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I have a Mazda but simply don't use the paid wireless features. It works fine and is still an incredible value. BTW I think they charge for this feature becaus
by glimshe 2y ago
I have a Mazda but simply don't use the paid wireless features. It works fine and is still an incredible value.
BTW I think they charge for this feature because it requires the car to be connected to the Internet for it work, as it receives the remote start command from the Internet (so it works if you are far from the car). The Internet connection is certainly not free for Mazda.
- onewheeltom 2y agoBut the article said that remote start used to work from the keyfob. Which does not require internet. So they replaced a working option that cost them nothing with a paid option that required internet.
- RajT88 2y agoThat is the way of things more and more these days. Insert yourself in the middle of a transaction and charge a toll. The transaction in this case is remotely starting your car.
- maxerickson 2y agoIf covering the cost were the issue, they could probably easily cover remote access features for like $25 a year (and easily get the contracts to do it). Maybe not stuff that uses more data at that price.
- EasyMark 2y agoWhy can’t they just use an RF widget like we’ve had for 30 years? No subscription needed.
- glimshe 2y agoAt least in the case of my Mazda, this feature and a few others are activated from a phone. You can not only remote start but set an AC temperature from far away. To be clear, I'm not trying to defend Mazda... I'm simply trying to explain the rationale behind the charge.
- m463 2y agoIf you sell the car, there's a chance¹ the buyer will form an enduring relationship with mazda and sign up for everything. [1] on someones meaningless OKR. (also, shouldn't remote start fall back to keyfob or bluetooth if cellular isn't available?)
- everdrive 2y ago>it requires the car to be connected to the Internet for it work If only the car were NOT connected to the internet.