Tesla Voice Commands: Your Complete Guide
Are you tired of taking your hands off the wheel to control your Tesla’s features? Discover a more efficient and safer way to drive with Tesla voice commands.
Explore/ Search on our collection of verified Tesla voice commands for different Tesla models (S, 3, X, Y, Cybertruck):
List of Tesla Voice Commands
| Category | Command | Usage |
|---|---|---|
| Climate Control | Turn on/off climate control | Turns on/off climate |
| Climate Control | Open/Close climate control | Opens/closes climate control UI |
| Climate Control | Set/Direct air to my face | Directs airvent to middle |
| Climate Control | My feet are cold | Directs airvent to bottom |
| Climate Control | Turn on/off recirculate | Toggles recirculate in climate |
| Climate Control | I need fresh air | Toggles recirculate to off |
| Climate Control | Turn on/off biodefence mode | Toggles bio defence mode |
| Climate Control | Set the fan speed to X | Adjusts the fan speed to X |
| Climate Control | I am cold/hot | Increases/Decreases temp by 1 degree |
| Climate Control | Set the temperature to X | Adjusts the temperature to X |
| Climate Control | Set the temperature to LOW/HIGH | Adjusts the temp to lowest and highest |
| Climate Control | Turn on/off defroster | Toggles defroster |
| Climate Control | Turn on/off rear defroster | Only toggles the rear defroster |
| Climate Control | Turn on/off defogger | Toggles defogger |
| Climate Control | My butt is cold | Sets the driver seat heater to max |
| Climate Control | Give me [1, 2, 3] piece(s) of bacon on the [driver/passenger] seat | Seat heater is turned on to Low |
| Climate Control | Set [X] seat heater to [Y] - 1,2,3 | Turns on [X] seat hear to [Y] level |
| Climate Control | Turn on/off all seat heaters | Toggles all seat heaters to on/off |
| Climate Control | Turn on/off steering wheel heater | Turns on/off the steering wheel heater to max |
| Climate Control | Set the steering wheel heater to X (1,2, Auto) | Adjusts the steering wheel heating |
| Climate Control | Keep climate control | Keeps climate control running after your leave the car |
| Climate Control | Turn on/off dog mode | Keeps climate control running after your leave the car |
| Climate Control | Turn on/off camp mode | Keeps car running untill it reaches 20% |
| Navigation | Navigate to Home/Work | Navigates to pre-set home/work location |
| Navigation | Navigate to [Business Name] | Shows all available business with that name nearby |
| Navigation | I am hungry | Shows food places nearby |
| Navigation | Navigate to [Address] | Navigates to that address |
| Navigation | Turn on/off/show/hide traffic view | Toggles the traffic map |
| Navigation | Turn on/off/show/hide satellite view | Toggles satellite view |
| Navigation | Zoom In/out | Zooms to the current location. |
| Navigation | Mute/Unmute Navigation Volume | Toggles the turn by turn navigation volume setting |
| Navigation | Use/Don't Use HOV lanes | Toggles HOV lanes setting |
| Navigation | Avoid/Don't Avoid Tolls | Toggles Toll setting |
| Navigation | Avoid/Don't Avoid Ferries | Toggles Ferries setting |
| Navigation | Show supercharger map | Shows nearby superchargers |
| Navigation | Show weather | Shows current weather |
| Wiper Control | Turn On/Off wipers | Toggles wipers to on/off position |
| Wiper Control | Set wipers to Auto | Toggles the wiper setting to auto position |
| Wiper Control | Set wiper speed to X | Adjusts the wiper speed to X speed |
| Wiper Control | Set wiper speed to MAX | Sets the wiper speed to 4 |
| Wiper Control | Increase/decrease wiper speed | Increases/Decreases wiper speed by 1 |
| Information View | Open/Close/Show/Hide Energy | Opens/Closes the energy app |
| Information View | Show/Hide tire pressure | Shows/Hide tire pressure on the bottom left screen |
| Information View | Show Trip | Shows current trip information |
| Information View | Open Trip Settings | Opens up trip menu and can see all recent trip info |
| Information View | Open/Close Camera | Opens/closes the rear and side cameras |
| Information View | Save dashcam | Saves a dashcam footage |
