Tesla FSD Beta 11.4.7.1 Released to Employees With a Massive Amount of New Features

By Not a Tesla App Staff
Tesla adds a huge amount of features to its latest FSD Beta
Tesla adds a huge amount of features to its latest FSD Beta
Not a Tesla App

Tesla has released FSD Beta 11.4.7.1 to Tesla employees for internal testing. Although there are improvements to FSD Beta in the update, the big news is that this update comes in as version 2023.27.5, which means that it includes a massive number of features that have so far been missing in Tesla's FSD Beta.

Many owners are on Tesla's latest public FSD Beta v11.4.7 (update 2023.7.30), which includes non-FSD features up through update 2023.6. With this latest beta, Tesla includes features from three major updates, including update 2023.12, 2023.20 and 2023.26.

This amounts to a monumental release that includes over 50 new features across Tesla's models. Some of the features include the ability to customizable the scroll wheel, the new Spotify interface, support for Bluetooth game controllers, and Tesla's Charge on Solar feature. But there's so much more.

Below, we'll go through all of new, non-FSD features that are included in this massive release.

Features Included in Update 2023.12

Refresh Your Data Sharing Settings

Tesla added 'Refresh Your Data Sharing Settings' in update 2023.12
Tesla added 'Refresh Your Data Sharing Settings' in update 2023.12

Enable or disable data sharing and learn more about how Tesla uses anonymous data to improve existing safety and convenience features and create new ones.

Go to Controls > Software > Data Sharing. For more information on how we protect your data, go to www.tesla.com/privacy.

Track Mode

Tesla added 'Track Mode' in update 2023.12 for the new Model S
Tesla added 'Track Mode' in update 2023.12 for the new Model S

With Track Mode, you can now:

- Reach a top speed of 200 mph when the optional Track Pack is installed.

- Monitor vehicle health at a glance with updated visuals on the instrument panel and touchscreen.

- Extract maximum track performance using adaptive suspension, torque vectoring and traction control systems, which have been updated to improve consistency and driver confidence.

Please refer to the Owner's Manual for more details.

Phone Call Controls

Tesla added 'Phone Call Controls' in update 2023.12 for the new S/X and the Model 3/Y
Tesla added 'Phone Call Controls' in update 2023.12 for the new S/X and the Model 3/Y

Control your phone calls from the steering wheel. Use the left scroll button to answer or decline incoming calls. While you're on a call, use it to mute/ unmute yourself or hang up.

Text Size

Tesla added 'Text Size' in update 2023.12 for the Model 3/Y
Tesla added 'Text Size' in update 2023.12 for the Model 3/Y

Choose Standard or Large text size for the touchscreen.

Go to Control > Display > Text Size

Scroll Wheel Customization

Tesla added 'Scroll Wheel Customization' in update 2023.12 for the Model 3/Y
Tesla added 'Scroll Wheel Customization' in update 2023.12 for the Model 3/Y

Do more with the left scroll button on the steering wheel. You can adjust settings like brightness and Acceleration Mode, or perform actions like toggling the Camera App, opening the glovebox, and saving Dashcam footage.

Long press the left scroll button to bring up a list of functions and scroll through the list. To choose which function comes up by default, go to Controls > Display > Scroll Wheel Function.

Controls Search

Tesla added 'Controls Search' in update 2023.12
Tesla added 'Controls Search' in update 2023.12

Use the 'Search' function for quicker access to controls and settings.

Go to Controls > Search and enter a search term. Make changes directly from the result or tap the link to jump to that panel in Controls.

Gear Chimes

Tesla added 'Gear Chimes' in update 2023.12 for the Model 3/Y
Tesla added 'Gear Chimes' in update 2023.12 for the Model 3/Y

A chime now sounds when you shift gears. To toggle gear chimes, go to Controls > Safety > Gear Chimes.

Passenger Seat Controls

Tesla added 'Passenger Seat Controls' in update 2023.12 for the new Model S/X
Tesla added 'Passenger Seat Controls' in update 2023.12 for the new Model S/X

Adjust the passenger seat from the rear touchscreen to make it easier to enter or exit the rear seat. To access the passenger seat controls, tap the seat icon on the rear touchscreen. Hold one of the arrows to move the passenger seat forward or backward.

