CHANGELOG

Screenmate OS release notes, version by version. Newest updates first.

1.0.12
Latest
  • Fixed voice input when connected to Tesla Bluetooth
  • Added a Tesla turn-signal camera overlay with an optional 1.5× larger view
  • Added automatic Tesla Bluetooth connection when switching to Screenmate, including automatic retry and manual controls
  • Added a button to connect Tesla's priority Bluetooth device
  • Web Audio now plays navigation prompts and voice assistant audio through the Tesla browser
  • Fixed battery preheating on Tesla firmware 2026.20.6.1 and later
  • Updated the cellular carrier APN database. If mobile connection issues persist, please submit a bug report
  • Fixed system time synchronization
  • Fixed search in system settings
  • Fixed Home Screen widgets that require configuration
  • Adjusted the housing temperature sensor threshold that could incorrectly cancel system tasks
  • The Dashboard now remembers its position and automatically hides over system screens
  • Improved CarPlay startup, reconnection, iPhone discovery, video stream stability, and compatibility across 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi environments
  • Added automatic Bluetooth pairing confirmation for iPhones in CarPlay, configurable in Settings
  • Improved Siri, call, and navigation audio in CarPlay, with fewer stutters, gaps, and cut-offs
  • Added YouTube link compatibility in Screenmate AirPlay
  • Added an option to take screenshots and share them directly from the Tesla Interface app
  • Adjusted the Autopilot speed-limit overlay position in the Tesla Interface app for FSD 14 Lite compatibility
  • BugReport now saves contact details and supports voice input
1.0.11
  • Fixed GPS data compatibility with Tesla update 2026.20.6.1+ (requires a CAN MCU update, which should install automatically)
  • Added a new way to play Screenmate audio through the Tesla browser, configurable in Sound settings
  • Added passenger climate control and the ability to turn climate off with a long tap on the temperature
  • Updated the Home Screen icon layout with a more compact arrangement
  • Increased hitboxes for bottom bar buttons and Home Screen icons
  • Synchronized settings across all system apps
  • Fixed disappearing icons (showing as gray squares) in split-screen templates
  • Fixed incorrect system audio volume steps when connected over Bluetooth
1.0.10
  • Updated the system APN database. Mobile network settings should now be detected automatically for most carriers. If automatic setup still does not work, please request custom APN settings from your carrier
  • Fully redesigned the Screenmate sidebar: added layout customization and support for adding new action and shortcut buttons
  • Added many new sidebar controls for seats, climate, lights, locks, wipers, regen, drive modes, and more
  • Added a dashboard overlay in Tesla Interface with key driving info, including indicators, temperatures, clock, FSD max speed, and blind-spot status.
  • Added Tesla Interface settings to the Screenmate Settings app, including dashboard visibility, dashboard auto-hide, reverse camera overlay, temperature units, and fullscreen behavior
  • Updated GPS handling for China-market vehicles, both inside and outside China. Coordinates should no longer be shifted in China, and should no longer stay locked inside China.
  • Fixed a Home Screen boot loop issue
  • Improved CarPlay call handling, connection recovery, and music playback
  • Improved right-hand-drive support and image positioning
  • Added Updater settings, including automatic installation of partial updates, automatic component installation, and other update options
1.0.9
  • Updated the system APN database. Mobile network settings should now be detected automatically for most carriers. If automatic setup still does not work, please request custom APN settings from your carrier
  • Fixed a Home Screen boot loop issue
  • Improved CarPlay call handling and connection recovery
  • Added Screenmate sidebar customization: add, remove, rearrange, and lock quick control buttons
  • Added many new sidebar controls for seats, climate, lights, locks, wipers, regen, drive modes, and more
  • Fixed several vehicle-control buttons for better reliability
  • Added a dashboard overlay in Tesla Interface with key driving info, including indicators, temperatures, clock, FSD max speed, and blind-spot status
  • Added Tesla Interface settings to the Screenmate Settings app, including dashboard visibility, dashboard auto-hide, reverse camera overlay, temperature units, and fullscreen behavior
  • Improved right-hand-drive support and image positioning
1.0.8 hotfix
Hotfix
  • IMPORTANT FIX: Fixed storage issues that could cause the disk to fill up and lead to slow system boot times. After installing the update, the system will automatically free the incorrectly occupied space. No user action is required.
