Finally got WiFi working ... kind of

[MGRMLN]

This is exactly the frustration I experienced when trying to get my LHC on my network.
After trying multiple times, I finally just gave up since none of the "features" are available anyway.
No idea how they will fix this but it's clear it's a low priority.

 

[DeaneG]

After trying multiple times, I finally just gave up since none of the "features" are available anyway.
No idea how they will fix this but it's clear it's a low priority.

In the meantime, if the "connected" features of the LCHCS ever do become important, many are installing a device that can't be connected or updated without taking it apart and plugging in an Ethernet cable.

 

[MGRMLN]

In the meantime, if the "connected" features of the LCHCS ever do become important, many are installing a device that can't be connected or updated without taking it apart and plugging in an Ethernet cable.

True. But I'm sure there will be enough of a furor at that time that more workarounds will be available.

 

[nadler1ny]

That was the secret sauce:

https://192.168.5.1

I didn't complete the setup yet, but at least I got into the browser's web page.

 

[Zinee]

This is exactly the frustration I experienced when trying to get my LHC on my network.
After trying multiple times, I finally just gave up since none of the "features" are available anyway.
No idea how they will fix this but it's clear it's a low priority.

I just installed my LHC, but--based on these types of threads--haven't tried connected it to my WiFi network since I have a low tolerance for tech FUBARs. I set the charge time and limit in the car, plug it in, and it works fine. Am I missing any useful features by not connecting via WiFi?

 

[borski]

That was the secret sauce:

https://192.168.5.1

I didn't complete the setup yet, but at least I got into the browser's web page.

Yeah, I just suspected that due to the instruction saying the browser might throw a warning; that almost always means they are using a self-signed certificate for TLS, hence adding https.

It is obviously a mistake in the documentation. You should report it as I’m certain it has burned others too.

 

[borski]

I just installed my LHC, but--based on these types of threads--haven't tried connected it to my WiFi network since I have a low tolerance for tech FUBARs. I set the charge time and limit in the car, plug it in, and it works fine. Am I missing any useful features by not connecting via WiFi?

It’s not bad, it’s just the instructions are a little unclear.

You’re not missing anything today. Future eventual software updates, though. No, I have no idea if or when.

 

[9.81ms2]

That was the secret sauce:

https://192.168.5.1

I didn't complete the setup yet, but at least I got into the browser's web page.

Congratulations! Which browser did you use and what from what device platform iPad? Win11? Details may help others facing similar issues

 

[borski]

Congratulations! Which browser did you use and what from what device platform iPad? Win11? Details may help others facing similar issues

The browser should make no difference. The “trick” is making sure to use https, and not let the browser default to using http. You may get a “insecure” warning because it’s a self-signed certificate, but you can tell the browser it’s fine and keep going.

 

[nadler1ny]

Congratulations! Which browser did you use and what from what device platform iPad? Win11? Details may help others facing similar issues

I used my Android phone this time S23+ and Chrome.

 

[The Gun]

Well I have a Lucid Home Charger and have not even tried to hook into home Wi Fi
Use it once per week generally to take batteries up to 80% again and can monitor status on the Lucid App on my phone as it charges

What am I missing by not engaging Wi Fi?

 

[borski]

Well I have a Lucid Home Charger and have not even tried to hook into home Wi Fi
Use it once per week generally to take batteries up to 80% again and can monitor status on the Lucid App on my phone as it charges

What am I missing by not engaging Wi Fi?

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