Tesla pushed out support for the Model 3 in a recent update to its mobile app, adding bluetooth smart phone access and vehicle controls for Model 3 owners.
In addition to the standard set of remote functions that’s been available for Model S and Model X, including climate control, vehicle location monitoring, Summon, and valet mode, the latest mobile app update adds the ability to open the Model 3 front trunk (“frunk) and trunk directly from the app.
New Model 3 owner PTFI posted the following screenshots of the Model 3 app to the Model 3 Owners Club forum.
According to the official Tesla Model 3 Keys manual, the mobile app provides the following functionality:
- Use your smart phone as your Model 3 key
- Lock or unlock Model 3 from afar
- Check charging progress and receive notifications when charging has started, has been interrupted, or is complete.
- Heat or cool Model 3 before driving (even if it’s in a garage).
- Locate Model 3 with directions, or track its movement across a map.
- Flash the exterior lights or honk the horn to find Model 3 when parked.
- Start Model 3 remotely.
- Park or unpark Model 3 using Summon.
Tesla ditched the conventional key fob in the Model 3, instead opting for a RFID key card and bluetooth access to unlock the vehicle. Adding to vehicle controls, Tesla’s mobile app also provides Powerwall 2 owners with the ability to fully manage their home battery.
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