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Today, more and more cars come equipped with built-in modems for connecting to a 4G network. These advanced connected cars are also able to use their connectivity to communicate with smartphone apps, giving drivers the ability to control certain parts of their vehicles remotely:
- On vacation halfway around the world, and your friend needs to borrow something stashed in your trunk? Now you can lock and unlock your car from your phone.
- Is it a long chilly walk across the parking lot? Use remote start to get things heated up, so a warm car awaits you.
- Can't remember where you parked? Locate your car on your phone, and never get lost again.
Typically these features are only available on the newest models, but Ford SmartLink allows drivers to turn any old car into a smart car.
SmartLink is compatible with most model-year 2010 – 2016 Ford vehicles, and enables a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, as well as access to many app-controlled features, including those listed above. It will be available starting this summer, so contact Riverhead Ford for more details.
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