Tesla says it will soon begin rolling out Actually Smart Summon (A.S.S.) for the Cybertruck, finally bringing one of its most anticipated Full Self-Driving (Supervised) features to the all-electric pickup.
The update was confirmed by Tesla on Wednesday, with the company’s Cybertruck account on X posting, “Give me a booty call.” Tesla followed that up with, “Summon for Cybertruck rolling out shortly.”
Actually Smart Summon allows a vehicle to navigate through parking lots and private property without a driver behind the wheel. Tesla also shared a video of the Cybertruck demonstrating the feature, navigating through a parking lot without a driver behind the wheel.
Summon for Cybertruck rolling out shortly https://t.co/rGli2iHbtL
— Tesla (@Tesla) June 10, 2026
Why It Took So Long To Arrive
The arrival of Actually Smart Summon on Cybertruck comes much later than on Tesla’s other vehicles – more than two years after the truck and the feature itself first debuted. While Tesla has not confirmed the exact reason for the delay, it is likely tied to the Cybertruck’s unique steer-by-wire system and rear-wheel steering setup, along with its significantly larger dimensions.
This likely required Tesla engineers to retrain and adapt its neural networks specifically for the Cybertruck’s driving characteristics. Software designed for smaller Tesla vehicles could not simply be transferred to the pickup without extensive redevelopment.
Tesla also prioritized improving Full Self-Driving and autonomous features for its higher-volume models before dedicating significant engineering resources to Cybertruck-specific development. With millions of Model 3 and Model Y vehicles on the road, those vehicles naturally received software attention first.
No Dumb Summon
Even though Smart Summon was delayed, Tesla chose not to equip Cybertruck with its older summon software, which it now refers to as Dumb Summon. Instead, the company waited until the feature was rebuilt using the same end-to-end AI architecture that powers modern Full Self-Driving (Supervised).
While that decision delayed the rollout considerably, it also means Cybertruck owners are receiving Tesla’s latest version of the technology rather than a legacy system that had previously drawn criticism for inconsistent performance.
How Smart Sumnon Works
To use the feature, owners must have purchased or be subscribed to Full Self-Driving (Supervised), ensure both the vehicle and Tesla app are running the latest software versions.
The truck must also remain within approximately 65 metres of the owner’s phone, stay connected through cellular and GPS services, and remain in clear view at all times.
Tesla emphasizes the feature is intended only for use in private parking lots and driveways, not on public roads. Owners must continuously hold the command button in the app while the vehicle is moving, with the Cybertruck stopping immediately if the button is released.
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