the time it takes to login to the app, wait, choose menu, choose options, type in PIN, wait for request to send... I'm halfway to the car... remote start over BlueLink is piss poor and a total $$ grab.
While not as easy as a FOB, it is not that time intensive. The time to login to app, chose menu, type pin and send is measured in seconds for me. Depending on your reason for remote starting, both offer different needs. The app does require more steps than a FOB, but the advantage is distance, which can be a factor depending on what you are trying to do. There is a benefit if doing more than pointing out your house window aiming to start the car.