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The exact Handlefree phrases, the Tesla app route and fixes when a shortcut fails.</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">https://handlefree.app/guides/siri-shortcuts/#revision-2026-11-01</guid></item><item><title>Tesla phone key not working: causes and fixes</title><link>https://handlefree.app/guides/phone-key-not-working/</link><description>Work through Tesla’s own phone key checklist: Bluetooth, location permission, power-saving mode, Allow Mobile Access and the limit of three connected keys. 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