Simpler Support with StartCARE
Simpler Support with StartCARE
The StartCARE app can help you find and fix many common home network issues. The app scans your network for problems, then provides you with easy step-by-step instructions for suggested fixes. The app also generates a unique session key code, which you can provide to a Start.ca Rep if need to call in for more help.
What can StartCARE do?
Scanning your network allows us to pinpoint and fix issues that could be affecting your service.
Find quick and easy solutions to internet issues that could be bogging down your network.
Allow a Start.ca Rep to access your router in order to optimize your Wi-Fi network.
Easily share photos and live videos of equipment with a Start.ca Rep.
The friendly tech support app
See for yourself how easy it is to run scans, diagnose network issues, and get quick fixes.
How it works
Step 1
Download the free StartCARE app on your device from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
Once installed, open the app and select Begin.
Step 2
To perform a Network Scan, from the main menu, click on Advanced Tools.
Step 3
This will bring you to the Agent tools page.
From there, select Run a network scan.
Step 4
Place your device next to your router and press I'm next to the router.
Step 5
You will be asked to confirm if you're ready. To proceed click I'm there.
Step 6
The StartCARE app will perform some tests and collect some diagnostics about your connection.
This will take a few minutes to complete, please keep the app open while this test runs.
Step 7
The StartCARE app will use the diagnostics collected to make some suggestions to improve your connectivity and provide some helpful info.
Using this app didn't solve your issues?
Our friendly Customer Experience Team is available 7 days a week.
Call 1-866-434-5888 for assistance.
Be sure to have the key code from the right-hand corner of your screen ready to share and let us know that you’ve already run the StartCARE scan.
Your Customer Experience Representative will then be able to access real-time network data and visuals from the app.