cover.
Media settings appear on the mobile app to pause, play, rewind, fast forward, and adjust the volume of the media currently
playing in the vehicle. You may need to enable Media settings by touching Audio Settings > Options > Allow Mobile Control.
For supported video sources, send videos to Tesla Theater by sharing the link through the mobile app. Navigate to the movie,
show, or video you want to play on your phone and touch the share button. Share the video with the Tesla app and it appears
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Profile
In the Profile tab located at the top corner, you can:
• Switch to a different vehicle associated with your Tesla account, if you have access to more than one.
• Navigate the Tesla Shop.
• Manage your account information and view your order history.
• View and customize notifications you receive under the Settings tab, such as Calendar sync, when your security alarm has
been triggered, charging updates, and new software updates. You can start updates from afar and check its progress.

Controls
The Controls tab allows you to do the following:
• Open the front or rear trunk.
• Open or close the tonneau cover.
• Open the tailgate.
• Open or close the powered frunk.
• Turn on and check the status of the A/C power outlets.
• Control the bed lights.
• Lock or unlock CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y from afar.
NOTE: Your vehicle does not automatically re-lock if you unlock from the mobile app.
• Open or close the charge port.
• Flash the lights or honk the horn to find where CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y is parked.
• Enable Keyless Driving.
NOTE: Keyless Driving can be used when you do not have your key or to bypass PIN to Drive in cases where you forgot your
PIN or your touchscreen is unresponsive (see PIN to Drive on page 661).
• Open and close your garage door if your vehicle has a programmed HomeLink connection, if available (see Smart Garage
on page 365).
• Vent the windows.

Climate
You can check the interior temperature and heat or cool the cabin before driving (even if it’s in a garage), control the seat
heaters, and defrost the windshield:
• Enable or disable Defrost Cardefrost, which helps melt snow, ice, and frost on the windshield, windows, and mirrors, by
swiping up from the bottom of the screen.
• Enable or disable Dog Mode or Camp Mode.
• Enable Cabin Overheat Protection, which prevents the cabin from getting too warm in hot ambient conditions. You can
choose whether you want the A/C or just the fan to run when the temperature in the cabin exceeds 105° F (40° C) or the
selected temperature (if available). See Operating Climate Controls on page 670Operating Climate Controls on page 1341
for more information.
• Vent or close the windows.Vent or close the sunroof.Vent the windows.
• Precondition the cabin to your desired temperature and turn on or off the steering wheelsteering yoke (or steering wheel)
and seat heaters (if equipped).
• Enable or disable Defrost Truck, which helps melt snow, ice, and frost on the windshield, windows, and mirrors, by swiping
up from the bottom of the screen.
• Enable or disable Dog Mode or Camp Mode.

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• Enable Cabin Overheat Protection, which prevents the cabin from getting too warm in hot ambient conditions. You can
choose whether you want the A/C to run when the temperature in the cabin exceeds 105° F (40° C) or the selected
temperature (if available). See Operating Climate Controls on page 1341.
• Vent or close the windows.
• Precondition the cabin to your desired temperature and turn on or off the steering wheel and seat heaters.
Using the mobile app to precondition CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y also warms the Battery as needed. The
mobile app will notify you once your vehicle has reached the desired preconditioning temperature.
NOTE: In some vehicles, depending on vehicle specifications and date of manufacture, using the mobile app to defrost
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y also thaws ice on the charge port latch. This is useful in extremely cold weather
or icy conditions in which the charge port latch can freeze in place, preventing you from removing or inserting the charge
cable.
NOTE: In extremely cold weather or icy conditions, it is possible that your charge port latch may freeze in place. In cases where
you cannot remove or insert the charge cable, or the vehicle is not Supercharging due to the latch being frozen in place, use
your Tesla mobile app to precondition your vehicle on HI for approximately 30-45 minutes (you must use your mobile app to
precondition the vehicle; setting your climate to HI using the touchscreen is not effective). This can help thaw ice on the
charge port latch so the charge cable can be removed or inserted.
NOTE: In extremely cold weather or icy conditions, it is possible that your charge port latch may freeze in place. In cases where
you cannot remove or insert the charge cable, or the vehicle is not Supercharging due to the latch being frozen in place, use
your Tesla mobile app to enable Defrost Car for approximately 30-45 minutes. This can help thaw ice on the charge port latch
so the charge cable can be removed or inserted.
NOTE: In extremely cold weather or icy conditions, it is possible that your charge port latch may freeze in place. In cases where
you cannot remove or insert the charge cable, or the vehicle is not Supercharging due to the latch being frozen in place, use
your Tesla mobile app to enable Defrost Truck for approximately 30-45 minutes. This can help thaw ice on the charge port
latch so the charge cable can be removed or inserted.

