New Grok Tricks / Commands

[The Tesla Guy]

Are you saying Grok does the routing now? My impression is the Grok integration didn't change the actual routing, more of a control layer on top of the routing. is this incorrect?

No routing by Grok. Just an interface for selecting destinations and way points.
But FSD must have some routing control/intelligence (or lack of intelligence) as it often disregards navigation routes.
Often takes crazy unnecessary detours.

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[shurley1975]

I turned on NSFW (not safe for work) and OMG. I couldn't take it. LOL. Grok's a freak.

100%! I have to make sure I turn it back to assistant when I get out in case the gf gets in and asks a question.. "Hey Ari, how long till the next charge stop and what is there to do" "it's about 10min to the next f'ing stop which you would know if you're lazy ass looked at the screen. Do you need me to fist f* you to wake you up"

 

[UP_Kirk]

No need to disengage most of the time.
switch to the full route view by tapping on the top of the navigation list. Then you can tap an alternate route. Often the preferred one. Might show as same amount of time or more. I do this quite often to avoid unnecessary unprotected left turns on busy highways that may require a longer wait than an alternative route with a left turn at a light.

Not my experience been using FSD 2018. The routes I want are often not the ones offered by FSD
Especially when I know the area like the back of my hand.

 

[MisterChilidog]

TL;DR - Grok can now remove way points on the fly via voice! Along with selecting a new destination, etc.

I often use waypoints on the map to force the truck to take a route that I prefer. The problem with that, until now, is you have to remember to edit the trip before the truck arrives, or you may find yourself pulling in to somebody's driveway at one of the intermediate waypoints.

Until now, I could ask Grok to create a complex route ("navigate to home depot, but take 144th to South St and over to Wilson") and it would add the waypoints to force the route. But it wouldn't update the route while the truck was driving, so I still had to edit the route manually via the screen for each segment as I approached the waypoints.

But with the latest release 2026.14.6.7 / v14.3.4, Grok is able to add and remove waypoints via voice, while you're driving. So, now, before you get to a waypoint, you can say "Hey Grok, remove the next waypoint" and it'll do it. Much easier than manually editing the route via the screen.

I'd be curious to hear about any other new Grok tricks folks have come across. I'm enjoying the 'Hey, Grok' functionality a lot.

I wonder... when you have Grok create the route by adding the waypoints, could you include, in the prompt, an instruction to remove the waypoints as you progress along the route, and would Grok "wake up" and perform those actions on the fly?

 

[Mal]

I wonder... when you have Grok create the route by adding the waypoints, could you include, in the prompt, an instruction to remove the waypoints as you progress along the route, and would Grok "wake up" and perform those actions on the fly?

Oh, man, that would be nice! I haven't tried it, but will when I'm in the truck next.

Update: I tried, it doesn't work. Grok says it can't remove the waypoints automatically as we approach.

 

[cyberHoward]

Is everyone running free Grok or using a premium subscription? I was kind of hoping our trucks would get it free with premium connectivity, but it seems it will be another nickel/dime thing. You ask a few questions outside of directions and you done for 2 hours with navigation. It is so quick with the navigation and effortless, I now don't bother to have fun with Grok outside of navigation.

 

[boley]

Whenever I ask Grok to do anything related to navigation or truck controls she says she can't do that. The voice assistant can do some things. Is that what you are talking about?

 

[MoCyber]

Not only did I use Grok while driving, I used to sit in the driveway and have a conversation with Ara when Grok was first available. About a month ago, Grog shut down. Said I had run out of time. Sign in. What??? So I downloaded the Grok app to my phone. Three options: 1. free, 2. $10 per month, 3. $300 per year. I opted for $10 per month and so far, I have had unlimited conversation time. Grok can do a ton of other stuff that I haven't had time to explore. But just using it for conversation (research) is well worth the money to me. Having Grok on my phone...I don't use Siri any more except to for timers, alarms, make calls or sent text.

 

[boley]

We have conversations, and now arguments. I tell her the Cybertruck forum guys say she can do all these wonderful things and she says they are blowing smoke, though politely. I'm thinking she's just being coy and doesn't want to let on how much control she really has, or she's just lazy.

 

[Mal]

Whenever I ask Grok to do anything related to navigation or truck controls she says she can't do that. The voice assistant can do some things. Is that what you are talking about?

Grok can do navigation things, like setting a route and re-routing. Sometimes, though, it'll say the new route is placed, but it won't stick. They seem to have improved this a bit with the latest release, but it's not perfect. I believe asking things like "Find me a coffee shop with a few minutes of my route" will work now, as it seems to be able to add waypoints more reliably.

