Intro
If you ever have researched about remote car starter systems, you’ll quickly run into 1 way vs 2 way remote starters.
You next wonder: well what is that all about? 🤔 (as you scratch your head)
We’ll we break it down for you here in a simple and quick way!
What are remote car starters
Remote car starters are a convenient way to start a car from a distance, so long as you are within the range.
There are some remote car starter systems where you need to be within a few thousand feet for the signal to be picked-up by the remote car starter system receiver, in order to start the car. While there are other remote car starter systems where you can start the car from within a mile. As you can imagine, the range of the remote car starter system will certainly have an impact on price.
Check out our article on best remote car starter systems
One of the main advantages of these systems is that they allow drivers to warm up their cars without having to actually be present
Types of systems
The main difference between 1 way vs 2 way remote starters are pretty simple.
What are 1 way remote starters?
1 way remote starters means that the wireless signal communication only goes one way. In other words, when you press a command on your car starter system remote, that sends a signal to the receiver that is located within the car. That is basically the 1 way signal communication.
1 way remote starter systems are the standard and most common systems you will find.
Most cars that come with a remote car starter system from the factory have a 1 way remote starter system installed. In recent years, however, manufacturers have added a 2 way remote starter system, but you will likely need to pay a monthly fee for this feature and it involves an app on your phone.
What are 2 way remote starters?
2 way remote starters means that the wireless signal communication only goes in two directions. In other words, when you press a command on your car starter system remote, that sends a signal to the receiver that is inside your car. Once you send that signal is sent, your remote has the capability to then receive a signal back from the receiver. That is basically the 2 way signal communication.
The most common and standard way this would work in a 2 way remote starter system is that, you press the appropriate buttons on your remote to start your car. Once your car starts, the system inside your car will then send a signal to your remote to let you know that the car successfully started.
As mentioned above 2 way remote starter systems are typically found in newer car models where it involves installing an app and paying a monthly subscription fee for that feature.
Benefits of 2 way remote starters?
One of the main advantages of a 2 way remote starters is that you will know when your has actually started. This is especially helpful if you are not within line of view of your car.
Some 2 way remote car starter systems come with an alarm system as well. In this case, if your alarm goes off, then the system will send a signal to your remote so you know about it.
2 way remote car starters available for sale
Now that you have become an expert on knowing the difference between 1 way vs 2 way remote starters, here are some 2 way remote starters.
The 411
There are not many differences between 1 way vs 2 way remote starters. The main job of a remote car starter system is to start your car from a distance. Both 1 way and 2 way remote starters get the job done.
If you are looking for some additional convenience, then 2 way remote starters definitely offer that additional convenience.
David is an avid car enthusiast. Whether it is classic muscle cars or electric vehicles, David loves everything about cars. Over the years David has bought and sold many cars, as a consumer, and take an active interest in car repair. Outside of cars, David loves to regularly bike to stay active!
