Hum by Verizon is an all-in-one connected car system. Hum connects to your car through an On Board Diagnostic II (OBD II) reader that monitors your vehicle's performance. Hum provides live help, maintenance reminders, roadside assistance and more.

Locate your vehicle with a single tap. Whether you are looking for your car in a crowded parking lot, or just want to check up on a loved one; GPS-powered Vehicle Location shows you where your Hum-equipped cars are and where they're going - in near real time.

Hum is a vehicle diagnostic and tracking system from Verizon Communications.

In order to use the Hum× Wi-Fi feature, you will need to purchase data from Verizon Wireless.

Yes! You have an option to continue In-Vehicle Wi-Fi after the vehicle is turned off. Open the Hum app, go to the Wi-Fi settings screen, and select the option to extend Wi-Fi. To preserve your vehicle's battery, you can continue Wi-Fi connectivity for up to an hour after the vehicle is turned off.

Hum automatically monitors the status of your car's battery, coolant, alternator, mechanics, electronics, powertrain, wiring, and emissions.

Most of the trackers are added by the owner, but any person can equip a vehicle with such a device without the knowledge or consent of the owner. If you suspect that your vehicle has been outfitted with a GPS tracker without your knowledge, there are some simple steps to take to determine whether you are being tracked.

For instance, wrapping things like aluminum foil around the GPS receiver creates a Faraday Shield, which blocks the GPS signals. Similarly, wet trees and plastic or tin containers filled with thick materials can also scramble these signals. These signals will help you protect your GPS data.

You can install a family locator app such as Smart Family on everyone's smartphone and track them all in near real time. These apps can also provide more tracking insights using GPS.

Verizon users are now automatically enrolled in a data collection program tracking information like websites visited and mobile app usage. Recently reported on by Input, the telecommunications company runs a two-tiered tracking program and automatically enrolls every customer in the first tier.

Here's how to connect to it: First, make sure your car is running and the Hum OBD Reader is plugged in. Second, enable Wi-Fi on the device you wish to connect. Third, select your Humx network and enter your temporary Humx password, located on the back of your Humx speaker.

What happens if the Hum OBD (On-Board Diagnostics) Reader comes unplugged? If your Hum OBD Reader comes loose, simply plug it back in. It will continue to monitor your vehicle. It's as easy as that!