Tacoma "Trial Services" what do I lose?

[B-52 Gunner]

My 1 year Trial Service of "Safety Connect & Service Connect" are about to expire. I have seen posts months ago stating that it's not worth the $15 per month.
My question is: What exactly do I lose if I don't renew the subscription?
My dealer said I lose the use of my key card, the phone app for remote, status, & health, remote start from the key fob, and voice activation of making phone calls/text messages.
I any or all of that true?
Is it worth $15 month?
I should add that i drive by myself 95% of the time and I never use my Tacoma as a "hot spot" for internet stuff.
Thanks

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[WKTJR1]

Feature	Status After Trial Ends

Safety Connect (SOS/crash/stolen)

Disabled – emergency support, stolen vehicle locator, automatic crash notification no longer work

Service Connect (health/alerts)

Disabled – monthly vehicle health reports and maintenance notifications stop

Remote Connect (app-based features)	Disabled – Remote Start, lock/unlock, vehicle status via app stop unless you purchase a separate Remote Connect subscription

Remote start via key fob

Continues to work—it's independent of any subscription (not through cellular)

Key card (NFC)

Still functional—no connection with these subscriptions

Voice activation for phone calls/text

Bluetooth-based hands-free calling remains functional (cloud-assistant features like “Hey Toyota” require Drive Connect)

I have no plans to renew.

 

[Sagebrush]

and voice activation of making phone calls/text messages.

I think that's a lie. That's all through CarPlay or Android Auto.

I kept mine because I like to use the app to start my truck in the winter.

 

[maxx075]

You lose the ability for Toyota to give your driving information to your insurance company and who knows how many other third parties.

 

[mattski2112]

My dealer said I lose the use of my key card.

Bald face lie. Your dealer is either stupid, or a douchebag.

 

[Sagebrush]

You lose the ability for Toyota to give your driving information to your insurance company and who knows how many other third parties.

No... that doesn't change.

 

[maxx075]

No... that doesn't change.

Legally, if you opt out it should...whether that actually happens or not

 

[Sagebrush]

Legally, if you opt out it should...whether that actually happens or not

But paying for the features has no effect on that issue. The truck is still connected to Toyota.

 

[gpburdell]

My 1 year Trial Service of "Safety Connect & Service Connect" are about to expire. I have seen posts months ago stating that it's not worth the $15 per month.
My question is: What exactly do I lose if I don't renew the subscription?
My dealer said I lose the use of my key card, the phone app for remote, status, & health, remote start from the key fob, and voice activation of making phone calls/text messages.
I any or all of that true?
Is it worth $15 month?

Safety Connect and Service Connect are "up to ten year" trial periods.

See the brochure for details of what each service provides.

Pretty sure the wallet key card will continue to work fine, but you'll lose the app features and app remote start.

Worth it? That's subjective. I have a third party LTE remote start/lock/unlock my 3rd gen and use it regularly from outside keyfob range* - so with a 4th gen I'd need to either subscribe or put in a third party system which looks to be a 5-6 year breakeven even if I DIY the install.

That said, I find the $15/mo subscription is galling - Toyota used to offer the Remote Connect alone for $8/mo or $80/yr but ceased with the 2024MY. Even more galling is that Ford provides their FordPass Connect service free for the life of the vehicle.

(*) not that I ever carry the keyfob since doing the Lexus card key mod in 2017. Pleased to see it's now officially supported with the 4th gens. I also see Ford doesn't seem to have an equivalent, and going back to a button fob in my pocket would be a big step backwards.

 

[ixo]

You lose the ability for Toyota to give your driving information to your insurance company and who knows how many other third parties.

Literally this. I hard disabled ALL telemetry from my Toyota, by disagreeing to ALL data collection during the first week of ownership. They complain and make you jump through hoops, but to hell with that. Android Auto does all of this. I am not a fool that thinks Google isn't selling all this info, but at least they don't make you pay an extra monthly fee for them to do so.

 

[iResQ]

The only thing I miss is the app remote start. I don't carry the fob, and the distance is pretty crappy anyway. For me, it's not worth the $15. But what you will get if you cancel is a ridiculous beg screen every time you start the truck. My Ford did this for about a month and went away. I'm 4-5 months post-trial and still get the beg screen.

 

[Randyg]

The built-in maps service stops working. Mine just happened and I am trying to figure out how to get it back without the service. Yes, I know I can use Carplay but sometimes it's just more convenient to use the OEM.

 

[maxx075]

The built-in maps service stops working. Mine just happened and I am trying to figure out how to get it back without the service. Yes, I know I can use Carplay but sometimes it's just more convenient to use the OEM.

You have to pay for the maps usage. Or you can use what's already free on your phone...

 

[astroboy]

If only the remote connect thing ALONE costs around sub $8 a month. I would purchase it. Unfortunately, we do not have the option to purchase just the remote connect by itself. I do not see any practical reason to pay $15 for some other service that I do not need. Mine will expire later this month. Still debating what to do for I find the remote connect feature really usefull.

 

[Dirt]

It certainly ain't free, but I already pay for it on my phone.

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