I just tried plugging my Microsoft USB mouse into the car's USB port and it works. I get a little blue circular cursor, and can scroll by holding click and dragging. Also tried my Microsoft ergonomic keyboard, but that didn't work. I feel like that keyboard might be too much (it's certainly too big to be useful in the car), so maybe I'll buy a little barebones keyboard and see if that works. Anyone had luck with plugging in a keyboard?
IIRC Bluetooth keyboard (and mouse?) also works nicely. May be even more convenient. I definitely plan on having a small Bluetooth keyboard in my glove box, if only for the added nerdiness... but I need to get my car first! :-/
If we start driving around with keyboards the Tesla will certainly fall off the list of cool cars...and I'm a computer guy! :biggrin:
Are you talking about bluetooth keyboard/mouse with a USB receiver, or using the built-in bluetooth of the car? I have a bluetooth keyboard and mouse that I've used with my Android tablet. I'll have to play with it in the car and see if I can get them to pair.
The latter. I'm pretty sure someone tried and it worked immediately. Unfortunately I have yet to try it for myself, since I still don't have my car (living in Europe).
Ok, well I tried it tonight and wasn't able to get it to work. The car found both devices, and after 10 seconds or so, even showed the names of the devices, but I couldn't get it to connect to either one. I'll try it again tomorrow night when I have a little more time and see if I can get either of them to pair. I was able to get multiple mice and keyboards (both wired and wireless w/usb receivers) to work though. I uploaded a few short videos to show what it looks like. Sorry for the poor lighting and camera work. https://plus.google.com/photos/114618431833797684334/albums/5858037228786947905
The Bluetooth HID profile might not be present. Without that, you won't get any BT keyboard or mouse working.
I should've been more specific... I tried two wired mice (both Microsoft), one Logitech cordless mouse (VX Nano), and one wireless keyboard/trackpad (link). I can try some more, but I would imagine most keyboards and mice will work the same. I don't have a USB hub. The mice didn't quite work right away. I couldn't see a cursor at first, but the scroll wheel was working in Google Maps on the first or second one. After plugging and unplugging a few different mice, the cursor showed up, and thereafter, all the mice worked.
Would something like this likely work?: Amazon.com: Perixx PERIBOARD-509H PLUS, Wired Keyboard with Trackball Accessories Better yet (so there would be no wires): Amazon.com: Wireless Touch Mini Touchpad Keyboard with Smart Touch: Electronics The wireless would be great to allow passengers to navigate the screen while I drive from the front or back seat, and one the size of the wired one (9") would fit in the glove box...maybe even the little pocket on the front of the seat.
I'm going to try one of these: Amazon.com: FAVI Entertainment Wireless Keyboard (Built-in TouchPad/Laser Pointer) - Black: Electronics Currently $20 through a 3rd party fulfilled by Amazon and eligible for Prime. What the heck.