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Can You Add a New Driver in a Tesla Without the App? (Car Menu Only)

Jan 15, 2026
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This video shows whether you can add a new driver profile directly from a Tesla Model Y without using the Tesla app. We test the in-car driver profile settings, tap Add New Driver, and explain the Local Profile option so you know what can be saved from the car UI and what requires the Tesla app. If you opened the car with the keycard or don't have the app on your phone, this short demo explains the limits and workarounds for temporary driving settings. How to add a new driver on Tesla Model Y without the Tesla app? How to add driver profile on Tesla Model Y? Can you create and save a new driver profile from the Tesla car without the Tesla app? 0:00 Intro - What we will test 0:13 Why test without the Tesla app 0:27 Open driver profile settings 0:35 Tap Add New Driver - app required 0:54 Local profile explained - temporary settings only 1:07 Summary and final tips #TeslaModelY #Tesla #DriverProfile #TeslaTips Find out more: https://www.hardreset.info/devices/car/car-tesla/ Follow us on Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/hardreset.info Like us on Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/hardresetinfo/

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