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Teslas are full of fun features, like karaoke and live traffic maps, but to access them you have to connect your car to Wi-Fi. Setting up Wi-Fi in a Tesla is very similar to setting it up on another device, like your smartphone. By pressing the connectivity icon, clicking on your desired network, and putting in your password, your Wi-Fi can be up and running in any Tesla in no time. In this article we’ll go through exactly how to connect to Wi-Fi, as well as common problems and how to troubleshoot them. You’ll have that new self-driving update in no time!
Things You Should Know
- Press the “LTE” or Wi-Fi icon on the top of your touchscreen to open the Wi-Fi menu.
- Click on the network you want to connect to and put in the password.
- If you can’t connect, reboot your touchscreen, move your car closer to the router, or switch to a guest network.
Steps
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network
- Open the “Controls” screen and press the connectivity icon. At the top of the screen, there’s an LTE symbol next to 5 bars, just like on your phone. Click that symbol and a list of available Wi-Fi networks will pop up.[1]
- Put your car in park the first time you connect to any given network.
- You can also use a mobile hotspot to stay connected on the go. Just turn on your hotspot before you start searching for networks.
- Select your Wi-Fi network and put in the password. Connect to the Wi-Fi like you would on any other device. Once your Tesla is on the network, it’ll connect whenever it’s in range.[2]
- If you want to connect to a hidden network, press “Wi-Fi Settings” at the bottom of the list, then type in the name of the network.
- Wi-Fi networks need to have WPA, WPA2, or no security for the Tesla to be able to connect.[3]
- Models X and S built before 2018 can only connect to routers that support 2.4GHz frequencies.[4]
Advertisement - Wait for a green check mark to appear by the network name. Once your Wi-Fi or hotspot has finished connecting, a green circle with a check mark will appear beside it.[5] When you leave the network menu, the LTE icon will switch to a Wi-Fi icon (3 curved lines).
- Connecting can take up to 30 seconds, so don’t worry if it doesn’t instantly pair.
- Consider getting Tesla Premium Connectivity. Teslas have an optional connectivity package for $9.99 a month. It gives you a few extra features, like “Sentry Mode” (where you can remotely view cameras in your car) and live traffic updates, as well as 24/7 Wi-Fi. It basically turns your car into a smartphone.[6]
- Subscribe to Tesla Premium Connectivity by selecting your car in the Tesla app, then click “Upgrades” and “Software Upgrades.” Click “Subscribe” at the top of your screen, then “Add” next to Premium Connectivity. You’ll be taken to a checkout screen where you can put in your payment information.[7]
- Model Ys, Model 3 Standard Ranges, Standard Range Pluses, or Rear-Wheel Drives from before June 30th, 2018 aren’t eligible for Premium Connectivity.[8]
- While you can’t get the premium features, using a mobile hotspot will also allow you to have internet on the go.
- Subscribe to Tesla Premium Connectivity by selecting your car in the Tesla app, then click “Upgrades” and “Software Upgrades.” Click “Subscribe” at the top of your screen, then “Add” next to Premium Connectivity. You’ll be taken to a checkout screen where you can put in your payment information.[7]
Expert Q&A
Tips
- Tesla recommends that you leave your car connected to Wi-Fi whenever possible so it can automatically update.Thanks
References
- ↑ https://www.tesla.com/ownersmanual/modely/en_us/GUID-1FE9620C-3D7F-4FD3-BBD9-28DD342AC150.html
- ↑ https://teslatuneup.com/how-to-connect-tesla-model-3-to-wifi/
- ↑ https://www.thatteslachannel.com/model-3-cant-find-wifi-try-this/
- ↑ https://teslatap.com/articles/wifi-guide-and-troubleshooter-for-tesla-vehicles/
- ↑ https://youtu.be/DPTf_z7kafk?t=179
- ↑ https://teslatuneup.com/tesla-premium-connectivity/
- ↑ https://www.tesla.com/support/connectivity
- ↑ https://www.tesla.com/support/connectivity
- ↑ https://teslatap.com/articles/wifi-guide-and-troubleshooter-for-tesla-vehicles/
- ↑ https://teslatuneup.com/how-to-connect-tesla-model-3-to-wifi/
- ↑ https://service.tesla.com/docs/Public/diy/model3/en_us/GUID-C6EE3503-1D68-455C-8AA3-2D6FF9ADCF5E.html
- ↑ https://teslatuneup.com/how-to-connect-tesla-model-3-to-wifi/
- ↑ https://teslatap.com/articles/wifi-guide-and-troubleshooter-for-tesla-vehicles/
- ↑ https://teslatap.com/articles/wifi-guide-and-troubleshooter-for-tesla-vehicles/
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