# AutoMate for Tesla — Controls for Model S, X, 3 & Y > Remote control and monitoring app for Tesla Model S, 3, X, and Y. (iPhone/iPad app by Jaren Hamblin.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/automate-for-tesla/id1382111619 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Jaren Hamblin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1382111618) - Category: Lifestyle, Utilities - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.40/5 from 278 App Store ratings · 96 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 14.7 · 46 MB - Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish - Released: 2018-07-01 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: subscription - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/automate-for-tesla/id1382111619/reviews.md ## What is AutoMate for Tesla? Remotely control your Model S, 3, X & Y from your iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch! The included Apple Watch app features dozens Watch-Face Complications. Remotely control your car using Siri from your iPhone and Apple Watch! You can even remotely control your car during a text conversation using the iMessage app! AutoMate requires a paid subscription. Full Feature List: iPhone/iPad App • Lock/Unlock Doors • Flash Lights • Honk Horn • Open/Close Trunk/Frunk • Open Charge Port Door • Remote Start/Keyless Driving • Valet Mode with Face ID/Touch ID support • Speed Limit Mode with Face ID/Touch ID support • Start/Stop HVAC • Set Temperature HI, LO, or Custom • Toggle Seat Heaters • View driver, passenger, and inside temperatures • View battery level • See charge rate and estimated completion time • Set Charging Limit to Standard, Max or Custom • View Supercharger locations on map • See locations near you or your vehicle • Get directions to your car • Customizable Force Touch Shortcuts • View raw vehicle data and export as .csv • Siri Controls iMessage App • Image of your vehicle • Charge Status • Inside Temperature • Lock/Unlock Doors • Start/Stop Charging • Open/Close Trunk/Frunk • Open Charge Port Door • Start/Stop Charging • Start/Stop HVAC • Flash Lights • Honk Horn Apple Watch App • Charge Status • Lock/Unlock Doors • Open/Close Trunk/Frunk • Start/Stop Charging • Open Charge Port Door • Set Charge Limit • Remote Start/Keyless Driving • See car on map and get directions • Adjust Temperature • Controls List • Watch-Face Complications • Siri Controls Siri Controls - say things like: • "Is my car locked?" • "Lock my car" • "Unlock my car" • "How many miles does my car have?" Widgets: • Battery Ring widget (requires iOS 14) • Media Remote widget Vehicle Compatibility: Model S,3,X,Y Subscription • AutoMate requires a paid subscription which can be purchased or renewed through the app • Subscription lasts for 1 year • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Privacy/Security notice: This app only communicates directly to Tesla's servers when sending login credentials and commands. No identifying information is stored on AutoMate servers. Disclaimer: This software and documentation do not come from nor is endorsed by Tesla Motors Inc. Use this app at your own risk. The author does not guarantee its proper functioning. This app attempts to use the same interface used by the official Tesla apps. However, you are responsible for any changes to your car caused by using this app. Use of this app can move or change settings to your car and we are not liable for any damages to you, your car or any other object in conjunction with the use of this app. Special Thanks: Sanchez Torres and Yeri Flor for Images and UI design. Music: https://www.bensound.com Privacy Policy: https://hamblinsoft.github.io/automate/privacy_policy.html Terms & Conditions: https://hamblinsoft.github.io/automate/terms_and_conditions.html ## Key features - Remote door lock/unlock - Trunk/Frunk open/close - HVAC control - Charging status and control - Siri voice commands - Apple Watch complications - iMessage integration ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Annual Pass | $0.99 | per year | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 96) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/automate-for-tesla/id1382111619/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Scammers *2025-01-13, version 2.6.3* Never enrolled ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work anymore *2023-12-18, version 2.6.3* Stopped working and no support ### 1/5 — Bad Request *2023-07-01, version 2.6.3* The app stopped working in December 2020. No support is available, no one responds to numerous emails regarding the Bad Request when trying to logon. ### 1/5 — Abandonware *2023-02-18, version 2.6.3* currently nonfunctional. it appears to be abandoned