Managing Keys
To display a list of all keys that can access your Model Y, touch . An icon displays next to each key to indicate whether the key is a phone key, key card, or key fob (if available). Use this list to manage keys that have access to your Model Y.
Model Y supports up to 19 keys. When you reach this limit, you must delete a key before adding a new one.
Pairing a New Phone Key
To set up your smartphone as a key:
- Download the Tesla mobile app to your phone.
- Log into the Tesla mobile app using your
Tesla account username and password.NoteYou must remain logged in to your Tesla account to use your phone to access Model Y.NoteIf multiple vehicles are linked to your Tesla account, you must ensure that the vehicle you want the mobile app to access is currently selected on the mobile app.
- Ensure:
- Your phone's general Bluetooth settings are enabled.
- Bluetooth is enabled within your phone's settings for the Tesla mobile app. For example, on your phone, navigate to Settings, choose the Tesla mobile app, and ensure the Bluetooth setting is turned on.
- Access to your location is enabled. Open the Tesla mobile app in your phone's settings and select . For the best experience, keep the mobile app running in the background.
- Allow Mobile Access is enabled on the vehicle touchscreen ( ).
NoteModel Y communicates with your phone using Bluetooth. Keep in mind that your phone must have enough battery power to run Bluetooth and that many phones disable Bluetooth when the battery is low. - While inside or near the vehicle, open the Tesla mobile app and touch Set Up Phone Key on the main screen, or navigate to . Follow the prompts on the mobile app and vehicle touchscreen to set up your phone key.
Adding Keys from the Touchscreen
If you have a key card or key fob that is already paired with your vehicle, you can pair a new key using the touchscreen.
- On the touchscreen, touch .
- Scan your new key card or key fob on the
card reader located behind the cup holders on the top of the center console. After the new
key card or key fob is recognized, remove it from the card reader.NoteWhen adding a key fob, ensure it is at room temperature. Pairing a key fob that is very cold can be unsuccessful.
- Scan a key card or key fob that has already been paired to the vehicle to confirm new key pairing.
- When complete, the key list includes the new key. Touch the associated pencil icon to customize the name of the key.
Adding Keys from the Mobile App
In the event that you don't have a working key card or key fob, you can add a new key using the Tesla mobile app.
- While inside or near the vehicle, open the Tesla mobile app on your smartphone.
- In the mobile app, touch Security & Drivers, then touch Add Key Card.
- Scan your new key card or key fob on the card reader located behind the
cup holders on the top of the center console.NoteWhen adding a key fob, ensure it is at room temperature. Pairing a key fob that is very cold can be unsuccessful.
- When the key is paired successfully, the mobile app shows a confirmation message. Touch Done in the mobile app and remove the key card or key fob from the card reader.
- When complete, the key list on the touchscreen includes the new key. Touch the associated pencil icon to customize the name of the key.
Removing Keys
When you no longer want a key to access Model Y (for example, you lost your phone or key card, etc.), follow these steps to remove it.
- On the touchscreen, touch .
- In the key list, find the key that you would like to delete and touch its associated trash icon.
- When prompted, scan an authenticated key on the card reader to confirm the deletion. When complete, the key list no longer includes the deleted key.
Replacing Key cards
If you lose a key card, you can purchase replacement ones on the Tesla Shop. When ready to pair, simply follow the steps above. Remember to remove your old key cards from
for security purposes.