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Remote lock & unlock? It's literally been a feature of dumb cars since the 90s.
Then maybe don't make them rely on external servers? Your car has a computer, put the server there.
But you have that, except on one central server.
$59 is still too much to ask for what amounts to just a few API calls to some cloud service.
You realize that maintaining a server that would allow that costs pennies?
You wouldn't pay $150 for a lollipop, but somehow people think this is ok.
This problem exists exactly because of people like you, thinking it's OK to pay for the features you already paid for.
looking through that list fully half are internal only , or tied to the remote that comes with the vehicle. no 3rd party required.
i understand all the cellular-required bits.. 'find my car'... but remote start? my brand new vehicle has remote start with no subscription.
They'll make you pay for it, while simultaneously collecting usage data via the app, and further turning a profit off you.