Tesla Updates App to 4.61.6: Adds Ability to Speak With Spooky Voice Through Car, Adds Sentry Mode Filter
The update introduces a 'Spooky' tab in the Dashcam Viewer to filter clips recorded during Trick or Treat Mode.
Tesla has released version 4.61.6 of its mobile application, introducing Halloween-themed features that allow owners to speak through their vehicle’s external speaker using a spooky voice. The update also enhances Sentry Mode video management by adding specific filters for clips recorded during these festive events.
What Happened
The new Halloween Mode enables users to project their voice through the car’s external speaker with a robotic, spooky effect similar to the voice currently available for Sentry Mode interactions. This feature is available worldwide but remains undocumented in official release notes. To activate the voice capability, users must enable Halloween Mode, which also triggers sounds and animations on the screen when visitors approach the vehicle.
Why It Matters
Beyond the novelty of the voice feature, the update provides practical utility for managing security footage. Tesla has added a 'Spooky' tab to the top of the app’s Dashcam Viewer, allowing users to easily filter and identify which video clips were recorded while Trick or Treat Mode was active. Each clip is now labeled as either 'Sentry' or 'Trick or Treat,' helping owners quickly skip over non-standard security footage during the Halloween season.
The Bottom Line
Version 4.61.6 focuses on seasonal engagement and better organization of dashcam data, giving Tesla owners more control over how they view and categorize footage captured during Halloween events.
