Question for those that have the Rear Media/Entertainment Package...

[mickeyfickymix]

Confirmed the max screen resolution is 1080p 60hz and does support HDR...

 

[Jsenky]

What Bose headsets did you get?

i have the bose noise cancellation headsets from when i travel for work. My wife has a pair too so i was able to use those.

ive tried numerous times to get the GM headsets to pair. Im going to let the dealership handle it when i get my oil changed soon. Ive spent enough time on it.

 

[ebelp]

i have the bose noise cancellation headsets from when i travel for work. My wife has a pair too so i was able to use those.

ive tried numerous times to get the GM headsets to pair. Im going to let the dealership handle it when i get my oil changed soon. Ive spent enough time on it.

Are the 2021 GM headsets bluetooth? Not IR like they've always been?

 

[JRB404]

Has anyone tried using an external hard drive to store and play movies? If so, I am curious about it's functionality and degree of kid-friendliness.

 

[mickeyfickymix]

I've tried both an external drive, and USB thumb drive. I feel that the thumb drive plays nicer with 2 different files at once (as opposed to same movie on both). I still need to handbrake movies to get them in a reasonable format (1080p) and kill off extended surround sound (only need stereo). Helps keep the file size down too...

But regarding kid-friendliness, i guess it just depends on the age of kids. Mine are too young to be able to navigate folders/etc. Its just a listing of file names from all I can see there is no thumbnails or anything

Thats why I'm working on integrating a small plex server in our Tahoe HC to not only stream for the seats but also any other passenger with a wifi device

 

[ebelp]

I've tried both an external drive, and USB thumb drive. I feel that the thumb drive plays nicer with 2 different files at once (as opposed to same movie on both). I still need to handbrake movies to get them in a reasonable format (1080p) and kill off extended surround sound (only need stereo). Helps keep the file size down too...

But regarding kid-friendliness, i guess it just depends on the age of kids. Mine are too young to be able to navigate folders/etc. Its just a listing of file names from all I can see there is no thumbnails or anything

Thats why I'm working on integrating a small plex server in our Tahoe HC to not only stream for the seats but also any other passenger with a wifi device

That Plex server will be perfect. Will you be able to keep it in the center console without having to use the rear power/HDMI?

 

[mickeyfickymix]

Thats the plan... run off a Raspberry Pi which will be powered by one of the USB C ports (hoping for the center console/storage compartment). I just have to do some testing regarding the USB ports and waiting on a new case for my Pi (new Argon40 case that include MSATA port). Pi connects to the wifi as will everything else.

 

[Boone450r]

Are the 2021 GM headsets bluetooth? Not IR like they've always been?

They are IR

 

[Boone450r]

I've tried both an external drive, and USB thumb drive. I feel that the thumb drive plays nicer with 2 different files at once (as opposed to same movie on both). I still need to handbrake movies to get them in a reasonable format (1080p) and kill off extended surround sound (only need stereo). Helps keep the file size down too...

But regarding kid-friendliness, i guess it just depends on the age of kids. Mine are too young to be able to navigate folders/etc. Its just a listing of file names from all I can see there is no thumbnails or anything

Thats why I'm working on integrating a small plex server in our Tahoe HC to not only stream for the seats but also any other passenger with a wifi device

I switched mine from a WD My Passport to a Samsung T5 SSD and am having great results with it especially when playing two different moves at one time.

Also, I didn't have good luck with Handbrake so I decided to upgrade to DVDFab 12 and it worked like a dream, but pricy. They have really simplified the process since my last version, DVDFab 8. Not sure if it the software or not but my movies have thumbnails for the kids to see and choose from.

 

[Packitup]

Has anyone with a pixel tried using a DisplayLink adaptor? From what I'm reading, using the DisplayLink adaptor and downloading the DisplayLink app will allow you to mirror your Pixel phone to any screen that accepts HDMI. I tried posting links to the adaptor earlier but I think it removed my post because of it.

 

[sandsukka]

I am currently using a Crucial 500GB SSD to store about 40 ripped movies (using Handbrake). I used MetaX to add thumbnail art (doesn’t display correctly for some reason though). This drive is formatted NTFS and is connected to the USB-C connection in the armrest console so that my kids won’t break it (they absolutely would break it if it were protruding out the back). When it works, it works great.

The problem I have is that I have to physically disconnect and reconnect the drive almost every time we get in the car because the RSE doesn’t recognize it. So extremely frustrating. I may try reformatting to FAT32 to see if it works better. I may also try the rear USB-C ports but I’m nervous about my young kids kicking it.

Anyone else have this issue?


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[Jsenky]

I am currently using a Crucial 500GB SSD to store about 40 ripped movies (using Handbrake). I used MetaX to add thumbnail art (doesn’t display correctly for some reason though). This drive is formatted NTFS and is connected to the USB-C connection in the armrest console so that my kids won’t break it (they absolutely would break it if it were protruding out the back). When it works, it works great.

