It's 30 days not 1 Year for Premium now!!

@LostSoldierTVV

5 ай бұрын

😭I just ordered mine recently

@pcdm5213

5 ай бұрын

Yep. My 2023 only came w 30 days free premium connectivity. But I bought it and because of the maps and cameras, I’m going to keep it.

@Tennisfiles

5 ай бұрын

Confirmed! Kept it mainly for the convenience of touching the screen for Spotify etc vs having to look at the phone. The earth map view is helpful with landmarks sometimes too, and the occasional youtube when parked :)

@JBoy340a

5 ай бұрын

They use connectivity, Supercharging, etc. as a sales tool. I got a 3 years free connectivity with my first X and 1 year free with the latest X and 3. Had I waited a few months until the end of the year I could have also gotten free Supercharging for 3 years on my latest X.

@adaomabright5158

5 ай бұрын

Confirmed, I purchased the 2024 Model Y just two 2days to the new year, and it came with 1 month free premium connectivity. I am still learning my new ride, and your video has been quite helpful.

For me Premium connectivity is cheaper than upgrading my phone plan so it can act as a hot spot. One of the reasons I got the car was because of the cool tech so $100/year to get the max experience was a no brainer.

I agree there are workarounds using the hot spot, but $100 for a year isn't going to break the bank. It's nice to not have to worry about connecting via Bluetooth for music and i have the interface for Spotify right on the screen. It's also nice when i go into the store quickly my kids can watch Disney without me having to mess around with a hotspot or wifi. Thanks for the videos Chris!

@XX-166

5 ай бұрын

Once you start allowing these ala carte features to start it never ends.. 100 bucks now and then other fees will start so resist the corporate greed and send the appropriate messages.

@RossKyle

5 ай бұрын

@@XX-166 the subscription model is what everything is going to nowadays. Companies prefer recurring revenue. Just embrace it.

@ReeLSpirit

5 ай бұрын

They can increase the price anytime. What if next year they increase it by 50%, so it’s $150 per year, etc. Disney plus used to be $6.99 per year no ads. Now no ads cost $19.99

@RossKyle

5 ай бұрын

@@ReeLSpirit hello inflation

@fludzone1

5 ай бұрын

@@ReeLSpirit If they raise the price and it it no longer provides requisite value, then just don't renew. That's what I did with Disney+.

Ive had the free prem connectivity for a full year and I have to say.. the only thing worth paying for is the live sentry mode when I'm parked at the more shady places of town. Pretty much everything else can be done with bluetooth or hotspotting to the phone. Satellite view is nice but not needed. This is my 2 cents. Good vid Chris.

@Rutullll

22 күн бұрын

I think I missed the part - with standard connectivity, do we still get the sentry mode active and dashcams recording the surroundings. Would that show the sentry incidents once you enter the car? The only thing you would not get is "live camera - interior and exterior" view on the app, if you don't have premium connectivity??

Premium connectivity is only free for 30 days currently, not one year.

@pvic6959

27 күн бұрын

yeah idk if it was ever one year but i got my model 3 in april 2024 and it only came with 1 month

Honestly premium is the way to go for me. If I used my cell as a hotspot all the time, my data would be used up pretty quick. Also unlimited data for my cell carrier would cost way more than $9.99 a month.

Superchargers also have free wifi to download the newest updates

@Rebius

Ай бұрын

Really? Every supercharger has free wifi or is it only in the USA?