The controls are available only when the vehicle is not moving. To access the same controls from the front touchscreen, tap the App Launcher and go to the rear screen remote control app.

Points of Interest

Tesla added 'Points of Interest' in update 2023.12
Tesla added 'Points of Interest' in update 2023.12

See photos and reviews when you select a point of interest or Supercharger location.

Voice Recognition Language

Tesla added 'Voice Recognition Language' in update 2023.12
Tesla added 'Voice Recognition Language' in update 2023.12

British English is now available as a voice recognition language.

To update your voice recognition language, go to Controls > Display > Voice Recognition Language and choose an option from the list.

Get to Know Your Tesla

Tesla added 'Get to Know Your Tesla' in update 2023.12
Tesla added 'Get to Know Your Tesla' in update 2023.12

Learn basics like creating Driver Profiles, using Phone Key and regenerative braking from the 'Get to Know Your Tesla' educational experience within the new 'Manual' app. Each topic includes a visual and, if applicable, a link to the relevant feature.

The 'Manual' app also provides easy access to resources for learning much more about your Tesla, such as the on-screen Owner's Manual and online tutorial videos. Go to App Launcher > Manual.

Rename Vehicle in App

Tesla added 'Rename Vehicle in App' in update 2023.12
Tesla added 'Rename Vehicle in App' in update 2023.12
Walgermo/X

You can now set your vehicle's name through the Tesla app. To set your vehicle's name, simply tap the current name of your Tesla at the top of the app. You can then rename your vehicle and press 'OK.'

Parked Visualization

Tesla added 'Parked Visualization' in update 2023.12 for the Model 3/Y
Tesla added 'Parked Visualization' in update 2023.12 for the Model 3/Y

The vehicle visualization that appears while your vehicle is parked and contains labels to lock/unlock your car, as well as open your trunk/frunk can now be rotated to view the vehicle from different angles.

Speedometer Font

Tesla added 'Speedometer Font' in update 2023.12 for the Model 3/Y
Tesla added 'Speedometer Font' in update 2023.12 for the Model 3/Y
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The font for the speedometer has been made bolder to be easier to see.

Nav Improvements

Tesla added 'Nav Improvements' in update 2023.12
Tesla added 'Nav Improvements' in update 2023.12

When searching for destinations in your vehicle’s navigation system, each destination will now display the distance in miles/km from your current location.

In addition, the map pin now looks more like a button, which brings up the destination information on the map, instead of navigating to it.

Favoriting Songs

Tesla added 'Favoriting Songs' in update 2023.12
Tesla added 'Favoriting Songs' in update 2023.12
StianWalgermo

While the functionality hasn't changed, your car will now display a plus sign (+) next to music controls to favorite a song. The plus sign replaces the heart icon in the music player.

Adjust Wiper Speed

Tesla added 'Adjust Wiper Speed' in update 2023.12 for the new Model S/X and Model 3/Y
Tesla added 'Adjust Wiper Speed' in update 2023.12 for the new Model S/X and Model 3/Y
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You can now adjust the windshield wiper speed by using the scroll wheel on the steering wheel. First, press the button at the end of the left stalk to activate the windshield wipers and have the controls appear on the screen.

You can then tilt the left scroll wheel left/right to cycle through the various speeds of the windshield wipers.

Air Suspension

Tesla added 'Air Suspension' in update 2023.12 for the Model S/X
Tesla added 'Air Suspension' in update 2023.12 for the Model S/X
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You now have more control over your air suspension. In the suspension menu, you now have toggles for enabling or disabling a vehicle's height or speed at a specific location.

The ride height is now also expressed in inches in the U.S.

Tesla Theater Icons

Tesla added 'Tesla Theater Icons' in update 2023.12
Tesla added 'Tesla Theater Icons' in update 2023.12
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Tesla Theater now features square, app-like icons, instead of larger, horizontal logos.

App Drawer

Tesla added 'App Drawer' in update 2023.12
Tesla added 'App Drawer' in update 2023.12

All available options will now be displayed when you open the app drawer. Previously, options such as Frost Defrost and Wipers only showed up when you were customizing the launcher.

There is now a Customize button at the top of the app drawer as well.

New Labels

Tesla added 'New Labels' in update 2023.12
Tesla added 'New Labels' in update 2023.12

Tesla will now display a "NEW" badge next to new features or options. This makes new features more noticeable when scrolling through menus.

