Tesla spring software updates
Tesla’s spring software rollout reportedly adds a dedicated Self‑Driving app, Grok voice integration, and new Pet Mode customizations that include dog, cat and hedgehog presets, according to social coverage of the update. (A social thread summarized the spring rollout features) (x.com).
Tesla said on April 13 that its Spring 2026 software update is “rolling out shortly,” adding a new Self-Driving app, hands-free “Hey Grok,” and renamed Pet Mode. (notateslaapp.com) The new Self-Driving app is for vehicles with Tesla’s AI4, also called Hardware 4, computer. It lets drivers subscribe to Full Self-Driving, watch tutorials, and review usage data over days or months on one screen. (notateslaapp.com) Tesla’s Grok feature is an in-car artificial intelligence assistant built by xAI. Tesla’s support page says Grok works in Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y, and Cybertruck vehicles with an Advanced Micro Devices processor, software version 2025.26 or later, and either Premium Connectivity or Wi‑Fi. (tesla.com) In the spring update, drivers can start that assistant by saying “Hey Grok” and set location-based reminders, such as asking for a reminder near home. Tesla’s support page also says Grok can initiate navigation commands, but it remains in beta and does not replace existing voice controls for media or climate. (notateslaapp.com) (tesla.com) Pet Mode is the old Dog Mode with a broader label and new on-screen options. Tesla’s spring release adds dog, cat, and hedgehog display presets, and owners can add a pet’s name to the cabin screen while they are away. (notateslaapp.com) The update also reaches beyond the three headline features. Coverage of Tesla’s April 13 announcement says the package includes automatic overnight software installs, 24-hour dashcam retention, trip and energy graphs, and higher-quality parked-car visualizations for the latest Model 3 and Model Y. (electrek.co) (teslanorth.com) Tesla has used over-the-air software updates for years to change vehicle features after delivery, and this release keeps that strategy centered on software services as well as driving aids. The new Self-Driving app, in particular, puts subscription controls and usage tracking in a more prominent place inside the car. (electrek.co) (notateslaapp.com) Some of the new tools are limited by hardware and software version, not just by model name. Tesla says Grok requires an Advanced Micro Devices-based infotainment system, and reports on the spring update say the Self-Driving app is limited to AI4-equipped vehicles. (tesla.com) (notateslaapp.com) For Tesla owners, the practical change is that three separate ideas — driver-assistance subscriptions, voice assistant use, and pet-display customization — are moving closer to the center of the touchscreen. The company said the rollout would begin shortly after the April 13 announcement. (notateslaapp.com)
