Model 3 Keyfob updated on Tesla shop to include passive entry

[SilverGS]

How can you tell from ordering the fob on the site that you're getting the latest one that supports passive entry? In the help section it still says it does not support passive entry.

 

[Jeffers0n]

How can you tell from ordering the fob on the site that you're getting the latest one that supports passive entry? In the help section it still says it does not support passive entry.

Only the new fob and part numbers are listed on the website now. They don't even sell the old one.

 

[SilverGS]

Only the new fob and part numbers are listed on the website now. They don't even sell the old one.

Thanks!

 

[hydro 481]

Getting delivered tomorrow. Finally I can stop using my phone.

 

[Dan203]

My phone has been working just fine. I like not having to carry a bulky FOB in my pocket. Although I guess this is a good addition for those that have issues with their phones.

I assume this thing just has a built in BT transmitter that works like the phone. The car doesn't seem to have the hardware needed for a more traditional RF based keyless entry system.

 

[diamond.g]

My phone has been working just fine. I like not having to carry a bulky FOB in my pocket. Although I guess this is a good addition for those that have issues with their phones.

I assume this thing just has a built in BT transmitter that works like the phone. The car doesn't seem to have the hardware needed for a more traditional RF based keyless entry system.

The old fob is Bluetooth LE as well. Once folks get the new unit in hand we will be able to see what the differences are.

 

[Dan203]

The old fob is Bluetooth LE as well. Once folks get the new unit in hand we will be able to see what the differences are.

I wonder why it doesn't work with passive entry then. If it's got the BT connection it shouldn't be any different than the phone should it?

 

[Ptheven]

I like not having to carry a bulky FOB in my pocke.

It's not an acronym

 

[Dan203]

It's not an acronym

Does improper capitalization bother YOU?

I actually didn't know it wasn't an acronym. I always assumed it was.

 

[diamond.g]

I wonder why it doesn't work with passive entry then. If it's got the BT connection it shouldn't be any different than the phone should it?

I have no clue why they won’t update our existing units. Or at least I can’t say without the new unit in hand (though I will happily wait for someone else to do a tear down).

 

[voip-ninja]

Does improper capitalization bother YOU?

I actually didn't know it wasn't an acronym. I always assumed it was.

It is an acronym for Forward Operating Base however I don't think the acronym applies in this case.

 

[voip-ninja]

I have no clue why they won’t update our existing units. Or at least I can’t say without the new unit in hand (though I will happily wait for someone else to do a tear down).

The most likely explanation is that they couldn't get adequate battery life with whatever hardware they were using for the 1st gen one, and now they can.

 

[hydro 481]

It is an acronym for Forward Operating Base however I don't think the acronym applies in this case.

Or a racist term (fresh of the boat)

 

[MXWing]

Or a racist term (fresh of the boat)

Amusing. How did people get on to Ellis island? Or anyone before the Wright brothers?

I bet the most used definition of FOB today is “freight on board”.

In the case of the Tesla FOB is an early 1900s term. Ornament attached to a keychain so it is not an acronym.

 

[crackers8199]

back in stock. just ordered one.

 

[jkoya]

back in stock. just ordered one.

Wow - that was fast. Glad you got one !!

 

[pballkm21]

Just ordered one as well! Hopefully they won't sell out so quick and everyone who wants one will be able to actually purchase one.

 

[MacGreiner]

The old fob is Bluetooth LE as well. Once folks get the new unit in hand we will be able to see what the differences are.

I wonder what the difference will be now with the Model S Fob - wonder if they use the same passive entry system. Not likely, but it would be great to be able to use one for both.

 

[voip-ninja]

I wonder what the difference will be now with the Model S Fob - wonder if they use the same passive entry system. Not likely, but it would be great to be able to use one for both.

I believe model S and X use something other than BT.

 

[mchas]

Just ordered one as well! Hopefully they won't sell out so quick and everyone who wants one will be able to actually purchase one.

I got the email from them this time, but was stuck at work and didn’t get it until a few hours later. Already out of stock again. Hopefully next time.