App redesign

[cizUK]

Redesigning the mobile app that Tesla deserves — a UX case study

Tesla needs to hire this guy

 

[CullinKin]

Ugh that redesign looks amazing. I wish it was a reality!

 

[WileyTheMan]

A better use of space, with access to frequently used functions up front. Well thought out.

 

[Glamisduner]

I like the better use of space, but I honestly don't want my trunk / frunk to open with a single tap.
While we don't have a key fob, things like unlocking or opening the trunk / frunk should not be as easy to do as with a keyfob. If I press a keyfob on accident while away from the vehicle nothing happens, if I open my frunk on accident (pocket dial etc) while on vacation from the app, that is going to be a BIG problem.

 

[israndy]

Is that really true? I will have to try that. I always thought the F/Trunk were opened via a Bluetooth connection. While the app is still trying to connect to the car via WiFi or whatever I have no trouble opening doors and flaps so I assumed that was via the other connection.

-Randy

 

[PoitNarf]

I like it. I'm not a fan of the current design where you need to scroll down to get to some functions.

 

[diplomat33]

Yeah, the redesign is amazing. Tesla: make it happen!

 

[dwharrison]

I like the better use of space, but I honestly don't want my trunk / frunk to open with a single tap.
While we don't have a key fob, things like unlocking or opening the trunk / frunk should not be as easy to do as with a keyfob. If I press a keyfob on accident while away from the vehicle nothing happens, if I open my frunk on accident (pocket dial etc) while on vacation from the app, that is going to be a BIG problem.

That's my concern with this proposal as well. Good design does NOT imply that all actions should be easy to perform. Some risky operations need to be protected.

 

[PoitNarf]

One of the only things I see missing from this design is the ability to turn on the rear seat heaters.

 

[israndy]

That should change in the car as well. When you get in the car, if ANY seat heater is on, all occupied seats should start heating. Then as you warm up adjusting the seatheat changes it for everyone, just like the thermostat. And just like that, you should be able to make changes to individual seats as an offset of the master setting or just individually. Thus if she notices she is getting warm and adjusts the temp down it benefits me as I would likely be about to feel that my seat is too hot too. I am always happier with a warmer butt than she is so if her offset was one tick down from mine we could adjust together. But if the weirdo in the back is still cold they can adjust to high temp individually.

-Randy

 

[Moose408]

Tesla doesn’t have to be the one to implement this. Using the api anybody should be able to develop an app with this UI

 

[0ptions]

Yes, yes. GIVE ME THE VENT OPTION!!!!!

 

[Lloyd]

Great Ideas!!!!

 

[Pkmmte]

Ugh. So tempted to make this come to life. It's so beautiful!

Only problem is that I don't think certain actions such as summon are available via the API. I'd love to be wrong, though.

 

[israndy]

Yes, yes. GIVE ME THE VENT OPTION!!!!!

The Model 3 don't have such a thing, that's only on Model S where you can open the roof via the API. There has never been window control from remote on Teslas

-Randy

 

[0ptions]

The Model 3 don't have such a thing, that's only on Model S where you can open the roof via the API. There has never been window control from remote on Teslas

-Randy

I know, I have another thread asking for it from a year ago. Not sure why it can't be an option. Enable/disable the feature from the car dash.

 

[WattsHappening]

Wow, this looks just fantastic. I hope the Tesla folks are seeing this thread.