You don’t have to buy a data plan to use google maps!

[WalleyeMikeIII]

Any idea how to get the vehicle to download offline maps. I see the option on the menu, but when I try it I see a message about not having a mobile data plan.

I haven't been able to get it to connect to my iPhone hotspot, but I have been able to get it to connect to my home WIFi, but it won't download offline maps.

Any tips?

Mine will download offline maps off my home wifi...but i have the data plan...hum...

 

[66 Galaxie]

Thinking of dumping the costly On Star and Wi-Fi when their free time expires.

Any updates from those that have dumped them and used iPhone as a hotspot for google services in car?

 

[Stbentoak]

Thinking of dumping the costly On Star and Wi-Fi when their free time expires.

Any updates from those that have dumped them and used iPhone as a hotspot for google services in car?

I really don't care what people spend their money on but the same people who think this is ludicrous probably spend 100 a month on Starbucks or Streaming services. (I use neither..) How many people subscribe to things and only use them once a month or never?
I drive my vehicle every day, the connected features help me every day, and I don't have to F around with a "Hotspot". Just my opinion only.

 

[WalleyeMikeIII]

I really don't care what people spend their money on but the same people who think this is ludicrous probably spend 100 a month on Starbucks or Streaming services. (I use neither..) How many people subscribe to things and only use them once a month or never?
I drive my vehicle every day, the connected features help me every day, and I don't have to F around with a "Hotspot". Just my opinion only.

Exactly. The subscription is less than a tank of gas. Everyone has priorities…but, I still think GM blew it. They should have not itemized it on the Sticker, and “included” it in the base price and sold it as a feature. “Three years connected vehicle included.” Then offer a “Lifetime” add on in the Finance office for maybe 4x or 5x the annual subscription price. Everyone in there plopping down $4k for a “warranty” might bite for another $1.5k “forever.”

 

[66 Galaxie]

Building it into the cost would definitely been the way to go. Having it as a separate monthly fee when everyone has a smartphone which already does nav, music streaming, Wi-Fi hotspot, etc makes it so clothes are asking consumer to pay for 99% of it twice.

 

[Fast_AT4]

Wife is not too happy about the OnStar monthly, but the way I see it...its there if needed; Internet/Maps/Yukon locate. For me, I'm fine as I see the value. Yes, there are alt solutions...but as stated above...is it "really" that expensive when your driving around in a 75k+ vehicle? Like @66 Galaxie stated...better to just roll it into the vehicle price to make it semi-transparent vs an additional monthly.

 

[TonyCicerone]

Mine won't load even if I do connect to Wifi or a hotspot. Says I need a data plan.

 

[spectreag]

Ive got a 24 z71 using android auto and if i connect with bluetooth I select the android auto app on the home screen and maps works perfectly using my phone. Should be the same with apple car play. Just go to that app and it shows a maps icon through your phone. Older models may need an app update for the vehicle. Thats what I have found thus far. Hope it helps.