Unlock Your Apple Watch: Revolutionary Tesla App Lets You Make Your Watch Your Car Key
Tesla Unveils Apple Watch App for Easy Car Control
In a move that’s been hinted at for quite some time, Tesla has finally confirmed the development of an official Apple Watch app. This new app will be part of the 2024 Tesla Holiday Update, which is set to roll out next week. With this app, Apple Watch users will be able to enjoy seamless control over their Tesla vehicles.
What Can You Do with the App?
The Apple Watch app will offer a range of features that make it easy to interact with your Tesla. You’ll be able to:
- Check your car’s battery level
- Open the trunk (frunk) remotely
- Enable the climate control system
- Use your watch as a phone key
Phone Key: The Convenience of Remote Access
The phone key feature is perhaps the most exciting aspect of the Apple Watch app. This allows you to lock, unlock, and start your vehicle remotely using your watch. When you approach your car, the phone key will communicate with your watch via Bluetooth signals, allowing you to unlock the doors with ease.
Safety Features and Limitations
For safety reasons, Tesla cars can only be paired with a limited number of phone keys. For example, the entry-level Tesla Model 3 can only support up to three phone keys simultaneously. Additionally, the Walk-Away Door Lock system will automatically lock your doors when you’re not near your car.
How Does it Compare to Other Digital Car Keys?
The Apple Watch app isn’t the first to offer digital car keys. Apple’s Wallet app already allows users to store digital keys for their "home, hotel room, car, and scooter." Luxury brands like BMW and Mercedes-Benz have also adopted this technology, and even Kia has joined the list.
What Else is Coming in the Holiday Update?
The 2024 Tesla Holiday Update isn’t just about the Apple Watch app. You’ll also be able to:
- Watch and locally save clips recorded by your car’s cameras in Dashcam and Sentry Mode
- Specify battery charging levels when you reach your destination
- Check the precipitation situation on the Map
- Receive alerts when pedestrians or vehicles are detected behind you while reversing
- Enjoy a new Emissions feature that plays a fart sound when contact is detected on the seat (because, why not?)
Conclusion
The new Apple Watch app is just one of the many exciting features coming in the 2024 Tesla Holiday Update. With its ease of use and added convenience, this app is sure to make owning a Tesla an even more enjoyable experience.
