How to Install WiFi in your Vehicle
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ม.ค. 2020
- Note: Some people have reported flakiness with the SyncUp Drive. Mine used to be flaky too, but is working well now. Here's another alternative:
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More integrated and easy to use option (LTE built into dashcam): geni.us/DR970X2CHLTEPlus
Here's the original components I used for this video:
TMobile SyncUp Drive 2: www.t-mobile.com/tablet/t-mob...
USB to OBD II adapter: geni.us/USB-OBD2-adapter [Amazon]
Cig. lighter splitter: geni.us/LR4Fw [Amazon]
Cellink Neo battery: geni.us/BBMC-CellinkNeo
Mobile WiFi Hotspots:
AT&T: www.att.com/buy/connected-dev...
Verizon: www.verizon.com/internet-devi...
T-Mobile: www.t-mobile.com/hotspots-iot...
Dashcams (newest versions):
Blackvue DR970X Plus (4K): geni.us/DR970X2CHPlus
Blackvue DR770X (1080p): geni.us/BlackvueDR770X2CH
Battery Pack: geni.us/PowerCell8
Expansion Battery: geni.us/CellinkNeoExpansion
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I just wanted to let you know that your video on getting WI-FI in a vehicle. I was having a problem . I recently had retractable steps on my truck and they also use OBD to make them work. And the my steps started lowering and retracting driving. So after going back to the company that installed them and found out that they installed a spitter to they could install the OBD and my OBD for my T-Mobile wi-fi. So they temporarily disabled my T-Mobile OBD and that seemed to solve the problem..... So I went to the internet and search for how to get WI-FI back in my truck. And the first video I went was this video on how to get WI-FI. As it turned out your video helped solve my dilemma by getting the USB adapter to OBD and now it works great. I subscribed to start watching your video's. Thank's for the great post.
I am not a gear head at all! And that is the reason I watch your videos... They amaze me. Might slowly turn around!... The present battle between a V1G2 and JBV1 is enough... [and yes, I am getting a lot of help from your videos and RRForum]
I started watching this during my 1st cup of coffee - had to rewind and make a 2nd cup to keep up 😏
Excellent video my friend, thank you 👍
very great info with no crap! right on my friend i wish everyone did videos like this . very informational , extremely useful , you are a professional !
I figured if anyone can help me it’s you watch your videos all the time very well done and informative.
I wish providers let you use all of your data via hotspot instead of charging extra. I don't get what difference it makes for them whether you use all your data directly or through hotspot.
Just turn hotspot on and use the data, isn’t that how it works?
That’s how it is for me in Australia at least. We only get one data allotment and that’s it, and if you hotspot it very well can suck back all your data. I know it was different in your country (assuming USA)
This was a pretty informative video, thank you!
One thing nobody seems to mention in any of these setup help videos, is temperature. If you plan on full time employment of your car's WiFi access (IOW connected 24/7), you need to consider temperature!
Many choices, such as the OBD2 connection, dedicated WiFi hotspot via cell phone or a stick, BUT they all need to be wired to a DC charging asset, AND most if not all of the devices you can consider are affected by a temperature controlled charging. The charge current will drop to zero if the device senses higher or lower temperatures than what its design perimeters allow for.
Just leave your cell phone in your car plugged into a 12V DC socket overnight in the cold, and in the morning you will find a message that the phone's battery was too cold to continue charging.
Keeping the car battery charged is easy with a small solar voltaic panel, but the temperature inside the car is the biggest pain in the ass......
On initial promotion, I put t-mobile's sync up and drive adapters in all 4 of our family cars. At the time there were no cables like you use. That's an excellent idea. My mechanic would not work on my cars with those adapters because of risk. He said it's direct access to the car computers buss, which puts the owner's life at the hands of the adapter maker. It was scary stuff.
I’ve been touting these benefits for years now. I think I may have even planted the seed for you a while back ;)
What do you want …a cookie?
Brilliant, thank you for getting this info out.
This is a great video lots of info 👍🏻
Thank you for that idea and way to have wifi in your car. Now I can set things in my car for my future kids to do while I'm driving on a trip
Thanks for this! I've wanted to get that adapter but didn't want T-Mobile knowing all the info from my car computer but with that connector I can avoid that
That's a great point as well! Yeah there's some features (like tracking stuff that you may not want) that integrate with their app and some of the features will break when you go this route, but in some ways that's worth it, haha.
