What TeslaMirror does
TeslaMirror mirrors an Android device to a Tesla screen through the vehicle's built-in browser. It can display apps including Waze, Google Maps, YouTube, Apple Music, YouTube Music, TikTok, Plex, and more. TeslaMirror was the first app on Google Play to support Tesla app mirroring.
Latest listed version: 10.03. See the full release notes for language, casting, Android Auto, and Premium recovery improvements.
App and casting page languages
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. Arabic and Hebrew also have improved right-to-left layouts. See the complete list of added languages.
Choose full-screen, Single-app, or Android Auto Casting
All three modes display content in the Tesla browser over your phone's hotspot. Choose the mode for the content you want to show, then follow its setup steps.
| Mode | What appears on Tesla | Setup requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Full-screen casting | Your phone's main screen. | Start screen broadcasting in TeslaMirror and grant the screen capture permission. Remote Control additionally requires Accessibility permission. |
| Single-app Casting | One app on a separate display, while your phone's main screen stays available. Screen-off playback depends on the device and app. | Android 11 or later and wireless debugging pairing. |
| Android Auto Casting | Android Auto with supported navigation and music apps. | TeslaMirror 9.90 or later, Android 9 or later, a working Android Auto app, and its Head unit server. Wireless debugging pairing is not needed. |
Free plan, trial, and Premium
TeslaMirror is free to download. During the trial, full-screen, Single-app and Android Auto Casting each have a separate allowance of 15 free minutes per day. After the trial, full-screen casting keeps 15 free minutes per day with default video settings; Single-app Casting, Android Auto Casting and custom video settings require Premium. Check the Premium page in the app for your trial end date.
Eligible new monthly subscribers receive a 6-day free trial. Unless cancelled before the trial ends, the subscription renews automatically each month at the price shown on the Google Play purchase screen. You can cancel at any time in Google Play.
Premium provides unlimited casting through either a monthly auto-renewing subscription or a one-time Lifetime Premium purchase.
The app's free access period and Google Play's monthly subscription trial are separate. Monthly subscription and auto-renewal status remain visible even with Lifetime access. Getting Lifetime access does not automatically cancel an existing monthly subscription. Use the app's Google Play management link to review or cancel it.
Version 10.03 improves purchase and promo-code recovery, including guidance for multiple Google accounts. If a recorded Lifetime purchase cannot currently be confirmed, saved casting settings are preserved for use after recovery. See purchase recovery help.
Requirements
- Use TeslaMirror only while the vehicle is safely PARKED at 0 mph / 0 kph.
- The Android device must support a mobile hotspot.
- The Tesla requires MCU2 or MCU3 hardware. This includes Model 3 and Model Y, Model S or Model X built after March 2018, and vehicles upgraded from MCU1 to MCU2 or MCU3.
- Use a 5 GHz hotspot when possible. Do not use a Wi-Fi 6 hotspot because Tesla vehicles may not support that access-point mode.
- Update the Tesla infotainment system when an update is available.
How to mirror Android to a Tesla screen
- Connect the Tesla to the hotspot of the Android device that will be mirrored.
- Open TeslaMirror and make sure Tesla Proxy is on.
- Tap Start to begin screen broadcasting.
- In the Tesla browser, open https://TSL6.com for MJPEG, H.264, or H.265.
- If needed, use the direct HTTPS address https://TeslaMirror.net:9999.
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. This reduces manual refreshes and improves reconnection after network interruptions, while retaining support for existing casting bookmarks.
Single-app Casting: use your phone while an app plays on Tesla
Starting with TeslaMirror 9.86, Single-app Casting runs one Android app on a separate virtual display using scrcpy, while the phone's main screen remains available. It supports H.264 and H.265 and requires Android 11 or later and wireless debugging pairing.
- First connect your phone to trusted external Wi-Fi and open the Single-app Casting page in TeslaMirror.
- Follow the in-app A–E checklist to pair wireless debugging and wait for the local service to be ready. Then switch to the phone hotspot as instructed, connect the Tesla, and check the proxy and casting status.
- Choose an app on the phone, press both volume buttons together to move the current app into casting, or choose an app from the Tesla browser's App Launcher.
On compatible devices, playback can continue with the phone locked or its display off. Browser controls include touch, Back, text input, volume, and app switching. Compatibility varies by device and app; DRM-protected content may still block capture.
Single-app Casting defaults to 5 Mbps and a 30 FPS limit, with options up to 20 Mbps and 60 FPS. Lower the bitrate or frame-rate limit if playback is not smooth. See the 10.03 release notes for the latest improvements.
Step A includes a six-digit pairing video tutorial that opens in YouTube or your browser. With an existing pairing and an available connection, opening the Single-app page automatically prepares casting; tapping Start can wait for preparation to finish. After stopping casting, use Pair another Wi-Fi network in Single-app settings to add a pairing while keeping existing ones. If the current connection is not ready, Step A shows Pair / check connection again.
