The “Sentry Mode” on Tesla EVs is an advanced security system. It is designed to protect your Tesla from theft, vandalism, and other potential incidents while it is parked or you’re not around. But what is the Sentry Mode Event Report means and how can you view it?
If you are curious, keep reading this detailed guide to have a proper grasp of Tesla Sentry Mode Event Report and find out the easiest way to view the event reports!
Quick Glance:
- Tesla’s “Sentry Mode” was introduced in 2019 and acts as an active guardian for your parked vehicle.
- The Sentry Mode constantly watches for potential threats while using the car’s built-in sensors, microphones, cameras, and computers.
- When it detects a threat, Sentry mode activates the headlights, sounds the car alarm, and displays a notice on the touchscreen.
- When Tesla Sentry Mode is triggered, it creates an event report like “Sentry Mode Event Report – X events occurred.”
What Does the Tesla Sentry Mode Event Report Mean?
The “Tesla Sentry Mode Event Report” refers to the detailed analysis that the Sentry Mode feature provides on a Tesla electric car.
A Tesla Sentry Mode event report will trigger when your Tesla car’s built-in integrated cameras detect movement around your vehicle.
This event report detects any suspicious event, such as a bump, an attempted break-in, or any potential threat in the surrounding area, and will save a comprehensive summary or short video clip of the incident.
The severity of the threat can influence the response, with more severe instances, like a window break, leading to a shift to an “Alarm” state. In such circumstances, the car’s alarm gets activated, and the threat is considered significant.
Where Can I Find Sentry Mode Footage?
If you’re wondering where these event footage or videos are stored, note that all footage or videos captured by the “Sentry Mode” technology are saved on the USB drive linked to your Tesla’s USB ports.
This connected USB drive serves as a storage device for capturing and storing video recordings of any events detected by your car’s Sentry Mode feature.
You can access the USB drive from your car’s touch screen or eject it for viewing on a PC or other compatible devices. Tesla also advises backing up the taken footage regularly to ensure no valuable recordings are lost.
How Can I Tell If a Sentry Mode Event Was Captured on My Tesla?
If you’ve kept the “Sentry Mode” activated while you’re away and your Tesla has detected a suspicious movement as well as recorded the event, you will get a notification via your Tesla Mobile App stating that “Sentry Mode event report – (the number) events occurred. Tap to view” as shown below_
The number in the notification indicates how many events have taken place and when you touch on the “Tap to view,” it will provide further details.
However, if you turn off the App’s notification, you will not get the alert notification, but if you launch the Tesla App on your phone, you will see a new notification over there to see the update.
How to View the Tesla Sentry Mode Event Report?
Now that you know what this Report implies for Tesla vehicles and how it works, it’s time to learn how can you easily access or view the recorded events:
Before starting the accessing or viewing process, ensure that you have the correct setup in your car, including installing a compatible hard drive in your Tesla.
How To View Sentry Mode Events Model S & Model X?
If you own a Model S or Model X, you can either directly tap on the Sentry Event Report notification to get access or follow these instructions:
- Go to your vehicle’s Central Display panel and tap the “Controls“> scroll down until you find the “Safety & Security” option and click on it. Find the “Sentry Mode” and tap it
- Another shortcut is to tap on the “Dashcam Icon” located on the top part of your car’s touchscreen. Select “View Clips” from the options that appear.
- Here, you’ll find a list of recent Sentry Mode events.
- Then, tap on the three horizontal lines located at the top left corner of the dashcam viewer for a more organized view of your Sentry and Dashcam events.
- The touchscreen display will then play back the event so you can see what happened.
- If you wish to download any particular video footage, plug your USB device into one of the car’s USB ports to download and save the video.
How To View Sentry Mode Events Model 3 & Model Y?
If you have a Tesla Model 3 or Model Y, follow the below steps to view the Sentry Mode Recorded Events on it:
- Go to your Tesla Touchscreen Display and touch the “Controls” menu. Then, select the “Safety” sub-menu to navigate the “Sentry Mode” or “Dashcam” and click on the “Dashcam Clips“
- Then, tap the three horizontal lines in the top left corner of the Dashcam viewer to see a list of Sentry Mode and Dashcam events.
- Alternatively, view the event clips by clicking the Dashcam icon and tapping on the “View Clips.”
- You play the clips there and if you want to download them, plug the USB device into your car’s USB ports. Then click download and select the inserted device to save them.
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How To View Sentry Mode Events on Phone or App?
If you wish to view or access the recorded Sentry events or footage via your smartphone or the Tesla App, follow these instructions:
- Make sure that your phone and car both are connected with a stable internet connection. Open the Tesla App on your phone.
- Tap on the “Car” icon to access the controls and settings specific to your Tesla.
- Click on the “Security” option. This will prompt you to the Sentry Mode settings and events overview.
- Then, click on the “Events” tab over there. This will display a list of the recent Sentry Mode recordings captured by your car’s cameras.
- Now click on the desired event from the list to review the captured footage. Swipe left or right to navigate between different events if there are multiple recordings available.
- You can also download and save specific recordings to your smartphone for future reference or legal purposes. Just click on the “Download” button next to the corresponding event.
How To Check Sentry Mode Report on Your Computer?
If you want to check the Sentry Mode report of your Tesla car on your computer, simply follow these steps:
- Open the Web browser on your PC or laptop and navigate to Tesla’s official website.
- Sign in with your Tesla username and password.
- Navigate to the “Manage” section (located in the top menu bar or at the dropdown menu under your profile picture).
- Over there find the option for “Vehicle Security” or “Sentry Mode” and click on whichever option you get.
- Now a new window or page will show up, where you will see the list of Tesla Models associated with your account (if you own multiples).
- Select the specific Model you want to check the Sentry Mode event report for.
- A page dedicated to your car’s security settings and reports will appear. Look for “Sentry Mode Reports” or something similar and click on that to view the available reports.
Frequently Asked Questions [FAQs]
How does the Tesla Sentry Mode work?
Sentry Mode uses the car’s cameras to monitor the environment around your Tesla. If any suspicious activity is detected, the cameras are triggered, and the car goes into an “alert mode”.
This includes several actions to deter potential perpetrators. Such as your car’s touchscreen displaying a warning message, the alarm system turning on, or the headlights and taillights flashing repeatedly to draw attention.
How do I access the Sentry Mode event reports with USB?
Connect a USB drive to your car’s front console USB ports. Download and save them on that device. Then, view the recorded footage on a computer through this USB drive.
Is Tesla Sentry Mode always turned on?
No. This feature needs to be manually activated.
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