Model 3 / Phone & connectivity

Tesla Model 3: how to pair a phone for Bluetooth calls

2 min readReviewed 25 October 2026

CHECK YOUR CARTesla Model 3 2024+; North America online owner's manual, software 2026.32, checked 25 October 2026.

Pairing a phone for calls does not itself make it a vehicle key.

THE QUICK ANSWER

Enable phone Bluetooth, open Controls > Bluetooth in the car and confirm matching pairing numbers.

Step by step

1Prepare the phoneUnlock it and leave its Bluetooth settings open.
2Start pairingIn Controls > Bluetooth, select your phone and Connect.
3Match the codesVerify both numbers agree, approve pairing and choose any contact-sharing permissions.

Tick steps as you go. Your progress stays in this tab.

Where should my phone appear afterward?+

Under Controls > Bluetooth > Paired Devices.

SOURCES & SCOPE

Written from the official references below, reviewed on 25 October 2026. This is a source-based guide, not a claim of hands-on vehicle testing.

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