What's behind it
An open platform lives on further development. Via OTA updates (over-the-air) the devices receive new functions, integrations and security improvements without anything needing to be removed.
Updates are an option, not a requirement: you keep control over what is deployed when. Core functions remain local and independent.
This means your vehicle's feature set grows over time — together with experiences from the community.
Real-world example
Example: A new device integration arrives via update on the gateway — no workshop visit, no rebuild.