Hey everyone, thanks for your help in advance!
First question: I sometimes see a dot at about the 2 o’clock spot on my tachometer. It’s either white or red. I can’t find anything about it in the manual. Any ideas?
Second question: If I’ve already set up my Digital Key on my phone and watch, and Bluelink is all good to go, do I really need to carry the fob anymore?
About the first question, the dot shows the speed limit. White means you’re at or under it, red means you’re speeding.
Haru said:
About the first question, the dot shows the speed limit. White means you’re at or under it, red means you’re speeding.
Exactly! Red is when you’re going faster than the limit. The dot shows up at the speed limit point on the gauge.
I stopped carrying my fob for a few days and had no issues. As for the dots, I’ve never noticed them. Now I’m curious and will have to check!
For the second question, it’s up to you. I’ve been using my phone as the key for a few days now, and I feel fine. But it does feel risky relying only on something I handle constantly, like my phone, compared to a fob that just stays in my pocket.
@Uma
Welcome to what Tesla drivers deal with all the time! No fobs here. It’s a bit scary at first, but you get used to it. Plus, if you lose your phone, you can log in on someone else’s device to unlock the car in an emergency.
@Uma
Yeah, there’s also the upside of not worrying about losing an expensive fob. That’s what I keep telling myself while relying on my phone now.
Is the dot on the tachometer or the speedometer? If it’s on the speedometer, white means you’re within the speed limit, and red means you’re over it.
Jalen said:
Is the dot on the tachometer or the speedometer? If it’s on the speedometer, white means you’re within the speed limit, and red means you’re over it.
It’s on the speedometer. Makes sense about the speed limit. Feels like since COVID, everyone’s driving at least 10 mph faster than before.
@Kirin
Not in Australia! People here are driving about 10 km/h slower and seem to have forgotten how to drive altogether.
I’ve been using only the digital key and carry the NFC card in my wallet as a backup in case my phone dies.
Sawyer said:
I’ve been using only the digital key and carry the NFC card in my wallet as a backup in case my phone dies.
Same here. I only bring the fob if I’m valet parking or traveling far from home.
I’ve been using the digital key for a week now because I hate carrying stuff in my pockets. It’s been fine except once, when I had to open Apple Wallet to unlock the car. Also, one time the rear hatch opened while I was near the driver’s door, which was weird. But overall, it’s been working. Sometimes you might have to place your phone on the wireless charger to activate the key.
What about taping a digital key card somewhere under the car, like the bumper, as a backup?
The dot shows your speed relative to the road’s speed limit. It’s white when you’re within 5 mph over the limit and turns red when you’re way over. You can adjust this in the settings, but that’s the default. I disabled it on mine, but here’s a video explaining it: https://youtu.be/ui0kNiJiG5I?si=Toe-x-4RM_j1OsjM
I haven’t used my fob in 7–8 months and never had an issue. I first tried it when I visited family and forgot my fob. My husband dropped off the car at the airport for me, and it worked fine with just my phone. Now that I have my driver’s license on my phone and use Apple Pay, I don’t even carry a purse anymore. If you’re nervous, start with short trips near home until you’re more confident.
What would you do if someone stole your phone?
Windsor said:
What would you do if someone stole your phone?
Same question if someone stole your keys…
Windsor said:
What would you do if someone stole your phone?
I’d use my Apple Watch. But honestly, I don’t hang out in places where phone theft is a big worry.