1. Standard connectivity is included, at no additional cost, for 8 years following the new vehicle’s original delivery. Certain high data usage vehicle features require at least Standard Connectivity, including maps, navigation and voice commands. 2. Premium Connectivity is complimentary for 30 days, then available as a subscription

Your video is so timely, it helps me think it through. I am leaning towards ditching the premium connectivity after 1 month demo period ends in few days. (1) I find satellite view very distracting. (2) Seeing the traffic congestion on a map is not necessary because the nav system will route properly regardless. From what I understand, it factors in the current traffic conditions even with standard connectivity. (3) I can't leave our dog in the car alone due to her separation anxiety, so I have no use for live video feeds from the cabin camera (a useful feature otherwise). (4) If a scumbag smashes the car windows, the damage is already done, what is the advantage of seeing it little sooner in the live Sentry mode? Besides, there are so many Teslas out there nowadays, the probability of my car being targeted by the haters has declined considerably. My Tesla is just one of many, will do just fine without live viewing. (5) Charging at Superchargers is so quick, I don't have time watching any movies. I play podcasts on my Google Pixel phone without any issues. That is the only streaming I need when I am driving. And when our family is on a road trip, I need the screen for navigation, can't be used for entertainment by a passenger. (6) Money saved can be better spent on other priorities, like installing a mini instrument cluster and a mirror dashcam (Wolfbox G900). I have done that. They absolutely improve safety!

I tried to use my iphone 13 pro max hotspot on t-mobile instead of premium for three months. The problem is that you have to open up the iphone settings every time you get in the car, and turn off the hotspot and turn it back on again, or else the Tesla won't reconnect to it. There is a lot of discussion online about this and the consensus is that Apple only allows its own devices to reconnect to an iphone hotspot automatically. My macbook pro will reconnect to my phone automatically, but not the Tesla. After noticing I couldn't see traffic while connected, I caved and paid for premium.

Premium connectivity is a must in my opinion, for $100 per year, is worth it , no question about it, satellite maps , all streaming. I don't wanna use my phone all the time, I love it.

I used to connect to hot spot but with 2 kids , they used ton of data for their stream . I prefer premium connectivity . Especially when you are on the road trip with many supercharges . Also, the live traffic with sattelite is very convenient to see the live traffic . The live fottage is also a plus too . Good job bro ! Thanks for your content !

@sunnysider6350

4 күн бұрын

Kids will eat you alive with data costs.

This is a great video, thanks Chris! My 30 days just expired and I was wondering why can’t I see the live cams?! Makes sense now.

Thanks Chris for the helpful content. I’ve used a lot of your tips already as a new Model Y owner!!!🎉❤

@EverydayChris

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Congrats on the new Model Y? What’s his/her name??

@cbhelo

4 ай бұрын

@@EverydayChris I’ve never named a car but this could be a first! I love to drive my Y. I’m almost to a thousand miles in 3 weeks! Any good ideas? ;)

Totally worth paying for premium. I at first thought I’ll use my phone hotspot” but I find for the yearly price it’s worth having the car having its own connectivity.

@pvic6959

27 күн бұрын

still crazy that tesla makes you do that since other cars dont. and dont need it since they allow android auto and stuff

At $100 per year I think Tesla is just covering their costs. If you look at what a phone company charges for high speed data it's usually much more than this, and the data caps are pretty low. Verizon $65 dollar plan has a 30 gig cap, although it includes phone service for people that still use their phone as a phone. I tried standard connectivity for a few days when my free premium ran out and it's just not worth it. Everything just works more smoothly and better integrated with premium and $100 a year is actual a steal in my mind.

For my commute, if I am not aware of a problem ahead, I could be stuck for several hours! Any help by knowing when to turn off the highway can potentially save me days of sitting still in a year. It's not that bad. people spend more than that on coffee usually.

Commenting from the year 2031, Now called zero connectivity your tesla will do literally nothing when away from a hotspot or wifi network unless you pay for premium connectivity. Note however that you can pay $2.99/mo for standard connectivity or $11.99/mo for premium connectivity.

This is important . Thanks.

At first, I wasn't going to get it. I only got 3 months of premium connectivity and noticed that most of what Tesla has for entertainment can be duplicated with my phone. Waze lets you see in real time what traffic is and I could honestly use that to route me (even though Tesla's routing is really good). I didn't like not having the live camera views and figured for all of the updates Tesla puts out, $99 a year is worth it. Just today, I was driving my wife and her sister around and at one point they were at the mall for over 3 hours. Sure, I could have connected my car to my phone and used it as a hotspot, but it's so convenient to just pull up Netflix and start watching and not messing with my data plan (even though I do technically have unlimited data).

