Why Can't My Tesla Unlock When the Phone is Nearby?

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Reasons why a phone cannot unlock a Tesla when nearby include: other apps cutting off the network, poor network signal, or signal interference. Tesla can be unlocked using a key, key card, or phone proximity. Reasons why the phone cannot unlock the car when nearby: Other apps on the phone may have cut off the wireless network. Try closing all apps, turning off Bluetooth, and then restarting Bluetooth and re-pairing with the Tesla app. The location may have poor network signal—areas like underground garages often experience network interruptions, making it impossible to unlock without a connection. Signal interference may also be present, such as near high-voltage towers or transformers, where strong magnetic fields can disrupt phone signals. Functions of the Tesla key: Summon feature: By holding the top of the key for three seconds, the owner can wake the vehicle, which will then move forward or backward and approach the owner. Open the trunk: Double-clicking the front of the key opens the front trunk. Unlock or lock: A single click on the front of the key unlocks or locks the vehicle. Open the door: When the owner approaches the car with the key, the vehicle senses the key and automatically opens the doors.