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Control Tesla with Siri as Elon Musk-led-company rolls out Apple Shortcuts

This new update gives Tesla drivers power to issue various orders to their vehicles using Siri voice commands.

By: HT TECH
| Updated on: Aug 21 2023, 13:07 IST
Elon Musk says blocking feature on X ‘makes no sense’ to him
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1/7 Elon Musk, the CEO of X (formerly known as Twitter), has tweeted that he wants to eliminate the platform's 'block' feature. Musk made this decision in response to a query from a user, where he sought user opinions on the preference between muting and blocking. (Bloomberg)
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2/7 In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), Musk clarified that the blocking feature will be discontinued, except for direct messages, while muting will remain an available option. (Bloomberg)
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3/7 On Friday, Musk shared a message, stating, "The 'block' feature is being completely removed, except for its use in direct messages. It simply doesn't make sense," commented the billionaire. (REUTERS)
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4/7 Muting vs. blocking: According to a report by Bloomberg, muting an account will still allow users to avoid seeing posts from that account. However, muted accounts will retain the ability to respond to the user's posts, share them with their own followers, add commentary, and send direct messages. (AFP)
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5/7 User concerns: Blocking, which has long served as a fundamental security measure on X, has raised concerns among users about potential increases in online harassment following its removal. (Pexels)
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6/7 One user reacted to Musk's tweet and replied, "Don’t go there. No one is entitled to other people’s posts. People should be able to block whoever they want". (Pexels)
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7/7 A series of transformations: Some of the significant alterations implemented under Musk's leadership include substantial workforce reductions, replacing the traditional verification program with the $8 per month Twitter Blue subscription, rebranding the company from Twitter to X, and introducing new features such as live streaming. (AP)
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As the collaboration between Tesla and Apple deepens, users can look forward to more seamless and efficient ways to interact with their electric vehicles. (REUTERS)

It is no news that Tesla is a pioneer in electric vehicle manufacturing. It keeps surprising its users with regular innovations and updates. It has now taken another step towards enhancing user experience by integrating Apple Shortcuts into its latest update. This feature enables Tesla owners to seamlessly automate and utilize Siri for convenient vehicle control. Isn't it amazing?

Integration with SIRI

According to a report by Electrek, a recent update to version 4.24.0 has appeared on the App Store. In this update, Tesla introduced the support for Apple's Shortcuts. This integration gives Tesla drivers power to issue various commands to their vehicles using Siri voice commands. It will eliminate the need for manual interaction with the app.

The Shortcuts app will help you create personal shortcuts from the apps of your choice.

The Tesla app had previously enabled remote control actions for car owners, allowing them to manage multiple aspects of their vehicles through their iPhones. With Siri Shortcuts now integrated, drivers can use Apple's voice assistant, Siri, to interact with their Tesla vehicles using the familiar "Hey Siri" command.

The range of commands that Siri Shortcuts can execute covers various functionalities. According to Apple Insider, users can now use voice commands to lock and unlock their Tesla, open and close the trunk, control the charge port, and initiate or halt charging. Moreover, the integration extends to advanced functions like enabling and disabling Sentry Mode and Dog Mode, along with other fundamental vehicle controls.

Previous integrations with Apple

This integration marks another strategic move by Tesla to align with the Apple ecosystem. Notably, Tesla introduced Apple Music support as part of a holiday software update in December, further enhancing the in-car entertainment options for its users.

By allowing Tesla owners to effortlessly control various aspects of their vehicles using Siri, the company continues to push the boundaries of technology integration within the automotive industry. As the collaboration between Tesla and Apple deepens, users can look forward to more seamless and efficient ways to interact with their electric vehicles in the future.

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First Published Date: 21 Aug, 12:37 IST
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