Interesting. I will definitely check this out as well. Thanks
Great video, the iPhone also allows for "family sharing" and when this is enabled, and your wife and daughter are registered as "family", then you don't have to manually enable it. In fact, family members can connect to your hotspot, even when your hotspot is turned "off". For me, this saves me the $20 a month of activating my in car wifi hotspot, since my phone works well without me even having to mess with it.
this is very interesting and for what i do on my channel this would be very beneficial so thank you for posting this vid
Excellent video - especially I can check where my car is!
Very intelligent review. 👍
I got set up my automatic connection via hot spot for my Radar detector as well iPad pro on magnetic mounts in my car
That's dope great info 👌
You have to be the geekiest geek ever.😎 thanks for all the information.
lol
Looks like the USB connector for your adapter just converts USB back into 12v. You can verify this with a multimeter on the output of the USB adapter. If that's the case, you're probably better off rewiring it so that the OBD2 adapter just runs straight off of 12v. You'll get more runtime without the efficiency loss of going from 12v -> 5v -> 12v.
Great informative video. Can you further explain the auxiliary battery setup you have in the car? Maybe post links to the setup? Thx!!
Hi Vortex, I just found your channel and and very impressed with all your reviews. Do you know if I can connect a Thinkware U1000 to the mobile hot spot exactly like you have done with the Blackvue DR900S so that I can "monitor" the camera while it is parked?
I am looking for un interrupted service while moving! I like doing live broadcasting scenic drives in my car, but I always lose the cell towers and have to restart my periscope! Is this product what I'm looking for? Or is uninterrupted service while moving just impossible?
Hello, Do you happened to know how to get the USB cable to work without taping ever 5 minutes? I bought the USB cable as you suggested and mine is the newest syncUP from Tmobile too but when I use the USB cable it still required me to tap the unit. I've tried to reset but it still doesn't work properly. Can you please help?
Would love an updated video with new technologies recommendations or how the TMobil connection is working currently? .
Great video! Well put together! I'm taking a page out of your book sir and im using the exact same set up. Unfortunately, whenever I try to use the bkackvue app for live view, its not highlighted blue so I can use the live view. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. Maybe its the wifi turning off and on? Idk. Any suggestions 🤔? It has all the right connections and its getting power. My sync up keeps saying device is unplugged...
Dude, you are the biggest car nerd ! purveyor of polytechnic paraphernalia....love your channel...
😂 isn’t he awesome 🤩
Of course he loves his channel.
Is there any other way of putting wifi in your vehicle? I want to use cloud feature.
Thank you
You're such a gear head I love it I can relate.
lol
Lots of info ... thank you
While experience cobra camera from harbor freight needs wi fi or internet what can I do question.
I did the same set up as you did.
Have you noticed though that the WiFi tends to randomly turn off? It happens often with mine. Then once I touch it, pick it up, give it a shake, then the WiFi turns back on. Wondering if you get the same thing happening?
GREAT VIDEO!
Great Video 👍
Hi , can you just leave a link for a picture how you put it to the battery so it cab run 24 / 7 please.
I have the Thinkware U3000 and the Powercell 8 (hardwired; the u3000 is connected directly to my powercell 8). I got the SyncUp drive, connected it to OBD dongle (which is connected to my powercell) and activated the hotspot. The hotspot does not stay on for long (I know it doesnt since i cannot remote view "live" the camera via the thinkware connected app). How do i fix this issue? What's going on here?
Here is my question i was looking at buying a momento m6 or any dual channel cam.I need motion sensor in front and rear cam why you ask.Well if im parked facing frontwards and someone steals everything in my truck bed the front camera is not going to record anything.I cant believe they dont make this standard.So what dual camera setup has motion activated cams to catch a thief stealing everything in the bed of your truck.While im at it if im away from the car will i also need a wifi hotspot installed in the vehicle to bwe notified of someone stealing out of the bed.WIthout the g sensor activating.
Currently have a BlackVue 900 2ch with rear camera. Wanting to add an IR camera up front to capture video of inside the my Tundra Crew Max. Do you recommend a setup for it? Thanks.
I deliver for Favor, so I need constant internet connection. Your video is pretty helpful.
