Wifi turns off when in drive

[Geezzer]

Having the option to keep WiFi on while driving to connect the car using a cell phone hot spot is really important going forward. My Android samsung S10 is so much faster using 5G that the cars internal 4G LTE connection.

This needs to be an option . . .

 

[Iakat]

You don't need to root your phone to set up a quick access tile to make manual toggling easier. But yes, in order to automate it with Tasker you do need to be rooted.

I was able to automate this exact scenario with tasker and in not rooted.

 

[SergeyUser]

It's been that way for a while. I believe they made it that way because people complained how the car would stay connected to their home wifi while they were driving away and when the signal became week songs wouldn't load and they would have to wait until they were out of range.

Apple figured out the same issue (phones also move out of range) by adding ‘Wi-Fi assist’ option. Obviously, this will not help for users without premium subscription.

But what Tesla can do is to allow a Mobile Hot-Spot Wi-Fi connection to be designated as such (one checkbox on per-Wi-Fi Network setting basis). Tesla will not disconnect you from such Wi-Fi when switching from P to D and instead continue working (but still disconnect from ofher networks). This I believe will make everyone happy.

EDIT: Submitted suggestion to Tesla. Will see if they at least respond with something meaningful.

 

[TX_M3P+]

Tesla WiFi setup should have an option for Home WiFi and In-Car WiFi. Home WiFi would function as WiFi functions today, but In-Car WiFi would function any time the car is not located at home. This would allow users to use Mobile Hotspots while the car is away from home.

 

[Aslanleo]

Press and hold down the steering wheel scroll buttons for 5 secs or something till the screen goes blank, wait for restart and it went back to normal fir me, ty

 

[TBrownTX]

This is being fixed... Tesla releases big, new software update with Disney+, Car Wash Mode, hotspot, and more

Remain connected to Wi-Fi in drive​

Tesla is enabling the use of Wi-Fi hotspots when driving:

To remain connected to Wi-Fi when shifting into gear, tap the Wi-Fi icon > Wi-Fi Settings > Remain Connected in Drive. This is especially useful for users who wish to use their hotspots for connectivity.

This is a big deal for those who don’t want to pay for Tesla’s in-car premium connectivity features.

Tim