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Old Oct 17, 2022 | 09:50 PM
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I'm surprised there haven't been any recent threads about the 3G sunset and the end of the telematics. Maybe since they're all 5 years old or older most people don't subscribe to Enform anyway.

Mine stopped working in late September, a month or two earlier than Lexus had predicted.

I liked the features and didn't mind paying the $14 per month, and there doesn't seem to be any third party replacements. I've seen car locators, but that's about it; nothing that would allow you to lock/unlock, get reminded if you leave a window open, etc.

Sad.
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Old Oct 18, 2022 | 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by DerrickM
I'm surprised there haven't been any recent threads about the 3G sunset and the end of the telematics. Maybe since they're all 5 years old or older most people don't subscribe to Enform anyway.

Mine stopped working in late September, a month or two earlier than Lexus had predicted.

I liked the features and didn't mind paying the $14 per month, and there doesn't seem to be any third party replacements. I've seen car locators, but that's about it; nothing that would allow you to lock/unlock, get reminded if you leave a window open, etc.

Sad.
Your right mine stopped a few months earlier also... unlikely but maybe there will be a replacement.
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Old Oct 21, 2022 | 05:12 PM
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I got an aftermarket alarm system with remote start though an app you dowload. Its pretty similar to the discontinued lexus app in that u can- start,,lock and unlock the car and also see the location of your car all from the app for a similar monthly fee . The alarm is from drone mobile.
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Old Oct 21, 2022 | 05:21 PM
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I recently saw an ad for 10 years free service on certain new Lexus models. It's based on a different cell service than the discontinued ones.
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Old Oct 21, 2022 | 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by gemini6kl
I got an aftermarket alarm system with remote start though an app you dowload. Its pretty similar to the discontinued lexus app in that u can- start,,lock and unlock the car and also see the location of your car all from the app for a similar monthly fee . The alarm is from drone mobile.
Thank you! I looked for something like this and couldn't find anything. I never search on alarms though. I'm going to look into it. How long have you had it, and is it very reliable?
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Old Oct 22, 2022 | 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by swfla
I recently saw an ad for 10 years free service on certain new Lexus models. It's based on a different cell service than the discontinued ones.
Yea, I saw this too. It does not matter any more to me. I tried some of the apps that you could download before 3G ended, nothing too crazy. I did the upgrade to get Carplay/Android Auto kit installed. I don't even use the OEM system any more, accept to set the clock or something. It's kind of a big job but, it's so worth it.

It really takes the car to the next level with one of these kits....
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Old Nov 18, 2022 | 10:51 AM
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Has anyone found a use for the Alexa app now part of the App Suite? Siri gives me better and faster results. I think Alexa is a very poorly integrated and functional app overall, not even a decent bone to throw at us for the end of telematics.
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Old Nov 18, 2022 | 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by DerrickM
Thank you! I looked for something like this and couldn't find anything. I never search on alarms though. I'm going to look into it. How long have you had it, and is it very reliable?

yes it has worked flawlessly so far for me. i can lock unlock start the car or check the status and location from anywhere.
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