Sentry Connect

Sentry Connect is the companion app for the Sentry USB dashcam accessory used with Tesla vehicles. Pair, monitor, and manage your device over Bluetooth and Wi-Fi: view live status, browse archived clips, configure backups, and receive push notifications when your dashcam captures events.

FEATURES:
• BLE pairing with your Sentry USB device (single-dialog pair UX on Android 13+)
• Live status: storage usage, temperature, archive activity, connection state
• Browse saved Tesla dashcam clips directly from your Sentry USB (no need to unplug the USB)
• Drives screen: recent trips, distance, duration, GPS route, FSD vs manual stats
• Push notifications for archive events, new clips, and errors
• Wraps support: configure event wraps and trip-mode behavior
• Network setup: Wi-Fi configuration, ethernet via travel router
• Diagnostics: live logs and service status
• Terminal access for advanced troubleshooting
• Remote firmware updates over the network
• One-tap clip handoff to Sentry Editor: open clips directly in the multi-camera viewer/editor

WHO IT'S FOR:
Tesla owners using a Sentry USB device to record dashcam footage on a self-hosted device. Sentry Connect connects directly to your device over local network or Bluetooth, so your data never leaves your home network.

PRIVACY:
• No personal information collected
• No location tracking by Sentry Connect
• No Tesla dashcam footage uploaded anywhere by this app
• Anonymous crash reports and analytics (opt out in Settings)
• Connection details stored locally on your device only

REQUIREMENTS:
• A Sentry USB-compatible device installed in your Tesla (see Sentry USB project documentation for supported hardware)
• Tesla Model S, 3, X, Y, or Cybertruck with dashcam-enabled USB
• Android 12+ (Android 13+ for the best BLE pairing experience)

Note: Sentry Connect is the Android companion app for Sentry USB. It is not affiliated with Tesla, Inc.