2018 Panamera/Question about embedded SIM and Wi-Fi Hotspot
#31
Instructor
I was in a new Panamera 4 E-Hybrid at a dealership yesterday, and traffic was displayed on the Google satellite map -- I checked. And I'm pretty sure there was only the embedded card.
Has anybody else with a 2018 Panamera 4 E-Hybrid found that traffic (meaning color-coded to show traffic flow) found that it works with only the embedded card? I'm wondering if I should just order the pop-in SIM card just in case (for my new car, which is on the ship now). (I don't need a wifi hotspot from the car, so wouldn't get the pop-in card for that alone, but I do want the traffic-flow colors on my map.)
Has anybody else with a 2018 Panamera 4 E-Hybrid found that traffic (meaning color-coded to show traffic flow) found that it works with only the embedded card? I'm wondering if I should just order the pop-in SIM card just in case (for my new car, which is on the ship now). (I don't need a wifi hotspot from the car, so wouldn't get the pop-in card for that alone, but I do want the traffic-flow colors on my map.)
#33
Rennlist Member
I just took delivery of my 4S on Monday and I only have the embedded card, but google earth (with traffic info) seems to be working. I was advised that the embedded sims do in fact have a trial period on them. I also downloaded the one app that "pairs" with the porsche connect app (as opposed to the porsche car connect app (which service is through vodafone). I can put an address in the connect app and it appears in the nav on the car. Now as for the porsche car connect app - that is a totally different story and have no clue. It is my understanding that the car comes with a 12 month trial and if you want to renew it is $190/year (all using the embedded card). Now, if you want to turn your car into a wifi hotspot I was told I would need to get the additional sim card. Not sure how accurate all this is, but...it is working for now.
#34
I was in a new Panamera 4 E-Hybrid at a dealership yesterday, and traffic was displayed on the Google satellite map -- I checked. And I'm pretty sure there was only the embedded card.
Has anybody else with a 2018 Panamera 4 E-Hybrid found that traffic (meaning color-coded to show traffic flow) found that it works with only the embedded card? I'm wondering if I should just order the pop-in SIM card just in case (for my new car, which is on the ship now). (I don't need a wifi hotspot from the car, so wouldn't get the pop-in card for that alone, but I do want the traffic-flow colors on my map.)
Has anybody else with a 2018 Panamera 4 E-Hybrid found that traffic (meaning color-coded to show traffic flow) found that it works with only the embedded card? I'm wondering if I should just order the pop-in SIM card just in case (for my new car, which is on the ship now). (I don't need a wifi hotspot from the car, so wouldn't get the pop-in card for that alone, but I do want the traffic-flow colors on my map.)
#35
I just took delivery of my 4S on Monday and I only have the embedded card, but google earth (with traffic info) seems to be working. I was advised that the embedded sims do in fact have a trial period on them. I also downloaded the one app that "pairs" with the porsche connect app (as opposed to the porsche car connect app (which service is through vodafone). I can put an address in the connect app and it appears in the nav on the car. Now as for the porsche car connect app - that is a totally different story and have no clue. It is my understanding that the car comes with a 12 month trial and if you want to renew it is $190/year (all using the embedded card). Now, if you want to turn your car into a wifi hotspot I was told I would need to get the additional sim card. Not sure how accurate all this is, but...it is working for now.
#36
Rennlist Member
Everything you wrote is consistent with what I was told by the Porsche Connect representative I spoke with last week except she told me after the first year it would cost $189 per year thereafter. And I did see the Porsche Car Connect App which is through Vodaphone which has no value for us in the US. But my other "Connect" app doesn't seem to be able to connect with the embedded sim card?? Are you using it with your phone connected to the USB slot or in Bluetooth mode? I've tried it both ways and can't seem to get it to connect. Interstingly when I do hook it up via USB I do get the ability to use Amazon Music via Apple Play. And I am getting the traffic info when using the navigation system.
#37
Instructor
I have my phone connected to via blue tooth. The "only" thing that the Porsche Connect App appears to be useful for is searching destinations. I admit it works a little strange. I can put in an address and search for it and once it I have it as a destination, it appears in the nav system with a red "start" button. I have hooked up my iphone x via usb to try apple play (though I am not sure that I will actually use it that way much). I was a little interested in the Porsche Car Connect App as it appeared that you could control more car functions, but seemed way too much work to figure out for any use.
