I think paying for hw4 (not that it’s possible) to fix issues with parking wipers lights etc would be acceptable IF it fixed anything, but it is the same even on new hw
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2023 Holiday Update
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sleepydoc
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Agreed. In its current form CarPlay simply uses the vehicle screen as an external display. There are already some aftermarket solutions that allow for CarPlay in a Tesla, but they are a bit kludgey. There really is no reason Tesla can’t allow CarPlay.
Apple is reportedly working on including more integration with future versions of CarPlay that would allow it to control heating, air conditioning, and other aspects of the car’s function. I could understand why Tesla, or another car maker may be a bit more hesitant to allow that, but that’s different from what we’re talking about here.
WannabeOwner
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You've not tried VW then?
(or indeed many of the others ... many restricted to OTA for Infotainment only, return to Dealer for other portions, very few updates per annum, curtailed ("We have decided not to release this for old cars, even though originally promised" [VW again]) and so onOh no other car manufacturer can, but when they are trying to avoid car play saying our product is better - then your fighting a software and hardware giant, at least be good at it.You've not tried VW then?
I saw a few things about the companies developing in house software only so they can re sell the telematics themself and take in more cash after sales.
I’m just salty because I got a ticket that my friend using Waze didn’t who followed 10 mins behind me
I bit the bullet for Christmas and bought an additional display mounted behind the wheel, solely for CarPlay... Personally, I think it's life changing and wish I'd done it sooner.
My version of a Christmas Update... but for an extra £150
Pagemakers
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I did. Returned it and went for the separate display instead. I've found that you actually need the extra screen real estate.Anybody tried this for Tesla CarPlay? £80
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Otherwise you're finding yourself constantly switching between Tesla Navigation, controls & this CarPlay output.
Additionally, as this uses the Tesla Web Browser, sometimes, the refresh doesn't work and the automatic connection at the start of the drive can be erratic.
Pagemakers
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I was tempted. I've used their other Carplay dongles which have worked well.Anybody tried this for Tesla CarPlay? £80
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Pagemakers
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You can have this for £79 (the price has gone up to £99 now) works as a charm and I am using it for my other car.
Carplay in a Tesla - nope, never ever - I won’t do it unless Uncle Timmy agree to do a deal with Elon and hand over the big Apple keys to Elon
. Done my Christmas winding up.Btw why do you even need it in a Tesla, just for cameras - cmon I got caught by a camera while I was using one of the TomToms with all speed camera stuff and all - The mayor will do whatever it takes to catch a motorist and collect fines. It will only help to soften the wounds if you have waze with all the camera details and get caught with something else.
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Pagemakers
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Not only that, some dealers keep the update in a pen drive and carry it on their coat pocket and only update their mate cars and the rest of it either you just give up as there wont be any major change in terms of interface or the ease of using the software. They were all clunky irrespective of the versions of the software.
Yes, these are generally a bit more simple as they have less to do hence more reliable. Standalone screens also tend to be good but the tesla versions that work through the browser can be problematic/less reliable, even the better ones unfortunately
Yeah there's other stuff I'd prefer they do like improve the wipers.
I think of course the other catch is they'd have to pay Apple a licensing fee per car they sold, no doubt same for Google. That goes completely against Tesla's model of stripping cost and bringing as much as possible in-house.
I believe they've said they will continue to focus on HW3 and HW4 is actually going to run behind. No doubt down to the number of cars and data they have with HW3 vs HW4. Also they don't have enough compute to train both of them up properly I expect so they've got to pick their battles.I think paying for hw4 (not that it’s possible) to fix issues with parking wipers lights etc would be acceptable IF it fixed anything, but it is the same even on new hw
Zilla91
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As opposed to paying Apple for;
- Apple Music
- Apple Podcasts
- Apple’s App Store for the app
Don't believe it needs extra hardware and I don't think they have to pay for things like Apple Music. Apple makes their money from people subscribing to the service so they long since started allowing this. Same as TV's can have AirPlay and Apple TV in them.
I'm sure it has to do with them being tight but also wanting to control the user experience. The routing when integrated with the car is better than it without. Yes you might not have your favourite SatNav or in the past no speed cameras but the benefits for an EV using the native navigation are a lot.
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