Description
After months of testing various configurations of USB drives, MicroSD cards, and SSD hard drives for DashCam and Sentry Mode, I have determined that the configuration listed below is the most reliable, most likely to “go the distance” when you need it the most, and most affordable.
Why this combo?
The MicroSD selected is optimal for constant writing of data – they are designed for digital cameras and to have high data write speeds, perfect for multi-camera recording (like DashCam and Sentry Mode).
The USB adapter allows for you to connect to the Tesla and also connect to your computer. There is a variation of this package that includes a USB adapter with a USB C connecter, should that be aligned with your needs.
What is included?
- MicroSD card (your choice of 64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB)
- USB MicroSD Card Reader (USB A or USB A/C – choose your preference)
- Pre-formatted MicroSD card in FAT32 with TeslaCam folder created. Simply plug into your Tesla and go!
Note: USB reader shipped will be based on your selection at check-out & MicroSD card shipped will be the most cost effective available at the time to keep your costs down.
How do I format the drive when I receive it from Pure Tesla?
You don’t have to! The whole idea behind this package is that your drive will come pre-formatted, ready for all TeslaCam activities (DashCam and Sentry Mode). Simply plug in the drive to your Tesla and you’re good to go (assuming you have a software version that supports DashCam and Sentry Mode).
Each drive is formatted and tested to ensure it is functioning properly. You will be sent the original packaging of all items should you need it.
**NOTE: PureTesla sells the initial Dashcam formatting service and guarantees that Dashcam will work upon arrival. Due to the various computer operating systems and Tesla software updates, we are not responsible for drives that are corrupted due to situations outside of our control. That said, we are always happy to help troubleshoot! Hardware warranty is provided through the manufacturer.
**Dashcam and Sentry Mode recording works with Tesla vehicles manufactured since August 2017. AP 2.0 Hardware is currently not fully supported (but stay tuned as that may change).
Which storage capacity should I get?
Light use (light DashCam, light Sentry Mode) – 64GB
Medium use (regular DashCam, regular Sentry Mode) – 128GB
Heavy use (frequent DashCam, always-on Sentry Mode, infrequent data offloading from drive) – 256GB
Jared R. (verified owner) –
Rick Barnett (verified owner) –
Buying this was so much easier than trying to find a good thumb drive and then having to format the drive. Well worth the money. Love it.
chad w. (verified owner) –
The dash cam icon is back on Awesome
Glenn A. (verified owner) –
As easy as described – take our of the package, plug it in, and you’re done. Worth the extra few dollars to buy the pieces and assemble / format on my own.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
norm (verified owner) –
Worked like a charm!
Gail K G. (verified owner) –
I am technologically challenged, but it worked anyway. I plugged the stick in and the dashcam icon came on. I drove the car and when I got home, I touched the icon until it turned gray instead of red, and removed the stick. Initially my PC said it could not read the stick, and it asked me if I wanted to let it fix it. I said yes. Next the PC asked what to read it on and I picked windows media. Then it opened a list if one minute segments, from the front, left and right, and I watched them. I was in a store for a while, parked, and one segment showed a woman parked next to me loading her groceries and leaving. Another car parked much closer to me and the driver almost hit my car with her door as she got out. The quality was excellent. If she had hit the car I would have had a good picture of her doing it.
John R. (verified owner) –
Works perfectly! If you have a wireless phone charger, I recommend getting a splitter so both sides of the charger can be plugged in along with the cam drive. Jeff was great in answering questions and promptly shipping the package.
Jennifer Bridges (verified owner) –
Works great! Thank you !!
Jeffrey D. (verified owner) –
William P. (verified owner) –
Everything works great, very simple plug and play
paul barrett (verified owner) –
Great product! Excellent customer service!!
Had a few questions getting it going… They got back to me within minutes to assist!!!
James G. (verified owner) –
It’s a quality product and nice to have it formatted and ready to plug in.
William Sommerville (verified owner) –
TOO Easy. Just plug into a under phone USB port, DONE.
Raghuveer (verified owner) –
Thank You for selling this. Makes process easy, inexpensive. Works great!
Jeffrey S. (verified owner) –
I am barley computer literate. I had first bought a thumb drive, attempted to format it the right way and could not get it to work. Then, I found this one. Bought it, popped it in and it has worked flawlessly right out of the box. I highly recommend it.
jesse wilkerson (verified owner) –
Mark C. (verified owner) –
Simply plug it in and go. Ordering process was easy and commutation of order status was great all the way through delivery!
Gary Bess (verified owner) –
Joryn (verified owner) –
Simple. Easy. Efficient. As advertised.
robin (verified owner) –
People who know how computer challenged I am (60 yo woman) are astonished that I drive a vehicle that is totally computerized. I amaze myself too!
I love the Sentry Mode but was clueless how to do anything other than turn it on.
I saw Jeff on You Tube and got schooled. I ordered the parts and now I am all set!
Exactly as described and quick delivery.
Dale Lang (verified owner) –
Works great..I don’t have a pc so pre-formatted feature was a must. First try resulted in corrupt files.Second try was flawless. Great product!
