFi and use the app just fine. However, that's likely not an option when you're in the middle of Wal-Mart trying to start your truck out in the cold parking lot. I just use it as an example that the phone app needs any data line to communicate back to the cell card in your truck/car etc.
12-23-2014, 06:54 PM
#876
The module in the truck does not run off of wifi. This isn't even an option. Now, if you are truly having poor service at your home, you may be eligible for what is called a 'femtocell' from your cell carrier. Basically, this is a device that connects to your high speed internet connection and creates your own little private cell tower at your home. Whether this will work for the truck or not, I don't know. Nobody seems to be quite sure what cell companies they have contracted this service out to. Because it uses a SIM card, I suspect it would be AT&T or T-Mobile in the US.
The following users liked this post:
vozaday (12-23-2014)
12-23-2014, 06:56 PM
#877
The system will work where ever there is cell phone reception, if you are parked where there is no cell reception your SOL. It DOES NOT use wifi.
.
.
12-24-2014, 12:29 AM
#878
Senior Member
I think there is a fundamental misunderstanding of how the system works in regards to cellular networks.
1. You do not have a choice in which network the cell card installed into your vehicle uses. That's where the $50 a year service fee comes from and it's not an option. All cell carriers use each others towers, but those agreements are made between companies and the payment for your plan gives you that ability. There are only two cell services, one for the US and one for Canada. Again NOT negotiable in any way.
2. You can use any cell service for data and/or WiFi network to use the phone App. It does not need any particular cell carrier whatsoever. Sprint/T-Mobile/Verizon whatever. You don't even need a cell carrier you could install it on a disconnected phone with WiFi and use the app just fine. However, that's likely not an option when you're in the middle of Wal-Mart trying to start your truck out in the cold parking lot. I just use it as an example that the phone app needs any data line to communicate back to the cell card in your truck/car etc.
1. You do not have a choice in which network the cell card installed into your vehicle uses. That's where the $50 a year service fee comes from and it's not an option. All cell carriers use each others towers, but those agreements are made between companies and the payment for your plan gives you that ability. There are only two cell services, one for the US and one for Canada. Again NOT negotiable in any way.
2. You can use any cell service for data and/or WiFi network to use the phone App. It does not need any particular cell carrier whatsoever. Sprint/T-Mobile/Verizon whatever. You don't even need a cell carrier you could install it on a disconnected phone with WiFi and use the app just fine. However, that's likely not an option when you're in the middle of Wal-Mart trying to start your truck out in the cold parking lot. I just use it as an example that the phone app needs any data line to communicate back to the cell card in your truck/car etc.
12-24-2014, 10:19 AM
#879
No they don't, for example Verizon and att are totally different systems and are not compatible unless you have a dual tech capable phone, and even still they do not share. Att is GSM while Verizon is CDMA. I have both att and Verizon phone and I can assure you they do not share towers. I do not know what all other carriers use but some that do share the same technology do share towers, but they all do not cause it's simply not even compatible
http://science.opposingviews.com/cel...ork-17892.html
The point was to differentiate between the data on the phone app that the user has 100% control over versus the data on cell card in the remote start module that the user has 0% option over. They are not related in any way whatsoever which is a sticking point a lot of individuals get confused over.
Last edited by PlethoraGreen; 12-24-2014 at 10:37 AM.
12-24-2014, 10:35 AM
#880
International man of Myst
Wasn't really the point of my post, but since you dialed in on that (pun intended) you're also slightly confused about the carriers and what kind of towers they own.
http://science.opposingviews.com/cel...ork-17892.html
http://science.opposingviews.com/cel...ork-17892.html