Any webaccess to Tesla controls?

[Whiskeyjack]

I'm assuming the answer is no, mostly due to security and such.

But I can't take my phone into work, so I usually leave it in my car. I don't have my Tesla yet, but once I have it in the winter I'd like to preheat the cabin and such ahead of time, but since I won't have my phone, I can't do that. I also don't leave at a specific time (though the +/- is only 20-30 minutes) so I couldn't schedule it properly either.

 

[hyperlink]

There's an unofficial Tesla API that can do what you want. In fact, it can do anything your phone app can. You just have to be able to code. I wrote something to remind me to charge my car.

 

[Whiskeyjack]

The API allows full control? That's fantastic, and would solve my problem perfectly (and elegantly). Thanks!

 

[PLUGZIN]

Can't help you with a work-around. Just want to point out you will need to turn off your phone when you leave it in your car - otherwise the car won't lock.

Congrats on getting the M3 - you will absolutely love it.

 

[Whiskeyjack]

Hmm. I hadn't thought about that; thanks for the heads up!

 

[Lexdysic]

Teslafi, and other 3rd party apps will allow this. Since you won't have your phone, a web based app such as Teslafi is probably your best bet.

In fact, with Teslafi, not only can you send commands to control various components immediately, you can also set schedules to do it automatically.

 

[Cnixon]

I use Tasker with Tesla plugin to manage all these things. Really recommend for any Tasker competent users. I run it on an old android phone (no sim needed) always on wifi. Manages charge level during the week and preconditioning at home and work (i work shifts so this would be tedious by hand). There was a simple website a year or 2 ago which stopped working when 2FA arrived. It gave a few controls via the api. I would love to see that again. I will dig it out when I get into work.

 

[bhzmark]

Teslafi.com is your solution and worth it for other functionality too.

 

[KenC]

There was a free app called VisibleTesla that allowed you to control your car. And of course, if you can wear an AppleWatch, any of the 3rd party apps will allow you to turn on your climate controls.

 

[Cnixon]

The website I was thinking of #7 was https://tesla-screen.com/ I cannot access it anymore from work so its about as much use as having no phone (ref original post!)