Cybercab app lets owners control vehicle features like a TV remote
Tesla's robotaxi can be operated through a smartphone app instead of the vehicle's touchscreen, according to recent posts about the feature.
A new control method for Tesla's Cybercab allows owners to use the robotaxi app as a remote to manage vehicle functions without reaching the in-car screen. The feature was highlighted in a post on X, where the source noted that Elon Musk described the vehicle as "a living room on wheels."
The app-based control approach mirrors how users operate televisions with remote controls, offering an alternative interface for managing Cybercab features while the vehicle is in operation. The exact scope of functions controllable through the app—beyond what was mentioned—is not yet detailed in available reports.
This addition to the Cybercab's interface reflects Tesla's broader focus on user experience in its autonomous vehicle lineup, allowing passengers to interact with the vehicle through familiar smartphone-based controls rather than relying solely on physical buttons or the main display.
"🚨 Awesome Cybercab feature! You can use the robotaxi app like a tv remote to control everything instead of reaching to the screen! @elonmusk said it’s a living room on wheels. LOVE THIS!!! Via @OwenSparks 👏 great informative video! 🔥@tesla @aelluswamy @SawyerMerritt @robertrosenfeld"— X · @Dannyijbol