Tesla's Holiday Update Adds Apple Watch Support, Fart Sounds to Cybertruck

Tesla's Holiday Update Adds Apple Watch Support, Fart Sounds to Cybertruck

By Michael Anderson

December 2, 2024 at 04:20 PM

Tesla's 2024 Holiday Update brings significant improvements to vehicle functionality and convenience through over-the-air updates, rolling out next week. Here's what owners can expect:

Apple Watch Integration

  • Use Apple Watch as car key
  • View battery charge status
  • Control frunk and climate settings remotely

Enhanced Security and Camera Features

  • Save dashcam and Sentry mode clips directly to phone
  • Phone notifications when door handles are pulled
  • Improved rear camera with pinch-to-zoom (Cybertruck)

Cybertruck rear view with open tailgate

Cybertruck rear view with open tailgate

Smarter Navigation

  • Set desired battery percentage for arrival
  • Search destinations along route with detour time estimates
  • Weather information at destination
  • Traffic data for all vehicles
  • Automatic re-routing around closures

Tesla Santa Mode display screens

Tesla Santa Mode display screens

Safety Features

  • Rear cross-traffic alert system
  • Automatic volume reduction while reversing
  • Predictive drive selection for Model 3

Tesla Model Y rear cargo space

Tesla Model Y rear cargo space

Entertainment Updates

  • Rear-seat gaming on Cybertruck center screen
  • New game: "Boomerang Fu"
  • Schedulable Light Show mode
  • Holiday-themed Cybertruck sleigh avatar
  • Updated "Whoopee Cushion" mode that activates upon passenger detection

Colorful graphic with pink-blue gradient

Colorful graphic with pink-blue gradient

These updates demonstrate Tesla's commitment to improving both practical functionality and entertainment features through software updates, enhancing the overall ownership experience.

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