Charging Screen

Tesla added 'Charging Screen' in update 2023.12
Tesla added 'Charging Screen' in update 2023.12
Drill/TFF

The charging menu in the car has been updated to remove the car visualization and make the charging slider larger.

Features Included in Update 2023.20

Tire Service

Tesla added 'Tire Service' in update 2023.20 for the new Model S/X
Tesla added 'Tire Service' in update 2023.20 for the new Model S/X

Go to Controls > Service to see how many miles it's been since your last tire service.

When you get your tires rotated, replaced, or swapped, tap 'Reset'.

You can also go to Controls > Service > Wheel and Tire > Tire to input your tire configuration. This tells your car to reset the learned tire settings to improve your driving experience.

Tire Service Mileage

Tesla added 'Tire Service Mileage' in update 2023.20 for the Model 3/Y
Tesla added 'Tire Service Mileage' in update 2023.20 for the Model 3/Y

Go to Controls > Service to see how many miles it's been since your last tire service.

When you get your tires rotated, replaced, or swapped, tap 'Reset' to reset the counter.

Text Size

Tesla added 'Text Size' in update 2023.20 for the Model 3/Y
Tesla added 'Text Size' in update 2023.20 for the Model 3/Y

Large text size feature is now available in all supported languages.

To update your settings, go to Controls > Display > Text Size.

Windshield Wiper Control

Tesla added 'Windshield Wiper Control' in update 2023.20 for the Model 3/Y
Tesla added 'Windshield Wiper Control' in update 2023.20 for the Model 3/Y

Windshield wiper controls have now been added to the list of options that you can control in Scroll Wheel Function.

The steering wheel customization feature lets you control a variety of vehicle settings directly from the steering wheel. You simply long press the left scroll wheel and you can scroll through various settings and options such as HVAC fan speed, rear camera and more.

You can customize the list of options shown, or add the windshield wiper functionality to the list by navigating to Controls > Display > Scroll Wheel Function.

Phone Key

Tesla added 'Phone Key' in update 2023.20 for the new Model S/X and the Model 3/Y
Tesla added 'Phone Key' in update 2023.20 for the new Model S/X and the Model 3/Y

If you use your phone as a key for your Tesla, the device name that shows up in Bluetooth settings now has a more intuitive name.

The device name used to be a string of 18 characters without the word Tesla anywhere in the name, leaving some users wondering what the mystery may be.

As of this update, the vehicle key will now be displayed as "Tesla" followed by the last six characters of the vehicle's VIN.

Navigation Improvements

Tesla added 'Navigation Improvements' in update 2023.20
Tesla added 'Navigation Improvements' in update 2023.20
Garth Schanock

When searching for a destination in the vehicle's navigation system, the search results will now display which destinations are open and which are closed.

Set PIN to Drive

Tesla added 'Set PIN to Drive' in update 2023.20
Tesla added 'Set PIN to Drive' in update 2023.20

You can now enable the 'PIN to Drive' feature directly from the Tesla app. Simply navigate to Security & Drivers, toggle it on and set your PIN.

Having the ability to enable PIN to Drive in the app is useful for owners who may normally not use it, but may want to remotely enable the feature if they lose their key fob or phone.

This feature requires app update 4.21.5 or higher.

View All Cameras

Tesla added 'View All Cameras' in update 2023.20 for the new Model S/X and Model 3/Y
Tesla added 'View All Cameras' in update 2023.20 for the new Model S/X and Model 3/Y

You can now preview more than just the cabin camera in your Tesla. By navigating to Controls > Service, you can now preview all nine (eight on hardware 4.0) of Tesla's cameras. This includes being able to view all the front-facing cameras and B-pillar cameras for the first time.

You can change cameras by tapping the name of the camera at the top of the live video.

Note: These camera views are only here to give customers a better understanding of what their vehicle can see and to confirm that the cameras are working correctly. There is no additional functionality gained from this feature, at this time.

Current Trip Odometer

Tesla added 'Current Trip Odometer' in update 2023.20
Tesla added 'Current Trip Odometer' in update 2023.20

The 'Current Trip' odometer metrics have been updated with this update. Instead of displaying kWh, the Current Trip odometer will now display the number of minutes elapsed since the vehicle was put into drive.

