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#41 ·
It is not the Honda app that is lacking, it the the lack of the advanced telematics in the vehicle. The RL can not do even the simplest function like checking on or locking the RL doors.
 
#42 ·
GreginJaxFL said:
It is not the Honda app that is lacking, it the the lack of the advanced telematics in the vehicle. The RL can not do even the simplest function like checking on or locking the RL doors.
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That's because the only communication the vehicle has with the HondaLink app is via USB or Bluetooth - there's no cellular modem that would allow remote services.
 
#44 ·
Based on my experience with an earlier Accord I had, I didn’t even bother.
When I had a Ford their version was pretty useless also, IMO.
Neither one seems to have any functionality worth the hassle.
 
#45 ·
spinningwood said:
From what I've been able to puzzle out you would need to downgrade to a Note 4 or a S6 to get the Hondalink App to work. And even then it would probably still be a carpshoot.

FWIW, I tried the factory reset (only had the truck a week, so not much to lose). It made no difference with an S8.

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Geez the acronyms are killing me (FWIW). You must be a former IBM SSR or CE if you're old school , LOL.
 
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#48 ·
If you are talking about the phone app, yes, I've done it, and it's a complete waste of time. The app doesn't do anything for you, except it's a handy place to get your vin from your phone when you need it.
It gives you warnings when there is something that needs to be done, but Your truck does the same.
You can't do any of the cool stuff other Hondas can do like start your vehicle from anywhere.- Yea I want this feature!
 
#52 ·
DriveAllNight said:
If you are talking about the phone app, yes, I've done it, and it's a complete waste of time. The app doesn't do anything for you, except it's a handy place to get your vin from your phone when you need it.
It gives you warnings when there is something that needs to be done, but Your truck does the same.
You can't do any of the cool stuff other Hondas can do like start your vehicle from anywhere.- Yea I want this feature!
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Have an app for our Lexus GX460 SUV that starts it from anywhere, can lock/unlock the doors, check if doors are locked or windows are open (don't think it controls windows though) and tracks the vehicle. It's kinda cool, though the rest of the electronic gadgetry on that vehicle is a little old-school
 
#53 ·
Even when functioning 100%, HondaLink app offers only the following features in the Ridgeline:
  • Shows the vehicle's odometer, distance to empty, and maintenance minders
  • Find, save, and send locations to the navigation system
  • Shows where your vehicle was parked
HondaLink has never worked reliably (or at all) in any of the half-dozen or so Hondas I've owned that have had that feature. The app would often open itself on my phone unnecessarily after starting the vehicle. In my opinion, HondaLink is a useless, wasteful, frustrating, maddening, and annoying feature that should either be discontinued or fixed.
 
#54 ·
Have a 2017 RTL-E with an issue with HondaLink. I am unable to get weather forecasts or maintenance alerts. I have used the wi-fi connection as well as the HondaLink app on my phone. I keep getting a connection server error.
Called HondaLink Support and they had me reset the software. Still not functioning. Am at the dealership and they are troubleshooting the issue with no luck. Has anyone else experienced this issue?
 
#55 ·
Wow, this is my second post already! Sorry to bother again but here's the next question that I should've just put with the first; is there any benefit to downloading the hondalink app on my iphone for the 2020 RTL-E? Haven't really been able to figure out its function. thanks so much!
 
#59 ·
I find it seemed to sometimes conflict with my Android Auto app when they are starting up when I start my 2019 RTL-E, causng Android Auto to freeze. Once I uninstalled Hondalink, I haven't seen that problem again. I also don't see any real utility for the Hondalink app, so I don't see a loss not having it.

This points out a pet peeve of many others that the interface between the RL infotainment system and smart phone is rather klugey and outdated. Too many back and forth services between Bluetooth services and the cabled connection with Android Auto/Apple and Hondalink. Needs work.
 
#60 ·
Brianflys said:
I find it seemed to sometimes conflict with my Android Auto app when they are starting up when I start my 2019 RTL-E, causng Android Auto to freeze. Once I uninstalled Hondalink, I haven't seen that problem again. I also don't see any real utility for the Hondalink app, so I don't see a loss not having it.

This points out a pet peeve of many others that the interface between the RL infotainment system and smart phone is rather klugey and outdated. Too many back and forth services between Bluetooth services and the cabled connection with Android Auto/Apple and Hondalink. Needs work.
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Agreed, almost everything about the infotainment system is clunky, it works but it's not smooth, has limitations, it's slow to react and doesn't integrate well with my music on my memory stick. On the plus side the GPS works really well.
 
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