Tesla App 4.7.3 Release Notes

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Release Date

April 14, 2022

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Minor Fixes & Changes

Tesla Minor Fixes & Changes feature in update 4.7.3
Available Worldwide

This update to the app focuses on minor fixes and message changes in the app.

There have been no new features detected in this version.

There are also no significant changes to the underlying code in this update that point at possible new features that are under development.

We know Tesla is working on several new features to the app such as the ability to view vehicle release notes directly in the app and being able to set the car's name in the app, but those are still not available in this update and remain under development.

Tesla App 4.7.2 Release Notes

Sign Up for Tesla Insurance

Tesla Sign Up for Tesla Insurance feature in update 4.7.2
Available Worldwide
Undocumented
Undocumented

You can now sign up for Tesla Insurance directly in the Tesla app. By using Tesla Insurance your rate will be dependent on your driving habits. Tesla will monitor key metrics such as following too closely or harsh braking and use these factors to determine your monthly rate.

Tesla Insurance is now available in five US states, including Arizona, California, Illinois, Ohio and Texas. More states are expected to be added this year.

To sign up for Tesla Insurace in the Tesla app by tapping on your profile icon on the top right corner and choosing the Get Tesla Insurance card.

Powerwall Settings

Tesla Powerwall Settings feature in update 4.7.2
Available Worldwide

Reorganized Solar and Powerwall settings to focus on your Home.

Powerwall Storm Watch

Tesla Powerwall Storm Watch feature in update 4.7.2
Available Worldwide

Storm Watch status and event opt-out for Powerwall.

Details:

Additional information is now displayed in Storm Watch. It now lists individual events and lets you opt out of recharging your Powerwall using grid power.

Tesla App 4.7.1 Release Notes

Climate Drawer

Tesla Climate Drawer feature in update 4.7.1
Available Worldwide
Undocumented
Models:
S
3
X
Y
Undocumented

This is an undocumented change in this release.

The drawer in the climate section of the app is now slightly higher, partially revealing the 'Defrost Car' button. This should increase the discoverability of the additional functions hidden in the drawer.

The drawer contains buttons to defrost your vehicle and to turn on 'Cabin Overheat Protection'. It also includes the ability to turn on 'Bioweapon Defense Mode' if your vehicle is equipped with the feature.

Recent findings in software update 2022.8.2 reveal that Tesla will also add support for turning on Dog Mode, Camp Mode and Climate Keeper directly in the app. These new features will also be added to the climate drawer.

Powerwall Settings

Tesla Powerwall Settings feature in update 4.7.1
Available Worldwide

Reorganized Solar and Powerwall settings to focus on your Home.

Powerwall Storm Watch

Tesla Powerwall Storm Watch feature in update 4.7.1
Available Worldwide

Storm Watch status and event opt-out for Powerwall.

Details:

Additional information is now displayed in Storm Watch. It now lists individual events and lets you opt out of recharging your Powerwall using grid power.

Tesla App 4.7 Release Notes

Powerwall Settings

Tesla Powerwall Settings feature in update 4.7
Available Worldwide

Reorganized Solar and Powerwall settings to focus on your Home.

Powerwall Storm Watch

Tesla Powerwall Storm Watch feature in update 4.7
Available Worldwide

Storm Watch status and event opt-out for Powerwall.

Details:

Additional information is now displayed in Storm Watch. It now lists individual events and lets you opt out of recharging your Powerwall using grid power.

New Languages

Tesla New Languages feature in update 4.7
Available Worldwide
Undocumented
Models:
S
3
X
Y
Undocumented

This is an undocumented change in this release.

The app is now localized into several new languages including Croatian, Hungarian, Romanian and Slovenian.

Auto Seat Temperature

Tesla Auto Seat Temperature feature in update 4.7
Available Worldwide
Undocumented
Models:
New S
3
New X
Y
Undocumented

This is an undocumented change in this release.

When going into the climate section of the app, you can now see whether automatic heated/cooled seats are enabled. You can also turn off the automatic seat temperature and adjust the seat manually.

When automatic seat heaters are enabled, you'll see the temperature that the seat is set to and 'Auto' will be displayed underneath.

Cooled Seats

Tesla Cooled Seats feature in update 4.7
Available Worldwide
Cooled Seats
Undocumented
Models:
S
X
Cooled Seats
Undocumented

This is an undocumented change in this release.

You can now cool your seats directly from the app. If you have your seat temperature set to auto it'll automatically switch between cooled and heated seats for you.

If you prefer to not use automatic seat heaters, you can pick from heated or cooled seats by tapping on the seat.

Additional Actionable Notifications

Tesla Additional Actionable Notifications feature in update 4.7
Available Worldwide
Undocumented
Undocumented

This is an undocumented change in this release.

There are now additional actionable notifications that let you adjust various features directly from the notification.

Climate Keeper, Dog Mode, and Camp Mode

Tesla Climate Keeper, Dog Mode, and Camp Mode feature in update 4.7
Available Worldwide
Future Feature
Future Feature

Tesla continues to incorporate additional features into its app. Soon we will have the ability to not only turn on Climate Keeper, but Dog Mode and Camp Mode directly from the app as well.

Camp Mode is also a great way to keep your car's music playing after all the doors have been shut.

Release Notes in the App

Tesla Release Notes in the App feature in update 4.7
Available Worldwide
Future Feature
Future Feature

It looks like Tesla is preparing to display vehicle release notes directly in the app, instead of just in the vehicle. You can expect these release notes to be specific to your vehicle and match the release notes in your car.

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