It was expected, it has arrived: the big Tesla update contains unnecessary new features and some very useful ones. Here it is in pictures and video.
Source: Frandroid
As expected, Tesla’s year-end update has arrived. After 26 updates in 2021, this is arguably one of the most interesting. It contains unnecessary novelties, like the Light Show, but it also includes a new customization of the interface as well as a special blind spot function.
The update in detail
As you all expected, here is in video the Light Show of the Tesla Model 3. This one takes again the programming of the show of the Model X, with a play of light, the opening of the doors, the trunk or the charging hatch… and music to accompany it all. It is to amuse the gallery, and that is its sole interest.
If you want to see the Light Show just arrived on Tesla’s year-end update, with the windows squeaking in the process pic.twitter.com/TsUUaQzim0
– Ulrich Rozier (@UlrichRozier) December 24, 2021
Let’s keep going through the list of what’s new from least useful to most useful. You will also have the good surprise of finding two new games, the original version of Sonic as well as a Sudoku. Note that for Sonic, you absolutely need a gamepad that you plug in via one of the USB-C ports.
The Sonic game requires a wired controller // Source: Frandroid
We noted a number of new features in the original article, which we invite you to take a look at. What seemed interesting to us to show you is undoubtedly the reorganization of the interface. If you are used to this interface, you will not be lost, but you will be pleasantly surprised to see that Tesla has arranged the elements differently.
Sudoku while the car is charging! // Source: Frandroid
The navigation software has also evolved with the possibility of adding intermediate stages. You will now be able to modify them more easily, to add or modify a stop. By the way, Tesla has added the ability to remove card details if that bothers you.
The UI / UX has changed overall, even if we find the classic location of essential functions // Source: Frandroid
A number of settings now offer more customization, including temperature adjustment for example. You can also automate the heated seats, this will take into account the temperature of the passenger compartment when unlocking the car.
More options and more finesse in your settings // Source: Frandroid
Certainly the most useful novelty is the camera display with turn signals, which makes it very easy to check blind spots. The status bar (at the bottom of the screen) also offers one of the most anticipated new features: you can now customize it with the applications and functions of your choice, and you have access to a menu. The latter allows you to navigate faster, so actions should be faster.
It looks like the menu of a smartphone // Source: Frandroid
There are also new interfaces, including the one that contains all of the car’s data: speedometer, odometer, energy expended, etc.
For those passionate about numbers, it’s easier to group them together here // Source: Frandroid
In short, it’s definitely the most useful update of the year. While the Light Show mode may bring a smile, the changes to the interface will save valuable time on the road. As for the new function which automatically activates one of the two side cameras when you activate the corresponding indicator, this new feature optimizes safety on board.
Tesla appears to have accelerated the rollout of this update (version 2021.44.25). It will be necessary to do it by Wi-Fi, as a reminder. Either by sharing your smartphone connection, or by connecting to private or public Wi-Fi.
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