Location
Locate CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y with directions, or track its movement across a map.

Summon
You can park or retrieve CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y using Summon (see Summon on page 624Summon on
page 617) or Smart Summon (see Smart Summon on page 628Smart Summon on page 621).

Schedule
Enable scheduled charging or departure, and precondition the vehicle. See Scheduled Precondition and Charge on page
745Schedule at this Location on page 1378 for more information. Scheduled charging or departure can also be saved based on
a preferred location.

Security
The Security tab allows you to do the following:
• Pair your phone to the vehicle (see Phone Key on page 109).
• Enable or disable Sentry Mode (see How to Use Sentry Mode (With a USB Flash Drive) on page 665).
• Enable or disable Valet Mode (see Valet Mode on page 515).
• Enable or disable Speed Limit Mode and receive notifications when the vehicle's driving speed is within approximately 3
mph (5 km/h) of your selected maximum speed (see Speed Limit Mode on page 661).
• Disable Phone Key, if needed (such as when you do not want the vehicle to automatically unlock whenever your phone is
nearby).

Upgrades
View and purchase the latest upgrades available for your vehicle, such as full self-driving.

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Service
See Schedule Service on page 753 for information on how to schedule service through the mobile app.

Roadside
View roadside resources and request roadside assistance (where applicable). For more information on Roadside Assistance,
see Contacting Tesla Roadside Assistance on page 932.

Granting Access to a Second Driver
Add and remove access permission for an additional driver from the Tesla mobile app.
NOTE: Tesla mobile app version 4.3.1 or higher is required. Additional drivers can either use a previously registered Tesla
Account or use the app to create a new Tesla Account.
To add an additional driver, in the Tesla mobile app from the vehicle home screen, go to Security > Add Driver and follow the
onscreen instructions.
NOTE: The additional driver has access to all app features except purchasing upgrades.
To remove access, use the mobile app and go to Security > Manage Drivers and follow the onscreen instructions.

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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is available as a data connection method and is often faster than cellular data networks. Connecting to Wi-Fi is
especially useful in areas with limited or no cellular connectivity. To ensure fast, reliable delivery of software and map updates,
Tesla recommends leaving CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y connected to a Wi-Fi network whenever possible (for
example, when parked at home).
To connect to a Wi-Fi network:
1. Touch Controls > Wi-Fi. CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y begins to scan and display detected Wi-Fi networks
that are within range.
NOTE: If a known Wi-Fi network does not appear in the list, move CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y closer to
the access point or consider using a range extender.
NOTE: When connecting to a 5GHz network (if available), check which channels are supported in your region.
5GHz Network Channels Supported
36-48

52-64

100-140

149-165

✓

✓

✓

✓

2. Find and tap the the Wi-Fi network you want to use in Searching for Wi-Fi Networks or add it manually in Add Wi-Fi
Networks, enter the password (if necessary), then touch Confirm. When successfully connected, the Wi-Fi network shows
in Known Wi-Fi Networks along with a green check. Whenever the network is within range,
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y connects to it automatically.
NOTE: CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y does not currently support connections to captive Wi-Fi networks (a
captive Wi-Fi, commonly used by public hotspots, requires you to access a custom web portal and agree to terms of
service prior to allowing you to log in).
NOTE: If more than one previously connected network is within range, CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y connects
to the one most recently used.
NOTE: At Tesla Service Centers, CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y automatically connects to the Tesla Service WiFi network.

