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Coming soon ... Tesla is working to turn its vehicles into Wi-Fi hotspots, introduces new chip and module
Earlier this year, Tesla applied with the FCC for the use of radio frequencies on a new device; a new SiP module with a new chip and USB/Bluetooth/Wi-Fi hub. The application was confidential, but the confidentiality clause was lifted earlier this month and Electrek obtained the documents. Here’s the new USB/Bluetooth/Wi-Fi hub:
The new module was introduced with a new Qualcomm Atheros QCA6234 chip optimized for a Wi-Fi hotspot:
“The Qualcomm Atheros industry leading AP Mode feature allows the QCA6234 device to operate as both a station and an Access Point, enabling seamless station-to-station interconnection with all the benefits of standard infrastructure-level simplicity (no special client software or settings required), security, and power save functionality.”
Interestingly, the confidentiality request filed with the FCC mentioned that Tesla planned to introduce this device in its vehicles starting in the first quarter 2016. The first quarter 2016 ended March 31, just a few weeks before Tesla launched its refreshed Model S – meaning that it should be in all new vehicles since the second quarter.
Correct, the constant is clearly labeled. I need to test which pin is used for power on the ZTE hotspot, I'm still not sure how it switches on/off with ignition.
You can create your own adapter, using a female plug you can find online and wire power to the appropriate leads.upon closer inspection, it seems that those adapters in the links would not work. I'd need something with a female part. for some reason I thought the mobley had a female end, but it actually has a male.. like the ends of those adapters in the links
You can create your own adapter, using a female plug you can find online and wire power to the appropriate leads.
I know that the OBD port provides constant 12V on the Tesla already since others tapped into it for a dashcam. Surprised that is shuts off when the car is off. Let me know what you use to keep it continuously powered.
So what do you need to hook up the dash cam to the OBD II port, assuming that is the only way to get continuous power?
"Most dash cams these days provide wifi to your phone or tablet so you can view the videos and/or configure the device." I am assuming you are referring to instances when the phone is connected to the same wi-fi network. How would this help if the garage does not pick up wi-fi signal and I need to have the connection on 24/7?
Do you have any suggestions for creating a hotspot? I was reading about Freedom Pop but apparently the reviews aren't that great.
Feds require all cars to have a OBD II port. They don't dictate how its used but its required on U.S. sold cars.
The 12V power outlet is not continuous power.
How would you setup the dash cam system if wifi signal is not available in the garage? Depends on how you are trying to use the wifi on the dash cam. The dash cam is not dependent on the Internet alone. Most dash cams these days provide wifi to your phone or tablet so you can view the videos and/or configure the device.
Most recent dash cams are providing cloud features, but you must provide the Internet connection. Think about it for a minute. You really don't need the dash cam cloud feature when your car is sitting in your garage where you probably have wifi from your house (nothing to view or upload). Where you want the cloud work and the Internet to exist is away from home in maybe a parking lot or driving. But there you are going to need a hotspot to bridge your dash cam from the car to the Internet.
Sappy, are you concerned about the safety of your Tesla in someone else's garage? Is that the reasoning behind trying to get wifi to the dash cam? And so you can also see what the car is seeing live?
Now I understand. For you, it might be worth the effort. I wanted to qualify the question first, because to use the cloud feature would have rquired a hotspot and the data use of the data plan would have to be large. BUT, if you are doing wifi only, I suspect its do-able and cost would be more reasonable than a hotspot. Have you talked to the garage valet to see if you can access their wifi?
Am I guessing correctly, that the distance is much to far to the car in that garage for your wifi to reach? Or is it that you wifi signal from your home is not strong enough? How far is the distance?
Getting the wifi from the garage when the car is parked remotely would be worthwhile and I will check with the valet to see if that is doable.
As far the personal garage, the wifi signal is very weak. In that situation I should be able to get a wifi range extender and hopefully that will carry it to the car location. I live on the 5th floor of a building and car is attached next to the building.
As far getting a dashcam that has the data plan built in, I came across the following 360 degree dash cam. They are still fulfilling the orders from their kickstarter campaign but the camera itself looks promising. What do you think?
Waylens Secure360 with 4G - Automotive Security Camera