Waze coming to Android Auto!

leadfoot93 · 05-19-2016, 11:08 AM

I am looking forward to this!

http://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/android-auto-waze/

and this tidbit at the end of the article

Finally, if you're sick of plugging in your phone (and if it has a really robust battery), Android Auto will now work wirelessly over Wi-Fi -- in compatible cars, at least.

Intimidator · 05-19-2016, 11:13 AM

Me too...Hopefully it happens before my Florida trip at the end of June!lol

Lucely Engineered · 05-19-2016, 12:09 PM

Very cool. They announced Waze a while ago, i just want to know when!

SSport16 · 05-19-2016, 12:16 PM

Curious what the wireless over wifi is going to entail...obviously it would be hardware related, interesting though.

Emoto · 05-19-2016, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by SSport16

Curious what the wireless over wifi is going to entail...obviously it would be hardware related, interesting though.

You raise an interesting point. Our Camaros start off as a WiFi hot spot, with some kind of OnStar account promotion that includes 3 months or 3 GB or whatever. If you don't pay to continue internet access, are you not still left with WiFi capability that simply only gets as far as the local (car) network?

cigarfan · 05-19-2016, 08:44 PM

Can't wait...bring it!

G Fo12ce · 05-19-2016, 09:03 PM

Very cool. Thanks for sharing!

cellsafemode · 05-19-2016, 09:37 PM

Hotspot hardware technically shouldn't have anything to do with onstar or the data plan, only it currently wouldn't have any functionality without the data plan as there is nothing else to do on the wifi network then.

Then again, the mic has nothing to do with onstar either and that's tied into it so.... yay for synthetically enforcing a dependency on an unrelated product.

SSport16 · 05-20-2016, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Emoto

You raise an interesting point. Our Camaros start off as a WiFi hot spot, with some kind of OnStar account promotion that includes 3 months or 3 GB or whatever. If you don't pay to continue internet access, are you not still left with WiFi capability that simply only gets as far as the local (car) network?

Devices will still connect to the SSID/Network from the OnStar Access Point in the car, but the actual internet service via cell data is not active...kind of like if you leave your wireless router plugged in and connected at home but you cancel your home internet service, device will still connect and show connected, but you will not get internet access.

I am interested to see if the OnStar WIFI would be sufficient enough and work with AA, not sure how they will work it out and what the tech specs will be.

SuperSound · 05-20-2016, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by SSport16

Devices will still connect to the SSID/Network from the OnStar Access Point in the car, but the actual internet service via cell data is not active...kind of like if you leave your wireless router plugged in and connected at home but you cancel your home internet service, device will still connect and show connected, but you will not get internet access.

I am interested to see if the OnStar WIFI would be sufficient enough and work with AA, not sure how they will work it out and what the tech specs will be.

Someone needs to connect their phone to the car with app that will measure link speed. Need to see what type of protocol it is using. Single band N should be enough to drive it based on how AA works.

SSport16 · 05-20-2016, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperSound

Someone needs to connect their phone to the car with app that will measure link speed. Need to see what type of protocol it is using. Single band N should be enough to drive it based on how AA works.

Good idea...I would think it is at least N, probably decent specs on the AP.

wjmeyer · 10-01-2016, 01:01 PM

https://www.yahoo.com/tech/renault-l...202015975.html

Renault first, then Camaro ????

keon718nyc · 10-01-2016, 03:34 PM

So happy to see this thread, love to use Waze on trips. Can't wait!!!

nearwater · 10-03-2016, 10:23 AM

So, Waze isn't compatible with AA yet?
Once it becomes available, I might consider ditching my iPhone for an Android phone just to use this feature.

05-19-2016, 11:08 AM	#1
leadfoot93 Camaro Fan Drives: 2016 Camaro 1SS Garnet Red Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: NY Posts: 1,254 View My Garage	Waze coming to Android Auto! I am looking forward to this! http://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/android-auto-waze/ and this tidbit at the end of the article Finally, if you're sick of plugging in your phone (and if it has a really robust battery), Android Auto will now work wirelessly over Wi-Fi -- in compatible cars, at least. __________________ Ordered: Garnet Red Tint coat 2016 Chevrolet Camaro 1SS, Auto, NPP 1100 Status: 8/6/15 3800 Status: 10/13/15 VIN #116519 4200 Status: 12/19/15 Delivered : 12/28/15 Last edited by leadfoot93; 05-19-2016 at 11:21 AM.

05-19-2016, 12:09 PM	#3
Lucely Engineered Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Michigan Posts: 188	Very cool. They announced Waze a while ago, i just want to know when! __________________

05-19-2016, 12:16 PM	#4
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10-03-2016, 10:23 AM	#14
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05-19-2016, 11:13 AM	#2
Intimidator Drives: 69 GTO, 05 GTO, 2018 Silver ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Springfield, OH Posts: 847	Me too...Hopefully it happens before my Florida trip at the end of June!lol

05-19-2016, 08:44 PM	#6
cigarfan Drives: 16' Camaro 2/SS BlackMosaic A/8 NPP Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: SWFL Posts: 112	Can't wait...bring it!

05-19-2016, 09:37 PM	#8
cellsafemode Drives: 2016 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: California Posts: 3,514	Hotspot hardware technically shouldn't have anything to do with onstar or the data plan, only it currently wouldn't have any functionality without the data plan as there is nothing else to do on the wifi network then. Then again, the mic has nothing to do with onstar either and that's tied into it so.... yay for synthetically enforcing a dependency on an unrelated product.

10-01-2016, 01:01 PM	#12
wjmeyer Drives: 2016 Camaro RS, 2LT Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 131	https://www.yahoo.com/tech/renault-l...202015975.html Renault first, then Camaro ????

10-01-2016, 03:34 PM	#13
keon718nyc Drives: Challenger SP Shaker/Arcadia Denali Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: New York City Posts: 1,928	So happy to see this thread, love to use Waze on trips. Can't wait!!!

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