@Bryan, great list of tips. I've been having issues with the default USB stick, it doesn't work and won't save my videos. A fix is to unplug and plug it back in. Did using the MicroSD fix that issue for you?

@bryanhauer

2 жыл бұрын

Hey John! It did fix the issue for me. I linked to the high speed USB reader/card I used in the description. Not sure why Tesla uses a USB stick, but all I've had is problems with that or a larger capacity SSD. After doing a ton of research the consensus was using a microSD card. This is what almost all dash cams use as well. Seems to have done the trick. You can format it in the car on newer Tesla's or format it on a computer using the following directions: tesladriver.net/howto-format-usb-tesla-dashcam-sentry-mode/

@johnyam6883

2 жыл бұрын

@@bryanhauer Great thanks! I ordered the one you put in the comments.

@bryanhauer

2 жыл бұрын

Cool. I'm interested to know if it solves it for you too so please update me after a few days of using it. Thanks 👍🏻

@johnyam6883

2 жыл бұрын

@@bryanhauer I have an update. With the micro SD thumb drive you purchased, I’m still getting the USB drive not available quite often. I would have to remove it and format it often. I wonder if it is a software or hardware issue. I’m on V11.0 (2022.12.3.12) the files saved during drives is 1hr each previous with the drive that came with the car I think it was only 10 min each file which I prefer. Any thought would be appreciated. Thanks!

@bryanhauer

2 жыл бұрын

I think it's a hardware issue. I occasionally still get errors, but very rarely since switching. I'd make a service appointment within the app if you're still having issues.

Thanks so much for this video. Being an older single woman driving in places where EVs are not welcome, often isolated, as well as cities and traveling through cities but stopping to see sights with fully loaded car, I have been anxious about keeping everything secure. First time I learned they fixed the frunk issue so now I feel secure in leaving valuables in frunk overnight or when visiting museums en route. Excellent.

@bryanhauer

2 жыл бұрын

So glad it was helpful 😀 Safe travels.

Thanks Bryan. Always waiting for your new vids.

@bryanhauer

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! More fun travel ones to come 😀

Good timing on the video. A few days before you published this video, I was out shopping and when I returned to the car there was a Sentry event recorded. But when I tried to view it, I couldn’t view anything on the drive. So I just got the SanDisk micro sd card you recommended. Hey, you were spot on on the 3W mats and window shades and maybe a few things I’ve forgotten about. Appreciate the useful content. Anyway, nice video Bryan!

@bryanhauer

2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! I haven't had any issues since switching. Let me know how it works out for you.

Great tips. Can’t wait to do these settings. Delivery any day now.

@bryanhauer

2 жыл бұрын

Glad they were helpful 😀 You must be excited. Congrats!!

That was awesome Bryan, thank you so, so much for sharing those extremally valuable tips! Tesla should partner with you to provide this video to all new Tesla owners :) I am scheduled to take delivery of my 2022 Model Y at the end of the summer (hopefully), I am beyond excited and with your videos I am learning so much...Well done!

@bryanhauer

2 жыл бұрын

Oh cool. Thank you 🙏 So glad you’ve found them helpful. Lots of fun travel ones coming up and of course more tutorials. I appreciate you watching 😀

I saw your other video about your neighbor keying your Tesla smdh I’m sorry that happened but you handled it very calm and intelligent way. Best of luck to you man👍🏾

@bryanhauer

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that 🙏

thanks for the great tips, I feel that I am getting to know the tesla before I even get it...by watching these sort of videos...and reading the owners manual downloaded from tesla themselves through their website I feel confident that I know how to operate my Model Y when I get it roughly at the end of the July

Another great video Bryan, well done

@bryanhauer

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tony 😀 Glad you enjoyed it!

Hi Bryan, as always great video. i find especially the pin to drive and pin for glovebox essential. And i would never leave the key card in the glovebox, just give them the key when needed 😁

@bryanhauer

2 жыл бұрын

😀

I picked up a Model Y 2023 last week. Thanks for the safety tips! I’m also sharing some Tesla videos.

@bryanhauer

Жыл бұрын

Oh cool! Congrats! Glad you're finding them valuable 😀 Let me know if you have any questions. I have a Quick Tips section on my channel page with a bunch of other stuff too.

Great video. You deserve to get 1 like from me. Thanks a lot for sharing

@bryanhauer

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it 😀

10:40 💯💯💯💯💯

Great job on this video Bryan. It was nice meeting you today at Sand Flats. Since I live in Montana, security is often an afterthought. I liked some of your hacks to streamline valet mode etc. Maybe we'll connect when we have cybertrucks and camp in them!

@bryanhauer

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Pleasure chatting with you too, Wade. Our Cybertruck’s can’t come soon enough 😀 I’ll reach out when I head up your way.

