San Francisco, December 13, 2013 : .Leading automobile manufacturer Toyota is charging drivers $8 per month and $80 each year for remote start of its vehicles using key fobs.A report by The Drive states that Toyota model years 2018 and newer require a subscription to enable remote start capability.
The report stated that Toyota was the first to bill for the full use of your key fob — $8 per month or $80 annually at the Remote Connect price.
Toyota Connected Services can be trialled by buyers when they purchase a Toyota.
According to the report, these features could include emergency assistance and hotspot connectivity as well as app-based services such remote vehicle unlocking or starting.
News of Toyota’s decision surfaced on Reddit last month after a user spotted some wording in Toyota’s ‘Remote Connect’ marketing materials that suggested an ongoing subscription would be required for drivers to start their car remotely with their key fob.
“The key fob’s proximity-based radio frequency (RF) remote start function will not work without a paid subscription to Toyota’s ‘Remote Connect’ suite of connected services,” the report noted.
The ‘Remote Connect’ service lets drivers use their smartwatch, smart home devices, or smartphone to start their cars.
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