Which Teslas are compatible with TessDrive?
Any Tesla with a modern browser (
MCU2 or newer). All
Model 3,
Model Y, and
Cybertruck vehicles qualify, and
Model S / X from roughly mid-2018 onward (or an older S/X since upgraded to MCU2). Not sure? On your Tesla, go to
Controls → Software → Additional Vehicle Information — an
Intel Atom or
AMD processor means you're good to go.
Full details →What Tesla software version do I need?
TessDrive requires Tesla browser version 2026.26.5 or newer. These versions include the updated zoom and viewport behavior required for correct UI rendering. Vehicles running earlier versions of the Tesla browser are not supported and may display incorrect layout or scaling — updating your Tesla's software resolves it. Your Tesla updates over WiFi automatically; you can check under Controls → Software.
Something stopped working right after my Tesla's software updated.
Tesla occasionally changes its in-car browser or interface with a software update, which can affect how TessDrive or streaming apps render and behave. If something breaks
right after your Tesla updates (not a TessDrive update), please
let us know here — include your
Tesla software version and a quick description, and we'll investigate and push a fix.
What if something stops working after a TessDrive update?
This is about TessDrive's own update system (not your Tesla's software). It's built to be robust — files are copied, verified with a hash check, installed, and confirmed correct. If an update fails midstream or the device loses power, the system detects it and self-heals automatically. That said, if you ever want a complete refresh, you can always switch to Beta updates, then immediately roll back to Stable for a fresh install of the current release.
I don't see TessDrive's WiFi network in the list.
Make sure TessDrive has power and has had a minute to fully boot. Check that you're looking for the correct network (TessDrive). If it's still not showing up, try rebooting TessDrive from a power cycle.
I lost my Quickstart guide. What is the default password?
$treamer. It's highly advised to change this soon after installation — you can update it anytime from Settings → AP Password.
My Tesla is connected to TessDrive's WiFi, but the browser won't load the page.
Double-check you're browsing to the correct address — just tessdrive, which redirects automatically. If that doesn't resolve, use the full address tessdrive.local:8888. Try closing and reopening the browser tab, or reloading the page. If it still won't load, confirm TessDrive is fully booted (allow a minute or two after power-on).
Do I have to type the address in every time?
No — once the TessDrive home page loads, we recommend bookmarking it in your browser's favorites. After that it's one tap to get back in, with no typing.
An app isn't showing up, or won't launch.
Not every app is guaranteed to run — check our
App Compatibility page for known issues. If an app you expect to work isn't behaving correctly, reach out to support and we'll look into it.
Video is choppy or lower quality than expected.
This is usually one of two things: (1) the app itself limiting quality based on its own requirements, or (2) your internet connection's actual speed, since TessDrive streams through whatever uplink you've connected it to. Check your uplink connection first.
Video looks too dark when my Tesla is in Day/Light mode.
In daylight, Tesla's Auto brightness can leave video looking dark or dull. The fix takes two steps. First, on your Tesla, turn off Auto brightness and set a fixed level around 60–75% (Controls → Display → Brightness). Then fine-tune from TessDrive using the on-screen brightness control — tap the sun button at the lower-left of the video and drag the slider until the picture looks right. A little goes a long way: pushing it too high can wash out colors, so ease up if things start looking overexposed.
What internet connection should I use with TessDrive?
Use your phone's mobile hotspot. It travels with you, so TessDrive stays connected whether you're parked, in a lot, or on the road. We don't recommend home or other fixed WiFi as your main connection: it only reaches TessDrive while you're parked close to it, drops the moment you pull away, and adds a reconnect delay each time you come back. TessDrive automatically connects to the strongest network it already knows — normally the hotspot sitting right there in the car with you — so once your phone's hotspot is saved, it just works.
TessDrive lost its WiFi / internet connection.
TessDrive gets its internet through whatever hotspot or WiFi network you've connected it to — if that connection drops, TessDrive will too. Check Settings → Manage WiFi / Uplink to confirm it's still connected, and reconnect if needed.
How do I reset TessDrive's WiFi password?
Go to Settings on the TessDrive home screen and update your AP Password — no need to physically reset anything.
I still need help.
Reach out anytime through our
contact form — we'll get back to you as quickly as we can.