Great video, thanks man.

They changed it now to only 1 month of free premium connectivity. Also you forgot to mention the ability to heat up or cool down the cabin remotely.

@EverydayChris

5 ай бұрын

I still have that on my free one!

@Jabid21

5 ай бұрын

True, you can still control climate and use all of the app’s features (except live camera sentry) using standard connectivity.

@BeamDeam

4 ай бұрын

All the app features (except for sentry live view) work with standard connectivity.

Hey Chris you might need to amend the first statement of 1 year of premium connectivity when you buy a new Tesla. It's just 30 days. Anyway, awesome video.

Happy New Year to you Chris and everyday Jan

@EverydayChris

5 ай бұрын

Happy New Year!

The premium connectivity is supposed to eliminate ads on the radio, which means if you're streaming broadcast or cable channels, there shouldn't be any ads. I thought this meant I would hear only music or nothing where the ads normally are. But What I hear is a lot of ads for Tune-In instead. WTF?? What's the point of premium connectivity for this purpose?

so just pay for premium connectivity for 1 month when you travel to see the live view.

I think I've got it, thanks Chris!

My experience to date, the connectivity, is a mire seamless experience. I'm presently using the hotshot from my phone. If I put the car in park, I have to reconnect. When I watch KZread before the month is out I need more data. Instead of increasing my phone plan, I will pay for the connectivity

I use solely to watch KZread while on my lunch break without tethering my phone into the car via hotspot. Everything else is just a plus.

@EverydayChris

5 ай бұрын

same that can get annoying

I was researching EVs before I got my (new) Model 3 March, 2022. I *think* I remember reading that live weather would be available with Premium Connectivity. Did I read another EVs benefits, or was this Tesla? I'd like to have the option to see clouds/rain overlayed on the satellite view. Yes, weather maps are available on plenty of sites. I was hoping to see where I might encounter rain/snow/sleet on my route.

Yeah i wish Sirius radio would be added, definitely need more apps. But being able to check on my car is Hugh

Personally I don't want to be fooling around with my phone as it's another potential distraction. I definitely use the Nav features so that's enough to keep Premium Connectivity. I use the satellite mode to see what it's going to look like pulling into a town and looking for the chargers or a hotel. My wife does the navigation and usually checks google maps while I'm using the car's Nav screen. Hot spot uses cell towers and we drive a lot of road trips in out of the way areas where reception is sometimes sketchy or non-existent. I don't know how Tesla gets good connectivity in those areas but somehow it works.

@Jabid21

5 ай бұрын

I believe Tesla uses mostly AT&T so it should get good signal where AT&T has coverage and Tesla also has roaming agreements with other carriers where AT&T signal might be weak.

@jwstolk

5 ай бұрын

Probably because of the antenna and RF-chips used in the Tesla. Unlike a phone they don't need to worry about size and energy usage too much, and having them outside the car (in the plastic mirrors?) should be better than a phone inside the car. I think the WiFi, Bluetooth and Cell range has also been improved in the Highland refresh.

@starent3777

5 ай бұрын

@@Jabid21Tesla uses starlink

@BeamDeam

4 ай бұрын

​@@starent3777they don't. At least not for their cars.

EverydayChris, does your sentry mode camera view on your phone only shows 4 views? I see 6 on my phone and a option to see 4 combined. I have an android phone if that makes any difference.

Just got my Model Y two days ago. Now the premium connectivity (and the self driving) only comes free for 30 days. I'm going to see what happens after it expires but I'll probably end up buying it for the camera's and just the simplicity of not having to connect to my phone via a hotspot when traveling. Will probably do the $99 annual payment (just like Amazon gets me for my Blink camera system).

My left steering wheel button used to work for moving from favorite to favorite; now it is random and just cycles through random radio stations. I am not sure how to fix this and make it only cycle through my favorites again?

