SideDisplay - Turn Your Tesla Into a Wireless Second Monitor

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Extend your Mac or PC workspace to your Tesla's touchscreen. No cables, no hardware mods — drag windows over and work from anywhere.

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Free 30 min/week · $10.99/year unlimited · No credit card needed

macOS Windows

No Tesla modifications ~100ms latency Touch control All Tesla models

Up to 3

Simultaneous displays

Why SideDisplay

Stop hauling extra hardware

You already have a beautiful touchscreen in your Tesla. SideDisplay turns it into a real second monitor — not a mirror — for genuine dual-screen productivity.

Without SideDisplay

  • Carry a $200-400 portable monitor everywhere
  • Cables, adapters, stands — more stuff in your bag
  • Mirroring apps only duplicate your screen
  • Can't drag separate windows to your Tesla
  • Tesla's display sits idle while you work

With SideDisplay

  • Use the screen you already own — $0 hardware
  • 100% wireless via WebRTC — zero cables
  • True extended display — drag any window over
  • Touch control macOS or Windows from Tesla's screen
  • Works on Mac & Windows, all Tesla models

Features

Everything you need, nothing you don't

Built for real productivity. Minimal footprint, maximum utility.

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Wireless Second Monitor

Use your Tesla's large touchscreen as a second display for your computer. No cables, no adapters, and no physical modifications.

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Touch Control

Tap, click, scroll on the Tesla screen to control your Mac or PC. Like a giant touchpad built into your car.

~100ms Latency

Responsive enough for browsing, docs, Slack, email, and video calls. Smooth for everyday work tasks.

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Multi-Device (Up to 3)

Connect your Tesla, a tablet, or any device with a WebRTC browser. Build your mobile command center.

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WebRTC Wireless

No cables or dongles. Connects through Tesla's browser using the same technology that powers video calls.

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Mac & Windows

Native support for both platforms. Apple Silicon optimized on Mac, lightweight on Windows 11.

Setup

Working in under 2 minutes

If you can open a browser, you can use SideDisplay.

1

Connect & Share

Use your phone's hotspot and Internet Sharing (Mac) or Mobile Hotspot (Windows) to create a local connection.

2

Launch SideDisplay

Open SideDisplay on your computer and click Start.

3

Open Tesla Browser

Navigate to the URL in your Tesla's web browser. Done — drag windows over and start working.

Community

Tesla owners want this

"I want to use my truck as a mobile office — the space and large console make it viable. Is there a way to use the main screen as an external monitor without an HDMI install? Something simple that works through the browser?"

"Every time I go out to 'Work From Tesla,' I really wish the in-car display was an AirPlay destination. This would be incredibly useful for MacBooks and iPads."

X (Twitter) user

"Sitting at a Supercharger with my laptop out — that big screen right there doing nothing. Would love to use it as an extra display while I work."

X (Twitter) user

Ready to Extend Your Screen?

Download SideDisplay and turn your Tesla into a wireless second monitor.

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Free to try — 30 min/week free, $10.99/year for unlimited