If you don't care about an app or starting your car from anywhere in the world, this is a good kit.
You use your existing fob. Press the lock button three times and it starts. The distance to remote start is the same as your fob.
Easy to install, only have to take off one or two panels under the steering column, wire it like it says and done. Took me about 30 minutes to install.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08XYF618C/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Absolutely worth every penny. Took literally 3-4 minutes for complete installation. Essentially unhook 2 wires and plug them in to the module, and plug the module into the steering column.
I figured that would be the case. Thanks for confirming. Do you remember where you bought it from? I was searching on Amazon and I found this remote start for less than what you paid. I'm wondering if the price for what you bought is less now than it was back then.
There is an aftermarket remote start that integrates with the key fob. It isn’t listed for the cx 50 but it works for several other models and I figure it’ll be the same for it. I’m definitely going to look into getting it in the nearby future once I get mine.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08XYF618C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Z3V4P073KCQ3GPC15E05
I ordered this one on Amazon Took 15 Minutes to install myself. Works with OEM Remote
Start-X Remote Starter for Mazda 3 || Mazda 6 || CX-5 || CX-9 || MX-5 Miata || Plug N Play (Lock 3 Times) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08XYF618C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ANVRV8F1VVZS56N0RVYA?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I just purchased this one for my 2020 GT It is a Simple Plug and Play I will be installing it in the next few days
Start-X Remote Starter for Mazda 3 || Mazda 6 || CX-5 || CX-9 || MX-5 Miata || Plug N Play (Lock 3 Times) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08XYF618C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_11847TR3ZKCJSAE0B45V?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Start-X makes a very easy to install Remote Start kit.
You would have to buy and in stall an aftermarket module like this one
https://www.amazon.com/Start-X-Remote-Starter-Mazda-Miata/dp/B08XYF618C/
Here's some I've found from a google search for anyone out there also wondering what to get.
OEM Mazda remote start kit: 679.95$ (CAD)
Plug and play, super basic, big bulky secondary fob
Evo remote start by Roadgear : Price unknown
3x lock, 1way, 2 way fob, cell unlock options
Shark Electronics : 439$, 569$
OEM fob and 2 way. OEM is 3x lock. Engine keeps running if you open the doors
Start X remote starter: 388$
Works with 2022 Cx-5 and other models.. Does it work with the 2020 CX-30? Can apparently be programed with lock-unlock-lock which is ideal! and it's cheap!!
Start-X Remote Starter for Mazda 3 || Mazda 6 || CX-5 || CX-9 || MX-5 Miata || Plug N Play (Lock 3 Times) https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B08XYF618C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_2B8J5RB79A39WPZGSJ0A?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I used Start-X.
Took me like 25 minutes and uses the OEM fob.
Start-X Remote Starter for Mazda https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08XYF618C?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share