| Information View | Google X (EVs vs ICE cars) | Googles whatever you ask it search |
| Information View | Show release notes | Shows the release notes from latest update |
| Information View | Show owners manual | Opens the owner's manual |
| Information View | Show/Hide Odometer / Show/Hide Trips Settings | Shows Trips Settings which includes the odometer and all trip odometers |
| Information View | Report Bug | Allows you to report a bug to Tesla |
| Entertainment-Media-Phone | Open/Close [App] | Opens/closes any app (Youtube, Netflix etc) |
| Entertainment-Media-Phone | Set audio source to Bluetooth | Allows you to select your phone as the media source |
| Entertainment-Media-Phone | Play [Artist, Song, Album] | Plays whatever you ask for (depends on your subscription) |
| Entertainment-Media-Phone | Tune to [Radio Station] | Plays the radio station |
| Entertainment-Media-Phone | Play/Pause/Next/Previous/Mute/Unmute | Toggles various settings accordingly |
| Entertainment-Media-Phone | Set the volume to X | Adjusts the volume to X |
| Entertainment-Media-Phone | Open phone | Opens the call menu |
| Entertainment-Media-Phone | Call X [Contact or Phone Number] | Makes the call |
| Entertainment-Media-Phone | Read my messages | Reads your messages |
| Entertainment-Media-Phone | Send a message to X | Sends the message |
| Entertainment-Media-Phone | Ho Ho Ho / Ho Ho Ho Not Funny | Turns on santa mode |
| Entertainment-Media-Phone | Turn off Santa Mode | Turns off the Santa Mode |
| Entertainment-Media-Phone | Open Mars | Opens the Mars UI |
| Entertainment-Media-Phone | Rainbow Road | Responds Opening but does not. Use the drive stalk. Available only when in AutoSteer. |
| Entertainment-Media-Phone | Disney+ | To close, touch the X at the top right |
| Entertainment-Media-Phone | NetFlix / Open/Show NetFlix | To close, touch the X at the top right |
| Entertainment-Media-Phone | YouTube | To close, touch the X at the top right |
| Entertainment-Media-Phone | Tesla Tutorials | To close, touch the X at the top right |
| Entertainment-Media-Phone | Open Twitch | To close, touch the X at the top right |
| Entertainment-Media-Phone | Theater | Open Theater, To close, touch the X at the top right |
| Entertainment-Media-Phone | Arcade | Open Arcade, To close, touch the X at the top right |
| Entertainment-Media-Phone | Show Entertainment | Opens the Entertainment window with Arcade, providing access to Theater & ToyBox. |
| Vehicle Controls | Open/Close Trunk | Opens/Closes the trunk |
| Vehicle Controls | Open Frunk | Opens the frunk |
| Vehicle Controls | Open/Close Chargeport/Butthole | Opens/Closes chargeport |
| Vehicle Controls | Lock/Unlock | Locks/Unlocks the car |
| Vehicle Controls | Open X Menu (Controls - Upgrades) | Opens all the menus from controls all the way to upgrades |
| Vehicle Controls | Open Controls Settings/Menu | Opens the controls menu |
| Vehicle Controls | Fold/Unfold Mirrors | Folds/unfolds the mirror |
| Vehicle Controls | Child Lock On/OFF | Toggles child lock on/off |
| Vehicle Controls | Lock/Trap My Child In | Toggles Child Lock ON |
| Vehicle Controls | Window Lock On/Off | Toggles window locks |
| Vehicle Controls | Adjust [left/right] mirror | Opens mirror adjustment menu |
| Vehicle Controls | Turn on/off dashcam | Toggles dashcam on/off |
| Vehicle Controls | Turn on/off car wash mode | Toggles carwash mode |
| Vehicle Controls | Adjust steering wheel | Opens steering wheel adjustment menu |
| Vehicle Controls | Turn on/off sentry mode | Toggles sentry mode on/off |
| Vehicle Controls | Keep Summer/Tesla safe | Turns on sentry mode |
| Vehicle Controls | Open glovebox | Opens the glovebox |
| Vehicle Controls | Open dynamics menu | Opens the dynamics menu |
| Vehicle Controls | Set acceleration to Chill/Standard | Toggles the acceleration option accordingly |
| Vehicle Controls | Set steering weight to Light/Standard/Heavy | Toggles the steering weight setting accordingly |
| Vehicle Controls | Set the headlight to [off/parking/on/auto] | Toggles headlight setting accordingly |
| Vehicle Controls | Turn on/off fog lights | Turns the fog light on/off |
