LyfeLens – Drop Cam for your Car (and then some)

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3 points·_AllenStone··3 comments

From the FAQ:

Q: Does LyfeLens have a subscription service?

A: While LyfeLens will provide superior functionality as a dash cam without a subscription plan, the full LyfeLens experience requires a subscription. The subscription activates the 4G LTE connection and the web portal, which are necessary to support push notifications, WiFi hotspot, automatic cloud storage, live video feeds, and speed and location monitoring.

So, without the subscription it is just a dash cam. But they don't have any info on subscription price. I don't have a problem dropping $200 on a device like this with the full LyfeLens experience. I don't have a problem paying a subscription fee. But I'm not going anywhere near a device that basically requires a monthly/yearly fee to make it more than just a dash cam... but isn't upfront about the price.

Good feedback. The subscription details aren't listed because carrier negotiations are still taking place to get the lowest possible price. It will likely be between $19-29/mo, depending on how much you plan to use the hotspot feature.

Fair enough. Assuming it is technically possible, I would suggest having a lower tier plan for people that don't want/need a hotspot in their car but still want all the other cam related functions. I certainly don't need another connected device in my car to stream music and movies. But I would want the camera to be able to connect out and do all that other stuff.

It does look like a nice device. Wish I had one last week when someone keyed my car. :(

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