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It sounds like from the forum that some people rely on only the app, and Tesla markets this as an option. Seems like a big issue to push that feature and then f
by petee 5y ago
It sounds like from the forum that some people rely on only the app, and Tesla markets this as an option. Seems like a big issue to push that feature and then for it to be down for hours.
- markdown 5y agoWho the hell doesn't take their key with them? What if the phone battery dies?
- petee 5y agoWho makes an app to unlock the car when you're carrying the key? You could also run out of car charge, but youre not worried about that, both you can just look at the gauge. My phone battery lasts all day, and the internet is rarely down; but servers on the other hand...
- markdown 5y agoBecause people lose keys, and they lose phones, but the chances of losing both at the same time are quite low. An app is a great backup to have.
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- fiddlerwoaroof 5y agoYeah, when I took delivery the Tesla employee said something like “make sure you always have the keycard with you”
- gs17 5y agoSome people are just like that. I have a friend who drives a different brand that has a similar feature, and he uses the app almost exclusively, even though getting to it and waiting for it to go through takes far longer than me using my fob. He just really likes doing it the "high tech" way and only using one gadget for everything.
- nemothekid 5y agoTesla also says to have your backup keycard on you at all times.
- petee 5y agoIm not a Tesla owner so i didnt know this, but i beg to ask whats the point of using your app to unlock if you're carrying your key already?
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- fabianfabian 5y agoThe keycard is just a back-up that you can keep in your wallet. Unlocking with the app (phone) happens automatically with bluetooth when you are near the car, no internet required. The main reason to use the app is if you want to unlock remotely for someone else using your car.
- oh_sigh 5y agoI can't imagine anyone using the app to unlock their car on a normal basis. Normally, you just walk up to it with your phone with bluetooth enabled, and it unlocks for you(you don't need to proactively take an action on the app like clicking an unlock button) So, you carry the keycard in your wallet in case your phone dies or it is stolen or whatever, you can still get in and start your car. But 99.999% of times you just walk up to your car and start driving without unlocking, or turning a key, or anything like that.