MEGA-POLL: Software Wishlist

[hydbob]

Please read all of these instructions before beginning!

Welcome to the MEGA-POLL, which is a term that we pretty much just made up. We have spent a considerable amount of time compiling all of the most common SOFTWARE REQUESTS by users. We have then added them all into this thread. We would appreciate if users upvote the items that are most important to you regarding the car user interface. If you would like an additional item added, please message any moderator. Comments on the thread are not allowed. Only voting.

In the future, will also release a similar thread for hardware and one for bugs.

Please vote for a maximum of 10 items. There are 44 total items on 3 pages. It's a good idea to read through all of the items first and then come back and vote.
This will allow the most popular ones to be drawn to the top of the thread. The system will not automatically count, so you are on the honor code. Each user using exactly 10 votes will keep the prioritization appropriate and accurate. The moderators will present the results to Lucid once there are enough responses to represent an appropriate sample size. Of course, our heartfelt hope is that Lucid will incorporate every single one of these items into the vehicle over time. Prioritization is the goal of this exercise.

To vote: on a computer use the up-arrow at the right edge of the item. On a phone, use the arrow just below the item.

Note: CarPlay/AA is a highly requested feature. It is not listed here because Lucid has already said it is in development and its release is imminent.

Enjoy!
@Adnillien @Bobby @borski @hydbob @joec

 

[hydbob]

Sentry/dashcam mode

Details: Sentry mode allows car to monitor its perimeter when parked and notify owner if an issue occurs. Dashcam allows constant timestamped recording to front and rear and enables saving of video when user wants or in case of accident. Save to USB or cloud as per user preference. User may define upload destination, such as Google Drive.

Further enhancement: location-based enabling option, so may be disabled when parked in home garage, etc. to save battery.

 

[Bobby]

User selected display on upper and lower screens

Details: currently, navigation/phone/audio may be shown on the upper screen only or drag to be shown on both screens. Will allow the user to choose what is shown on the upper screen separately from the lower. If the same item is indeed shown on the upper and lower, the lower screen would have greater detail or functionality.

One possible solution is facilitated by moving “Charging” and “Themes” buttons to settings and “Massage” into seats. These 3 open spots would be replaced by Navigation, Audio, and Phone. Other solutions could be explored.

 

[Bobby]

Simplified reset procedure

Several reset procedures have been described in the forums. None of these procedures can be performed while the car is in motion. A simple reset procedure for infotainment without affecting drivability is desired.

 

[Bobby]

Improved calculation using driving history and possibly other factors. Applicable to miles remaining display as well as navigation.

Currently, the miles remaining is calculated based on EPA testing for the vehicle. Efficiency can vary quite a bit based on driving style, average speed, elevation, headwinds, external temperature, etc. The miles remaining display would take into account the last few miles of driving (amount TBD) to make its calculations. This could be further enhanced to take into account multiple other factors as listed here. For example, GPS reported elevation and wind speed could be incorporated in the calculations.
OTA 2.0.52

 

[Bobby]

Easy entry/exit option

Details: many vehicles offer steering wheel and seat movement to facilitate entry to and exit from the vehicle. The steering wheel would rise to its top position of tilt and the seat would move back enough to allow the driver to more easily get in or out of the vehicle.

 

[Bobby]

Google navigation

Details: there's been many user complaints of incorrect navigation, circuitous routes, incomplete maps, etc. This enhancement would allow the user to choose Google maps or make them default.

 

[Bobby]

User selected display on the right side of the center cockpit panel

Details: currently, unless navigation is active and turn by turn directions are shown at the right edge of the center dashboard screen, that screen shows only the (admittedly pretty) Air logo. This enhancement would allow the user to choose what is shown on that portion of the screen. It could be tire pressures, audio status, phone status, enhanced vehicle details such as efficiency (discussed in a separate item on this poll), etc.

 

[Bobby]

Do not allow HomeLink (and other functions) to be covered by camera displays AND/OR move HomeLink to left cockpit display near headlights, etc.

Details: currently, the rear camera view covers the entire right cockpit display panel as well as the entire Pilot Panel. This enhancement would simply allow the Pilot Panel mode buttons to always be visible as well as the top bar of the right cockpit screen.

Another option would be to move HomeLink controls to the left side of the cockpit display.

 

[hydbob]

Scheduled charging either via app or car

Details: Allow for scheduled charging via the Pilot Panel or via the app.
Further enhancement: location-based charging options for owners with multiple homes or charging sites.

OTA 2.0.52

 

[Bobby]

‘Warning Only’ mode for Lane Departure Detection

Details: lane departure detection is an important feature but some users find the automatic correction intrusive. This enhancement would add an additional option to the lane departure detection that would allow visual and/or audio warning without automatic correction.

 

[Bobby]

Improved automatic climate control fan and temperature intensity

Details: some users have complained that the fan and temperature of the air are not intense enough to quickly achieve the automatic climate control set temperature. This enhancement would more appropriately set air temperature in fan speed to quickly achieve the desired temperature without requiring the user to also use the seat or steering wheel heat controls.

 

[Bobby]

Geofenced automatic HomeLink operation

Details: Currently, the HomeLink menu automatically becomes visible when the car detects it is at the desired location. This enhancement would allow the user to create a preference that automatically activates the chosen HomeLink at the chosen location. Such a function would open the garage/gate when the car approaches and close it when the car leaves the location. In addition, existing HomeLink items could be edited to move the geofence location.

 

[Bobby]

Automatic preconditioning

Details: user option to have a vehicle automatically precondition the battery at appropriate time when navigation to a charger is selected as destination or waypoint.

 

[Bobby]

Enable USB for direct phone connection or USB device for music.

Details: Bluetooth music does not have a quality level of music played directly over USB. Users are hoping that the USB port in the car will be enabled for playback from the phone or a USB device.
OTA 2.0.52

 

[Bobby]

Improved Visualizations on Center Dashboard

Details: display would show a graphic of the Lucid to indicate lights that are on, brake lights, etc. When in ACC or Highway Assist mode, would show the relative positions of other cars, objects, road hazards, etc.

 

[Bobby]

Display efficiency (m/Kw) on left side of center cockpit display

Details: Users enjoy seeing their current efficiency without using to the pilot panel which is dangerous to use during driving.

 

[Bobby]

More Comprehensive Information Displays

Details: Some of the more nerdy among us, myself included, would like to see more information about which the car knows but we don't. Temperatures, efficiencies via graph, charging statistics (daily/weekly/monthly/annual), systems status, prior error codes, regen amount, instantaneous current draw, instantaneous efficiency, graphs of expected SOC versus actual at journey's end, etc. Could potentially be shown as a view option on the right side of the center cockpit display (assuming the car eventually has that) or on the Pilot Panel.

 

[Bobby]

Add other music sources

Details: add other music sources such as Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Prime, Pandora.

 

[joec]

Mobile app: Window controls, seat heat and steering wheel heat controls

Details: users have requested these additional functionalities in the app.

 

[Bobby]

User control over Navigation favorite buttons on Home Screen

Details: currently there are two navigation buttons always shown on the home screen: Home and Work. This enhancement would allow the user to select which of those is displayed, change the names, or add additional/subtract items. Additionally, users could delete destinations that were sent to the car from the app and never used.