Tesla Model X: Phone and Calendar
Before using your phone with Model X, you must pair it.
Pairing sets up Model X to work with your Bluetooth-
capable phone (see Pairing a Bluetooth Phone). NOTE: Authenticating your phone to use as a key (see
Keys) does not also allow you to use the
phone hands-free, play media from it, etc. You must also
pair it as described below. You can pair up to ten Bluetooth phones. Unless you've
specified a specific phone as a Priority Device or if the
phone specified as Priority Device is not within range, Model X always connects
to the last phone that was used (provided it is within range). To connect to a
different phone, see Bluetooth Compatibility. NOTE: On many phones, Bluetooth turns off if the
phone's battery is low. NOTE: In addition to phones, you can pair other
Bluetooth-enabled devices with Model X. For example,
you can pair an iPod Touch, an iPad, an Android tablet,
etc. from which you can play music. Pairing allows you to use your Bluetooth-capable phone
hands-free to make and receive phone calls, access your
contact list, recent calls, etc. It also allows you to play
media files from your phone. Once a phone is paired,
Model X can connect to it whenever the phone is within
range.
To pair a phone, follow these steps while sitting inside
Model X: 1. Ensure both the touchscreen and the phone are
powered on.
2. On your phone, enable Bluetooth and ensure it is
discoverable. NOTE: On some phones, this may require you to go
to Bluetooth Settings for the remainder of the
procedure. 3. Touch the Bluetooth icon located at the top of the
Controls screen. 4. On the touchscreen, touch Add New Device > Start
Search. A list of all available Bluetooth devices within
operating distance displays on the Bluetooth settings
screen.
5. Choose the phone with which you want to pair.
Within a few seconds, the Bluetooth settings screen
displays a randomly generated number. Your phone
also display a number.
6. Check that the number displayed on your phone
matches the number on the Bluetooth settings
screen. Then, on your phone, confirm that you want
to pair.
7. If prompted on your phone, specify whether you
want to allow Model X to access your personal
information, such as calendar, contacts and media
files. When paired, Model X automatically connects to the
phone, and the Bluetooth settings screen displays the
Bluetooth symbol next to the phone's name to indicate
that the connection is active.
You can display the Bluetooth settings screen at any
time and change the settings associated with a
connected device. For example, you can designate a
connected phone as the Priority Device. This is useful in
situations where you have connected more than one
phone, and both phones are frequently used in Model X
at the same time. Model X automatically attempts to
connect to the priority device before others. If a priority
device is not specified, or is not within range, Model X
connects to the most recently used phone (if
applicable). Once paired, use the Bluetooth settings screen to
specify whether you want to allow access to your
phone's calendar, contacts and recent calls. If you allow
access, you can use the phone app to make calls and
send messages to people in your list of contacts and on
your recent calls list (see Bluetooth Compatibility). Before contacts can be imported, you may
need to either set your phone to allow syncing, or
respond to a popup on your phone to confirm that you
want to sync contacts. This varies depending on the
type of phone you are using. For details, refer to the
documentation provided with your phone. NOTE: You can turn access to your contacts and recent
calls on or off at any time by displaying the Bluetooth
settings screen, choosing the phone, and then changing
the associated access settings. Unpairing a Bluetooth Phone If you want to disconnect your phone and use it again
later, simply touch Disconnect on the Bluetooth settings
screen. If you no longer want to use your phone with
Model X, touch Forget This Device. Once you forget a
device, you must pair it again if you want to use it with
Model X (see Pairing a Bluetooth Phone). NOTE: Your phone automatically disconnects when you
leave Model X. NOTE: Unpairing the phone has no effect on using the
phone as a key. To forget an authenticated phone, see
Managing Keys. Connecting to a Paired Phone Model X automatically connects to a phone that you
designated as Priority Device on the Bluetooth settings
screen. If you have not set a phone as a priority, Model X
connects to the last phone to which is was connected,
provided it is within operating range and has Bluetooth
turned on. If the last phone is not within range, it
attempts to connect with the next phone that it has
been paired with.
To connect to a different phone, touch the Bluetooth
icon at the top of the Controls screen. The Bluetooth
settings screen displays a list of paired phones. Choose
the phone you want to connect to, then touch Connect.
If the phone you want to connect to is not listed, you
must pair the phone. See Pairing a Bluetooth Phone.
When connected, the Bluetooth settings screen displays
the Bluetooth symbol next to the phone's name to show
that Model X is connected to the phone. WARNING: To minimize distraction and ensure the safety of occupants as well as other road
users, do not view or send text messages when the vehicle is in motion. Pay attention to road
and traffic conditions at all times when driving. Making a Phone Call You can make a phone call by: NOTE: If it is safe and legal to do so, you can also initiate
a call by dialing the number or selecting the contact
directly from your phone. NOTE: You can also make a phone call by touching a pin
on the map and choosing the phone number (if
available) on the popup screen. When your phone receives an incoming call, the
touchscreen displays the caller's number or name (if the
caller is in your phone's contact list and Model X has
access to your contacts).
Touch one of the options on the touchscreen to Answer
or Ignore the call. Depending on the phone you are
using and what speakers you used for your most recent
call, your phone may prompt you to choose which
speakers you want to use for the incoming call. WARNING: Stay focused on the road at all times while driving. Using or programming a phone while
driving, even with Bluetooth enabled, can result in serious injury or death. WARNING: Follow all applicable laws regarding the use of phones while driving, including, but not
limited to, laws that prohibit texting and require hands-free operation at all times. In Call Options When a call is in progress, the call menu displays on the
touchscreen. Then roll the right scroll button to choose
an option. To adjust the call volume, roll the steering
yoke's left scroll button during a call. Calendar Using the calendar requires that: NOTE: To ensure you have access to all of the
calendar's features, it is recommended that you use
the most recent version of the mobile app. If a calendar event includes an address, a navigation
arrow displays to indicate that you can touch the
address to navigate to the event's location. When an
event on your calendar takes place within the next hour
and has a uniquely specified address, the touchscreen notifies you if there is a better route due to traffic, even
when you're not actively using navigation.
If an event has a uniquely specified address and takes
place within two hours of you entering your vehicle and
preparing to drive, Model X automatically routes you to
the event's address (see Automatic Navigation). Touch an event's information icon to display all notes
associated with the event. If the notes include one or
more phone numbers, the information icon shows a
phone icon and the calendar displays the first phone
number found. Touch to initiate a phone call. You can
also initiate a phone call by touching any number in an
event's notes popup screen (this is especially useful for
conference calls). If notes include a web link, you can
touch the link to open it in the Web browser.Bluetooth Compatibility
You can use your Bluetooth-capable
phone
hands-free in Model X provided your phone
is within operating range. Although
Bluetooth typically supports wireless
communication over distances of up to
approximately 30 feet (nine meters),
performance can vary based on the phone
you are using.
Pairing a Bluetooth Phone
Importing Contacts and Recent
Calls
Using the Phone App
When your phone is connected to
Model X
using Bluetooth, and you have allowed
access to information on your phone (see
Importing Contacts and Recent Calls), you can use the phone app to
display and make a hands-free call to
anyone listed on your phone.
Receiving a Phone Call
The calendar displays scheduled
events
from your phone's (iPhone or Android)
calendar for the current and next day. The
calendar is conveniently integrated with
the phone app so you can dial into your
meeting from a Calendar entry. It is also
integrated with the navigation system so
you can navigate to the event's location.