How Sentry Mode Works – An Automated Security Force Protecting Your Asset
First introduced in February 2019 after months of anticipation, Tesla‘s Sentry Mode aims to deter potential theft or vandalism when owners step away from their vehicles. Utilizing the fleet‘s vast array of cameras and on-board computer vision, it enters an "Alert" state upon detecting nearby motion or physical contact with the exterior. From there, it saves buffered footage from all cameras and begins recording 10-minute continuous clips.
If the cameras or interior sensors detect more intrusive triggering – like glass breakage or door openings – Sentry Mode activates a blaring car alarm, increases interior lighting to maximum brightness, and repeatedly plays Bach‘s dramatic "Toccata and Fugue" over the speakers at high volume. It also pushes notifications to the owner‘s smartphone app, allowing them to remotely view live footage and contact authorities if an incident appears to be underway.
Table 1. Sentry Mode Functionality
| Trigger Source | Alert State Response | Alarm State Response |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Camera Motion Detection | Save Buffered Footage, Begin Recording 10-min Clips | Activate Car Alarm Max Interior Lighting Play "Toccata and Fugue" |
| Physical Contact Detected | Save Buffered Footage, Begin Recording 10-min Clips | Activate Car Alarm Max Interior Lighting Play "Toccata and Fugue" |
| Intrusion Sensor Triggered | Save Buffered Footage, Begin Recording 10-min Clips | Activate Car Alarm Max Interior Lighting Play "Toccata and Fugue" |
(Table summarizing how Sentry Mode escalates response based on detection triggers)
So in essence, Sentry Mode allows Teslas to vigilantly stand guard in parking lots when unoccupied – primed to digitally capture, loudly confront, and report to authorities any perceived threat.
Excess Sensitivity Causes Cry Wolf Problems for Owners
Despite its automated security promises however, unoptimized sensitivity frequently pushes Sentry Mode into overdrive – activating repeatedly from benign motion like passing cars or rustling trees.aparte posts, Tesla forum members commonly lament……
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