Incredibly, Tesla no longer includes Homelink in the Model 3 even if you get the premium package. I ordered a TM3 LR AWD on June 9th and picked it up yesterday. No Homelink button. After chatting with Tesla online I was informed that after May 30th, Homelink was no longer included in the premium package. So it's another $300 to buy the Homelink hardware and have your Svc Ctr install it. Even the Ford C-Max I traded in had that capability as part of a premium package. It seems more and more options and amenities are being deleted. Mr. Musk is starting to look more and more like Mr. Frank Shirley of Christmas Vacation fame. Really? A premium vehicle like the Tesla Model 3 LR AWD doesn't come with a garage door opener capability? Sad statement.
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Homelink Garage Door Opening no longer included with Premium Interior Package
Here is a thread here on TMC in the beginning of june about this topic. You can post there. Yours is the first one I read that didnt still have it, so your manufacture date is likely in june sometime.
Here is a thread here on TMC in the beginning of june about this topic. You can post there. Yours is the first one I read that didnt still have it, so your manufacture date is likely in june sometime.
super20g
Member
I still laugh when I hear a luxury car without a garage door opener in 2019...That's just silly.
SabrToothSqrl
Active Member
super20g
Member
It's a major security risk to have a physical garage door remote in a car... And it is bound to cost peanuts to have a garage door transmitter built in.
kirbo20
Member
There are several other premium car models that do not include it as standard. Why not go complain to them about that, or complain that they don't have navigation which Tesla offers even on the base model?
You can use a double sided tape and attached your standard garage door opener behind the screen towards the bottom. Just reach to the screen like you're about to select something on the screen and give it a quich "reach around" LOL viola! the garage door opens 
kirbo20
Member
How do you do an automatic reach around...... ? Best part of homelink is it automatically opens and closes your door for you.
? Best part of homelink is it automatically opens and closes your door for you.Homelink in Tesla is great and worth it if you must pay. I doubt any of those other cars mentioned open the door automatically when you get within 100’ of gps range. Tesla clearly needs more money and decided to make it optional, where other companies bake the price in to their premium package.
super20g
Member
I would complain. I have HomeLink in my early build. One I am picking up next week probably wont have it. Not concerned, but its kind of lame.
Glamisduner
Active Member
Model 3 isn't a luxury car anymore. IMO that's a requirement to be a luxury car. I mean it's not even an option you can add at time of purchase, it's an add on and another service center visit
The 3 is the new Prius (and I've noticed many 3 owners drive it like Prius... sloooow). That said, Toyota doesn't include Homelink in their "Premium" package, however it is included in their "Advanced" package.
Maybe Tesla needs to add another package level, let's call it "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" to include Homelink, an Ashtray, exclusive Fart effects an 'extra track and a tacky badge'. +$2000
jebinc
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Great solution! Think I'll try that. Thanks for posting it.You can use a double sided tape and attached your standard garage door opener behind the screen towards the bottom. Just reach to the screen like you're about to select something on the screen and give it a quich "reach around" LOL viola! the garage door opens
