How to Add Android Auto to Tesla?

After owning a Tesla or a Tesla Model 3, the surprising fact is that it doesn't support Android Auto. There's nothing wrong with the Tesla software; it comes with a good UI and navigation apps. However, with familiarity, Tesla owners also expect the Android Auto app in their Tesla. If you are new to the platform, read our complete guide to what is Android Auto before following the steps below. With this step guide, you can now add Android Auto to Tesla.

1. Add Android Auto on Tesla [Step Guide]

• Connect your Android Phone to your Tesla
• Download & Install the TeslAA App
• Set Up the TeslAA App

If this method is not working with your Tesla or Tesla Model 3 with the latest software update, the best option is to use an external wireless Android Auto adapter.

2. Unlock the Full Android Auto Experience

• Tesla AA Adapter [Set Up Guide]
• Tesla Adapter Functionality Proof

Add Tesla on Android Auto [Step Guide]

Step 1: Connect your Android Phone to your Tesla

As the first step, you need to connect your Android to Bluetooth. If you are curious about how to do that, here is how you need to do that:

1. Go to your existing Tesla head unit
2. Go to the Radio application
3. Tap on the radio arrow pointing down
4. On the drop-down list select Bluetooth
5. Turn the Bluetooth on

Step 2: Download & Install the TeslAA App

There is an app called TeslAA that allows you to experience Android Auto on your Tesla.

1. Go to the Google Play Store
2. Search for TeslAA
3. Select "TeslAA Android Auto"
4. Tap on Install
5. Wait until the installation is done

Step 3: Set Up the TeslAA App

After installing the TeslAA app successfully on your Android phone:

Important: You need to function the TeslAA app and Tesla car head unit at the same time to get the results.

• Turn on the Wi-Fi hotspot on your Android
• Turn on the Wi-Fi icon at the top of the control screen
• Tesla will then scan and display detected WiFi networks
• Look whether your hotspot appears in the list on your Tesla head unit
• Select your Wi-Fi hotspot
• Enter the password (if you have already set up one)
• Tap on confirm
• Launch the Tesla for TeslAA Android Auto app
• Then you'll ask for some permissions
• Allow all of them
• Set up a VPN network
• Select on which BT to start the app
• Select your resolution (1080p works best)
• Go to the Browser on the Tesla head unit
• Navigate to androidwheels.com
• Bookmark this website (Then it's easy for future access)
• Now on your Android app on your phone tap start Service manually
• Then on the web page you'll see Android Auto from your phone

Even Elon Musk can launch Android Auto to Elon Musk's Tesla

Disclaimer: TeslAA app is a Google Play Store app. This app is not a third-party app and you can trust it.

InCar App

InCar app is an Android Auto simulation app that can use your Android device as the Android Auto screen. YouTube, Netflix, etc can also be used with this app.

InCar is good for users who don't have Android Auto or who like to watch videos in the car. You can install the InCar app for your Tesla car as the Android Auto screen.

Install InCar Android

You can find the step-by-step guide to installing the InCar Android app here. This is compatible with all Android phones and versions.