The Complete List of Tesla Voice Commands for 2024
Updated: Apr 11
Welcome to the ultimate guide on Tesla's voice command system, designed for both new owners and seasoned enthusiasts. Tesla's innovative voice commands transform the driving experience by allowing you to control your vehicle hands-free. This feature enhances safety and convenience, letting you manage navigation, media, cabin temperature, and more with just your voice.
Our guide dives into the extensive list of Tesla voice commands, providing you with the knowledge to make every drive more enjoyable and efficient. From basic commands to hidden gems, you'll discover how to unlock the full potential of your Tesla.
For added convenience, a printable version of the complete list of commands is available via a link at the end of this blog. Join us as we explore the power of voice commands to make your Tesla experience smarter and safer.
Apps
Open Web
Open / Close Browser
Alternate Commands: Web Web Browser, Browser
Show Energy
Open / Close Energy App
Alternate Commands: Energy
Open/Close Phone
Phone connected # present: opens call list & keyboard.
Show/Open/Close Calendar
Shows the calendar when the phone is connected. If it’s not connected, it will ask to connect a phone.
Browser
Go to (website name)
Google Coffee near me
Searches Google for Local Coffee Shops
Load X.com
Loads X.com in the browser
Search Google for (search term)
Opens the browser, brings up Google, and searches for whatever you say
Bug Reports
File Bug Report
Report Error
Take a screenshot
sends bug reports to Tesla
Climate Control
Turn On/Off Climate
Turns climate control on or off
Alternate Commands: [Aircon] [A/c] [HvAc] On/off
Set Driver/Passenger temperature to/at XX Degrees LO HIGH
Activate Bioweapon Defense Mode
Turns Bioweapon Defense Mode On/ Off
Alternate Commands: Enable, Engage.
Turn On Camp Mode
Turns on/off Camp Mode
Alternate Commands: Enter Camp Mode
Climate [Control], Aircon, A/C, HVAC, Fan [to] Auto (matic) [Manual]
Set HVAC/Climate/Fan [to] [Automatic/Auto] [Manual]
Keep [the] climate on/off
Say it before you get out of the car to maintain the same climate upon your return.
Alternate Command: Climate Keeper [on off]
Cool down the passenger.
Reduces temperature by 3F/1.5C, but both if synced
Direct airflow to my face
Enables face vents and sets Climate to Manual
Alternate Command: I’m Straight
It's a doggy dog world
Turns On/Off Dog Mode
Alternate Commands: Enter Dog Mode, Turn On/Off Dog Mode
How Low Can You Go
Sets temperature to LOW
I'm Cold
Increases temp by 3F/1.5C
Alternate Commands: Too Cold, Increase Temperature, Make it warmer
Take me up Stewart
Decreases temp by 3F/1.5C
Alternate Commands: I’m Hot, Too Hot, Decrease Temperature, Make it cooler
Increase Decrease fan speed by X
Does so and sets Climate to Manual. "to X" does not work.
Alternate Command: Slow fan by X
Increase/Decrease the temperature by X degrees
For example, increase the temperature by 1 degree.
Make me hot
Sets temperature to HI
My feet are cold /hot
Turns on footwell vents and sets Climate to Manual
Open/Show Close Hide HVAC/Climate, A/c] controls
Opens the Climate Control panel
Set fan speed to level X.
Sets fan speed
Set/Adjust/Move [driver/passenger/both] fan/air/vents [Left/Right/Up/Down/Middle]
Saying "Driver's" works the same as “Both." If you have spread out the airflow, these commands combine it. Some or any of these might or might not work, depending on the model and build date of the car.
Sync Driver to Passenger (or vice versa)
XXX or YYY can be the Driver or Passenger.
Sync/Unsync Split [Climate] [HVAC] Turn on/off climate sync
Sync or un-sync the temperature for the driver and front passenger
Change Temperature to XX [degrees]
Sets driver & passenger to XX even if synced
Alternate Command: Temperature XX, Set HVAC/Aircon to XX [degrees]
Turn on/off floor, windshield vent.
Note: Turn on/off face vent starts/stops Climate.
I need some fresh air
Fresh Air turns off Recirc only if Climate is Manual.
