Is there recording inside the Model 3?
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There is no recording inside the Model 3. Here are the relevant details: Facial recognition technology: Generally, the in-car camera serves two main purposes. Firstly, it verifies the driver's identity through facial recognition, and more advanced systems may also match related preference settings for different drivers—essentially like a more sophisticated version of a smartphone's Face-ID. Auxiliary functions: Its primary role is as part of the driving assistance system. When the in-car camera detects that the driver is drowsy, the system will issue an alert. Such "fatigue monitoring" features are also widely used in traditional car brands. Therefore, Tesla's in-car camera does not have recording capabilities. Advantages of the in-car camera: According to OTA information, Tesla's in-car camera can supplement images of the vehicle's blind spots and automatically record images and short videos before a collision occurs.
As a veteran Model 3 owner with over two years of experience, let me share some practical insights. The car has built-in microphones in both front and rear seats, primarily used for Bluetooth calls and voice command responses. But note: recording only occurs when you manually activate voice via steering wheel button or during phone calls. It absolutely doesn't secretly record casual conversations during normal driving. You can directly disable microphone permissions in the infotainment system or turn off data transmission functions. For extreme privacy concerns, the safest method is to remove the microphone connector under the center roof reading light panel - I've personally seen the wiring layout during audio system modifications.