The other odometers, such as 'Since Last Charge', 'Trip A' and 'Trip B' still display kWh.

Passenger Climate Temperature

Tesla added 'Passenger Climate Temperature' in update 2023.20
Tesla added 'Passenger Climate Temperature' in update 2023.20

The app launcher at the bottom of the screen will now only display the driver's climate setting if there is no one sitting in the passenger seat.

If someone sits in the passenger seat, the passenger temperature setting will automatically appear.

Features Included in Update 2023.26

Blind Spot Camera

Tesla added 'Blind Spot Camera' in update 2023.26 for the new Model S/X
Tesla added 'Blind Spot Camera' in update 2023.26 for the new Model S/X

Drag your blind spot camera to another location on your touchscreen. After you move the camera window, it will appear in that same position whenever your turn signal is on.

Go to Controls > Autopilot > Automatic Blind Spot Camera.

Customize the Scroll Wheel

Tesla added 'Customize the Scroll Wheel' in update 2023.26 for the new Model S/X
Tesla added 'Customize the Scroll Wheel' in update 2023.26 for the new Model S/X

Do more with the left scroll button on the steering wheel. You can adjust settings like brightness and acceleration mode, or perform actions like toggle the camera, raise suspension, open the glovebox, or save Dashcam footage.

Long press the left scroll button to bring up a list of functions and scroll through the list. To choose which function comes up by default, go to Controls > Display > Scroll Wheel Function.

Destination Closing Soon

Tesla added 'Destination Closing Soon' in update 2023.26
Tesla added 'Destination Closing Soon' in update 2023.26.10

Navigation now shows if your destination is closing soon or may be closed by the time you arrive.

Spotify Refresh

Tesla added 'Spotify Refresh' in update 2023.26
Tesla added 'Spotify Refresh' in update 2023.26.10

Play your Spotify music, playlists, podcasts, and audiobooks with a more familiar look and feel.

Go to App Launcher > Spotify. Requires Premium Connectivity.

Bluetooth Game Controllers

TTesla added 'Bluetooth Game Controllers' in update 2023.26 to the legacy Model S/X and the Model 3/Y
Tesla added 'Bluetooth Game Controllers' in update 2023.26 to the legacy Model S/X and the Model 3/Y

Use Bluetooth controllers to play games in Arcade.

To pair a controller, open the Bluetooth panel and follow the instructions.

This feature works best with PS5 controllers. Refer to the Owner's Manual for more information.

Warmer Display Colors

Tesla added 'Warmer Display Colors' in update 2023.26 to the new Model S/X and the Model 3/Y
Tesla added 'Warmer Display Colors' in update 2023.26 to the new Model S/X and the Model 3/Y

Set your touchscreen to automatically adjust to warmer colors at night.

Go to Controls > Display > Reduce Blue Light.

Automatic Headlights

Tesla added 'Automatic Headlights' in update 2023.26
Tesla added 'Automatic Headlights' in update 2023.26.10

Your lights turn on automatically when windshield wipers are activated and headlights are set to Auto in Controls > Lights > Headlights.

Charge On Solar

Tesla added 'Charge On Solar' in update 2023.26 to the new Model S/X and the Model 3/Y
Tesla added 'Charge On Solar' in update 2023.26 to the new Model S/X and the Model 3/Y

Charge your Tesla with solar energy if you have a Powerwall. You can choose how much charging comes from solar versus other sources.

To set it up, open the Tesla app for your vehicle, tap the “Charge on Solar” message, and follow the instructions. Requires Powerwall v23.12.10 and Tesla app v4.22.5.

Camera View on Tesla App

Tesla added 'Camera View on Tesla App' in update 2023.26 to the new Model S/X and the Model 3/Y
Tesla added 'Camera View on Tesla App' in update 2023.26 to the new Model S/X and the Model 3/Y

You can now see multiple cameras at once when checking your vehicle's surroundings.

To start using this feature, go to your vehicle settings in Controls > Safety > View Live Camera via Mobile App.

This feature requires Mobile App v4.22.5 and Premium Connectivity.

Vampire Survivors Game

Tesla added 'Vampire Survivors Game' in update 2023.26 to the new Model S/X and the Model 3/Y with MCU 3
Tesla added 'Vampire Survivors Game' in update 2023.26 to the new Model S/X and the Model 3/Y with MCU 3

Defend yourself against an onslaught of night creatures to survive until dawn.

