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I created an iMessage app that lets you share media control access with someone for 1 hour

Discussion in 'Model 3' started by creemerica, Oct 15, 2018.

  1. creemerica

    creemerica Member

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    I created a simple iMessage app that lets you create and share a media control session with someone for 1 hour. This is iOS only for now (obviously) but may expand it later on. I also thought about including more functionality such as if you wanted to share more than just media control with someone, for example if you were renting it out.

    Currently it doesn't rely on any backend server (except Tesla's) but creating a stand alone app that works across platform would require one. Everything is embedded in the iMessage itself.

    There are things I would like to add. For example if you have more than one vehicle it only selects the first for now. I would love to hear your feedback on it and any suggestions for expanding it further.

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    Very cool. My v9 update failed to install so I'm waiting for another update. Looking forward to trying this out.
     
  3. JeffK

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    See this is more along the lines of what they should do with the media controls. Not everyone should have full access through the Tesla app.
    I'd even go for a QR code that appears on the screen gives control through the life of that particular trip.
     
  4. creemerica

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    I agree, I think the way it’s implemented in the mobile app today is kind of pointless. Luckily it gave us the APIs though so we can extend that functionality.
     
  5. JeffK

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    I wonder if some youtuber will run a live stream a road trip and have people select music from an online voting system...
     
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    You should demand some compensation from whichever you tuber eventually capitalizes on your suggestion. Maybe a test drive in the Next Gen Roadster if it’s one of the more popular ones who got that as their referral prize?
     
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    It'll play out something like this:
     

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