What r u going to do when out of country or anywhere viewing person on Tesla vision ?

I just wish the premium connectivity also made the Tesla a hot spot like other cars. It's not a bad deal especially if they enable that.

i think Premium connectivity is a no-brainer considering its cost as a proportion of the vehicle price

@TheOriginalCoda

4 ай бұрын

Justify it how you want. Not everyone has the same opinion.

Could you show if the navigation and maps work if there is no Wi-Fi connection, hotspot or any cell reception at all. I am curious to learn how Tesla’s connectivity would work in remote places.

Unrelated to video, but have you recieved clean credit form under documents on tesla account ? A lot of people have been getting it, but the people i know that ordered in the beginning of the year including me have not

The fact that they don't have Apple Carplay or Android Auto is the one thing holding me (and a lot of people I know) back from buying a Tesla.

my 2023 Model X came with 1year free and will be keeping the subscription going for 100/yr

As soon as my free trial was over, I canceled. Two weeks later, I signed right back up again. Premium Connectivity is worth it to me.

I think for the convenience it is worth the 100 dollars and cheaper than most cell plans

@krane15

4 ай бұрын

That's just it. Who drives a Tesla and doesn't already have a cell phone plan?

im considering it on my new tesla but the inablility to install an ad blocker for youtube is a pain in the .... well painful places. my brain mostly.

I had it for free for life in my old M3. I will renew after my free year in my ModelX

I just use Tasker on my android phone to turn on hotspot tethering when my phone is near the Tesla Bluetooth. Then the car automatically connects to the wifi everytime i drive

I think it's worth it for the ability to view the cameras remotely. And you know, at least when I bought my Y, get Premium connectivity for 3 months. Edit: Correction, I only got Premium connectivity for 1 month (But if you wait to renew till the last day you can get an extra month.

@Jam-K

5 ай бұрын

Since this not works where i live it’s not worth it at all

4:50 Rally? 100.000 miles away? That's four times around the world 🤣🤣🤣

I have premium. Cost is minimal to the price of everything in the car. Wish they add a little more to the cost so Tesla can be a hot spot. I have the front screen and rear screen added. Nice it is not through the cell phone.

Except recently the software updates have broken connecting iPod touch over Bluetooth

Wait for new cars the premium connectivity is for one year?? I only got it for 2 months which ends in Jan. Happy New Year btw.

I will be getting the Premium Connectivity when the 1 month demo runs out. It's pretty cheap when paying by year. I actually do use it mostly for the satellite navigation, especially for shifting destination markers to suitable parking options. My software version does not have the new speedcamera and traffic light warnings yet. Will that require the Premium Connectivity?

@EverydayChris

5 ай бұрын

Yes that requires premium for the Waze features

@TheOriginalCoda

4 ай бұрын

They should just give us CarPlay then watch how many people cancel premium. Oh wait…

So I have an 18 model x, and can't get live cameras, so I really don't think I can do anything like that anyway. Seems like a waste

My connectivity goes on and off constantly it’s annoying sometimes it doesn’t have any signal throughout my drive? Should I be concerned of its normal?

My daughter just bought a new 3, and the connectivity is free for 30 days, not 1 year.

Ever since they added Apple Podcasts I'm actually using it. lol No more fiddling with my phone bluetooth

As much I love my Tesla and the company on a whole, losing something like Standard Connectivity when the car is deemed “old” is wrong. I’m planning on driving my Model 3 into the ground. Things with connectivity are what scare me about cars like this.

@MrTrytiped

2 ай бұрын

I can understand what you're saying but i don't know a single company that provides something like standard connectivity for free other then maybe the first month let alone for years.

@dmcfamous91

7 күн бұрын

It says you will still get it if it was made before June 2022. So you should be fine

This kinda falls into the realm of "People spent $2000 on Hue bulbs but won't pay $5 for the app to control them," or new Pilots who are like, "I pay $250/hr for airplane+instructor but won't pay $199/yr for ForeFlight which will make ALL MY FLIGHT PLANNING safer, quicker, more accurate, and 40x easier." If I'm paying $50k for a car... I can afford $50.1k or 1/7th of 1 month's loan for a year of connectivity.

