Tesla Smart Summon is a feature that allows your Tesla to autonomously navigate through parking lots to your location or a designated spot, using the Tesla mobile app. It’s designed for convenience in private parking areas, enabling your vehicle to come to you without manual driving.
What Can Smart Summon Do?
- Come to Me: Your Tesla drives to your GPS location.
- Go to Target: Send your car to a specific point on the map.
These functions are useful for retrieving your car in situations like rainy weather or when carrying heavy items.
How to Use Smart Summon
- Open the Tesla app on your smartphone.
- Select ‘Summon’, then tap ‘Smart Summon’.
- Choose your mode:
- Come to Me: The car navigates to your current location.
- Go to Target: Set a specific destination on the map.
- Press and hold the ‘Go to Target’ or ‘Come to Me’ button to initiate movement. Releasing the button stops the vehicle.
Ensure you maintain a clear line of sight to your vehicle during operation.
How Does Smart Summon Work?
Smart Summon utilizes Tesla’s suite of sensors and cameras to:
- Detect obstacles and navigate around them.
- Plan a path to the designated location.
- Adjust speed and steering to maneuver through parking environments.
The system relies on real-time data processing to make driving decisions.
Limitations and Safety Considerations
- Range: Smart Summon typically operates within a range of approximately 200 feet (60 meters).
- Environment: Best used in flat, private parking lots with clear visibility.
- Speed: The vehicle moves at low speeds for safety.
- Supervision: Continuous user supervision is required; always be prepared to stop the vehicle if necessary.
Note that Smart Summon is not intended for use on public roads or in complex traffic situations.