Infinite Skyz Skyzmatic System

[CompTrex]

Why do I need a droid or an apple or even a cellphone. There is a screen right there on the dashboard? Sorry, I just don't get it.

The phone is what will connect to the towers around you. The screen will connect to your phone.
That being said, You may not need a phone for this to work. It may connect to the towers directly. So the phone is used for remote unlock and start and to remotely do analytics.

 

[Lil4X]

While most internet services that would be tied to your SkyzMatic via your cell provider are pretty efficient users of your data allowance, some aren't. If you download your GPS maps to your phone (or Skyzmatic, I assume), your data consumption is minimal - only updating weather and traffic conditions at several minute intervals. Your internet radio will consume a bit more, but most low to mid-range data plans will accommodate it easily. If you are intent on streaming movies on your phone's data connection, well you probably deserve the bill you will get.

But these charges pale in comparison to the hole in your financial bucket that is known as tethering. Tethering a tablet or laptop to your internet device can be done easily, but the cost is incredible. My son tethered his laptop and his girlfriends' to his iPhone one evening recently, and since I'm the prime user on the account, I started getting texts that I was approaching the limit of my 10Gb plan. Then ten minutes later, I got a text that I had exceeded my limit and was on the hook for an additional Gig of data for $10 and was being warned of a second overage on the way. I ran to my desktop and logged into my Verizon account. Sure enough, sonny boy had tethered TWO laptops and blazed through over 8 Gb in less than an hour. I suspended his phone service immediately to stop the bleeding.

I'm told this is common with tethering. My web designer tells me that while many websites are carefully constructed to be fairly stingy with their data loads, quite a few are huge and incredibly sloppy. Click on some sites and they can burn your data allowance at a furious rate, and my experience tethering a laptop is not at all unusual. Your phone will seek out m. (mobile) options, cutting data to a minimum, but a laptop - assuming it has either a WiFi or Ethernet connection that isn't concerned with bandwidth, forges on ahead while gobbling up your data plan like it's seeking the end of the internet.

An old college roommate, now an economics professor, calls the phenomenon "TANSTAAFL" (There Ain't No Such Thing As A Free Lunch). The Internet isn't free . . . somebody is paying for it. You could be it.

 

[imageon]

I would think you'd get an app for the Skyzmatic that would install on your Android or Apple cell phone. Then you could communicate with the little Skyz computer in the car. Locking and unlocking your doors and stuff.Then you would only have to pay to have Skyzmatic installed by Elio.
If you wanted more stuff sent to your app on your phone then I'd think you would have to get service for your iPad in the car so it could send info. to the app on your phone.
I think we all need a bunch more info. on this.
MK

 

[Ekh]

There are other people who make systems that read your ODB data and display on a phone or iPad (or Android device). One of these makers is developing a heads-up display that will communicate navigation data as well as other data from the ODB II connector -- for $400 or thereabouts.

So here's my question -- will Elio owners be stuck with the soup-to-nuts Skyzmatic system, or can other after-market developers play along? I personally would like the heads-up display for phone, nav, and possibly rear view camera. I don't need all the rest of the stuff Skyzmatic is including, though it's certainly nifty gear -- but not $2,000 nifty.

so how about it, Elio -- does Skyzmatic have a lock here, or can other manufacturers build stuff that will plug into the Elio?

 

[imageon]

Wher did the 2 grand fugue come from. I haven't seen any cost figures yet.
But if it is that much - I'll use the key.
MK

 

[LockMD]

Wher did the 2 grand fugue come from. I haven't seen any cost figures yet.
But if it is that much - I'll use the key.
MK

Unfortunately it could cost 4K and they know I'd still buy it (don't show them this post)

Imageon, you'll have to take SkyzMatic out of your signature

 

[imageon]

Unfortunately it could cost 4K and they know I'd still buy it (don't show them this post)

Imageon, you'll have to take SkyzMatic out of your signature

Yes!

 

[Folks]

There are other people who make systems that read your ODB data and display on a phone or iPad (or Android device). One of these makers is developing a heads-up display that will communicate navigation data as well as other data from the ODB II connector -- for $400 or thereabouts.

So here's my question -- will Elio owners be stuck with the soup-to-nuts Skyzmatic system, or can other after-market developers play along? I personally would like the heads-up display for phone, nav, and possibly rear view camera. I don't need all the rest of the stuff Skyzmatic is including, though it's certainly nifty gear -- but not $2,000 nifty.

so how about it, Elio -- does Skyzmatic have a lock here, or can other manufacturers build stuff that will plug into the Elio?

I'm sure other solutions are viable and will show up as I'm also sure our Elioers will find and comment on them. This is precisely why I like Paul's thinking on this. No car company can keep up with the possibles and mods coming. So the way I see it; Paul has designed a no nonsense economically engineered transportation solution, plus cramming all the savings back into our pockets. That's that not enough; He has ingeniously relieved us from the high pressure sales technique of packaging bells and whistles and the worrisome floor salesman. Don't forget "fun to drive too"

In case of a sudden emergency stop or evasive action the constant awareness of all cleared or blocked lanes all around our cars is very important. Especially in the rear or flanking lanes this allows us to have an almost instant perception to predetermine an evasive action of either a quick lane change or all out jamming the brakes to prevent a collisions. I remain convinced this including anti lock brakes and a good set of tires properly inflated are the chief assets to prevent accidents.

No one should ever feel comfortable without being completely aware of free lanes to move into in case of the need to make an avoidance move in an emergency. The only bells and whistles I see coming down the pike are those that contribute to this situational awareness you see me harping on here.
So, in my way of thinking, a HUD (heads up display) that features computerized radar calculating speed and distance of all possible hazard objects or vehicles is my main electronic bell and whistle.
A heads up display allows for the instant warning of such conditions without taking eyes off traffic. So if anyone spots a reasonable price for this please let me know. I've also noticed a safety advantage using a GPS device for driving long distances in heavy weather. I got caught having to drive in rain and fog south of Birmingham on my way to Florida. My GPS gave plenty of warning for any sharp or dangerous terns in the hwy.
Pardon me if my eyes glaze over with all the other electronic gismos. LOL VOIP phone service?????? prestarting car??????? Rear view camera??????? Internet????????give me a break. Engine warning light or gas gauge in your HUD. Pure clutter.

 

[JEBar]

from what I understand the wiring harness for the SkyzMatic system will be standard on an Elio .... that makes sense if the components will eventually be installed after it leaves the factory .... I could see using features like the front and rear cameras and their anti theft features .... if folks purchase an Elio without the SkyzMatic gizmos, it shouldn't be too hard to add them down the line .... in addition, I can see other aftermarket manufactures designing items that can be installed via the SkyzMatic harness

Jim

 

[Folks]

Wher did the 2 grand fugue come from. I haven't seen any cost figures yet.
But if it is that much - I'll use the key.
MK

Remote key is already standard.