Tesla (TSLA) announced on X (Twitter) yesterday evening that the 2024 Holiday Update is going to start rolling out to Tesla owners globally next week (2nd week of December).
“Coming to you as an over-the-air update beginning next week!” Tesla posted on X. This year, Tesla is releasing the Holiday Update earlier than expected. Last year, it was released in the 3rd week of 2023.
Along with the announcement, the tech automaker also officially leaked all the features and improvements coming in the 2024 Holiday Update. The genius minds at Tesla software team figure out new apps and features every year — this year’s update is also feature-packed.
– Advertisement –2024 Tesla Holiday Update features revealed by the tech automaker. Credit: Courtesy of Tesla, Inc. (TSLA), editing by Iqtidar Ali / TeslaOracle.com.
Note: Cybertruck Holiday Update details are not included in this post. They will be posted in another post soon.
Tesla App on Apple Watch
The most interesting of these new features is the ‘Tesla app on Apple Watch’. Apple Watch users who own Tesla vehicles have long been waiting for Tesla to bring its app to this luxury gadget — Tesla finally heard their calls.
Tesla gave away a few details of its app for Apple Watch in the loose release notes of the 2024 Holiday Update on X (Twitter). The automaker also shared a picture of the Apple Watch showing the app running on the tech gadget.
Tesla owners will be able to unlock their cars with the Tesla app installed on their Apple Watch. After installing the app, it will be paired to a specific car and used as a phone/alternate key.
Screenshot of an Apple Watch running Tesla mobile app (coming in the 2024 Holiday Update). Credit: Courtesy of Tesla, Inc. (TSLA).
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Use your Apple Watch as your phone key.
You can also view battery charge, open frunk & turn on climate control.
2024 Tesla Holiday Update release notes
Save Dashcam & Sentry Mode clips to phone
This is another useful and much-needed feature for Tesla owners. In addition to the ability for live views of Sentry Mode cameras on mobile phone, now the Tesla app will also save clips to the owner’s smartphone.
This feature is going to be very handy in searching, filtering, and saving the video clip of the exact instant of a Sentry Mode event or vandalism incident. It will also make it easier for Tesla owners to show Sentry Mode footage as proof to the law-enforcement agencies.
2024 Holiday Update will allow Tesla owners to save Sentry Mode dashcam footage to their phones. Credit: Courtesy of Tesla, Inc. (TSLA).
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Watch Dashcam & Sentry Mode clips directly from the Tesla app and save them to your phone to edit or share
2024 Tesla Holiday Update release notes
Autoshift between Drive & Reverse on stalkless Model 3
Tesla has just released its FSD v13 software update which has unlocked the vehicle’s ability to change forward and reverse gears during park and unpark scenarios.
With the 2024 Holiday Update, Tesla Model 3 vehicles delivered without stalks will be able to shift between Driving and Reverse gears automatically. This feature will be useful for parking in parking lots, in your garage, and when making multi-point turns autonomously.
This is basically a Full Self-Driving feature for free by Tesla (TSLA). Stalkless Model 3 owners should be excited to try this.
2024 Tesla Holiday Update brings auto shift (Drive to Reverse and vice versa) for Model 3 cars that came without stalks. Credit: Courtesy of Tesla, Inc. (TSLA).
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Autoshift on stalkless Model 3 can now automatically shift between Drive & Reverse to handle parking lot maneuvers & multi-point turns.
Set Arrival Energy at Destination
You can now set a preferred battery charge level for when you arrive at your destination.
2024 Tesla Holiday Update: Set arrival energy percentage at destination. Credit: Courtesy of Tesla, Inc. (TSLA).
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SiriusXM
SiriusXM now available for Model 3, Y & Cybertruck.
2024 Tesla Holiday Update: SiriusXM now comes to the Cybertruck in addition to Model Y and Model 3. Credit: Courtesy of Tesla, Inc. (TSLA).– Advertisement –
Search Along Route with Estimated Detour Times
When navigating, search results are now filtered to show options along your route & estimated detour times.
Search Along Route with Estimated Detour Times. Credit: Courtesy of Tesla, Inc. (TSLA).
Precipitation Map & Weather at Destination
View precipitation directly on the map to check the weather at your destination.
2024 Tesla Holiday Update: Precipitation Map & Weather at Destination. Credit: Courtesy of Tesla, Inc. (TSLA).
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
After installing this year’s over-the-air (OTA) Holiday Update, Tesla vehicles will alert you if they detect a vehicle or pedestrian coming across the street outside your garage. Tesla owners have been waiting for this feature for a long time now, and Tesla (TSLA) will fulfill their wish before this year’s Christmas.
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.
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2024 Tesla Holiday Update:: Rear Cross Traffic Alert feature. Credit: Courtesy of Tesla, Inc. (TSLA).
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.
2024 Tesla Holiday Update: Fart On Contact. Credit: Courtesy of Tesla, Inc. (TSLA).
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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.
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 shares a long list of features and improvements coming in the 2024 Holiday Update. Complete release notes for Model S, 3, X, Y (Apple Watch app, rear cross traffic, more).){kind=link}