Tesla (2020) Apr 2026

You can say "Open the glovebox," "Fold mirrors," or "Increase screen brightness" to avoid digging through menus while driving. How to Set Up Messaging (2020 Models)

Tesla's natural language processing grew more robust in 2020, allowing for hundreds of "helpful text" commands to control vehicle functions. Tesla (2020)

Use "Text message [Name]" or "Call [Name]" to manage communication hands-free. You can say "Open the glovebox," "Fold mirrors,"

The car can dictate incoming messages to you. To reply, press the right scroll wheel once, dictate your response, and press it again to send. Voice Command Expansion You can say "Open the glovebox

To ensure your Tesla (like a 2020 Model 3 or Model Y) can handle texts, you must enable specific settings on both the car and your phone: