Tesla is rolling out a major vacation software program replace, headlined by the launch of its first Tesla Apple Watch app. The brand new app, lengthy anticipated and at last accessible subsequent week, will enable homeowners of Tesla electrical vehicles and vehicles to make use of their Apple Watch as a digital key to lock and unlock their autos. That eliminates the necessity to carry a smartphone (no less than for that purpose).
Customers also can view battery cost ranges, management local weather settings, and remotely open the entrance trunk (“frunk”) immediately from their wrist.
Tesla Apple Watch app launches in first half of December
The Apple Watch app marks a primary for Tesla, however it’s not the one function within the vacation software program replace from Elon Musk’s EV firm. It introduces a number of different notable options throughout Tesla’s automobile lineup as properly. (Final yr’s vacation software program replace noticed the addition of Apple Podcasts.)
Tesla homeowners will now achieve entry to Dashcam and Sentry Mode recordings by the Tesla smartphone app, with the power to avoid wasting and share clips for insurance coverage or regulation enforcement functions. The navigation system has been enhanced to permit drivers to set desired battery ranges for arrival at their vacation spot, with the route planner robotically adjusting charging stops accordingly. A brand new precipitation overlay on maps shows stay climate information at vacation spot factors.
For security, Tesla carried out a reverse cross-traffic alert system that gives audible warnings and visible indicators on the rearview digicam feed when it detects autos or pedestrians. The replace additionally contains computerized music quantity discount whereas in reverse, a function widespread in different automotive manufacturers.
‘Santa Mode’ for Cybertruck
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Cybertruck homeowners obtain unique options, together with a holiday-themed “Santa Mode” that transforms the automobile’s on-screen avatar into Santa’s sleigh full with reindeer and elves. They will additionally customise their digital truck’s look with numerous wraps and license plates, with template directions to be revealed on GitHub.
The replace extends to Tesla’s leisure options. Customers can now schedule two new holiday-themed mild exhibits remotely by the Tesla app. The corporate additionally enhanced its quirky “fart” function with a brand new “Fart on Contact” perform, like a whoopie cushion, that prompts when somebody sits in any seat.
For autos geared up with Tesla {Hardware} 4, the replace contains FSD V13.2, enabling “parked to parked” autonomous capabilities. Nevertheless, security and authorized compliance nonetheless require driver supervision.