by the developer, whose email address is also no longer valid. Of course, they are still collecting the yearly subscription. Save your money. ### 1/5 — Stopped workkng *2022-08-21, version 2.6.3* I am not sure why this is still in the app store. It no longer works and not supported bu the developer. When it was working it was good so i subscribed. It has stopped working for quite some time now, so unsubscribed. No response from the developers either. ### 1/5 — Not working *2022-07-02, version 2.6.2* Paid the 99 cents without trying. Thought it was cheap and what I got to lose? Well. I lost 99 cent since it doesn’t work at all. All I got is “waking”. Nothing worked ### 1/5 — No longer supported by developer? *2022-07-01* I’ve used this app on my watch and phone for years and it’s been very useful and the subscription cost extremely reasonable. Unfortunately, it hasn’t worked in several months and the developer’s support link now goes to a dead URL. I’ve reported this to Apple but heard nothing so far. I’d love to see it come back to life and would willingly pay a few dollars more for an annual subscription to support the developer. ### 1/5 — Nothing working *2022-06-19, version 2.6.2* I purchased the app and it is not working. Waste of time. ### 1/5 — Worked fine, now cannot log in *2022-06-06* This was a great app. But it is now broken in that the application no longer accepts Tesla login credentials for remote access to your vehicle. I sent an e-mail to the developer yesterday (March 8, 2021), waiting for a response. You can read among the other reviews that this is a known issue. Hope he fixes it as it was great while it worked. Update June 6, 2022: Developer has abandoned this app as no updates have been provided for a year. Avoid. The other Tesla apps are overpriced. Just control your Tesla from the Tesla phone app. ### 1/5 — Nothing works. App freezes. Support page not found. *2022-04-17, version 2.6.2* I subscribed. Nothing works. Only a dollar but a dollar wasted !! ## Frequently asked questions about AutoMate for Tesla ### What can I do with this app? This app allows you to remotely control various functions of your Tesla Model S, 3, X, or Y. You can lock/unlock doors, open/close the trunk and frunk, control the HVAC system, start/stop charging, and view battery status. It also integrates with Siri for voice commands and offers Apple Watch complications for quick access. ### Is this app free to use? No, this app requires a paid subscription for continued use. The subscription lasts for one year and can be managed through your Apple account settings. Auto-renewal can be turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. ### What Tesla models are compatible with this app? This application is compatible with Tesla Model S, Model 3, Model X, and Model Y vehicles. It provides remote control and monitoring features tailored for these specific car models. ### How does the iMessage integration work? The iMessage app allows you to quickly check your car's status, such as charge status and inside temperature, or perform actions like locking/unlocking doors and opening the trunk directly from a text conversation. It provides a convenient way to interact with your vehicle without leaving your messaging app. ### Is my data secure with this app? The app communicates directly with Tesla's servers only for sending login credentials and commands. No identifying information is stored on the app's servers, ensuring a level of privacy for your vehicle data. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.6.3 — 2022-07-09 Bug fixes and performance improvements. ### 2.6.2 — 2021-04-14 Bug fixes and performance improvements ### 2.6.1 — 2020-10-06 • Bug fixes ### 2.6 — 2020-10-02 • Added a new battery widget (iOS 14 required) ### 2.5.2 — 2020-09-09 • Bug fixes ## Apps similar to AutoMate for Tesla | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Sentry Pro—For your Tesla](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sentry-profor-your-tesla/id6450215698) | 4.5 (835) | Free | Lifestyle | | [Cheッk](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chek/id1638914960) | — | Free | Lifestyle | | [SA BEAUTY MANAGER](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sa-beauty-manager/id1633897180) | — | Free | Lifestyle | | [Sky Smart Home](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-smart-home/id1643672580) | 4.0 (2) | Free | Lifestyle | | [(株)JAエコパル](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ja/id1635276580) | — | Free | Lifestyle | | [Electric Mods:EV Design Studio](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/electric-modsev-design-studio/id1596918787) | 4.2 (211) | Free | Lifestyle | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*