silentsnow31802
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I didn't know they actually released those! I remember them being listed but never actually in stock. You are the first person ive ever heard of having one. How did you manage to get it?
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How to get Sirius/XM in a Tesla
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I didn't know they actually released those! I remember them being listed but never actually in stock. You are the first person ive ever heard of having one. How did you manage to get it?
Wish I had some magic trick ... but I just placed an order on their website.
looks like it’s out of stock again, but I’m sure it’ll come back at some point.
The downside is that the dock doesn’t let you change stations or FF/rew via the steering wheel. I talked to the engineers and they said the problem is the dock connector; it doesn’t expose those functions. The good side is that they’re planning radios that will have Bluetooth built in, and those will enable those functions.
Is it really worth it to use an actual sat radio vs using the Sirius XM app on a phone? I suppose its for folks that get better sat signal than cell signal...
Knightshade
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Or those who think the app is a PITA. Sirius’ app has an awful interface. Way easier (and safer!) to hit favorites buttons on the separate display while driving....
Yes it is.
Doesn't tie up your phone, don't need to mess with your phone at all, doesn't use data, signal everywhere. Why do people always try to talk down on stuff like this? People want certain things for their reasons.
exactly this. it's literally almost impossible to change stations on the phone without taking your eyes off the road for at least a few seconds, if not longer.
yes. there are plenty of places in the US where there is no cell service but satellite radio will still work.
not trying to "talk down" or anything like that... trying to make the decision myself. I currently have Sirius on my BMW, but since the Tesla doesn't have a sat radio, i've been living with Sirius online.
I don't have to worry about the "interface" since I have Alex/Echo Auto. So I just tell Alexa what station I want. The cell data usage isn't much so it hasn't impacted my data plan (I don't have unlimited data).
Still I wonder about the benefits of getting a real sat radio... i suspect a problem would be the lack of multiple BT/inputs on the Tesla as I would want my phone to remain a BT input. I guess there is the ol' FM modulated input method....
I don't have to worry about the "interface" since I have Alex/Echo Auto. So I just tell Alexa what station I want. The cell data usage isn't much so it hasn't impacted my data plan (I don't have unlimited data).
Still I wonder about the benefits of getting a real sat radio... i suspect a problem would be the lack of multiple BT/inputs on the Tesla as I would want my phone to remain a BT input. I guess there is the ol' FM modulated input method....
FM modulation works, i've been using it for over a year now...the only catch/downside is that the FM radio in the car sucks.
i have mobile support coming next week to try to figure out what's wrong with mine, as i've been periodically experiencing the issue others have seen here where the radio stops working (there are few different symptoms, but the TLDR is that streaming works but the FM radio just won't load anything).
all of that being said, it does work (when the FM radio works). you can get the antenna adapters on amazon and connect the FM direct adapter to the radio unit, and then disconnect the antenna amp so that the satellite radio can override any FM frequency.
there are two downsides to the FM approach that i've seen in over a year of using it (plus the aforementioned bit about how much the actual radio in the car sucks)...
1) you either have to leave the antenna amplifier disconnected (which leads to a bit of a hit on regular FM reception) or deal with not being able to override very strong signals if you leave it connected. it will still work with the amp connected, but there are some very strong signals you won't be able to override. without the amp connected, i was able to override all signals in the area, with the exception of a strong HD signal (which leads to #2)...
2) you cannot override a strong HD radio signal even with the amp disconnected. if there's a strong HD signal in the area on the frequency you pick, you have to tap the HD icon on the screen to turn HD off - and even then, there will be static. best to pick a somewhat clear frequency, if possible.
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XHabjab
TSLA Bull
I'm going to guess that you are talking about the Tesla Model 3 since the Model X has an XM radio in it and I think the Model S does as well.
If you feel that strongly about XM radio, sell your Model 3 and buy the Model S...
you realize you're in the model 3 forum, right?
also, sell your car and buy one that's double the price just to get satellite radio (vs just putting a portable satellite radio in the model 3)? are you serious?
The actual Sirius XM mobile app is terrible for dropping out and responding slowly. It's almost unusable, even when you stream it over bluetooth. You can't change channels without taking your eyes off the road, and even then it's pretty clunky. I ended up cancelling my subscription because I just got tired of dealing with it. I like the content but the App is just no good.
Wait until Tesla gets a native Sirius XM app (if ever) through the 4G connection.
Wait until Tesla gets a native Sirius XM app (if ever) through the 4G connection.
I find the App works fine. While the push button controls are limited, you do have some control.
That isn't my experience at all either.
Plus the App stays with you on your phone. On Wifi it's flawless. I have the entry level subscription for $7.99. That's a pretty darn good deal. I used to pay to have it both in my car and on the App but I was able to downgrade when I got the Tesla.
That isn't my experience at all either.
Plus the App stays with you on your phone. On Wifi it's flawless. I have the entry level subscription for $7.99. That's a pretty darn good deal. I used to pay to have it both in my car and on the App but I was able to downgrade when I got the Tesla.
Doing what wrong?
When I arrive at the gym I can pause the Sirius program that I was listening to via the Tesla touchscreen, take my device inside, and pop on headphones and resume it. That device is a crazy little thing that acts both as a key to my car AND......my phone
For $7.99/month and zero money invested I am pretty darn happy.
Knightshade
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Doing what wrong?
When I arrive at the gym I can pause the Sirius program that I was listening to via the Tesla touchscreen, take my device inside, and pop on headphones and resume it. That device is a crazy little thing that acts both as a key to my car AND......my phone
For $7.99/month and zero money invested I am pretty darn happy.
6 for $30 Select Offer - SiriusXM Radio
$30 for 6 months.
Then threaten to cancel every 5.9 months and they keep giving you that price.
I'm a cheap SOB, but I'm not wasting time doing that. I do that with my cable company though and it pays off lol.
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