Very good information for new Tesla owners. FYI: You can also enable valet mode and set a maximum speed limit from the Tesla app

@bryanhauer

2 жыл бұрын

Correct. Forgot to mention that. Thanks 👍

Hi Bryan, I just took delivery of my Model 3 a week ago and thanks for the useful video. I want to chime in on the Sentry Mode: I found the SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD (the non-Pro version; the Pro version may generate issues either in the computer or in the Tesla) very useful; it has very good and sustainable read/write speed in case we want to quickly dump files into the computer to make room when it's full; we can also partition it into two smaller 'drives,' one has the 'TeslaCam' folder for TeslaCam and the other containing music which the car also recognizes separately (for entertainment).

@bryanhauer

2 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the new Model 3, Simon! I have that drive too and it's been pretty good, but was still occasionally having issues. I switched to the micro sd card option in the video and it's been much better, but every now and again gives me problems. I think I need to make an appointment with the service team when I get done traveling in a couple weeks. Appreciate the tip though and is a great option for most.

Excellent review with some things I did not know - like the 'valet card,' I need more info on that. Also, many of these can be activated by voice command rather than via the touch screen.

@bryanhauer

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Yep forgot to mention that. 👍🏻

Thank you for the tips. I will be buying some “protection” to keep in the glove box thanks to an encounter I had in broad daylight while charging: My wife and I went shopping and charged at a non-supercharger charging station ~5 minute walk away. When we got back, we had extra time to kill before our next destination, so we decided to charge a little longer. After a few minutes, a homeless man entered the charging area where we and many other cars without their owners were. He began talking to himself and walked behind our MY, back and forth, left and right. This went on for 15+ minutes and we kept our eyes on him in the mirrors (and cameras at times). Our charge was done, but so I waited for a moment when he finally turned his back on us and walked far enough away. I silently opened the door and left it open in case I needed to jump back in. I quickly removed the charger and put it back in the station/holder. At this point he saw me, but I was already heading back into the driver seat. We left right away and I could see him in the rear mirrors yelling and cursing at us as we drove away. So yeah…. Not a nice thing to experience with being a new EV/Tesla owner for less than a month. Next time I’ll be ready with protection.

@bryanhauer

Жыл бұрын

Just make sure to verify your state's laws and of course only use "protection" when and if it's actually needed. Since I camp a lot I tend to carry bear spray in the car as well which will usually do the trick in an emergency and isn't lethal. Luckily I haven't had many instances where I truly felt threatened, but it's always best to be prepared. Most of my charging experiences have been safe with no issues. I will say that many of the non-Tesla charging options tend to be at Walmarts and places where there's opportunities for more issues compared to Supercharger locations.

@HypocritesExposd

Жыл бұрын

@@bryanhauer I was just thinking of regular old pepper spray. I’ll double check my state’s laws just in case though. Thanks! Edit: yup it’s legal to use in self defense in my state Yeah non supercharger locations can be sketch. In my case, it was in a church parking lot.

When it comes to the Sentry Cam, there are only 2 companies that I deal with when it comes to SD Cards, or SSD and that is Samsung and Sandisk, as they both have good reputation for quality...the other companies, I haven't heard much about, and is the reason I only deal with these 2 companies as I use them for the computer and tablet, now also with the Tesla

I was wondering about how to have all doors except driver door stay locked all the time. Single woman. Thank you for letting me know how to do this! I figure I can unlock whatever door I need to for groceries, dog, etc. using the phone or fob.

@bryanhauer

Жыл бұрын

Exactly. Yep, no problem 😀

I thought Tesla supplies a USB stick, is there some reason it’s not adequate for sentry mode - or in other words why do I need to buy one? BTW great video.

@bryanhauer

7 ай бұрын

They do. Back when I filmed this Tesla was only providing I believe 64GB thumb drives which didn't save a lot of footage and they would often lose connection so people would opt for larger, more reliable storage options like SSD's. I believe they now provide more reliable 128GB sticks so less of a need to buy your own.

More videos please😂😂😂

@bryanhauer

2 жыл бұрын

They’re coming 😀 Was sick for a couple weeks, but have new travel videos coming this week 👍 I appreciate you watching!

What refrigerator do you use and would you recommend it? The car is able to output enough to constantly run it without blowing the fuse ?

@bryanhauer

Жыл бұрын

I use this one as it fits in my sub-trunk: ICECO Portable Electric Fridge/Freezer: geni.us/jZCIH I used to use this one as it was larger, but is a good option for two people or if you want more rugged: Bodega Portable Fridge/Freezer: geni.us/ksJIgM Both are great options. The ICECO is a bit smaller and lighter, but for one person it's great. The Bodega is larger has wheels and is rugged. The car will keep it on for weeks if you need it to. I suggest putting the voltage setting on most portable fridge/freezers at Medium on a Tesla and that will keep it going as long as you need it. Just make sure to keep Sentry Mode on at all times or if you're camping or switch the car to Camp Mode. Both of these keep the car in an awake state (no harm even for long weeks) otherwise the car goes to sleep and the 12v will then turn off.

