fulg@lemmy.worldtoTechnology@lemmy.world•Mazda's $10 subscription for remote start sparks backlash after killing open source workaround via DMCA takedownEnglish
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12 hours agoSubaru does the same thing, on my car it was free for three years then you pay or lose all connected features. That includes remote start, there is no way to start the car from the keyfob.
Yeah it was not a surprise, and I understand someone has to pay for the bandwidth those features use up. But I still resent them for making remote start app-only.
I am otherwise happy with the car itself, but this does leave kind of a sour aftertaste. I feel like it’s only going to get worse with my next car…