Tesla releases replace with new approach to activate Autopilot/FSD and separate backseat audio

Tesla has began to launch a brand new software program replace that introduces a less complicated approach to activate Autopilot and/or Full Self-Driving Beta and likewise permits separate backseat audio by way of Bluetooth headphones.

The new 2023.38.8 software program replace is a small one, however it does embrace two important modifications for Autopilot and FSD Beta customers, and homeowners of Tesla automobiles with a backseat display screen.

First, Tesla has added a brand new approach to activate Autopilot/FSD Beta.

The automaker wrote within the launch notes:

Added choice to activate Autopilot with a single stalk despair, as a substitute of two, to assist simplify activation and disengagement.

It makes Autopilot and FSD Beta a bit simpler to activate as Tesla is aiming for self-driving to ultimately develop into an integral a part of the possession expertise.

Furthermore, the replace additionally introduces a greater approach to separate the audio from the entrance seats and the again seats in Tesla automobiles with a rear display screen.

With 2023.38.8, Tesla permits individuals within the backseat to attach wi-fi Bluetooth headphones that can obtain audio from the rear display screen whereas the audio popping out of the entrance display screen will keep separate.

Tesla wrote within the launch notes:

Passengers within the again seat can pay attention on wi-fi Bluetooth headphones when watching the Theater app on the rear touchscreen. The remainder of the automobile can proceed to take heed to different audio from the entrance.

It signifies that a driver might take heed to one thing taking part in within the audio system within the entrance whereas children within the again might watch a present on the rear display screen with their headphones.

Tesla explains how the brand new function works:

Pair your headphones at App Launcher > Rear Display > Settings > Add New Headphones. To pay attention, activate the headphones (as much as two), open a Theater app on the rear display screen, and hit play.

The automaker has said to push the replace this week, however it could possibly take some time earlier than it propagate to all automobiles.