Verizon Hum Specs, Price: Make Your Older Car Smarter With Device That Reports Key Data, Anti-Theft Tracking
Verizon is introducing a new service for cars Wednesday called Hum. The two-piece system will plug into cars made on 1996 and newer and offer features like stolen vehicle tracking and Check Engine light remote diagnosis.
One piece of Hum will plug into the car's on-board diagnostics (OBD) port, The Verge reports. This piece is equipped with CDMA radio and GPS. The other piece will clip to the visor and provide speakerphone services and offer an emergency button. Connecting to Bluetooth allows users to take hands-free phone calls through the visor piece.
The Hum app for both Android and iOS will allow users to see any problems that might be going on inside their car. Error codes that could be contributing to the Check Engine light coming on will be explained, along with price ranges for fixing them.
By pressing the Roadside Assistance button, users can tell an operator that there Check Engine light is on and be connected to a mechanic who will explain to them what the code means and give a verbal estimate on the cost of repairs, PC Mag reports.
The Hum app helps users remember where they parked their cars and can track the car if it is ever stolen. Hum's customer service representatives will contact the police and provide them with tracking information on the car's location.
Hum is one of several aftermarket devices trying to make cars more connected. Companies like Automatic and Vinli both offer similar devices. Hum was first announced back in January at the Detroit North American International Auto Show. Formerly known as Verizon Vehicle, Verizon decided to remove the "Verizon" name from the device to make sure people know that they do not have to be a Verizon subscriber to use the service.
Hum is a separate sign-up and bill that will not be bundled with Verizon or other wireless bills. Hum will cost $14.99 per month on a two-year contract. The two piece hardware system will be included at no additional charge.
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