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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Your Model Y may be equipped with a cabin camera
located above the rear view mirror.
The cabin camera can determine driver inattentiveness
and provide you with audible alerts, to remind you to
keep your eyes on the road when Autopilot is engaged.
By default, images and video from the camera do
When you first adjust the driver's seat, steering wheel
position, or exterior side mirrors, the touchscreen
prompts you to create a driver profile to save these
adjustments. Your profile also saves various preferences
you make while customizing Model Y. See Using Tesla Profiles to learn more abo