Tesla launches delivery of cars with Tesla cam / Sentry mode storage devices

Tesla seems to be launching cars with its own Tesla Cam / Sentry Mode storage device.

Sentry Mode is Tesla’s integrated in-vehicle surveillance system that uses an in-vehicle autopilot camera to record potential vandalism and other incidents.

Tesla owners need to connect a storage device to one of the USB ports on the center console, where the footage recorded by the Sentry mode and Teslacam, the car manufacturer’s dashcam feature, is stored.

This feature was first launched after thieves began targeting Tesla’s vehicles, especially in the Bay Area. The flow of cars leaving broken windows There is a shortage of valuables.

It helped police catch the thief, but some were worried that the thief would catch up with the system and steal the storage device with footage of the intrusion.

How previously reported Tesla redesigned with Model 3 refresh — Add a USB port inside the glove box to allow the owner to lock the storage device inside the glove box.

A closer look at the Model 3 update on the Chinese YouTube channel reveals that Tesla offers its own storage device.

Here’s a close-up of the USB storage devices that Tesla has in its new 2021 Model 3 vehicle:

Like the Tesla brand SAMSUNG BAR Plus 64GB, The retail price is about $ 20.

At this time, it is still unknown which vehicle contains the device.

Electrek take

I’ve always thought it made sense to include a storage device in Tesla that was formatted for Tesla Sentry mode and Tesla cam.

Unfortunately, this isn’t the best solution ever, as 64 GB can quickly fill up, depending on Sentry mode usage.

But Tesla drivers are always Upgrade to SSD If they feel the need.

Still about the owner before the update Jeda USB Hub And Samsung portable SSD The best solution.

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