Alternate Command: Turn on/off recirculate
Configuration
Open Close Show Hide Autopilot Settings
Open Close/Show/Hide Charging Settings
Open/Close/Show/Hide Controls Settings
Open/Close/Show/Hide Display Settings
Open/Close/Show/Hide HomeLink Settings
Command 'HomeLink' shows configured links
Open HomeLink
Open/Close/Show Hide Lights Settings
Open Close Show Hide Locks Settings
Open/Close Show Hide Navigation Settings
Open/Close/Show/Hide Pedal & Steering Settings
Open/Close Show Hide Safety Settings
Open/Close/Show/Hide Service Settings
This also shows you tire pressures!
Open Close Show Hide Software Settings
Open Close/Show/Hide Trips Settings
Controls
Show mirror settings / Adjust left/right mirror.
Opens mirror-adjustment window
Adjust steering wheel
Opens steering-wheel-adjustment window
Similar Commands: Lower/Raise the steering wheel. Steering wheel in/out, Show steering wheel settings.
I Can’t See
Turns on interior Lights
Alternate Commands: Dome Lights off/on/auto, Turn on/off footwell/ambient lights just turns on or off dome lights, also sets them to Auto. Turn on/off the Bedroom/Dome/Cabin/Overhead Lights.
Fold/Unfold mirrors.
Alternative Commands: Close/Open mirrors, Mirrors fold/unfold
Screen is too dim!
Increases/decreases screen brightness by 30%.
Alternate Command: Increase/Decrease Brightness
Lock/Unlock doors
Lock/Unlock
Lock/Unlock Windows
Locks rear window buttons
Alternate Commands: window locks on/off, enable/disable window locks
Open Frunk
Alternate Command: Open Front Trunk (Open Bonnet in UK)
Open The Glovebox
Alternate Command: Open Glovebox, Glovebox
Open/Close butthole
Alternate Command: Open/Close charge port, Open/Close Asshole
Open/Close Trunk
Note: Open Hatch (Model Y) opens the charge port.
Or Boot if the language is UK English
Record
Saves Dashcam Footage
Alternate Command: Save Dashcam
Keep My Car Safe
Activates Sentry Mode
Alternate Commands: Enable/Disable sentry mode, Sentry Mode On/Off
Change Audio Source To Phone
Alternate Commands: Show/Close Bluetooth, Bluetooth
Show me the rear camera.
Show/Close/Hide Backup/Rear Camera
Alternate Commands: Rear camera. (In the UK, 'Backup' works better than ‘Rear’.)
Stop Dashcam
Stop dashcam recording
(NOTE: Start Dashcam doesn't work, interpreted as "Start - cam”
Trap my kids in the car.
Turn on/off [Both /Left/Right] child locks
Unlock charge port
Alternate Commands: Release charge/charging cable
Heaters and Defrost
Defrost Rear Window
Turns on Rear Window Defroster (automatically turns off after 15 minutes)
Alternate Commands: Turn on Rear Defroster, Rear Defroster on, Turn on Rear Window Heater
Defrost Windshield
Turns on the front window defroster
Alternate Commands: Turn on Front Defroster, Front Defroster On, Defrost Windshield
Windshield Defogger On
Turns on the Windshield Defogger
Alternate Commands: Defogger On
Easter Eggs and Funny Commands
Ho Ho Ho
Opens Xmas Easter Egg
Eject driver or passenger seat
Will turn on that seat's heater to max.
Fold those things
Fold the mirrors.
Sing me a song
Will choose a random song to play.
Open pee pee hole
Opens the charge port
I got an itch
Opens the software update release notes.
Open up that ass
opens the trunk.
Alternate Command: Open up that tree
Bye Felicia
pulls up your contact log.
Alternate Commands: I’m Gay, Red Alert.
Go down on me
Decreases the temperature by 3 degrees.
Alternate Command: Drop it like it’s hot.
Enable or disable life support
Turns on or off the climate control.
Entertainment
Entertain Me
Opens Arcade
Alternate Commands: Open Arcade, Arcade
Disney+
Opens Disney+
Alternate Commands: Open Disney+, Show Disney+
Netflix
Opens Netflix
Alternate Commands: Open Netflix, Show Netflix
Open Twitch
Opens Twitch
Show Entertainment
Opens the Entertainment Window
Tesla Tutorials
Opens Tesla Tutorials
Alternate Commands: Open Tesla Tutorials
Theatre
Opens Theatre
YouTube
Opens YouTube
Alternate Commands: Open YouTube, Show YouTube
Heaters
Set Driver Seat Heater to High
Sets corresponding seat heater to the said intensity.
