Tesla's Holiday Update Adds Apple Watch Support, Fart Sounds to Cybertruck
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
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
Safety Features
- Rear cross-traffic alert system
- Automatic volume reduction while reversing
- Predictive drive selection for Model 3
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
These updates demonstrate Tesla's commitment to improving both practical functionality and entertainment features through software updates, enhancing the overall ownership experience.