How do you keep the car unlocked in the garage?

[daviddavid]

I am struggling with the same thing. I am new to Tesla and find it odd on how all of this On/Off Lock/Unlock works in my own garage. The car should be able to tell I am in the garage and turn it off when I leave the car for x minutes.

The other day I had the AC on when I was driving home. I have always kept my FOB in my car and my car unlocked in my own garage, and would like to continue to do so. Anyway, I charge it and think all is off. But then go back into the garage and hear the AC running. I may have to go back to locking my car as well. Silly IMHO.

 

[mike123abc]

I resorted to keeping a card by the garage door (door to inside the house). I do not carry my cell phone around with me in the house, so when I forget to bring it out to the car I can just go back to the house door and grab the card.

 

[hcdavis3]

I resorted to keeping a card by the garage door (door to inside the house). I do not carry my cell phone around with me in the house, so when I forget to bring it out to the car I can just go back to the house door and grab the card.

That’s a great idea.

 

[AwlBidnz]

That’s a great idea.

Until your wife is first in the garage ,0-

 

[toastyToast]

If you don't fully close one door, car doesn't auto lock . Just close the door super slowly, there is a point where its hinged in but not really closed (also standard problem with model 3 doors)

 

[outie]

If you don't fully close one door, car doesn't auto lock . Just close the door super slowly, there is a point where its hinged in but not really closed (also standard problem with model 3 doors)

If I had to remember to barely close the door, I’d rather just set a driver profile to keep door unlocked and toggle it when I get home.

 

[slchavez]

Just read about an app that allows interaction with Google Home. This includes voice commands like lock/unlock, etc. Google minis are pretty cheap these days, might be a good idea to have one in the garage for voice commands if you don't have your phone handy. Also liked the idea of stashing a keycard in the garage.

 

[maxpower2078]

This seems to be the way things are moving these days. I just got a new front door deadbolt and now my phone is my key to the house too. Geo fenced so when I walk up, it unlocks. I guess I can't run out of battery power though while at the neighbors.

 

[mswlogo]

Nothing I know of yet but I do think I read about an update that might allow you to set a geo fence to keep the car unlocked. Of course if you ever leave the car outside it will also be unlocked. Just speculation right now.

I would love that. Can't tell you how many times I've gone down to the garage without my phone and scream *sugar* I forgot my phone again.

I think I'm gonna buy an extra key card and mount it in a little pocket on the wall next to the drivers door if they don't come up with a fix.

 

[PianoAl]

Of course if you ever leave the car outside it will also be unlocked. Just speculation right now.

Yes, that's the downside and may be the reason this hasn't been implemented. Perhaps it's a liability issue for Tesla. "Hey, I left my car in the driveway and it didn't lock and someone stole it!"

We've implemented the Garage profile, and have gotten into the habit of selecting it when parking in the garage. If we forget, it's just a short trip back into the house to get the phone.

 

[puckpurnell]

I simply keep a key card in my wallet which I always have in my pocket.

 

[Derepente]

I simply keep a key card in my wallet which I always have in my pocket.

Same here. I have 2021 Model 3 SR+. I've had to use the card a couple times, but unable to spot a trend on whether it was the momentary power outage in Virginia or the fact that Android software update occurred.