7 Awesome Tesla Security Features
Tesla is known for making ultra-safe vehicles that are jam-packed with technology. But Tesla doesn’t just make cars that are safe to drive; the company is also on the cutting edge of overall vehicle security.
Teslas come equipped with everything from PIN code protection for starting the vehicle to a Sentry Mode that monitors around the car to keep it safe while parked. We’ve rounded up these fantastic Tesla security features and more.
1. Sentry Mode
Sentry Mode uses your Tesla’s cameras (front facing, rear, and side) and sensors to monitor the vehicle’s surroundings for any potential threats. If the system detects that an object is too close to your Tesla, it flashes the lights and displays a warning message on the central touchscreen informing strangers that the vehicle is recording.
When this happens, it sends you a notification via the mobile app and the recorded footage is saved to a USB drive. It allows you to access footage before the event occurred, as well as after, so you can view what led up to the event that triggered Sentry Mode.
Tesla has added a bunch of awesome features to Sentry Mode over time, including the ability to remotely monitor the vehicle’s surroundings via the mobile app by accessing the various cameras that Sentry Mode uses. This is one of the most useful features because you may check the live camera feed even if Sentry Mode hasn’t detected a threat. It also features a built-in loudspeaker that allows you to speak through it, potentially scaring away anyone looking to harm your Tesla.
It’s important to keep in mind that Sentry Mode won’t work if the vehicle’s battery is under 20%.
2. PIN to Drive
PIN to Drive is a neat feature that does exactly what its name implies: it requires a PIN from the driver in order to allow the vehicle to drive off. This might seem insignificant, but if somebody manages to get hold of your phone, they can also gain access to your vehicle. PIN to Drive acts like the last line of defense against a thief potentially stealing your car.
This is somewhat reminiscent of the keypads on the door of old Fords. The tiny number pads were great if you left your keys inside your vehicle because you could regain entry using a code. Interestingly, Ford has implemented its venerable Key Pad in the Mustang Mach-E EV. It’s funny seeing this tech make its way onto an advanced modern-day electric vehicle.
3. Dashcam
Dashcam allows you to set up the vehicle cameras to automatically save footage from accidents. If a Tesla detects that it’s involved in an accident, it saves a recording of the events to a local USB drive in the car.
Tesla also implemented a really cool feature called On Honk, which activates the dashcam by honking the horn. When you honk the horn, the dashcam saves the most recent ten minutes of driving footage to the USB drive (this is local, so you don’t have to worry about Tesla snooping around in your dashcam footage.)
Dashboard cameras are regarded as very convenient tools that provide you with digital evidence of any event that occurs around the car. If somebody is trying to lie about the way an accident happened, you can trust that Dashcam footage was saved, which can save you headaches.
4. Cabin Camera
The Cabin Camera is a camera located in your Tesla’s interior, above the rearview mirror, and it’s one of the coolestTesla interior tech features. With Cabin Camera, you can view a live feed of your Tesla’s interior via the mobile app.
Cabin Camera is great to monitor whatever you’ve left inside your vehicle, but it also helps protect you. It can monitor you while you drive, making sure that you’re not dozing off or losing focus. If the camera detects that you’re distracted, it alerts you via sound notifications to get your attention back to driving.
Cabin Camera is also used inTesla’s excellent Dog Mode, ensuring that your pet is kept safe at all times.
The information gathered by the Cabin Camera isn’t shared with Tesla, unless you opt in to data sharing. This is a good move on Tesla’s part, especially now that consumers are more worried than ever about their privacy and what type of data is being collected from them.
5. Require Manual Entry
Teslas can be unlocked automatically as you approach the vehicle with your phone. If you don’t want the vehicle to unlock automatically, it’s possible to set it up to require a key for entry.
This is just a layer of added security if you don’t feel comfortable with your Tesla unlocking as you approach it. This feature might not be revolutionary, but the amount of personalization that Tesla provides sure is.
Manufacturers add a lot of functionality to new vehicles, but having the option to turn it off can be just as convenient as having it in the first place. This isn’t always the case; many times you’re stuck with features you don’t really want to use, but there’s no way for them to be deactivated.
6. Tilt/Intrusion Sensor
If your Tesla detects motion inside the cabin, the Tilt/Intrusion sensor sounds the alarm. The coolest part about it is that it can also tell if the vehicle has been tilted.
If someone tries to jack up your Tesla that’s equipped with this functionality, the vehicle sounds the alarm. The feature also works if the vehicle is being towed, which is very useful.
7. Glovebox PIN
Some vehicles include dedicated safe-like storage areas underneath the front seats, but Tesla has a very elegant solution for keeping your belongings safe.
Tesla allows you to set a PIN to open the glove box, keeping the contents safe. This feature is great for any scenario in which your vehicle is being used by a third party (like a valet), and you want to make sure the glove box contents stay private.
Tesla’s awesome safety featuresare second to none, but the security it builds into its vehicles is also welcome.
Tesla Security Features Add to the User Experience
Teslas are already great cars to own, since they’re safe vehicles that also have amazing performance, efficiency, and range. The fact that they’re also loaded with security features to keep your vehicle and your belongings safe is a huge bonus.
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