The app launcher groups running and recently opened apps, maps and navigation, music, multimedia, social, and productivity apps. Remove individual recent entries or clear the list. The launcher, control panel, and browser address bar also show the phone's battery level, including charging, external power, and low-battery status.
Optional notification forwarding is off by default. Enable Forward system notifications to the virtual screen in Single-app settings and grant notification access to briefly show new notifications at the top of the casting page. People viewing the page can see their contents. TeslaMirror does not save notification history.
For first-time pairing and extra settings on Samsung, Xiaomi, OPPO, vivo, and other phones, follow the Single-app Casting permissions and settings guide by phone manufacturer.
From 9.90, switching cast apps can keep previous apps and background tasks running, such as playing music while navigation is displayed. One app is shown at a time, and the phone’s main screen remains available.
Android Auto on Tesla: setup and requirements
Android Auto Casting displays supported navigation and music apps in the Tesla browser, with voice commands through your phone’s microphone. No wireless debugging pairing is needed.
It requires Android 9 or later and an installed, working Android Auto app. Follow the in-app instructions to start the Head unit server and grant microphone and other required permissions. Step A includes a developer mode and Head unit server video tutorial that opens in YouTube or your browser, with clearer server readiness and setup shortcuts.
Open apps through Android Auto's built-in app menu on the casting screen. TeslaMirror's separate Android Auto app catalog and default startup app setting have been removed.
Choose a fixed 480p, 720p, or 1080p resolution; 720p is the default. Updating changes the old Automatic setting to 720p and keeps existing fixed selections. Browser resizing or zooming does not change the selected resolution. Adjust content size and 30 or 60 FPS independently, and choose H.264 or H.265 according to device capabilities. See the 10.03 release notes.
Automatic cleanup after 15 minutes without browser access
Single-app and Android Auto each have an automatic cleanup option, 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 video or listen to audio, without requiring touch input. This timeout is separate from the daily free casting allowance.
Video modes and lossless audio
Full-screen H.264/H.265 casting uses higher bitrates for Extreme and Ultimate quality in 10.03 to preserve more picture detail. These settings need more local network bandwidth. Each casting settings page also explains how to choose H.265 or H.264.
- MCU3 (AMD Ryzen): H.265 at 720p/60 fps is recommended because 1080p requires more bandwidth. MCU3 supports up to 1080p/60 fps with H.264 or H.265.
- Tesla software 2025.38.11 and later: H.265 is recommended for both MCU2 and MCU3.
- MCU2 (Intel Atom): H.264 at 540p/30 fps is recommended only for very old Tesla infotainment software.
- Lossless audio on Android 10 and later: audio supports up to 96 kHz, stereo, 32-bit Hi-Res quality with compatible Android and playback hardware.
48 kHz is generally well supported on Android devices. 96 kHz compatibility depends on the device, Android version, TeslaMirror version, and playback hardware.
Compatibility update — September 22, 2026: Pixel 9a running Android 17 with the latest TeslaMirror app now supports 96 kHz audio in our testing. Earlier Pixel 9a tests did show problems; those results describe the older software combination, not a permanent hardware limitation. Pixel 5 also worked well in earlier tests.
An Android update may have improved the underlying audio support, but the cause has not been isolated from app updates. Update both Android and TeslaMirror, then test 96 kHz on your own device. If audio is unstable or missing, use 48 kHz.
Local network and privacy
Mirroring traffic stays inside the Android hotspot network and does not pass through a public mirroring server. The Tesla may still use cellular data for its own online services while connected. The Android device can also use another nearby internet connection and does not require a SIM card solely for mirroring.
TeslaMirror, its VPN component, and its Accessibility component do not collect personal information, usage statistics, analytics, or logs.
Why TeslaMirror requires VpnService
Tesla browsers block standard private-LAN ranges such as 192.168.*.*. TeslaMirror still uses the virtual IP address 100.99.9.9 internally with a local VPN tunnel so the Tesla browser can reach the web server on the Android device. The Tesla browser no longer supports opening this IP directly, so it is not an address users should enter in the current app.
The VPN tunnel does not connect to a public VPN server. One endpoint is the Android device and the other is the Tesla. The local web server is not accessible from the public Internet, and TeslaMirror does not redirect or manipulate network traffic from other apps. VpnService is a core requirement because the Tesla browser otherwise cannot reach the local server.
A third-party VPN may work alongside TeslaMirror on some configurations. Follow the startup order and bypass rules in the FAQ, and make sure 100.99.9.9 is allowed through.
Remote Control and Accessibility
Remote Control lets you control the Android device from the Tesla touchscreen or a mouse. It requires Accessibility permission; without that permission, Remote Control is unavailable.
TeslaMirror uses AccessibilityService APIs such as dispatchGesture and performGlobalAction only to translate remote input into device actions. No data is collected through AccessibilityService.
Safety, download, and support
Use TeslaMirror only while parked. Local laws may restrict use of a built-in vehicle browser. TeslaMirror is not affiliated with or endorsed by Tesla, Inc.
The official Android version is available only from Google Play. This website does not distribute an APK. For help, email TeslaMirror@hustmobile.com.