Tesla owner proposes Grok voice transcription for Messages app
A feature request suggests Tesla integrate Grok's speech-to-text capabilities to improve reliability of in-car voice messaging.
A Tesla owner on X is requesting that the automaker use Grok's speech-to-text capabilities to improve voice transcription in the in-car Messages app. The user noted that voice transcription in Tesla's Messages app "has been really unreliable for a while now" and suggested that with Grok "now taking a bigger role within the vehicle infotainment stack," Tesla could tap the AI system to upgrade the feature.
The request reflects broader interest in expanding Grok's integration across Tesla's software ecosystem. Recent announcements have signaled momentum behind the AI model, with Elon Musk recently noting that Grok 4.8 is set to finish training this week.
There is no indication from Tesla that such a feature is in development or planned.
"Tesla Feature Request: Grok STT For In-Car Messages App For whatever reason, voice transcription in the Tesla Messages app has been really unreliable for a while now. With Grok now taking a bigger role within the vehicle infotainment stack, I would love it if Tesla could add"— X · @DBurkland