Tesla's dashcam feature records video footage of your vehicle's surroundings while driving, and it's essential to know how to save these videos for later review or evidence in case of incidents. Here's how you can save your Tesla dashcam videos:
In-Vehicle Saving:
- To manually save the last 10 minutes of footage, tap the dashcam icon on your Tesla's touchscreen. This action moves the video into a saved folder that won't be overwritten .
- You can also enable the "On Honk" feature, which saves the last 10 minutes of footage when you honk your horn. To enable this, go to Controls -> Security and scroll down to Dashcam .
Using a USB Flash Drive:
- Ensure you have a properly formatted USB flash drive inserted into your Tesla's USB port to store and retrieve footage. The dashcam requires a formatted USB drive to function .
- When you want to remove the flash drive, tap and hold the dashcam icon for about 5 seconds to change it from red to gray, indicating it is no longer recording. Wait about 10 seconds before removing the drive to ensure no more writes are occurring .
Viewing and Managing Videos:
You can view your saved videos on most modern PCs, Macs, tablets, and phones from the USB drive where the recordings were made
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Tesla encodes the video in HEVC H.265, a codec that tightly compresses video. Some older PCs may not support H.265, so an add-in may be necessary to view H.265 encoded video
Third-Party Tools and Software:
- Several web applications and software tools can help you merge and view TeslaCam files more efficiently. For example, SentryCam Player allows you to view all four video streams simultaneously in compatible browsers
- Other tools like TeslaCamMerge and Sentry Eyes provide additional functionality, such as playback speed controls and the ability to merge videos into one file for easier viewing
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Q: How do I ensure my USB flash drive is compatible with Tesla's dashcam?
A: Format the flash drive with Model 3 or on a computer following Tesla's USB Drive Requirements for Recording Videos .
Q: Can I save videos while driving?
A: Yes, you can manually save the last 10 minutes of footage by tapping the dashcam icon or enable the "On Honk" feature to save footage when you honk .
Q: What happens if I remove the USB drive while it's still writing data?
A: Removing the flash drive without turning off the dashcam can result in corrupted video files and may damage the file system or make the drive read-only
Q: Are there any tools to help me view and manage my dashcam videos?
A: Yes, tools like SentryCam Player and TeslaCamMerge can help you view and merge your TeslaCam files into one video for easier management
Q: How can I view my dashcam videos on a computer?
A: Insert the USB flash drive into a computer and navigate to the TeslaCam folder. Videos are organized by timestamp, making it easier to find specific recordings
