# Key for Tesla

> Tesla vehicle control app for iPhone and Apple Watch. (iPhone/iPad app by Joao Nunes.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/key-for-tesla/id1202595802 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Joao Nunes](https://appshunter.io/developer/508236936)
- Category: Utilities, Lifestyle
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 3.10/5 from 13 App Store ratings · 19 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 10 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-02-07
- Data updated: 2026-07-26
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/key-for-tesla/id1202595802/reviews.md

## What is Key for Tesla?

Key for Tesla allows you to forget about your key and leave it at home. If you feel like you want to impress your friends try the Siri extension on the Apple Watch or iPhone!

Note: Supported vehicles: pre 2021 S/X

This app focus on Apple Watch functionality and Siri.

Features on iPhone:
1) Unlock and start your Tesla with one tap using the Touch ID or Face ID
2) Lock the car just by tapping the lock button
3) A convenient Today extension. You can unlock and start your Tesla in less than 5 seconds
4) Siri support
5) Additional Siri Shortcuts for common commands
6) Login with password auto fill

Features on Apple Watch:
1) Open and close the car
2) Start and Stop the climate
3) Check your battery status, range, charging power, added energy, added range and time remaining to complete charging
4) Watch Complication to check battery level (updates every 30 minutes and pauses between 00:00 and 08:00, can be configured in the iPhone app)
5) Watch Complication to Start and Stop the climate. 
6) Watch Complication to Start and Stop max defrost.
7) Siri support
8) Additional Siri Shortcuts for common commands

Siri commands:
Lock my car
Unlock my car
Is my car locked?

Additional Siri Shortcuts:
Start and Stop Climate
Start and Stop Max defrost
Vent and Close roof
Open and Close Rear Lift-gate with and without confirmation
Open Frunk
Open Charge Port
Lock and Unlock without confirmation

The original Tesla iPhone App takes you 2 taps and a loading to unlock and start. This app is just one tap away for the same functionality.

Note: 
This app stores your authentication token and your password, if given, using iOS secure Keychain.
The app uses Tesla's MFA authentication to create an access token. You will be redirected to Tesla's page to authenticate. The app never has access to your credentials.

Supported devices: iPhone 5S or newer with Touch ID, iPhone X and newer with Face ID. Apple Watches 2 and above
Supported vehicles: pre 2021 S/X
model 3/Y and 2021+ S/X support are not supported but it might come in the future

## Key features

- Unlock and start Tesla with one tap
- Lock car with a tap
- Today extension for quick access
- Siri support for commands
- Apple Watch climate control
- Check battery status and charging
- Watch Complications for quick info

## Recent user reviews (10 of 19)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/key-for-tesla/id1202595802/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work as e mail not recognized!!!!

*2024-10-19*

I don’t know how can be that e mail is not recognized but I use it every day. Seems to be a huge bug in China to use. How can I get the money back.

**Developer response:** Hi, did you choose china region?

### 5/5 — Version 2.0

*2023-11-08*

I have really liked this app, for what it is supposed to provide, however this update does not list the vehicles associated with the Tesla account upon logging in, it does show the page that used to show associated vehicles.

Please send your email address, as I cannot access it within the app or anywhere online.

**Developer response:** Use: joao3001 hotmail.com

It is also under contact support in the appstore

### 5/5 — Version 2.0

*2023-11-04*

I have really liked this app, for what it is supposed to provide, however this update does not list vehicles associated with the Tesla account upon logging in.

**Developer response:** Hi, can you send me an email so i can check your case?

### 4/5 — Not bad

*2023-11-02*

The app yields errors occasionally when attempting to connect with vehicle, but most of the time it’s fine. Would it be possible to add Bluetooth connectivity for lock-unlock-start? Such would be next level.

**Developer response:** Bluetooth would be hard as i have no way to test it. However if someone adds the code to the tesla swift library i would be able to do it

### 1/5 — No lockscreen widgets

*2023-08-05*

The photo shows lockscreen lock and unlock widgets but i cannt find them

**Developer response:** Hi!

Those are today widgets and not the new lockscreen widgets. They are only available for older ios versions. I will update them for ios 17 eventually

### 1/5 — Doesn‘t work at all

*2023-05-11*

Keep getting „a random error occurred „ when trying to log into account as first step

**Developer response:** Hi, sorry about this.
Update sent to the store with a fix. Should be out in a few days

### 5/5 — Recommande

*2023-03-07*

Superbe petite application à pas très chère. Marche bien et dépanne pour un accès rapide à l ouverture et fermeture des portes 😊

### 5/5 — Works

*2021-09-10*

Latest version works like a charm. Perfect for when I need to unlock my car and don’t have my phone in my pocket

### 1/5 — Useless.

*2021-06-28*

Doesn’t work, at all. Period.

**Developer response:** Hi,
Can you restart your watch and iphone? If this does not work can you contact me via email or messenger?

### 5/5 — Function suggestion

*2021-03-24, version 1.13.1*

Can you add the function “open frunk without confirmation and with iPhone locked “ and “open trunk without confirmation and with iPhone locked”?

Thanks for your creativity

## Frequently asked questions about Key for Tesla

### What Tesla vehicles are supported by Key for Tesla?

Key for Tesla currently supports pre-2021 Model S and Model X vehicles. Support for Model 3/Y and 2021+ S/X is not currently available but may be added in the future.

### What devices are compatible with Key for Tesla?

The app is compatible with iPhone 5S or newer with Touch ID, iPhone X and newer with Face ID, and Apple Watches 2 and above. It also supports iPod Touch.

### How does Key for Tesla handle user credentials?

Key for Tesla stores your authentication token and password (if provided) using iOS secure Keychain. It uses Tesla's MFA authentication to create an access token and never has direct access to your credentials.

### How often does the battery level complication update on Apple Watch?

The battery level complication on Apple Watch updates every 30 minutes. It pauses updates between 00:00 and 08:00, and this behavior can be configured within the iPhone app.

### Can I control my car's climate with Key for Tesla?

Yes, you can start and stop the climate control for your Tesla directly from your Apple Watch. This feature is also accessible via Siri commands and additional Siri Shortcuts.

### Does Key for Tesla have ads?

No, Key for Tesla does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application designed for a seamless user experience.

### What is the price of Key for Tesla?

Key for Tesla is available for a one-time purchase of $1.99. This grants you access to all its features for controlling your compatible Tesla vehicle.

### How does Key for Tesla compare to the official Tesla app?

Key for Tesla aims to provide faster access to core functions like unlocking and starting your vehicle, often requiring only one tap compared to the official app's multiple steps and loading times.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.9 — 2025-07-27

Updated Tesla auth endpoint to the new version

### 2.8 — 2025-06-26

Fix for some vehicles not showing up

### 2.7 — 2025-06-23

Fix wake up of the car not working in all scenarios
Fix vehicle change in the apple watch app not being applied right away

### 2.6 — 2025-06-19

Fixed state fetching after Tesla API changes; Try fixing vehicles not showing up

### 2.5 — 2025-05-15

Fixed vehicle selection not working
Add Login Tesla account password/MFA autofill via a new Login method

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