Should I get a key fob

[JPP]

Nope-no need. iPhone and app work flawlessly. Keycard fine for occasional valet parking. All good.

 

[DaveRZ]

My phone has worked (almost) perfectly for the 6 months I've had the car. Only 1 time did the phone fail to unlock the door as I pulled the handle so I used my keycard instead (phone reboot fixed it). Otherwise it works via all 3 methods (unlock via app, unlock by proximity, unlock by NFC/RFID) every time. I'm using a 3 year old Samsung S8+.

I keep my keycard in my wallet just in case my phone fails, or if I need to give the "keys" to someone, but have never NEEDED to use it other than the one incident. My workplace keycard is also in my wallet and there's no issue having both next to each other, I can tap my wallet on the door reader on my office door or Tesla pillar and each opens quickly.

I agree with others to use the car for awhile and decide for yourself if you need the fob or not.

 

[AdamVIP]

I wouldn't call it needed or an extravagance. I think its a bit of a waste to be honest. Between the phone app and the card key there's no reason to get a fob. The phone works just like the fob with added features and if for some reason it fails you have the card. I don't even need to take the card out of my wallet. It will still work in the wallet held up to the door.

 

[Jasonandrews]

Thanks guys !!!! Seems like trying without it is the way to go then make a decision -- thanks again

 

[RC2785]

Honestly depends on your phone. My old phone would't work every now and then. but I recently upgraded and got a new phone and it's worked 100% of the time so far. If your phone works fine then I see no reason to spend $150 on the keyfob, use that money to buy something else like floor mats.

 

[RonB]

jkoya - If you have an Apple watch just download Tesla Remote app if you forget your iphone. Works great. You don't need the remote.

 

[house9]

I prefer the fob for the simple reason I have other keys and don’t want to drive away without them, everything on the same key chain.

You definitely don’t need a fob, personal preference thing. Nice having multiple options.

 

[Minnie025]

I just picked up my car on Wednesday and I got the key fob. I work from my phone a lot and just prefer not having to use it to open the trunk, frunk etc or I can give the fob to the kids to get what they need from the car easily. It was super easy to pair it and I don't have to worry about my phone whether it will connect or not. I think it's worth it.

 

[billh13850]

I don't like to carry my phone all of the time, so yes, for me the fob is essential. I even sometimes say to myself "Self, I don't need no phone - I'm fobulous!" hehe hehe hehe

 

[ofcorona]

If you would like to flex, then yes.

 

[jkoya]

jkoya - If you have an Apple watch just download Tesla Remote app if you forget your iphone. Works great. You don't need the remote.

Thanks for the recommendation. I'll check it out.

 

[silentcorp]

I've had three phones and none work flawlessly with my car. I got the fob and it's so very nice walking up to my car and it being unlocked on the first try every time. No more of the pull the door handle only to look like a moron because it's locked still for me!

 

[wtwieder]

My wife likes the fob. It seems to work more consistently than her phone if each are burried in her purse.

 

[ebmcs03]

Not required. But is has made my life easier.

 

[Chi_Guy]

I got the fob, thinking it might be useful for situations like valet parking. It turns out I do not carry the fob with me on a daily basis because my phone works 99.9% of the time without leaving my pocket. And I have my keycard as backup.

 

[MindLeftBody]

I prefer the fob for the simple reason I have other keys and don’t want to drive away without them, everything on the same key chain.

You definitely don’t need a fob, personal preference thing. Nice having multiple options.

THIS

i actually bought extra keys and a keycard protector that has a keyring on it. It's just not the same.

I would buy a keyfob when the return selling it.

 

[rpiotro]

I have the key fob and I like it. Decided to get it, because I tend to forget my phone ever since I got an Apple watch with cellular...

Use your Apple Watch as a key. I do.

 

[804son]

I'm glad the option exists for people who find it useful. For my personal situation, It would not be useful in the least. Phone works perfectly well, Key card, and Wattkey on my watch for backups. Which provides more redundancy than the old days with just a set of keys or Fob.