Mr._Graybeard
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Are you sure about this? Most vehicles with remote start capability can do so through the key fob. Lock the doors and press a "start" button two times. You need to be within about 100-150 feet of the vehicle to do this. No other software or device (like a phone) is necessary.
You can also remote start your car from a much greater distance using your phone. I suspect this is one of the features of the FordPass software.
Here in Minnesota in the winter I remote start my truck (Ram 1500) whenever I'm leaving the house. I use the key fob. I declined signing up for the software connections and the additional features it provides.
Yes, the FordPass remote start feature is via smartphone.