Tesla Gives Your iPhone Superpowers
Hold onto your steering wheel—Tesla’s latest iOS update (4.24.0) just dropped a brand‑new button that lets you control your car with the voice‑powered Magic 8‑ball of Siri. Hi‑there, shortcuts folk! Now you can turn on the climate, adjust the car’s settings, and whip your vehicle into action—all using Apple Shortcuts.
What Changed?
- V4.24.0 is out. Find it on the App Store and give it a spin.
- New feature: Siri control for vehicle functions
- No lengthy read‑through. The release notes barely left a note—“access vehicle controls and climate from Apple Shortcuts.”
Why It Matters
Think of it as turning your phone into a mini‑personal assistant, but for your car. Instead of fiddling with buttons, just tell voice‑enabled Siri to turn on the AC or slide into your charging port. A simple “Hey Siri, start climate control” is all you need.
Got It… But What If I’m Not a Siri Fan?
No worries! The app still supports all its usual features, plus you can whip up your own shortcut workflows for future charging sessions or seat adjustments.
Wrap-Up
With this nifty update, Tesla has turned the ordinary Apple Shortcuts into something that feels like a magic wand for your car. Grab the new version, give it a shout, and let your phone do the heavy lifting—while your car answers the call. Ready, set, drive.
Hey Siri: Tesla Gets a Voice‑Acted Makeover
Apple’s latest “Hey Siri” tweak gives Tesla owners a cool new way to command their car. Now, instead of tapping the screen, you can talk to your ride from your Apple Watch or iPhone.
What Moves Can You Hit with Your Voice?
- Lock & Unlock – Say “Hey Siri, lock my Tesla” and it’s done, or “unlock” to roll the door open.
- Trunk & Charge Port – “Open the trunk” or “close the charge port” – you’ll probably feel a little like a superhero.
- Start & Stop Charging – “Start charging” or “stop charging” give you control over the electric juice.
- Dog Mode – Keep the car cool and safe for your furry friend: “Activate Dog Mode.”
- Sentry Mode – Protect your vehicle from unwanted intrusion: “Engage Sentry Mode.”
- Basic Functions – Include stuff like window control, seat adjustment, and more – all just a voice away.
Apple Music Now Hits the Road
Tesla’s integration of Apple Music means you can blast your favorite playlists straight to the car’s speaker system. No more lugging around a phone or relying on Bluetooth compatibility.
Why This Matters
With Siri, Tesla owners get a smoother, more intuitive way to interact with their cars—especially when hands are full or your smartphone is buried in a purse. It’s Apple’s nod to making the Tesla experience feel like part of the broader Apple ecosystem.
Next Up
While we’re excited about the voice controls, Tesla’s already planning more iOS-friendly features. Keep eyes peeled for updates that might let Siri pull up your odometer, check battery life, or even read the latest Tesla news.