£10 per month is fine to have Apple Music & Podcasts working on the screen while driving , it’s safer Currently I can’t get the subscription podcasts yet on the Apple podcast app but I expect Teslas will fix that with an update.

Honestly what would be even cooler is if Tesla would let you add the car's cell modem to your mobile phone plan. Same price though, I guess. Verizon charges $10/month for additional devices so maybe it wouldn't be all that much better.

Thanks!

@EverydayChris

5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

The only gripe I have is that even if I do choose to use my hotspot for connectivity, I won’t get live traffic data. I understand getting traffic data could be expensive and involve licensing costs per vehicle that Tesla needs to pay the map provider. In the end, I wouldn’t really mind as the cost is relatively cheap at $10/mo or $100/yr. I have yet to get premium connectivity after my trial ended cause I have been pretty happy with what standard connectivity has to offer, I can stream music and video with my hotspot and I haven’t been using live sentry mode.

@EdwardsNH

4 ай бұрын

It would be great if they could be like EVERY other car manufacturer and have CarPlay. Until then, I know a lot of people that won't buy a Tesla. Me included

@Jabid21

4 ай бұрын

@@EdwardsNH I understand where are you coming from. I haven’t adopted Apple CarPlay from the get go as my previous daily driver didn’t have CP or AA. However, I have used CarPlay in rental cars and I prefer it over most manufacturer’s infotainment system. My main gripe I have is that infotainment systems from most manufacturers were terribly designed and slow to respond. At the very least, Tesla doesn’t suffer from this and this is the only exception where I can use the car without Apple CarPlay although Tesla doesn’t have all the apps I’d ideally want on the screen, namely Waze.

@TheOriginalCoda

4 ай бұрын

I need Waze. I don’t want teslas map it’s shite in comparison. Going from a Skoda with CarPlay to an M3 without CP feels like a massive step back in some respects.

Hi Chris will Sentry Mode work in the car alone without premium. For instance if I don't want to check live feed but I want it Sentry Mode to record then I can come to the car & check if anything has happened Thank you

@markpirola8152

5 ай бұрын

Yes you can review sentry footage later without premium.

@EverydayChris

5 ай бұрын

Correct. Can view it on the screen later. Everything still works

Can I download KZread music instead of using Spotify or Tesla music?

I have Premium connectivity but I don't see live cameras. Is it because my X is a 2020?

I think you’re right about premium connectivity but at the same time, if I can afford a Tesla, I can afford premium connectivity and everything just seems easier

Yes

If hotspotting, do you have to go through that hotspot connection process every time you drive? Or does it remember to hotspot to your phone?

@EverydayChris

Ай бұрын

It remembers.

I think I missed the part - with standard connectivity, do we still get the sentry mode active and dashcams recording the surroundings. Would that show the sentry incidents once you enter the car? The only thing you would not get is "live camera - interior and exterior" view on the app, if you don't have premium connectivity??

@EverydayChris

22 күн бұрын

Yes you still get that just can’t view on phone!

@Rutullll

20 күн бұрын

@@EverydayChris Great, thanks Chris! You're a legend!

I do not believe that $99 p/Year should not be an issue even if you do not need and could use your phone wi-fi.

I pay more than that for my Amazon Prime membership

We only have premium for the Sentry Mode access, that’s it. We’re all screwed by Tesla in about 8 years, it’ll be the only EV which cannot Navigate etc…that’ll be great advertisement for Tesla!

There is only one thing, or maybe two, concerning navigation I would like to have, but otherwise I don't see a reason for premium connectivity at all.

you should unlimited service for wifi or can be very expensive

Chris you are a paradox, when going to an air bnb you say go big or go home, but with premium connectivity you go cheap. We are talking dollars vs pennies. I drive far less than you do and find value in premium connectivity. That seems backwards to me.

