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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Sentry Mode - View Live Camera
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
Viewing Video Recordings
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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Profile
In the Profile tab located at the top corner of your
phone's screen (shown as an avatar icon), you can:
Switch to a different vehicle associated with your
Tesla account, if you have access to more than one.
Navigate the Tesla Shop.
Access the Tesla inbox.
Manage your account information and
Closing
The Model Y hood is not heavy enough to latch under its
own weight and applying pressure on the front edge or
center of the hood can cause damage.
To properly close the hood:
1. Lower the hood until the striker touches the latches.
2. Place both hands on the front of the hood in the
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