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This dawned on me the other day, if someone hopped in my Tesla and drove away I’m not sure I could do anything in the app to hinder them. Maybe set valet mode?

by zionic 4y ago

This dawned on me the other day, if someone hopped in my Tesla and drove away I’m not sure I could do anything in the app to hinder them. Maybe set valet mode? Best I could do there is cap it to 50

paxys 4y ago
Turns out your car is, in fact, a car.
- zionic 4y ago
  The way the app works though with the default setup leaves it unlocked/ready to go until you walk a considerable distance away. I could see thieves eventually figuring that out.
philips 4y ago
You can add a PIN as a second factor. See PIN to drive in the manual https://www.tesla.com/ownersmanual/modely/en_us/GUID-94B0E05E-F642-4C8E-8FED-E5EB45FA27DA.html https://www.tesla.com/ownersmanual/modely/en_us/GUID-94B0E05...
- Operyl 4y ago
  > If the touchscreen is still unresponsive, you can still bypass PIN to Drive by turning on Keyless Driving in the Tesla mobile app. Isn't this what the research team is abusing? If so, make sure that's turned off too!
  - philips 4y ago
    Huh. I guess you are right… odd
  - firloop 4y ago
    Pretty sure turning on Keyless driving is separate from unlocking/starting the car with Bluetooth. To do it requires the Tesla account password and I believe is relayed via the LTE connection of the car.
cortesoft 4y ago
The cops would be able to follow them via GPS, though.