Tesla Siri Shortcuts: open trunk, frunk and doors from your iPhone

If the control only opens the app

Opening Handlefree can be part of the authenticated system-control flow. It does not by itself mean a vehicle command was sent. Beside the parked car, check the named action, any setup or verification prompt, Holiday Mode and the displayed result. If the same action works in the app but not from the system control, reselect the intended action and check the app version. Do not repeatedly tap without checking the door.

Handlefree actions you can use

Unlatch Driver Door, Unlatch Front Passenger Door, Unlatch Rear Driver-Side Door, Unlatch Rear Passenger-Side Door, Open Frunk, Open Trunk, Close Trunk, Open Charge Port, Close Charge Port, Unlock Vehicle and Lock Vehicle. The driver door is ready straight away; passenger-door, cargo and charge-port actions are enabled after you test them once beside the car.

Siri phrases that work

• “Unlatch driver door with Handlefree”
• “Open my driver door with Handlefree”
• “Unlatch Front Passenger Door with Handlefree”
• “Open my frunk with Handlefree” · “Open my trunk with Handlefree” · “Close my trunk with Handlefree”
• “Unlock my car with Handlefree” · “Lock my car with Handlefree”

Saying the app name tells Siri exactly which app to use, which avoids Siri asking whether you meant another car app or CarPlay.

Ready-made recipes

• Trunk from the Home Screen: add the ready-made Open Trunk shortcut from Handlefree’s Shortcuts tab, then in Apple’s Shortcuts app open its share menu and choose Add to Home Screen.
• Frunk by voice: say “Open my frunk with Handlefree”. No setup needed once the action is confirmed.
• Charge port at the charger: put the Open Charge Port action on the Action Button or a Home Screen shortcut, so the flap opens before you lift the cable.
• iPhone without an Action Button: Settings → Accessibility → Touch → Back Tap, then pick a Handlefree shortcut for a double or triple tap.
• Driver door in Control Center: on iOS 18 or later, add Handlefree’s driver-door control. It is free.

Trunk, frunk, charge-port and passenger-door actions are part of Handlefree Pro, with a 7-day trial after pairing.

Build your own shortcut

1. Open Handlefree’s Shortcuts tab and choose an action. Its page shows the Siri phrase and, under Use it anywhere, a ready-made shortcut.
2. Or open Apple’s Shortcuts app, create a shortcut and search for “Handlefree”.
3. Put it on the Home Screen, in a widget or on the Action Button.

The Tesla app route

Tesla’s app added Siri Shortcuts in August 2023 for commands such as locking and unlocking. The exact list depends on the Tesla app version. If you already use Tesla’s shortcuts, you can keep them and add Handlefree only for what they do not cover, such as a specific passenger door.

When a shortcut fails

• Unlock the iPhone: Handlefree’s vehicle shortcuts do not run on a locked phone.
• Turn on Bluetooth and stay near the car.
• Turn off Holiday Mode in Handlefree.
• If the action is not listed, test and confirm it in the app first.
• After reinstalling, add the shortcut again from Handlefree’s Shortcuts tab.
• After the free trial, Pro actions reply that they are part of Handlefree Pro and send nothing.
• Siri opens another car app or CarPlay: include “with Handlefree” in the phrase.

Check your vehicle before relying on a shortcut

Read the compatibility evidence and its limits. Artwork is not a compatibility test. Keep a working physical key available.

Questions

Sources

• AppleInsider: Tesla app adds Siri Shortcuts (Aug 2023)
• Apple: Use the Action Button with Shortcuts

Tesla features change with software updates; check the linked source for your car. Handlefree is independent and not affiliated with Tesla, Inc. Use vehicle controls only beside your parked car with the area clear.