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What does a Subaru Starlink subscription include?

A Subaru Starlink subscription provides a range of connected services and features for Subaru vehicle owners. The subscription includes access to various safety, security, and convenience functions through the Starlink in-vehicle infotainment system and mobile app.


Key Features of a Subaru Starlink Subscription


The Subaru Starlink subscription includes the following main features:



  • Safety and Security: Automatic Collision Notification, SOS Emergency Assistance, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Stolen Vehicle Recovery, and Starlink Safety Plus services.

  • Remote Access: Remote Engine Start/Stop, Remote Climate Control, Remote Door Lock/Unlock, and Vehicle Locator.

  • Convenience: Starlink Concierge services, Starlink Cloud-Based Navigation, and Starlink Multimedia including music streaming, podcasts, and audiobooks.

  • Vehicle Health and Diagnostics: Maintenance Notifications, Diagnostic Alerts, and Monthly Vehicle Health Reports.


The Starlink subscription also provides access to the Starlink mobile app, allowing users to control and monitor their vehicle remotely from their smartphone.


Subscription Plans and Pricing


Subaru offers two main Starlink subscription plans: Starlink Safety Plus and Starlink Safety and Security Plus. The Safety Plus plan starts at $99 per year, while the Safety and Security Plus plan starts at $149 per year. Additional features and services may be available at higher subscription tiers or as add-ons.


The Subaru Starlink subscription provides a comprehensive suite of connected services and features to enhance the safety, security, and convenience of Subaru vehicle ownership. By subscribing to Starlink, Subaru owners can access a wide range of in-vehicle and remote capabilities to better manage and monitor their vehicle.

What does the Subaru STARLINK cover?


Specific features vary by model, but this package typically includes an automatic collision notification service, enhanced roadside assistance, SOS emergency assistance, maintenance reminders, vehicle health reports, diagnostic alerts, a vehicle condition check service, and a seamless vehicle service appointment ...



Can you watch movies on a Subaru STARLINK?


Your passengers can stream TV shows and movies, play music, or access the internet, no matter where the road takes you. Your STARLINK subscription comes with multimedia features you can access from the app.



Can I drive MySubaru without Starlink?


A Subaru STARLINK subscription is required to access the safety and security package. However, a Subaru STARLINK Multimedia system will be built into every new Subaru vehicle and available to enjoy at all times.



Do I need a Subaru STARLINK to remote start?


Advanced features including remote start, remote lock/unlock, vehicle locator, real-time vehicle health notifications, and 24-hour roadside assistance require a Subaru STARLINK® subscription and/or an Added Security Gold Plus plan.



What is the difference between STARLINK Safety Plus and Security Plus?


The STARLINK Security Plus features everything in the Safety Plus package and additional features such as remote commands or driver-management tools.



What is the problem with Subaru Starlink?


“The Starlink system suffers from a range of issues caused by a defect in the infotainment system, including: system freezing and re-booting, shutting off, audio skipping when connected to Bluetooth, radio channels skipping, non-responsive touch screen, detection of phantom or “ghost” inputs on the touch screen, and ...



Can you watch movies with STARLINK?


It can. If you stream everything you'll be all good. Get this and a Roku and you get all your Netflix, Hulu etc.



What is included in the Subaru Starlink subscription?


STARLINK Concierge

  • Vehicle Health Report. STARLINK sends a monthly email with a link to a report on your MySubaru account where you can view your full comprehensive diagnostic report.
  • Vehicle Condition Check.
  • Stolen Vehicle Immobilizer.
  • Maintenance Notifications.
  • Vehicle Security Alarm Notification.



What is the difference between Starlink basic and premium?


The Starlink premium kit is supposed to provide higher bandwidth and throughput. However, the standard kit provides plenty of throughput for my purposes as a single home user with two adults that tend to use it a lot.



Why is Subaru discontinuing STARLINK?


Wireless data network providers will be phasing out their 3G cellular networks to make room for newer technologies. As a result of this decision by the network providers, devices that require 3G wireless networks, such as the STARLINK system inside some Subaru vehicles, will no longer operate unless they are upgraded.


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