Ford removing remote start (& do I need a cell modem subscription now?)

[SightUp]

I hope someone creates a ROM or something to fake a subscription.

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[Kamuelaflyer]

I hope someone creates a ROM or something to fake a subscription.

Fake a subscription to something that has no subscription? That’s an exercise in exercise. Or are you pre planning fraud?

 

[RickMachE]

Does anyone know the cost of all the connected services? Is there a page/table with it all spelled out clearly after expiration?

Things like:
Navigation
Blue Cruise
Streaming
Alexa

No, and there likely won't be.

But streaming is for a 30 day trial. Then it is $10 a month. Easy to go look.

Haven't even tried it. I don't use things like that at home either.

 

[Motomax]

With Paak you pretty much have to rely on the cell remote unlock/lock. Hopefully it stays free after the 3 years.

 

[Blue highway]

With Paak you pretty much have to rely on the cell remote unlock/lock. Hopefully it stays free after the 3 years.

I think Paak uses bluetooth... Paak works where there is no cell coverage.

 

[RickMachE]

I think Paak uses bluetooth... Paak works where there is no cell coverage.

Correct. PaaK has zero to do with cellular.

FordPass has lock/unlock and remote start, and that's via cellular.

 

[Motomax]

I think Paak uses bluetooth... Paak works where there is no cell coverage.

Correct. PaaK has zero to do with cellular.

FordPass has lock/unlock and remote start, and that's via cellular.

Yes it does but only when it decides to connect. Most of the time I don’t want to wait for paak to figure out what it’s doing and use the cell connection to unlock the doors.

 

[Jayally]

They WILL and do charge for some features and see subscription models as a way to earn revenue. I don't like subscribing to things I've already paid for or that are too much per month and will likely opt out of BlueCruise if it ends up too expensive or or if it will always a subscription. It's nice now while free for a year. https://fordauthority.com/2022/06/ford-ceo-jim-farley-says-company-wont-charge-for-certain-services/

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