Tesla cars are famous for their cutting-edge technology and amazing features. One of these features is the Bluetooth connection that lets you link your phone to your Tesla car.
This way, you can use your phone without touching it to make and receive calls, access your contacts, play music, and even use your phone as a key to unlock and start your car.
But how do you pair your phone with a Tesla car? The process is easy and quick, and it only takes a few minutes. Here are the steps you need to follow:
Step 1: Turn on your touchscreen and your smartphone
Sit inside your Tesla car and power up the touchscreen and your smartphone. Make sure Bluetooth is enabled on your smartphone. On some phones, you may need to go to Bluetooth Settings for the rest of the procedure.
Step 2: Go to Controls on the touchscreen
On the touchscreen, go to Controls. Tap the Bluetooth icon. Choose the phone you want to connect to, then touch Connect. If the phone you want to connect to is not listed, you need to pair the phone. See Step 3.
Step 3: Pair a new phone
To pair a new phone, touch Add New Device > Start Search. The touchscreen displays a list of all available Bluetooth devices within operating distance. On the touchscreen, touch the phone with which you want to pair.
Within a few seconds, the touchscreen displays a randomly generated number, and your phone should display the same number. Check that the number displayed on your phone matches the number displayed on the touchscreen.
Then, on your phone, confirm that you want to pair. If prompted on your phone, specify whether you want to allow your Tesla car to access your contacts and media files.
When paired, your Tesla car automatically connects to the phone, and the touchscreen displays the Bluetooth symbol next to the phone’s name to indicate that the connection is active.
That’s it! You have successfully paired your phone with your Tesla car.
You can now enjoy the benefits of using your phone hands-free while driving. You can also use your phone as a key to unlock and start your car, if you have the Tesla mobile app installed on your phone.
To do this, you need to enable the Phone Key feature on your phone and on your car’s touchscreen.
You can pair up to 10 phones with your Tesla car, but only one phone can be connected at a time.
You can designate a connected phone as the Priority Device, which means that your Tesla car will automatically attempt to connect to that phone before others.
This is useful in situations where you have more than one phone, and both phones are frequently used in your Tesla car at the same time.
If you have any problems with pairing or connecting your phone, you can try resetting the Bluetooth functionality on your Tesla car by touching Controls > Service > Reset Bluetooth.
You may need to wait a few minutes and then try pairing again. Note that this may cause your Tesla car to forget any previously paired devices.
Pairing your phone with your Tesla car is a simple and convenient way to improve your driving experience. You can stay connected, entertained, and safe while on the road. Try it out today and see for yourself!