Hotspots
Instead of a Wi-Fi network, you can also use a mobile hotspot (subject to fees and restrictions of your carrier). After
connecting to your hotspot, select Remain Connected in Drive, if you want to keep the connection active while you are driving.

Troubleshooting Tips
If your vehicle's Wi-Fi connection is slow or it fails to connect, try these tips.
• On the touchscreen, check the number of Wi-Fi icon bars (signal strength). If the bars are low, consider adding a Wi-Fi
access point closer to the vehicle to improve the signal.
• Restart the touchscreen (see Restarting the Touchscreen or Instrument Panel on page 34Touchscreen on page 1114).
• Remove the Wi-Fi connection and reconnect. Touch Controls > Wi-Fi, select your network and Forget Network then
reconnect by touching your network in Known Networks.
• Try a different Wi-Fi network.

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Bluetooth
Bluetooth® Compatibility
You can use various Bluetooth devices in CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y provided it is paired and
within operating range. For example, you can pair your Bluetooth-capable phone so you can use it hands-free.
In addition to phones, you can pair other Bluetooth-enabled devices with CybertruckModel SModel XModel
3Model Y. For example, you can pair an iPod Touch, iPad, Android tablet, etc. from which you can play music.

Before using your phone or other Bluetooth device with CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y, you must pair it. Pairing
sets up CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y to communicate with supported Bluetooth-capable devices. You can pair
up to ten Bluetooth phones. Unless you've specified a specific phone as a Priority Device, or if the phone specified as Priority
Device is not within range, CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y always connects to the last phone that was used
(provided it is within range). To connect to a different phone, see Switching Between Paired Devices on page 361.
NOTE: Authenticating your phone to use as a key (see Keys on page 109Keys on page 1144) does not allow you to use the
phone hands-free, play media from it, etc. You must also pair it as described below.
NOTE: On many phones, Bluetooth turns off if the phone’s battery is low.
NOTE: Although Bluetooth typically supports wireless communication over distances of up to approximately 30 feet
(nine meters), performance can vary based on the phone, or other device, you are using.
NOTE: CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y can pair up to twenty Bluetooth devices at a time but only allows two
devices to connect simultaneously (such as one phone and one controller or two controllers) to each front and rear
touchscreen (if equipped).
CAUTION: Do not leave your paired phone in your vehicle (for example, if you are hiking or at the beach). If you must
leave your phone in the vehicle, disable Bluetooth and/or turn the phone off.

Pairing a Phone or Bluetooth Device
Pairing allows you to use your Bluetooth-capable phone hands-free to make and receive phone calls, access your contact list,
recent calls, etc. It also allows you to play media files from your phone. Once a phone is paired,
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y can connect to it whenever the phone is within range.
1. To pair a phone or a Bluetooth device, sit inside CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y and ensure the touchscreen is
on.
2. Unlock your phone and enable Bluetooth (typically in Settings on your phone).
NOTE: On some phones, this may require you to go to Bluetooth Settings for the remainder of the procedure.
3. On the touchscreen, touch Controls > Bluetooth to automatically start Bluetooth scanning for new devices.
4. Wait for your phone to be listed and touch Connect.
5. Check that the number displayed on your phone matches the number on the touchscreen. Then, on your phone, confirm
that you want to pair.
6. If prompted on your phone, specify whether you want to allow CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y to access your
personal information, such as calendar, contacts and media files (see Importing Contacts and Recent Calls on page 361).
When paired, CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y lists your phone under Controls > Bluetooth > Paired Devices.
To change the settings of a paired device, go to Controls > Bluetooth > Paired Devices and expand the dropdown next to the
device's name.
If you are experiencing issues importing or connecting to Bluetooth, see Troubleshooting Bluetooth on page 361 for more
information.
For vehicles manufactured prior to approximately April 2018: If Bluetooth takes an exceptionally long time to pair, reset
Bluetooth functionality by touching Controls > Service > Reset Bluetooth. You may need to wait a few minutes. Once reset, try
pairing to CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y again. After you reset Bluetooth, CybertruckModel SModel XModel
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Importing Contacts and Recent Calls
Once a phone is paired, go to Controls > Bluetooth > Paired Devices and expand the dropdown next to the device's name to
specify whether you want to allow access to your phone’s contacts, recent calls and text messages. If you allow access, you
can use the phone app to make calls and send messages to people in your list of contacts and on your recent calls list (see
Phone, Calendar, and Web Conferencing on page 363). Before contacts can be imported, you may need to either set your
phone to allow syncing, or respond to a popup on your phone to confirm that you want to sync contacts. This varies depending
on the type of phone you are using. For details, refer to the documentation provided with your phone.
If you are having trouble importing contacts or pairing with Bluetooth, see Troubleshooting Bluetooth on page 361 for more
information.

