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Tesla Automations Recipes & Ideas

43 ready-to-build rules for the new in-car Automations feature. Each one shows what triggers it, what it does, and exactly where to tap — so you are not staring at a blank editor on launch day.

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Example: Child Mode: lock the rear doors and windows by voice

WHEN
Voice Trigger — Phrase: “Child Mode”
THEN
  1. Door Child Lock — On
  2. Window Lock — On
  3. Voice Announcement — “Rear doors and windows are locked.”

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Kids & family8 recipesWinter6 recipesSummer3 recipesClimate7 recipesVoice commands8 recipesCharging5 recipesCommute9 recipesLights & display5 recipesMusic8 recipesSafety & reminders13 recipesComfort19 recipes

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Unverified

Snow Mode: one phrase for winter roads

WHENVoice TriggerTHENAcceleration Mode · Wiper Heat · Front / Rear Defrost · Front / Rear Defrost

Say “Snow mode” for Chill acceleration, wiper heat, and front and rear defrost together.

Unverified

Back-seat reminder when you park

WHENGear StateTHENVoice Announcement

Shift into Park with a second-row seat occupied and the car reminds you out loud to check the back.

Unverified

Don’t leave your phone on the charger

WHENDoor & Window StateTHENVoice Announcement

Open the driver’s door while a phone is still on the wireless pad and the car reminds you to take it.

See our 12 best Tesla automation ideas →

How Automations work

WHEN — a trigger

30 triggers: time and sunset, outside temperature, seat and seatbelt sensors, gear, speed, charging, Home/Work, navigation, phone calls and your own voice phrases.

Full trigger list

AND IF — conditions

Any trigger can also be a condition. “When I sit down” + “if it’s below 40°F” is the pattern behind most good rules.

How to build one

THEN — actions

39 actions: climate, seat and wheel heat, child locks, trunks, playlists, lights, navigation, calls, spoken announcements and delays.

Full action list

How we label each recipe

The English version is not live yet, so we are upfront about what has been seen working:

  • Demoed — this exact rule has been shown running in a public demo.
  • China-verified — confirmed by owners on the version already live in China.
  • Unverified — built only from triggers and actions that exist in the English build, not yet tested as a whole. We update these after launch.

We never publish rules that unlock the car, move it, or interact with driver assistance.

Questions

What is Tesla Automations?

Automations is an in-car feature that runs actions on its own when something happens. You pick a trigger (like sitting down, arriving home or a voice phrase), optional conditions (like outside temperature), and one or more actions (like seat heat or a playlist). It works much like Shortcuts automations on an iPhone.

When will Tesla Automations be available in the US and Europe?

It launched in China in early 2026. An English version has been found finished but switched off in current firmware, and several outlets expect it in Tesla’s December holiday update. Tesla has not confirmed a date. Our release date tracker keeps the latest status.

Can I import these recipes into my car?

No. There is no official way to import automations, so every recipe here comes with the on-screen steps to build it yourself. It usually takes under two minutes.

Do automations work while using Autopilot or FSD?

No. Automations do not fire while Autopilot or FSD is engaged, and they cannot control FSD. They also only run while the center screen is on.