My question is what if you don't have tmobile service on the phone will this boost service. Such as driving through weak service areas?
Where do I purchase the battery packs that you have in the rear of your car and are they hooked up to your car battery or NO? Thanks
I bought the blackvue with the built in LTE a month ago and the wifi hot spot has been awful. Very slow. I wish I could replace it with a wifi model dashcam and get the setup you have with the syncup from T-Mobile.
Hi
Watched all your videos just wanted to ask how do ypu connect thinlware dashcam to wifi dongle or do i need a spare mobile to keep it connected to wifi
Is it not always power in the OBD2 port? I am using a Nighthawk M1 4G router and if i need always power to it i can connect it to a 24/7 power cigarett lighter in the trunk, and from there i can have power to the dashcam.
Hi VR,
What about placing a sticky plastic bumper pad (normally for use under table top glass sheet) on each corner of the middle dashcam battery? This will create an air gap between the three batteries to minimise the (unknown) loss to battery life due to heat not being disappated on four of the six battery sides?
So how do you connect it to the hotspot. I have a different set up for energy while parked, I purchased a deep cycle lithium ion battery, and it’s working powering two blackvues 900s & 750s , since connected overnight it used up about 50% of the battery, (battery has a Bluetooth connectivity app) because the amps that draws from it is not that much. So it could last about 36hrs on a single charge. What I did noticed is that I need a charger to make it charge quicker, it took me about 3 hrs to get the battery back to 100%, so my idea is, add another one of them, and I won’t have to worry much if the car is off for a few days, like the pandemic has caused us to not drive much. Cool thing is that it’s not that expensive much cheaper that the option that comes from blackvue itself.
i feel like you could explain anything to me...can you upload a video explaining something god-awful boring to prove me right? i love your enthusiasm
lol
The T-Mobile sync up drive. When connected to battery pack via usb. Does it monitor battery health in the sync up drive mobile app ?
How on earth can we connect the stereo of a Nissan Versa 2014 to the hostpot of a SyncUp drive device????
you could buy a cradlepoint or a digi. the cradlepoint is often used in retail locations for redundancy. but i have one in my truck for internet.
Any options to have wifi in the car with the T-Mobile sync up drive? I just bought it and learned it will turn off wifi when it is off.
I have a ThinkWare U1000 and not a Blackvue.
your video was so easy to understand thnk you sooooo much 99% of the other videos i watched from other ppl was very confusing thank u from tennessee USA
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I am buying a wireless rechargeable 15 GB mobil hot spot from Verizon to use with a blackvue 750x dr 2ch, wich I am having install in a few days, do you know if this model constantly uses data while on park mode or only when motion is detected.
AT&T Harman Spark is the best one to get. It turns off when you turn off your vehicle and it connects automatically when you turn it back on. I use it for my Redline 360c and it’s only 15$ a month
What are the speeds on that thing
I wanns be able to play my ps4 on the road anywhere in the us
This my first time watching a video of such, thought you did a great job. I have Visible ( Baby Verizon ) Unlimited Data which I was gonna use but the signal isn't strong enough , I mean I'm on my laptop in the whip rn watching this video off the hotspot, but I'm trying to imagine the best speed and reliability.
How do you keep your T-Mobile hotspot from going to sleep? I have tried the same set up you have and I can’t get the hotspot to stay on.
Great vid
Connect the USB/odb2 cable to the ODB2 t-mobile device and then connect the other end of the USB/ods2 cable to a USB port in the laptop when you want to connect the laptop to the network
I have Verizon Unlimited and teether it to my phone. My Cadillac CTS had 4G wireless but why pay $15 a month when I have it for free through my phone.
my phone could not and not handle it for my needs
Yeah that doesn't work for me cause i need to access things in my car when i am not there. Plus if my whole family connects to my phones wifi it often ends up getting hot, which is awful for the battery.
Not exactly free... If I travel for a a few hours with my two kids and wife using my wifi as a hotspot, my data will drain like a jug of water upside down on a sink
Can I connect to wifi when the vehicle isn't running? Will it draw lots power and drain my car battery?
Do you have a video on how you set up your batteries for the dashcams and wifi
Do a video about all the stash of wires, devices etc, you have used, stopped using.
