How To View Sentry Mode Events Model Y

If you own a Tesla Model Y, you know that it comes equipped with Sentry Mode – a security feature that uses the car’s cameras to record any suspicious activity around it. But what do you do if you want to view the events that Sentry Mode has recorded? In this article, we’ll show you how to view Sentry Mode events on your Model Y.

Personal Experience

Before we dive into the details, let me share my personal experience with Sentry Mode. A few months ago, I parked my Model Y in a public parking lot and went to run some errands. When I came back, I noticed that someone had scratched the side of my car with a key. Luckily, Sentry Mode had captured the entire incident on video, so I was able to identify the culprit and provide the footage to the police. Since then, I’ve been using Sentry Mode regularly to keep an eye on my car. And I’ve learned a few things along the way about how to view the events it records.

How to Enable Sentry Mode

Before you can view Sentry Mode events, you need to make sure that Sentry Mode is enabled on your Model Y. Here’s how to do it: 1. Go to the main menu on your car’s touchscreen. 2. Select ‘Safety & Security’. 3. Scroll down to ‘Sentry Mode’ and tap on it. 4. Toggle the switch to the right to enable Sentry Mode. Once Sentry Mode is enabled, your car’s cameras will start recording any suspicious activity around it.

How to View Sentry Mode Events

To view the events that Sentry Mode has recorded, you need to connect a USB drive to your car’s front USB port. Here’s how to do it: 1. Get a USB drive with at least 32GB of storage space. 2. Format the USB drive as FAT32. 3. Insert the USB drive into the front USB port of your Model Y. 4. Wait for the car to recognize the USB drive. 5. Go to the main menu on your car’s touchscreen. 6. Select ‘Cameras’. 7. Scroll down to ‘Sentry Mode’. 8. Select ‘Recent Clips’ or ‘Saved Clips’. 9. Choose the clip you want to view. You can also view Sentry Mode events on your Tesla mobile app. Just go to the ‘Security’ tab and select ‘Sentry Mode’.

List of Events

Sentry Mode can record a variety of events, including: – Someone leaning on or touching your car – Someone breaking into your car – Someone keying or scratching your car – Someone trying to open your car doors – Someone trying to tow your car

Events Table

Here’s a table that shows the different Sentry Mode events and what triggers them: | Event | Trigger | |——————–|——————————————————-| | Alarm | Someone leans on or touches car | | Break-in Attempt | Someone breaks a window or tries to open a door | | Impact Detected | Someone hits your car | | Sentry Mode Active | Car is parked and Sentry Mode is on | | Sentry Mode Off | Car is unlocked or Sentry Mode is turned off | | Towed | Car is moved while in Sentry Mode | | Unknown | Sentry Mode detects an event but can’t classify it yet |

Question and Answer

Q: How long does Sentry Mode keep recordings?

A: Sentry Mode keeps recordings for the past hour or until the USB drive is full, whichever comes first.

Q: Can I view Sentry Mode events on my computer?

A: Yes, you can connect the USB drive to your computer and view the recordings using a media player that supports the H.264 video codec.

Q: Can I delete individual clips from the USB drive?

A: Yes, you can delete individual clips by selecting them on your car’s touchscreen and choosing the ‘Delete’ option. You can also format the USB drive to delete all clips at once.

FAQs

Q: Do I need a special type of USB drive for Sentry Mode?

A: No, you can use any USB drive that has at least 32GB of storage space and is formatted as FAT32.

Q: Can Sentry Mode prevent my car from being stolen?

A: Sentry Mode can’t prevent your car from being stolen, but it can record the theft and provide evidence to the police.

Q: Does Sentry Mode use a lot of battery?

A: Sentry Mode uses a small amount of battery while your car is parked. However, it’s recommended to keep your car plugged in to prevent the battery from draining too much.