Watchla App for Tesla Overview

This is an overview of the Watchla App for Telsa. It gives you pretty much full control over your Tesla from your AppleWatch. It even helps you to easily use SIri to control your car.
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[@ea3928]

I have this too. Previously I had connectivity issues. However after the addition of Bluetooth connectivity it's more robust. Highly recommend this app. It's one of the cheaper apps too.

[@notacarguy_au]

Yeah, the price was a big selling factor for me. I also use Tessie, but that's $90 per year subscription. This being a once off payment was a good selling point for me.

[@stephendean7756]

Love your videos mate excellent.

[@jean-pierrehuppe1453]

I don't know if that question has been asked. Can I use that app to open the door of a 2016 Tesla S. I have a key fob instead of a card????

[@notacarguy_au]

Sorry, but I don't know. Have you tried asking the developer of the app?

[@martinpreston2058]

Well done Lee. Another great demo. Watchla seems the best Tesla Apple Watch app to get.

[@notacarguy_au]

Thanks Martin, I also use an App called Tessie, which I will also do a video for, but it's a bit more involved so may take a bit of time to do that one. Also there are advantages to both apps for different reasons. Glad you found the video helpful. ☺️

[@SameinPriester-ms5yr]

😂 technically you don’t need socks. So true.

[@notacarguy_au]

Yeah, but we still wear them alot. 🤣

[@tonkerdog1]

Being able to open the car with my watch is the only reason I’d download this app.

[@notacarguy_au]

That's pretty much the only reason I got it too. 😉

[@ilarivestu5088]

Hi! Anyone got idea why my siri commands dont work? I did every step like on this video. If i try say to my siri like " unlock my tesla" or " open the trunk" happens nothing. Siri just says that dont know what to do.

[@kitusuneeta2878]

Hi, I m having the same issue and it’s driving me nuts😂😂

[@notacarguy_au]

Have you added the Siri commands in the App on the phone? There is also an FAQ in the top right hand corner of the Siri Shortcuts section of the phone app which may have a solution. Hope that helps.

[@bigdogmitch2]

It doesn’t respond to any commands

[@notacarguy_au]

Sorry to hear about that. Have you tried reaching out to the developers?

[@bentles]

Been watching your channel for a while. Wanted a Tesla for ever. Finally got delivery of my 2024 model 3 long range yesterday. And here I am again watching all your vids again for info haha.

[@notacarguy_au]

So glad my videos could help. Hope you enjoy your car as much as we enjoy ours.

[@vinpierke1383]

Using the Bluetooth function you can unlock the car when it asks for the keycard by simply tapping the Tesla icon on your watch…. (For me the most useful function 😉)

[@notacarguy_au]

Thanks for the info! Great that it seems to have different features for different needs.

[@Dumdadum76]

4:34 try opening your car when you’re on the phone. I always have to hang up to unlock the car, and call back. Don’t know if it’s just me?

[@notacarguy_au]

I haven't had that, and I know I've gotten into the car a few times when on a call. Sorry you're having that issue.

[@cakra321]

If I go for a walk, if I go for a bike ride, I do not take my phone with me. I take my headset with me and I can make phone calls with my Apple Watch. Maybe you didn’t know it could do that

[@notacarguy_au]

I don't have the the cellular Apple Watch, which you need to make the phone calls without the phone. I got one when they first came out, but I found that I used the cellular function so rarely that it wasn't worth paying for it for me.

[@Hazcaljor66]

Hi Lee, great video and have been watching a lot of your stuff before my new MYLR arrives in a couple of weeks 😊. Is it safe to sign in with your Tesla credentials? How do you create a token please? Look forward to your next video. I am in the UK 🇬🇧 😀

[@notacarguy_au]

Hi, good question. I don't remember how to create a token, but I Googled it and that's how I found out how to do it. ☺️ In regards to how safe, or not it may be to sign in with you credentials, I think it's up to you to decide. I know that seems like a bit of a cop out, but here we are. ☺️ Where possible I use the token and where not in some instances I will sign in. Having said that I would also highly recommend you use MFA on every account that supports it. There is always that balance between security and convenience. 🤷🏻 Hope you enjoy your Model Y as much as we are when it arrives. ☺️

[@davidrcook8126]

You are my hero. I have been trying to figure this out for a week. You made it all happen. Thank you!!!!!!

[@notacarguy_au]

That's very kind of you to say, glad I could be of help.

[@markpirola8152]

Just started using it M3 with AW9. Very reliable combo. Very happy.

[@notacarguy_au]

Glad to hear it. 👍🏻

[@fanatix9999]

With the Open door function, will it open ALL DOORS regardless of whether on the Tesla System you only allow driver side to be unlocked?

[@notacarguy_au]

I don't know, I'll have to check. But I think it does. I know when I've gone to the car with my son, we both get in and he's opening his door at the back. But I will have to double check to confirm. I think also that may be a setting that you can set in the car itself?

