OnStar Family Link Pilot Launched

OnStar, one of the best telematics solutions providers currently on the market, is working on further extending its capabilities. The company today announced the launch of a pilot for Family Link, a new optional service that will enable subscribers to stay connected to their loved ones when driving an OnStar-equipped vehicle.

Participation in the OnStar Family Link pilot is by invitation only, and will include approximately 10,000 active U.S. OnStar subscribers.

Access to the Family Link website requires an OnStar user name and password. Only the subscriber with access can locate a vehicle or send alerts.

The subscriber can log on to the Family Link website to view a map with the vehicle's exact location at any time.

Subscribers can set up email or text message notifications to let them know the location of their loved one's vehicle. They can choose the day, time and frequency of the alerts.

Future considerations for the pilot include Speed Alert, Boundary Alert and Arrival/Departure Alert. The launch and pricing of this service depends on subscriber interest and comments form the pilots.

“Our subscribers have asked us for a solution to help them stay connected to their family when they’re on the road,” said OnStar President Linda Marshall. “What parent hasn’t asked their teenaged driver to call or send a text when they arrive somewhere, only to not hear from them? Family Link’s Vehicle Locate feature lets a parent check on their child’s progress or help determine when he/she might be home safe and sound.”