Tesla plans to Ultra-Wideband (UWB)-technology now also for Android-users. This technology enables more precise localization between smartphone and vehicle, which increases the reliability of the phone key and enables new functions such as hands-free opening of the trunk.
Introduction of UWB for Android
In the latest version of the Tesla-app (4.41.0), indications of the activation of UWB for Android devices were discovered. A corresponding flag called "MOBILE_APP_FEATURE_ANDROID_UWB_ENABLED" indicates that Tesla is working on the implementation of this function.
Compatible devices and models
Many current Android smartphones, especially flagship models, already support UWB. These include, among others:
- Google Pixel 6 and higher
- Samsung Galaxy S21+ and higher
- Samsung Fold 2 and higher
On the vehicle side are the following Tesla-models are equipped with UWB hardware:
- Model 3 (from 2024, "Highland")
- Model S (from 2021)
- Model X (from 2021)
- Cybertruck
- Future Model Y (Project "Juniper")
Older models such as the original Model 3 and the current Model Y do not support UWB due to missing hardware.
Improved phone key functionality
The integration of UWB makes the phone key function significantly more reliable. The more precise location enables the vehicle to determine the position of the smartphone more accurately, resulting in faster and more reliable locking and unlocking.
Hands-free opening of the trunk
One of the most remarkable features enabled by UWB is hands-free trunk opening. If you stand behind the vehicle with your smartphone and stay there for about two seconds, the vehicle recognizes your presence and opens the trunk automatically. An acoustic signal confirms the process. This function has already been introduced for iOS users and will now also be available to Android users.
Outlook
Although an exact release date for UWB support on Android is not yet known, the current indications in the Tesla-app suggest that the launch is imminent. Android users can therefore look forward to improved integration and new convenience functions.
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