Tesla Surveillance Footage Retrieval Guide270

Retrieving surveillance footage from a Tesla vehicle can be useful for various reasons, such as providing evidence in case of an incident or monitoring activity around the car. Here is a step-by-step guide to help you retrieve footage from your Tesla:

Requirements* Tesla vehicle with a built-in camera system
* Smartphone with the Tesla app installed
* USB drive or SSD with enough storage space to accommodate the footage

StepsStep 1: Prepare the USB Drive or SSD
* Format the USB drive or SSD to the FAT32 file system.
* Ensure it has sufficient storage capacity to hold the footage you need to retrieve.
Step 2: Connect the USB Drive or SSD to the Tesla
* Insert the USB drive or SSD into one of the USB ports in your Tesla vehicle.
Step 3: Open the Tesla App
* On your smartphone, open the Tesla app.
Step 4: Select Your Vehicle
* Tap on the vehicle you want to retrieve footage from.
Step 5: Navigate to the "Safety & Security" Menu
* In the Tesla app, tap on the "Safety & Security" option.
Step 6: Select "Save Dashcam"
* Under the "Dashcam" section, tap on the "Save Dashcam" option.
Step 7: Choose the Footage Type
* Select the type of footage you want to retrieve:
* "Recent Clips": This option saves the most recent footage captured by the car's cameras.
* "Saved Clips": This option saves any footage that you have previously saved to the vehicle's internal storage.
* "Navigate Footage": This option allows you to view and retrieve footage based on a specific time and date range.
Step 8: Choose the Time and Date (for "Navigate Footage")
* If you selected "Navigate Footage," use the calendar and timeline to navigate to the specific time and date you want to retrieve footage from.
Step 9: Confirm the Destination
* Ensure that the USB drive or SSD is selected as the destination for saving the footage.
Step 10: Start the Retrieval Process
* Tap on the "Save" button to start the process of saving the footage to your USB drive or SSD.
Step 11: Wait for Completion
* The retrieval process may take some time, depending on the amount of footage being saved.
* You can monitor the progress in the Tesla app.
Step 12: Eject and Retrieve the Footage
* Once the retrieval process is complete, eject the USB drive or SSD from the Tesla vehicle.
* Connect the USB drive or SSD to your computer or other device to access the retrieved footage.

Additional Tips* The maximum length of footage that can be saved is limited by the storage capacity of the USB drive or SSD.
* The saved footage will be automatically deleted from the vehicle's internal storage after a certain period of time.
* To view the retrieved footage, you will need a media player that supports the H.264 video format.

2025-01-05

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