Mazda Mobile Start - MMS System to Replace Remote Starters

[CarLadyLisa]

I'm really excited about the MMS System. It will be taking over the job of our current Remote Starter system with the giant Fobs. Although they are a great 2 way device....being able to start your car from your phone seems way cool.

Details

Mazda Mobile Start: Enables you to start your vehicle from virtually anywhere you get cellphone reception. Also has additional functions for Lock/Unlock, Panic alarm & Car finder
Components: like our current remote starter, MMS requires the installation of components in the vehicle (Main Unit & Antenna Kit).
App: download app on Smartphone and register for a paid subscription on a credit card (first year of subscription is complimentary)

Looks like it will be applicable for 2016 CX-5 & 2016 Mazda6, upcoming CX-3 & 2016 Mazda3 and available for most Android and Apple Smartphones.

When more details come available I'll let you know. Pricing is not concrete yet. There will be a website dedicated to this system in the near future.


Looks like it will be a great move for Mazda to help you answer the important questions like....Did I lock it? How long has my car been running? and of course....Where the h*** did I park?

Thanks Mazda!

[6strings]

How exciting

[crxgsr]

So can it be retrofitted to older mazda's?

[CarLadyLisa]

So can it be retrofitted to older mazda's?

Don't think so....

Looks like it will be applicable for 2016 CX-5 & 2016 Mazda6, upcoming CX-3 & 2016 Mazda3 and available for most Android and Apple Smartphones.

When they launch the website I would hope you can go in a check vehicle/phone compatibility.

[NoMashMs3]

And then your phone gets lost or stolen D:

[Johns 08 3 GT]

Thats nice and all but im not paying $75 a year to start my car.

[Jeff146]

Thats nice and all but im not paying $75 a year to start my car.

Where does it say $75 a year?

[CarLadyLisa]

Where does it say $75 a year?

It's true. Not confirmed yet but they expect the subscription costs to be that. Not sure how John knows.....

[Johns 08 3 GT]

Not sure how John knows.....

I called Miss Cleo, she told me the price and told me I'm not the father of the baby.

[CarLadyLisa]

I called Miss Cleo, she told me the price and told me I'm not the father of the baby.

Hahaha lol Calllll meh now!

Miss that Cleo.

[CarLadyLisa]

UPDATE:

MMS is now available from dealers. In the initial launch phase, the MMS app will be compatible with the 2016 Mazda6 and CX-5. It will also be available on the upcoming 2016 CX-3 and 2016 Mazda3.

If you are interested in the system or would like to check it out: https://www.mazdamobilestart.com

[Sebi]

Lisa, can you find out why 2016 Mazda3 only, or what would it take to retrofit to a 2015?

[Jeff146]

Yeah I was also wondering about that too seems like it requires more hardware

[Jeff146]

Also on the website it only states automatic transmission, so this feature is not supported on manual transmissions

[Johns 08 3 GT]

Also on the website it only states automatic transmission, so this feature is not supported on manual transmissions

Mazda has never offered remote starters on stick shifts.

[CarLadyLisa]

Also on the website it only states automatic transmission, so this feature is not supported on manual transmissions

Correct. No can do on a manual.

Mazda has never offered remote starters on stick shifts.

[CarLadyLisa]

A client of mine installed the system. The first of mine to go for it. We did a little video together. https://youtu.be/m39lf8J4u9E

[p-o-g-i]

Sorry I may have missed it in the thread.
I saw that the subscription of the service is roughly $75 per year, but what is the cost for the initial installation of the unit in the car?

[Johns 08 3 GT]

Off the top of my head its about $650ish. (I'll check the exact price tomorrow)

But the first year is free, so there's that.

[CarLadyLisa]

Varies slightly per model I believe

[Johns 08 3 GT]

$681 installed price. ($585 parts only)

[CarLadyLisa]

$681 for 2016 Mazda3, CX-3 & Mazda6

$720.95 for 2016 CX-5 models

Fun fact: We had a client remove the old style (at an additional cost) and install the MMS system.

$681 installed price. ($585 parts only)

[natspriceless]

$681 for 2016 Mazda3, CX-3 & Mazda6

$720.95 for 2016 CX-5 models

Fun fact: We had a client remove the old style (at an additional cost) and install the MMS system.

I was wondering if there was going to be someone who did that! I'm torn...It seems much easier to use the app (for the life of me I can't get the run time to change on the fob) but my phone is always dead so I don't love the idea of having to rely on it.