06-23-2019, 01:38 PM | #1 |
Private First Class
72
Rep 143
Posts |
WiFi Hotspot
Anyone also having trouble browsing the internet on there phone while using the Hotspot?
My WiFi signal is strong but but websites won't load. Am I missing something? Thanks! |
06-23-2019, 02:51 PM | #3 | |
Private First Class
24
Rep 161
Posts |
Quote:
1) have you activated your 3 GB trial or added your car’s hotspot to your mobile account. 2) there is an option in the idrive setting where you need to enable internet. From home page go to com>mobile devices>settings. Be sure “internet” is checked |
|
Appreciate
1
Sphinx_7771.50 |
06-23-2019, 07:51 PM | #4 | ||
Private First Class
72
Rep 143
Posts |
Quote:
Not sure if anything else is necessary to activate the free trial..... I'll have to look into that. I was just curious how well it would work for my kids streaming there iPads when we go on long drives rather than downloading ahead of time or using my phone as a hotspot. I don't currently have unlimited data on my IPhone. |
||
Appreciate
0
|
06-23-2019, 09:23 PM | #5 | |||
First Lieutenant
293
Rep 341
Posts |
Quote:
It went to this site: https://myvehicle.att.com/#/signup/trial/contact-info
__________________
If my post was informative or helpful, please click the appreciate button. Thank you.
|
|||
Appreciate
0
|
06-23-2019, 09:28 PM | #6 | ||||
Private First Class
72
Rep 143
Posts |
Quote:
I'm trying this. Where did you find your "vehicle mobile number"? |
||||
Appreciate
0
|
06-23-2019, 09:46 PM | #7 | |||||
First Lieutenant
293
Rep 341
Posts |
Quote:
__________________
If my post was informative or helpful, please click the appreciate button. Thank you.
|
|||||
Appreciate
0
|
06-23-2019, 10:42 PM | #8 | ||||||
Private First Class
72
Rep 143
Posts |
Quote:
If you could let me know if it works consistently for you over several days. I'm wondering if you or others are also having issues with consistency. Thanks! |
||||||
Appreciate
0
|
06-24-2019, 04:41 AM | #9 |
First Lieutenant
214
Rep 313
Posts |
Tried setting mine up when I got the car, and AT&T made the experience about user UNfriendly as they possibly could. Nothing worked in the registration process and the customer service phone rep was useless. I gave up. Now that I’m seeing it’s just a 3G service anyway, glad I did...
|
Appreciate
0
|
06-24-2019, 11:54 AM | #11 |
Major
451
Rep 1,115
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
06-24-2019, 12:38 PM | #12 |
Lieutenant Colonel
1241
Rep 1,584
Posts |
There's no nice way to say this, so forgive me, but anyone who drives an X7 that either didn't negotiate his mobile contract properly or says he can't afford an unlimited data plan here in 2019.....
Call your carrier. Get a UDP. And that's the end of that. If you're with Verizon you may have a problem streaming and making a phone call at the same time, that used to be an issue with their technology, others may chime in on that point. AT&T and all other carriers are easy peasy. Flip one switch on your handset and multiple kids can stream multiple videos on their multiple devices, no BMW slow-tech hotspot needed. |
Appreciate
0
|
06-24-2019, 04:55 PM | #13 | |
Lieutenant Colonel
1241
Rep 1,584
Posts |
Quote:
Last edited by toddwalton; 06-24-2019 at 11:54 PM.. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
06-25-2019, 12:07 AM | #14 | |
Lieutenant
619
Rep 442
Posts
Drives: 2023 BMW iX M60
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: McLean, Virginia
|
Quote:
I have Google Fi so I don't really have the so called "unlimited data" either. But my plan does include functions that I need so I don't any any desire to change, either. The wifi in the X7 is a mess though. |
|
Appreciate
1
Sphinx_7771.50 |
06-25-2019, 09:31 AM | #16 |
Private First Class
72
Rep 143
Posts |
Agreed.
It is a personal decision. Just like buying an X7 is a personal decision. You don't have to be "rich" to own an X7... and I certainly wouldn't make an assumption that someone is "rich" because they are driving one. I could probably purchase any car under the sun if I truly wanted to... but I certainly don't have unlimited financial means. I am not trying to project in image of wealth...I just love the car myself...my wife on the other hand who has the same financial means as me does not give a hoot about her car or mine as long as it is clean, reliable, and gets her and our family from point A to point B in relative comfort. So, she drives a Toyota Highlander Hybrid. She could buy a Rolls or Bentley if she wanted, but like he said...this is a personal choice too, and says almost nothing about one's wealth. I gotta look into that GoogleFi... thanks for mentioning that. I know it's only $20 more for unlimited.. but than I am relying on the presence of my phone and I have enough switches to flip, buckles to do up, water bottles to hold, snacks to carry, etc etc..... waiting for the seat to automatically move forward is not a big deal for me ..Especially because of that nice tip to pop off those easily pop off those armrests (thanks pipe!). That worked like a charm. |
Appreciate
1
xueju1121618.50 |
06-25-2019, 02:33 PM | #17 | |
Lieutenant
619
Rep 442
Posts
Drives: 2023 BMW iX M60
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: McLean, Virginia
|
Quote:
Glad that you like your X7! |
|
Appreciate
0
|
06-25-2019, 02:37 PM | #18 |
Lieutenant
619
Rep 442
Posts
Drives: 2023 BMW iX M60
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: McLean, Virginia
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
06-25-2019, 10:11 PM | #19 |
Private First Class
98
Rep 160
Posts |
What is the function of the Wi-Fi hotspot if you don’t enable the internet option?
I understand you can connect your phone to the car via Wi-Fi, but purely for what? Better audio transmission than Bluetooth? |
Appreciate
0
|
06-25-2019, 10:29 PM | #20 |
First Lieutenant
293
Rep 341
Posts |
CarPlay uses it.
__________________
If my post was informative or helpful, please click the appreciate button. Thank you.
|
Appreciate
0
|
06-26-2019, 04:48 AM | #21 |
Private First Class
98
Rep 160
Posts |
So is it for better quality playback? Wi-Fi isn’t necessary for CarPlay, as I used it yesterday via Bluetooth only (Wi-Fi option in the car was not yet enabled) / though I though quality sounded poor.
I enabled it last night before turning the car off so I’ll listen some more. |
Appreciate
0
|
06-26-2019, 06:30 AM | #22 | |
Private First Class
24
Rep 161
Posts |
Quote:
BTW, Caplay does use wifi. (not wifi internet - that's different). Click on "Mobile Devices" and if you see the three curved lines (standard wifi single symbol) in white then you phone connected to the car wifi - even if you have not enabled wfi internet. Last edited by dmann33; 06-26-2019 at 06:36 AM.. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
|
|