Guides & field notes for Tesla owners.

Tesla's manual puts idle loss near 1% a day. See what drains a parked Tesla, how to read the Energy app's Park tab, and what to turn off before you leave.

What Tesla's View Live Camera needs (Premium Connectivity, the car-side switch, a supported car), its daily cap, and what to check when it's missing or fails.

What sets off Tesla Sentry Mode, what 'Sentry activated' means, which events sound the alarm and which are only recorded, and how to cut false triggers.

Turn Tesla Sentry Mode on or off from the touchscreen, the Tesla app or by voice, make it switch on every time you park, and see what stops it staying on.

Tesla's USB drive requirements for Sentry Mode and Dashcam: 64 GB minimum, 4 MB/s sustained write, exFAT with a TeslaCam folder, which port records, in-car formatting, and how long footage lasts.

What Sentry Mode does while your Tesla is plugged in at home, at a public charger or at a Supercharger: the Low Power Mode cutoff, the locked charge cable, and which alerts reach your phone.

Should Sentry Mode run where your Tesla sleeps? What to turn on for a private garage, shared garage, driveway or street, how Exclude Home really works, and why Sentry still comes on at home.

Turn on Tesla PIN to Drive, reset a forgotten PIN, use it with Valet Mode, and see which other anti-theft settings and alerts are worth pairing with it.

Watch Tesla Sentry Mode clips on the touchscreen, in the Tesla app, or from the USB drive on a computer or phone, and find the right event quickly.

Which 2012–2020 Model S and Model X have Sentry Mode, how to check your own car in a minute, what an upgrade changes, and when phone alerts can work.

A Sentry Mode alert just reached your phone. How to tell what it means, what you can do from the Tesla app, when to call the police and how to keep the clip.

Check your Sentry Pro schedule after a clock change or travel: confirm the saved times, separate notification timestamps from actual switching, and verify the next change.

Parking underground or out of coverage? See what Sentry Mode keeps doing in the car, what needs a connection, and what to check before you walk away.

Set up security after buying a used Tesla: confirm ownership, review keys and drivers, check Sentry recordings, and connect phone alerts to your account.

Prepare your Tesla for a ferry crossing: check operator alarm rules, review Sentry schedules, and restore your usual settings after arrival.

Stopping Sentry Pro? Learn how Tesla access, subscription cancellation and account deletion differ, and what to check before removing the app.

Moving Sentry Pro to a new iPhone or Android phone? Check your Tesla account, vehicle, subscription and notification settings before relying on alerts.

Save Tesla Sentry Mode footage after parking damage: find the relevant clips, copy the originals, check your backup, and keep alerts separate from video.

Tesla's app only alerts you when the alarm triggers, someone tries a door or trunk, or the car senses sudden jerky motion. Here's what's recorded vs. notified.

Sentry Pro keeps a Tesla Sentry Mode history with categories, deterrents fired, and critical escalations. Review incidents and response behavior.

Tesla Sentry Mode typically draws about 130–250 W, roughly 3–6 kWh a day if left on. Scheduling on/off times in Sentry Pro cuts that drain proportionally — here's the math and how to set it up.

Sentry Pro now lets you schedule Sentry Mode to turn on and off automatically at set times every day. Protect your Tesla when it matters, save battery when it doesn't.

Why Tesla Sentry Mode turns off, won't turn on, isn't recording, or isn't notifying you, with fixes for each problem based on Tesla's owner's manual.

Sentry Driver is a new Tesla monitoring app that tracks driving behavior when you're not in the car. Perfect for parents, fleet managers, and shared vehicle owners.

Tesla publishes no figure, but tests and owner logs put Sentry Mode at roughly 130–250 W: about 3–6 kWh or 4–10% of the battery per day. How to measure yours.

Sentry Pro now supports iOS Critical Alerts, ensuring you receive Tesla security notifications even when your phone is on Silent Mode or Do Not Disturb. Learn how intelligent escalation keeps you protected without constant interruptions.

Compare Sentry Pro and Tessie for Tesla Sentry Mode notifications. Discover why Sentry Pro offers superior protection features at a fraction of the cost.

How a Model 3 owner used Sentry Pro to document a brazen Miami vandalism case and why he wants tougher penalties for the suspect.

Explore Tesla's game-changing 2025 Sentry Mode updates including B-pillar cameras, ambient red lighting alerts, improved Dashcam Viewer, and Tesla's promised ~40% cut in Sentry power use. Learn how to maximize these new features and where Sentry Pro adds even more value.

Tesla confirms plans for more affordable models, reveals design approach, and announces exciting new features in the spring update. Here's everything you need to know.

Discover how Tesla's Sentry Mode outshines traditional car alarms with its advanced camera system, real-time monitoring, and integration with Sentry Pro for enhanced security.

Explore the alarming rise in Tesla vandalism incidents in 2025, linked to Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency role, and discover how Sentry Pro offers proactive protection to combat rising insurance prices.

An examination of the recent surge in Tesla vehicle vandalism incidents, exploring causes, impacts, and the need for constructive dialogue in addressing societal tensions.

How Tesla Sentry Mode works: what it detects, how to turn it on, USB and Dashcam requirements, viewing footage, notifications, live camera and battery use.

Complete guide to Tesla Cybertruck Sentry Mode features, setup, and optimization. Learn how to maximize security for your Cybertruck with advanced tips and the Sentry Pro app.

Detailed comparison of Tesla Model 3 and Model Y Sentry Mode features, camera angles, battery impact, and security capabilities. Find out which Tesla offers better protection.

Discover the top security tips to keep your Tesla safe and secure, including how to maximize the effectiveness of Sentry Mode.

Learn about Sentry Pro, the new app that brings real-time notifications for Tesla's Sentry Mode to your smartphone.