Tesla appears to be adding support for several other streaming services to Tesla Theater. Major streaming services not currently offered through Tesla Theater now automatically open in the same chromeless full-screen browser used by Tesla Theater services such as Netflix and YouTube. All a user has to do is navigate to the streaming service’s website, and it’ll automatically open in full screen.
We tested several streaming services and found that the new behavior, first spotted by Jason, isn’t unique to Apple TV and includes the most popular services.
Our testing found the new behavior with HBO Max, Paramount+, Peacock and Apple TV, making these services much easier to use in a Tesla.
More Streaming Services
Tesla owners have long been able to stream video services through the vehicle’s web browser while parked. The difference is how they open.
Normally, visiting a video streaming website leaves Tesla’s browser controls and address bar visible until video playback enters full screen. Tesla now recognizes several services and immediately launches the browser in a Tesla Theater-style full-screen window.
We’ve confirmed the behavior with the most popular streaming services and were able to verify this list:
HBO Max
Paramount+
Peacock
Apple TV
Disney+
Plex
This is in addition to the services Tesla already includes in Tesla Theater, which includes Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok. It leaves out some less popular services such as Tubi, Crunchyroll, Discovery+, and some TV-replacement services such as Sling TV and YouTube TV. However, users can continue to use those through the YouTube redirect workaround, or by full-screening the video player once playback begins.
Tesla may be making these changes ahead of adding more services to Tesla Theater. For now, you’ll need to bookmark them in the browser for easy access.
Update: Amazon Prime has been confirmed as working as well if you use the AmazonPrime.com domain.
Today I learned that if you go to Apple TV in the Tesla browser, it will open up an actual Apple TV app, fully functional. Not just the site.
— Jason W (@jmwilt21) August 20, 2026
Apparently there are more apps than just the few that show on the apps page. pic.twitter.com/os1Ypfm4JR
Tesla Theater Apps Are Just Websites
Adding another service to Tesla Theater is much simpler than most users think. Tesla Theater just loads the streaming service in a chromeless browser. Tesla isn’t creating a native app for Netflix or any other service, and Tesla could easily add a long list of supported services in minutes.
The reason Tesla hasn’t expanded Tesla Theater isn’t clear, but it could be to keep bandwidth usage in the vehicle manageable, or because Tesla wants to strike deals with streaming services before they allow them to be included in Tesla Theater.
Rear Screen
While it’s easy to use the browser to watch any streaming service on the front display, the rear display becomes a little trickier since it doesn’t include a browser. However, we previously documented a workaround that also lets you watch almost any streaming service on the rear screen.
If Tesla added more services to Tesla Theater, the biggest advantage would be for rear passengers who would be able to more easily bring up other streaming services, especially for consumers who may not be aware of the workaround.
Features We Want
That architecture for Tesla Theater makes sense, as native apps are really necessary. However, the relatively small selection of Theater services is somewhat surprising. We recently outlined several features we would like Tesla to add to Tesla Theater, including easier access to more streaming services and the ability to pin favorites.
This change to the browser is a good step forward, however, we hope the next step is to add shortcuts to the Tesla Theater app.
