It has to connect to the internet somehow. Otherwise how could I see where the car is are using the Toyota app? I could see the tire pressure in each tire and the amount of fuel.
There is also this button at the top (the ceiling?) of the car that basically acts like an emergency button. Pressing it connects your car to someone at toyota that calls for roadside assistance. But idk why then even have that since most people have phones anyways.
BobKerman3999@feddit.it 9 months ago
They have integrated modems and WiFi antennas that connect to either the cellular service or the dealership’s WiFi (or your own if you set it up). No way to stop them, I have no idea if the car even turns on if the antenna is broken/non functioning.
T156@lemmy.world 9 months ago
It would have to, or else the car would just break during an internet outage, or if it is out of range of mobile service (like if it is in a carpark), and that would be a disaster. Imagine not being able to use a carpark because your car will refuse to start if it doesn’t have an internet signal.