Grok does not control anything in the truck (fans, temp, lights, whatever). That's all handled by the other voice interface. I think they're going to unify them at some point, though, as it's confusing.

Oh, and since Grok knows about the truck's location, you can ask it things like "what's the river I'm driving next to?", which is nice on road trips. I ended up subscribing and linking the truck to my account. I find the utility worth it.

 

[Limes2]

Oh, and since Grok knows about the truck's location, you can ask it things like "what's the river I'm driving next to?", which is nice on road trips. I ended up subscribing and linking the truck to my account. I find the utility worth it.

Once they give Grok access to the cameras, it's game over. Imagine having a tour guide that explores with you.

Grok on a mobile can do this today. Putting that functionality in the CT would be cool.

 

[The Tesla Guy]

Sadly, Grok doesn’t give us access to previous conversations. It can retain reminders after dismissed.
So , you have to provide it with a summary of the topic you wish to continue.

Posed this question to Grok:
It appears that new conversations with Grok in my Tesla are created each time Grok is dismissed. As I understand it Grok does not have access to conversations prior to the drive. Does grok have access to continue previous conversations created in the same drive?

Response:
(Grok answered Yes then qualified as No)
Yes, Grok typically maintains continuity within the same active conversation/session during a single drive, but starts fresh each time you dismiss it or initiate a new one.
How It Works in Tesla
• Within one conversation (same drive, not dismissed): Grok has conversational memory and context. It can reference earlier parts of that ongoing chat, link topics, and handle multi-turn dialogue naturally (e.g., following up on previous questions without you repeating everything). This is designed for fluid voice interaction while driving.
• When you dismiss Grok (e.g., swipe down the window or end the session): It ends that chat. Reactivating it generally creates a new conversation, losing the prior context from that drive. This matches what you’ve observed.
• Across drives or days: No automatic carry-over in the car itself (each drive often starts fresh). However, if you’re signed in to your Grok/xAI account in the vehicle, chats can sync to the Grok app/web (and vice versa), letting you resume or reference them later on other devices. Guest mode keeps things more isolated/anonymous.
This setup prioritizes privacy (conversations aren’t linked to your Tesla VIN by default and stay anonymous to Tesla) and safety/simplicity in the car environment.
Tips for Better Continuity
• Stay in the same session as long as possible during a drive — avoid dismissing if you want ongoing context.
• Sign in via the car’s Grok interface (scan QR or log in) for cross-device syncing, so you can pick up threads later on your phone/app.
• For very long or complex topics, some users summarize key points verbally at the start of a new session or use the synced history on another device.
The in-car version is still evolving (with ongoing updates to voice, context handling, and integration), so behavior can improve with software updates. If you’re hitting limits or quirks, checking your Tesla software version or Grok settings can help. Let me know if you want details on signing in, personalities, or navigation integration!

 

[UP_Kirk]

No need to disengage most of the time.
switch to the full route view by tapping on the top of the navigation list. Then you can tap an alternate route. Often the preferred one. Might show as same amount of time or more. I do this quite often to avoid unnecessary unprotected left turns on busy highways that may require a longer wait than an alternative route with a left turn at a light.

Been using FSD since 2018, does not offer the route I want for work and home, I know the shortest routes and want it to go a certain way; it's a pain in the ass to add all the waypoints to force it to get off the freeway at a certain exit, avoid busier routes, etc.

I want a "Record Route" feature and the ability to save it like "Trips" so that they will travel with my profile.
I want to use them for "Work" and "Home," or for any route I prefer to drive.
This way I won't have to break out of FSD multiple times per drive.

Also, FSD needs to be able to use Drive Thru like at Starbucks, Banks etc.

 

[HaulingAss]

Been using FSD since 2018, does not offer the route I want for work and home, I know the shortest routes and want it to go a certain way; it's a pain in the ass to add all the waypoints to force it to get off the freeway at a certain exit, avoid busier routes, etc.

I want a "Record Route" feature and the ability to save it like "Trips" so that they will travel with my profile.
I want to use them for "Work" and "Home," or for any route I prefer to drive.
This way I won't have to break out of FSD multiple times per drive.

Also, FSD needs to be able to use Drive Thru like at Starbucks, Banks etc.

That's a good idea. But it's also pretty easy to tell Grok to take you to work via (for example) Riverside Drive while avoiding 24th Street. I've found it pretty painless to set routes this way.

 

[UP_Kirk]

That's a good idea. But it's also pretty easy to tell Grok to take you to work via (for example) Riverside Drive while avoiding 24th Street. I've found it pretty painless to set routes this way.

There are too many things to say about my route, I don't want to read it to Grok two times a day, ha ha.

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