Lexus Link... how is it connected?

[MIkejay73]

Hey All,

Just wondering how on earth Lexus link communicates with outside world when it's not connected in any WiFi and distance between the car and user is more than Bluetooth range?

There must be a SIM / 4G connection?

 

[Roger Bill]

4 hours ago, MIkejay73 said:

Hey All,

Just wondering how on earth Lexus link communicates with outside world when it's not connected in any WiFi and distance between the car and user is more than Bluetooth range?

There must be a SIM / 4G connection?

 

Correct, mobile data coverage is needed to send data. Lexus covers the cost of data used to provide connected services for 10 years,

[MIkejay73]

On 10/24/2022 at 5:35 PM, Roger Bill said:

Correct, mobile data coverage is needed to send data. Lexus covers the cost of data used to provide connected services for 10 years,

Hey Roger,

I thought that as well. And considering the lagging despite the car and user are next to each other and on the same WiFi network, the car must be connected thru a veeery slow mobile data connection.

Maybe it's told somewhere in those giant disclaimers everyone accepts by default 🙂

 

Mike