Disconnecting or Unpairing a Bluetooth Device
If you want to disconnect your phone or Bluetooth device, but keep it paired, touch Disconnect in your phone's Bluetooth
settings dropdown on the touchscreen (Controls > Bluetooth > Paired Devices > Your phone). If you no longer want to use your
device with CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y, touch Forget Device and follow the instructions. Once you forget a
device, you must pair it again if you want to use it with CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y (see Pairing a Phone or
Bluetooth Device on page 360).
NOTE: Your phone automatically disconnects when you leave CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y.
NOTE: Unpairing the phone has no effect on using the phone as a key. To forget an authenticated phone, see Managing Keys
on page 126Managing Keys on page 1146.

Switching Between Paired Devices
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y automatically connects to a phone that you designated as Priority Device. If you
have not set a phone as a priority, CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y connects to the last phone to which is was
connected, provided it is within operating range and has Bluetooth turned on. If the last phone is not within range, it attempts
to connect with the next phone that it has been paired with.
To connect to a different phone, touch Controls > Bluetooth > Paired Devices. Select the phone you want to connect to, then
touch Connect. If the phone you want to connect to is not listed, you must pair the phone. See Pairing a Phone or Bluetooth
Device on page 360.
When connected, the Bluetooth settings screen displays the Bluetooth symbol next to the phone's name to show that
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y is connected to the phone.

Troubleshooting Bluetooth
Your vehicle uses Bluetooth and BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) to seamlessly connect your smartphone to
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y. Due to several potential factors, Bluetooth or BLE may sometimes disconnect or
experience issues in the pairing process. Connecting to Bluetooth allows your vehicle to use phone functions such as audio,
phone calls, calendars, text messages, etc.
BLE is used for passive functions like phone key.
NOTE: Do not unpair your vehicle to your phone or remove it as phone key without a working key card nearby.
Try the following to troubleshoot Bluetooth, starting with your smartphone.
Smartphone Troubleshooting
Bluetooth may not connect due to settings and updates on your smartphone:
• Enable Bluetooth on your phone. If already enabled, disable and re-enable Bluetooth again.
• Ensure Airplane Mode is turned off.
• Charge your phone; if your phone battery is too low, it may not support Bluetooth functions.
• Pair your device properly. If already paired, try unpairing and re-pairing again.
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• Check that your vehicle's sound system is selected as the audio output source.
• Ensure your phone's settings allow for Bluetooth (ex: data is turned on or you are connected to Wi-Fi).
• Turn your phone off and on again.
• Ensure location permissions set to “Always On” for the mobile app.
Tesla Mobile App Troubleshooting
Check the Tesla mobile app:
• Confirm the Tesla mobile app is up to date on software.
• Verify you're logged into the Tesla mobile app while using your phone key.
• Ensure the Tesla app is running in the background.
• Double check that you have completely set up your profile in the mobile app and properly configured your settings.
Vehicle Troubleshooting
Your vehicle's settings may affect its ability to pair with your smartphone:
• Charge CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y: If the vehicle Battery is too low, you may lose Bluetooth function.
• Update vehicle software and make sure it is always up to date. Check for new software updates by navigating to Controls >
Software.
• Restart the touchscreen. See Touchscreen on page 24.
• Reboot your vehicle.
If Bluetooth still does not work, unpair from your vehicle AND smartphone. Then try re-pairing both again.
For BLE phone key issues, when in the vehicle, navigate to Controls > Locks and remove your phone as "Phone as Key". Then
set it back up again. But only do this while you are in the vehicle and have a reliable back up key available (such as a key card).

