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

 

[Bobby]

Fine control over intermittent wipers

Details: currently, there were only two settings for intermittent wipers. Many users have requested having more fine control over the settings and having the lowest setting be lower than the current low and the highest setting being higher than the current high. There could be, for example, five settings to allow user control. A pop-up menu could appear when the intermittent wipers button is held down on the left portion of the dashboard and allow the user to select from a menu. Or, alternatively, additional taps of the High button would raise the intermittent intensity and the Low button would reduce it. Additionally, while it is fun to get soaking wet, the wipers should pause when the door is open.

 

[Bobby]

Dog mode - Camper mode

Details: Dog Mode allows the user to set the temperature in the car, and the car will keep the interior of the vehicle at that temperature until the user returns. Car will display a message on the screen letting people know that the dog is safe. It's called dog mode because if you have a cat, you should consider getting a Camry.

Camper mode maintains a set temperature if somebody chooses to sleep in the car and does a bunch of other camper-ish stuff. Why someone would do that I have no idea. Get a hotel room.

 

[Bobby]

Add video sources

Detail: add video sources such as YouTube, Hulu, etc. for users when the vehicle is parked. Particularly useful during charging. Likely would require a user's cellular hotspot.

 

[Bobby]

Enhanced sound controls

Details: Audio system sound is a highly subjective thing. Having an enhanced equalizer that allows the user to adjust more portions of the audio spectrum would please users who have specific taste in music and its presentation. Such an equalizer could be specific to each sound source, e.g. satellite could have a different saved setting than AM/FM. Such a feature could be enhanced even further to be specific to a certain playlist or individual satellite station. Not only will this enhance sound, but would reduce enormously long discussion threads in the forum about audio.

In addition, adding separate volume controls for audio, navigation voice, and phone are desired. Speed sensitive volume is another common request.

 

[Bobby]

Frunk and trunk opening allowed only when vehicle is in Park

Details: users consider this a safety requirement. The only time it can be opened when the vehicle is not in park is by the person that you have kidnapped inside.

OTA 2.0.52

 

[Bobby]

Exterior lights full off mode

Details: currently it is impossible to turn off all exterior lights. This enhance it would allow the user to do so.

 

[Bobby]

User controlled, enhanced, or geofenced automatic locking versus staying unlocked

Details:
1. Some users prefer to keep their car unlocked while it is in the garage. A setting would be added to the vehicle that would allow users to choose a geofenced location to always keep the car unlocked.
2. A setting would be added to the vehicle to temporarily keep it unlocked/locked. This is useful when loading the vehicle in multiple trips or when working in the garage. If chosen, setting would self-cancel the next time the car is driven and revert to standard behavior.
3. User selectable auto-locking delay. This would affect the delay before the car locks itself when the mobile key or key fob leaves the vehicle sensor perimeter. Users have said that when loading a baby or cargo to the rear passenger side of the vehicle, by the time they walk around to the driver's side the car is already locked again. In such a case, the locking delay would be extended. User preference in settings.

 

[Adnillien]

Incorporate longer music buffering for all sources to improve performance in areas with intermittent cellular coverage.

Details: "Buffering" has to do with the amount of data that is held in memory when a music source is playing. Increasing the buffer would allow a longer period of music to be held in memory so if the user travels through an area of poor cellular coverage, the music can play from memory until it can pick up better coverage again. Suggested time: three minutes.

 

[Bobby]

User selected options for locking and unlocking

Details: expand the settings menu in the car to allow much more control and personalization of the interface. For locking and unlocking, offer fob/mobile key options such as:

(1) FULL AUTO - unlock/lock automatically based on proximity,
(2) AUTO LOCK/PUSH HANDLE TO UNLOCK - unlock by pushing in the door handle, lock automatically based on proximity
(3) AUTO UNLOCK/PUSH HANDLE TO LOCK - unlock automatically based on proximity, lock by pushing in the door handle
(4) PUSH HANDLE ONLY - unlock/lock only by pushing in the door handle.

Unlock Setting:
(1) ALL DOORS
(2) DRIVERS'S DOOR ONLY

Such settings can be tied to individual key fobs or mobile keys (especially if multiple logins to app becomes available)
Further enhancement: location-based enabling option, so alternate mode may be selected when parked in home garage, etc. for convenience.

 

[Bobby]

Revamped profile selection/recognition

Details: it is currently poorly understood how profiles are selected when the mobile key or key fob is in use versus facial recognition. Enhancement would allow the user to select how the profile is chosen and what functions or preferences are tied to that profile.
OTA 2.0.52

 

[Adnillien]

Allow setting a minimum State of Charge (SOC) % upon arrival for route and charge planning.

Details: you just might wish to have a certain state of charge remaining when arriving at their destination. This will recommend charging locations and amount of charging based on this setting.

 

[joec]

Memory presets for driver and passenger seat independent of profile.

Details: currently, driver seat position is tied to the user profile. However, a single user may wish to have multiple memory seat positions. This is especially useful during charging because the user might wish to recline or move the seat back. Also, currently passenger seat has no memory options.

 

[Bobby]

Hide audio sources that are not activated

Details: currently, all possible audio sources are shown across the top of the Pilot Panel while in audio mode. This includes audio sources that are not being used by that specific user. With this enhancement, if a certain audio source is not activated in settings, its icon will not be shown on the Pilot Panel

 

[Adnillien]

Allow each user to have a unique app login

Details: individual logins would make profile detection and loading simpler.

 

[Adnillien]

Retain last tire pressure in app after car goes to sleep

Details: after a period of time the app shows no information about tire pressures. This request would show last known pressure, and have a warning message that the tire pressure may have changed during vehicle sleep.

 

[joec]

Mobile App: Select profile

Details: because there is only one login available across multiple devices, and because many users are now using the mobile key and do not carry the fob, and because facial detection is not always reliable based on steering wheel position and driver height, a user could select desired profile directly from the app. By setting from the app, any adjustments, including seat position, are completed prior to entering the vehicle.

 

[Adnillien]

Allowing sharing of user selected options across multiple user profiles

Details: some users wish to have the same or similar settings in their profiles as other users. There are multiple ways to facilitate this, including:
1. allow a user to duplicate and then rename an existing profile. This would allow HomeLink, music, etc., to be shared across profiles and then adjusted per individual as desired.
2. Allow user to display a list of what the a user's profile affects and select the items that user wishes to be shared across profiles. Especially useful for HomeLink.

 

[Bobby]

Vehicle Cellular Connectivity Options

Details: two options here:
1. users have expressed an interest in allowing the vehicle to use their own cellular carrier signal for navigation and other functions. This would be useful if a user's cellular system is faster or stronger in a certain area than the built-in system.
2. Allow the SIM in the car to be changed so a user can use the more prevalent cellular signal in the area and also take advantage of speed upgrades such as 5G.

 

[Adnillien]

Show range at destination in %SOC when battery SOC is selected rather than miles.

Details: currently the user can select percent of battery remaining or miles remaining. The users selection should also be reflected in the Range at Destination display shown when navigation is active.

 

[Bobby]

Enhanced mirror fold options

Details: drivers have expressed the desire to have more functionality over mirror folding. With this item, additional options would be available in the settings menu. For example, the mirrors could always stay open or closed when located at a geofenced location.