Commands / Activation & session

Grok Activation & session commands for Tesla

9 entries, each with its source and the Tesla software version that added it. Last verified 2026-10-15.

Hey Grok

Wake word that opens Grok hands-free.

workshighWorks in any personalityv2026.14
Details & source
Category
Activation & session
Requirements
AMD Ryzen infotainment; Premium Connectivity or Wi-Fi; enable in Grok > Settings
Notes
Trained on American English per 2026.20 notes.
Source
Release notes 2026.14 (Not a Tesla App)
Last verified
2026-10-15

(Long-press the steering wheel voice button)

Opens Grok. A short press opens Tesla's standard voice commands instead.

workshighWorks in any personalityv2025.26
Details & source
Category
Activation & session
Requirements
AMD Ryzen infotainment; Premium Connectivity or Wi-Fi
Source
Tesla Support: Grok
Last verified
2026-10-15

(App Launcher > Grok)

Opens Grok from the touchscreen.

workshighWorks in any personalityv2025.26
Details & source
Category
Activation & session
Requirements
AMD Ryzen infotainment; Premium Connectivity or Wi-Fi
Source
Tesla Support: Grok
Last verified
2026-10-15

See ya / Turn off / Bye

Alternate sign-offs that close the Grok overlay.

worksmediumWorks in any personalityv2026.2 era
Details & source
Category
Activation & session
Requirements
AMD Ryzen infotainment; Premium Connectivity or Wi-Fi
Source
Not a Tesla App: Best Tesla Grok tips
Last verified
2026-10-15

(Say nothing for about 15 seconds)

Grok auto-dismisses after roughly 15 seconds of inactivity.

worksmediumWorks in any personalityv2026.14
Details & source
Category
Activation & session
Requirements
AMD Ryzen infotainment; Premium Connectivity or Wi-Fi
Notes
Behavior change, not a spoken command.
Source
Not a Tesla App: 2026.14 undocumented changes
Last verified
2026-10-15

What can you do?

Grok lists its current capabilities. Tesla recommends this as the starting question.

workshighWorks in any personalityv2025.26
Details & source
Category
Activation & session
Requirements
AMD Ryzen infotainment; Premium Connectivity or Wi-Fi
Source
Tesla Support: Grok
Last verified
2026-10-15

(Controls > Audio > Grok Settings)

Where to turn on Hey Grok and location-based reminders.

workshighWorks in any personalityv2026.14
Details & source
Category
Activation & session
Requirements
AMD Ryzen infotainment; Premium Connectivity or Wi-Fi
Notes
Also reachable from Grok > Settings.
Source
Tesla Support: Grok
Last verified
2026-10-15

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