Model 3 Keyfob embargo lifted

[goldengate]

Is it already April 1st?

 

[Kermee]

Does it mean I no longer have to give my iPhone to the valet?

Source: [reddit.com]

 

[MikeATL]

FCC is still running stuff on Sun software?

The federal government is probably still running DOS and OS/2....

 

[sduck]

thanks, so next question is it free or we need to pay for it?

Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha he said free Ha Ha Ha Ha what are you kidding????

 

[TT97]

I am assuming Tesla will need to implement PIN to drive on the 3 before they release the key fobs.

 

[UnknownSoldier]

I am assuming Tesla will need to implement PIN to drive on the 3 before they release the key fobs.

The reason for PIN to Drive on the S is because 2012-2016 (pre-facelift) cars used an insecure fob authentication method which could be intercepted with a man-in-the-middle attack to steal the car. Starting with the X and on facelifted S they started using the current BLE fobs. The 3 will have the same secure fobs.

 

[TT97]

The reason for PIN to Drive on the S is because 2012-2016 (pre-facelift) cars used an insecure fob authentication method which could be intercepted with a man-in-the-middle attack to steal the car. Starting with the X and on facelifted S they started using the current BLE fobs. The 3 will have the same secure fobs.

Tesla is rolling out extra layer of security with ‘improved cryptography’ key fob and optional ‘PIN to Drive’ feature

While the new fobs have “robust cryptography,” they are still vulnerable to the attacks (not like the old fobs though). The Model X fob has only been provided on the S since June 2018. I hope the fob for the 3 has the same security (as the car was not initially designed to work with a fob) but the article does state they will introduce PIN to drive on the 3.

 

[Ludatik]

thanks, so next question is it free or we need to pay for it?

Brace yourself for the price of the red version.

 

[hayesb2]

so will the keyfob do summon or not?

 

[PoitNarf]

Summons in Canada? Perhaps

I’m not trying to be a dick but this drives me nuts and I need to correct it every time I see it. The feature is called “summon”. A “summonS” is what you get when you’re ordered to appear before a court.

Anyway, yes this key fob should support summon. Check this article out, it details how to use summon with the key fob for the Model S: How To Use the Tesla Auto Summoning Feature (Video Demo)

 

[Shygar]

Can they offer color matching key fobs? I want a blue one

 

[cfttester]

Can they offer color matching key fobs? I want a blue one

Anything but black color will cost you $100 extra . Red - plus $150 due to demand.

 

[ebmcs03]

I’d be really suprised if it is free.

Should be free for us early adopters. At least day one reservation holders.

 

[CFrolander]

The S/X have more than three buttons yeah?

No. Same.

No, the X has 5. Frunk, Roof, and Trunk like the model S. You can also double click either side window to open the corresponding falcon doors. Two clicks on the roof to open the driver door, two more to open the passenger door.

 

[run-the-joules]

No, the X has 5. Frunk, Roof, and Trunk like the model S. You can also double click either side window to open the corresponding falcon doors. Two clicks on the roof to open the driver door, two more to open the passenger door.

Ah. That I did not know, my bad. So S and 3 are same then. X remains different beast.

 

[CactusOne]

According to this article the FOB will be free ..

Tesla Model 3 Key Fob Free To Current Owners, Included For New