Are you wondering about how to connect Tesla to Alexa? This guide is for you. Using a luxurious car with Smart Automation may make your work easier. You can control and manage the smart features of your car with a hands-free option. Additionally, you can automate some devices in your home from your car. To attain these features, you should integrate the car with Alexa. So scroll down and get the Solution!

Does Tesla Work with Alexa?

Yes, Tesla works with Alexa, but it is not supported officially. All the Tesla car models did not get support with alexa directly, but with third-party software or apps, you can enable the skill on the Alexa app and automate the Tesla car using the Alexa voice assistant.

How to Connect Tesla to Alexa?

To connect Tesla to Alexa, you can use different methods. Those methods are listed below. Each method will work based on the geographical location. So choose wisely. 

1. Connect Tesla to Alexa via Skill.
2. Integrate Tesla with Alexa using the Echo Auto. 
3. Pair Tesla to Alexa using the Bridge software.

So, let’s start to explore the guide to connect Tesla to Alexa. 

Connect Tesla to Alexa via Skill:

Here, we are using the MYTesla skill available in the Alexa app. It’s an unofficial skill created by Nikhil Kapur, but you can use this skill for automating the Tesla car via the Alexa voice assistant. Already, hundreds of users are using the MyTesla skill. And all your private data or privacy details are not stored anywhere. So, enabling the Tesla cars will be so easy and secured on the Alexa app.

• Open the Alexa app.
• Click on More option.
• Choose the Skills and Games from the list.
• Search for the MYTesla skill.
• Select the Tesla skill and choose the Enable to use option.
• Then, enter the Tesla account details to get paired with the Alexa app.
• Then, pair it.

Now, you can use the alexa voice automation with the default list of commands. Or else create the routines to trigger the new actions.

Other Alexa skills to integrate Tesla with Alexa:

If the above skill is not compatible with your Tesla car models, then use these listed skills available in the Alexa app.

1. Tessie.
2. ElectraFi.com or TeslaFi.

These two skills are available in the alexa app by default. Before enabling the skill, you need an account on these two platforms, and you must be a subscriber of these two platforms. After that, enable the Skill on the alexa app and automate the Tesla Vehicles.

NOTE: All the Alexa skills work only in the US, UK, Canada, or Australia. 

Integrate Tesla with Alexa using the Echo Auto: 

To control the Tesla with alexa voice commands, you can use the Echo auto device to link the Tesla and alexa platforms. First, unbox and pair the Amazon Echo Auto with the Tesla car display. After that, you can start automating the Tesla cars with the alexa voice assistant for many features like attending calls, opening garage doors, playing Netflix, and more. And if you are using the Echo auto, start your command with the given format,

Alexa ask KITT, ” Your Command”.
Example: Alexa asks KITT to open the Garage Door.
or use commands such as: Alexa, set the temperature in Tesla. 

Apart from these, you can get more commands as default for echo Auto users.

Pair Tesla to alexa via Bridge Software:

You can pair the Tesla to Alexa with the help of bridge software like IFTTT, Home Assistants, etc. So, if the above-mentioned method is not compatible, try this method. Because this method needs some bridge software with a basic level of programming language for smart integration.

Pair tesla to alexa via IFTTT:

First, integrate the IFTTT software with Alexa. Next, pair the Tesla to Alexa, You can use any of the given API to access the Tesla with the Alexa voice command. So you can choose according to your needs from the list.

• Tessie.
• TeslaFI, Electrafi.com or 
• Tesla Smart app. 

From these apps, you need to create an account, and that account should be created in the Tesla Car display. Then, follow the scripts;

• From the Tessie app.
• Go to the Devoloper API Settings and generate the Token.
• Next, from the Tessiee App>> settings>> Connectivity Sync.
• Then, to create an automation, sign in with the IFTTT platform.
• Click ‘ if this’ and Configure any option.
• Click ‘then that’ and choose the Webhooks.
• Make A web request.
• Enter the URL Command or use this Tap here.
  • You will get a Link like https://api.tessie.com/YOUR_VIN/command/lock
  • Then, in the space of VIN, enter the Vehicle details.
  • In the space ON token –enter the developer-generated token.
• Finally, choose the ” Get option.
• Create action and choose continue>> finish.

That’s all about integration. Now, you can create any voice commands and automate them.

NOTE: The same procedures will be followed for TeslaFi, the Tesla smart home app with IFTTT integration. So refer to the official site to get the API, Code…

Pair Tesla to Alexa via Home Assistant:

• First, pair the Home Assistant to Alexa.
• Next, pair the Tesla with Home Assistant.
  • Set up the Tesla Fleet.
  • Open the Home Assistant >>settings>> Device & Service.
  • Select Add integration.
  • Choose the Tesla Fleet.
  • Complete the setup.

That’s all about pairing the Tesla with Home Assistant. Now, you can automate the Tesla on the Alexa Voice assistant.

Read also, How to Add Any Smart Home Devices to Alexa ?

Final Words:

I hope these given methods may help you to integrate the Tesla to Alexa. Now, you can enjoy every feature of Tesla via Alexa. Remember that you shouldn’t use third-party software before trying the skill method. Because you need to use any programming language via skills. If you have any doubts related to this guide, use the comment section.