Mobile App - Tesla S Owner's Manual

The Tesla mobile app allows you to
communicate with Model S remotely using
your iPhone® or Android™ phone.
To use the mobile app
To set up the Tesla mobile app to
communicate with your Model S:
1. Download the Tesla mobile app to your
phone.
2. Log in to the Tesla mobile app by entering
your Tesla account credentials.
3. Enable mobile access to your Model S by
touching Controls > Safety & Security >
Mobile Access (see
Your smartphone and vehicle must both be
actively connected to cellular service to allow
the mobile app to communicate with your
vehicle. Tesla recommends that you always
have a functional physical key readily
available if parking in an area with limited or
absent cellular service, such as an indoor
parking garage.
If multiple vehicles are linked to the Tesla
Account, you must switch to the Model S you
want to access in the mobile app before the
phone can be used as a key. Swipe left or
right to change vehicles.
NOTE: In the event that you require lockout
assistance from Tesla due to a non-warranty
issue, such as having limited cellular
connectivity and having no secondary key
available, your expenses are not covered
under the Roadside Assistance policy.
NOTE: Tesla does not support the use of third
party applications to contact Model S.
Overview
The Tesla mobile app's home screen allows
you to:
• See the name of your vehicle (if you have
one)
• View your vehicle's estimated range.
• See which gear the vehicle is in (driving,
park, etc.).
• Enable maximum defrost to warm your
vehicle in cold conditions.
Using the Touchscreen
Controls on page 126).

Mobile App

• Enable keyless driving.
• Open the front trunk.
• Lock or unlock your vehicle.
• At the bottom, view your vehicle's
odometer, VIN, and firmware version it is
currently running.
For supported video sources, send videos to
play in the Tesla Theater by sharing the link
through the mobile app. Navigate to the
movie, show, or video you want to play on
your smartphone and touch the share button.
Share the video with the Tesla app and it will
appear on your vehicle's touchscreen if
Model S is in Park.
Climate
Check the interior temperature and heat or
cool the cabin before driving (even if it's in a
garage). You can also turn the seat heaters on
(see Seat Heaters on page
the windshield by touching the windshield
defrost icon at the bottom.
Turn Climate On: This allows you to
precondition the cabin by moving the
direction of air flow from the vents, and
turning on or off the steering wheel and seat
heaters.
Controls
The Controls tab allows you do the following:
• Vent or close the sunroof.
• Lock or unlock Model S from afar.
• Flash the lights or honk the horn to find
where Model S is parked.
• Enable Keyless Driving.
NOTE: Keyless Driving can be used when
you do not have your key or to bypass
PIN to Drive in cases where you forgot
your PIN or your touchscreen is
unresponsive (see
155).
• Open the front or rear trunk.
25) and defrost
PIN to Drive on page
165