Tesla now allows its iPhone user customers to control several common tasks through AI assistant Siri with its latest 4.24 iOS software update, Not a Tesla App reported.
New capabilities
Tesla EV owners can now ask Siri to perform basic tasks like opening/closing the car’s trunks or windows. It can also support a voice command to turn the Bioweapon Defense Mode on.
In addition, the shortcut features now allow automation, like integrating multiple commands or even scheduling the activation of those tasks.
Tesla customers can also now customize a panic mode in their EVs. This configuration simultaneously closes the windows, beeps the horn, and flickers lights. It can also automatically warm the car in the morning.
These features significantly aid customers to have a more convenient experience in driving Tesla EVs as it eliminates the need to navigate on the Tesla app.
Presented below is the comprehensive list of the new controls included in the 4.24 iOS update:
- Bioweapon Defense Mode
- Camp Mode
- Defrost
- Dog Mode
- Precondition Vehicle
- Set Seat Heater (seat position and heat level)
- Set Temperature (choose climate temperature)
- Vent Windows
- Set Media Volume
- Emissions Test
- Close All Windows
- Flash Lights
- Honk Horn
- Lock/Unlock
- Open Frunk
- Open/Close Charge Port
- Open/Close Door (Model X)
- Open/Close Rear Trunk
- Sentry Mode
- Set Charge Limit
- Start/Stop Charging
See Also:
- New Tesla app update provides more charging data
- Tesla updates referral program for new Model 3 and Y customers in US and China
- Tesla updates Mobile app with the same EV Energy app
- Tesla launches unique destination feature with the 2023.26 software update
- Tesla releases a new feature-rich stealth update
Unfortunately, these new features are only currently available for iPhone users. Therefore, it would be great for Tesla to include Android users in this technological innovation.
Such features will undoubtedly aid Tesla in gaining customer interest.
