Technology and Science14 April, 20261 min read
Tesla Launches Spring 2026 Update With Dedicated Self-Driving App And Usage Stats
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Dedicated Self-Driving app introduced with Spring Update. Hey Grok wake word enables voice activation and improved voice commands.
Tesla's New Self-Driving App
Tesla's Spring 2026 update introduces a dedicated Self-Driving app for AI4 hardware vehicles. The app allows one-tap subscription to FSD and provides a robust stats dashboard. The stats track usage with a daily streak counter and a breakdown of total miles driven with and without the feature active.
The update bundles settings previously found elsewhere, including driving style and behavior at the destination. The feature is only available to owners of Tesla vehicles that have the A14 chip.
Grok Voice Assistant Enhancements
The update brings the long-awaited Hey Grok wake word for hands-free activation. Grok can now set location-based reminders and be dismissed by saying goodbye. Grok still cannot control climate, media, or other core vehicle functions.
Dog Mode is rebranded to Pet Mode with three animal options. Owners can customize the screen with their pet's name.
Safety and Visualization Upgrades
Tesla integrated a new visual safety layer into its blind spot monitoring system. Ambient accent lights will turn red when an object is in the blind spot. The new Model 3 and Model Y receive a redesigned park scene environment.
Multi-trip energy tracking is introduced. The update includes improvements to Sketchpad and a Premium Immersive Sound mode.