[Justin Loving]

Yes. It will only work over wifi

 

[Namo]

Does the traffic part work in Canada, do I need the sim to make it work. I have connect plus option on my car. Loaded the Porsche PCM app on to my iPhone but never used it.

 

[Josh Perlman]

Macan Nav Traffic

Hey,

so in the 2017 macan with nav-- does it not have any traffic integration without the SIM card?

how much time comes with the sim card before they start charging to get it to work? how much is it a month?

 

[MACANdcheese]

Hey,
so in the 2017 macan with nav-- does it not have any traffic integration without the SIM card?
how much time comes with the sim card before they start charging to get it to work? how much is it a month?

I have a MY17 GTS. If I remove the SIM card the navigation screen asks for a wifi hotspot to connect to. While parked in my garage I have connected to my home wifi and traffic data and google maps work. While you are driving you can set your phone as a hotspot and enter the password on your navigation screen.
The AT&T sim you got from your dealer is for 3GB of data or 3 months from first use, which ever comes first. Once you use all the data or the time runs out it will stop working, and you need to visit att.com/Porsche to sign up for a data plan.

 

[Josh Perlman]

thats a bit lame-- they could have included a traffic system that doesn't require internet and another $20 a month plan or needing to use my phone to connect to it.

 

[kennethw]

As far as I know, most inbuilt car Nav's suck because it's a money grap. Why can't they work with Garmin, so map updates could be lifetime through a single subscription and via a USB or something, and traffic free through the FM system?

 

[ctdw]

I am OK with the data usage since Google traffic is available on more roads then the Sirius traffic I had on other navs (including my previous Cayenne). I found Sirius traffic to be very limited in coverage in my area and well as when I travelled.

 

[ghstudio]

Since I am essentially the only driver of my Macan, I am not sure why I would ever want a separate, dedicated SIM in my PCM when I can always tether the PCM to my (Verizon) phone which is always with me in the car.

However...that sounds too simple...and I'm sure I'm missing something. There isn't exactly any useful information provided by Porsche on this topic....so it's apparently learn as we go (or should I say learn as we pay).

 

[alex_c]

I also used to have the Sirius traffic in my previous BMW and Mercedes, and this version via online connection is WAY better. Very happy with it so far.

 

[keloutwest]

Possible to dim CarPlay at night?

2500 miles with the car and I'm starting to build a list of "issues". In the main screen in PCM mode (not CarPlay) the screen seems to dim automatically at night to a comfortable brightness. However, when in CarPlay mode I find the screen much brighter, and haven't found a way to adjust. Anyone know if it's possible?


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[Martin]

I haven't found a way but I'm interested if it's possible. I don't drive too much at night but find the same issue as you with the Carplay screen being too bright.

 

[BossHoss]

Some 2017 Nav pics....

 

[Luke]

Since I am essentially the only driver of my Macan, I am not sure why I would ever want a separate, dedicated SIM in my PCM when I can always tether the PCM to my (Verizon) phone which is always with me in the car.

Here are a few reasons for using SIM:
-Faster initialization time. I've tested both and when I use the SIM the RTTI and Google services are available faster after I started the car then if i tether
-Better reception since the SIM uses the cars external antenna
-Faster transfer rates. I noticed slightly quicker loading times for google services with the built in SIM. This is compared with tethering from a iPhone 6S with the same mobile operator.
-More convenient and you don't need to have internet sharing activated on your phone and hence not drain batteries. My use case at least is not to connect my phone for charging each time I drive and tether will drain batteries more.

Here where I live, using a SIM is a no-brainer instead of tethering. I have 3 SIM-cards connected to the same subscription and don't pay extra for extra SIM-cards. So it doesn't cost more to have a SIM-card in the tray. Maybe it is completely different in the US.

 

[ghstudio]

-Better reception since the SIM uses the cars external antenna

Here where I live, using a SIM is a no-brainer instead of tethering. I have 3 SIM-cards connected to the same subscription and don't pay extra for extra SIM-cards. So it doesn't cost more to have a SIM-card in the tray. Maybe it is completely different in the US.

I believe ATT charges $10 a month to add an extra data SIM sharing your plan. I think Verizon is free...insert sim and share your data plan. The US is quite different than Europe for cellphones and plans.

If your iphone is next to the repeater, that is, in the slot in the center console, you are essentially connected to the cars external antenna. I'm not sure how the internal radios are connected to that antenna.

 

[MACANdcheese]

A Verizon sim will not work, I tried. You need AT&T or T-Mobile.
If you remove the sim you will get a menu to choose your wifi network. If you are at home you can connect to your home wifi or tether to your phone if you turn it into a mobile hot spot while you drive.

 

[Shark]

If i have NAV without Connect Plus can I get traffic info by using my Iphone 6 as a hotspot?

 

[MACANdcheese]

If i have NAV without Connect Plus can I get traffic info by using my Iphone 6 as a hotspot?

"Connect Plus module comes with AppleCarPlay which gives you access to iphone apps including Siri via the PCM even wen driving".
I think you should get traffic navigation but no Apple Car Play. I have both options (connect and connect plus) and it's working great for me.

 

[ghstudio]

What size SIM is required in the PCM by Connect +

Can someone tell me what size SIM is required.....full, micro or nano?

 

[ghstudio]

If i have NAV without Connect Plus can I get traffic info by using my Iphone 6 as a hotspot?

If you only have navigation, the PCM has no way to connect to your hotspot. You can only choose to have the phone connected as a phone or as a music player....

 

[_RS_]

Not having wifi included is a bummer, but it doesn't have the Sirius traffic either. Sirius traffic isn't very good but it's better than nothing. Being a P-newb has certainly been a lesson on not assuming basic features.