Automatic Labs

Automatic Labs is a connected car product operated by Automatic Labs Inc. (Sirius XM subsidiary; discontinued 2020). This 2026 review covers operator background, the current tier ladder and the buying signals to weigh before subscribing. The service competes in the connected car category against regional and global alternatives, and the practical decision usually comes down to feature mix, regional availability and renewal economics rather than headline price alone.

Quick facts

• Operator: Automatic Labs Inc. (Sirius XM subsidiary; discontinued 2020)
• Headquarters: San Francisco, California, United States
• Public-market status: defunct subsidiary of Sirius XM Holdings (NASDAQ: SIRI)
• Founded: 2011
• Category: connected car
• Current tiers: Trial period (included with vehicle) / Standard connected-services subscription / Premium tier with Wi-Fi data
• Anchor price (2026): historical USD 9.99/month before May 2020 shutdown

What is Automatic Labs?

Automatic Labs is a connected-car telematics subscription that activates OEM-grade fleet tracking and remote-control features on supported vehicles. Its product surface covers remote start, lock and unlock from the mobile app alongside vehicle health and maintenance alerts, with the recurring subscription paid through the operator's direct billing or App Store / Google Play / partner-billing surfaces. Customers buy a tier matching their usage profile; the entry tier is suitable for testing the product and higher tiers add features such as stolen vehicle tracking where supported.

Why choose Automatic Labs

Operator and ecosystem context

Automatic Labs is run by Automatic Labs Inc. (Sirius XM subsidiary; discontinued 2020) out of San Francisco, California, United States, established 2011. That matters because the connected car category is increasingly consolidated and the operator's ownership structure (public vs. private, parent group, regulatory footprint) shapes how aggressively the product is supported and how stable the subscription terms are over multi-year renewals.

Plan structure and pricing tiers

The tier ladder splits across Trial period (included with vehicle) for testing the service, Standard connected-services subscription for everyday use, and Premium tier with Wi-Fi data for power users or households. Anchor pricing for 2026: historical USD 9.99/month before May 2020 shutdown. Consult Subger's true-price tracker for Automatic Labs for all-in renewal costs after taxes and FX conversion.

Connected-car features and vehicle compatibility

Beyond the headline features, the 2025-2026 differentiator for Automatic Labs is Product permanently shut down May 2020; no active subscriptions or hardware support since. That gives the subscription a credible roadmap for the year ahead and distinguishes it from operators that are running their connected car catalog on autopilot.

Automatic Labs features that matter in 2026

Highlights of the current feature set:

• remote start, lock and unlock from the mobile app
• vehicle health and maintenance alerts
• stolen vehicle tracking where supported
• Wi-Fi hotspot in the vehicle
• navigation with live traffic
• over-the-air infotainment updates

Buyers should treat this list as a baseline for Automatic Labs in the connected car category — confirm specific feature availability for your region on the operator's site, since some features and tier names vary between countries.

Automatic Labs pricing in 2026

Reference pricing for Automatic Labs in 2026: historical USD 9.99/month before May 2020 shutdown. The tier ladder typically looks like:

Subger pairs the public price with the actual all-in cost (taxes, FX conversion, promotional first-period anchors that step up at renewal):

Automatic Labs apps and platform support

Surface availability for Automatic Labs can vary by region and tier — confirm current app availability and supported devices on the operator's site before subscribing.

Who Automatic Labs fits

Automatic Labs is most likely a good match for the following buyers:

• Vehicle owners or fleet managers who want to keep telematics and remote-start services active beyond the included trial period — the core target audience for the product.
• The category-focused subscriber who specifically wants remote start, lock and unlock from the mobile app from a connected car operator rather than a generalist platform.
• The household subscriber evaluating the tier ladder (Trial period (included with vehicle) / Standard connected-services subscription / Premium tier with Wi-Fi data) and willing to pay up for vehicle health and maintenance alerts.
• The cross-device user who needs apps across the surfaces listed above plus a credible upgrade path as new devices are added.
• The price-sensitive shopper who wants to track promotional anchors via Subger's true-price tracker and deals page before committing to annual billing.

Frequently asked questions

What is Automatic Labs and who runs it?

Automatic Labs is a connected car product operated by Automatic Labs Inc. (Sirius XM subsidiary; discontinued 2020) headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States, founded 2011. It is sold via direct subscription on the operator's website and apps, with payments processed through the operator's billing surfaces.

How much does Automatic Labs cost in 2026?

Current tiers are Trial period (included with vehicle), Standard connected-services subscription, Premium tier with Wi-Fi data. Anchor reference pricing for 2026: historical USD 9.99/month before May 2020 shutdown. Confirm the live regional price on the operator's site before committing, since promotional cycles and FX conversion can shift the all-in renewal cost.

Is there a free tier or free trial for Automatic Labs?

Yes — Trial period (included with vehicle) is available without an immediate paid commitment.

Where is Automatic Labs available?

Availability follows the operator's licensing and service footprint anchored on San Francisco, California, United States. Confirm regional availability on the official site before subscribing, especially for products that have country-specific catalog or pricing rules.

What 2025-2026 features set Automatic Labs apart right now?

The current 2025-2026 differentiator is Product permanently shut down May 2020; no active subscriptions or hardware support since. Together with the headline features listed above, that gives buyers a concrete signal that the subscription is being actively developed rather than coasting on a legacy catalog.

Which devices and platforms does Automatic Labs support?

Coverage spans the surfaces shown in the platform table above. The current mobile, web and (where applicable) Smart TV apps are the recommended way to consume the service; older devices may be deprecated in successive releases as the operator focuses engineering effort on supported platforms.

How do I cancel Automatic Labs?

Cancel through the account or subscription settings on the surface where you bought the plan: the operator's website for direct subscriptions, the App Store or Google Play for in-app purchases, or the partner billing portal for bundled subscriptions. Subger's cancellation guide for Automatic Labs walks through each route step-by-step.

Does Automatic Labs offer a family or multi-user plan?

Family or multi-account structures depend on the tier. The Premium tier with Wi-Fi data tier commonly adds multi-profile or multi-device support; the entry Trial period (included with vehicle) tier may restrict simultaneous usage. Confirm the per-tier seat limit on the live pricing page before committing to annual billing.

Is Automatic Labs worth it compared to connected car alternatives?

Value depends on three factors: the specific feature mix you'll use (see the features list above), the regional price after taxes (Subger's true-price tracker for Automatic Labs reconciles the headline price with the actual all-in renewal cost), and the credibility of the operator's 2025-2026 roadmap. Buyers should weigh these together rather than relying on headline price alone.

How can I track price changes for Automatic Labs?

Subger's renewal tracker for Automatic Labs records list-price changes plus promotional anchors over time. Pair it with the deals page for current discount codes and the promo codes page for stackable savings at signup.

Get started with Automatic Labs

Confirm the current regional price on the operator's site (historical USD 9.99/month before May 2020 shutdown), choose the tier that matches your usage (Trial period (included with vehicle), Standard connected-services subscription are the most common starting points), and check Subger's deals page for Automatic Labs for promotional anchors before completing checkout. Track the subscription's true renewal cost with the true-price tracker once you're signed up.

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