Tesla blind spot camera: new software update

Introduction

Tesla vehicles, including the Model 3, Model S, Model X, and Model Y, have not been equipped with blind spot cameras as a standard feature.

Tesla vehicles typically utilize a combination of sensors, cameras, and radar for their Autopilot and Full Self-Driving features, which assist with lane keeping, adaptive cruise control, and other advanced driver-assistance systems. These systems help to monitor the vehicle’s surroundings and detect potential hazards.

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Tesla has started releasing a new software update for its fleet with a slew of new features, including promised cloud driver profiles and a bunch of goodies that will make your work with Tesla a little better.

Tesla recently launched a wider release of its latest software update (2022.24) to version 2022.24.5.

The update contains new features and previously released features that are now available for more cars in Tesla’s fleet of more than 3 million vehicles.

One of the biggest new features is the introduction of “Tesla Profiles” — the integration of cloud profiles promised by Elon Musk last year.

This feature is designed to make it easier to save driver preferences for multiple vehicles, including when renting a Tesla car, which is becoming increasingly popular thanks to a recent deal with Hertz.

However, one of the really interesting updates is turning on the blind spot camera feed by tapping the turn signal icon.

How to turn on blind spot camera tesla?

Tesla now allows drivers to adjust the location of the blind spot camera on the center screen in its new software update, as the steering wheel can sometimes prevent the driver from seeing this feature.

You can now automatically see a real-time image of your blind spot whenever you turn on the turn signal.

By tapping the blinking turn signal icon on the center touchscreen of your Tesla Model S, 3, X, or Y — you can turn on the blind spot camera video feed to look for any vehicle or pedestrian in the blind spot area.

Opening the blind spot camera video while turning your vehicle with a single tap on the turn signal (indicator) icon enables the feature temporarily. As soon as the blinker turns off, the camera feed disappears from the screen.

And here is a detailed visual video lesson:

Interestingly, you can enable camera video for blind spots by tapping the direction pointer icon on the screen, even if this feature is not activated in the settings. To turn on the blind spot camera on a permanent basis, tap Control > Autopilot > Auto Blind Spot Camera.

In July 2022, Tesla again improved the camera feature for blind spots in the OTA software update version 2022.24. Prior to this update, the image from the camera was in a fixed location on the screen (bottom left), now the video stream can be moved to different places on the central display, where the driver feels most comfortable.

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In addition, Tesla describes the new “Tesla profiles” in the release notes for 2022.24.5:

SYNC YOUR SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES FOR ALL SUPPORTED VEHICLES USING YOUR TESLA ACCOUNT, INCLUDING:

– ADJUSTMENT OF MIRRORS, SEATS AND STEERING WHEEL.

– AUTOPILOT, DRIVING AND CLIMATE CONTROL SETTINGS

– NAVIGATION, MULTIMEDIA AND DATA EXCHANGE SETTINGS

YOU CAN CUSTOMIZE YOUR TESLA PROFILE IN THE DRIVER PROFILE SETTINGS AND CHANGE YOUR PROFILE PICTURE IN THE TESLA MOBILE APP.

The new update also provides more cars with a new driving behavior that includes the automatic application of conventional brakes when recuperation is limited. That’s what Tesla started rolling out earlier this year, but it’s still rolling out to more cars thanks to new updates.

Recently, Tesla released the new 2022.20. 7, which includes several small changes that are not documented in the release notes, such as the ability to delete video games on a Tesla computer to make room for others, and timestamps on tire pressure readings.

It’s worth noting that Tesla periodically releases software updates that introduce new features, improvements, and refinements to their vehicles. These updates can bring enhancements to existing features or introduce new functionality. However, whether a specific software update will include blind spot cameras or related features can only be confirmed through official announcements from Tesla or by checking the release notes associated with each software update.

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