(2020) - Tesla

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

The introduced a much-needed "thread-like" conversation view for text messages. Tesla (2020)

Commands like "I'm cold" (to raise heat) or "Set temperature to 70 degrees" are standard.

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: The car can dictate incoming messages to you

Instead of scattered notifications, all messages from the same sender are combined into a single conversation thread.

You can dismiss an incoming message by double-pressing the right scroll wheel on the steering wheel, rather than swiping the screen. How to Set Up Messaging (2020 Models) The

Use "Text message [Name]" or "Call [Name]" to manage communication hands-free.