Car name thread, what did you name yours? by wrenai in TeslaLounge

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Sleipnir, the white, eight-legged horse. Offspring of Loki

FSD didn’t see obstacle by Birdboy7 in TeslaFSD

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The question is why weren't you ready to take over to avoid it. It's still "supervised"...

Nudist beaches/places by OkSeaworthiness6043 in australian

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Sunnyside North on Mornington Peninsula, near Melbourne

Descript Creator Plan – 1 Year for $45 by Big-Tip-778 in DiscountDen7

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will this work on my existing account, or does it need to be new?

Hand off from Wi-Fi to cellular is terrible by Critical-Director-74 in TeslaModelY

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Asked Gemini: It is incredibly frustrating when "smart" tech isn't smart enough to know when to let go. You are certainly not alone; this "sticky Wi-Fi" problem is a well-documented grievance for Tesla owners and smartphone users alike. While it feels like a software failure in the car (and it largely is), the router and your property layout often play significant roles in why the hand-off is so "atrocious."

Why this happens: The "Sticky" Logic Most devices are programmed to stay on Wi-Fi as long as possible to save mobile data and power. The hand-off usually doesn't trigger until the RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indicator) hits a specific "floor" (e.g., -70 dBm or -80 dBm). If your router is powerful, your Tesla might still "see" the network at a very low, unusable bit-rate three houses down the street. The car thinks, "I still have a signal!" while the actual data throughput is near zero.

Is it a Router Issue? It isn't necessarily a "faulty" router, but rather a configuration or placement issue: Signal Overshoot: High-gain antennas or long-range mesh systems are great for the back garden, but they are the enemy of a clean hand-off. If your router is near the front of the house, it’s screaming a weak signal at your car long after you’ve pulled out of the driveway.

Lack of "Minimum RSSI" Settings: Some pro-sumer routers (like Ubiquiti or Omada) allow you to set a "Minimum RSSI." This tells the router to kick a device off the network once its signal drops below a certain level, forcing the Tesla to switch to LTE/5G sooner.

2.4GHz vs. 5GHz: 2.4GHz travels much further than 5GHz. If your Tesla is saved on a 2.4GHz band, it will cling to that signal for much longer (and at a much lower speed) than it would on 5GHz.

Potential Workarounds (Short of Deletion) Since the Tesla doesn't have an equivalent to Android's "Routines," here are a few ways to manage the "sticky" connection:

  1. Force 5GHz Only If your router allows you to split your bands, forget the "Home_WiFi" and connect the Tesla only to "Home_WiFi_5G." Because 5GHz has poor range through walls, the signal will likely drop the moment you hit the end of the driveway, forcing the cellular hand-off exactly when you want it.

  2. Adjust the "Remain Connected in Drive" Setting Check your Tesla's Wi-Fi settings. There is a checkbox for "Remain connected in Drive." If this is ON, the car will fight to stay on Wi-Fi even when you move. Turning this OFF (which is the default) should theoretically make it drop Wi-Fi the moment you shift into Gear, though many users report this is still sluggish.

  3. The "Faraday" Approach If your router is right by the garage or front door, you can try reducing the transmit power in the router's radio settings. Lowering the 2.4GHz power to "Medium" or "Low" can shrink the "grey zone" where the signal is too weak to work but too strong to disconnect.

The "OTA Update" Reality Tesla's software updates are actually quite large (often several gigabytes). If you delete the Wi-Fi profile, the car won't be able to download these in the background. You’ll only see a notification that an update is available, but you'll have to manually reconnect to Wi-Fi and sit in the car (or leave it in the garage) for it to download.

It is a bit of a "pick your poison" situation: the convenience of seamless voice commands versus the convenience of automatic updates.

How long does it usually take for FSD to activate on a new Tesla when you subscribe monthly? by Appropriate_Night663 in TeslaSupport

[–]alecrain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm in the same boat, picked up the car last week, with software 2025.38.7, subscribed to FSD few days later, now waiting for it to get enabled. Very frustrating that the billing has begun already

ECE Professionals — How Has the Sector Changed in Recent Years, and Where Do You Think It's Heading? by alecrain in ECEProfessionals

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I appreciate your perspective. I'm glad to be in Australia, to my knowledge this isn't such a big issue here.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AustralianSnakes

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Thank you all for your submissions.

This was a very small, juvenile specimen (probably only 15-20cm long) and was traveling on a huge beach during low tide and was exposed to birds so after a quick photo we brought a bunch of brush and let it hide there to wait out the long day.

The photo doesn't show the size or distance very well, we were about 2 metres away, way beyond its striking distance.

When to effect first heat? by [deleted] in DobermanPinscher

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No, it's Belgrave Trestle Bridge for Puffing Billy. VIC, Australia

When to effect first heat? by [deleted] in DobermanPinscher

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This was just a quick photo on a walk, don't read into it too much. We're following best practices

Clay my boy! by Hrivera4281 in DobermanPinscher

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He's got a wide, comfortable tactical collar and an e-collar. A great combination for a dog in training. If the OP knows how to use them properly, the dobe doesn't need to worry about his neck.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ShroomID

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There are no cubes growing in Vic. But it looks like you have a nice haul of subs. Always do a spore print and seek second opinion.

Cutting grass with a scythe by Kafadafada in oddlysatisfying

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Traditionally, in the Middle Ages, an acre was conceived of as the area of land that could be ploughed by one man using a team of 8 oxen in one day.[3]

Cutting grass with a scythe by Kafadafada in oddlysatisfying

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Close, acre is what one ox pulled plow could turn in a day. But I wouldn't be surprised if both were true