Elon Musk’s Streaming Feature For Tesla Cars: A Major Driving Concern?

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that the company’s cars would be able to use streaming apps soon. However, this feature could be a risk as it could divide the attention of the driver from the road. Will the new Tesla streaming feature be a concern?

According to Musk, Tesla will soon allow its vehicle owners to stream with Youtube and Netflix. Musk lauds the immersive and cinematic feel of watching shows and movies in a Tesla vehicle. The release of this feature is yet to be known.

While many Tesla owners can definitely enjoy watching their favorite shows on the way, divided attention has long been a fatal problem when it comes to driving. The company has confirmed that the streaming would work when the car is moving.

Back in 2017, a case occurred where a self-driving Uber vehicle crashed into a pedestrian. The driver was watching “The Voice” on Hulu when this accident occurred. On the other end, Tesla’s self-driving systems are still yet to be tested for quality as it did win awards for its features but also caused the company some money in paying for damages when it malfunctioned.

One of the features that could help the streaming feature not be as lethal is its reliance on wi-fi connection. Owners will have to provide their own wi-fi hot spot in order to make the streaming service work. As of now, adding a broadband system to each Tesla car is too expensive for the company to pursue.

However, Netflix and Youtube has a feature which allows users to download videos, shows, and movies ahead of time to watch it later. The downloaded videos don’t need any internet connection. We’ll have to wait if this feature would be included in the Tesla version of these apps.

Other than movies and shows, some video games are also coming to the Tesla vehicles. Owners can play some classic Atari titles and also Studio MDHR’s “Cuphead” which often needs concentration to play successfully. The games are safer due to only working when the car is not moving.

For now, we’ll also have to wait for Musk to confirm the release date and the how the whole feature works for Tesla owners.