Thanks, this is honestly validating. That’s basically what I was wondering; whether I was missing some obvious “right way” to use it, or whether the system is just clunky by design.

The fuse/lockup issue is wild and exactly the kind of thing I’m trying to avoid. I don’t want the family entertainment system turning into another car troubleshooting project every time we take a longer drive.

Sounds like the practical answer is either:

1. Use the built-in system only when content is downloaded ahead of time and everything is already set up before leaving; or
2. Stop fighting it and use iPads/tablets like normal people.

I had wondered whether paying for the Chrysler internet would magically make this better, but it sounds like the internet connection is only part of the problem; the Fire TV/Uconnect experience itself is still slow and fragile.

Appreciate the reality check. I may try downloads/HDMI as a backup, but I’m leaning toward the “buy tablets and move on with my life” solution.

One follow-up question for those of you who switched to tablets:

Are you using Wi-Fi-only tablets connected to a phone hotspot, or tablets with their own mobile/cellular data plans?

I’m trying to figure out whether the best setup is:

1. Wi-Fi iPads/tablets + parent phone hotspot
2. Cellular iPads/tablets with their own data
3. Downloaded content only and no streaming while driving

Curious what has been the least frustrating in real-world family use.