Alternate Commands: Set Passenger, Set Right Rear, Low Medium High
Front/Rear Seat Heaters On/Off
Sets appropriate seat heaters to High
Alternate Commands: Turn on Seat Heaters
Give Me (One/Two/Three) pieces of Bacon on the Driver/Passenger Seat
Sets corresponding seat heater to the said intensity.
My Butt is too Hot/Cold
Turns Up or Lowers The seat heater by one notch
Alternate Commands: Warm up my butt, My Butt is Cold
Seat Heaters On
Turns on all seat heaters to High Temperature
Set Front/Rear Seats to Low/Medium/High
Sets corresponding seat heater to the said intensity.
Show Seat Heaters
Opens Climate Control Panel
My Hands Are Cold
Turns On Steering Wheel Heater
Alternate Commands: Turn On Steering Wheel Heater, Steering Heater On/Off
Information
Show/Display Release Notes
Displays the new release notes list.
Hello Tesla
Opens the specifications
Open Owner's Manual
Opens Owners Manual (must close manually)
Show me Tutorial
Pulls up the tutorial videos for your specific Tesla model
Show/Hide Odometer
Shows Trips Settings which includes the odometer and all trip odometers
Show/Hide Tire Pressures
Shows Service Settings, which includes tire pressures
What Can You Do?
Opens browser to Voice Commands Webpage and other links. Displays "Here is what I can do so far!"
Media
Pause/Resume
Pauses and Resumes Play
Change to Source (Spotify, Radio, Bluetooth)
Changes audio source
Alternate Command: “Spotify, Radio,” Switch To (Spotify, Radio, Bluetooth)
USB
Opens the USB Media Player, or restarts from where you left off
Increase/ decrease volume by X
Increases/decreases volume by X. "to X" increases by X.
Alternate Commands: Lower/Raise volume by X
Set volume to (1-11)
Sets volume, be careful 11 is Spinal Tap and very loud.
Mute/Unmute
Mutes or Unmutes Audio
Open/Close Music
Opens or closes Media
Play (song, artist or playlist)
Plays song, artist, or playlist
Back That (whatever you want to say) Up
Changes song
Alternate Command: Skip Forward/Backward
Navigation
[Let's] Go Home / Work
Alternate Commands: Take me home/to work, Navigate home/ to work
Where are the supercharger stations
Displays list within about 100 miles, including some non-Tesla
Alternate Command: [show] [Nearby] Superchargers
I Need a Drink
Brings up a list of local bars as possible navigation destinations
Alternate Command: Bar
Cancel/Stop Navigation
If you already have a route active on the screen, it will cancel the route.
Alternate Command: Goodbye
Drive to (address, favorite, etc)
Alternate Commands: Take me to, Where is..?, Navigate to
What Can I Eat?
Brings up a list of restaurants as possible navigation destinations
Alternate Command: Food
Gas
Brings up a list of gas stations as possible navigation destinations
Go to airport
Shows a list of airports
I'd like a burger please
Navigation displays a list of nearby burger restaurants.
Museums
Brings up a list of museums as possible navigation destinations
Mute / Unmute voice guidance
Mutes or Unmutes navigation voice guidance
Alternate Command: Voice control off/off
On the Road Again
Turns Satellite Visualization Off
Show Map
Makes the map full-screen, kills the backup camera
Show McDonald's (rest areas, other restaurants, etc)
Displays nearby McDonald's, etc, on the map
Show hide satellite view
Turn on/off satellite mode/view
Show/hide traffic [view]
Turn on/off the traffic [Display]
Take me to Tarje (Tar-Jay)
Navigation will pull up nearby Target locations
Zoom in out on the map
You can repeat this to zoom progressively
Alternate Command: Zoom In/Out X times
Phone
Call/Phone, followed by contact name/ number
Alternate Commands: Dial, Ring
Open/Close phone [app]
Opens/closes call menu when a phone is connected
Show Phone Messages
Displays call menu, requires a touch to display messages
Text (name, number)
Must first synchronize messages in Bluetooth settings.
Wipers
Set wipers to (auto /1/2/3/4/off)
Alternate Command: Turn windshield wipers (auto/on/off/medium/high)
Slow down/Speed up windshield wipers
Changes speed up or down by 1
Alternate Command: Wipers Slower/Faster
Wipers Auto
Sets to Auto
Wipers Max
Sets Wipers to 4
Wipers Medium Fast
Sets to 2
Wipers Min
Sets Wipers to 1
Wipers On/Off
Turns On to 2/4 or Off.
Alternate Command: Turn On/Off windshield wipers
Wipers Slow
Slows by 1
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