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Phone, Calendar, and Web Conferencing
Using the Phone App
When your phone is connected to CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y using Bluetooth (see Bluetooth
on page 360), and you have allowed access to information on your phone (see Importing Contacts and Recent
Calls on page 361), you can use the phone app to display and make a hands-free call to anyone listed on your
phone.

• Calls: Displays recent calls in chronological order with the most recent call listed first.
• Messages: Displays message in chronological order with the most recent message listed first. You can view, send, and
receive text messages. Instead of typing a text message, touch the microphone button on the right side of the steering
wheelsteering yoke (or steering wheel) to enter text using your voice.
WARNING: To minimize distraction and ensure the safety of occupants as well as other road users, do not view or
send text messages when the vehicle is in motion. Pay attention to road and traffic conditions at all times when
driving.
• Contacts: Contacts are listed in alphabetical order and can be sorted by first name or last name. You can also choose a
letter on the right side of the list to quickly scroll to the names that begin with the selected character. When you touch a
name on your contacts list, the contact's available number(s) displays on the right pane, along with other available
information (such as address). Touch the contact's number to make a call.
• Favorites: Displays the contacts from your phone that you have identified as Favorites.
• Calendar: Displays calendar entries from your phone (see Calendar on page 364). If an entry includes a phone number or an
address, you can make a phone call, or navigate to a destination, by touching the corresponding information in the calendar
entry.

Making a Phone Call
You can make a phone call by:
• Speaking a voice command (see Voice Commands on page 97). Voice commands are a convenient, hands-free way to call
or text your contacts.
• Selecting a contact or recent call from the menu on your right scroll button (see Using Right Steering Wheel Buttons on
page 385).
• Touching a phone number shown in a list in the phone app - Contacts, Calls, or Calendar.
• Using the CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y on-screen dialer in the Phone app.
NOTE: If it is safe and legal to do so, you can also initiate a call by dialing the number or selecting the contact directly from
your phone.
NOTE: You can also make a phone call by touching a pin on the map and choosing the phone number (if available) on the popup
screen.

Receiving a Phone Call
When your phone receives an incoming call, the instrument panel and touchscreen displaytouchscreen displays the caller’s
number or name (if the caller is in your phone’s contact list and CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y has access to
your contacts).
Touch one of the options on the touchscreen to Answer or Ignore the call. Depending on the phone you are using and what
speakers you used for your most recent call, your phone may prompt you to choose which speakers you want to use for the
incoming call.
WARNING: Stay focused on the road at all times while driving. Using or programming a phone while driving, even with
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WARNING: Follow all applicable laws regarding the use of phones while driving, including, but not limited to, laws that
prohibit texting and require hands-free operation at all times.

In Call Options
When a call is in progress, you can display the call menu on the instrument panel by pressing the top button on the right side
of the steering wheel. Then roll the right scroll button and choose an option (see Using Right Steering Wheel Buttons on page
385). To adjust the call volume, roll the steering wheel's left scroll button during a call.

In Call Options
When a call is in progress, the call displays on the touchscreen. To adjust the call volume, roll the left scroll button during a
call. Tilt the left scroll button left to mute/unmute and tilt right to end the call.

Calendar
The calendar displays scheduled events from your phone’s (iPhone® or Android™) calendar for the current and
next day. The calendar is conveniently integrated with the phone app so you can dial into your meeting from a
Calendar entry. It is also integrated with the navigation system so you can navigate to the event's location.

