Which is the best App to use for remotely accessing the Tesla?

[Frankman60]

Is the Remote S app still supported by the developer? When I try to launch the app on my iPhone X with IOS 11.3 the app instantly crashes. I noticed that the developer has not updated the app in the last three months.

I noticed that Telsa Toolbox app was updated a few days ago to include a lot of new features. I purchased that app a while ago but decided to use Remote S instead because it had more Apple Watch support. But the new update of Tesla Toolbox describes much more Apple Watch functionality. But when I launch Tesla Toolbox on my iPhone, it immediately presents an app log in screen. There is no place to select “create an account” and I do not have an account for Tesla Toolbox. I have used this app before the update and did not have to create an account to use the app. Has anyone figured this out?

 

[jmi91]

Is the Remote S app still supported by the developer? When I try to launch the app on my iPhone X with IOS 11.3 the app instantly crashes. I noticed that the developer has not updated the app in the last three months.

I noticed that Telsa Toolbox app was updated a few days ago to include a lot of new features. I purchased that app a while ago but decided to use Remote S instead because it had more Apple Watch support. But the new update of Tesla Toolbox describes much more Apple Watch functionality. But when I launch Tesla Toolbox on my iPhone, it immediately presents an app log in screen. There is no place to select “create an account” and I do not have an account for Tesla Toolbox. I have used this app before the update and did not have to create an account to use the app. Has anyone figured this out?

It's seems that Tesla severs are down for now... For that reason, Remote S crashes.

 

[technoz]

Down for me too..Was working earlier

 

[boaterva]

There is an official support thread for Remote S on the Tesla forum. Allen actively supports the app and takes requests for features also.

As was said, having an app that has tons of features and also works with the Apple Watch is great. I bet there are features those that have it don’t even know about because the doc is a bit hidden (need to tap on the name at the top).

(No connection except a happy user!)

 

[Hkyplyr26]

Do any of the apps do summon over WiFi? Spoke with Tesla today and summon only works if you have a cell connection. I have no cell at my house but lots o WiFi.

 

[BigMskiman]

Do any of the apps do summon over WiFi? Spoke with Tesla today and summon only works if you have a cell connection. I have no cell at my house but lots o WiFi.

Fob is not good enough? It is safer because you are there watching.

 

[ucmndd]

I actually thought the tesla app uses bluetooth for summon. You have to be standing within a few feet of the car for it to work.

 

[WannabeOwner]

Fob is not good enough? It is safer because you are there watching.

Sadly not allowed in UK Jurisdiction, maybe others too, so have to use phone [which is 2nd best of course]

 

[BigMskiman]

With WiFi OFF on iPhone X, I can summons with Tesla App, Remote S Apple watch App, and of course FOB. All Bluetooth then.

I'm not seeing an IOS Remote S menu for summons, but it's probably in there. But in the US, we have at least this, and enough.

 

[TravelFree]

I've been using watch app for Tesla and it has been working great up until iOS14. Now it won't Log in.

I wonder if anyone is using Remote S for Apple Watch this month? Does it work?

 

[TravelFree]

OK figured it out! The watch app failure was not the fault of the app but rather Tesla had locked me out of my account claiming I entered the wrong password too many times. I had to update my account information on the Tesla site and once that was done, I was able to log into the app and it is now working.

The strange thing is the Tesla app on my iphone was able to log in just fine and now I can't so I had to fix that on my iphone with the new log-in.

My password contains a zero and I might have entered a O instead when I used the watch draw to text function to enter the PW. There is no keyboard on the watch screen as it is too small so you have to draw each letter number symbol which is a PIA process. Anyway all is good now.

 

[Frankman60]

I am using the Tesla Remote app on my iPhone 11 with IOS 14, and my Apple Watch S4 with watch OS7 and everything works.

I've been using watch app for Tesla and it has been working great up until iOS14. Now it won't Log in.

I wonder if anyone is using Remote S for Apple Watch this month? Does it work?

 

[TravelFree]

I am using the Tesla Remote app on my iPhone 11 with IOS 14, and my Apple Watch S4 with watch OS7 and everything works.

Last I tried the Tesla app it wasn't compatible I will look again.

Can you put the SOC on the face as a complication. The latest app called Watch for Tesla allows this and then tapping on it takes you into more details including controls. I use it most often to open the charge port when connecting a non Tesla charger. I also have one for my Nissan Leaf on the upper left corner. The SOC in Yellow circle constantly monitors with no need to refresh when charging

 

[Frankman60]

The IOS app that I referred to is actually called Remote for Tesla, and it can be used to show an Apple Watch complication with the amount of miles remaining on the battery. The complication looks similar to the one you posted in the photo.

Last I tried the Tesla app it wasn't compatible I will look again.

Can you put the SOC on the face as a complication. The latest app called Watch for Tesla allows this and then tapping on it takes you into more details including controls. I use it most often to open the charge port when connecting a non Tesla charger. I also have one for my Nissan Leaf on the upper left corner. The SOC in Yellow circle constantly monitors with no need to refresh when charging

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[whitex]

I use it most often to open the charge port when connecting a non Tesla charger.

Just in case you didn't know this yet, if your Model S is unlocked, just briefly press on the charge port door and it will open for you - quicker and more convenient than using any app.

 

[Frankman60]

Thanks I didn’t know that. I just tried it and it worked. I usually just press the button on my Tesla wall charger and that opens the charge port.

Just in case you didn't know this yet, if your Model S is unlocked, just briefly press on the charge port door and it will open for you - quicker and more convenient than using any app.

 

[whitex]

Thanks I didn’t know that. I just tried it and it worked. I usually just press the button on my Tesla wall charger and that opens the charge port.

Yea, door tap is mostly there for non-Tesla chargers.

 

[BigMskiman]

Last I tried the Tesla app it wasn't compatible I will look again.

Can you put the SOC on the face as a complication. The latest app called Watch for Tesla allows this and then tapping on it takes you into more details including controls. I use it most often to open the charge port when connecting a non Tesla charger. I also have one for my Nissan Leaf on the upper left corner. The SOC in Yellow circle constantly monitors with no need to refresh when charging

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Good tip, I Installed Watch for Tesla. Nice to have SOC as a complication......

 

[TravelFree]

Just in case you didn't know this yet, if your Model S is unlocked, just briefly press on the charge port door and it will open for you - quicker and more convenient than using any app.

I should be more clear-
At home I am not using a Tesla charger but another brand. If I don't have my FOB with me I use the app to open the port. I'm actually using the Nissan J1772 charger which is good enough at 7.2KW.

 

[TravelFree]

The IOS app that I referred to is actually called Remote for Tesla, and it can be used to show an Apple Watch complication with the amount of miles remaining on the battery. The complication looks similar to the one you posted in the photo.

I saw that one too but at $29.99, was too pricey when the competition is 10% of that. It has other features I was not interested in.