Ring Security and Sentry mode

[Hoppi]

Just read this from Electrek:
https://electrek.co/2020/09/24/tesla-sentry-mode-amazons-ring-usb-hub/

Seems like the Ring integration uses its own LTE connection to upload Sentry mode video. So that means the user needs to pay for a monthly wireless connection for Ring beyond the probable subscription the user already using Tesla’s own wireless connection?

I like the idea of sentry mode video being additionally stored “off site” (off vehicle?). But it just seems wasteful to pay for duplicate wireless connections.

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[Crissa]

But it just seems wasteful to pay for duplicate wireless connections.

Every device needs its own connection. They're all basically cell phones.

-Crissa

 

[Hoppi]

Every device needs its own connection. They're all basically cell phones.

-Crissa

I get that is how the wireless carriers want it because they charge per device. But if your Tesla vehicle is a single device and sentry mode data is just part of the data it publishes then there shouldn’t need to be a separate connection. The reason there are 2 devices here is because Ring is using an external device to make the data publish. I’d prefer my CT to have an internal setting where I can have the sentry mode data published (uploaded) to a service of my choice. Perhaps that would only be available if Tesla enables apps on the internal screen though.

 

[Crissa]

I’d prefer my CT to have an internal setting where I can have the sentry mode data published (uploaded) to a service of my choice. Perhaps that would only be available if Tesla enables apps on the internal screen though.

Yes, but the Ring device is a separate device.

So now you've definitely identified https://www.cybertruckownersclub.co...ld-you-like-available-in-the-cybertruck.1643/ ^-^

I couldn't think of anything, but definitely access to my Google Drive is one of them!

-Crissa

 

[ajdelange]

...beyond the probable subscription the user already using Tesla’s own wireless connection?

The first year is free. It's $99/yr after that.