1. Ensure your phone is paired to CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y.
2. Ensure you are logged into the Tesla mobile app.
3. In your Tesla mobile app, touch Profile > Settings > Calendar Sync.
NOTE: To ensure you have access to all of the calendar's features, it is recommended that you use the most recent version
of the mobile app.
4. On your phone, go to Settings and allow access/give permission to share your calendar with the Tesla mobile app. The
mobile app can then periodically (and automatically) send calendar data from your phone to
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y.
If a calendar event includes an address, a navigation arrow displays to indicate that you can touch the address to navigate to
the event's location.
If an event has a uniquely specified address and takes place within two hours of you entering your vehicle and preparing to
drive, CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y automatically routes you to the event's address (see Automatic Navigation
on page 705).
Touch an event's information icon to display all notes associated with the event. If the notes include one or more phone
numbers, the information icon shows a phone icon and the calendar displays the first phone number found. Touch to initiate a
phone call. You can also initiate a phone call by touching any number in an event's notes popup screen (this is especially useful
for conference calls). If notes include a web link, you can touch the link to open it in the Web browser.

Zoom
Seamlessly take meetings and calls through your vehicle's touchscreen. To set up, touch the Zoom app and sign
in or enter the meeting ID. You can even access meetings shown on your calendar or in text messages by
touching the Zoom link. Your vehicle's cabin camera can be used in calls over Zoom only when
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y is Parked. When the vehicle is shifted out of Park in the middle of a
Zoom call, the cabin camera turns off and you switch to audio only. Use the touchscreen to turn on/off the
video, mute/unmute yourself, and customize various preferences for your meeting.
WARNING: Do not to use the video function when the vehicle is “temporarily parked” on a public road (such as when the
vehicle is parked along the curb or in a spot that is not a designated parking spot)..
WARNING: Stay focused on your surroundings and follow all applicable laws while driving, including, but not limited to,
laws that require hands-free operation at all times.

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Smart Garage
myQ
If equipped, CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y can intelligently connect to your myQ® smart garage.

myQ is a smart garage control system that works seamlessly with CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y, and allows you
to remotely monitor and control your garage door from the vehicle's touchscreen or a paired phone. This is convenient if you
forget to close your garage door, want to allow friends and family inside, or need to open and close it remotely (such as when
receiving a package). By linking myQ with CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y, the garage door can detect your
vehicle nearby and automatically open or close to accommodate.
Follow these steps to set up myQ on your vehicle:
1. Your garage door must be myQ compatible. Navigate to Controls > Garage icon. Use the myQ Compatibility tool (https://
www.myq.com/app/myq-compatibility) to determine this.
2. Ensure your garage is Wi-Fi compatible. myQ uses Wi-Fi to communicate with your smart phone and vehicle. Some
garages will have a Wi-Fi or myQ symbol on the hub. Your garage must have a strong Wi-Fi signal to control and monitor
your garage through your vehicle.
NOTE: If your garage is not compatible, you may be able to purchase an external myQ hub to use this feature.
3. Download the myQ app from your smart phone's app store. Use the app to set up your account information and pair the
garage to your phone. myQ requires a paid subscription, which you can purchase in the app.
4. Check that your vehicle is running the latest available software version and has Wi-Fi or LTE connectivity.
5. Touch the garage icon at the top of the touchscreen or navigateNavigate to Controls > Locks > myQ Connected Garage >
Link Account and follow the instructions to pair the garage with CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y. Once paired,
monitoring and controlling the garage becomes available on the touchscreen, where you can further customize myQ.
For more information, questions, or troubleshooting assistance, visit www.myQ.com/Tesla.

HomeLink Universal Transceiver
If your vehicle is equipped with the HomeLink® Universal Transceiver, you can operate up to three Radio
Frequency (RF) devices, including garage doors, gates, lights, and security systems.

NOTE: Depending on date of manufacture, market region, and options selected at time of purchase, some vehicles are not
equipped with a HomeLink Universal Transceiver.
WARNING: Do not use the HomeLink Universal Transceiver with a device that does not have safety stop and reverse
features. Using a device without these safety features increases the risk of injury or death.