Kurt (verified owner) –
Arrived promptly and when I plugged it in, “it just worked.” Thanks guys – great product/service.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Plug and Play, easy to use!
Robert H. (verified owner) –
Works perfectly
Glenn M. (verified owner) –
Bought this with complete confidence that it was the right drive, formatted properly. It is, and it is! Jeff was super prompt and communicative. Also, his videos are extremely useful to Tesla drivers.
Lawrence J. (verified owner) –
Reasonable price, shipped quickly, package was easy to open.
Dennis M. (verified owner) –
Pure joy. I learned things I would not have otherwise known. Very easy to use and support is superb. I have more quality usb drive and memory card than I would have used for increased future reliability. Don’t hesitate. Worth every penny. Worry free.
Tony Marmont (verified owner) –
Easy peasy
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Anonymous (verified owner) –
Easy to use!
William a. (verified owner) –
Christopher (verified owner) –
Fast Shipping, Great Packaging, and an incredible product. Plug-and-Play, just as advertised. Highly recommend.
Lou K. (verified owner) –
I spent several unsuccessful attempts to format my chip . I saw Jeff on line PureTesla.com and then purchased a pre formatted chip on a stick. Success! Thanks Jeff and your site is very informative.
Great site.
Gordon (verified owner) –
works as advertised. plug & play
Robert T (verified owner) –
I placed my order for two of the USB/MicroSD packages and received the order quickly and was pleased with the packaging. The drives work well, except for the glitches that are part of Tesla’s dashcam implementation, which is still in beta. As the camera capabilities on my Model 3 grow and improve, I am confident that I will be well prepared to take maximum advantage of them with these nice little cards and thumb drive housings. Thanks Jeff.
Fred Hassen (verified owner) –
Awesome! Just plug it in!!
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Once I got it I was very happy. Plug and Play. That being said, I got the email saying it was delivered and it was not. I was in a bit of a panic and writing an email to you when it finally showed up. You might want to mention to USPS not to say it was delivered when it was not.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Works as stated, and adds a nice security to the car
thank you
Dave Lynch (verified owner) –
Marc (verified owner) –
Excellent product, fast delivery to Switerland, happy swiss customer! 🙂
Cherry (verified owner) –
No issues
Donna M. (verified owner) –
Works great…
Reed (verified owner) –
Good stuff. Works well
Oris K Upchurch III (verified owner) –
After see my Brother-in-laws product for hie Tesla, I was extremely interested…….sent Jeff an email and got very quick….I was interested in the iExpand from San Disk…They did not have experience with that one, but did recommend his pre-formatted card…I chose the 256gb and received it within a couple of days….was worried but just plugged it in and within 30seconds the icon appeared and was running……have had it installed for 2 days and only driven once…..will download clips tomorrow and look at them…..great customer service and they are willing to help in any way……if i need other car items, i will go there first….
Michel Fransen (verified owner) –
Sofar it works fine. Two days 😉
Marcia B. (verified owner) –
Great product! Arrived quickly and ordering was easy. Really happy that this pre-formatted option is available. After researching various thumb drives, and trading bogs… this was the best option. Super easy and I very happy with product.
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Kevin DeCamp (verified owner) –
scott a. (verified owner) –
Plug and play. Just as promised
David Sharette (verified owner) –
So easy and seamless. The definition of “plug and play”!
Bruce (verified owner) –
Plug and play…hard to mess up!
Susan L. (verified owner) –
Outstanding product with fantastic service and support!! Thank you!!!!
Mai Miller (verified owner) –
HANG H. (verified owner) –
The product combos are exactly what I looking for and I was able view the TeslaCam video footages on my Galaxy S8. Fantastic and worth the money.
Alexander G. (verified owner) –
Before PureTesla, I had a 256 USB but it was occasionally shutting off and reporting a “too slow to record” error. When looking at recordings, I often noticed grainy videos and sometimes file sizes were 0, so some segments weren’t even being recorded. I decided to give PureTesla a try as they’d researched what worked best. PureTesla sent me their 256 USB already configured. I simply plugged it in and went on as before. Finally, the error messages went away. It no longer shuts off. And when I looked at the recordings: no grainy videos, no 0 file sizes. A well researched product.
Michael P. (verified owner) –
Easy peasy – came ready to go, just plugged it in!
Paul S. (verified owner) –
Just like they said it would work. Easy
edward (verified owner) –
“Plug and sentry” setup straight to your door.
Linda (verified owner) –
Arrived quickly and just plugged it in. Haven’t actually had an incident to see how recording will go but so far so good.
Jeffrey G. (verified owner) –
Just as you said – unpack it plug it on and it works !
Allan H. (verified owner) –
Sent as promised, with seamless installation and operation. Worth the cost to save the time and angst by doing it right the first time.
Lee Mackson (verified owner) –
Easy as could be. Just plug and go. On a scale of 1 to 10 of technical skill, with 10 being Steve Jobs, I am a 1 and this was so simple. Literally just plug in the drive and you are done! Awesome!
Byron (verified owner) –
It seems to work.
Milton G. (verified owner) –
My MicroSD card got corrupted after only a few days, and when I contacted Pure Telsa, I was sent a replacement immediately. What great customer service!