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How do you configure a USB for a Tesla?
I just got a new Tesla. I want to keep it protected with Sentry Mode, but I need a USB. How do I configure a USB for my Tesla?
Emily Maracle · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Sentry Mode is just one of the awesome features a
Tesla
offers. Luckily, it’s fairly easy to configure a USB for your Tesla’s Sentry Mode and dashcam. To start, you’ll need a USB drive. Your Tesla requires a USB that:- is 64 GB or higher. Bigger is better as video footage can be large.
- supports USB 2.0.
- has a write speed of at least 4MB per second. This refers to the sustained write speed, not peak write speed.
Once you have the correct USB, you’ll need to configure and format it. If you have a
Model S
, you’re in luck! A Model S can automatically configure your USB for you. Here’s how:- Insert your USB into a USB port in the front of your center compartment or glove box. Don’t use a rear port as those are only for charging.
- Using your touchscreen, go to Controls, then select Safety and Format a USB Drive.
- Once selected, your Tesla will format your USB drive to exFAT and create a TeslaCam folder.
If you don’t have a Model S, you’ll need to complete the process yourself on a Windows or Mac computer. To do this on a computer, you’ll need to format the drive as an exFAT drive for Windows or an MS-DOS FAT drive for Mac. You’ll also have to manually create a TeslaCam folder for the videos to save in.
Once configured, you can put the drive back into the front USB port and enable Sentry Mode!
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