Tesla Tutorials and Information

Enable PIN to Drive in the Satety and Security options menu and then create your personal 4 DIGIT pin code.

Tesla PIN to Drive
Tesla Activate PIN to Drive

How to setup Sentry Mode in your Tesla Model

  • Step 1: Purchase or use an existing USB flash drive or external hardrive.
    • It is recommended to use larger than 32GB in size.
  • Step 2: Plug the chosen storage device into a computer or mac.
  • Step 3: Format the drive to FAT32 or MS-DOS(FAT)
    • Note - this will delete everything on the flash drive
    • PC uses FAT 32
    • TESLA PC FAT 32 Format
    • MAC OS uses MS-DOS(FAT)
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  • Step 4: Create a folder and name it this exactly: "TeslaCam"
    • The folder has to be name exactly as "TeslaCam" with a capital T and capital C. The Tesla vehicle will not recognise the storage device with out it.
  • Step 5: Eject Step 6: Plug into your Tesla
    • This USB location is in the center console, it doesnt matter which out of the two you use.
    • Tesla Sentry Mode USB Drive Before
    • When you insert the drive the "Camera Icon" should appear in the top right hand corner
    • Tesla Sentry Mode USB Drive After
  • Step 6: Click on the "Car Icon" (bottom left)
  • Step 7: In the menu click "Safety and Security"
    • TESLA Enable Sentry Mode
  • Step 8: Make the choices related to where to exclude the Sentry Mode. For example if you park your car in the garage you may wish to "Exclude Home".

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