What is the deal with a paid subscription for the new 2022 Toyota Tundra remote start and other connected services? Do you have to pay for this feature that used to be free? Here are all the details.
The short answer is: yes – the remote start and other connected services are a part of an $8 per month subscription, but there is a 1-year free trial period for this service. In fact, there is also a 3-year free trial of the Service Connect feature. It is a bit confusing, but here is how Toyota lays it out. Here is the longer answer.
There are four main parts of the new connected services package. This is part of the new Toyota Media system that is equipped on all new 2022 Toyota Tundra trucks. This system will be adopted by other Toyota vehicles in the future.
The four services are:
- Service Connect: Tundra 3-year free trial
- Remote Connect: Tundra 1-year free trial
- Safety Connect: Tundra 1-year free trial
- Drive Connect: Tundra 1-year free trial
Service Connect
This includes features such as:
- Vehicle health report
- Vehicle maintenance alert
- Maintenance reminder
Remote Connect
This includes features such as:
- Remote vehicle start
- Remote door lock/unlock
- Last parked location
- Vehicle status alerts
- Guest driver alerts
Safety Connect
This includes features such as:
- SOS Emergency assistance button
- Enhanced roadside assistance
- Automatic collision notification
- Collision assistance
- Stolen vehicle locator
Drive Connect
This includes features such as:
- Destination assist at $16 per month.
