Anyone have the Online Services option? If so, what do you think of it?

 

Yes I have it, and unless I'm missing something it's no big deal. It integrates your iPhone to the extent you download AHA app which gives you Slacker radio and traffic, directions, dining etc. All,these of course except Slacker are available thru other PCM sources. Slacker can be individually downloaded apart from AhA and merely played through audio output on your phone through the car audio system via Bluetooth or direct cable. But Slacker is frought with bugs and area interruptions based on your phones signal strength. Like I said I may be missing the whole deal since I'm far from a techie but so far glad I only shelled out $250

 

It's on my wife's vehicle and to be completely honest, we've never used it.

 

Frankly it one of those things Porsche added because other manufacturers have similar services. Meh........dont use it and dont recommend to clients.

 

Thanks for the feedback. My first inclination was to pass on this option. Then being the tech junkie I am, I thought I was missing out on something that might have the potential to be cool. After reading the feedback here I am glad I didn't opt for it. Thanks again guys.

 

My CD hasn't arrived yet but I did choose the online services because of Slacker. I use Slacker all the time and find its music content better than Pandora.

 

We just took delivery of 2014 Cayenne Diesel with the Online Services option.

On both the iOS 6 and iOS 7, AHA Radio does not work consistently. Manually killing the AHA Radio iOS process on the iPhone, followed by a unplug/replug routine sometimes helps in regaining connectivity. I'm sure Porsche is pointing the finger at AHA Radio or iOS.

This is a widely reported issue. It's a shame they can't get this simple integration implemented correctly..

 

I have a Pro-clip mount for my phone and use Pandora via bluetooth.

 

I have like issues with AHA
I'm beginning to think Porsche is innocent as it's AHAitself that sucks

 

Got online services hoping that AHA would eventually become useful.

Here is a link to Harman's website- they own AHA- and you can make up your own mind.
http://www.harman.com/EN-US/Newscent...AhaMobile.aspx

 

I downloaded Slacker Radio independent of friggin AHA and it works much better.
Whenever car is shut off however must go through reconnect procedure after start up as the integration goes right to ipod itunes even if Slacker selected.

 

With my Iphone 5 on IOS7, iTunes playlists are integrated with the PCM 3.1 using the lightning cable connected to the USB. Nowadays, I prefer using my Itunes radio playlist, rather than the AHA app. As others have said, the AHA connection is inconsistent.

 

Anyone know if there is there a way to export a POI from the iPhone map to the PCM Nav? Is it possible to retrofit online services to a 2012? Seems like it would just be software?

 

I saw that Suncoast lists the Online Services for PCM on their site, but they indicate it is for 2013+ and requires dealer activation. Might be worth a call into them to see if also works with a 2012.

 

online services is available for Cayennes with build date of week 45-2012 or newer. That's in the installation TSB