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[–] [email protected] 56 points 2 months ago (51 children)

There's just no good reason to have anything beyond the radio/nav etc in a car connected to the Internet. Remote start can be done with just the key.

[–] kinkles -5 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (19 children)

That’s a very subjective take. My friends and family that live in hot climates love the ability to remotely turn on and pre-cool their vehicles. I appreciate being able to check if I remembered to lock the doors.

[–] [email protected] 39 points 2 months ago (4 children)

Both of those functions have been available via key fob for at least a decade, no internet required. Though yes the range on that can be limited.

[–] kinkles 10 points 2 months ago

Thats precisely what I’m referring to- these things being possible when you’re inside of a store, restaurant, or an extreme case like you parked at the airport for a trip.

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