The Tesla app allows you to control various features of your car remotely, including pre-conditioning the cabin, checking battery status, and monitoring security features. If the app isn’t running in the background on your iPhone, you may not receive real-time updates or notifications.
Here’s how to ensure the Tesla app stays running in the background on your iPhone:
1. Allow Background App Refresh
To keep the Tesla app running in the background and updating regularly, you need to make sure that Background App Refresh is enabled for the Tesla app:
- Open Settings on your iPhone.
- Scroll down and tap on General.
- Tap on Background App Refresh.
- Make sure Background App Refresh is turned On (either for Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi & Cellular Data).
- Scroll down and ensure that Tesla is toggled On in the list of apps.
This allows the Tesla app to update information in the background, even when you’re not actively using it.
2. Enable Notifications for Tesla App
To stay updated with your Tesla even if you’re not actively using the app, enable notifications so that you can receive alerts when something important happens:
- Open Settings on your iPhone.
- Scroll down and tap Notifications.
- Find and tap Tesla from the list of apps.
- Make sure that Allow Notifications is turned On.
- You can customize notification types (lock screen, banners, etc.) based on your preferences.
This ensures that you’ll receive important alerts, such as charging updates or security notifications, even when the app is not open.
3. Keep the App Open in the Background
Some apps might automatically close in the background after a while, particularly if your iPhone is using a lot of resources. To keep the Tesla app from closing, you can try the following:
- Do not close the app manually: If you exit the Tesla app, avoid swiping it away from the app switcher (the screen where apps are shown when you double-press the home button or swipe up from the bottom). Keeping it open allows the app to run in the background.
- Check for iOS updates: Apple occasionally releases updates that can improve background app performance. Make sure your iPhone is up to date by going to Settings > General > Software Update.
4. Disable Low Power Mode
If your iPhone is in Low Power Mode, some background activities are reduced or paused to save battery. To keep the Tesla app running smoothly:
- Open Settings on your iPhone.
- Tap Battery.
- Make sure Low Power Mode is turned off.
This will allow the Tesla app to function properly in the background without interruptions.
5. Ensure Your iPhone is Connected to Wi-Fi or Cellular
For the Tesla app to communicate with your vehicle, your iPhone needs to stay connected to the internet. Make sure that:
- You are connected to a stable Wi-Fi network or have cellular data enabled for the Tesla app.
- If your connection is weak or drops out, the app may stop updating or notifying you.
6. Restart Your iPhone or the Tesla App
Sometimes, a simple restart of your iPhone or the app can solve issues with background performance. To restart:
- Restart iPhone: Hold the power button and volume down button (on iPhone 12 and newer) or just the power button (on older models) until you see the “slide to power off” slider. Slide to turn off, wait a few seconds, and turn it back on.
- Force quit the Tesla app: Open the app switcher and swipe the Tesla app away. Then reopen the app to refresh its background activity.
Conclusion
To ensure the Tesla app runs smoothly in the background on your iPhone, enable Background App Refresh, keep notifications on, avoid using Low Power Mode, and ensure a stable internet connection. By following these tips, you’ll get real-time updates and notifications, allowing you to control and monitor your Tesla remotely with ease.
