Generic non Tesla Key fob options???

[yeen]

So I'm not the only one that uses the car and often phone as key lags or doesn't seem to work until I pull out my phone and open the app and manually open it. I know there is a wallet credit card one but I'd rather put something on my key ring that isn't the shape of a car with a rubber band holding it to the ring to where it gets lost lol.

I just want like a basic little square remote that has lock unlock and trunk\hatch.

 

[ngng]

So I'm not the only one that uses the car and often phone as key lags or doesn't seem to work until I pull out my phone and open the app and manually open it. I know there is a wallet credit card one but I'd rather put something on my key ring that isn't the shape of a car with a rubber band holding it to the ring to where it gets lost lol.

I just want like a basic little square remote that has lock unlock and trunk\hatch.

Model 3/Y Key Fob

Locking and unlocking your Tesla vehicle has never been easier. Keep your key fob in your pocket and simply pull on the door handle for easy entry. Same with the trunk. Your key fob is automatically enabled when you pair it with your vehicle. Includes: 1x key fob Model 3 Adding and Removing...

shop.tesla.com

it's gonna be a car lol

 

[ngng]

double check your phone has bluetooth on, if it's off the phone won't work as a key. you shouldn't need to take your phone out at all

 

[robjg63]

You could also check if your phone is set into battery saver mode.
It could possibly be putting the Tesla app to sleep which is why you need to wake your phone to get it to work.

 

[tashtibet]

never had a cell phone for 16 years (believe it or not) -owner of very early 2018 M3 RWD-been using fob all the time-you gonna be alright with the fob!

 

[johnnycnote]

I recently switched from iPhone to Samsung Ultra and I've had zero issues so far...

 

[boones]

You can use a product like this one. Its essentially the key card in a wearable ring format. I haven't used one of these, so not recommending based on experience. For me, the phone works great. cnick® - Tesla Key Ring

 

[patmurphey]

Should never close the Tesla app. Hit home without closing. If the app is closed because of a phone update or turning the phone off, reopen the app right away. On my Android phone, I can see at a glance that the app is open in the background because there will be a little number indicating a message as the app periodically connects and disconnects from the car (that doesn't affect key operation).

 

[jkdman123]

iPhone unlocking is fairly garbage and has been for a few years. Something happened in an update either to the app or the car or the phone and it's never been the same. About 2 yrs after getting my 2019 M3 is when it started. Car fails to unlock upon walking up about 40-50% of the time. Happened on the M3 and has happened on the MY since almost day 1. Yes, all settings are set correctly. As I said, one day it worked flawlessly, the next it became hit or miss.

 

[Ritu_o0o]

I’m using iPhone, zero issues. Never had to pull a phone and open an app…

I just walk to the car and open a door just like that. For locking, I just walk away….

Couple of time I closed the Tesla app on my phone and I believe I got notification stating “keeping app running in background will help” something that sort.

 

[ABQP3D]

So I'm not the only one that uses the car and often phone as key lags or doesn't seem to work until I pull out my phone and open the app and manually open it. I know there is a wallet credit card one but I'd rather put something on my key ring that isn't the shape of a car with a rubber band holding it to the ring to where it gets lost lol.

I just want like a basic little square remote that has lock unlock and trunk\hatch.

What car do you have? They're updating the communication protocol for newer vehicles. Tesla Enhances Phone Key Functionality with Ultra-Wideband in Latest Update - CleanTechnica

 

[BrianGragg]

iPhone unlocking is fairly garbage and has been for a few years. Something happened in an update either to the app or the car or the phone and it's never been the same. About 2 yrs after getting my 2019 M3 is when it started. Car fails to unlock upon walking up about 40-50% of the time. Happened on the M3 and has happened on the MY since almost day 1. Yes, all settings are set correctly. As I said, one day it worked flawlessly, the next it became hit or miss.

Not to derail the conversation but how old is your phone? I've yet to have an issue with the iPhone for over a year.

 

[gtae07]

I just wish someone offered a repackaged key card in a form factor other than a ring (I don't wear rings for several reasons), that easily clipped to a key ring but was smaller than a card. I attempted to make one like an RFID tag like this

but it didn't work and at $17.50 a pop I didn't want to keep buying cards and attempting to repackage them without a good chance of success.

 

[David99]

I bout the original Tesla key fob. Setting it up with my Y was easy. Unfortunately it doesn't work anywhere near as well as in my previous Model S. I believe the S had several antennas all around to sense the key fob. The Y doesn't seem to have the same system. It works flawless with my phones but the fob by itself isn't working well. Given that I doubt a third party fob will work better. The other options, like the NFC ring require you to put your hand on the B pillar.

 

[jkdman123]

Not to derail the conversation but how old is your phone? I've yet to have an issue with the iPhone for over a year.

It probably started on an iPhone 12. Now I have a 14 Pro.

 

[yeen]

Not to derail the conversation but how old is your phone? I've yet to have an issue with the iPhone for over a year.

It's a galaxy s23. It does the same thing with my partners brand new current gen Google pixel phone randomly on their 24 M. Y long range and it always has a video for the dash cam thing after thinking it was someone unauthorized trying the handle lol.

It actually made me use the key card from my wallet this past week even after opening the Tesla app standing next to the car looking like an idiot for a while trying to open it with my phone out.

I just want regular buttons on a key ring I can lock unlock and open the hatch lol