Why won't Grok change the temperature in my Tesla?

Grok won't control the car (climate, music, navigation)

Symptom: Grok says it can't do vehicle commands, or asks you to use the short press.

Fix: Set Grok's personality to Assistant. Unhinged, Kids Story, Therapist and similar modes cannot control the car. Check the label at the bottom-left of the voice text box.

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Related: Why won't Grok change the temperature in my Tesla? · Grok Climate commands · Grok Personality & settings commands

Grok can't change temperature or play music at all

Symptom: Grok refuses climate or media even in Assistant mode.

Fix: You need software 2026.26 (Summer Update) or later on an AMD Ryzen car. Check Controls > Software.

Sources: [1] [2]

Related: Why won't Grok change the temperature in my Tesla? · Grok Climate commands · Grok Personality & settings commands

Intel car missing the new commands

Symptom: Older (Intel Atom) car doesn't get calls, music, climate or glovebox.

Fix: Expected. The expanded command set requires an AMD Ryzen infotainment computer. Check Controls > Software > Additional Vehicle Information.

Sources: [1] [2]

Related: Does my Tesla have Grok? · Requirements checklist

Features vanished right after an update

Symptom: Grok seems unable to do things it did before the update.

Fix: Check the personality first (a common cause), then reboot the touchscreen (hold both scroll wheels).

Sources: [1] [2]