# Smartwatch Car Apps The Apple Watch Tesla App Lets Wearer's Control Their Ride from their Wrist By Meghan Young | Published 2015-02-04 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-watch-tesla References: [theverge](http://www.theverge.com/2015/2/3/7866239/apple-watch-apps-tesla-todoist-wearable) & [elekslabs](http://elekslabs.com/2015/01/apple-watch-tesla-car-how-far-can-we-drive-them.html) The [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-icar-concept) Watch [Tesla](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-3) app is one of the latest designs to be announced in anticipation of the device's release in April. Other car companies may have already jumped on the wearable tech bandwagon to let their customers control their cars from their phone and wrist, but this option is exciting since it demonstrates yet again the stylish and convenient capabilities of Apple's highly anticipated product. Developed by Eleks Labs, the Apple Watch Tesla app "displays the battery level, range, temperature of your Tesla on the main screen, and can lock and unlock the car, turn on your headlights, and control the air condition," reports [The Verge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verge-ts-pro-motorcycle). However, there are still drawbacks to the initial Apple Watch design that limits what should be its limitless capabilities. Markiyan Matsekh, Eleks' product manager, says, "We can now confidently say that creating anything really necessary and fully functional for Apple Watch with the current SDK version is very, very difficult, and many of the things promised at launch that were perfect for some business ideas are not at all available yet." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Smartwatch Car Control:** Smartwatch car apps like the Apple Watch Tesla app provide opportunities for wearable tech to be utilized in the car industry for added convenience and accessibility. - **Limitations of Current Smartwatch Technology:** The limitations of the current smartwatch technology, as noted by Eleks Lab's product manager, Markiyan Matsekh, presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the smartwatch sector. - **Expansion of Smartwatch App Capabilities:** The current limitations of smartwatch apps present opportunities for growth and expansion in the development and capabilities of smartwatch apps for various industries. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive Industry:** The integration of smartwatch technology in the automotive industry presents opportunities for added convenience and accessibility for car owners. - **Wearable Technology Industry:** The development and expansion of smartwatch apps like the Apple Watch Tesla app presents opportunities for growth and innovation in the wearable technology industry. - **Technology Industry:** The limitations of the current smartwatch technology present opportunities for growth and development in the technology industry for advancements in smartwatch capabilities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vehicle-Focused App Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-3.md) - [Smartwatch-Compatible Wireless Pumps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/willow-30.md) - [Sculpted Tech Brand Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-icar-concept.md) - [Patent-Inspired Tech Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-car-concept.md) - [Consolidated Automotive Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/consolidated-automotive-apps.md) - [All-Inclusive Automotive Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automotive-apps.md) - [Carbon-Neutral Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-watch-series-9.md) - [Collaboration Automotive Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-x-garmin-epix-pro.md) - [Driving Interface Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-dashboard-app.md)