Tesla has unveiled its 2024 Holiday Update, packed with exciting new features and long-awaited upgrades for owners. These annual updates are known for enhancing the Tesla experience, and this year’s update delivers several exciting additions.
Apple Watch App: A Most-Requested Feature
Tesla owners can now use their Apple Watch as a phone key, as well as check battery levels, open the frunk, and control the climate. This long-anticipated feature adds convenience for Tesla users on the go.
Enhanced Dashcam and Sentry Mode Functionality
Owners can now watch Dashcam and Sentry Mode clips directly in the Tesla app and save them to their phones for editing and sharing. This streamlined process makes it easier to manage security footage.
New Features and Improvements
The Holiday Update introduces a range of other enhancements:
- Autoshift for Stalkless Model 3: Automatic shifting between Drive and Reverse to assist with parking lot maneuvers and multi-point turns.
- SiriusXM Support: Available for the Model 3, Model Y, and Cybertruck.
- Weather and Navigation Upgrades: View precipitation on the map and check weather at your destination. Navigation now shows search options along your route with estimated detour times.
- Set Arrival Energy: Customize your battery charge level upon reaching your destination.
Cybertruck-Specific Upgrades
Cybertruck owners are treated to personalized avatar wraps, larger and zoomable rear camera feeds, rear-seat arcade gaming, and a festive Santa Mode that transforms the vehicle avatar into Santa’s sleigh.
Entertainment and Fun Features
- TuneIn Radio Enhancements: Improved interface and free access with no setup required.
- Boomerang Fu Game: A multiplayer party game for backseat fun.
- Fart on Contact: A cheeky prank feature triggered by seat detection.
- Schedule Light Show: Remotely schedule Tesla’s signature Light Show from the app, now with two new sequences.
Convenience and Maintenance Enhancements
- Adjust the position of unoccupied passenger seats, including the second row, from the new Seats control panel.
- View and track maintenance items directly from the vehicle’s touchscreen.
Tesla’s 2024 Holiday Update demonstrates the company’s commitment to innovation and user feedback, making its vehicles smarter, more personalized, and even more fun to own.
