This still worked prior to v9, maybe still does. Not that anyone would switch to windows phone for this feature. Although since the phones are $20 on eBay it is a cheap solution. Grin.
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Text reading
- Thread starter brur
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My Fiat could read and even respond to Text messages. This is without Carplay or Android auto.
Tesla should really be ashamed that they don't have this feature. The voice functionality of the car is very limited.
Struja
“Frost”
My car didn't come with it but I got it aftermarket. A bit complicated, takes time but almost works perfect everytime.
So, the way I get it to usually work is that I have my 13 year old next to me. Sound on my Android phone has to be turned on. Once I hear the "ding", I ask my son to pick up my phone and read the text or email. Works like a charm and not illegal but I have a few problems with it...
1. Text and email filtering. You all have that one friend (or more) that loves to send inappropriate text. I haven't figured out how to filter those from being read. In fact, the first time I encountered this glitch, said 13 year old refused to read it out loud. This is a problem that I think will fix with age.
2. What to do when that darn kid is in school. Thinking home schooling might be the answer here.
PS - Wifey's RX can read texts without said 13 year old.
So, the way I get it to usually work is that I have my 13 year old next to me. Sound on my Android phone has to be turned on. Once I hear the "ding", I ask my son to pick up my phone and read the text or email. Works like a charm and not illegal but I have a few problems with it...
1. Text and email filtering. You all have that one friend (or more) that loves to send inappropriate text. I haven't figured out how to filter those from being read. In fact, the first time I encountered this glitch, said 13 year old refused to read it out loud. This is a problem that I think will fix with age.
2. What to do when that darn kid is in school. Thinking home schooling might be the answer here.
PS - Wifey's RX can read texts without said 13 year old.
Knightshade
Well-Known Member
The other downside to Strujas method is that aftermarket option usually has a very high total cost of ownership.
Struja
“Frost”
Very true, although in theory I am in for those costs anyway.
BTW - you and I must have a very similar taste in cars. Do you have a Model S, X or 3? I know you had (like me) an IS350. Mine was a 2008 RWD, which was pretty dreadful in the Canadian winter (I bought it when I lived in NYC) but my Model S90D is much better suited to handling some of the road conditions up here.
chronopc
Active Member
I use a similar solution. I just have my girlfriend read and respond to my text messages when I'm driving. It's almost as accurate as Google Assistant. It's a free workaround so I guess I can't be too picky.
Knightshade
Well-Known Member
Heh, my IS350 was also a 2008 RWD- I had to special order it as they didn't make any (in the US anyway) with the Mark Levinson stereo WITHOUT navigation, so the only way to get that was special order... also had the sport package and F-sport sway bars, so my Model 3 (AWD) is actually a little smoother of a ride.
The RWD wasn't much issue here in NC though- in fact I had Michelin Pilot Sport summer performance tires on it year round, and for the like 5 days a year it was below freezing during the day I just didn't drive it.
To continue the weird parallels I've previously lived in both NY and Canada in the past- and had a RWD car at the time too- but found good snow tires worked fine for me... I wasn't super crazy north in Canada though (Welland Ontario)
chronopc
Active Member
So because the Bolt supports android auto it's more futuristic than a Model 3? I guess that explains why the Model 3 outsells the Bolt 10 to 1. The Bolt is too futuristic for the average person.
You need to remember the long-term costs of your service may well exceed your income stream.
KidDoc
Member
I have a moto z3 play and with the Motovoice app it reads me texts in my Model S and I can dictate a response. It basically calls me and it shows up as a call in the model S. Pretty awesome actually I love it.
Struja
“Frost”
I remember you from the IS forum (I think my tag was 3fitty or something else dumb - lol).
I also remember your unique car (Levinson - no Nav). I'm about an hour and a bit from Welland (west end of Toronto). Given the size the this "internet world" pretty cool to sort of be back in the same place with similar cars.
Let me know what you plan to buy next so I can prepare.
Sw0rdf1sh
Member
I have the "Carrier Pigeon" Feature enabled. A little messy at times, but is better than texting while driving for sure.
chronopc
Active Member
Saw on another thread that there's an app for this.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=robj.readit.tomefree&hl=en_US
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=robj.readit.tomefree&hl=en_US
Model 3 is the latest poor man's vehicle that is eating away at the Prius, bolt, and leaf sales. It'll be the new VW Beatle for the masses (without android auto).
chronopc
Active Member
Are people in Chicago filthy rich? Model 3 is at least $50k, I would definitely not consider it a poor man's vehicle.
Knightshade
Well-Known Member
For those who bought an MR this year with the full tax credit it's potentially as low as $37,500 depending when they purchased and if they added any options.
Which is within about 2k of the average new car transaction price in 2018.
chronopc
Active Member
Even with the incentives it's not a cheap car. You can easily get a BMW or Mercedes for $37k.
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