How to watch TV on a Tesla Model 3 (Highland too)
Watch live TV and YouTube on a Tesla Model 3, Highland included, by opening tescast.app in the front browser. Screens, rear screen and internet.
Short answer: To watch TV on a Tesla Model 3, open tescast.app in the browser on the front screen and scan the QR code with your phone. tescast is a web app that plays live TV, YouTube and your own IPTV list in the Tesla browser. It works on Model 3 cars with a browser, Highland included. The rear screen has no browser.
You do not install an app on a Model 3. tescast runs in Tesla's browser. Free channels from more than 50 countries, 155 Turkish channels, YouTube and your own IPTV list open in one place. Playback keeps going for passengers when the car drives.
How do I open tescast on a Model 3?
- Open the browser on the front screen.
- Go to tescast.app. A QR code appears.
- Scan it with your phone, create an account and choose a plan. You can try it first for 5 minutes.
- The car connects. Tap a channel.
The car connects once, then tescast opens directly.
What are the Model 3 screens?
| Screen | What Tesla's page says | Does tescast open? |
|---|---|---|
| Front (centre) | 16" Center Touchscreen | Yes, in the browser |
| Rear | "8-inch touchscreen with climate controls and entertainment" | No, no browser on the rear screen |
Source: tesla.com/en_gb/model3 (2026-10-21). The sizes belong to the current model. Older Model 3 cars have different screens and hardware.
Is the Model 3 Highland different?
Highland is the name of the refreshed Model 3. It has a rear touchscreen. Tesla writes that this screen offers climate controls and entertainment, but it has no web browser, so tescast does not open there. On the front screen, use is the same on every Model 3.
Can you watch on a road trip?
In tescast, live TV, YouTube and IPTV do not stop when the car moves from Park to Drive. The passenger in front and rear passengers who can see the front screen keep watching. The driver does not watch: traffic rules in many countries forbid watching video while driving. More in video on a Tesla while driving.
Internet connection
The Model 3 needs Premium Connectivity, Wi-Fi or a phone hotspot. Tesla's connectivity page says video streaming is not supported on some vehicles, depending on hardware. For data use, see internet for TV in a Tesla.
What can I watch?
- Live TV on Tesla
- Movies and series on Tesla: from your own IPTV list.
- Free movies on Tesla: public domain and Creative Commons.
- YouTube on Tesla
FAQ
What do I need to watch TV on a Model 3?
An internet connection, the Tesla browser and a tescast account. You install nothing.
Does tescast work on the Model 3 Highland?
Yes, in the browser on the front screen. The rear screen has no browser.
Can I watch on the Model 3 rear screen?
tescast does not open there, because the rear screen has no web browser. Tesla says the rear screen offers entertainment. Check Tesla's page for which apps it has.
Does it work on an older Model 3?
It works on Model 3 cars with a browser and an internet connection. Tesla says video streaming is not supported on some vehicles, depending on hardware. Try it free for 5 minutes in your car to check.
What if it does not work in my car?
If it does not work in your car after you pay, you can ask for a refund within 14 days.
What does it cost?
$7.99 a month or $59.99 a year (about $5 a month).