Tesla Model Y: Standby, Alert, and Alarm States
While in Sentry Mode, Model Y may shift through three
states as a response to its surroundings-Standby, Alert,
and Alarm:
- Standby. Model Y is automatically "on standby" when
you activate Sentry Mode. The cameras constantly
monitor the surrounding area for possible security
threats.
- Alert. If Sentry Mode detects a possible threat, such
as someone very close to, or leaning on, Model Y,
Sentry Mode switches to the Alert state, where:
- Headlights briefly flicker.
- The touchscreen displays a message indicating
that cameras are recording.
- Sentry Mode saves the most recent 10 minutes of
footage prior to the triggered event to the USB
flash drive (if available and installed).
- Alarm. For major threats, Sentry Mode:
- Activates the security alarm and the audio system
generates a loud and unexpected sound.
- Sends an alert to the mobile app on phones that
are paired to Model Y to inform you that the alarm
state is triggered.
- Saves the most recent 10 minutes of footage prior
to the triggered event to the USB flash drive (if
available and installed).
- Returns to the Standby state after 30 seconds.
- For vehicles manufactured after approximately April 2018: Saves up
to two minutes of footage to the vehicle's internal storage for
safekeeping which can be manually saved to a USB flash drive (if
available and installed) using the Dashcam viewer.
To silence the security alarm and audio system when
the Alarm state is triggered, navigate to Controls >
Safety > Disable Sentry Sounds. When enabled, the
Alarm state still sends a notification through the
mobile app and saves the last 10 minutes footage.
CAUTION: Sentry Mode may not activate the security alarm in all situations involving damage
to the vehicle. Sentry Mode uses many factors to determine whether to activate the security
alarm-all impacts may not be detected and the alarm may not activate in all situations.
NOTE: When the internal storage reaches full capacity,
new recordings from Alert and Alarm events overwrite
the older recordings.
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NOTE: View Live Camera requires premium connectivity.
It also requires that version 4.2.1 (or newer) of the Tesla
mobile app is installed on a phone that has been paired
as a key to Model Y.
When S
You can view recorded footage on the touchscreen
when Model Y is in Park. Touch the Dashcam icon
located in the app launcher or the Dashcam icon on the
Controls screen. Touch the menu icon in the t
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heater or changing the cabin temperature,
hands-free by using voice commands (see Voice Commands).
NOTE: For one-touch access to seat heaters and defrosters, you can add
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Stop Model Y at any time while Summon is active by
using the mobile app or by pressing any button on the
key fob. Summon also cancels when:
A door handle is engaged or a door is opened.
You interact with the steering wheel, brake pedal,
accelerator pedal, or shift.
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