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# Platform Understanding and Expectations

Teslemetry is an API proxy and data streaming service that connects your Tesla vehicles and energy products to external automation and analytics platforms. Understanding what Teslemetry is designed to do, and what it is not, helps set appropriate expectations.

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### How can I access my vehicle's speed log history?

Teslemetry does not store historical vehicle data such as speed logs, trip history, or driving records. Teslemetry streams real-time data from Tesla Fleet Telemetry to external systems but does not maintain a database of historical information.

To access historical data, you need to connect an external data storage platform such as:
* **Home Assistant** with its built-in history and recorder
* **InfluxDB** via webhooks for time-series data
* **Splunk** using the built-in Splunk HTTP Event Collector format
* **Any custom solution** that can receive webhooks or Server Sent Events (SSE)

### Can I use Teslemetry to track my car like Tessie?

No. Teslemetry and Tessie are different types of services designed for different use cases.

**Teslemetry is:**
* An API proxy and data streaming service
* Designed for integration with external platforms like Home Assistant (with Node-RED and n8n integrations in development)
* A tool for developers and automation enthusiasts who want to build their own solutions

**Tessie is:**
* A fully integrated vehicle tracking and analytics platform
* Provides its own mobile app, web dashboard, and watch apps
* Stores and displays historical vehicle data, trip logs, and statistics
* A complete end-user solution with no external setup required

If you want a ready-to-use app with built-in tracking and analytics, Tessie is the more appropriate choice. If you want to build custom automations or integrate Tesla data into your smart home platform, Teslemetry provides the foundation to do so.

### Does Teslemetry store my vehicle data?

Teslemetry maintains minimal data storage for operational purposes only. Teslemetry **does not**:
* Store long-term historical data
* Maintain trip logs or driving history
* Provide data analytics or visualization dashboards
* Keep records of speed, location, or other telemetry over time

For persistent data storage and analytics, you must connect Teslemetry to an external platform that handles data retention.

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## What Teslemetry Is

### An API Proxy Service

Teslemetry proxies documented Tesla Fleet API requests with a valid access token and subscription to the correct Fleet API regional server for your account.

### A Real-Time Data Streaming Platform

Teslemetry provides access to Tesla Fleet Telemetry, streaming real-time vehicle data via:
* **Server Sent Events (SSE)** for direct connections
* **Webhooks** in multiple formats (Tesla/Raw, Teslemetry, or Splunk HEC)

### An Integration Foundation

Teslemetry supports many platforms:

| Platform | Description |
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| **Home Assistant** | Core integration with real-time telemetry support |
| **Homebridge** | Apple HomeKit integration |
| **Node-RED** | In development - comprehensive nodes for vehicle and energy control, coming soon |
| **n8n** | In development - workflow automation with trigger nodes, coming soon |
| **Custom Solutions** | Python and TypeScript libraries available |

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## Choosing the Right Solution

| If You Want... | Use... |
| ---- |
| A complete tracking app with history and analytics | Tessie |
| Home Assistant integration with real-time data | Teslemetry |
| Developer API access for building custom tools | Teslemetry |
| Mobile app for vehicle control | Tesla App or Tessie |