Tesla iPhone Hotspot
I did not really want to pay for Tesla Premium Connectivity just to use Spotify or Theater, so I use my iPhone hotspot instead.
This is the small iPhone automation I use to turn the hotspot on when the phone connects to the car over Bluetooth.
Preparation
On iPhone:
Settings → Personal Hotspot
- Enable Allow Others to Join
- Enable Maximize Compatibility
Create Automation (Hotspot ON)
- Open Shortcuts
- Go to Automation
- Tap + → Create Personal Automation
- Select Bluetooth
- Choose your Tesla device
- Select Is Connected
- Tap Next
Action
- Add Action → Search Set Personal Hotspot
- Set to Turn On
- Set to Run Immediately
- Disable Ask Before Running
Tesla Setting
In Tesla Wi-Fi settings:
- Enable Stay connected while driving
Optional: Auto Turn Off
Create a second automation:
Trigger:
- Bluetooth → Tesla → Is Disconnected
Action:
- Set Personal Hotspot → Turn Off