#38
Instructor
Everything you wrote is consistent with what I was told by the Porsche Connect representative I spoke with last week except she told me after the first year it would cost $189 per year thereafter. And I did see the Porsche Car Connect App which is through Vodaphone which has no value for us in the US. But my other "Connect" app doesn't seem to be able to connect with the embedded sim card?? Are you using it with your phone connected to the USB slot or in Bluetooth mode? I've tried it both ways and can't seem to get it to connect. Interstingly when I do hook it up via USB I do get the ability to use Amazon Music via Apple Play. And I am getting the traffic info when using the navigation system.
Last edited by jtorrebl; 05-10-2018 at 01:25 PM.
#39
Instructor
Everything you wrote is consistent with what I was told by the Porsche Connect representative I spoke with last week except she told me after the first year it would cost $189 per year thereafter. And I did see the Porsche Car Connect App which is through Vodaphone which has no value for us in the US. But my other "Connect" app doesn't seem to be able to connect with the embedded sim card?? Are you using it with your phone connected to the USB slot or in Bluetooth mode? I've tried it both ways and can't seem to get it to connect. Interstingly when I do hook it up via USB I do get the ability to use Amazon Music via Apple Play. And I am getting the traffic info when using the navigation system.
#40
Why would you want to use the PCM for these music apps instead of Apple Car Play? First, with Apple Car Play, you are using your phone's cellular data to access the internet, which can be expensive if you don't have an unlimited data plan. Second, I think the PCM interface is much more attractive and desirable than Apple Car Play's. If you are connected via Apple Car Play, you CANNOT use the Porsche PCM phone interface - where you have nice profile pictures of your contacts, and people's pictures appear when they call you. You have to use Apple Car Play's Phone app for phone calls. I have found that the PCM voice control gets wonky because of Siri also being available. If you have music favorites set up on your home screen, Apple Car Play doesn't have favorites, so there will be an error on your home page. There are other annoyances of Apple Play to me, but to each their own. I still use it occasionally for Audible and Slacker though
Last edited by P-Drooler; 05-10-2018 at 02:58 PM. Reason: clarification
#41
Everything you wrote is consistent with what I was told by the Porsche Connect representative I spoke with last week except she told me after the first year it would cost $189 per year thereafter. And I did see the Porsche Car Connect App which is through Vodaphone which has no value for us in the US. But my other "Connect" app doesn't seem to be able to connect with the embedded sim card?? Are you using it with your phone connected to the USB slot or in Bluetooth mode? I've tried it both ways and can't seem to get it to connect. Interstingly when I do hook it up via USB I do get the ability to use Amazon Music via Apple Play. And I am getting the traffic info when using the navigation system.
on a side note, I don’t see google maps there in the apps section in the car menu. Can it replace the in car navigation? That’d be sweet
#42
yes this was my impression too. Embedded sim is really just for the hotspot. Our three months/3gb allowance are gone (sign up with att if we want more) and I still have access to weather and poi, news etc. The free one year “vodaphone” trial should cover these types of apps.
on a side note, I don’t see google maps there in the apps section in the car menu. Can it replace the in car navigation? That’d be sweet
#43
Gus was our go to guy too haha, good man.
Yeah the dealer code should’ve been done when you took delivery. Ours didn’t work for almost two months at first, something with Porsche and them not being able to connect to the car. But once you get the access codes you’re all set.
Yeah the dealer code should’ve been done when you took delivery. Ours didn’t work for almost two months at first, something with Porsche and them not being able to connect to the car. But once you get the access codes you’re all set.
#44
Gus was our go to guy too haha, good man.
Yeah the dealer code should’ve been done when you took delivery. Ours didn’t work for almost two months at first, something with Porsche and them not being able to connect to the car. But once you get the access codes you’re all set.
Yeah the dealer code should’ve been done when you took delivery. Ours didn’t work for almost two months at first, something with Porsche and them not being able to connect to the car. But once you get the access codes you’re all set.
#45
unfortunately i forget. It was in and out of the shop so many times just to get it initially set up, it’s all a blur now