Great video. You mentioned other ways people connect 4g hotspots. I have a Tesla model 3, do you know of a specific usb stick that works well as an access point. Not a fan of odb2.
Useful info, it's probably worth mentioning, that the OBDII devices unless they have "smart" functionality to read car data, they won't even use (some literally won't have the physical connection) to the data bus in order to represent any real hacking danger. Moreover, OBDII port has constant 12V power, so not quite sure as to why this wouldn't work while the car is off, likely if not possible to enable as functionality, simple mod would solve the issue.
Was about to comment that
The Harmon spark that I used in my car would disconnect after 10 minutes of the car not running.. I was very happy with that service and they just discontinued it as of April 1st.
What use if ur out of range of a signal..if my phone is out of range it reverts to LTE. I dont get it. what use if iam on the highway or away from my router..
Verizon has the Hum which does live vehicle tracking, speed alerts, wifi, roadside assistance
THANK YOU!
I'm looking for a 4G USB hotspot dongle with 5GHz WiFi band, do they exist?
I’m trying to find a good hotspot device for a setup like this any new recommendations?
With all of the installs you do, have you come up with any easy quick change plug system and where do you hide all this gear from prying eyes (in the car)?
I have some extra power plugs and MirrorTaps up by the RVM. I thought about installing some extra cig. lighter plugs again this time, but ultimately just grab a cig. lighter splitter and stuff it next to the passenger seat when I need extra power ports. In the back I have some extra expansion ports and a free cig. lighter plug that makes it easier to wire in new electronics. I've also got some spare cables run from back to front so I can tap in future products like the new Radenso Theia which'll use a USB C port instead of RJ-11.
I put a deposit down on a C8 9 months ago was wondering Is it possible in the new C8, to disable wifi? I don't want to get into it too much but I have a sensitivity to wireless , yes I can be around wifi and all but sitting right next to a router for long periods does give me severe headaches so was hoping to disable it . I know in a 2020 Camaro I was able to through the infotainment center Some are telling me you may not be able to in new 2022 cars . I really hope there is a way even if I have to go into the dash ..Any info or advice is greatly appreciated
Thanks
I use the Netgear Unite hotspot powered off of a BlackVue battery pack. ATT $25/mo for 3gb. Hotspot is always on even when parked. I also use Cellink Neo for Parking mode on my Dr900s BlackVue dashcam.
Which exact model number of Netgear Unite are you using? I'm planning on building a similar setup as yours. Thanks.
I really enjoyed this. Though I didn't pull info from the wifi info, the dash camera insight was super clever. I would recommend you re-title this video. Something like, ways to keep your mechanic accountable come to mind. Super love how fast you talk, really cuts down on wasted video time. I subscribed to you and clicked the bell to notify me of future videos simply on this characteristic alone. Namaste, my friend.
Thank you for the kind words Christi and welcome aboard! Namaste. 🙏
I bought the cable but cannot connect T-Mobile SyncUP to the thinkware when using it
I just came across this looking for a way to get my att Uconnect hotspot to work with car parked….possibly finding a way to power with external battery. I can idle on hybrid battery for awhile, but I’d rather find better solution.
Phenomenal video, a little more technical explanation of your setup would be cool though. Have a great day and thanks!
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great idea i will definitely go that route
is 2gs good enough for the blackvue cameras ? thanks
This might be a dumb question but I cannot get any answers from escort themselves. Just bought the escort max 360 C and I’ve been driving around for the last month and have not received one red light camera alert. I know that I have three free months but my other radar detectors in my wife’s car which is an older raider detector alerts me about red light cameras all the time am I missing something? Please help. By the way I did update the firmware Using the Wi-Fi from my garage this morning.
Hey! I’d like to be able to use google maps from my iPhone for a trip. My iPhone is already in the Bluetooth in my car. But I don’t know how to make google maps work. Somehow I don’t have sounds. Of course the volume is turn on on my iPhone and on my car. Can you help me ? 🇨🇦
Feel like this is more complicated way to get wifi. But thanks 😊 for the video. Informative and fun to watch your explanation.
hehe yes you're right, it is. There's easier setups available too, depending on your needs. Hopefully the other options were explained pretty clearly as well throughout the video.
good video, been watching your video on think ware dashcam. so i end up buying the u1000 kit but i can't set it up to my dilacated hotspot which I got from Tmobile Franklin T10 2339, but i can't set it up to my dashcam app?? is there a video on how to set it up
Tysm Lance!
