Tesla App 4.5 Release Notes

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Release Date

January 25, 2022

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Tesla Insurance Card

Tesla Tesla Insurance Card feature in update 4.5
Available Worldwide

- Tesla Insurance policy holders can add their insurance card to Apple Wallet

Help Section

Tesla Help Section feature in update 4.5
Available Worldwide
Undocumented
Undocumented

This is an undocumented change in this release.

Tesla introduced a new help section in the app that helps answer common questions related to your Tesla account, Tesla features, charging and service.

Tapping on an individual topic opens Tesla's website to the appropriate section.

You can check out the help section by going to your profile in the app scrolling down and tapping on Help.

Contact Tesla

Tesla Contact Tesla feature in update 4.5
Available Worldwide
Undocumented
Undocumented

This is an undocumented change in this release.

You can now easily contact Tesla with any questions directly from the Tesla app.

The question could be associated with a particular vehicle or with your Tesla account.

To contact Tesla from the app, tap on your account photo on the top right, then Help and finally on the 'Need More Help' button at the bottom.

You will then choose whether your question is about one of your vehicles or your Tesla account.

Set Vehicle Name

Tesla Set Vehicle Name feature in update 4.5
Available Worldwide
Future Feature
Future Feature

This is an undocumented change in this release that may become a future feature.

In an upcoming update it looks like you will be able to set your vehicle name directly in the app.

Vehicle Warranty

Tesla Vehicle Warranty feature in update 4.5
Available Worldwide
Future Feature
Future Feature

This is an undocumented change in this release that may become a future feature.

Tesla appears to be adding warranty information into the Tesla app. You will be able to view your Tesla's warranty expiration date and its status directly in the app.

You can currently view it on Tesla's website.

Tesla App 4.39.1 Release Notes

Storm Watch

Tesla Storm Watch feature in update 4.39.1
Available Worldwide
Powerwall
Undocumented
Powerwall
Undocumented

Storm Watch now supports manually scheduled events.

Schedule an event in Storm Watch settings to fully charge your Powerwall to maximize backup protection for your home.

Requires Tesla app 4.38.0.

Editorial note: Storm Watch allows you to fully charge your Powerwalls to prepare for a storm. This update will also require Powerwall firmware 24.36, which is rolling out now.

Report Supercharger Issues

Tesla Report Supercharger Issues feature in update 4.39.1
Available Worldwide
Undocumented
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Undocumented

You can now easily report Supercharger issues by finding the relevant Supercharger on the map and tapping on Report an Issue. You can then pick from a range of issues.

While Tesla already monitors speeds and availability from its Superchargers automatically, there are some things they can't monitor, such as insufficient lighting, accessibility, and cleanliness.

Home History

Tesla Home History feature in update 4.39.1
Available Worldwide
Tesla Energy
Undocumented
Tesla Energy
Undocumented

Use the History button in the top-right corner of Settings to review a list of configuration changes made to your system made by authorized users, third-party apps and partners during the last 30 days.

Various fixes and improvements for 3D, pairing multiple vehicles to Powerwall for Charge on Solar and more.

Tesla Energy Improvements

Tesla Tesla Energy Improvements feature in update 4.39.1
Available Worldwide
Powerwall
Undocumented
Powerwall
Undocumented

- Heat Mode improvements for Powerwall 3

- High Impedance Mode functionality for Powerwall 3

- Adds an optional max off-grid power of 15.4 kW for Powerwall 3

- Adds ability for installers to perform Rapid Shutdown (RSD) and E-Stop Wiring Test in Tesla One

Requires Powerwall firmware 24.36.

Tesla App 4.39.0 Release Notes

My Home Products

Tesla My Home Products feature in update 4.39.0
Available Worldwide
Undocumented
Undocumented

Tesla has redesigned the 'My Home' section of the app that contains information about various Tesla Energy products including Wall Connectors or Tesla Solar.

The home icon is now featured much larger at the top, with your home address displayed underneath it.

Tesla now lists all of your Tesla Energy products underneath and shows more information about each product. For example, for a Wall Connector, the app will display the serial number, max output in amps, and the firmware version.

Trip Planner Update

Tesla Trip Planner Update feature in update 4.39.0
Available Worldwide
Undocumented
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Undocumented

The Trip Planner in the app has been slightly adjusted in this update.

Setting the battery's state of charge for the start of the trip has been renamed "Set Departure Energy" from "Set Battery Percentage," hinting at "Set Arrival Energy" coming in a future update.

The UI for setting the battery's state of charge has also been updated to a slider instead of a numerical input.

Tesla Service

Tesla Tesla Service feature in update 4.39.0
Available Worldwide
Undocumented
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Undocumented

Under the service section of the app, Tesla has added a new 'How Service Works' link that opens up your browser. In the article, Tesla shows a video and information on how to schedule or reschedule a Tesla service apppointment.

Minor Fixes

Tesla Minor Fixes feature in update 4.39.0
Available Worldwide
Models:
S
3
X
Y
CT

This release contains minor fixes and improvements.

Tesla App 4.38.5 Release Notes

Shortcuts App

Tesla Shortcuts App feature in update 4.38.5
Available Worldwide
IPhone
Undocumented
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IPhone
Undocumented

The Shortcuts app on iPhone now categorizes the shortcuts available in the Tesla app in various categories, including Climate Control, entertainment, Just For Fun, Security and others.

The Apple Shortcuts app lets you execute multiple commnads, or actions based on other data.

Minor Fixes

Tesla Minor Fixes feature in update 4.38.5
Available Worldwide
Undocumented
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Undocumented

In this update, Tesla has introduced changes to Tesla Insurance and fixes to Storm Watch and Actually Smart Summon, according to Tesla_App_iOS, who regularly decompiles the Tesla app.

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November 1, 2024