TesDisplay - Screen Mirror vs Watchla for Tesla Usage & Stats
TesDisplay can cast video or mirror your phone screen to Tesla's big screen.
Key features:
1. Play video for passengers when you are driving
2. Let you use navigation apps such as Waze, Google Map, Here WeGo, MAPS.ME on Tesla's screen
3. Can mirror various video apps, such as Youtube, Youtube Kids, Tiktok, Netflix(only for iPad with cellular), Twitch, DailyMotion, PBS, PBS Kids, TED Talks, Khan Academy, Plex, Rumble, Vimeo, Zeus, etc. for passengers.
4. Cast video files on your phone to Tesla's screen for passengers
5. Cast Youtube, Tiktok, ESPN, TED Talk, CBC, PBS videos to Tesla's screen for passengers
6. No extra internet traffic
Those features have been verified on Tesla Model 3, Model Y, Model S(late than March 2018), and Model X(late than March 2018).
For vehicles with Tesla MCU1, you can try setting "Decode video by Phone" to get better video quality.
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Watchla delivers full control of your Tesla to the convenience of your wrist.
With a beautiful, clean & effective UI, Watchla is an Apple Watch app for Tesla that aims to replace your phone for most of your remote access needs with your Tesla.
No more pulling your phone out of your pocket every time you want to check on your Tesla or tell it to do something. With Watchla all you have to do is raise your wrist to start interacting with your Tesla.
Watchla, being a fully capable Tesla watch app, can:
- Connect to your Tesla over Bluetooth
- Enable your Apple Watch to become a Bluetooth Tesla Key for your Tesla
- Control your Tesla while offline
- Show you real-time data about your Tesla like charge state, climate state, door closures & more, even while offline
- Perform vehicle commands
While also supporting:
- Apple Watch complications to keep you up to date with your Tesla right from your watch face
- Siri Shortcuts (available on Apple Watch)
- Custom command layouts
- Remote start
- Multiple Tesla vehicles
- Remote door unlatch, for all doors (subject to vehicle compatibility)
+ much more!
Watchla is also supported by a robust iOS companion app that you can use to easily configure the watch app and manage your Watchla experience, including:
- customize watch app command layout
- add & customize Siri Shortcuts
- switch selected Tesla
- manage preferences (including watch app preferences)
- manage vehicle-interaction settings
+ much more & more to come!
In addition, the Watchla team is always listening. Request a feature for Watchla here: https://watchla.app/feedback/#req-new-feature
Disclaimer:
Watchla is not owned or endorsed by Tesla Inc. Watchla utilizes Tesla’s Bluetooth protocol to safely & securely provide you with remote access to your Tesla from your Apple Watch. The Watchla Apple watch app is an independent watch app and (aside from initially adding your vehicles) doesn't need its iOS companion app to perform normally. Bluetooth functionality, including Watch Key, will continue to work without internet. Using Bluetooth and Tesla Key functionality is subject to vehicle compatibility.
TLDR; yes, you can use a Wi-Fi only Apple Watch to control your Tesla without your phone nearby if your Tesla is included in the list below :)
Tesla vehicles compatible with Bluetooth & Tesla Apple Watch Key support:
- Model 3
- Model Ys
- Cybertruck
- Model S (year 2021 or newer)
- Model X (year 2021 or newer)
Download Watchla, the ultimate Tesla watch app and experience total control over your Tesla, from the convenience of your wrist.
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TesDisplay - Screen Mirror VS. 
Watchla for TeslaMay 2, 2026