Apple Watch Apps

[jrh007]

I am (hopefully!) taking delivery of my Model 3 AWD this Saturday (yay!) and have been surprised that the Tesla App for the iPhone does not have Apple Watch compatibility. I have a tethered Apple Watch (most recent version, just didn't want another cell line for a watch), but would enjoy the convenience of being able to control vehicle functions with my watch. Other bells and whistles (stats, battery life information, etc. on the watch with more detail on the iPhone) would be great too. Can anyone recommend an app that they have had a positive experience with? Are App Store apps sufficiently secure that you can put your information into them?

Thanks in advance for any thoughts or replies.

 

[mrbulk]

In the App Store I think it's called "Remote S" or very similar...ten bucks but worth it.

Although my car is an S, I do have this app and it functions well as long as you have a decent signal. So technically you can indeed go out and drive around and do just about Everything with your car while your phone/fob is still at home.

Have not done it with a 3 though, so YMMV.

 

[KenC]

Look at Stats, and EVWatch, and I think there's another that's escaping me at the moment.

 

[OCR1]

Someone on the Tesla forum purchased Commands for Apple Watch. It performs most of the functions of the iOS app.

 

[jrh007]

Great info. Thanks! Should I be concerned if any of these apps wants my Tesla account information? Is that a security risk?

 

[C141medic]

Stats for Tesla iOS is what I’ve been using since last year. Excellent app.

 

[jjrandorin]

Great info. Thanks! Should I be concerned if any of these apps wants my Tesla account information? Is that a security risk?

They all will want your tesla login because they all operate on a "token" for your account. Its up to you to decide if issuing a token for these apps is worth it to you. Depends on how much you trust the particular app creator.

 

[mrbulk]

They all will want your tesla login because they all operate on a "token" for your account. Its up to you to decide if issuing a token for these apps is worth it to you. Depends on how much you trust the particular app creator.

Great point. OP should also look at total volume sold, date app originated and user reviews before buying. I do know that Remote S has been around longer than most and the app author is responsively accessible on another forum, adding whatever suggested updates by users they deem appropriate.

 

[jjrandorin]

Great point. OP should also look at total volume sold, date app originated and user reviews before buying. I do know that Remote S has been around longer than most and the app author is responsively accessible on another forum, adding whatever suggested updates by users they deem appropriate.

The creator of the stats app is also very active (and responsive) here at TMC.

 

[Monacoruss]

Stats for Tesla iOS is what I’ve been using since last year. Excellent app.

I agree, downloaded Stats last week and really happy. Was not sure at first as it isn’t cheap but so far I think it’s worth it.

 

[jrh007]

Great info. Thanks all!

 

[Chrisamir]

Have the Stats app and Remote S. Like the complication for the Stats app just a little better, but the Remote S app is just amazing. Far more detail and controls than Stats app. It's fantastic

 

[RLT4]

Does the watch need to be cellular-enabled to operate an app like Remote, or will a GPS-only working through the phone do the job?

 

[JPP]

Remote S is the way to go. It does not need a cellular Apple Watch and does need a connected iPhone.

 

[dho]

@jrh007 Nikola App now does Watch Unlocking. http://nikolaapp.com

Can work over WiFi or cellular.

 

[haroldo]

I've been using the Stats app with Apple Watch
Not sure what happened, but instead of the complication showing battery percentage, it now shows the expected range.
How do I change it back to battery percentage?
Thanks!

 

[Fistobar]

Swipe across to the third screen on the watch app. There is a choice of 3 “range” displays

 

[haroldo]

Got it, thanks!