Supported Modes
HomeLink supports three different transmit modes, which is how your vehicle and the RF device communicate. Selecting a
transmit mode is determined by your RF device's compatibility:
• Standard Mode: Use Standard Mode if your RF device is equipped with a remote control that must be used to operate the
device (for example, a remote-controlled garage door). This mode is the most commonly used transmit mode for HomeLink
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• D-Mode or UR-Mode: Use D-Mode or UR-Mode if the RF device does not have a remote control, and the receiver has a
"Learn" button (may also be called "Program" or "Smart"). D-Mode and UR-Mode function similarly in that
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y communicates directly with the device's receiver as opposed to the remote
control.
NOTE: D-Mode is used primarily in North America whereas UR-Mode is popular in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. To
determine the mode your device is compatible with, contact HomeLink by going to www.homelink.com or calling
1-800-355-3515.
Each of your devices can be set to a different mode. For example, your garage door can be set to Standard Mode, your front
gate can be set to D-Mode, etc. To change a transmit mode, touch the HomeLink icon at the top of the touchscreenControls
screen and select the device you want to change. Then, select Program and choose the desired mode for your device. Confirm
by touching Set Mode and follow the onscreen instructions.
For older vehicles, changing the mode for one device changes the mode for all devices, so be careful when changing transmit
modes. Devices not compatible with your selected mode may not work. Touch the HomeLink icon at the top of the
touchscreen, then touch Change Transmit Mode.
NOTE: Check the product information for your HomeLink device to determine which mode is compatible with your device.

Programming HomeLink
To program HomeLink®:

1. Park CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y so that the front bumper is in front of the device you want to program.
CAUTION: Your device might open or close during programming. Therefore, before programming, make sure that the
device is clear of any people or objects.
2. Check that the device's remote control has a healthy battery. Tesla recommends replacing the battery in the device's
remote control before Programming HomeLink.
3. Touch the HomeLink icon at the top of the touchscreenControls screen.
4. Touch Create HomeLink.
5. On the HomeLink screen, enter a name for the device, then touch Enter or Add New HomeLink.
6. Choose the mode you wish to use (Standard, D-Mode, or UR-Mode), then touch Set Mode.
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NOTE: If you see a screen called “Train the receiver” while programming the device, remember that this is a time-sensitive
step. After pressing the Learn/Program/Smart button on the device's remote control, you have only approximately 30
seconds to return to your vehicle and press Continue, and then press the trained HomeLink device name twice. Consider
having an assistant to ensure you can complete this step within 30 seconds.
8. Once your device is programmed, touch Save to complete the programming.
9. Ensure HomeLink works as expected. In some cases, you may need to repeat the programming process multiple times
before succeeding.
Once programmed, you can operate the device by touching its corresponding HomeLink icon on the touchscreen. HomeLink
remembers the location of your programmed devices. When you approach a known location, the HomeLink control on the
touchscreen automatically appears. When you drive away, it disappears.
NOTE: The HomeLink icon displays at the top of the touchscreen when CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y detects a
programmed HomeLink device within range, and the touchscreen is not already displaying the HomeLink screen or popup,
NOTE: For additional assistance or compatibility questions, contact HomeLink (www.homelink.com or call 1-800-355-3515).

