How to use AirPlay to mirror phone screen to Tesla?

Is it possible to mirror my phone screen to Tesla's big touchscreen via AirPlay?

Many people asked is it possible to mirror phone screen to Tesla via AirPlay? Unfortunately, Tesla vehicle does not support AirPlay.

However, we can use TeslaDisplay/TesDisplay app to mirror phone screen to Tesla. This article gives you a step-by-step tutorial.

1. Install the app

For iOS users

For Android users

2. Enable the WiFi hotspot of your phone

We must enable the Wi-Fi hotspot becuase we use is to transfer data between the phone and the Tesla EV. Then make sure that the Tesla EV is connected to the Wi-Fi hotspot of your phone.

IMPORTANT!!! The option "Remain connected in Drive" must be checked.

3. Config in the Tesla Display app

The settings of Tesla Display app

Open the Tesla Display app, and click the setting tab. It’s strongly recommended to set the “Control on touchscreen” option checked. When it is checked, we can manipulate your phone directly on Tesla’s touchscreen.

4. Mirror to Tesla’s touchscreen

The start choice of Tesla Display app

After setting, click the start button. Choose “Phone screen when driving” . After a moment, the phone screen starts mirroring. Then open the web browser of Tesla EV, access the URL https://td9.cc:7777. Now we can see the phone screen in the web browser.

5. Use any apps you like

Now, we can see the phone screen is casted to Tesla’s touchscreen. For navigation, you can use Waze, Google Maps, Here WeGo, MAPS.ME, etc. For online video streaming, here is the video app/site list already tested. For music or podcast apps, you can use SiriusXM, Youtube Music, Audiable, Spotify, etc.

6. About the sound

Make sure that the Bluetooth is enabled in the phone and connected to the Tesla EV. Set the sound source of Tesla to Bluetooth. Then we can hear the sound of your phone from Tesla’s speakers.

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