How to Quickly Wake Up Your Tesla Car Using the Tesla App (8 Different Ways)

The Tesla mobile app is a super handy tool that lets you control many things about your Tesla from your phone.

One of the most important things you can do with the app is “wake up“ your car. Teslas, like many modern gadgets, go to sleep to save energy when you’re not using them. That’s why you need to wake them up sometimes.

Why Wake Up Your Tesla?

You need to wake up your Tesla for a few key reasons:

• Remote Control: If you want to control things like the AC, locking and unlocking the doors, or using Summon (to move your car a short distance remotely), your car needs to be awake.
• Latest Info: To see the most up-to-date information about your car, like how much charge it has or where it is, you need to wake it up.
• Getting it Ready: If you want to warm up or cool down your car before you get in, you have to wake it up first.

8 Ways to Wake Up Your Tesla

Here are the ways you can wake up your Tesla using the mobile app:

1. Just Open the App: Usually, just opening the Tesla app on your phone will start the process of waking up your car. The app tries to connect to your car, and this often wakes it up.
2. Pull Down to Refresh: If just opening the app doesn’t wake up your Tesla right away, try pulling down on the main screen in the app. This is like refreshing a webpage and tells the app to try again to wake up your car.
3. Use the Controls: Using any of the controls in the app will almost certainly wake up your Tesla. Here are some examples:
4. Change the Temperature: Adjusting the temperature or turning on the AC/heater.
5. Lock or Unlock: Tapping the lock or unlock button.
6. Try Summon: Trying to use the Summon feature.
7. Check the Location: Looking at where your car is on the map.
8. The “Wake Up” Button (Sometimes): Some older versions of the app, or in certain situations, might have a “Wake Up” button. If you see it, just tap it to wake up your car.

Problems Waking Up Your Tesla?

If you’re having trouble waking up your Tesla, here’s what to check:

• Phone and Car Signal: Make sure both your phone and your Tesla have a good cell phone signal. A weak signal can make it hard for the app to wake up your car.
• App Updates: Make sure your Tesla app is the latest version. Old versions can have problems that stop you from waking up your car.
• Car Updates: Make sure your Tesla’s software is also up to date. Updates often improve how the app and car work together, including waking up.
• Tesla Service Problems: Sometimes, Tesla’s own systems might have problems. Check online to see if other people are having trouble waking up their cars.
• Restart Everything: Try closing and reopening the Tesla app, or even restarting your phone. This can sometimes fix small problems that prevent you from waking up your car.
• Car Battery: If your car’s 12V battery is very low, it might not respond to the app. This is rare.

Extra Tips for Waking Up Your Tesla

• More Than One Tesla: If you have more than one Tesla, make sure you’ve picked the right car in the app before trying to wake it up.
• Wi-Fi and Cell Phone Data: While the app mostly uses cell phone data, if your car is also connected to Wi-Fi, it can sometimes wake up faster.
• Energy Saving Mode: Teslas have settings to save energy, which can sometimes affect how fast they wake up. Usually, you don’t need to change these settings.

Important Things to Remember About Waking Up Your Tesla

• Sleep Mode Saves Energy: It’s normal for your Tesla to go to sleep. It’s designed to save power.
• How Long to Wake Up: How long it takes to wake up your Tesla can vary. It usually only takes a few seconds.
• App Changes: Tesla updates its app often, so things might look a little different over time.

In Conclusion

Waking up your Tesla with the app is usually quick and easy. By knowing these tips, you can easily control your car from your phone. The Tesla app is a great tool, and being able to wake up your car is a big part of what makes it so useful.