Tesla has already made significant improvements to its Actually Smart Summon (ASS) feature, just weeks after its initial release in early September.
This feature allows Tesla vehicles to park themselves and pick up drivers via a smartphone app, representing a major advancement in the company’s self-driving capabilities.
Full Self-Driving V12.5.4 now supports sunglasses, and Actually Smart Summon (on 2024.27.25) now goes a longer distance than in prior revisions.
— Teslascope (@teslascope) September 23, 2024
According to the release notes for Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) version 12.5.4, the latest update extends the operating range of the ASS feature. “To use Dumb Summon or Actually Smart Summon, your phone must be connected to Model 3 within 279 ft. (85 meters) of the vehicle. If Model 3 is more than 328 feet (100 meters) away from the connected phone, Summon pauses,” the release notes explain.
Previously, the feature was limited to shorter distances, but it now offers a range of up to 328 feet, enhancing its convenience and functionality.
The extended range allows Tesla vehicles to be summoned from farther distances, improving convenience in crowded areas like shopping centers. It also reduces the risk of parking damage, as owners can park in less congested areas and still easily retrieve their vehicle.
The Tesla release notes state the “Operating Range” of Summon is now 328 feet:
“To use Dumb Summon or Acutally Smart Summon, your phone must be connected to Model 3 within 279 ft. (85 meters) of the vehicle.
If Summon moves Model 3 more than 279 ft. (85 meters) away from the connected phone while Summon is active, vehicle speed is limited to 3 mph (5 km/h).
If Model 3 is more than 328 feet (100 meters) away from the connected phone, Summon pauses, and if Model 3 is over 345 ft. (105 meters) away, Summon comes to a stop and completes.
In any of the cases above, the Tesla mobile app provides haptic feedback and displays a message informing you that Model 3 is close to, or has exceeded, the operating range of the feature.”
