Tesla To Soon Get Netflix, YouTube Streaming Support
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that people would be soon able to stream videos on digital platforms like Netflix and YouTube in parked Tesla electric vehicles. “Ability to stream YouTube and Netflix when car is stopped coming to your Tesla soon! Has an amazingly immersive, cinematic feel due to the comfy seats & surround sound audio,” Musk wrote on his Twitter handle.
“When full self-driving is approved by regulators, we will enable video while moving,” he added.
The desire to allow drivers and passengers to watch video is not a total surprise – Musk noted at E3 that the ability to watch YouTube was coming, The Verge said.
Tesla has already unveiled games that drivers can play on the displays in their cars. The games also only work when the car is stationary so that the player can use the steering wheel as a controller.
On Friday, the company announced that chess game is also coming to the Tesla Arcade.
But there are huge concerns that come along with such features.
Test vehicles are required to have a driver behind the wheel to take over in case something goes wrong, and even as self-driving technology improves, it’s hard to imagine that going away completely, the report said.
In March 2017, an Uber self-driving car crashed into pedestrian in Arizona as the driver was watching The Voice on content streaming platform Hulu and lost track of the road.
Questions & Answers
Q.Will Tesla owners be able to stream Netflix and YouTube while their cars are moving?
Will Tesla owners be able to stream Netflix and YouTube while their cars are moving?
Video streaming will only be enabled while the car is moving once full self-driving technology receives approval from regulators. Until then, these features are intended for use when the vehicle is stationary.
Q.What is the reason given for the 'immersive, cinematic feel' when streaming in a Tesla?
What is the reason given for the 'immersive, cinematic feel' when streaming in a Tesla?
Elon Musk stated that the 'amazingly immersive, cinematic feel' comes from the combination of the comfy seats and the surround sound audio system within the vehicle. This enhances the viewing experience.
Q.What concerns have been raised regarding these entertainment features in cars?
What concerns have been raised regarding these entertainment features in cars?
Concerns exist because test vehicles still require a driver behind the wheel, even with improving self-driving technology. An incident involving an Uber self-driving car crash where the driver was watching video highlights these risks.
Q.Are there other entertainment options available in Tesla vehicles?
Are there other entertainment options available in Tesla vehicles?
Yes, Tesla has already introduced games that drivers can play on the car's displays, using the steering wheel as a controller. The company also recently announced that the game chess will be added to the Tesla Arcade.
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