3rd Gen Accessory Thread

I looked all around the net trying to find a solution for the "live view" not working and it led me here to the Tundra group. I've only been able to browse, download (horrible speeds), and do action recordings.

The issues I have :

- The camera's wifi connection. It will say "No Internet Connection" when I am connecting to it from my phone in the settings. Is it supposed to connect to my phone's internet? The subscription? Who knows. That could maybe be the reason my live view isn't working.

- Transferring/Downloading recorded clips to the app's folder is extremely slow. You're better off taking the micro SD card and retrieving the files from there on a PC/Laptop.

 

BFG KO2s 285/60/R20
RC 1.75” level

 

It's a very install and you can actually skip the step of unplugging the harness from the overhead console unit. Just let it hang and continue with the dash cam install. Doing the install within 10-15 minutes is possible.

I found this group trying to find a solution for my live view not working, I just get a loading black screen and it'll say "Dash Cam is not in the recording view". Everything else works fine, although not as good as I expected for the price.

Here's the install video I did if you need a visual. https://youtu.be/4aNg31P9IH0

 

If during this state, you have directly connected your phone to the camera via the WiFi on your phone, with the camera device acting as a Wireless Access Point (WAP), since the camera itself does not have a connection to the internet, your phone is letting you know that it sees a WiFi connection that isn't providing internet access. If this is the case, that would be normal for this dash cam or any other similar device that offers setup or access connection using the device as a WiFi access point.

This is where a device with connectivity via Bluetooth (while shorter range than WiFi) is a better approach as it lets you keep your phone WiFi or LTE cell signal to maintain it's connection to the internet at the same time.

Does the dash cam offer a Bluetooth connection to your phone instead of direct WiFi?

Or is there a way to connect the dash cam to a WAP (your house or your phone as an internet hotspot)? If so, that may provide the live view and full functionality you are looking for.

 

I sure hope it doesn’t want you to connect to the vehicle WiFi hotspot (AT&T) as I for one don’t really intend to pay for that beyond the trial period

 

If it does allow connectivity to an external WAP that provides internet access, the vehicle's WiFi hotspot should be only one of may options you would have. You should then be able to connect it to your home, business, etc. (of course, then only having that enhanced connection when the dash cam is in range of that) or your (or another person's) phone as a a WiFi hotspot (as long as that phone is in proximity of the vehicle).

Having it tied to the vehicle's WiFi/internet subscription would of course seem to be preferred if that subscription was in place but would guess not a requirement.

All this assumes again that the dash cam can be configured to connect to an external WAP...

It sounds like worst case, you can always ignore any wireless connectivity options and just use the storage and access via SD card.

 

Of course I do not have one myself and cannot confirm connectivity options. Just clarifying what is likely happening and possible options from what has been posted. And hopefully a little help along the way...

@Tundra206, if you can, please confirm the above if you can as I (and others, I assume) like this dash cam package and would like to weigh the functionality against the cost. Your feedback and info is much appreciated!

 

Thanks for the input either way…gives us a few things to think about regarding getting this integrated option vs aftermarket.

 

@gnc1017
if you have both your WiFi and Bluetooth ON, CarPlay will try to connect, once it does while you’re connected to your DashCam, you will get disconnected from the DashCam itself. In order for me to connect to my DashCam, I have to turn off Bluetooth, hit the wifi button on the camera, open the app on my phone, then connect to the camera’s WiFi.

There isn’t an option to connect via Bluetooth and you won’t able to select a wifi connection for the camera as well.

I contacted the dealer regarding why my live view won’t work and suggested that my camera may be defected. A member on facebook’s tundra group mentioned his worked immediately. Waiting to hear back as to when I could bring in my truck. If they would let me swap out the camera to test, I would be happy.

I do have a couple videos I put together that shows what I’m talking about.