  • Added the Screenmate AirPlay app
  • Reworked the system GPS service so all apps can correctly interpret the signal (requires a CAN MCU firmware update, which should install automatically)
  • Fixed lock screen, PIN code, and desktop wallpaper settings
  • Significantly improved video stream stability in Tesla Interface (requires a Video MCU firmware update)
  • Improved wireless CarPlay connection stability, added steering wheel media controls, and stabilized navigation voice prompts with proper audio ducking
  • Updated the CarPlay app UI to show the app version and Wi-Fi hotspot details, including band and channel
  • Synchronized the system bar temperature settings with the Screenmate app
  • Fixed SMS reception and USSD code sending
  • Optimized the cooling fan curve
  • Added an app auto-start delay setting to improve stability
  • Improved Bluetooth automation speed and reliability, with added RHD support in Tesla Interface
  • Added quick shortcuts in Screenmate settings to system settings, data reset, and PIN / screen lock settings
  • Added app switching from the right w.scroll, with configurable mode, app source, and hold delay
  • Added Bluetooth settings for Tesla access to contacts and messages, and improved tips for connecting Screenmate One Audio (re-pairing with the car is recommended)
  • Added a setting to restore the screen source after the car is unlocked
  • Added a contact field for bug reports
1.0.8
  • Added the Screenmate AirPlay app
  • Reworked the system GPS service so all apps can correctly interpret the signal (requires a CAN MCU firmware update, which should install automatically)
  • Fixed lock screen, PIN code, and desktop wallpaper settings
  • Fixed SMS reception and USSD code sending
  • Significantly improved video stream stability in Tesla Interface (requires a Video MCU firmware update)
  • Improved wireless CarPlay connection stability, added steering wheel media controls, and stabilized navigation voice prompts with proper audio ducking
  • Updated the CarPlay app UI to show the app version and Wi-Fi hotspot details, including band and channel
  • Synchronized the system bar temperature settings with the Screenmate app
  • Optimized the cooling fan curve
  • Added an app auto-start delay setting to improve stability
  • Improved Bluetooth automation speed and reliability, with added RHD support in Tesla Interface
  • Added quick shortcuts in Screenmate settings to system settings, data reset, and PIN / screen lock settings
  • Added app switching from the right w.scroll, with configurable mode, app source, and hold delay
  • Added Bluetooth settings for Tesla access to contacts and messages, and improved tips for connecting Screenmate One Audio (re-pairing with the car is recommended)
  • Added a setting to restore the screen source after the car is unlocked
  • Added a contact field for bug reports
1.0.6
  • Added CarPlay support and improved connection stability
  • Added support for DRM-protected streaming apps
  • Fixed long boot times on some devices
  • Added an option to auto-launch apps on boot, including split-screen app combinations
  • Added the first version of automation for pairing phones and other Bluetooth devices with Tesla
  • Added settings for video switching, touch gestures, auto brightness, and resetting preferences
  • Added a new "Sound" section in Settings
  • Fixed SIM card settings; eSIM activation will be added later
  • Updated the tips in most settings sections
  • Fixed accidental triggering of the hood and trunk touch zones when switching video inputs (CAN MCU update required)
  • Various bug fixes and stability improvements
  • Improved color rendering in the Tesla Interface app and added touchscreen lockout for the sidebar overlay areas
  • Improved split-screen behavior and UI alignment for different steering wheel positions
1.0.4 hotfix
Hotfix
  • Hotfix for Screenmate OS 1.0.4 with a fix for the temperature switcher panel.
  • Added a light theme for the Screenmate app and dashboard, along with many new display options and tips for Screenmate ONE features
  • Added an onboard microcontroller flasher app with updated video chip firmware v3.7, which now supports automatic detection of external video inputs and fixes some touch freeze issues
  • Improved the system launcher: fixed default split-screen behavior for right-hand-drive vehicles, fixed the lower-bar temperature control for right-hand-drive vehicles, and added app switching with the steering wheel scroll wheel in Home Screen settings
1.0.4
  • Enabled the basic Screenmate settings menu via the corner gear icon
  • Added a light theme for the Screenmate app and dashboard, along with many new display options and Tips for Screenmate ONE features
  • Added an onboard microcontroller flasher app with updated video chip firmware v3.3, which now supports automatic detection of external video inputs.
  • Improved the system launcher: fixed default split-screen behavior for right-hand-drive vehicles, fixed the lower-bar temperature control for right-hand-drive vehicles, and added app switching with the steering wheel scroll wheel in Home Screen settings
  • Known issue: the launcher (“Quickstep app”) may restart once when switching the system theme