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How do you use Tesla Sentry Mode with a USB?
I have a Tesla Model 3. I’d like to start using Sentry Mode to keep it safe when I have to park out in the open. I know you can use a USB to save the video, as well. How do I use a USB with my Tesla’s Sentry Mode?
Emily Maracle · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Sentry Mode is an awesome feature that’s automatically included with your
Tesla Model 3
. It’s also very easy to use.To start using Tesla Sentry Mode with a USB, you’ll first need a properly formatted USB. Here are the requirements:
- At least 64 GB
- USB 2.0 compatible
- Sustained write speed of at least 4 MB per second
- Formatted in exFAT with a TeslaCam folder
The easiest way to start using Sentry Mode is to have your Model 3 format your USB for you. To do this:
- Insert a USB into the front USB port. You can also use the port in your glove box.
- Go to Controls. Once in Controls, select Safety and then Format a USB.
If your Model 3 can’t format your USB, you can do it manually with a computer. You’ll need to format and create a TeslaCam and TelsaTrackMode folder, as well.
Once your drive is formatted, simply insert it in the glove box port and enable Sentry Mode. You can do this by going to Controls, then Sentry. From there, you’re all set!
Another important part of keeping your Tesla safe is proper car insurance coverage. To find the best coverage at the lowest rate, use the
Jerry
app.Once you download Jerry, answer a handful of questions that will take you roughly 45 seconds to complete and you’ll immediately get car insurance quotes for coverage similar to your current plan. Jerry customers save an average of $879 a year.
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