Porsche car connect

ToyMachine · Post by **ToyMachine** » Wed Mar 02, 2016 5:51 pm

No, you do not need a SIM in the car for Porsche Car Connect to work.

Retired · Post by **Retired** » Wed Mar 02, 2016 5:51 pm

ToyMacine

With PCC, what is your mobile app talking to in the car? that's why I wondered if you need a SIM?

A lot of the info on the Porseche website and also my SE is vague!

I think you must be right, however, it's separate from the one you need to insert to access the other functions discussed above and is buried somewhere inside the car.

Couldn't agree more about the dire state of the info on the website.

AdrianG · Post by **AdrianG** » Wed Mar 02, 2016 6:07 pm

Toymachine

and no SIM required for Porsche Car Connect plus?

jonmacan · Post by **jonmacan** » Wed Mar 02, 2016 6:13 pm

Just renewed my PCC for the year at £235 not bothered with the app . Speak as you find I have been impressed over the last 6 months ..it is a requirement by my insurance ..

ToyMachine · Post by **ToyMachine** » Wed Mar 02, 2016 11:33 pm

Toymachine

and no SIM required for Porsche Car Connect plus?

There is another thread live now about this. It seems a 'standard SIM' is necessary to use Connect Plus, as confirmed by conversation with @Luke and his OPC. Assumption that this to boost signal via car antenna for the best connection.

http://www.macanownersclub.co.uk/forum/data-sim-for-connect-which-one_topic3177.htmlToyMachine2016-03-02 23:36:52

Sim_Nugget · Post by **Sim_Nugget** » Thu Mar 03, 2016 8:01 am

I guess the standard SIM is on 3G and a cheap plan. Leaving the customer to worry about heavy data usage on 4G.

I concur you do not need anything for Connect - my App is setup and I can see the car sat at the dealer all locked and safe - I might sound the horn for a laugh!

SSim_Nugget2016-03-03 08:03:17

Wing Commander · Post by **Wing Commander** » Thu Mar 03, 2016 8:24 am

If I don't bother with the Car Connect thingy ('free' service, at least initially) am I missing out on much? My insurance doesn't require a tracker.

Cheers

Simon

Chris s · Post by **Chris s** » Thu Mar 03, 2016 8:28 am

Yes you will be missing out.

Missing out carrying around a bit of plastic. That if you don't have on you when in the car you get warning messages and calls from Cobra

Wing Commander · Post by **Wing Commander** » Thu Mar 03, 2016 8:41 am

Cheers, Chris! Thumbs Up

Tall Phil · Post by **Tall Phil** » Thu Mar 03, 2016 8:55 am

Is it a Porsche-shaped piece of plastic with the word "PORSCHE" stamped into it?

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