Adrenaline Audio clients in Clayton, Raleigh and the surrounding area often have questions about remote starter range this time of year. We put a great deal of emphasis on ensuring our customers understand the need for adequate remote starter range. It’s seriously frustrating to think you remote started your car or truck, only to walk outside and find it sitting there cold and the windows covered in frost. Here’s why range is important.
What is Remote Starter Range?
When we talk about range, we are referring to the distance between you and your vehicle where the remote control functions reliably. The most basic of our remote starters are rated for up to 800 feet of range under ideal conditions. We find that this typically translates to around 500 feet under normal circumstances.
Don’t Underestimate the Need for More Range
When we ask clients about how much remote starter range they require, more often than not, they tell us that the shortest will always work because their car or truck is parked in front of their home. Based on that scenario, we would agree.
What about those other times you want to use a remote starter, though? When you go shopping, will you have enough range to start the vehicle when you get to checkout? The parking lot at Wal-Mart is more than 1,000 feet wide. Consider those times when you go out for dinner, to a movie or a sporting event. The back corner of the parking lot at Richmond Raceway is nearly 2,000 feet from the main gate. It sure would be nice to let your air conditioning run for a while, so your car or truck is comfortable after you’ve watched the Nascar Toyota Owners 400 in April.
What are my Options for More Range?
We offer several different remote packages, each with different features and range capabilities. We can help you pick the right remote for your vehicle and its features, then ensure you get the range performance that will ensure your car locks, unlocks and remote starts every time you press the button.
The Ultimate Range Solutions
At the top end of the scale is the Compustar T-11 remote control. Compustar rates this remote to function over a distance of more than 3 miles. Whether you are at home, work or school, this is the longest-range remote in the industry.
One more solution eliminates range anxiety. The DroneMobile system uses an application on your smartphone, combined with a cellular radio in your vehicle, to relay messages to and from your car or truck. You could be on the beach in Mexico with your car parked at Richmond International Airport and still have full control and monitoring capabilities.
Visit Adrenaline Autosound to Learn about Remote Car Starters
If you are in the market for a remote car starter, we invite you to visit Adrenaline Autosound. We think that you will find our approach to customer service and our industry-reference installation practices unique and confidence-inspiring. We would enjoy the opportunity to develop a remote starter solution for your application. We are open Monday through Saturday to answer any questions you may have. You can also reach us by E-MAIL for more information.