To play, shift to Park (P) and go to the App Launcher > Arcade > Vampire Survivors.

Other Updates

Tesla added 'Other Updates' in update 2023.26
Tesla added 'Other Updates' in update 2023.26.10

Recents & Favorites are now in separate tabs in the Media Player.

The sliders to adjust volume, temperature, and charge limit are more precise

Sentry Mode records if someone tries to open a door or trunk when the vehicle is locked.

Access the Owner's Manual and Release Notes more quickly with the new Manual app. Read up on everything from regenerative braking to phone key or maximizing range.

Automatic Navigation shows more details about your destination.

Swiss French keyboard is available.

Availability varies by model and location.

Improved Phone Calls

Tesla added 'Improved Phone Calls' in update 2023.26
Tesla added 'Improved Phone Calls' in update 2023.26.10

When you have your climate system set to 'Auto,' the HVAC fan speed may be lowered automatically to reduce cabin noise while you're on a phone call.

Service Mode Improvements

Tesla added 'Service Mode Improvements' in update 2023.26
Tesla added 'Service Mode Improvements' in update 2023.26.10

Several new diagnostic screens have been added to service mode. They include the ability to test your steering wheel stalks, scroll wheels, horn and parking brake. You can now view the status and details of your airbags, low-voltage battery and the pitch of your vehicle's cameras.

Service Mode is a mode that's typically reserved for service technicians, although it can be accessed by anyone. It is used to view information and test various aspects of a vehicle.

Supercharging Details

Tesla added 'Supercharging Details' in update 2023.26.10
Tesla added 'Supercharging Details' in update 2023.26.10
Zer

When charging your vehicle at a Tesla Supercharger, your vehicle will now display more details about the Supercharging session.

On the Charging screen (Controls > Charging), your Tesla will now display the price per kWh you're being charged, as well as the total energy charged.

This is in addition to the Supercharger location and the total cost for the Supercharger session, both of which were added in prior updates.

Automatic Navigation Improvements

Tesla added 'Automatic Navigation Improvements' in update 2023.26.10
Tesla added 'Automatic Navigation Improvements' in update 2023.26.10
BabyTesla/X

If you have Automatic Navigation enabled in your Tesla, you'll now be presented with your suggested destination when you enter your vehicle.

The popup on the screen will display your destination, your ETA, battery upon arrival, as well as a photo of your destination if available.

You can begin driving to automatically start the route, or you can cancel the suggested destination.

Note: You can turn on Automatic Navigation by going to Controls > Navigation and enabling Automatic Navigation.

Updated Apps Badges

Tesla added 'Updated Apps Badge' in update 2023.26
Tesla added 'Updated Apps Badge' in update 2023.26.10

Similar to the "New" badges that Tesla added in update 2023.12 that signify which features are new in menus, Tesla will now display a blue dot underneath each app that is new or has been updated.

Daily Charge Limit

Tesla added 'Daily Charge Limit' in update 2023.26
Tesla added 'Daily Charge Limit' in update 2023.26.10

The recommended daily charge level has been updated for some vehicles. Depending on your vehicle, the types of batteries it uses and where it was manufactured, Tesla may have lowered the recommended daily charge limit.

Updated Manual App

Tesla added 'Updated Manual App' in update 2023.26.10
Tesla added 'Updated Manual App' in update 2023.26.10
Tico/X

Software Release Notes are now part of the Manual App, which already houses the owner's manual and tutorials. The app's icon has also been updated slightly.

You can tab between the three sections of the app by tapping on the names near the top.

The Release Notes' left column has been simplified and now only lists the name of the new feature, instead of the category such as "Climate Control Improvements."

Tesla Vehicles on 2024.8 Are Now Receiving FSD V12 With Update 2024.14.6

By Not a Tesla App Staff

Tesla has finally issued an update that will give owners on Tesla update 2024.8.x access to FSD v12. Yesterday Tesla released update 2024.14.6, which includes FSD v12.3.6, the latest version of FSD. FSD v12 is also available on update 2024.14.5, however this release appears to have stopped going out. FSD v12.3.6 is the same version that FSD owners have with update 2024.3.25.

