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Quick heads up - there is a new T2C firmware update that has MUCH faster screen update/smoothness (like 3-5 times faster). Date stamp [2023-03-07] V4.4.
I would unpair the phone and T2C box and do that pairing connection over again.help…
firmware uodated
iphone bluetooth connects to box
box connects to tesla wifi
iphone hotspot on
iphone bluetooth for box set to carplay
no sim
go to website and i get a management screen for the device…some have shown it in posts…
in videos where carplay comes up…this screen is shown for a fraction of a second then carplay launches
but with me the browser stays on this management site…
the browser window says “connect to bluetooth “ and it is connected …but it does not connect
spent a lot of time…
think i have all the connections…
it connects but does not display car play…stuck on last step
really have given up unless i can get some advice
yes…thxIs CarPlay toggled on via this screen on your phone?
I’d be glad to try to help, but I want to clarify the statement you made. This thread is about a specific device, the T2C. This device is basically a knock off of the Tesla Android. Tesla Android is the project by Mike Gapinski that uses a Raspberry Pi with a Carlinkit dongle that is being discussed in a separate thread on this board.On the one hand, different CarPlay solutions are obviously being discussed here
1. How does the wireless version connect to the Tesla? WLAN? Bluetooth or cable and wireless only refers to the connection to the iPhone?
2. For the power supply, the part has to be plugged into a USB port anyway. What is the best USB port to use for this?
3. If the adapter is plugged in, does the Tesla still go to sleep 'well-behaved'? What happens when I start the Tesla? How long does the adapter take to start? Does it work automatically or do you have to trigger something manually each time?
4. How is the connection to the iPhone done? Bluetooth or WiFi? The question here is also does it work automatically when boarding or does it have to be coupled manually? How long will it take before CarPlay is actually available?
5. When my Tesla is at home, does it automatically connect to the house WiFi (e.g. for updates) does this also work when the adapter is plugged in?
I cannot get #3 to work consistently either with or without my switch. My prior BMW x7 worked flawlessly, expect when I first enabled it but it was all new to me at that time. Once I had it configured, it worked.3. This one I can't answer, but it seems that a USB on/off switch is a good idea. I would think the phone will connect most of the time within a minute of getting in the car, or turning the switch on. But just like my current BMW with factory Carplay, there will be times when nothing happens and the T2C, and sometimes the iPhone will need to be restarted.
All that said, this is not a factory Carplay experience. Go into with open eyes and expect it to work most of the time. I have a 45-60 min commute each way. I live by Waze and Audible to keep me sane. I will spend the time at the beginning of the trip to make sure it works. For short hops around home, if it doesn't work it isn't the end of the world.
Agreed. It works but requires a minute or two setting it up each time the car starts from sitting idle for a while, namely powering it up, waiting for it to boot - 45s, switching wifi on in the car/ensuring it has joined Autolink then waiting for/hitting refresh on the browser.I don’t consider the T2C a solution to the CarPlay-less issue with Tesla. It’s a workaround and that I can live with until something else comes along.
Correct, when pulling away from home it doesn’t turn WiFi on, or back on.Agreed. It works but requires a minute or two setting it up each time the car starts from sitting idle for a while, namely powering it up, waiting for it to boot - 45s, switching wifi on in the car/ensuring it has joined Autolink then waiting for/hitting refresh on the browser.
The power up sequence could be made to happen automatically with the switched power source but getting the Tesla to *automatically* join the right wifi network appears hard to overcome - it appears to switch off Wifi when it goes to sleep.
I am going to try the Hansshow 9" Linux unit and see if that experience is more seamless.
I'll tell you about my experience with it.I am going to try the Hansshow 9" Linux unit and see if that experience is more seamless.
I've started experimenting with this too. Sometimes it will reconnect magically, which is nice. Another time it didn't, so I still have to revert to turning it off and on anyway.I had experiences when going into a store and leaving the device powered on, returning and it connecting without me doing anything. I have to test this again because someone made a good point that I may not have given enough time to power down.