@jdsbkotevjk

Жыл бұрын

Thanks friend, I appreciate the expertise

Brian, I believe Sentry mode is off when you put the car into Camp or Dog modes. It stays on with Keep mode.

@bryanhauer

2 жыл бұрын

I should have clarified. It's not active cause you're using the car. My point was you just set Sentry Mode to on once and leave it on all the time and then when you get to a camp spot you turn on Camp Mode. (Meaning: You don't have to mess with Sentry Mode once you set it. It will of course be active when you're away or inactive when you're using the car automatically ie Camp Mode or driving etc...)

@sakhi2ya

2 жыл бұрын

Would be great if sentry mode could be set to activate/deactivate on a daily schedule, for example overnight. Inner city street parking at night is when security is best on high alert.

@bryanhauer

2 жыл бұрын

@@sakhi2ya Very true. That would a nice addition for sure.

Any more videos coming out soon?

@bryanhauer

2 жыл бұрын

Yep. Next couple days. Was sick for a couple weeks and am currently traveling again. Thanks for tuning in.

I thought there is a way to break into the frunk using the emergency pull cable located near the tow bar socket. Are valuable things safe in the frunk?

@bryanhauer

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Jeff - I covered that in the video and the description. That was fixed in 2019. Yes, it's safe to put valuables in the frunk. In fact, it's the safest place besides small items in the glove box with a pin set.

@jeffbransky7966

2 жыл бұрын

@@bryanhauer I just looked up how to open the 3 or Y when the 12v is, dead on line. Then I watched the CFTesla video you suggested talking about a software revision that disables break-ins with a 9v battery when the car is locked. Thanks.

@bryanhauer

2 жыл бұрын

@@jeffbransky7966 Yep. Glad I could help 😀

If the car is plugged in to a charger, but is not charging because of a scheduled start, it will still terminate sentry mode if the charge level drops to 20% and presumably this also applies to other features that keep the computer active. This is dumb and Tesla ought to fix it! It ought to use just enough power from the charger to maintain the battery level prior to the scheduled start of charging.

@bryanhauer

Жыл бұрын

I don't have any experience with Scheduling charging, but that does seem silly. You'd think the car would at the very least trickle charge to maintain power while it waits for the charging session to start. Not sure if you're on Twitter, but tagging Elon & Tesla in a Tweet about this does occasionally get their attention & work. Thanks for the heads up!

@HypocritesExposd

Жыл бұрын

I was thinking about such an event, if I go out of town and leave my Tesla plugged in the driveway. My plan/thinking was to charge immediately to get to 27%. Then schedule charge daily for just enough time to get +10% battery life. That way, the 7% of sentry node is covered.

FYI: you can unlock the charger on your phone but I haven’t tried driving off with it unlocked

@bryanhauer

Жыл бұрын

True, but it doesn't fully release the charger from the car so not sure if the car will then go into Drive. I'll try next time I'm at a Supercharger.

@trevorshields7347

Жыл бұрын

If the car is still plugged into the charger, the car won't let you drive off

@HypocritesExposd

Жыл бұрын

@@trevorshields7347 yes you’re right, you can unlock the charger from your phone, but it still needs to be manually pulled out.

Valet Mode: Speed should be limited to 20 mph. Tesla needs to update the software.

@bryanhauer

8 ай бұрын

Way too many scenarios where that wouldn’t work. You can always check video if you think it was driven improperly.

I just want cross traffic alerts. 😢

@bryanhauer

Жыл бұрын

For sure 👍🏻

i just watched a donut media video where a guy hacked into a tesla with a $20 device. is a pin enough? What is someone steals your pin, they dont have to know the number, they can just observe your hand and finger movement and make an educated guess

@bryanhauer

Жыл бұрын

I think you missed the point of the video. This worked on any car fob. Not just Tesla. They just used Tesla because of the name. It was also fixed a long time ago in a software update. Yes. Anything can be broken into given enough time and money and the hacker spent a long time coming up with that. Then the other guy had to search the dark web for it, buy it, know what he was doing and then commit a crime. The point of security is to minimize. If you think your house is safe someone can just kick in the door or break a window or bypass your security system. Anyone can throw a rock through your window on your car and grab anything inside. Most thieves aren't Jason Bourne or Ocean's 11. They're looking for easy targets. Also the pin prevents this from happening in the first place as he may get in, but can't drive anywhere. I'd stay it's probably the most secure car ever made with pin to drive, 8 cameras, alarm with push notifications, GPS tracking etc... Nah... your'e good. Oh and if you're worried about people stealing your pin... don't ever use an ATM 😀