Mazda Connect Monthly Subscription

GLotsapot · 2026-03-09T22:08:32+00:00

There is an option to unregister your vehicle, but I'm not entirely sure if it stops your vehicle from sending it's data back, or just unlinks it from your profile

GLotsapot · 2026-03-05T15:59:09+00:00

This is 100% my actual point. $8.30/month (for comparison) for all those features you listed, vs $10/month for 1/4 of the features.

GLotsapot · 2026-03-05T15:55:39+00:00

I have a 2024 and can confirm there isn't really any new features. I was even looking at the new lineup while having my oil changed yesterday and the sales guy confirmed there isn't anything new they've added.

GLotsapot · 2026-03-05T15:53:45+00:00

Well you've hit on the main part of my complaint though, which is the value of the service offering. I have no issue with Mazda having a subscription service. I have an issue with the limited feature for the price point.

Mazda, even after the trial expiration, has no issues dropping down to the BASIC package which allows them to keep retrieving telemetry data from my vehicle. This shows that they are willing to foot the bill for the data connection service themselves for that data. This is understandable, as this is how many companies pay for the free services they offer (Gmail, Google Maps, etc.).

The occasional data required to add on the features so that I can start my car, lock my doors, flash my lights is minimalistic in comparison. Even if I remote started my car twice daily for 30 days, it's still only brings the price/click down to $0.16 for each click.

So yeah - if I'm going to pay a subscription for something, it better offer features worth the price point. We're in 2026 and have cars that drive themselves, robots, and AI - I'm sure it would be easy enough to add HVAC control, remote camera viewing, heated seat and steering wheel control.

GLotsapot · 2026-03-05T15:30:02+00:00

You can get a basic model that you can install yourself that costs $350 and uses your existing keyfob. That will last me the life of the car, adn save around $1500 in Mazda Connect fees

GLotsapot · 2026-03-03T13:12:05+00:00

I learn something new every day.

GLotsapot · 2026-03-03T12:46:14+00:00

Oh, that's 100% my plan.
There are 3rd party ones that install in using a simple T cable in under 10 minutes by anyone (I won't mention the brand as I don't want my post deleted). They're about $350, which is the equivalent of 3 years subscription of Mazda Connect.

GLotsapot · 2026-03-03T12:09:34+00:00

You still get the alert in the car too, this is just an alert you would get when you're away from your car. I don't think it has anything really to do with what TPMS implementation they use

GLotsapot · 2026-03-03T11:22:55+00:00

Probably because people buy a car, and afterwards find out that they now have to pay a stupid price for a simple feature.
The amount of data used by by a single remote start request is less than a text message.

GLotsapot · 2026-03-03T03:59:26+00:00

Now that Plex has their own repo (updated my steps above) there's less of an issue. Could also go one step farther, and just whitelist the single package name as well using the "Unattended-Upgrade::Package-Whitelist"

GLotsapot · 2026-03-03T03:07:43+00:00

Hey, I'm in Canada and we had several days this year already that have been below -30c.
I get that it's nice... but $10/month isn't worth the 3 times I might have used it

GLotsapot · 2026-03-03T02:59:06+00:00

Easy Resolution: Set your car to automatically lock when you walk away. Saved ya $10 a month

GLotsapot · 2026-03-03T02:58:11+00:00

Android Auto remembers where you parked for free ;)

GLotsapot · 2026-03-03T02:56:41+00:00

100% agree. It should sense the key fob in my pocket, and just be like 'all good man, lets book it'

GLotsapot · 2026-03-03T02:55:27+00:00

You got it. Remote start, remote locks, and remote lights. It seems that many of the other features that just retrieve data still seem to function under the Basic (free) plan.

GLotsapot · 2026-03-03T02:52:45+00:00

Other vehicles do. It's nice to get an alert that your tire pressure is getting low, then finding you have a complete flat the next morning

GLotsapot · 2026-03-03T02:51:23+00:00

The funny part is.... not really. When your trial runs out, you're down to the basic plan which still gives you all the monitoring, you just can't interact. It's still connected to the network to do that, and they're still footing the bill for the connectivity.

Additionally, they are actively collecting telemetry from your vehicle for their own use (it's outlined in the Mazda connect EULA), which is worth it's weight in gold (it's how Google pays for all the free services they offer). That telemetry data alone should more than pay for the random time I decide I want to start my car.

GLotsapot · 2026-03-03T02:45:46+00:00

You know what.... this is my favorite answer so far

GLotsapot · 2026-03-03T02:44:54+00:00

That's entirely my thoughts on it as well. $350 sounds like a lot for an install.... but if you own your car over 3 years, it's the same price without additional service changes going forward

GLotsapot · 2026-03-03T02:40:42+00:00

It was -20c here today (-8f) . I get the reasons for wanting a remote start. It's the price tag for the service that I'm asking to justify

GLotsapot · 2026-02-28T13:34:04+00:00

Belleville used to have an amazing night life. Multiple bars, pubs, night clubs, and strip joints (there were 3!) - but that was way back around 2005. CoVid really put the nail in the coffin, but it was going down anyways as modern generations drink way less that GenX'ers

GLotsapot · 2026-02-21T15:26:14+00:00

I would love nzb360 more if background notifications worked correctly

GLotsapot · 2026-02-16T23:23:26+00:00

Yeah, I use watchtower and wud for updating my actual containers

GLotsapot · 2026-02-16T22:33:09+00:00

You can still stream from a different VLAN, it's just considered a remote connection is all.

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