Installation
https://youtu.be/4aNg31P9IH0

Video quality of recorded clips
https://youtu.be/wM0yD0Sdfcw

 

Just installed mine today. Also can’t get live view to work. Will provide more details later once I have the time

 

Which mirror mount did you use for the radar detector? And would you happen to know the wiring too?

 

Take a look at blendmount. Great company and great products. I don't use radar detectors anymore but used this brand on my Corvette. They hide perfectly under the rear view mirror and use the power source from it too so no wiring hanging down the center of your windshield. They also do mounts for dashcams if I'm not mistaken.

 

Yeah I was looking at them too, but mine has the digital rear view mirror and I don't think it has enough space for it, or I can't be sure to be exact

 

I’m having trouble activating my gps. Every time I launch it, I get this screenshot. Then when I follow the link to the Toyota app, it take me to the subscription page but there is nothing for gps? Any ideas how to get this to work?

 

…and you are absolutely sure that your service is working (are you subscribed?)?

when you go to the Toyota App scroll all the way to the bottom…then scroll right until you get to the “Connected Services Subscription” screen (right after the WiFi connect screen)

It should list the 4 services you can have, if you are subscribed and when that subscription expires.

If you don’t have a subscription for drive connect then I don’t think your navigation will work.

 

So without a subscription the Navigation system won't work?

 

I just purchased the truck, does Drive Connect come as a free trial? My Remote Connect and Safety connect are showing a free 1 year subscription?

 

That’s what I’m wondering?

 

Didnt work for me…I had to subscribe separately with the Drive Connect (no free trial for some models I think is what my salesman told me…whether that’s the whole truth or not).
…With Apple Carplay I don’t plan to keep the subscription going anyway since it’s pricey @$17 per month…just wanted to test it out.

I got the Safety and Remote connect on a free trial but not the Drive connect (WiFi connect was 1 month)

 

Dealer was explaining it to me at the dealership also. About subscriptions and just using CarPlay. Didn’t understand what he was talking about until I played with the system and got the same screen and going in circles. Then it clicked that’s what he’s talking about. You have to pay to use that Navi button. Otherwise just use your phone

 

Installed a RC tri-fold today. Very easy installation and fits great. Went through car wash and very little water leaking.

 

Has anyone who has ordered the Westcott Designs lift actually received it? I ordered mine on 1/12 and still haven't gotten shipping info...

 

Me neither. Ordered 2/12. No update yet.. website did mention they were 3 weeks out trying to keep up with demand.. but 1/12 is a long time.. anxiously waiting as well

 

Hoping it’s not much longer than 3 weeks. Just placed my order today as well. Has anyone received any quotes to get this installed? If so how much?

 

What size and type?

 

Has anyone started a list of known part numbers for 2022 accessories? I'm will to compile it if not. I installed the Toyota brand folding tonneau cover and added the side accessory rails in the bed. Super easy install and I did it alone. It would have been nice to have a second set of hands to pick up and place the cover, but not absolutely necessary. Part number below. You do not need to buy the bolts for the rails as they are already installed. I will note that the that the straps on the cover that hold it in the open position were both broken new out of the box. They are super weak looking and don't appear to be strong enough to hold back a rolled up towel, let alone a heavy folding cover. I'll get some pictures posted.

TUN TONC RG BED BLK aka not crew cab 6.5 bed.
PT9543422102

Side rails, order 2. Bolts not needed.
RAIL, SIDE PANEL TOP
653350C090

 

I was told by Brian over at Westcott to order in advance so I placed my order last week. Build date is 3/14 and I plan on taking it there for install.

They are working a quote for me on install as well as a couple other services. I think their labor rate is $125 an hour but that's a guess.

 

I went Temporary spacer left until fox releases coil overs 3 1/2 in the front on the sport with a 30 mm Dobson coil spacer in the rear 400 bucks. Installed

 

Update: just got tracking! Whoop whoop!

 

Shoot that sounds like their 45days out if you ordered 1/12.......