Mobile Hotspot and non auto reconnect of Wi-fi

[Kamban]

I have the unlimited T-mobile hotspot and hence decided to not get the monthly LTE plan from Tesla. I initially had the hotspot configured to connect with my Model 3 and could see the hotspot name under the wi-fi usernames. And then it played the internet radio stations well.

But I have noticed that it does not automatically connect to that mobile hotspot wi-fi each time I get into the car because the wi-fi settings in Tesla gets turned off. I have to go and switch it from off to on position each and every time before my hotspot wifi becomes visible. Is this a known bug. Are there any workarounds for it?

 

[hydro 481]

I have the unlimited T-mobile hotspot and hence decided to not get the monthly LTE plan from Tesla. I initially had the hotspot configured to connect with my Model 3 and could see the hotspot name under the wi-fi usernames. And then it played the internet radio stations well.

But I have noticed that it does not automatically connect to that mobile hotspot wi-fi each time I get into the car because the wi-fi settings in Tesla gets turned off. I have to go and switch it from off to on position each and every time before my hotspot wifi becomes visible. Is this a known bug. Are there any workarounds for it?

This is a common complaint amongst users. I also use a hotspot and it’s definitely an annoyance. Hopefully they will fix this in a future update.

 

[640k]

This is a common complaint amongst users. I also use a hotspot and it’s definitely an annoyance. Hopefully they will fix this in a future update.

the vehicle already "disables" video while it's in motion, so i'm not sure the requirement of turning off wifi, short of Tesla wants the vehicle to connect to their network at some point.

 

[Dj guda]

I had the same issue connecting my model 3 to T-mobile hotspot. I got used to taking that extra clicks to connect each time I went from park to drive.. its just annoying and should be fixed by Tesla.

However, starting 4 weeks ago - I cannot connect my model3 to the t-mobile hotspot anymore. Upon contacting tesla customer care, they notified me that the 'due to a Firewall restriction' you are not able to connect.

Are anyone else facing the same issue?

Is it that Tesla finding ways to enforce people to pay $10 montly for their premium connectivity?? :!

 

[stopcrazypp]

I had the same issue connecting my model 3 to T-mobile hotspot. I got used to taking that extra clicks to connect each time I went from park to drive.. its just annoying and should be fixed by Tesla.

This thread is super old. There is a new update that allows the wifi to always be on:
https://www.notateslaapp.com/news/540/tesla-s-remain-connected-to-wifi-how-it-ll-work-and-supported-features

However, starting 4 weeks ago - I cannot connect my model3 to the t-mobile hotspot anymore. Upon contacting tesla customer care, they notified me that the 'due to a Firewall restriction' you are not able to connect.

Are anyone else facing the same issue?

Is it that Tesla finding ways to enforce people to pay $10 montly for their premium connectivity?? :!

I don't see how it's a Tesla side issue, as given the above update, they are making it even easier to avoid the premium connectivity.
Most likely your T-mobile device or service has a configuration that might be incompatible. According to below, Tesla needs the firewall in your device to allow a VPN with UDP.
WiFi Guide and Troubleshooter for Tesla Vehicles – TeslaTap