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> We do believe there are subscription revenue opportunities for us ... aiming for $20 billion to $25 I really, really do not want a subscription. My Teslas' s
by gwbas1c 4y ago
> We do believe there are subscription revenue opportunities for us ... aiming for $20 billion to $25
I really, really do not want a subscription. My Teslas' subscription appears to be at cost; I doubt Tesla is making billions off of subscription fees for maps.
But, even though Tesla's infotainment system is a lot more slick than Android Auto, I must admit that at times I'd rather use that. I still use Youtube Music, which my Teslas do not have an app for. I haven't switched to Spotify because I don't want another subscription.
(I also think there is a way to share my phone's internet with the car and avoid the subscription, but I suspect the increased data could cost almost as much as the car's subscription anyway.)
- jfengel 4y agoCould you use Bluetooth to play YouTube music? It sounds like it wouldn't be a great experience, since YouTube probably has features that Bluetooth doesn't support. But does it at least solve the main part of the problem, or does that somehow not work? (I have a podcast app that I sometimes play through Bluetooth when I can't connect via Android Auto. The Bluetooth version is less good, but it does let me listen even when my cable is flaky.)
- veilrap 4y agoYeah, bluetooth for things like YouTube music works fine, but it's not as streamlined - e.g. you have to do searching on the phone.
- MBCook 4y agoAnd that’s what you’ll get with the new GM EVs. Use their system or use Bluetooth like it’s 2004. That’s not a great choice, even if their system is great.