The problem I have is that I have to physically disconnect and reconnect the drive almost every time we get in the car because the RSE doesn’t recognize it. So extremely frustrating. I may try reformatting to FAT32 to see if it works better. I may also try the rear USB-C ports but I’m nervous about my young kids kicking it.

Anyone else have this issue?


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that seems like a ton of work. Are you just using the movies for young kids to watch? You can likely hook up a dvd player to the rear consoles using hdmi cords and the power outlet. Or you can use a roku etc but that would be difficult to control from the front passenger seat.

 

[sandsukka]

Thanks. Yes, it’s for my young kids. Most of the hard work is done now that the movies are ripped. I thought about the DVD player idea but that sort of defeats the purpose of the RSE. Kinda janky in my opinion to have a DVD player connected to HDMI and power, sitting on the floor where it will get stepped on. From what I’ve read, unless the DVD Player can be powered from USB-C, it’s going to lose power every time the engine turns off at a traffic light because the 60 hz outlets get dropped when that happens.

It seems like a simple software fix would address the need to plug the USB drive back in for the system to recognize it. Mostly just curious if I’m alone in this issue or if others have experienced it.


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[ebelp]

Why not just disable the electronic stop/start when using the RSE so the engine doesn’t shut off at stoplights?

 

[Mike Crawley]

We just ended up buying 2 Amazon Fire TV sticks (powered by the port). They connect perfectly to the vehicle LTE hotspot (we did the unlimited data through Onstar to keep from having to use our personal hotspots). We plug each one into the HDMI 1/2 and the kids can stream whatever they want via the Fire TV. All of our apps work perfect (youtube TV, Netflix, Disney +, HBO Max, etc.). Our kids are 7 and 5 and they both know how to navigate the Fire TV menu. Streaming 2 different movies or shows on both worked excellent during our 600 mile trip from NC to Disney last week. We have the included GM headsets but they both got Beats for xmas and they paired perfectly. They also used the nintendo switch in HDMI 1 and both played Mario Kart on the way down. 21 Tahoe Premier w RSE here.

 

[ebelp]

We just ended up buying 2 Amazon Fire TV sticks (powered by the port). They connect perfectly to the vehicle LTE hotspot (we did the unlimited data through Onstar to keep from having to use our personal hotspots). We plug each one into the HDMI 1/2 and the kids can stream whatever they want via the Fire TV. All of our apps work perfect (youtube TV, Netflix, Disney +, HBO Max, etc.). Our kids are 7 and 5 and they both know how to navigate the Fire TV menu. Streaming 2 different movies or shows on both worked excellent during our 600 mile trip from NC to Disney last week. We have the included GM headsets but they both got Beats for xmas and they paired perfectly. They also used the nintendo switch in HDMI 1 and both played Mario Kart on the way down. 21 Tahoe Premier w RSE here.

Premiers can have them RSE now?? The Chevy website still doesn’t show the RSE as an option when you build and price. How’d you get that package?

 

[Mike Crawley]

Local dealer had it on the lot.

 

[sandsukka]

I am currently using a Crucial 500GB SSD to store about 40 ripped movies (using Handbrake). I used MetaX to add thumbnail art (doesn’t display correctly for some reason though). This drive is formatted NTFS and is connected to the USB-C connection in the armrest console so that my kids won’t break it (they absolutely would break it if it were protruding out the back). When it works, it works great.

The problem I have is that I have to physically disconnect and reconnect the drive almost every time we get in the car because the RSE doesn’t recognize it. So extremely frustrating. I may try reformatting to FAT32 to see if it works better. I may also try the rear USB-C ports but I’m nervous about my young kids kicking it.

Anyone else have this issue?


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Just wanted to provide an update. After switching to an old Western Digital USB 3.0 HDD (formatted NTFS) I am no longer having this issue. For some reason the RSE system doesn’t behave well with the Crucial X8 SSD that I was using. The drive sits in the arm rest center console so it’s out of the way and out of sight. Now my kids have 40+ movies to watch and I don’t have to pay for Onstar data service.


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[mickeyfickymix]

Just wanted to provide an update. After switching to an old Western Digital USB 3.0 HDD (formatted NTFS) I am no longer having this issue. For some reason the RSE system doesn’t behave well with the Crucial X8 SSD that I was using. The drive sits in the arm rest center console so it’s out of the way and out of sight. Now my kids have 40+ movies to watch and I don’t have to pay for Onstar data service.


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Are you still having an issue with the thumbnails? Thats the biggest problem for us with our kids at their current age...

 

[ebelp]

Just wanted to provide an update. After switching to an old Western Digital USB 3.0 HDD (formatted NTFS) I am no longer having this issue. For some reason the RSE system doesn’t behave well with the Crucial X8 SSD that I was using. The drive sits in the arm rest center console so it’s out of the way and out of sight. Now my kids have 40+ movies to watch and I don’t have to pay for Onstar data service.


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Awesome! And it’s all powered by usb-c?