USB Posts and Hubs (3/2020 build)

[pilotgeek]

Hello,

I've looked for an answers to USB questions in the forums to no avail. So apologies if these are repeats:

• The manual indicates that a hub should not be used with the USB ports.
  • Will a hub really not work?
  • Will only certain USB hubs work?
  • Will only certain things work when connected to the hub?
  • What are the specs for these ports?
• The manual does not say anything (that I can find) about the rear USB ports.
  • Are they as capable as the front USB ports (or charge only)?
  • What are the specs for these ports?

Thanks in advance for any info (or a pointer to a thread I missed).

Regards,
Neal

 

[DerbyDave]

Manual Says
- The 12V power socket is suitable for
accessories requiring up to llA continuous
draw (15A peak) or a maximum of 150
continuous watts (180 watts peak).
- The Model S inductive phone charger can
charge your Qi-enabled smartphone at up to
7.5W of power.
- Note: Do not connect multiple devices using a
USB hub. This can prevent connected devices
from charging or from being recognized by
the Media Player. (Comment: Many use hubs without problems.)
- Do not use the rear USB ports (for Dashcam), as they are solely
meant for charging devices.

 

[pilotgeek]

Thank you for the quick response.

• The fact that many use hubs with no issues is what I was expecting (despite what I read in the manual). Are there any preferred, known good hubs for our vehicle?
• I recall that the rear USB were power only, but could not find it in the manual (for our year car). Where is that?

Regards,
Neal

 

[DerbyDave]

• I recall that the rear USB were power only, but could not find it in the manual (for our year car). Where is that?

I also had a hard time finding it, even though I knew it was in there. It is Under Dashcam, page 81.