Mirror Android to Tesla: TeslaMirror FAQ

Classic Mirroring (full-screen), Single-app, and Android Auto offer Auto-start buttons that combine preparation and startup. Assistance can turn on the hotspot, start Tesla Proxy, and handle wireless pairing or Android Auto head unit server preparation. Other available steps continue if one cannot finish, and unfinished items are shown. System permissions still require your confirmation.

Tapping a mode’s Auto-start button stops any other active casting mode and switches to that mode. Progress distinguishes waiting for permission, phone readiness, and browser connection.

This feature is off by default. Choose a paired Bluetooth device and target casting mode, then automatic startup or a notification you can tap to continue on the next connection. Automatic startup requires an awake, unlocked phone and a connected accessibility service. If Android restricts opening the page in the background, return to the app or tap the notification.

Use Test now and view the latest result. Check that the rule is saved, the feature is enabled, the device is connected, and the required permissions are granted. The page explains failures and suggests next steps.

Bluetooth triggers leave existing casts running, and disconnecting Bluetooth does not stop an active cast.

After you approve an assistance attempt, TeslaMirror can open Wireless debugging, enable it if needed, open the pairing window, read the six-digit code, and complete pairing. It then tries to return to the original page and continue preparation. Codes are processed only on your phone and are not saved or uploaded.

If you must open Wireless debugging manually, follow the prompt and assistance can continue afterward. Manual code entry through the notification remains available. Manually enable USB debugging and keep it on while using offline casting; no USB cable is needed. See the pairing steps.

No. After you review the prompts in the casting checklist, assistance uses your existing hotspot name, password, and band. It skips the action if the hotspot is already on. Once startup is confirmed, it tries to return to the original page with your position preserved, and results update with system status. Single-app and Android Auto also include preparation checks for the hotspot, vehicle connection, and mobile data.

Single-app and Android Auto initially show controls and audio buttons. Expand for other actions or use the separate settings button. Android Auto controls hide after 45 seconds without interaction and reappear when you interact with the page. This is separate from automatic cleanup after 15 minutes without browser access.

Version 10.03 adds 27 language options. Choose a language in Settings or follow your system language. The app and casting pages use the same language, with improved right-to-left layouts for Arabic and Hebrew. See the complete language list and release notes.

Once the updated casting page is open, starting, stopping, or switching between full-screen, Single-app, and Android Auto casting on the phone automatically shows the matching page or returns to the waiting screen.

Version 10.09 improves cache handling. If page resources are incompatible or an automatic switch does not finish, an update message and Reload page action help you return to the current casting page.

Stop casting, then choose Pair another Wi-Fi network in Single-app settings. Existing pairings are kept. When the current connection is not ready, Step A shows Pair / check connection; a six-digit pairing video tutorial is also available.

With an existing pairing and an available connection, opening the Single-app page automatically prepares casting, and Start can wait for preparation. Version 10.09 continues trying to recover after network changes or temporary failures and checks multiple previously successful connections. A temporary failure no longer always means you must pair again.

Check that Wireless debugging and USB debugging are enabled, then check wireless debugging connection status and offline casting service readiness separately. Keep USB debugging enabled while using offline casting. No USB cable is needed.

The Single-app launcher groups running and recently opened apps, maps and navigation, music, multimedia, social, and productivity apps. You can remove individual recent entries or clear the recent list. The launcher, control panel, and browser address bar show matching battery information, including charging, external power, and low-battery status.

Yes, if you enable Forward system notifications to the virtual screen in Single-app settings and grant notification access. It is off by default. New notifications can appear briefly at the top of the casting page; people viewing the page can see their contents. TeslaMirror does not save notification history.

This optional notification access is separate from allowing TeslaMirror to show its own six-digit pairing notification.

Use Android Auto’s built-in app menu on the casting screen. Resolution is fixed at 480p, 720p, or 1080p, with 720p as the default. The former Automatic setting becomes 720p after updating; existing fixed selections are kept.

Version 10.09 adapts the layout to the browser’s available area to improve spacing and touch alignment. Readjusting after a window size change preserves your selected resolution and other video settings. It also fixes repeated reloads caused by audio bar changes on some Intel Atom systems and improves audio continuity during readjustment.

Complete Android Auto’s initial setup and enable developer mode before using accessibility assistance to start the head unit server. An automatic attempt when entering the Android Auto casting page is optional and off by default. Follow manual guidance if assistance cannot finish; Step A still provides a video tutorial.

Single-app and Android Auto each have an automatic cleanup setting, enabled by default and adjustable in their own settings. After 15 consecutive minutes without browser access, Single-app casting closes apps on the virtual screen while keeping the casting page available. Android Auto stops casting; tap Start to cast again.

A connected browser keeps casting active while you watch or listen, without requiring touch input. This cleanup timeout is separate from the daily free casting allowance.

Yes, on compatible devices. TeslaMirror 9.86 introduced Single-app Casting, which runs an app on a separate virtual display and can continue playback while the phone is locked or its display is off. It requires Android 11 or later and wireless debugging pairing. Follow the A–E checklist in the app, then choose an app on the phone or in the Tesla browser's App Launcher. See Single-app Casting setup and requirements. DRM-protected apps may still block capture.

Single-app Casting requires Android 11 or later and wireless debugging pairing. Connect to trusted external Wi-Fi and enable Wireless debugging and USB debugging. Enable USB debugging manually in Developer options and keep it enabled while using offline casting; no USB cable is needed.

You can approve accessibility pairing assistance, or allow TeslaMirror notifications and enter the six-digit code manually through the notification. Wait for “Ready · Offline casting service connected” before switching to the vehicle hotspot setup. Optional system notification forwarding is not required.