[@neverland241]

for me it’s if my phone dies as double back up cuz i’ve lost my wallet b4

[@notacarguy_au]

Yes there are quite a few reasons why this may be handy. ☺️

[@TeslAndre]

Hello and thank you for this video. I am disappointed that this application is not in French. ☹️ 👍

[@notacarguy_au]

Yes, sorry about that. Perhaps if you reached out to the developer they could do something about that?

[@alexdeguzman3676]

I just bought an apple watch for my dad (cellular).. Can this app function as a 'phone as key' without the phone? (im not an apple user) ...as in, just walk up to the car whilst wearing the apple watch, it unlocks, you start it, without touching anything?

[@notacarguy_au]

I believe that if you turn on the bluetooth function and connect it to the car as a key then it should work like that.

[@JosephTMeiroseIV]

Yes. I have a new Apple Watch Ultra and just finished setting up my watch as a backup key. It works beautifully.

[@jimgargalionis3520]

Can this help find the car in a large carpark ,likeThe Watch app for Tesla ?

[@notacarguy_au]

I don't think it has that function. Sorry.

[@MrCg006]

Can anyone chime in on the toll it takes on the Cars battery when we leave that "wake on background" option is on?

[@notacarguy_au]

I have it on and haven't found a major drain on battery, but then again, I am not checking or using the app that often and so it's not waking in the background that often.🤷🏻

[@MrCg006]

@@notacarguy_au I know the car looses about 1% daily. Gonna take a crack at it too. I only ever use the app when i need it. its more of a PlanB when i leave the phone behind.

[@ohdan3196]

i totally get the socks analogy. that's how people buy alot of accessories for their teslas.

[@notacarguy_au]

LOL 🤣. Very true. Some are good in that they make things easier and some not so much. Hard to know some times. ☺️

[@Kaulana478]

I initially was wondering when I would not have my phone. I realized that when going on a run, I often just have my watch and leave my phone in the car.

[@notacarguy_au]

Yeah it's one of those things that may not be that useful all the time, but it is nice to have those times when you do need it. ☺️

[@SaltAndVi]

if your phone is in the car, can't anyone open the doors?

[@notacarguy_au]

@@SaltAndVi I suppose they could. Best not to forget your phone in the car. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@gibsonpraise6167]

How you like them Apples? love the posters (I'm an ACMT) - your review just made me download the app- thanks.

[@notacarguy_au]

Awesome, glad you liked it. ☺️ I used to be a server tech, a long, long, long time ago. 🤣

[@gibsonpraise6167]

@@notacarguy_au I would like to add that please pair the BlueTooth function because last night I tried to open charge port and trunk via Watch but it it was delayed and not til 45 min later my wife told me that they were open! but now I have paired it and it works like a charm!

[@notacarguy_au]

@@gibsonpraise6167 Thanks for letting me know,. That's good info.

[@jonphanspromotions]

Does it support apple watch 3 series?

[@notacarguy_au]

Hi, I did a quick Google and checked the Watchla FAQ. I couldn't find any info about which watch models are compatible. So I am afraid I don't know. But if you're still on a series 3, it's well past time to upgrade anyways, right? 😉

[@usinebob]

Is that 5.99 per month or a one time charge?

[@notacarguy_au]

It's a one time charge, which is nice. ☺️

[@OngBakThaiWarrior]

Is there a Wear OS version or alternative ?

[@notacarguy_au]

I had a brief look on their store and couldn't find anything. But then again I don't know Android very well so it could be that I looked in th wrong place.

[@kennykolourinc1250]

great review…very well done in detail. i have decided to use this app & will watch ur review again while setting it up. thank you

[@notacarguy_au]

Thanks Kenny, very glad to you found it helpful. After making the video, I decided to use the app to setup my watch as another bluetooth key. Even though in the video I thought it wouldn't use it that often it is actually useful sometimes. For example when I want to quickly go outside and get something from the car. I can now leave my phone on my desk and have my watch be the device the unlocks the car. Hope you find it as useful as I have. ☺️

[@kennykolourinc1250]

@@notacarguy_au I had the same situation went to my car with no key or iPhone the Watchla opened my door. Hate to be repetitive but I watched your video 3 times learning more each time I watched it…great job thanks

[@usinebob]

Another excellent video

[@notacarguy_au]

Thank you for the kind comment.

[@firstime911]

can it use summon feature?

[@notacarguy_au]

I don't think so.

[@mg75ification]

Thank you, v informative. Is it possible to use the watch to unlock while keeping phone in car? I often drive to remote locations for hiking etc..

[@tarquinminas]

thanks

[@notacarguy_au]

You're welcome, glad you found it helpful.

[@doop6995]

very cool

[@notacarguy_au]

Thanks