That'll teach him. I bet he won't sleep tonight.
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Tesla Plans to Release Apple Watch App That Will Work as a Digital Key
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You forgot to mention that this is a proprietary app that was developed MANY years before Apple came out with their implementation…
I, unfortunately, got one a few years ago. Totally regret it and can't wait to buy a new car.
No on is "teaching a lesson" you are just trying to sound clever at someone else's expense.
A person is making a choice as a consumer on where to spend their money. It matters. One consumer does not alter the outcome of a company the size of Tesla, but market trends are made up of a lot of "one consumer" elements. The billions of dollars a year spent to influence "one consumer" on how/where to spend their money says it is actually a VERY important decision.
Categorical statements about technologies like this are bad 😏
I have owned a Tesla and I will say that elements of it work great, other elements of it work "great" or at least good enough. However, it doesn't do everything I am looking for. The issue doesn't have to be "either/or" but Tesla's choice to not adopt CarPlay makes it either/or. I would prefer both/and. This wasn't the only reason I sold my Tesla, but it was certainly part of the decision making process.
I have used both and feel pretty objective since I only care about the software making my life better, not who it comes from. I could give to #$@% if it comes from Tesla, Apple, Audi, etc.... But the things you like are not the universal list of things that people care about. A good example is see Page3's response below. He cares about stuff that didn't make your list. From an "objective" point of view, Tesla does some stuff good, some stuff not good. Apple is the same. The only reason we are not allowed to have all of it is because of Tesla's choice which is objectively bad for consumers but good for Tesla.
Different strokes also applies to the software experience of the vehicle, correct?
I would also add Audible as that is the primary source of audio I consume in my car. When I got my Model X in 2017 it was Bluetooth only....bluetooth...the tech that was introduced to cars in early 2000's.... So Tesla is supposed to be a "tech" company but they force me to use Bluetooth or other workarounds to use any app they haven't been bothered to build something for when a totally good solution of letting CarPlay/Android Auto occupy part of the screen would solve the problem. Evidently Tesla is FINALLY getting an Audible app, but for me too little to late, I have happily been using the Audible app through CarPlay for six years and have no regrets.
Also I would add to the list of things that I don't enjoy about Tesla not offering their software AND CarPlay/Android Auto.....Calendar and Task integration without giving up on privacy. This is also VERY important to my daily workflow and I am not going to allow Tesla to mine data on me just so I can see something on the car screen. Another issues of being good for Tesla and bad for consumers. Not faulting them, they are a business who is trying to make money, but it also doesn't mean that their software meets all needs and that CarPlay/Android Auto doesn't still have a place in the mix.
Interesting! My 2011 Audi already offered a WLan connection inside the car, allowing for high-quality wireless audio. Wonder why Tesla would limit themselves to Bluetooth still in 2017.
I don't know for sure. However, in my experience Tesla seems to be like Apple in the sense that they expect their users to do it the way they deem "proper" and if you deviate from that then you pay the price. In the end, while I sipped on the kool aid for a while, there was just too much that screamed "BETA" about the entire experience. I chose to get out while I could still get a good value from the vehicle and haven't looked back since.
Using a vertical touch interface while you are driving seems like a poor idea when you can use knobs and buttons by feel.
The voice commands (which are excellent in a Tesla, if relatively simple) help with that, but since I went back to a regular vehicle, I am so happy to have buttons (and an engine that roars like a dragon).
No, you mean there are janky workarounds to get something approximating the experience of supported CarPlay.
There are ways to get CarPlay
The Tesla mapping solution is better than iOS's, at least in my opinion.
I didn't miss CarPlay so much when I had a Tesla--I missed the Podcast app (which came after I got rid of my last Elon-Mobile).
My car does have a screen--you can just operate it without using it to, you know, control the vehicle.
When I am running - I don't take my iPhone with me - too bulky - and only have my AppleWatch Ultra (with SIM) an my Airpods - my iPhone stays with BT turned off in the car.
Until now I always take my keycard with me - thats not a problem - but using my Watch to unlock would be even much better
A key is only useful if it works 100% of the time. If only 99.9%, then one needs to take the keycard as a reliable backup.
It is a pity Tesla has chosen not to implement Apple Car Key that would work reliably: works on the watchOS directly (so if there is app update or login problem, it still works); works if the watch runs out of battery.
Anyone knows why Tesla has chosen not to implement Apple Car Key?
I wonder if they can use both key types and what they would have to change car side for the support.
I've never had the phone key not work, even when I had no service and/or the car has no service. The only "fear" would be a dead phone, not that I have had that happen unexpectedly in quite a few years now.
Does Apple CarKey allow you to remote lock and unlock without the app installed?
None of that does anything to counter the fact that he's a giant Dbag. Rich person is rich... So what? He's a dickAnd I suppose you would never stoop to using Starling for internet access, Open AI, PayPal, or any medical technology developed on the ISS that had been delivered using a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket either. All created by evil Elon.
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The UWB system that is used in all current Teslas (save for the Y, which will be updated shortly), is technically equal to the Apple Car Key implementation.
I've been using Watch for Tesla which has been working great as a backup when I forget to bring my phone.
As for Carplay vs Tesla, I currently prefer the Tesla approach with the following improvements but not deal killers.
- Better quality for Spotify
- Plex
- Waze support or data for speed traps and other traffic events
As for Carplay vs Tesla, I currently prefer the Tesla approach with the following improvements but not deal killers.
- Better quality for Spotify
- Plex
- Waze support or data for speed traps and other traffic events
I don't know, but I exclusively used my iPhone as a "key" for my last Tesla. Then I went to pick up my 15 pro. I figured I would just download an icloud backup at home, as the Apple Store's wi-fi was SLAMMED on launch day.
But, um, well, the Tesla key was attached to the phone, which was not active (or at least had not downloaded a back up of my last phone).
Didn't really think that one through.
So edgy! But even though the founders of Ford and many German automakers were much bigger meanies, I’m guessing that was long enough ago that you’d consider their products if they were compelling to you?
This 1000%.
People here who say they wont buy one because of CarPlay have clearly never used the Tesla system/interface.
I recently rented a car that had CarPlay and I absolutely HATED it compared to the Tesla system.
Talk about people being close minded. 🙄