For background and screen-off settings, follow the permissions and settings guide by phone manufacturer.

TeslaMirror supports Android Auto Casting inside the Tesla browser, with supported navigation and music apps. It requires Android 9 or later, an installed and working Android Auto app, and the in-app setup steps, including starting the Head unit server and granting microphone and other required permissions. It does not require wireless debugging pairing. Single-app Casting still requires Android 11 or later and wireless debugging pairing. See Android Auto setup and requirements and the 10.09 release notes.

Connect the Tesla to the Android phone's hotspot, open TeslaMirror, enable Tesla Proxy, tap Start, and open https://TSL6.com in the Tesla browser. Version 9.82 and later requires HTTPS; https://TeslaMirror.net:9999 is the direct fallback. The vehicle must have MCU2 or MCU3 hardware.

The official download is TeslaMirror on Google Play. This website does not provide a separate Android APK. Avoid third-party APK files that cannot be verified as an official release.

3.3.3.3 is an old Android TeslaMirror browser address. TeslaMirror still uses 100.99.9.9 internally as a local virtual IP, but the Tesla browser no longer supports opening it directly. Neither IP is a current user-facing connection URL. 6.6.6.6 and 7.7.7.7 belong to other mirroring apps and are not official TeslaMirror addresses. TeslaMirror 9.82 and later requires HTTPS for MJPEG, H.264, and H.265. Open https://TSL6.com, or use the direct HTTPS fallback https://TeslaMirror.net:9999.

Tesla browsers block standard private-LAN ranges such as 192.168.*.*. TeslaMirror uses a virtual IP and a local VPN tunnel so the Tesla browser can reach the web server on the Android device. The VPN does not connect to a public VPN server, redirect traffic from other apps, or collect data or logs.

This may work on some configurations, depending on your phone, third-party VPN, and network settings. Follow this startup order:

1. Open TeslaMirror first and start Tesla Proxy, its local VPN.
2. Start casting and confirm that both TeslaMirror’s VPN and browser casting work.
3. Leave TeslaMirror running in the background.
4. Then open the third-party VPN and connect it.

Bringing TeslaMirror back to the foreground may disconnect the third-party VPN again. If that happens, put TeslaMirror back in the background and restart the third-party VPN connection.

Make sure 100.99.9.9 is allowed through the third-party VPN’s direct-routing / bypass rules. Some VPNs already bypass this address through their built-in local-network rules; others require you to add it manually to the bypass or allow list.

100.99.9.9 is a routing exception, not the current browser entry address. Continue using the complete HTTPS casting address shown in the app. See the 9.90 release notes for the related improvements.

Remote Control uses the accessibility service to translate Tesla touchscreen or mouse input into phone actions. Version 10.09 also offers accessibility assistance for wireless pairing, hotspot setup, and Android Auto head unit server preparation after you approve the assistance.

The app shows permission and service status separately, with a shortcut to system settings. Bluetooth auto-start requires the service to be connected. Pairing codes stay on your phone and are not saved or uploaded.

No. DRM-protected apps may block video, audio, or both. This includes Netflix, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, and similar services.

For MCU3 (AMD Ryzen), H.265 at 720p/60 fps is recommended. Tesla software 2025.38.11 and later also makes H.265 the recommended mode on supported MCU2 vehicles. Use lower resolution or frame rate if playback is not smooth.

No. Lossless audio is available on Android 10 and later, but 96 kHz compatibility depends on the device, Android version, TeslaMirror version, and playback hardware. 48 kHz is generally well supported.

Updated September 22, 2026: Pixel 9a with Android 17 and the latest TeslaMirror app now supports 96 kHz audio in our testing. Earlier Pixel 9a tests did show problems with the older software combination. Pixel 5 also worked well in earlier tests.

An Android update may have improved the underlying audio support, but we have not isolated the cause from app updates. Update Android and TeslaMirror, test 96 kHz, and switch to 48 kHz if audio is unstable or missing. Hi-Res playback still requires compatible playback hardware.

Mirroring traffic stays inside the phone hotspot network. The Tesla may still use the phone’s cellular data for its own online services while it is connected.

Version 10.03 improves Premium status checks after purchases, code redemption, and returning from Google Play. If you have multiple Google accounts, follow the in-app recovery guidance and check which account made the purchase or redeemed the code. Return to TeslaMirror and check the Premium status; use purchase restoration if access is still missing.

If the app has a record of your Lifetime purchase but cannot currently confirm it, saved casting settings are preserved for use after recovery. This does not confirm that Premium access has already been restored.

No. Getting Lifetime access does not automatically cancel an existing monthly subscription. The app shows monthly subscription and auto-renewal status separately, even with Lifetime access. Use its Google Play subscription management link to review or cancel the monthly subscription.

No. The app’s free access period provides daily casting allowances. Google Play’s monthly subscription trial is a separate subscription offer for eligible users and renews unless cancelled under the terms shown on the purchase screen. Check the app’s Premium page for your free access end date and Google Play for subscription and auto-renewal status.

A complete order number looks like GPA.3366-5557-3392-88888. Sign in with the Google Account originally used to buy TeslaMirror, then try one of these methods:

1. Google Play app: profile picture → Payments & subscriptions → Budget & history.
2. Google Play website: profile picture → Payments & subscriptions → Budget & Order history.
3. Google Payments: open Activity and select the TeslaMirror transaction.
4. Search the purchase mailbox for “TeslaMirror”, “GPA.”, or “Google Play receipt”.

Send the complete GPA number when purchase verification is needed. Do not send passwords, verification codes, full card numbers, identity documents, or other sensitive information. See Google’s order-history instructions.

Existing paid-app users retain lifetime Premium access. The current app also supports purchase restoration and lifetime promo-code redemption.