Where to Check the Interior Camera in a Tesla?
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Tesla's interior camera is currently an undisclosed official technology, so it cannot be viewed at this time. Below is some related information about Tesla vehicles: 1. Brand Introduction: Tesla is an American electric vehicle and energy company that manufactures and sells electric cars, solar panels, and energy storage devices, with its headquarters located in Palo Alto. 2. Powertrain Composition: Unlike traditional gasoline-powered vehicles, Tesla's powertrain mainly consists of four components: energy storage system, power electronics module, electric motor, and sequential manual transmission.
Last time I drove my friend's Model Y, I looked into this issue. Tesla's built-in camera is mainly located near the rearview mirror on the ceiling, looking like a small black dot. Want to see real-time footage? Currently, you can't directly pull it up on the car's system, mainly due to privacy concerns. However, when you enable Sentry Mode or the dashcam, it automatically records the surrounding conditions. Checking the footage is simple: just tap the dashcam icon on the central screen, and it will automatically display the most recent hour of recorded clips from the USB drive. Important reminder: Before using the car, it's best to manually cover the camera lens—I use a magnetic physical cover, as data security is crucial these days. The camera angles on the Model 3 and Y cover the front seats and steering wheel area, making it especially useful when organizing items inside the car.
After updating to the latest system, I noticed Tesla has optimized camera management. The setup path is now particularly intuitive: first tap the car icon in the lower left corner of the main screen to enter the console, then find the 'View Sentry Mode Recordings' option under the 'Safety' menu. Key point—not all vehicle configurations are the same. For example, my Model S has cameras integrated into the rearview mirror base. Interestingly, when the system detects unusual vibrations, it automatically triggers the cameras to record a 10-minute video clip. However, be mindful of the interior temperature—last time I parked under 35°C sunlight, the cameras automatically deactivated with a system prompt to prevent chip damage from overheating.
