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In the end, the KIA car company made its cars into subscription models, I really hate this because in the end the car we buy with our own money doesn't feel like it belongs to us. Should we finally buy an old school car ? so as not to be affected by this subscription models or is there a way to crack the software installed in it ?

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[–] danc4498@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

That’s not what this is though. I have a Hyundai Tuscan that is always connected to a cellular network.

I can always connect with the car with my phone if both the car and phone have internet access. It’s also how the “find my car” feature works. And also I believe software updates (OS and maps).

[–] PriorityMotif@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I meant that they don't have to use a cellular connection, they could use something else if they wished. LoRa is a two way data connection designed for low bandwidth, long distance. Range can be anywhere from 3-10 miles depending on obstructions/obstacles. There are other similar protocols out there.

[–] danc4498@lemmy.world 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

3-10 miles is nothing though. With a cell phone connection your car can be anywhere a cell tower is and you can connect with it.

[–] PriorityMotif@lemmy.world 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

That's farther than a cell phone. A cell phone might get 3 miles maybe more if you have the high ground. It's a lower frequency and therefore has a longer range. There are both public and private gateways for LoRa. So you can use it even if you don't own or operate a gateway.

[–] danc4498@lemmy.world 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Maybe you misunderstood me. My car can be in New York City and I’m in Los Angeles and I can check it’s location and lock/unlock the doors

[–] PriorityMotif@lemmy.world 1 points 10 months ago

You could do the same thing without using a cell network.