Grok Bot in Tesla: setup, plans and fixes
How in-car Grok hands tasks to Grok Bot, which plan and account it needs (SuperGrok, X Premium+, The X Subscription), and fixes for the most common failures.
Commands / Guides
Guides and quick fixes
Longer walkthroughs, and short answers to the questions owners ask most. Each one links to its sources.
Guides
Assign Grok Bot to your iPhone Action Button
Step by step: open your Grok Bot in one press with the iPhone Action Button or Back Tap, using a free Apple Shortcut. Verified against Apple and Grok Bot docs.
Quick answers
Why won't Grok change the temperature in my Tesla?
Most often Grok is in a personality that can't control the car. Switch Grok to Assistant. If it still refuses, your car needs software 2026.26 or later and an AMD Ryzen infotainment computer.
Why isn't "Hey Grok" working in my Tesla?
Voice activation has to be turned on first: go to Controls > Audio > Grok Settings, and make sure the car has Premium Connectivity or Wi-Fi. Holding the steering wheel mic button always works as a fallback.
Does my Tesla have Grok?
Your Tesla has Grok if it has an AMD processor, software 2025.26 or later, and Premium Connectivity or Wi-Fi. The newer car commands need 2026.26 or later.
Why isn't Grok Bot working in my Tesla?
In-car Grok Bot needs a SuperGrok subscription on the Grok account signed into the car, and Grok Bot set up with that same account linked. Owners on X Premium+ reported losing access after a mid-October update, and Tesla hasn't said whether The X Subscription plans work in the car.
Do I need a subscription to use Grok in my Tesla?
No for basic Grok: it works without a Grok account or subscription, with limited usage. Connectors need any signed-in Grok account. Grok Bot needs a Grok account with SuperGrok.
Why does my Tesla tell me to open the Grok app?
It means you reached your Grok account's usage limit. Tesla says signed-in cars follow your account limits and prompt you to open the Grok app when you hit them. If you're not signed in, the car asks you to sign in instead.
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