Tesla to Launch Apple Watch App with Digital Key Functionality Next Week

Tesla has announced that it will launch an app for Apple Watch as part of its 2024 Tesla Holiday Update.

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Tesla App on Apple Watch
Use your Apple Watch as your phone key
You can also view battery charge, open frunk & turn on climate control
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Other improvements in the update include:

● Save Dashcam & Sentry Mode clips to phone: Watch Dashcam & Sentry Mode clips directly from the Tesla app and save them to your phone to edit or share
● Autoshift between Drive & Reverse on stalkless Model 3: Autoshift on stalkless Model 3 can now automatically shift between Drive & Reverse to handle parking lot maneuvers & multi-point turns
● SiriusXM: @SiriusXM now available for Model 3, Y & @cybertruck
● Set Arrival Energy at Destination: You can now set a preferred battery charge level for when you arrive at your destination
● Search Along Route with Estimated Detour Times: When navigating, search results are now filtered to show options along your route & estimated detour times
● Precipitation Map & Weather at Destination: View precipitation directly on the map to check the weather at your destination
● Rear Cross Traffic Alert: When in Reverse, your vehicle will alert you if it detects a pedestrian or vehicle crossing behind you. An audible warning will also play if a cross-traffic object is detected
● Cybertruck Custom Wraps and License Plate Customization: Personalize your @Cybertruck avatar with a custom wrap & license plate! Use one of many preloaded designs or create and upload custom ones using a USB flash drive. Details on template and instructions will be published via Github
● Cybertruck Rear Camera Improvements: The rear camera feed is now larger & you can pinch to zoom in or out
● TuneIn: @TuneIn Radio on Tesla is now much better & still completely free with no setup needed
● Cybertruck Rear Arcade: Play games from the backseat while cruising around
● Cybertruck Santa Mode: Ho ho ho! Santa Mode changes your Cybertruck avatar into Santa's sleigh including reindeers, elves & more
● Schedule Light Show from the Tesla App: Remotely schedule Light Shows from the Tesla app, including the two new Light Shows in the 2024 Holiday Update
● Boomerang Fu: Slice & dice your friends with boomerangs in this action-packed party game
● Fart On Contact: Prank your friends with each new bum detection... Sit happens
● Adjust Passenger Seat from Controls: The new Seats control panel allows you to adjust the position of the unoccupied passenger seat, including second-row seats
● Maintenance Summary: You can now view & track maintenance items from your vehicle's touchscreen

● Other Minor Updates
○ Rear screen remote now allows video playback controls in Drive
○ Find Nearby Parking at your destination or at any point of interest
○ When reversing, music volume can automatically lower to reduce distractions
○ Navigation will dynamically route around road closures
Sentry Mode – mobile app notification if door handle is pulled
○ Energy App Consumption page for Model S & X and CT
○ Vehicles without premium connectivity can now see traffic on their navigation route
○ When navigating to a Supercharger, upon arrival you will be notified on the touchscreen of any stalls that are currently out of service

Check out the full announcement at the link below and please download the iClarified app or follow iClarified on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and RSS to be notified when the Apple Watch app is available.


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