Auto Opening and Closing
To operate a HomeLink device without using the touchscreen, you can automate the device to open as you approach, and
close as you drive away:
1. Touch the HomeLink icon at the top of the touchscreenControls screen, touch HomeLink Settings, then choose the device
you want to automate.
2. Adjust the device's HomeLink settings as needed:
◦ Select the Auto-open when arriving checkbox if you want the device to open as you approach.
◦ Touch the arrows to specify the distance you want CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y to be from the device
before it opens.
◦ Select the Auto-close when leaving checkbox if you want the device to close as you drive away.
◦ Select the Auto-fold mirrors checkbox if you want mirrors to fold when you arrive at the HomeLink location. This is
useful for narrow garages.
◦ Select the Chime for Auto-open and Auto-close checkbox if you want CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y to
sound a chime when a signal has been sent to open or close the device.
HomeLink remembers the vehicle’s GPS location at the time of pairing and uses this to determine the vehicle’s whereabouts in
relation to the HomeLink device. HomeLink does not detect and differentiate between opening and closing (ex: if Auto-open is
triggered and the door is already open, the door will close) but typically determines whether to auto-open or -close based on
the following:
Auto-Open: Detects when CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y approaches the garage door (or other HomeLink
device) within a specified distance. Auto-open initiates so long as the approaching vehicle is in Drive and HomeLink is
enabled. HomeLink does not trigger when the vehicle is already in the area.
Auto-Close: HomeLink triggers when the CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y shifts from Park into Reverse, and
moves at least 23 feet (seven meters) in Reverse.
NOTE: Changing gears multiple times while in the specified distance may interfere with Auto-close.
In situations where you don't want the device to automatically open or close, touch Skip Auto-Open or Skip Auto-Close at any
time during the count-down message.
NOTE: Do not rely on HomeLink to ensure the device fully closes.

Resetting the Location of the HomeLink Device
If you experience situations in which you sometimes drive up to your HomeLink device and it doesn't open, or the touchscreen
does not display a notification as you approach a programmed device, you may need to reset the device's location. To do so,
park as close as possible to the HomeLink device (garage door, gate, etc.) and display the HomeLink settings page by touching
the HomeLink icon at the top of the touchscreenControls screen. Touch the name of the device you want to reset, then touch
Reset Location.
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Deleting a Device
To delete a HomeLink device, touch the HomeLink icon at the top of the touchscreenControls screen, then touch HomeLink
Settings. Touch the name of the device you want to delete, then touch Delete.
NOTE: You can also perform a factory reset to erase your HomeLink settings, along with all other personal data (saved
addresses, music favorites, imported contacts, etc.). See Erasing Personal Data with a Factory Reset on page 40.
NOTE: For security reasons, delete your HomeLink devices if you sell your CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y.

Troubleshooting HomeLink
Standard Mode
In Standard Mode, CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y records the RF signal from your HomeLink device's remote
control. The touchscreen instructs you to stand in front of the vehicle, point the device's remote control at the front bumper,
and press and hold the button until the headlights flash. When the headlights flash, CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model
Y has learned the remote control and you can touch Continue on the touchscreen. If the headlights do not flash:
• Check the batteries in the remote control. It is a good idea to replace the batteries before you start programming.
• Ensure you are standing in front of CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y with the device's remote control
positioned within two inches (five cm) of the Tesla emblem.
• Press and hold the button on your device's remote control until the headlights flash. In some cases you must hold the
button on the remote control for up to three minutes.
NOTE: Some HomeLink remote controls require multiple short presses (approximately one second each press) instead of
one long duration press. If you are unsuccessful after multiple attempts of using long presses, try repeated presses of one
second each.
D-Mode and UR-Mode
In D-Mode and UR-Mode, the device’s receiver learns CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y. The touchscreen
instructs you to press the "Learn" button (may also be called "Program" or "Smart") on the device's receiver. If this does not
work, refer to the following guidelines:
• Park CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y with its bumper as close as possible to the garage door, gate, etc. that
you are trying to program.
• Make sure you are pressing the receiver's Learn/Program/Smart button. For instructions on how to put the receiver into
learning mode, refer to the product details provided with your RF device that you are trying to program.
• If you see a screen called "Train the receiver" while programming the device, remember that this is a time-sensitive step.
After pressing the Learn/Program/Smart button on the device's remote control or receiver, you only have approximately 30
seconds to return to your vehicle, press Continue, then press the trained HomeLink device name twice. Consider having
someone assist you with this step.
• Most devices stay in learning mode for only three to five minutes. Immediately after pressing the device's Learn/Program/
Smart button, follow the instructions displayed on the vehicle's touchscreen.
For additional assistance or compatibility questions, contact HomeLink (www.homelink.com or call 1-800-355-3515).