Using anything with NFC as a Tesla Key?

[JoeTindley]

Could anything that has NFC be used as a key with a Tesla Model 3, like NFC stickers?

 

[jjrandorin]

Could anything that has NFC be used as a key with a Tesla Model 3, like NFC stickers?

I believe you have to get a tesla keycard and get the chip out of that to turn something else into a key. Note, "phone as key" does not use NFC.

 

[Candleflame]

there are some vendors on aliexpress which sell tokens, rings etc. i believe they buy the cards and then take the snesor out.

 

[RobDickinson]

The tesla keys are built on NFC standard but have additional security on top, so no not every NFC or rfid device would work.

 

[arnolddeleon]

I believe you have to get a tesla keycard and get the chip out of that to turn something else into a key. Note, "phone as key" does not use NFC.

It is however possible to use some phones as NFC keys. Specific example Pixel 3 XL (Android)

 

[hnwillis]

My previous Samsung Fold2 and new Fold3 both work as NFC keys. I tap the phone to the door pillar and it locks and unlocks.

 

[Ecoli]

Android phones with NFC and Tesla app can be used to unlock/lock the car same way as using the Telsa key card
Hold the phone to drivers side B pillar and it will unlock/lock the door

iPhone/iOS does not support this feature due to Apple restrictions on NFC

 

[EtherMN]

I’m a bit upset that we cannot use our iPhones as NFC keys to unlock and start the car. I choose not to use Bluetooth and it’s an absolute nightmare to enter and start the car. Why does Android work and iPhone doesn’t?

 

[RobDickinson]

Because apple security and app access I think , plus apple has developed its own vehicle key system

 

[EtherMN]

That’s great and all, but Tesla being a dominant car producer and Apple being the best tech producer… wtf am I missing?

 

[Ecoli]

That’s great and all, but Tesla being a dominant car producer and Apple being the best tech producer… wtf am I missing?

If you want NFC unlock/lock your car with your phone
I would have thought it's pretty obvious what you're missing......an Android phone

Or maybe try key card in phone case
Or a Tesla key ring

 

[Ther0ck]

That’s great and all, but Tesla being a dominant car producer and Apple being the best tech producer… wtf am I missing?

Apple closed ecosystem makes it less desirable than Android.

Apple serves Apple.

Android serves the community.

 

[EVRider-FL]

I’m a bit upset that we cannot use our iPhones as NFC keys to unlock and start the car. I choose not to use Bluetooth and it’s an absolute nightmare to enter and start the car. Why does Android work and iPhone doesn’t?

If Bluetooth is a problem for you, why not buy a key fob?

 

[EtherMN]

I ordered a ring.

 

[Birdsfan]

I ordered a ring.

Problem solved. On a side note, doesn't the S come with a key fob?

 

[EtherMN]

Yes, but who wants to bring a fob with them when going to the gym?

 

[dmurphy]

Android serves the community Google's productization of the end user.

Fixed it for you.

 

[crackers8199]

3 years later i'm still waiting for them to allow using my watch as a key...IMO that would be infinitely more useful than allowing anything with NFC.

 

[delfonique]

Apple closed ecosystem makes it less desirable than Android.

Apple serves Apple.

Android serves the community.

Not trying to be abrupt or disrespectful but AAPL is a trillion dollar company whatever they are doing it is clearly working

 

[RobDickinson]

Not trying to be abrupt or disrespectful but AAPL is a trillion dollar company whatever they are doing it is clearly working

For apples bank balance, yes