Accessing car controls via web

[pachieh]

Is it possible to access the car interface via an internet browser? I work in an area where I can't use my phone and with varying times that I leave my office, would like to be able to access the car to get the HVAC where I want it before I leave...

It's hot as hell here in North Carolina during the summer (and humid), nothing worth than getting in an oven unnecessarily.

 

[Madsen203]

No but you can set a precondition time based on work location so it preconditions car by set time (assuming you work a normal schedule).

 

[Madsen203]

It’s under the schedule screen.

 

[101dals]

TeslaScope allows for some vehicle controls from the web. I'm not sure what they are since I have them turned off. Might be worth investigating since TeslaScope is free

 

[pachieh]

Yeah, a normal schedule definitely isn't my schedule...

 

[jcanoe]

If you enable Cabin Overheat Protection with AC set to run the Tesla Model Y can maintain the cabin temperature below 105F. Then when you leave work, turn on the AC using the Tesla app just as you leave. If you have to walk across a large parking lot to get to your Model Y, if it takes 5 minutes, then the passenger cabin will be tolerable, well on its way to your desired temperature by the time you get to your ride.

 

[pachieh]

Ah, that's interesting. Unfortunately the walk to my car is about 30 seconds, but maintaining it with overheat protection is very intriguing.

 

[NCAviator]

Is it possible to access the car interface via an internet browser? I work in an area where I can't use my phone and with varying times that I leave my office, would like to be able to access the car to get the HVAC where I want it before I leave...

It's hot as hell here in North Carolina during the summer (and humid), nothing worth than getting in an oven unnecessarily.

There is a windows app in the APP Store called Tesla Control that allows you to make changes. You can also use TeslaFI through a web browser and set some controls. Of course you have to use their security setup and provide your tesla credentials or code.

 

[Alan_F]

Is it possible to access the car interface via an internet browser? I work in an area where I can't use my phone and with varying times that I leave my office, would like to be able to access the car to get the HVAC where I want it before I leave...

It's hot as hell here in North Carolina during the summer (and humid), nothing worth than getting in an oven unnecessarily.

If you have the tech skills and access to a computer where you can run it, you can access the Tesla API using a Python script... GitHub - tdorssers/TeslaPy: A Python module to use the Tesla Motors Owner API

 

[DanDi58]

Ah, that's interesting. Unfortunately the walk to my car is about 30 seconds, but maintaining it with overheat protection is very intriguing.

Can you park farther away? I use the COP during the hot and humid NJ summers and it works well. And the interior cools much more quickly.

 

[ilovecoffee]

If you have the tech skills and access to a computer where you can run it, you can access the Tesla API using a Python script... GitHub - tdorssers/TeslaPy: A Python module to use the Tesla Motors Owner API

This. I do this. Just pip install TeslaPy and stick this in notepad and save it on your desktop as a .py file- then all you have to do is double click it and you're good to go.

import teslapy
with teslapy.Tesla('INSERTEMAILADDRESSHERE') as tesla:
    tesla.fetch_token()
    vehicles = tesla.vehicle_list()
    vehicles[0].sync_wake_up()
    vehicles[0].command('CLIMATE_ON')
    print(vehicles[0].get_vehicle_data()['vehicle_state']['car_version'])