The Tesla phone key behaves like many other features and Gadgets In other words: Basically, you make life more comfortable, but in doing so you also create entirely new problems that you didn't have to think about before.
The problem: Unauthorized access
Because what happens if you leave your phone in your Tesla? Strangers could simply get in and drive off, as the car assumes the rightful owner is behind the wheel.
Possible solutions
What can you do in such a case? First of all: Don't panic! The likelihood of someone deliberately trying to open someone else's car doors is quite low. Nevertheless, it doesn't hurt to take precautions. Valet mode and to activate Sentry Mode if you still have access via another mobile phone.
Furthermore, you can remove your mobile phone as an authorized key via the online login at Tesla – then you will need a spare key as soon as you are back at the car yourself.
Furthermore, prevention in advance is of course helpful: Setting up the function Pin-to-drive This greatly increases security, not only in such cases, but also against hacker attacks.
