I’ve been seeing a good amount of complaints from Android users about the state of the current Tesla App for Android. So I decided to build an alternate solution! As a new-ish BMW i8 owner, I was originally building a better solution for myself since the BWM official app is also…. Subpar. I figured there was a good opportunity to add support for multiple vehicles from the get go, so here we are!
AutoAlly has all the functionality you’d expect…. Information such as charging status, capacity, range, location, door status, etc etc. But I also took some features a few steps forward. For example, the included mapping shows overlays for your estimated ranges, ranges based on time, charging locations, parking locations, and of course the vehicle's location. The ‘Find Vehicle’ features uses a mix of augmented reality, mapping, and geofences to guide you. The geofences also optionally allow for commands to be sent once within range of the vehicle. Such as start climate control as you approach the vehicle.
AutoAlly also has an Android Wear component. I’ve seen demo videos of others building apps awhile ago but as far as I know nothing was ever released. AutoAlly on Android wear has charge and range information, vehicle location via map, and quick commands. There is also an included watchface that shows your charge levels and range.
In terms of the Tesla side, some missing possibly desired functionality is live streaming information. I’m currently working on some different ideas and integrations to find the best solution here.
There are other long term features in the works, such as setting up charging schedules for Tesla (BMW offers this already, which I found odd for Tesla to not), navigation routing based on charging locations and range maps, Summon for Tesla vehicles, and charging based on cheapest power rates for the given location. Ideally, support for other vehicle brands will be introduced over time, allowing for the app to be the only one you need (assuming you ever buy a different brand of vehicle!).
AutoAlly will be available on the Google Play store for $6.99 for initial launch week (7/15 - 7/21) and will increase to $9.99 thereafter. AutoAlly supports Android 4.0.3+ for phones and tablets, and Android 5.0+ for Wear devices.
Play Store Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cartoaware.connectedcar
Extra note: Some people have concerns about 3rd party apps, and as a note here.... AutoAlly does not communicate your information with any other servers of any kind. All communication is done between your device and Tesla's API.
AutoAlly has all the functionality you’d expect…. Information such as charging status, capacity, range, location, door status, etc etc. But I also took some features a few steps forward. For example, the included mapping shows overlays for your estimated ranges, ranges based on time, charging locations, parking locations, and of course the vehicle's location. The ‘Find Vehicle’ features uses a mix of augmented reality, mapping, and geofences to guide you. The geofences also optionally allow for commands to be sent once within range of the vehicle. Such as start climate control as you approach the vehicle.
AutoAlly also has an Android Wear component. I’ve seen demo videos of others building apps awhile ago but as far as I know nothing was ever released. AutoAlly on Android wear has charge and range information, vehicle location via map, and quick commands. There is also an included watchface that shows your charge levels and range.
In terms of the Tesla side, some missing possibly desired functionality is live streaming information. I’m currently working on some different ideas and integrations to find the best solution here.
There are other long term features in the works, such as setting up charging schedules for Tesla (BMW offers this already, which I found odd for Tesla to not), navigation routing based on charging locations and range maps, Summon for Tesla vehicles, and charging based on cheapest power rates for the given location. Ideally, support for other vehicle brands will be introduced over time, allowing for the app to be the only one you need (assuming you ever buy a different brand of vehicle!).
AutoAlly will be available on the Google Play store for $6.99 for initial launch week (7/15 - 7/21) and will increase to $9.99 thereafter. AutoAlly supports Android 4.0.3+ for phones and tablets, and Android 5.0+ for Wear devices.
Play Store Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cartoaware.connectedcar
Extra note: Some people have concerns about 3rd party apps, and as a note here.... AutoAlly does not communicate your information with any other servers of any kind. All communication is done between your device and Tesla's API.
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