Hum by Verizon connects you to roadside help when you need it, gives you updates on your car's health, provides location services, hands-free access to your Verizon mobile number and much more. See all of the Hum features and sign up for Hum today. How do I subscribe to and set up Hum by Verizon?

Hum is the connected car system that makes driving safer and more convenient. Keep tabs on your car's health and monitor its location in near real time. Get peace of mind with crash detection, roadside assistance, and more.

Get the help you need when you need it. That's why Hum gives you 24/‍7 Pinpoint Roadside Assistance. If one of your tires hits a stray nail, smoke is billowing from under the hood, or you've just misplaced your keys - Hum can send help to your exact location.

You may cancel the service for any reason within 14 days of activation. Beginning Day 15, early termination fee, other fees and restrictions may apply. Hum is only available via Verizon Wireless; Hum service operates on 4G LTE network only and requires data usage.

How does Hum tell me when there is something wrong with my car? The Hum OBD (On-Board Diagnostics) Reader receives diagnostic information from your car's OBD system, and sends you alerts called Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) as well as other information about common vehicle issues.

hum app for Android Hum is the connected car system that assists and empowers drivers. With Hum, you can stay in touch with your car and get help that can save you time and money -- right from your smartphone. You can use the Hum App on its own to get basic safe driving tools.

The Hum app lets you: Use GPS to find any of your Hum-equipped cars when you need to. Check your car's health from your smartphone and detect issues before you hit the road. Connect to a certified mechanic for unbiased advice.

Here's how to tell Verizon to stop tracking your data from a web browser:

1. Go to Verizon.com from any browser and log into your account.
2. Click Account.
3. Select Account Settings.
4. Click Privacy Settings.
5. Click Custom Experience and set to Don't Use for each phone number in your account.

The Bottom Line. Verizon's Hum service is a good option for adding connectivity to an older car, although you should consider your needs against the cost of the service. PCMag editors select and review products independently. If you buy through affiliate links, we may earn commissions, which help support our testing.

You don't have to use a subscription to buy HUM Nutrition supplements, but you'll get a discount if you have one.

If you have a Hum Speaker, you will automatically be connected with the Hum Emergency Response Center via the speaker. A trained agent will help determine what kind of assistance, if any, you need. If an accident is confirmed or if there is no response from the driver, Hum will still send help to your location.

In order to access features available through the Service, you will need to purchase a Hum System with a paid monthly subscription to either the Hum+, or Humx Service (a "paid subscription.") You will also need to install the Hum System in your Vehicle in order to receive the full features of the Hum+ or Humx Systems.