2025.44.25.4 adds Dog Mode Live Activity on iOS, Dashcam Viewer Update, Santa Mode Updates, Light Show Update, Paint Shop, Navigation Improvements, Automatic HOV Lanes Routing, Save Charge Limit by Location, Minor Updates, Phone Left On Wireless Charger, Tesla Photobooth, Phone Left Behind, SpaceX Docking Simulator, Grok with Navigation Commands (Beta), Supercharger Site Maps and Forward Collision Warning Improvements.
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Keep an eye on your pet! When Dog Mode is active, you’ll see a Live Activity on your iPhone with live updates on temperature and climate conditions. If you have Premium Connectivity, you’ll also get periodic snapshots of your vehicle’s cabin. Requires Tesla App version 4.51.5+.
Dashcam clips now include additional details such as speed, steering wheel angle, and self-driving state. These details are visible in the Dashcam Viewer during playback on the vehicle display. Playback in the Tesla App is also supported and requires Premium Connectivity and Tesla App version 4.51.5+.
To enable viewing on your phone, go to Controls > Safety and turn on View Camera via Mobile App.
Spread holiday cheer year round and transform your in-car experience with holiday themed effects. Santa Mode now adds festive snowmen, trees, a lock chime, and snow effects for a 3D visual treat.
Go to App Launcher > Toybox > Santa.
Time to celebrate with the latest Light Show - Jingle Rush. You can play the show instantly or schedule it up to 10 minutes in advance, either on a single vehicle or synced with friends. Light Show enthusiasts can control interior lighting, add display color effects, and create longer custom shows. To play a custom show, save the show files in a "LightShow" folder on your flash drive, connect, and select.
Start the show from your Tesla App or go App Launcher > Toybox > Light Show on your vehicle's touchscreen.
Personalize your Tesla avatar with window tints, custom wraps, and license plates. Use one of many preloaded designs or create and upload your own using a USB flash drive to make your vehicle unique.
Go to App Launcher > Toybox > Paint Shop or tap the paint or license plate button in Controls > Software.
You can now reorder your navigation favorites, set Home or Work by dropping a pin anywhere on the map, and view suggested destinations based on your recent trips and habits.
Navigation now includes an option to use high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) carpool lanes automatically based on time, passenger count, and road restrictions.
Go to Controls > Navigation > Use HOV.
You can now save a charge limit for your current location while parked, and it will be applied automatically next time you charge there.
Go to Controls > Charging.
Your vehicle will chime a few seconds after the doors close if a phone is left on the wireless charger and no occupants are detected.
Go to Controls > Locks > Phone Left On Wireless Charger Chime.
Turn your car into a photobooth! Take selfies from inside your Tesla and give yourself a makeover with fun filters, stickers, and emojis. Share your stylish photos with friends and family right from the Tesla App. Your car must be in Park. Requires Tesla App version 4.51.5+.
Go to App Launcher > Toybox > Photobooth.
Your vehicle will chime a few seconds after the doors close if a phone key is inside the cabin or a phone is left on the wireless charger and no occupants are detected. Phone key detection requires UWB-supported devices.
Go to Controls > Locks > Phone Left Behind Chime.
Become an astronaut and prove your skills by docking with the International Space Station. Control and guide the rocket in this 3D docking simulator game using a set of controls based on actual interfaces used by NASA astronauts.
To play, shift into Park (P), and go to App Launcher > Arcade > SpaceX.
Grok can now add and edit navigation destinations, becoming your personal guide. You can ask Grok to navigate to the best Thai restaurant near you, find a Supercharger within walking distance of a coffee shop, or even plan a romantic sightseeing tour. Requires Premium Connectivity or a Wi-Fi connection. Conversations are anonymous to Tesla and are not associated with your vehicle.
Set Grok’s personality to Assistant to use Navigation Commands. Go to App Launcher > Grok, or long-press the voice button on your steering wheel after logging in to Grok.
You can now see a 3D view of select Tesla Superchargers by tapping "View Site Map". When navigating to a pilot location, the site layout and live occupancy (Available / Occupied / Down) will be displayed upon arrival.
Forward Collision Warning is now accompanied by haptic feedback in addition to audible and visual warnings. Warnings cancel automatically when the risk of a collision has been reduced.
Forward Collision Warning is enabled by default.
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The Dashcam Viewer app has been updated with a grid view, making it easier to access and review recordings.
Greetings Programs. Transform your vehicle into the Light Cycle.
Go to App Launcher > Toybox > Tron.
Street names are now included in dashcam event details (when available), making it easier to distinguish between recorded events. In addition, the Mobile Dashcam Viewer now streams and downloads at a higher resolution. Requires Tesla App version 4.49.5+.
Your left scroll wheel includes new options for quickly accessing various vehicle controls, such as Bioweapon Defense Mode, Mute Navigation, and Music Light Sync - if available in your vehicle.
Press and hold the left scroll wheel to open the menu.
You can now see buildings and cityscapes in more detail with 3D view. To enable, switch to Map View and tap the 3D icon.
Requires Premium Connectivity.
The Onboarding Guide helps you get familiar with your Tesla. It covers adjusting driver settings, using the touchscreen as well as controlling lights, wipers, and Autopilot features - among other functions.
Go to App launcher > Manual > Get To Know Your Tesla.
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