SUBARU SOLTERRA CONNECT 4+
Connect to your Solterra
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
Designed for iPhone
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- Free
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Description
Provides a convenient way to stay connected to your Subaru Solterra.
Introducing the all new SUBARU SOLTERRA CONNECT(TM) app, created to provide a more convenient way to manage your vehicle and stay connected.
Featuring our range of Connected Services(1), simply sign up to activate, or manage your vehicle’s own Connected Services and to help you get the most out of your vehicle and assist your everyday. Some of the key features you can enjoy include:
- Remotely start/stop your vehicle(2) - Start your vehicle and even warm or cool the interior based on the last climate-control settings.
- Lock/Unlock your doors - Not sure if you remembered to lock your vehicle? Not anymore. Remotely lock and unlock your doors and receive confirmation once the action is complete.
- Electric vehicle features - View EV range and charging status.
- Guest Drivers Alerts and Notifications - Set predetermined driver privileges by activating the Guest Driver Profile in your app and get notified if limits are exceeded.
- Vehicle alerts and health report - Check your vehicle alerts and see your vehicle’s health status in just a few taps.
- Last Mile Navigation - Get directions sent from your vehicle to your smartphone via the SUBARU SOLTERRA CONNECT(TM) app to get you the final steps of the way.
- My Destinations - Set up to 20 destinations like home and work that can be saved and sent to your vehicle making it easy to reach your destination.
- Integrated Streaming - Access your favorite audio streaming service and control it straight from the head unit without having to plug in or pair your mobile device.
- User Profile - Customize your profile by creating a profile name and adding a personal image.
(1) Available services vary by vehicle and subscription type. All Connected Services are provided by Toyota.
(2) Remote services: Be aware of vehicle surroundings. Operate when legal and safe. See Owner’s Manual for limitations.
What’s New
Version 1.0.8
App improvements and bug fixes
Ratings and Reviews
So many things missing….
I don’t usually bother with reviewing apps, but…
App was updated a couple days ago and:
* now reports expected drive time both with and without climate control — very nice.
* no longer reports remaining time to full charge — boo and hiss!
* still asking to allow remote connection every time
There are other small things it should do but doesn’t:
* identify the driver/profile on connect
* allow multiple profiles
I’d prefer to see the irritating little things fixed before any new and improved features (which I probably won’t use anyway). Right now, with the rough edges, it still feels like a beta release.
Super annoying to have installed
The app works… okay ish. There are a few huge issues it has though:
- App prompts for permission to connect to the car *constantly*. Like, if you are within 10’ of the car it will trigger a prompt - while using other apps - to allow permission to connect. It does this when you’re in the car, already connected via CarPlay or whatever. It does this while walking by the car. It does this while unloading the car. It does this while charging the car. It literally hijacks your phone anytime you are near it. It’s to the point that I might just uninstall it entirely because I get no benefit from it.
- If app has permission to access location data, it will mark itself as a navigation app and stay running in the background (draining battery life). Even when you aren’t doing anything with it. It just… really, really wants to know where your phone is all the time, even if you are nowhere near your car. This is a HUGE red flag.
- App doesn’t enable EV routing features in Apple Maps, which is super close to being a deal breaker
- Digital Key doesn’t integrate with the iOS CarKey framework, so it relies on being able to pair via Bluetooth
All in all - the app is a case study in how not to make an iOS app for electric vehicles. You’re better off not using it at all than using the small number of features it enables.
Update took features away
So the app was pretty barren to begin with. Just some really basic info and functions for the car. Saw there was an update and thought “finally, they are moving out of the EV dark ages to provide some decent functionality.” Nope. They took features away. I used to be able to actively see the charge percentage of the car. Now, I can only see the last updated are of charge. Refresh does not update. The most annoying part. The car also doesn’t show percentage of charge - just “miles” and “time” to full charge. The tech with this app and car is abysmal - and even worse with the update. Great car, terrible technology.
App Privacy
The developer, Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy.
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Contact Info
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Location
- Contact Info
- Identifiers
- Diagnostics
- Other Data
Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
- Size
- 427.8 MB
- Category
- Lifestyle
- Compatibility
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- iPhone
- Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
- iPod touch
- Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
- Mac
- Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
- Languages
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English, French
- Age Rating
- 4+
- Location
- This app may use your location even when it isn’t open, which can decrease battery life.
- Copyright
- ©2022 Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
- Price
- Free