@EverydayChris

5 ай бұрын

I go big or go home because I save on the little things. But you are right.. I need to save more money

Question on the Music, can you connect a USB drive to play MP3s? I know old way of things. :)

@jasonblair4057

3 ай бұрын

Yes you can. It’s a bit of a chor but it works. I found a video on youtube.

I bought a used MX from Tesla. Will I get free standard connectivity for 8 years from my purchase or the MX gets free standard when it was put in service?

@EverydayChris

5 ай бұрын

Before JULY 2022 it's included for the lifetime. Otherwise I belive they should tell you on the screen

I hate to bug U, how does one locate THEIR OWN referral code ?

Last week I bought a 2018 model 3 long range. It included premium connectivity. Will this feature get turned off at some time in the near future?

@Trust_but_Verify

3 ай бұрын

No, I have the same, it's free for lifetime, we save $100/year!

That live traffic OSS Is not accurate especially on surface streets

Even when I had Premium I preferred the clean view og the navigation without all the satellite clutter. And we never watch movies in the car. So no premium for me anymore.

I’m having connectivity issues just took delivery yesterday

Live sentry mode should be inculded. Or at least the vehicle records things then tells me there's a problem later on when I come back. If I have to pay $100 a yr for live sentry mode and I don't really use the other functions, then something has to be done about paying one thing or none. I could care less singing in my car. I will just buy a dash cam that records 24/7 then!

For the cost of 2 coffees per month, it is worth it.

$10 a month to not have to use your phone and have a stronger more stable cellular antenna is not a bad deal to me. I think even though you don't need it, the convenience of having the car effortlessly connect to Netflix, KZread, and music streaming without needing to talk to your phone is pretty cool. I also like how I can use the Apple Music app and save songs to my account without touching my phone. I think it's a mild luxury and convenience feature to get the most out of what the car is capable of but is not a "must-have"

It's a little less per year than per month

So basically you pay them to leech data from your driving, about your travels, your gps data, your cameras etc.

Santry mode drained my battery so haven't been using it regularly

My premium expired and took me like 2 weeks to notice the gps satellite mode was off 😂

Hi Chris, you has multiple cars and I just wondering, how do u use keys app on your phone? By created multiple accounts? Or just one app on multiple cars? Pls advise thanks!

@EverydayChris

5 ай бұрын

One app with multiple cars and just swipe left and right!

@MR-jt2rh

5 ай бұрын

@@EverydayChris thanks for reply…. will try it.❤️

@catcityhulk

4 ай бұрын

​@EverydayChris Do you have a video that shows how to have multiple drivers on one account? Every time someone uses the key they move my settings... I think I saw a video u said set up guest account. Please let me know

@EverydayChris

4 ай бұрын

@catcityhulk creating a new one!

@catcityhulk

4 ай бұрын

@@EverydayChris Thank you I'm sure a lot of people will find it useful. Like when I give someone a key card, but without access to the app.

I recently purchased Tesla Model y, I don’t see Summon or Auto park in my Tesla app, Where do I find?

@suncitybooksgeraldton335

7 күн бұрын

summon is part of FSD I don't know about auto park as I can park mine no problem it has proximity sensors all around the car and one of the best reversing cameras and screens. I have had my model 3 for 4 days.

Speedcameras is a new feature included in Premium Connectivity

can you locate your car (if someone takes off with it) without premium connectivity?

@EverydayChris

Ай бұрын

yes you can still see where the car is on the app

I guess I'll have to use XM radio app from my phone and Bluetooth it to the car. Wish they would just have it downloadable to the car.

Unless you have free hotspot with your phone plan. It is cheaper to just pay the $100 a year.

We’re talking less than 30 cents a day. It’s fine 👍🏾

I have it and think it’s worth the money. You get a lot for the price.

Would I need Premium Connectivity for Enhanced Autopilot or FSD? Thanks.

@EverydayChris

3 ай бұрын

Nope!

I have unlimited data on my phone. But setting up hotspot alk the time is annoying.