Tesla's New Caraoke App with Live Scoring [VIDEO]

Tesla is revamping its in-car entertainment with a more game-like experience. First introduced in 2018, the Caraoke app turns cabin sing-alongs into a rhythm-style game, and the latest update expands its capabilities.

The redesign is part of the Summer 2026 feature drop and began rolling out to consumer vehicles with software update 2026.26.

Live Scoring Hits the Touchscreen

The refreshed interface borrows from music games such as Rock Band. Instead of only scrolling lyrics, it overlays lyric timing bars and pitch indicators directly above the words.

To start a session, open the Media Player (if it’s minimized to a thin bar, expand it by dragging it upward) and select Caraoke in the source list. You can also launch Caraoke from the App Launcher at the bottom of the screen. Then choose a song and tap Sing Now to begin.

The headline addition is live scoring. As you sing, a score updates continuously in the top-left corner of the display. When the song ends, you’ll see a detailed breakdown that includes your overall score, longest note streak, and the percentage of notes hit accurately. High scores are saved to your Tesla profile.

To complement the software, Tesla has been selling the official CaraokeMic on the Tesla Shop since 2024. The $215 accessory includes a pair of wireless microphones designed to connect directly to the car. “Grab the mic, queue up your favorite songs and take your karaoke game to the next level. The CaraokeMic works with your favorite media apps on both the front and rear touchscreens,” the store listing reads.

While the accessory is currently out of stock on the Tesla Store, interested buyers can sign up for restock notifications.

Hardware Support and Upcoming Features

The updated Caraoke app requires an AMD Ryzen infotainment processor along with Tesla’s Premium Connectivity subscription. Vehicles with Intel hardware retain the older, lyrics-only Caraoke app. Live scoring is available only when the vehicle is in Park to avoid driver distraction.

In 2024, references in Tesla’s software code suggested that a "Recording Studio" feature for Caraoke was in development. Although it has not launched, the redesign lays the groundwork. If introduced, a future update could allow owners to capture live cabin camera footage during singing sessions and export recordings straight to the Tesla mobile app for social media sharing.