Anyone have State Farm Drive Safe?

[LittleLebowski]

Where did you mount the beacon?

 

[gg_monogram]

you dont need to mount it, i only put it in the center console randomly, all it does is connect to your phone's bluetooth thats it.

 

[sleepydoc]

I just put it at the top of the windshield to the right of the mirror.

 

[zoomer0056]

I just put it at the top of the windshield to the right of the mirror. View attachment 916351

I had to google this. I see it records several different driving metrics. Besides that you're being watched, does it reward safe drivers with lower insurance cost?

 

[andaconda]

I have been offered that option with State Farm....
I'll pay a little extra not to have another "Big Brother" watching what I do.
Cost savings maybe $30~40 (correct me if I'm wrong) every 6 months --- NO THANKS!

 

[RedSupraT]

I'd be dropped from coverage within 24hrs of putting it in my vehicle. Hard pass. LOL

 

[alex_seattle09]

Put it anywhere you like - it only needs Bluetooth connection to your phone. Mine is in the armrest, it doesn’t need to be put on the windshield.

It is a full “big brother” option that requires GPS to be always allowed on the phone for Drive Safe and Save app. Phone App is required for this beacon to work. It saves me $130 and $190 for 2 cars every 6 months.

Your choice…

 

[gg_monogram]

i see mine saved $340 6months

 

[TMYB-C1]

I stuck mine behind the left side of the display towards the mid-bottom. Currently have a 78% saving me ~150 over 6 months

 

[andaconda]

I have been offered that option with State Farm....
I'll pay a little extra not to have another "Big Brother" watching what I do.
Cost savings maybe $30~40 (correct me if I'm wrong) every 6 months --- NO THANKS!

I guess I stand corrected 🤷‍♂️

 

[dmurphy]

Put it anywhere you like - it only needs Bluetooth connection to your phone. Mine is in the armrest, it doesn’t need to be put on the windshield.

It is a full “big brother” option that requires GPS to be always allowed on the phone for Drive Safe and Save app. Phone App is required for this beacon to work. It saves me $130 and $190 for 2 cars every 6 months.

Your choice…

What % of your premium is that? Our premiums are already very low but our kid is going to start driving next year. I’ll need all the discount avenues I can find.

 

[LittleLebowski]

Put it anywhere you like - it only needs Bluetooth connection to your phone. Mine is in the armrest, it doesn’t need to be put on the windshield.

It is a full “big brother” option that requires GPS to be always allowed on the phone for Drive Safe and Save app. Phone App is required for this beacon to work. It saves me $130 and $190 for 2 cars every 6 months.

Your choice…

I don’t have to use the adhesive? It doesn’t need to be secure? Thanks.

 

[Jhom]

I have it in my MYP. It seems to have problems accurately recording my trips. Most of the time I get only one half of a round trip or no trip recorded. State Farm tech support hasn't been of any help solving the problem.

 

[zoomer0056]

I have it in my MYP. It seems to have problems accurately recording my trips. Most of the time I get only one half of a round trip or no trip recorded. State Farm tech support hasn't been of any help solving the problem.

That means less miles so your premium, based on mileage should go down. Don't fix it.

 

[Jhom]

That means less miles so your premium, based on mileage should go down. Don't fix it.

Thanks for the advice. I'll see if it works when I get the next statement.

 

[Mr. Wonderful]

Threw mine in the glovebox. Works fine.

 

[LittleLebowski]

That means less miles so your premium, based on mileage should go down. Don't fix it.

Don’t they request your mileage every 6 months?

 

[dmurphy]

Don’t they request your mileage every 6 months?

I’ve never had SF request my mileage, ever …

 

[Mr. Wonderful]

I’ve never had SF request my mileage, ever …

They've asked for mine a few times.

 

[Jhom]

Been asked for mileage right before premium renewal.