tescast: Turkish live TV and YouTube on Tesla
tescast plays 90 Turkish live TV channels and YouTube in the Tesla browser, including while the car is moving, for passengers. From 200 TL a month.
tescast is a web app that plays 90 Turkish live TV channels and YouTube in the Tesla browser. You open tescast.app on the car screen, scan a QR code with your phone, and start watching. Video keeps playing when the car moves from Park to Drive, so passengers can keep watching.
What is tescast?
tescast runs in the Tesla web browser. You do not install anything. The address is tescast.app.
The service focuses on Turkey. The channel list is Turkish, prices are in Turkish lira, and the app interface is in Turkish. If you live in Turkey and drive a Tesla, tescast is built for you. If you want channels from other countries, tescast is not the right tool.
What can you watch?
- 90 Turkish TV channels: 21 national, 17 news, 6 sport, 5 children, 11 music, 2 documentary, 19 regional and 9 other. More than 60 channels stream in 1080p.
- YouTube: search, follow channels, like videos and see your history and recommendations.
- Examples: TRT 1, Show TV, Kanal D, ATV, NTV, CNN Türk, TRT Haber.
- Sport: TRT Spor, TRT Spor Yıldız, A Spor, HT Spor and TJK TV. Encrypted channels such as beIN Sports and S Sport are not available.
- Children: TRT Çocuk, Minika Çocuk, Minika Go, TRT Diyanet Çocuk and Spacetoon.
See the full list on the channels page.
Features
- Mosaic view: live frames of the channels side by side. Tap one to preview it, tap again to open it full screen.
- Program guide: see what each channel airs.
- Watch from the start: on channels that support it, you can restart a running program.
- Recently watched: go back to your last channels or videos.
- Quality choice: 360p, 540p, 720p or 1080p. Pick a lower quality to save data.
- Full-screen mode: an option in Settings called "Tesla tam ekran modu" (Tesla full screen mode).
Does it play while driving?
Yes, for passengers. When the car moves from Park to Drive, live TV and YouTube in tescast do not stop. Tesla's own Theater apps and normal video players in the browser stop while the car moves.
This feature is for passengers. The driver must keep their eyes on the road. Follow local traffic rules.
More detail: Watch YouTube on Tesla while driving and Watch live TV on Tesla.
How do you set it up?
- Open tescast.app in the Tesla browser.
- Scan the QR code on the screen with your phone.
- Create an account on your phone.
- Choose a plan.
- The car connects. After the first time, tescast opens directly.
One car connects per account. You manage the subscription, payment and car connection from your phone. The app interface is in Turkish, so a basic reading of Turkish menus helps.
How much does it cost?
| Plan | Price |
|---|---|
| Monthly | 200 TL a month |
| Yearly | 1.199 TL a year (about 100 TL a month) |
Prices include VAT and are in Turkish lira. There is no free plan, but you can try it in your car for 5 minutes for free. You can cancel at any time. If tescast does not work in your car, you can ask for a refund within 14 days. Payment goes through Stripe. The company is DMR LABS LTD in the United Kingdom. Support: [email protected].
What do you need?
tescast needs an internet connection in the car. This can be Premium Connectivity, Wi-Fi or a phone hotspot. Data use is about 2-3 GB an hour at 1080p, about 1.2 GB at 720p and about 0.4 GB at 360p. The tescast server is in Istanbul. Streams are relayed as they are, without re-encoding. See the internet guide in Turkish for details.
What does tescast not do?
- No movies or series.
- No IPTV or M3U lists.
- No radio.
- No rear screen.
If you need your own IPTV sources, look at other Tesla TV apps. For a direct comparison, see tescast vs Sefirox.
tescast is not affiliated with Tesla, Inc.
FAQ
What is tescast?
tescast is a web app for the Tesla browser. It plays 90 Turkish live TV channels and YouTube. It focuses on Turkey, with Turkish channels, Turkish lira prices and a Turkish interface.
Can I watch TV on my Tesla while driving?
tescast keeps playing when the car moves from Park to Drive. This is for passengers. The driver must keep their eyes on the road.
Does tescast work outside Turkey?
The service area is Turkey. The channels are Turkish. We make no claim about use outside Turkey. Ask [email protected] before you subscribe from abroad.
How much is tescast?
200 TL a month or 1.199 TL a year, VAT included. There is no free plan. A 5-minute free trial runs in your car.
Does tescast have Netflix, movies or IPTV?
No. tescast has live TV and YouTube only.
Do I need to install an app?
No. Open tescast.app in the Tesla browser.