How to watch TV on a Tesla Model Y (Juniper too)
Watch live TV and YouTube on a Tesla Model Y, including the new Juniper, by opening tescast.app in the front browser. Screens, rear screen and internet.
Short answer: To watch TV on a Tesla Model Y, 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 Y cars with a browser, Juniper included. The rear screen has no browser.
You do not install anything on a Model Y. tescast runs in Tesla's own browser. Free channels from more than 50 countries, 155 Turkish channels and YouTube open on the same screen. Playback keeps going for passengers when the car drives.
How do I open tescast on a Model Y?
- Open the browser from the app menu on the front screen.
- Type 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, no card needed.
- The car connects. Tap a channel.
The car connects once. On later drives tescast.app opens straight to the channels.
What are the Model Y screens?
| Screen | What Tesla's page says | Does tescast open? |
|---|---|---|
| Front (centre) | 16" Centre Touchscreen | Yes, in the browser |
| Rear | 8" Rear Touchscreen | No, the rear screen has no browser |
Source: tesla.com/en_gb/modely (2026-10-21). The sizes belong to the current model. Older Model Y cars have different screens and hardware. Check your own car on Tesla's page or in the software screen.
Is the Model Y Juniper different?
Juniper is the name of the refreshed Model Y. It has a touchscreen for rear passengers, but that screen has no web browser, so tescast does not open there. On the front screen it works the same as on an older Model Y: open the browser and go to tescast.app.
Can children in the back watch?
The video plays on the front screen. Passengers who can see it can watch. In tescast, live TV, YouTube and IPTV do not stop when the car moves to Drive, so passengers keep watching on a long drive. The driver does not watch: traffic rules in many countries forbid watching video while driving. For kids, see kids' TV on a Tesla.
Internet connection
The Model Y 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 quality and data use, see internet for TV in a Tesla.
What can I watch?
- Live TV on Tesla: free channels from 50+ countries.
- YouTube on Tesla: search, follow, link your account.
- IPTV on Tesla: your own legal M3U or Xtream list.
- Radio on Tesla: stations that play while you drive.
FAQ
Do I need to install an app on a Model Y?
No. tescast opens in the Model Y browser. Go to tescast.app.
Does tescast work on the Model Y Juniper?
Yes, in the browser on the front screen. The rear screen has no browser.
Can you watch TV on a Model Y while driving?
In tescast, playback continues when the car moves, for passengers. Community sources say Tesla's own Theater apps play only in Park.
Does tescast open on the Model Y rear screen?
No. The rear screen has no web browser. tescast runs on the front screen.
Can I try it free?
Yes. Open tescast.app in the car, scan the QR code and watch for 5 minutes, no card needed. It is 10 minutes if you agree to campaign e-mails.
What does it cost?
$7.99 a month or $59.99 a year. One car connects per account.