Updating to FSD v12

FSD v12 was previously based on branch 2024.3, and since Tesla doesn't allow vehicles to roll back in software versions, it meant that FSD v12 was only available to vehicles on update 2024.2 or older. This became an issue for vehicles already on update 2024.8.x, which included FSD v11.

FSD Trial

FSD v12 came with a free one-month trial which started going out last month, however, vehicles on 2024.8.x weren’t eligible for FSD v12 and therefore weren’t eligible for the free trial. With update 2024.14.6, these vehicles will finally be eligible for FSD v12 and should receive their one-month trial of the software.

Rollout

The rollout has just started, so in typical Tesla fashion, it'll slowly roll out to more and more vehicles. 2024.14.6 has so far only been released in the U.S. and appears to focus on getting users onto FSD v12. It's currently available to about 1% of the Tesla fleet. Keep a close eye on our 2024.14.6 rollout statistics page to see when new waves go out.

Update 2024.14.6

FSD Supervised 12.3.6
Installed on 2.2% of fleet
0 Installs today
Last updated: May 13, 5:00 am UTC

Vehicles Already on FSD v12

For vehicles already on FSD v12 with update 2024.3.25, they’re also eligible for this update, which won’t include any improvements to FSD, but it’ll include the vast amount of new features in update 2024.14, as well as the features that were on update 2024.8 that they’re skipping over.

These vehicles will receive access to 2024.8 features such as one-time charge limits, ultra-wideband phone key support for the new Model S and Model X, and various undocumented changes such as updated turn signal icons, new WiFi and Bluetooth menus and more.

Best Videos and Photos of Tesla Update 2024.14 Features in Action

By Not a Tesla App Staff

The latest Tesla update 2024.14 is full of exciting features, including a fresh design, an updated media player, full-screen visualizations, and so much more. This number of features in this update rivals holiday updates when Tesla usually releases the biggest features of the year.

Below you’ll find photos and videos of each of the major new features in this Tesla update.

High Fidelity Autopark

With update 2024.14.5, we're seeing the Park Assist Upgrade which creates 3D versions of the vehicle’s environment in real-time added to vehicles with ultrasonic sensors (USS) for the first time.

Vehicles without USS received this feature as part of the 2023 holiday update.

Parked Visualization

One of the biggest upgrades of Tesla OS v12 is the new visuals while parked. This feature is available on the Model 3 and Model Y with the AMD-powered infotainment center. 

While parked the vehicle is displayed beautifully front and center, while also displaying a snippet of the map in the top right corner. At the bottom of the screen, you have the ‘Navigate To’ module and the media player.

New Media Player

Tesla says the new media player is also part of the visual upgrade in v12, and therefore will only be available on AMD vehicles, however, we think it may become available on Intel-based vehicles in the future.

The new media player makes commonly used actions easily accessible instead of having to expand the media player. Options such as shuffle, repeat, and search are now one tap away, instead of having to expand the media player to access these features.

The new media player is a vast improvement. It now features a more obvious progress bar, and a translucent background, letting the vehicle visualizations shine through. For a full run-down of the new media player, including its new minimized version and a video of the player in action, check out our in-depth look at Tesla’s new audio player.

Tesla's new media payer on the Model 3 and Model Y
Tesla's new media payer on the Model 3 and Model Y

Full-Screen Visualization

Full-screen visualizations are no longer tied to FSD and are now available outside of North America for the time. The visualizations themselves are also improved but don’t display the full plethora of visualizations available with FSD. More vehicles are now visualized and additional features such as turn signals are now displayed.

The full-screen visualization view, which is accessible by dragging the edge of the visualization to the right, offers several improvements over the FSD version available in North America. The new media player and navigate to box will now always be present centered on the screen. A small view of the navigation maps is also displayed in the corner, similar to the visualization while parked.

Although full-screen visualizations are available on Intel-based vehicles with FSD in North America, Tesla marked this feature as AMD Ryzen-specific, although that could change in the future.

Audible

Tesla has added the Audible audiobook service with update 2024.14. The media player has useful buttons to skip forward and back 15 seconds, as well as adjust the playback speed. Tesla is also expected to launch Amazon Music in the future.

Tesla is adding the Audible audiobook service in update 2024.14
Tesla is adding the Audible audiobook service in update 2024.14

Hands-free Trunk

A pleasant surprise in this update was the ability to open your trunk hands-free. The feature works by having you stand directly behind the vehicle for a couple of seconds, the vehicle will then sound chimes as a warning before opening the trunk for you.