| Vehicle Controls | Turn on/off high beam | Toggles adaptive headlights |
| Vehicle Controls | Turn on/off/auto dome lights | Toggles dome light settings accordingly |
| Vehicle Controls | Turn on/off steering wheel lights | Turns on/off the steering wheel light |
| Vehicle Controls | Turn on/off dark mode | Sets the display to dark mode |
| Vehicle Controls | Set the display to auto | Sets the display settings to auto |
| Vehicle Controls | Set the brightness to X% | Adjusts brightness accordingly |
| Vehicle Controls | Set the brightness to Auto | Sets the brightness settings to Auto |
| Vehicle Controls, Cybertruck Only | Turn headlights off | Brings up a window that allows control of headlights and parking lights |
| Vehicle Controls | Adjust left/right mirror / Show mirror settings | Opens mirror-adjustment window |
| Vehicle Controls | Adjust steering wheel / Lower/Raise the steering wheel. Steering-wheel in/out | Opens steering-wheel-adjustment window |
| Vehicle Controls | Open [the] glovebox / Glovebox | Opens the glovebox |
| Configuration | Open/Close/Show/Hide Lights Settings | Open/Close/Show/Hide Lights Settings |
| Configuration | Open/Close/Show/Hide Display Settings | Open/Close/Show/Hide Display Settings |
| Configuration | Open/Close/Show/Hide Trips Settings | Open/Close/Show/Hide Trips Settings |
| Configuration | Open/Close/Show/Hide Navigation Settings | Open/Close/Show/Hide Navigation Settings |
| Configuration | Open/Close/Show/Hide Safety Settings | Open/Close/Show/Hide Safety Settings |
| Configuration | Open/Close/Show/Hide Service Settings | This also shows you tire pressures |
| Configuration | Open/Close/Show/Hide Software Settings | Open/Close/Show/Hide Software Settings |
| Configuration | Open/Close/Show/Hide HomeLink Settings | Open/Close/Show/Hide HomeLink Settings |
Why Use Tesla Voice Commands?
Enhance Safety and Convenience
When you’re behind the wheel, safety is paramount. With all Tesla voice commands, you can stay focused on driving while effortlessly managing your car’s settings.
These commands allow you to control essential features without the distraction of manual adjustments.
Explore our comprehensive collection of verified Tesla commands for different models:
- Tesla Model 3
- Tesla Model Y
- Tesla Model S
- Tesla Model X
How to Activate Voice Commands
For Model S and Model X
Press the dedicated voice button on your steering wheel’s upper right section.
For Model 3 and Model Y
Either tap the microphone icon on your touchscreen or press the right scroll button on your steering wheel. Wait for the audible tone before speaking your command.
Once you hear the tone, speak your command naturally, and let your Tesla do the rest!
Natural Language Processing
Unlike traditional voice recognition systems that require specific phrases, Tesla’s advanced natural language processor interprets casual speech patterns. This intuitive system continues to evolve, becoming more responsive and capable with each software update.
What You Can Control with Tesla Voice Commands
- Climate settings and seat heating
- Audio and entertainment systems
- Navigation and routing
- Vehicle functions and settings
- Phone calls and messaging
- Smart home integration
- Easter eggs and special features
Discover Hidden Features and Easter Eggs
Along with standard commands, delve into the world of Tesla hidden features and fun easter eggs.
Our list includes unique commands that could make every drive an engaging experience.
Stay Updated with the Latest Features
With each Tesla new features software update, your vehicle’s functionality expands.
Our page will regularly update to ensure you are always equipped with the most recent commands.
Downloadable Resources
For your convenience, we provide a downloadable Tesla voice commands PDF containing everything you need in one easy reference.
Conclusion
Experience the future of driving with Tesla’s voice command system.
Browse our complete list of commands above to unlock your vehicle’s full potential and enhance your driving experience while maintaining optimal safety.
Don’t just drive, drive smart!
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