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TeslaPlay User Guide

Master your Tesla's browser with this complete guide. Learn about cloud sync, mobile remote, AI-curated content, and advanced features.

Getting Started

1. Open TeslaPlay in Your Tesla

Navigate to your Tesla's web browser and visit TeslaPlay.

Tip: Bookmark the site for quick access! Tap the star icon in the browser's address bar.

2. Explore the Three Views

Use the header dropdown to switch between: Bookmarks (your apps), Live News (AI-curated channels), and Google Services (Gmail, Maps, etc.).

Cloud Sync with Google Account

☁️ Enable Cloud Sync

Click the Settings icon (⚙️) and select "Enable Cloud Sync". Sign in with your Google account to sync your bookmarks across all devices—Tesla, phone, and computer.

Privacy Note: Cloud sync is optional. Without it, your data stays local to your Tesla's browser.

Mobile Remote Control

📱 Set Up Mobile Remote

In Settings, tap "Mobile Remote" to reveal a QR code. Scan it with your phone to access a mobile dashboard where you can add apps and manage bookmarks remotely.

Perfect for: Adding apps while outside your Tesla, or managing your dashboard from the comfort of your home.

Understanding the Views

📚 Bookmarks

Your personalized app dashboard. Add, edit, and organize your favorite web apps. Drag-and-drop to reorder.

📺 Live News

AI-curated YouTube news channels powered by Gemini. Content is localized to your region with native language support (Taiwan: 中天新聞, Japan: ニュースライブ, etc.). Updated daily.

🌐 Google Services

Quick access to Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Photos, Maps, Keep, News, Gemini, YouTube, Translate, and Meet.

Managing Bookmarks

Adding Apps

Click "Add App" and enter the name, URL, and optional icon URL. Or use Mobile Remote from your phone for easier typing.

Editing & Deleting

Click "Edit" toggle to reveal edit/delete buttons on each app icon.

Reordering

In Edit mode, press and hold an app icon, then drag it to reorder. Changes sync automatically if Cloud Sync is enabled.

Advanced Features

🎬 Theater Mode (Tesla Only)

Click "Enter Theater Mode" to open a synchronized fullscreen tab. Launch apps from your main dashboard—they'll open in the theater tab without the address bar.

🌍 Change Region

In Settings, select your region to update default apps and Live News content.

🌓 Themes

TeslaPlay automatically matches your Tesla's light/dark theme. Toggle manually in Settings if needed.