The feature takes advantage of the newer ultrawide band (UWB) protocol, which allows for low energy and extremely high precision location tracking. With UWB, Tesla can accurately tell where the person is in relation to the vehicle and how much they’re moving. The only vehicles that include ultrawide band are the redesigned versions of the Model S and Model X, the new Model 3 and the Cybertruck, however, the feature hasn't been implemented in the Cybertruck in this update.

The video below shows how the hands-free trunk works and tests it out in a variety of cases.

Preview of Sentry Mode

Another long-awaited feature is the ability to view Sentry Mode footage from your phone. In update 2024.14, Tesla will now send you a notification whenever there is a Sentry Mode event. Attached to the notification and accessible through the app is a short video clip of the Sentry Mode event.

Trip Progress

The trip progress bar sees a nice improvement that was previously available in China. Not only can you now see a visual representation of your trip's progress, but the timeline of the trip is also color-coded to show you traffic density along your trip.

This is useful to let you know about potential traffic later on on your trip. The entire module has also been refreshed to have a more modern design. Some information has been moved around such as your ETA and distance to your destination are now the two bits of information at the top of the module.

The progress bar shows traffic along your entire route
The progress bar shows traffic along your entire route
@greggertruck

Wiper Controls

Tesla automatic wiper controls have always been problematic, but Tesla is at least now giving us more intuitive wiper controls that let you easily switch the wiper speed.

After this update, there are two new ways to change the wiper speed. You can press the wiper button on the left stalk, or the wiper button on the new Model 3, and then use the left scroll wheel to scroll up and down to adjust the wiper speed. This was available before, but previously required you to tilt the scroll wheel left and right.

You can now also tap the wiper button on the stalk multiple times to go up to the next speed.

Full-Screen Browser

A small, but very useful feature that is buried in the release notes is the internet browser's new "full screen" button. This new feature is only available while you're parked, but it gives you the ability to easily view any website full-screen. This is especially useful when streaming video in your vehicle while parked and not being limited to the choices in Tesla’s Theater app.

Rear Screen Updates

The rear screen is also receiving a couple of upgrades. The first is that there will now be a status bar along the top of the screen that displays the current time, temperature and estimated time of arrival to your destination so that rear passengers can easily stay up to date on relevant information.

In addition to this new information, Tesla will now turn off the rear screen when there is no one seated in the rear seats, helping improve the vehicle's efficiency. 

Vehicles with rear screens will now display the time, temperature and ETA to destination
Vehicles with rear screens will now display the time, temperature and ETA to destination
@greggertruck (edited by Not a Tesla App)

Improved Cybertruck Frunk

The Cybertruck is the first Tesla vehicle to receive an auto closing frunk. While it received some criticism when it was first released around potential dangers when auto closing, Tesla is now addressing this issue with this update. The frunk is now a lot more sensitive to objects that may be in the way, however, as one video shows us, you probably shouldn’t put your finger in it.

Auto Shift

Auto Shift is getting two upgrades with this update. The first is a redesign to the feature, which now makes it more compact, leaving additional room for the gear indicator and the media player instead of going from top to bottom on the left side of the screen.

The Model S and Model X are also receiving improvements to the auto shifting functionality. The vehicle will now be able to shift automatically from Drive to Reverse and from Reverse to Drive in some situations, instead of just auto shifting out of Park.

This feature is expected to arrive for the new Model 3 and the Cybertruck in the future as well.

Average Speed Zones UI

Average speed zones, which are used to control speeds over certain periods of roads are now supported in Teslas as well. In countries where this type of speed limit is used, the vehicle will keep track of your average speed and let you know when the average speed zone section started and when it will end.

New Lock Sounds for Exclusive to the Cybertruck

The Cybertruck has received nine exclusive features in this update, including new lock sounds that are unique to the vehicle.

To use a lock sound, instead of the standard honk when you lock your vehicle, go to the Toybox and navigate to Boombox. You can also create your own custom lock sound by putting it on your USB drive. You can browse our huge list of custom lock sounds to find the perfect one.

Tesla update 2024.14 is very slowly going to the fleet, although it’s currently only available to a small percentage of the entire fleet. Hopefully, Tesla will resume the rollout in larger waves in the near future.

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