Adding extra USB port

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The reason I mentioned this is because the traffic lines on the interstate that indicate traffic flow would not show up until I started playing Pandora (I know, strange, but true) That was on my 2015 PIP. On my Prime, Pandora loads automatically when I start the car.

 

And this is why non-Gen 4 users are a pain in the Gen 4 forums. They make unqualified statements and suggestions that do not apply to Gen 4.
Either qualify your statements or get back to your own forum areas!

 

In the Navigation Manual, it says:

"Traffic data can be received via HD or
Entune App Suite to display traffic information
on the map screen."

This site mentions traffic information over HD radio under "HD Traffic/Weather": Entune Audio Plus Systems - Data Services System Apps

 

Not to mention the danger of ripping a hole in the space-time continuum.

Posted via the PriusChat mobile app.

 

Is the port usb 2 or 3?

 

From the 2017 Manual:

The following device format can be used:
• USB communication format: USB2.0 HS (480Mbps) and FS (12 Mbps)
• File system format: FAT16/32 (Windows)

 

What you want is a USB hub, not a splitter, that is if you want both devices to function with Entune instead of just being supplied with power.

 

I believe the manual said the car supports a maximum of 2 devices from the port.

 

Yes, but if you use a splitter, you can only use one. If you use a hub, you can use both.

 

I do not think there is such a thing as a USB splitter. USB hubs are very common, though.

 

Yes, there is 1 USB 2.0 A Male To 2 Dual Female Jack Y Splitter Hub Power Cord Adapter Cable t | eBay

 

That is a hub. The USB spec allows for hubs.

 

This is the description:

"Kindly note the two USB female can charging together, however the two USB female can not data transfer together, can transfer one only."

Not a true hub. It just wires the ports in parallel; no circuitry involved.

 

Anyone able to get the usb port to provide anything but power to your phone? Without Bluetooth on, I can't run the Entune apps or access my music files on my iPhone.

Update: in the manual, there is an iPod button in the source display. I'll try that. It won't fix the issue with Entune apps not working though; just access to music.

Update 2: OK, when I plug my iPhone into the usb hub I purchased CABLES TO GO 29525 C2G 2PORT USB 2.0 PASSIVE HUB 757120295259 | eBay both my memory stick and iPhone work. The iPhone is selectable in audio sources in Entune. It can play music stored on the iPhone and charge your phone. Music on your iPhone can also be played over the Bluetooth interface, but probably is of lesser audio quality. Entune apps like Slacker need the Bluetooth interface.

I haven't tested if the charge current through the hub or even directly plugged into the car's usb port can keep up with the iPhone drawing high current such as running Google navigation while the screen is constantly on.

 

yoyoman and others. Entunes USED to require a cable to function - our 2013 Prius is that way. The 2017 Prime now works with either Bluetooth or cable.

 

Yes. These were my findings also.