Engine Remote Start

[IMAY2023]

For remote start do I have to pay for a subscription to be able to start it by app or how does it work? Also what is the range that the car has to be from me?

The application on mobile device uses a VOLVO account. Your car VIN number is associated with your account.  The communication is done through internet and you can control and track the car from anywhere, even from a different country.  Your app on the mobile device and the car are connected to VOLVO cloud service. It's not like your mobile app is directly connected to the car.   
Yes, the volvo account is based on subscription but the car comes with 4 years of complimentary subscription. I have s60 2019. So, I have couple of months left on mine. I really don't know if it's continue to work or not.