I have a question about the OBD2 power cable. I am assuming that since the OBD2 port in a car has power always on, that the SyncUp device was going into some sort of "parked" mode after a few minutes and that's why you needed the more expensive cable to keep the device awake and think it's plugged into a car that is running. But when the device is in the "parked" mode, does it turn off all the way, or just turn off the WiFi? I was wondering if the GPS tracking still works with power only running to it?
The device basically goes into a standby mode. So it still has power to it but no WiFi. When it’s in this mode it will still show the location of your car on the app. It comes out of this mode either when the device is slightly moved or the car is started. So once that happens it wakes up and you can live track your cars location if it moves.
I’m going holiday want let my car in parking aver40days do I can watch live camera around my care ? Wich camera I need buy plz even I don’t have lik this wifi I can use 3G cellular?
That is awesome 👌
Awesome!
You might be able to use IFTTT to turn on WiFi when it detects the cars radio.
So using wifi hotspot I'm I able to to view live view without sim card when away?
I'm not technically advanced but I know a little.i bought an aftermarket head unit for a 2009 altima and it won't let me connect to internet ? I've tried everything I messed with my phones Bluetooth and it keeps sayin hfb.hands free Bluetooth is lockki g me out and keeping the internet a C hair away from me and any advise would be great.i bought one of the head units that's a 9 inch tablet basically and the radio works but internet not so much.....Help a desperate man thanks again
I would like to know how you powered both the radar detector and BlackVue dash camera...did you use Mirror Tap for the detector and run the power cable from the dash cam to your Cellink battery?
The dashcam, yes, but the radar detector is just a standard hardwire so it’s powered by my alternator while driving.
My T-Mobile 4g adapter doesn’t turn on with the $50 Peralta usb to obd wire you mentioned . Do I need a sprint sync up WiFi adapter instead of the T-Mobile version below ?
obd-guide.cloud.sdp.prod.iot.sprint.com/#/home
So many questions... so 1) is there a fuse box in the trunk/rear of your vehicle? I'm assuming you don't connect the dashcam battery directly to your car battery. Seems the point is to only recharge when driving (connected on accessory lead, not charging when car is off). 2) with the dashcam battery stored in the back/rear of the vehicle (looks like spare wheel well), does this mean you run power from this area up through the header and to the camera to power it? Is there any special wire or lead you recommend? Standard AWG 16 or something more specific to the dashcam? 3) If there are no fuses toward the back/rear of vehicle, are there any ideas for installing this way -- locating the dashcam battery in the back/rear of the vehicle? Would a lead run from fuse box at the front to the rear, and then the lead from rear (connected to dashcam battery) back to front for powering the dashcam? Seems many of the install guides mention placing the dashcam battery under the front seat though that doesn't seem ideal to me. I can see that being an easy way to do it though I can imagine some issues with it being under the front seat. Thanks...
I'm referring to this point in the video: th-cam.com/video/BNVFvs4Vx7U/w-d-xo.html
Has anyone tried a similar setup but with the ATT Harman Spark? I spoke with their support and the rep said it would only work if directly plugged into the car odb II connector. Really don't feel like buying/installing all this just to find out it really doesn't work. Also they wanted $25/5GB/mth for the additional device on my plan!
I had the T-Mobile SyncUP in my car for 4 yrs and I never had a problems. In fact all fir Honda’s I own has it. The only complain I have now is they’re charging me $27/ month. The units I got all of them for free and just paid $4/month for the 2Gb data. You can see the car in the app even if the car engine is off.
Is two gbs sufficient for a month of viewing the dash cam away from the car? I have a similar model, considering a wireless hotspot to be able to see it when I'm not around!
Of course that depends on your dashcam, how much data it uses, how many cloud features you use, how often you use it, etc.
2GB is usually good for light usage and maybe 10’ish? uploads per month. For regular usage you’ll likely need more data.
This probably been covered somewhere. Can I use a BlackVue b124X battery to power up a 4 channel BlackVue dashcams? I purchased the battery but the instructions say not to use a cigarette splitter. I wouldn’t mind buying additional expansion packs.
Oh weird. Yeah I use splitters with my batteries and it works alright.