Phone & Watch Key
Pair Tessie with your Tesla to enable Auto Unlock, Walk Away Lock and Bluetooth controls.
Works on iPhone, Apple Watch, Android and Wear OS.
Supports Model 3/Y, 2021+ Model S/X, Cybertruck and Semi.
Enable Phone & Watch Key
Using the phone app, tap the key icon on the home screen.
Using the watch app, tap Watch Key.
Using multiple keys on Apple devices
You can use the Tesla and Tessie Phone Keys and Watch Keys simultaneously. However, the vehicle will only show one key as connected even when both are connected.
Avoid using multiple keys on Android devices
Using both the Tesla and Tessie Phone Keys at the same time can cause connectivity issues. Most Android devices limit the number of Bluetooth connections, leading to interference as both apps compete to connect to your vehicle.
Having trouble?
See Phone & Watch Key Troubleshooting.
How Auto Unlock and Walk Away Lock work
Your Tesla decides to unlock and lock based on the signal strength to your device. Some devices have a weaker Bluetooth signal and will require being closer to the driver door to connect and unlock.
Auto Unlock and Walk Away Lock on Apple Watch
Apple supports background Bluetooth on Series 6 and watchOS 9 or newer. For older watches, the app must be open for Auto Unlock and Walk Away Lock to work.
For background Bluetooth battery conservation, Apple limits Auto Unlock and Walk Away Lock when the app is closed to a few times per day. Open the app to reset the limit and auto unlock.
Unpair Phone or Watch Key
From your Tesla, tap Locks and then tap the delete icon next to the key.
Once your phone or watch is brought near your Tesla, it will learn that it's unpaired and reset the pairing status. If your device isn't learning that it's unpaired, make sure that you're inside your Tesla and that less than 3 keys are connected.
Where to tap your key card
