Hello again USA -
From my 2 calls to 12Volt, they say you just have to enable the remote start menu (for me, that'll be with IDS when my guy gets back in town), and it will work. I can't 100% vouch for it since I have not enabled it yet, but everything else they have told me about their product has proven true. I will update on this when my IDS guy returns.
As an aside, something that I mention in the other thread on this topic, there is an added benefit to the 12Volt option: for $39/year, (1st year included with purchase of the app module*) it is connected via cellular and provides a real-time GPS location on a map. My friend has one for his F250, and we have both done tests with this and the GPS locating is quite accurate, even when moving.
For me, when my insurance company asked if I had 'theft tracking' on my vehicle, I answered 'yes'. They then asked 'is it subscription-based tracking', and for $39/year I answered 'yes' again... so there is some offset over time for me.
*now the asterisk... There are TWO items you have to purchase if you want to be able to use a smartphone app with the system. The first is the remote start module (works with the factory keyFOB either LOCK-LOCK-LOCK, or LOCK-UNLOCK-LOCK to start when in close range). The second is what they call the 'app module', which allows for over the air start/stop/lock/unlock functions from anywhere.
They do offer 'long range' FOBS, that are separate from the factory units, but if you are going to get the app module, they are irrelevant.
BASIC KIT w/ OPTIONS
APP MODULE (not sure if this is the correct one)
and finally, I ordered the 'forever warranty' with each item. Because, you know... electronics.
Hope this helps a bit.
nathan